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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 20

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to decapitate

to cut off the head of someone or something

decapitar, cortar a cabeça

decapitar, cortar a cabeça

Ex: The executioner was skilled in using the guillotine to decapitate condemned individuals. 
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to decelerate

to get lessened in speed over time

desacelerar, reduzir a velocidade

desacelerar, reduzir a velocidade

Ex: The car began to decelerate as it approached the school zone. 
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to decipher

read with difficulty

decifrar, ler

decifrar, ler

Ex: She struggled to decipher the doctor’s handwriting on the prescription. 
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perennial
perennial
[adjetivo]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

perpétuo, contínuo

perpétuo, contínuo

Ex: His perennial optimism helped him weather life's challenges. 
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peregrination
peregrination
[substantivo]

a long journey, especially on foot

peregrinação, viagem a pé

peregrinação, viagem a pé

Ex: His peregrination through the mountains took several months, with many challenges along the way. 
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shambolic
shambolic
[adjetivo]

having a state of disorder and confusion

caótico, desordenado

caótico, desordenado

Ex: The office was in a shambolic state after the unexpected power outage. 
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instant
instant
[adjetivo]

happening or made very quickly and easily

instantâneo, imediato

instantâneo, imediato

Ex: The microwave oven offers instant heating for food. 
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to instance

to explain something by giving an example

exemplificar, ilustrar

exemplificar, ilustrar

Ex: The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept. 
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apotheosis
apotheosis
[substantivo]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

apoteose, deificação

apoteose, deificação

Ex: The emperor’s apotheosis was celebrated with grand ceremonies and rituals. 
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apothegm
apothegm
[substantivo]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegma, máxima

apotegma, máxima

Ex: The wise old teacher often used an apothegm to convey profound lessons in just a few words. 
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apothecary
apothecary
[substantivo]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

boticário, farmacêutico

boticário, farmacêutico

Ex: The apothecary carefully measured and mixed herbs to create a remedy for the patient. 
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apogee
apogee
[substantivo]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

auge, ápice

auge, ápice

Ex: The company’s merger with a major international firm represented the apogee of its growth strategy. 
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apocryphal
apocryphal
[adjetivo]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

apócrifo, duvidoso

apócrifo, duvidoso

Ex: He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe. 
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sanguine
sanguine
[adjetivo]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

optimista, confiante

optimista, confiante

Ex: She remained sanguine about the project’s success despite the challenges. 
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peremptory
peremptory
[adjetivo]

not open to be debated

peremptório, categórico

peremptório, categórico

Ex: The manager gave a peremptory order to the team, leaving no room for discussion. 
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sanguification
sanguification
[substantivo]

the development of blood cells

sanguificação, formação de células sanguíneas

sanguificação, formação de células sanguíneas

Ex: The process of sanguification begins in the bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate into various types of blood cells. 
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shambles
shambles
[substantivo]

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

matadouro, açougue

matadouro, açougue

Ex: The town had a small shambles where local farmers would bring their animals for slaughter. 
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sanguinary
sanguinary
[adjetivo]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

sanguinário, cruel

sanguinário, cruel

Ex: The sanguinary leader ordered relentless attacks on the enemy without mercy. 
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