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Inglês e Conhecimento do Mundo para o ACT - Características Físicas

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a características físicas, como "inflamável", "sujo", "sintético", etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem nos seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
odor
odor
[substantivo]

a distinctive and often unpleasant smell or scent that is produced by a substance or object

odor, fedor

odor, fedor

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aroma
aroma
[substantivo]

a pleasant and noticeable smell that adds to the experience of something

aroma, fragrância

aroma, fragrância

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen. 
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tang
tang
[substantivo]

a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality

acidez, sabor picante

acidez, sabor picante

Ex: The pineapple had a tropical tang, making it a juicy and flavorful fruit. 
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capacity
capacity
[substantivo]

the volume or amount that can be contained in a space or container

capacidade, volume

capacidade, volume

Ex: The stadium's seating capacity is 50,000. 
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buoyancy
buoyancy
[substantivo]

the tendency of an object to float or rise in a fluid, like water or air, due to the upward force exerted by the fluid

flutuabilidade, empuxo

flutuabilidade, empuxo

Ex: Life jackets rely on buoyancy to keep people safe in water. 
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velocity
velocity
[substantivo]

the speed at which something moves in a specific direction

velocidade, rapidez

velocidade, rapidez

Ex: The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position with respect to time. 
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durability
durability
[substantivo]

the ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time, without significant deterioration

durabilidade, resistência

durabilidade, resistência

Ex: The durability of the new smartphone was tested through rigorous drop and impact tests. 
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splendor
splendor
[substantivo]

the impressive beauty or magnificence of something, often characterized by richness, brilliance, or grandeur

esplendor, magnificência

esplendor, magnificência

Ex: The palace was known for its architectural splendor, with intricate carvings and gilded domes. 
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glitz
glitz
[substantivo]

the flashy or extravagant appearance or effect of something, often associated with glamour, sparkle, or showiness

brilho, ostentação

brilho, ostentação

Ex: The fashion show was full of glitz and glamour, with models wearing sequined dresses and elaborate makeup. 
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glamour
glamour
[substantivo]

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

glamour,  charme

glamour, charme

Ex: The actress exuded glamour as she walked the red carpet in a sparkling, designer gown. 
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combustion
combustion
[substantivo]

the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light

combustão, a combustão

combustão, a combustão

Ex: The combustion of gasoline in car engines powers vehicles. 
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ignition
ignition
[substantivo]

the process or act of setting something on fire or starting a combustion reaction, especially in an engine or device

ignição, partida

ignição, partida

Ex: The car's ignition failed, preventing it from starting. 
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inert
inert
[adjetivo]

not moving or active

inerte, imóvel

inerte, imóvel

Ex: The inert rock lay undisturbed at the bottom of the river. 
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artificial
artificial
[adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial, sintético

artificial, sintético

Ex: Artificial sweeteners are used as sugar substitutes in many food and beverage products. 
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synthetic
synthetic
[adjetivo]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

sintético, artificial

sintético, artificial

Ex: Synthetic fabrics like polyester are created through chemical processes rather than being directly sourced from plants or animals. 
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mechanical
mechanical
[adjetivo]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

mecânico

mecânico

Ex: The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight. 
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tangible
tangible
[adjetivo]

capable of being felt or touched

tangível, palpável

tangível, palpável

Ex: The soft texture of the fabric was immediately tangible as she ran her fingers over it. 
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sweltering
sweltering
[adjetivo]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

sufocante, abrasador

sufocante, abrasador

Ex: The sweltering heat made it feel like an oven outside. 
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fragrant
fragrant
[adjetivo]

