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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 4 - Lição 44

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acidulous
[adjetivo]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

ácido, ligeiramente azedo

ácido, ligeiramente azedo

Ex: The yogurt was pleasantly acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey .O iogurte era agradavelmente **ácido**, proporcionando um bom contraste com a doçura do mel.
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bumptious
[adjetivo]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

presunçoso, arrogante

presunçoso, arrogante

Ex: I find his bumptious remarks to be quite off-putting during conversations .Acho suas observações **arrogantes** bastante desagradáveis durante as conversas.
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cantankerous
[adjetivo]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

rabugento, briguento

rabugento, briguento

Ex: They had to deal with the cantankerous client for weeks before the project was finished .Eles tiveram que lidar com o cliente **irritadiço** por semanas antes que o projeto fosse concluído.
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sumptuous
[adjetivo]

having a rich and luxurious quality

suntuoso, luxuoso

suntuoso, luxuoso

Ex: The historic mansion 's dining room was adorned with sumptuous chandeliers and antique furniture .A sala de jantar da mansão histórica estava adornada com lustres **suntuosos** e móveis antigos.
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bibulous
[adjetivo]

eager to drink too much liquor

alcoólatra, aficionado a beber

alcoólatra, aficionado a beber

Ex: The bibulous crowd at the concert was rowdy , spilling drinks and causing a scene .A multidão **bibulous** no show estava barulhenta, derramando bebidas e causando uma cena.
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spinous
[adjetivo]

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

espinhoso, pontiagudo

espinhoso, pontiagudo

Ex: The lionfish has spinous fins that contain venom to protect itself from attackers .O peixe-leão tem barbatanas **espinhosas** que contêm veneno para se proteger de atacantes.
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contiguous
[adjetivo]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contíguo, adjacente

contíguo, adjacente

Ex: The contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .Os condados **contíguos** da região trabalharam juntos para resolver as preocupações ambientais.
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industrious
[adjetivo]

hard-working and productive

industrioso, trabalhador

industrioso, trabalhador

Ex: He was known for his industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .Ele era conhecido por sua abordagem **industriosa** nos negócios, sempre procurando por novas oportunidades.
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garrulous
[adjetivo]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

tagarela, loquaz

tagarela, loquaz

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .Ela ficou conhecida por sua natureza **tagarela**, conversando sem parar sobre assuntos menores.
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auriferous
[adjetivo]

(of rocks) holding gold within

aurífero, contendo ouro

aurífero, contendo ouro

Ex: Workers carefully extracted auriferous materials from the deep mines , aware of their high value .Os trabalhadores extraíram cuidadosamente materiais **auríferos** das minas profundas, cientes de seu alto valor.
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nefarious
[adjetivo]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

nefasto, malvado

nefasto, malvado

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .As ações **nefastas** do vilão foram finalmente expostas.
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emeritus
[adjetivo]

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

emeritus, honorário

emeritus, honorário

Ex: The emeritus faculty member still delivered guest lectures at the university , sharing his expertise with new generations .O membro **emérito** da faculdade ainda ministrava palestras convidadas na universidade, compartilhando sua expertise com as novas gerações.
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indigenous
[adjetivo]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indígena,  autóctone

indígena, autóctone

Ex: Orchids are indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .As orquídeas são flores **indígenas** que crescem em diversos habitats ao redor do mundo, desde florestas tropicais até prados alpinos.
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unctuous
[adjetivo]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

untuoso, melífluo

untuoso, melífluo

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Seus elogios **untuosos** ao chefe apenas reforçaram a percepção de que ele era um bajulador.
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consanguineous
[adjetivo]

sharing the same ancestor

consanguíneo, de mesmo sangue

consanguíneo, de mesmo sangue

Ex: The two families were consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .As duas famílias eram **consanguíneas**, descendentes de um ancestral comum várias gerações atrás.
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spontaneous
[adjetivo]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

espontâneo, natural

espontâneo, natural

Ex: A spontaneous storm caught everyone by surprise while they were walking in the park .Uma tempestade **espontânea** pegou todos de surpresa enquanto caminhavam no parque.
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boisterous
[adjetivo]

noisy and full of energy

barulhento, animado

barulhento, animado

Ex: She found the boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .Ela achou as celebrações **barulhentas** nas ruas avassaladoras.
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contentious
[adjetivo]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

controversial,  polêmico

controversial, polêmico

Ex: As a contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .Como um debatedor **contencioso**, ele gostava de desafiar pontos de vista opostos em discussões intelectuais.
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