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Ciências Naturais SAT - Placement

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a posicionamentos, como "suspender", "cinta", "incorporar", etc., que você precisará para se sair bem nos seus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
elevation
elevation
[substantivo]

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

altitude, elevação

altitude, elevação

Ex: The mountain climber reached an elevation of 4,000 meters before encountering thin air. 
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altitude
altitude
[substantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

altitude

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
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proximity
proximity
[substantivo]

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

proximidade, vizinhança

proximidade, vizinhança

Ex: The predator cautiously approached the prey, staying within striking proximity. 
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arrangement
arrangement
[substantivo]

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

disposição, arranjo

disposição, arranjo

Ex: The arrangement of chairs in the room facilitated group discussions. 
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disposal
disposal
[substantivo]

the act or process of arranging or positioning things in a particular way

disposição, arranjo

disposição, arranjo

Ex: She meticulously planned the disposal of her books on the shelf, arranging them by genre and size. 
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layout
layout
[substantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposição, layout

disposição, layout

Ex: The architect presented several options for the layout of the new office space, each maximizing natural light and efficiency. 
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superposition
superposition
[substantivo]

the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another

sobreposição, superposição

sobreposição, superposição

Ex: The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint. 
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whereabouts
whereabouts
[substantivo]

the specific location or position of someone or something

paradeiro, localização

paradeiro, localização

Ex: They were unsure of his whereabouts after he left the party early. 
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vicinity
vicinity
[substantivo]

the area near or surrounding a particular place

vizinhança, proximidade

vizinhança, proximidade

Ex: There were no houses in the immediate vicinity of the old mansion. 
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precinct
precinct
[substantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

zona pedonal, área comercial fechada ao tráfego

zona pedonal, área comercial fechada ao tráfego

Ex: The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment. 
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environs
environs
[substantivo]

the surrounding area or district, especially the suburbs or outskirts of a city or town

arredores,  periferia

arredores, periferia

Ex: They enjoyed exploring the natural environs around the lake. 
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fringe
fringe
[substantivo]

the marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group

borda, periferia

borda, periferia

Ex: The fringe of the forest was dotted with wildflowers and was less dense than the inner parts. 
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locus
locus
[substantivo]

the specific place or scene where an event or action occurs, especially used to denote the exact location of a meeting or event

lugar, local

lugar, local

Ex: The historic courthouse served as the locus for the town hall meeting. 
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interstice
interstice
[substantivo]

a space between or inside things

interstício, fenda

interstício, fenda

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dislocation
dislocation
[substantivo]

an event or incident that leads to the displacement or disruption of something from its usual or intended position

deslocamento, desorganização

deslocamento, desorganização

Ex: The dislocation of the bridge due to flooding blocked traffic for several days. 
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configuration
configuration
[substantivo]

the specific arrangement or grouping of parts or elements

configuração, disposição

configuração, disposição

Ex: The configuration of the solar panels optimized energy capture throughout the day. 
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to transpose

to alter the position, arrangement, or sequence of something

transpor, permutar

transpor, permutar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to transpose the sentences in logical order. 
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to displace

to move something from its usual position or location to another

deslocar, mover

deslocar, mover

Ex: The strong wind gusts were powerful enough to displace several patio chairs. 
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to hover
to hover
[verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

pairar, sobrevoar

pairar, sobrevoar

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to droop
to droop
[verbo]

to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension

cair, pender

cair, pender

Ex: The heavy curtains began to droop at the edges where they weren't properly supported. 
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to embed
to embed
[verbo]

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

embutir, incrustar

embutir, incrustar

Ex: The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle. 
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to insert
to insert
[verbo]

to place or add something into a specific space or object

inserir, introduzir

inserir, introduzir

Ex: He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door. 
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to repose
to repose
[verbo]

to place something down flat or horizontally

colocar, depositar

colocar, depositar

Ex: The vase was carefully reposed on the mantle, away from the edge. 
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to deposit
to deposit
[verbo]

to place or fix something in a specific location

depositar, colocar

depositar, colocar

Ex: To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault. 
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to lodge
to lodge
[verbo]

to become stuck or fixed in a particular position, often in a way that is difficult to remove

alojar-se, incrustar-se

alojar-se, incrustar-se

Ex: A splinter from the wooden deck lodged in her finger. 
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to squat
to squat
[verbo]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

agachar,  fazer um agachamento

agachar, fazer um agachamento

Ex: During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly. 
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to ensconce

to establish one's place or position

instalar-se confortavelmente, estabelecer sua posição

instalar-se confortavelmente, estabelecer sua posição

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to dangle
to dangle
[verbo]

