Habilidades com palavras SAT 5 - Lição 12

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

conquistar

to create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress, movement, or success

prejudicar

a British title placed in front of the name of a person with no titles out of respect

esquire

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

meandrar

to curl up or lower your head in fear as a result of shock

encolher-se

to stumble or tremble while walking

vacilar

to produce or bring forth offspring through the process of reproduction

gerar

to mockingly laugh or shout at someone

zombar

to formally break an oath or lie under oath

renegar

to make a horse move in a three-beat stride

trote

to forcefully break or separate something

romper

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

empoderar

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

conferir

to laugh quietly in a restrained or nervous manner, often with short, high-pitched sounds

risadinha

to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind

dissuadir

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

colocar em perigo

(in a legislature) to prevent imposing the required procedures by making long speeches

filibustar

to argue over unimportant things in an ongoing and repetitive way

discutir

to speak or sing in a vibratory or shaky sound, especially when nervous

tremer

to pause hesitantly when moving

hesitar