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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 39

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opaque
[adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: The opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .O vidro **opaco** no banheiro garantia privacidade enquanto bloqueava a luz externa.
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opalescence
[substantivo]

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

opalescência

opalescência

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cogent
[adjetivo]

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

convincente, persuasivo

convincente, persuasivo

Ex: The article presented a cogent analysis of the economic challenges .O artigo apresentou uma análise **convincente** dos desafios econômicos.
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to think carefully about something

refletir, meditar

refletir, meditar

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .O autor costumava **cogitar** sobre as reviravoltas do enredo antes de finalizar a história.
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to clarify
[verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

esclarecer, explicar

esclarecer, explicar

Ex: The author included footnotes to clarify historical references in the book .O autor incluiu notas de rodapé para **esclarecer** as referências históricas no livro.
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clarion
[adjetivo]

loud and clear

sonoro, claro

sonoro, claro

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to parry
[verbo]

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

aparar, bloquear

aparar, bloquear

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parricide
[substantivo]

the murder of your own father or mother

parricídio, assassinato de um progenitor

parricídio, assassinato de um progenitor

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parentage
[substantivo]

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

parentesco, ascendência

parentesco, ascendência

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preface
[substantivo]

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefácio, introdução

prefácio, introdução

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .O professor aconselhou os alunos a ler o **prefácio** antes de começar o texto principal.
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prefatory
[adjetivo]

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

preliminar, introdutório

preliminar, introdutório

Ex: The editor's prefatory note explains the historical context of the letters in the collection.A nota **prefacial** do editor explica o contexto histórico das cartas na coleção.
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receivable
[adjetivo]

awaiting payment

a receber, pendente de pagamento

a receber, pendente de pagamento

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receptacle
[substantivo]

a container that is used to put or keep things in

recipiente, contêiner

recipiente, contêiner

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receptive
[adjetivo]

ready or willing to receive favorably

receptivo, acolhedor

receptivo, acolhedor

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illogical
[adjetivo]

not making sense or following clear reasoning

ilógico, irracional

ilógico, irracional

Ex: It ’s illogical to assume that everyone shares your exact beliefs .
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ill-natured
[adjetivo]

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

de má índole, de disposição irritável

de má índole, de disposição irritável

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piety
[substantivo]

the quality of showing deep respect for God, religious practices, or moral principles

Ex: The temple was built as an offering of piety to the gods .
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piteous
[adjetivo]

deserving or inciting pity

lastimável, comovente

lastimável, comovente

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bedlam
[substantivo]

an outdated and offensive term once used to describe a hospital or institution for people with mental illnesses

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to bedeck
[verbo]

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

enfeitar, adornar

enfeitar, adornar

Ex: The entrance to the garden was bedecked with a beautiful archway of entwined flowers and ribbons .A entrada do jardim estava **enfeitada** com um belo arco de flores e fitas entrelaçadas.
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