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

fragrante, aromático

fragrante, aromático

Ex: The freshly baked bread was fragrant, filling the kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma. 
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pristine
pristine
[adjetivo]

perfectly clean or spotless, devoid of any dirt, marks, or impurities

imaculado, perfeitamente limpo

imaculado, perfeitamente limpo

Ex: The kitchen gleamed with pristine cleanliness after a thorough scrubbing. 
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grimy
grimy
[adjetivo]

covered with a thick layer of dirt

encardido, sujo

encardido, sujo

Ex: The mechanic's hands were grimy from working on the engine. 
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perishable
perishable
[adjetivo]

having the ability to decay, rot, or spoil quickly, particularly of foods

perecível

perecível

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spatial
spatial
[adjetivo]

relating to space or the physical dimensions of an area or object

espacial, relativo ao espaço

espacial, relativo ao espaço

Ex: Architects use spatial planning to optimize room layouts in buildings. 
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topological
topological
[adjetivo]

related to the arrangement and connections of spaces or objects that remain unchanged under continuous transformations like stretching or bending

topológico, relacionado à topologia

topológico, relacionado à topologia

Ex: The topological layout of the city's subway system affects commuting efficiency. 
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immaculate
immaculate
[adjetivo]

free from any stain or dirt

imaculado, impecável

imaculado, impecável

Ex: She kept her house immaculate, with every surface gleaming and spotless. 
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airtight
airtight
[adjetivo]

sealed or closed completely to prevent air or gas from entering or escaping

hermético, vedado ao ar

hermético, vedado ao ar

Ex: The container was airtight, keeping the food fresh for an extended period. 
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ballistic
ballistic
[adjetivo]

related to the flight or motion of objects that are propelled or shot, especially bullets, missiles, or projectiles

balístico, relacionado ao voo ou movimento de objetos propelidos ou disparados

balístico, relacionado ao voo ou movimento de objetos propelidos ou disparados

Ex: The ballistic trajectory of the missile was carefully calculated before launch. 
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gruffly
gruffly
[advérbio]

in a rough, harsh, or abrupt manner, often indicating blunt or unfriendly speech or behavior

asperamente, bruscamente

asperamente, bruscamente

Ex: He replied gruffly when asked about his plans for the weekend. 
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flammable
flammable
[adjetivo]

easily and quickly burned

inflamável, combustível

inflamável, combustível

Ex: Gasoline is highly flammable and should be stored in a safe and well-ventilated area. 
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caustic
caustic
[adjetivo]

the ability to chemically corrode or eat away materials, typically referring to strong acids

corrosivo,  cáustico

corrosivo, cáustico

Ex: Extreme caution must be exercised when handling caustic materials to avoid accidents and injury. 
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unruffled
unruffled
[adjetivo]

related to water that is calm, smooth, and undisturbed, often with a surface that reflects light evenly

imperturbável, calmo

imperturbável, calmo

Ex: The lake's unruffled surface mirrored the clear blue sky above. 
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dank
dank
[adjetivo]

damp, musty, and often cold or unpleasantly humid

úmido, mofado

úmido, mofado

Ex: The cellar was filled with dank air, its musty odor clinging to every surface. 
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viscous
viscous
[adjetivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso, pegajoso

viscoso, pegajoso

Ex: After cooling, the melted sugar became viscous, perfect for crafting candy. 
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rickety
rickety
[adjetivo]

shaky, unstable, or likely to collapse due to being old or poorly constructed

tremulo, instável

tremulo, instável

Ex: The old bridge was rickety and swayed with each step. 
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untainted
untainted
[adjetivo]

free from any form of corruption, pollution, or impurity and external influences

imaculado, puro

imaculado, puro

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savory
savory
[adjetivo]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

saboroso, delicioso

saboroso, delicioso

Ex: The savory aroma of the roasted chicken filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouth water. 
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old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[adjetivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

antiquado, fora de moda

antiquado, fora de moda

Ex: The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office. 
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outdated
outdated
[adjetivo]

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

desatualizado, obsoleto

desatualizado, obsoleto

Ex: His outdated smartphone, lacking modern features and capabilities, struggled to keep up with the latest apps and software updates. 
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obsolete
obsolete
[adjetivo]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto, ultrapassado

obsoleto, ultrapassado

Ex: The flip phone has become obsolete in an era dominated by smartphones. 
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modernized
modernized
[adjetivo]

updated with modern technology or methods

modernizado

modernizado

Ex: The factory was modernized to increase production. 
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to reek
to reek
[verbo]

to emit a strong and offensive odor

cheirar mal, feder

cheirar mal, feder

Ex: The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement. 
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to overshadow

to cast a shadow over something, partially or fully blocking light

ofuscar, fazer sombra a

ofuscar, fazer sombra a

Ex: The tree's branches overshadowed the garden. 
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