Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 31

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

pilar

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

saquear

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

ausência

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

absolver

consider apart from a particular case or instance

abstrair

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstruso

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

impróprio

not prudent or wise

imprudente

rude and with a lack of respect toward others, especially the elderly

ímpio

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

impotência

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

impraticável

not politic

impolítico

the most important dish of a meal

prato principal

a little bit at a time

aos poucos

give life-time employment to

dar emprego vitalício

very delicate or thin

tenro

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

desenfreado

a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks

muralha