Livro Total English - Avançado - Unidade 3 - Lição 2

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

cativante, emocionante

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

mais vendido, bestseller

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

comovente, tocante

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

legível, fácil de ler

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

verme de biblioteca, apaixonado por livros

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

unidimensional, linear

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

dependente, viciado

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

interessante, cativante

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apreciado, compreendido

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

envolvido, comprometido

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido, entusiástico

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

depictar, descrever

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

desgastado pelo tempo, deteriorado pelas intempéries

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

previsor, visionário

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

perturbador, desordeiro

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

rebelde, inconformista

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

autoconsciente, inibido

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

desbotado, desgastado

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, dinâmico

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

temperamental, explosivo

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

trabalhador, diligente

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

mente aberta, tolerante

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

bonito, atraente

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

livre pensador, pensamento livre

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

adorador de diversão, com bom humor

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

focado, determinado

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

autosuficiente, autônomo

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

pele grossa, insensível

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

bondoso, generoso

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

distante, reservado

(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, focado na carreira

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

desatento, distraído