Livro Total English - Avançado - Unidade 3 - Lição 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

muito exitante

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

mais vendido

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

em movimento

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

legível

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

traça

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

unidimensional

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

fisgado

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

intrigante

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

estimado

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

envolvido

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

castigado pelo tempo

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

clarividente

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

criador do inferno

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

dissidente

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

auto-consciente

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

lavado

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

movendo rápido

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

impetuoso

(of a person) putting in diligent effort towards one's tasks or goals, showing dedication and determination

trabalha duro

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

mente aberta

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

boa aparência

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

pensamento livre

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

amante da diversão

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autossuficiente

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

pele grossa

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

bondoso

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

pessoa isolada

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orientado para a carreira

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distraído