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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 6 - Lição 23

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to contort
[verbo]

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

contorcer, torcer

contorcer, torcer

Ex: The artist used wire to contort and shape it into a sculpture that defied conventional forms .O artista usou arame para **contorcer** e moldá-lo em uma escultura que desafiava as formas convencionais.
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to fleet
[verbo]

to fade away gradually

desvanecer, dissipar-se gradualmente

desvanecer, dissipar-se gradualmente

Ex: Over time , the once bustling town may fleet into obscurity as modernization and urbanization transform the landscape .Com o tempo, a cidade outrora movimentada pode **desvanecer-se** no esquecimento à medida que a modernização e a urbanização transformam a paisagem.
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to purloin
[verbo]

to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

surripiar, roubar

surripiar, roubar

Ex: By the time the authorities arrived , the thief had already purloined the cash and fled the scene .Quando as autoridades chegaram, o ladrão já havia **furtado** o dinheiro e fugido do local.
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to conduce
[verbo]

to contribute to a particular result or outcome

contribuir, conduzir a

contribuir, conduzir a

Ex: His actions had conduced to the deterioration of trust among team members before the issue was addressed .Suas ações haviam **contribuído** para a deterioração da confiança entre os membros da equipe antes que o problema fosse resolvido.
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to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

parodiar, caricaturar

parodiar, caricaturar

Ex: The TV show burlesques reality TV conventions , poking fun at the genre 's clichés .O programa de TV **parodia** as convenções do reality show, zombando dos clichês do gênero.
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to insult
[verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultar, ofender

insultar, ofender

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .As piadas do comediante ultrapassaram o limite e começaram a **insultar** certos grupos, causando desconforto na plateia.
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to be positioned above or on top of something

coroar, sobrepor-se

coroar, sobrepor-se

Ex: The cathedral 's spire surmounts the city skyline , reaching towards the heavens with majestic beauty .A torre da catedral **coroa** o horizonte da cidade, alcançando os céus com uma beleza majestosa.
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to endorse
[verbo]

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

aprovar, apoiar

aprovar, apoiar

Ex: The organization endorsed the environmental initiative , promoting sustainable practices .A organização **endossou** a iniciativa ambiental, promovendo práticas sustentáveis.
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to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

idealizar, inventar

idealizar, inventar

Ex: The engineer contrived a novel design for the product , optimizing its functionality .O engenheiro **concebeu** um design inovador para o produto, otimizando sua funcionalidade.
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to wean
[verbo]

to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit

desmamar, desapegar

desmamar, desapegar

Ex: By the time she realized the impact of her actions , he had already weaned himself from his emotional dependency on her .Quando ela percebeu o impacto de suas ações, ele já havia se **desmamado** de sua dependência emocional por ela.
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to grate
[verbo]

to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance

arranhar, esfregar

arranhar, esfregar

Ex: The sound of the metal grating against the pavement was unbearable.O som do metal **arranhando** o pavimento era insuportável.
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to shunt
[verbo]

to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion

deslocar, transferir

deslocar, transferir

Ex: During the storm , strong winds shunted debris across the road , causing hazards for drivers .Durante a tempestade, ventos fortes **deslocaram** detritos pela estrada, causando perigos para os motoristas.
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to sojourn
[verbo]

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

residir temporariamente, permanecer temporariamente

residir temporariamente, permanecer temporariamente

Ex: To escape the city life , the couple planned to sojourn in a secluded cabin in the woods for a peaceful weekend getaway .Para escapar da vida na cidade, o casal planejou **permanecer** temporariamente em uma cabana isolada na floresta para um fim de semana tranquilo.
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to capture someone's interest or curiosity

intrigar, cativar

intrigar, cativar

Ex: The intricate artwork intrigues visitors to the gallery , leaving them wanting to learn more .A intrincada obra de arte **intriga** os visitantes da galeria, deixando-os com vontade de aprender mais.
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to oust
[verbo]

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

destituir, expulsar

destituir, expulsar

Ex: After a vote of no confidence , the team decided to oust the coach for poor performance .Após um voto de desconfiança, a equipe decidiu **demitir** o treinador por desempenho ruim.
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to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

criticar severamente, repreender publicamente

criticar severamente, repreender publicamente

Ex: By the time they apologized , the public had already lambasted the company for its insensitive advertisement .Quando se desculparam, o público já havia **criticado** severamente a empresa por seu anúncio insensível.
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to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

predispor, tornar suscetível

predispor, tornar suscetível

Ex: By the time he realized it , his lack of exercise had predisposed him to obesity .Quando ele percebeu, sua falta de exercício o havia **predisposto** à obesidade.
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to connote
[verbo]

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

conotar, sugerir

conotar, sugerir

Ex: The dark clouds in the sky connote an approaching storm, creating a sense of foreboding.As nuvens escuras no céu **conotam** uma tempestade que se aproxima, criando uma sensação de pressentimento.
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to surpass
[verbo]

to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance

superar, ultrapassar

superar, ultrapassar

Ex: The company surpassed its sales targets for the quarter due to its commitment to innovation .A empresa **superou** suas metas de vendas para o trimestre devido ao seu compromisso com a inovação.
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to madden
[verbo]

to make someone angry

enlouquecer, irritar

enlouquecer, irritar

Ex: The persistent delays have maddened her .Os atrasos persistentes a **enlouqueceram**.
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