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

balançar, oscilar

balançar, oscilar

Ex: The keys dangled from her fingers as she walked down the hallway. 
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to crouch
to crouch
[verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agachar-se, abaixar-se

agachar-se, abaixar-se

Ex: Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move. 
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to drape
to drape
[verbo]

to arrange or hang something loosely and artistically over a surface or object

cobrir, arranjar artisticamente

cobrir, arranjar artisticamente

Ex: She draped the scarf around her neck in a stylish fashion. 
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to mount
to mount
[verbo]

to secure, attach, or affix an item onto a surface or framework

fixar, montar

fixar, montar

Ex: The photographer carefully mounted the camera on a tripod to capture stable and clear images. 
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to suspend
to suspend
[verbo]

to hang something so that it dangles freely without support from below

suspender, pendurar

suspender, pendurar

Ex: They used a sturdy rope to suspend the swing from the tree branch. 
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to flank
to flank
[verbo]

to be positioned at the side or edge of something, typically for protection, support, or observation

flanquear, proteger os flancos

flanquear, proteger os flancos

Ex: The soldiers flanked the convoy to ensure its safe passage through enemy territory. 
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to nest
to nest
[verbo]

to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements

encaixar, aninhar

encaixar, aninhar

Ex: The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones. 
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to snuggle
to snuggle
[verbo]

to arrange or settle someone or something in a warm, cozy, or affectionate manner, typically by enclosing them closely for warmth or comfort

aconchegar, embalar

aconchegar, embalar

Ex: She snuggled her toddler into the fluffy blanket before bedtime, soothing him with a gentle lullaby. 
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to girdle
to girdle
[verbo]

to encircle or surround something and create a boundary or perimeter around it

cercar, rodear

cercar, rodear

Ex: The river girdles the ancient castle, adding to its picturesque charm. 
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to overlay
to overlay
[verbo]

to cover one thing over another

sobrepor, cobrir

sobrepor, cobrir

Ex: The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape. 
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to erect
to erect
[verbo]

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

erguer, levantar

erguer, levantar

Ex: The construction crew erected the steel beams to form the framework of the new skyscraper. 
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to superimpose

to place or lay something over something else, typically to create a combined or layered effect

sobrepor, superpor

sobrepor, superpor

Ex: The architect superimposed the new building design onto the existing city skyline using computer software. 
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to straddle

to span or extend across a particular area

abarcar, estender-se sobre

abarcar, estender-se sobre

Ex: The urban development project aimed to create buildings that would straddle the skyline. 
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to situate
to situate
[verbo]

to place something in a particular position or setting

situar, posicionar

situar, posicionar

Ex: The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view. 
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adjacent
adjacent
[adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adjacente, contíguo

adjacente, contíguo

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 
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contiguous
contiguous
[adjetivo]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contíguo, adjacente

contíguo, adjacente

Ex: The company acquired several contiguous parcels of land to expand its operations. 
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stationary
stationary
[adjetivo]

not moving or changing position

imóvel, estacionário

imóvel, estacionário

Ex: He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout. 
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static
static
[adjetivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

estático, imóvel

estático, imóvel

Ex: The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park. 
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immovable
immovable
[adjetivo]

(of an object) impossible to be placed elsewhere

imóvel,  inamovível

imóvel, inamovível

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isolated
isolated
[adjetivo]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

isolado, remoto

isolado, remoto

Ex: The isolated cabin in the mountains offered solitude and tranquility. 
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remote
remote
[adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, distante

remoto, distante

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
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sparse
sparse
[adjetivo]

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

esparso, disperso

esparso, disperso

Ex: The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape. 
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aloft
aloft
[advérbio]

up in or into the air

no alto, no ar

no alto, no ar

Ex: The eagle circled aloft in search of prey. 
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innermost
innermost
[adjetivo]

related to the deepest or most central point within a physical context

mais profundo, mais interno

mais profundo, mais interno

Ex: The pearl lay nestled in the innermost chamber of the oyster shell. 
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positional
positional
[adjetivo]

relating to or characterized by position or placement, particularly in a physical or spatial sense

posicional, relativo à posição

posicional, relativo à posição

Ex: The positional relationship between the sun and the planets determines their orbits in the solar system. 
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outspread
outspread
[adjetivo]

extended or spread out over a wide area or surface

estendido, aberto

estendido, aberto

Ex: The eagle soared gracefully with its outspread wings, catching the warm currents of air. 
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slanted
slanted
[adjetivo]

describing a position or direction that is inclined or angled

inclinado, torto

inclinado, torto

Ex: The tree grew at a slanted angle due to the prevailing winds on the hillside. 
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outermost
outermost
[adjetivo]

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

mais externo, mais afastado do centro

mais externo, mais afastado do centro

Ex: The outermost layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation. 
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opposable
opposable
[adjetivo]

able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well

oponível, prensil

oponível, prensil

Ex: Monkeys use their opposable thumbs to grab tree branches. 
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elsewhere
elsewhere
[advérbio]

at, in, or to another place

em outro lugar, noutro lugar

em outro lugar, noutro lugar

Ex: The store was out of stock, so I had to look elsewhere for the product. 
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to pinpoint

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

localizar com precisão, identificar com exatidão

localizar com precisão, identificar com exatidão

Ex: Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds. 
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inversion
inversion
[substantivo]

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversão, virada

inversão, virada

Ex: The artist's installation featured an inversion of everyday objects, challenging our perceptions. 
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