Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 8

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

sondar

the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

testamento

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probidade

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

aumentar

profoundly honored

augusto

a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

agostiniano

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

similaridade

to match the same qualities as someone or something

simular

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

símile

taking place at precisely the same time

simultâneo

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

desconcertar

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

desconcertar

deeply unhappy or dejected

desconsolado

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

interrupção

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

discreto

not in accord

discrepante

into parts or pieces

em pedaços

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto

satisfy (thirst)

satisfazer