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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 31

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pillory
[substantivo]

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

pelourinho, picota

pelourinho, picota

Ex: The pillory, once a symbol of public humiliation , is now displayed in museums .O **pelourinho**, outrora um símbolo de humilhação pública, agora é exibido em museus.
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to pillage
[verbo]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

saquear, pilhar

saquear, pilhar

Ex: The invading forces systematically pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .As forças invasoras **saquearam** sistematicamente locais estratégicos, perturbando a economia local.
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absence
[substantivo]

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

ausência

ausência

Ex: The absence of any complaints in the feedback survey suggested that customers were generally satisfied with the service .**A ausência** de quaisquer reclamações na pesquisa de feedback sugeria que os clientes estavam geralmente satisfeitos com o serviço.
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to absolve
[verbo]

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

absolver, inocentar

absolver, inocentar

Ex: The organization has recently absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .A organização recentemente **absolveu** os membros de qualquer irregularidade em uma controvérsia recente.
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to consider something separate from its specific context

abstrair, extrair

abstrair, extrair

Ex: We need to abstract the practical details to understand the underlying principle .Precisamos **abstrair** os detalhes práticos para entender o princípio subjacente.
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abstruse
[adjetivo]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstruso, obscuro

abstruso, obscuro

Ex: The philosopher's abstruse theories challenged conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.As teorias **abstrusas** do filósofo desafiaram a sabedoria convencional, expandindo os limites do pensamento tradicional.
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improper
[adjetivo]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

impróprio, inadequado

impróprio, inadequado

Ex: Failing to cite sources in academic writing is considered improper academic conduct .Deixar de citar fontes na redação acadêmica é considerado conduta acadêmica **imprópria**.
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imprudent
[adjetivo]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

imprudente, irrefletido

imprudente, irrefletido

Ex: It ’s imprudent to take shortcuts when safety is at stake .É **imprudente** tomar atalhos quando a segurança está em jogo.
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impudent
[adjetivo]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

insolente, descarado

insolente, descarado

Ex: She found his impudent attitude hard to tolerate .Ela achou sua atitude **insolente** difícil de tolerar.
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impuissance
[substantivo]

the state of being weak or powerless

impotência

impotência

Ex: The impuissance of the system became clear when it failed to prevent widespread corruption .A **impotência** do sistema ficou clara quando não conseguiu evitar a corrupção generalizada.
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impracticable
[adjetivo]

not possible or very difficult to be done

impraticável, irrealizável

impraticável, irrealizável

Ex: His suggestion to solve the issue overnight was impracticable under the given circumstances .A sugestão dele para resolver o problema durante a noite era **impraticável** nas circunstâncias dadas.
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impolitic
[adjetivo]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

imprudente, pouco judicioso

imprudente, pouco judicioso

Ex: The politician 's impolitic behavior alienated many potential supporters .O comportamento **imprudente** do político afastou muitos apoiadores em potencial.
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piece de resistance
[substantivo]

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

prato principal

prato principal

Ex: At the banquet, the pièce de résistance was a massive beef Wellington, the talk of the evening.No banquete, o **prato principal** foi um enorme beef Wellington, o assunto da noite.
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piecemeal
[advérbio]

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

gradualmente, aos poucos

gradualmente, aos poucos

Ex: The company implemented the changes piecemeal, introducing new policies over several months .A empresa implementou as mudanças **gradualmente**, introduzindo novas políticas ao longo de vários meses.
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tenuous
[adjetivo]

very delicate or thin

tênue, frágil

tênue, frágil

Ex: He held onto the tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .Ele segurou o fio **tênue**, esperando que suportasse o peso do objeto.
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rampant
[adjetivo]

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

desenfreado, incontrolável

desenfreado, incontrolável

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .A desinformação nas redes sociais é **desenfreada** durante as crises.
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rampart
[substantivo]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

muralha, baluarte

muralha, baluarte

Ex: From the top of the rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .Do topo do **baluarte**, eles podiam ver a aproximação do inimigo através da planície.
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