Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Fraqueza e Deterioração

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

declinar, deteriorar

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

diminuir, reduzir

to diminish in quantity or size over time

diminuir, reduzir

to decline in intensity or strength

diminuir, cessar

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

esgotar, debilitar

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

diminuir, receder

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

minar, desgastar

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

murchar, definhar

to make something unable to work properly

incapacitar, desabilitar

to become weak or begin to fail

desmoronar, desintegrar

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degradar, diminuir

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

diluir, afrouxar

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

diminuir, declinar

to gradually disappear or spread out

dissipar, desaparecer

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

sufocar, reprimir

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnerável, desprotegido

easily harmed or destroyed

delicado, frágil

hard to notice or detect

subtil, discreto

easily damaged or broken

frágil

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

frágil, fino

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

desamparado, impotente

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

frágil, quebrado

very delicate or thin

tenro, frágil

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

deficiência, insuficiência

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

deficiência, incapacidade

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

deficiência, falha

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

defeito, falha