Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 5 - Lição 37

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

implicar, infringir

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

levantar, usar uma alavanca

to abruptly turn to a different direction

desviar, virar

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

sovar, amassar

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

associar-se, relacionar-se

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

andar de forma altiva, pavonear-se

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportar-se mal, agir de maneira imprópria

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

inclinar, tender

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

aduzir, apresentar como prova

(of time) to pass by

transcorrer, passar

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

distorcer, deformar

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

recaírem, retomar

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

saltitar, brincar

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar, condenar

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

mimar, cuidar

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

melhorar, aumentar

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

hesitar, recusar

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

pular, brincar

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

esfregar, irritar