Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Significados figurativos

to take away someone's possessions or assets

privar, despojar

to end a connection or relationship completely

romper, cortar

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

programar, configurar

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isolar, proteger

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

exibir, mostrar

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

liberar, desencadear

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

seguir, espiar

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devorar, consumir

to put or position something securely

plantar , posicionar

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

pular, saltar

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

ferver, permanecer em ebulição

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

clarear, tornar-se mais ensolarado

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

custar, provocar

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

desencadear, inspirar

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

render-se, entregar

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consultar, referir-se a

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

representar, renderizar

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

ser testemunha de, presenciar

to be predominant or prevalent

reinar, dominar

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

estruturar, formular

to describe something or someone through words

descrever, retratar

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsionar, motivar

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

entrelaçar, misturar

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

apreciar, valorar

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

manter, ter

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

orgulhar-se, possuir

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

decorar, reconhecer

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

ajustar, acomodar

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

roubar, despojar

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descender, provir de

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

revelar, divulgar

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

despertar, mover

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

capturar, expressar

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

gerenciar, dirigir

an unexpected turn in the course of events

reviravolta inesperada, mudança surpreendente

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

males, problema

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

motor, fator

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

desvio, mudança

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

a virada, a transição

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

munição, argumentos

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

pico, aumento repentino

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

destilação, extração

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

uma moleza, uma tarefa fácil

the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrada, input

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

recepção, aceitação

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflexão, meditação

the influence or control over someone or something

influência, controle

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fracasso, abortamento

a quiet and private place where one can be alone

retiro, refúgio

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

montagem, conjunto

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

disco, vinil

effectively concise in expression

conciso, claro

easily understood or readable with comprehension

acessível, compreensível

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico, explosivo

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceânico, marinho

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagioso, infeccioso

offering no protection or refuge

nu, desprotegido

able to understand and notice things quickly

afiado, perspicaz

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

duro, severo

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sagrado, sagrada

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensível, classificado