Entrar
an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time
ruído, barulho
a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities
cubículo, cabine
a group of people hired to applaud or provide enthusiastic support for a performer or performance
claque
the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something
insight, perspicácia
a scientific instrument used to detect and measure the intensity and duration of seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other seismic events
sismógrafo
a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely
elixir, poção mágica
a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not
placebo
a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids
reservatório, cisterna
a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject
tomo, volume
a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service
feudo, fief
the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability
demérito, desvantagem
a deposit of valuable mineral resources, such as ore, found within the Earth's crust
veia, depósito
a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety
refúgio, abrigo
a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery
bathos, patos
an object, often resembling a prey species, used to attract animals within range of the hunter
isca, engodo
someone who is a member of the aristocracy, which is the highest social rank
aristocrata
a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support
demagogo
a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation
guiné
