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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 35

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SAT Word Skills 4
frenetic
[adjetivo]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético, desenfreado

frenético, desenfreado

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
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frantic
[adjetivo]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

desesperado, frénetico

desesperado, frénetico

Ex: frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
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lexicon
[substantivo]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

léxico, vocabulário

léxico, vocabulário

Ex: Building a lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .
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lexicography
[substantivo]

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

lexicografia, lexicolografia

lexicografia, lexicolografia

Ex: lexicography provides insights into how language evolves and how dictionaries reflect that change .
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lexicographer
[substantivo]

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

lexicógrafo, lexicógrafa

lexicógrafo, lexicógrafa

Ex: lexicographer collaborated with a team of linguists and researchers to update the dictionary with new words and definitions .
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parallel
[adjetivo]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

paralelo, equidistante

paralelo, equidistante

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .
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to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

paralisar, imobilizar

paralisar, imobilizar

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .
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parasite
[substantivo]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

parasita, parasitário

parasita, parasitário

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
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disrepute
[substantivo]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

descrédito, descrédito público

descrédito, descrédito público

Ex: The restaurantdisrepute spread quickly after the food poisoning incident .
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disreputable
[adjetivo]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

desonroso, malafamado

desonroso, malafamado

Ex: The politiciandisreputable actions led to a significant decline in public support and trust .
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to hap
[verbo]

to happen by chance

acontecer, suceder

acontecer, suceder

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what hap in the coming days .
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haphazard
[adjetivo]

with no particular order and planning

desordenado, aleatório

desordenado, aleatório

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.
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to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

obrigar, obrigar-se a

obrigar, obrigar-se a

Ex: The terms of the loan obligate the borrower to make monthly repayments with a fixed interest rate.
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oblong
[adjetivo]

having an elongated shape as an oval

alongado, oblongado

alongado, oblongado

Ex: oblong loaf of bread was freshly baked and had a delicious , crispy crust .
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obloquy
[substantivo]

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

calúnia, difamação

calúnia, difamação

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plaintiff
[substantivo]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

autor, demandante

autor, demandante

Ex: During the trial , plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .
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plaintive
[adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

tristonho, lamentoso

tristonho, lamentoso

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
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to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

insinuar, introduzir de forma sutil

insinuar, introduzir de forma sutil

Ex: insinuated her way into the social circle by attending events where she knew influential members would be present .
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to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

isolar, proteger

isolar, proteger

Ex: The insulates the company 's internal network from external threats and unauthorized access .
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insouciant
[adjetivo]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

despreocupado, indiferente

despreocupado, indiferente

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .
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