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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 5 - Lição 37

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to impinge
[verbo]

to encroach or infringe upon something, often suggesting a negative impact or interference

invadir, afetar negativamente

invadir, afetar negativamente

Ex: The new regulations have impinged on the company's ability to expand its operations.As novas regulamentações **afetaram** a capacidade da empresa de expandir suas operações.
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to lever
[verbo]

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

levantar, acionar

levantar, acionar

Ex: They have levered the garage door open to retrieve the tools inside .Eles **alavancaram** a porta da garagem aberta para recuperar as ferramentas dentro.
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to veer
[verbo]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

virar, desviar-se

virar, desviar-se

Ex: Realizing another skier was on a collision course , she had to veer to the side to avoid an accident on the slopes .Percebendo que outro esquiador estava em rota de colisão, ela teve que **desviar** para o lado para evitar um acidente nas pistas.
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to knead
[verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amassar, sobar

amassar, sobar

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements to knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .O escultor usou vários movimentos das mãos para **amassar** e moldar a argila em uma escultura detalhada.
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to consort
[verbo]

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

associar-se, conviver

associar-se, conviver

Ex: They have consorted with various experts to develop a comprehensive strategy for environmental conservation .
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to strut
[verbo]

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

pavonear, andar com arrogância

pavonear, andar com arrogância

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to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportar-se mal, agir de forma inadequada

comportar-se mal, agir de forma inadequada

Ex: He was grounded for a week after his parents found out he had misbehaved at school .Ele foi castigado por uma semana depois que seus pais descobriram que ele tinha **se comportado mal** na escola.
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to cant
[verbo]

(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,

inclinar, adernar

inclinar, adernar

Ex: To catch the optimal wind for sailing , the yacht canted gracefully .Para pegar o vento ideal para navegar, o iate **inclinou-se** graciosamente.
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to adduce
[verbo]

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

alegar, citar como prova

alegar, citar como prova

Ex: He has adduced numerous examples from literature to illustrate his point in the essay .Ele **alegou** inúmeros exemplos da literatura para ilustrar seu ponto no ensaio.
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to elapse
[verbo]

(of time) to pass by

decorrer, passar

decorrer, passar

Ex: The days elapsed slowly during the long winter months .Os dias **passavam** lentamente durante os longos meses de inverno.
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to distort
[verbo]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

distorcer, deformar

distorcer, deformar

Ex: The extreme heat distorted the plastic containers , causing them to warp and lose their original shape .O calor extremo **distorceu** os recipientes de plástico, fazendo com que eles empenassem e perdessem sua forma original.
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to relapse
[verbo]

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

recair, retornar

recair, retornar

Ex: They have relapsed into procrastination after a brief period of productivity .Eles **recaíram** na procrastinação após um breve período de produtividade.
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to gambol
[verbo]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

brincar, saltitar

brincar, saltitar

Ex: They have gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .Eles **brincaram** pela floresta a tarde toda, desfrutando da liberdade ao ar livre.
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Após o julgamento, o juiz cuidadosamente **sentenciou** o assassino condenado.
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to cosset
[verbo]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

mimar, consentir

mimar, consentir

Ex: The manager cosseted the new employee with extra support and guidance .O gerente **mimou** o novo funcionário com apoio e orientação extras.
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to enhance
[verbo]

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

melhorar, potencializar

melhorar, potencializar

Ex: Educational programs aim to enhance students ' knowledge and learning experiences .Os programas educacionais visam **melhorar** o conhecimento e as experiências de aprendizagem dos alunos.
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to balk
[verbo]

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

hesitar, recuar

hesitar, recuar

Ex: Despite their enthusiasm , the team balked when faced with the project 's tight deadlines .Apesar do entusiasmo, a equipe **hesitou** ao enfrentar os prazos apertados do projeto.
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to cavort
[verbo]

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

saltitar, brincar alegremente

saltitar, brincar alegremente

Ex: They have cavorted through the fields all day , enjoying the freedom of the countryside .Eles **brincaram** pelos campos o dia todo, desfrutando da liberdade do campo.
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to chafe
[verbo]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

esfolar, irritar

esfolar, irritar

Ex: The tight shoes caused her heels to chafe, leading to blisters after just a few hours of walking .Os sapatos apertados fizeram seus calcanhares **esfregarem**, levando a bolhas após apenas algumas horas de caminhada.
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