Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Palavras Literárias

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

aquisição, habilidade

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

versado, experiente

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépido, audacioso

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridade, ousadia

fair in judgment or treatment

imparcial, justo

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

amaldiçoado, condenado

difficult to deal with

difícil, problemático

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

exaustivo, demandante

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

traje, vestuário

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

ordem, associação

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

misto, melanjo

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

um grupo, um aglomerado

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

banquete, festa

a short and thick hair

cerdas, pelo grosso

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

diverso, variado

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

pouca quantidade, um mínimo

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

gerenciar, cuidar

to be pulled along by a leading force

puxar, seguir

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

bêbado, bebedor

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

melancolia

unusual or deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

estranho, incomum

lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition

enfadonho, cansativo

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

artificial, frio

a person's chest

peito, seio

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

proa

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

envergonhar, adirar

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

conspirar, conluir

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

fiador, garante

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

tatear, bambolear

a large number of people assembled together in a place

multidão, aglomerado

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

saquear, revirar

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

objeção, recusar

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

abordar, aprumar

the state of being unhappy and despairing

desespero, desânimo

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

desdenhoso, depreciativo

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

desprezar, ignorar

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

índigo

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

pira, fogueira

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

alegria, diversão

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

cantar suavemente, cantar de forma carinhosa

to wait for something or someone

aguardar, esperar

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

sem ânimo, com desinteresse

impressive and great in size

imponente, suntuoso

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

seguir, avançar

to fail to be successful or make any progress

definhar, estagnar

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

desviar-se, fazer careta

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

tempestade, tromba d'água

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

rastro, indício

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

mimado, estragado

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

raiva latente, ira reprimida

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

audacioso, temerário

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

alpendre, pátio sombreado

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

isolar, separar

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

basamente, de maneira vil

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

absolver

a formal permission to do something

licença, permissão

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apostrofa, dirigir-se apaixonadamente

to faint or lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

desmaiar, desmaio

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

coroa, guirlanda

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

estragar, deteriorar

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

rígido, sério

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

palha, restos de cultura

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos, patético

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

vático, profético

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

em breve, imediatamente

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edifício, estrutura imponente

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

evidenciar, demonstrar

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

semelhança, aparência

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

de maneira imprudente, de modo descuidado

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

vestido, trajado

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

taverna, casas de vinho

to disagree or deny that something is true

contradizer, negar