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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 6 - Lição 41

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to ogle
[verbo]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

olhar com desejo, ficar encarando

olhar com desejo, ficar encarando

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as they ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .O grupo de adolescentes riu enquanto **olhavam fixamente** as últimas tendências da moda na revista.
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to dragoon
[verbo]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

forçar, obrigar

forçar, obrigar

Ex: In certain oppressive regimes , authorities may dragoon journalists into self-censorship to control the narrative .Em certos regimes opressivos, as autoridades podem **constranger** jornalistas à autocensura para controlar a narrativa.
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to stymie
[verbo]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

obstruir, impedir

obstruir, impedir

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers could stymie the industry 's growth potential .A escassez de trabalhadores qualificados pode **dificultar** o potencial de crescimento da indústria.
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to depress
[verbo]

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

deprimir, desanimar

deprimir, desanimar

Ex: Rejection from his dream college depressed him for weeks .A rejeição da sua universidade dos sonhos o **deprimiu** por semanas.
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haggard
[adjetivo]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

abatido, exausto

abatido, exausto

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Os soldados voltaram da batalha com um aspecto **abatido** e esgotado.
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smug
[adjetivo]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

presunçoso, arrogante

presunçoso, arrogante

Ex: She could n't help but feel smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .Ela não pôde evitar se sentir **presunçosa** quando sua previsão se tornou realidade, provando que seus detratores estavam errados.
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dapper
[adjetivo]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegante, cuidado

elegante, cuidado

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.Sua aparência **elegante** o tornou um sucesso com as damas na festa.
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halcyon
[adjetivo]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

pacífico, feliz

pacífico, feliz

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.A atmosfera **halcyon** do resort de praia o tornou um destino perfeito para relaxamento.
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terse
[adjetivo]

using only a few words and to the point

conciso, lacônico

conciso, lacônico

Ex: The detective's terse questioning intimidated the suspect, leading to a confession.O interrogatório **conciso** do detetive intimidou o suspeito, levando a uma confissão.
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torrid
[adjetivo]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

tórrido, ardente

tórrido, ardente

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape the torrid climate of the inland regions .Os turistas acorreram às áreas costeiras para escapar do clima **tórrido** das regiões interiores.
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adroit
[adjetivo]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

hábil, destro

hábil, destro

Ex: The adroit artist effortlessly captured the essence of her subjects in each portrait.A artista **hábil** capturou sem esforço a essência de seus sujeitos em cada retrato.
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fiasco
[substantivo]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasco, desastre

fiasco, desastre

Ex: The charity auction was a fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .O leilão beneficente foi um **fiasco** quando problemas técnicos impediram que lances fossem feitos.
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opus
[substantivo]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

obra, opus

obra, opus

Ex: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.O "Opus" 28 de Beethoven, a "Sonata para Piano No. 7", mostra seu estilo de composição inicial de 1800.
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bilge
[substantivo]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

porão, fundos do navio

porão, fundos do navio

Ex: The bilge pump was activated to remove excess water and ensure the ship remained seaworthy.A bomba de **porão** foi ativada para remover o excesso de água e garantir que o navio permanecesse em condições de navegar.
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baize
[substantivo]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

feltro, pano verde

feltro, pano verde

Ex: The casino 's roulette table is covered in baize to give it a professional look .A mesa de roleta do cassino é coberta com **pano verde** para dar um aspecto profissional.
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adieu
[substantivo]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

adeus

adeus

Ex: The soldier said his final adieu to his family before heading off to the battlefield, uncertain of what the future held.O soldado disse seu último **adeus** à sua família antes de partir para o campo de batalha, incerto do que o futuro reservava.
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enzyme
[substantivo]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzima

enzima

Ex: The detergent contains enzymes that break down protein stains , such as blood and grass , on clothing .O detergente contém **enzimas** que quebram manchas de proteína, como sangue e grama, nas roupas.
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vendetta
[substantivo]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendetta, rixa sangrenta

vendetta, rixa sangrenta

Ex: Authorities struggled to intervene in the vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .As autoridades tiveram dificuldade em intervir na **vendetta**, pois rancores profundos tornaram a reconciliação quase impossível.
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braggart
[substantivo]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

fanfarrão, exibido

fanfarrão, exibido

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Ela se sentiu frustrada lidando com o **fanfarrão** que não parava de exibir suas conquistas.
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