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Habilidades de Palavras do SAT 6 - Lição 47

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potpourri
potpourri
[substantivo]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

potpourri, mistura

potpourri, mistura

Ex: The magazine's latest issue was a potpourri of articles covering topics ranging from politics to pop culture. 
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pact
pact
[substantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacto, acordo

pacto, acordo

Ex: The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats. 
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clan
clan
[substantivo]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clã, família extensa

clã, família extensa

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
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tryst
tryst
[substantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encontro, rendez-vous secreto

encontro, rendez-vous secreto

Ex: The lovers arranged a midnight tryst under the old oak tree, away from prying eyes. 
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lagniappe
lagniappe
[substantivo]

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

um pequeno extra, um presente adicional

um pequeno extra, um presente adicional

Ex: The baker threw in a lagniappe with my order of king cakes. 
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maul
maul
[substantivo]

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

uma marreta, um malho

uma marreta, um malho

Ex: The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike. 
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Narcissus
Narcissus
[substantivo]

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

narciso, Narciso

narciso, Narciso

Ex: The tale of Narcissus serves as a cautionary story about the dangers of excessive self-love. 
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waif
waif
[substantivo]

a person, often a child, who is homeless, neglected, or abandoned

um desabrigado, uma criança abandonada

um desabrigado, uma criança abandonada

Ex: The charity organization provided shelter and support for waifs who had nowhere else to turn. 
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kerchief
kerchief
[substantivo]

a square or rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as a head covering or tied around the neck

lenço, lenço de cabeça

lenço, lenço de cabeça

Ex: She tied a colorful kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face while gardening. 
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mote
mote
[substantivo]

a tiny speck or particle, especially of dust or other matter

uma partícula, um grão de poeira

uma partícula, um grão de poeira

Ex: The sunlight streaming through the window revealed countless motes of dust dancing in the air. 
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forthright
forthright
[advérbio]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

diretamente, francamente

diretamente, francamente

Ex: She spoke forthright to her boss about her concerns regarding the project's timeline. 
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prognosis
prognosis
[substantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

prognóstico

prognóstico

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
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trestle
trestle
[substantivo]

a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports

trestle, cavalete

trestle, cavalete

Ex: The old wooden bridge crossed the river on sturdy trestles, providing a safe passage for travelers. 
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skiff
skiff
[substantivo]

a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor

um pequeno barco de fundo chato usado para pesca ou transporte,  tipicamente impulsionado por remos

um pequeno barco de fundo chato usado para pesca ou transporte, tipicamente impulsionado por remos

Ex: The fisherman rowed his skiff out into the tranquil lake, seeking the perfect spot for angling. 
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magician
magician
[substantivo]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

mágico, prestidigitador

mágico, prestidigitador

Ex: The children gathered around in amazement as the magician made a coin disappear and reappear behind their ears. 
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duet
duet
[substantivo]

a piece of music written for two performers

dueto

dueto

Ex: The pianist and violinist performed a beautiful duet at the concert. 
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trinket
trinket
[substantivo]

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

bugiganga, quinquilharia

bugiganga, quinquilharia

Ex: She wore a delicate silver trinket around her neck, a tiny pendant with intricate patterns. 
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demise
demise
[substantivo]

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

fim, queda

fim, queda

Ex: The company's demise was caused by poor management decisions. 
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nit
nit
[substantivo]

the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect that lives on someone's hair or piece of clothing

lêndea, ovo de piolho

lêndea, ovo de piolho

Ex: The school nurse carefully checked each student's hair for nits during the health inspection. 
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