Humanidades ACT - Irregularidade e Irracionalidade

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à irregularidade e irracionalidade, como "esporádico", "absurdo", "acaso", etc., que o ajudarão a acertar seus ACTs.

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peculiarity

[substantivo]

a feature that sets something or someone apart

particularidade, peculiaridade

Ex: The artist 's work was known for peculiarities, such as the use of bright , clashing colors .

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novelty

[substantivo]

the quality of being noticeably new or different

novidade, inovação

Ex: The restaurantnovelty comes from its fusion of unexpected flavors .

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fluke

[substantivo]

a surprising piece of good luck

azar, sorte inesperada

Ex: The sunny weather on their wedding day was fluke considering the forecast .

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coincidental

[adjetivo]

happening unexpectedly and without deliberate planning or foresight

coincidencial, casual

Ex: The fact that they both arrived at the bus stop at the same time coincidental; they did n't plan to meet there .

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exotic

[adjetivo]

exciting or beautiful because of having qualities that are very unusual or different

exótico, exótica

Ex: exotic tattoos told stories from distant lands .

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quaint

[adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

pitoresco, exótico

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.

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eccentric

[adjetivo]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excêntrico, peculiar

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .

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accidental

[adjetivo]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

acidental, imprevisto

Ex: The spill was accidental, as the bottle had been knocked over by the wind .

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sporadic

[adjetivo]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

esporádico, irregular

Ex: We sporadic internet connectivity issues during the storm .

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deviant

[adjetivo]

departing from established customs, norms, or expectations

desviante, desviado

Ex: Scientists studied deviant patterns in the experiment ’s results .

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atypical

[adjetivo]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

atípico, não convencional

Ex: atypical behavior raised concerns among his friends .

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distinctive

[adjetivo]

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

distintivo, característico

Ex: distinctive style of writing made the article stand out .

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newfangled

[adjetivo]

recently invented or introduced, often implying novelty over practicality

moderno, inovador

Ex: newfangled app promised to revolutionize communication , but many found it confusing to use .

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bizarre

[adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarro, estranho

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .

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unprecedented

[adjetivo]

never having existed or happened before

sem precedentes, nunca visto antes

Ex: The government unprecedented measures to control the crisis .

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unparalleled

[adjetivo]

unmatched in comparison to others

incomparável, sem igual

Ex: Her kindness and generosity unparalleled; she was always willing to help others in need .

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idiosyncratic

[adjetivo]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

idiossincrático, peculiar

Ex: The teamidiosyncratic approach to problem-solving often led to innovative solutions that surprised their competitors .

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infrequent

[adjetivo]

happening at irregular intervals

infrequente, pouco frequente

Ex: He received infrequent updates about the project's progress.

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abnormal

[adjetivo]

different from what is usual or expected

anormal, anômalo

Ex: abnormal size of the tree ’s roots made it difficult to plant nearby shrubs .

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improbably

[advérbio]

in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

improbavelmente, inverossímeis

Ex: Securing funding for the project improbably challenging in the current economic climate .

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occasionally

[advérbio]

not on a regular basis

ocasionalmente, de vez em quando

Ex: We meet for occasionally.

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irrational

[adjetivo]

not based on reason or logic

irracional, ilógico

Ex: She had irrational dislike for certain foods without any real reason .

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unfounded

[adjetivo]

having no basis in fact or reality, making something unreliable or untrue

infundado, sem fundamento

Ex: His belief that he would fail the exam unfounded, as he had studied diligently and was well-prepared .

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absurd

[adjetivo]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

absurdo, ridículo

Ex: The idea of a pineapple pizza might absurd to some , but it 's actually quite popular .

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fantastical

[adjetivo]

strangely unbelievable or bizarre

fantasioso, fantástico

Ex: The novel takes readers on a journey through fantastical realm of magic and mystery .

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supernatural

[adjetivo]

beyond what is explainable by natural laws, often attributed to divine or mystical forces

sobrenatural, místico

Ex: The town was said to be haunted by supernatural beings that only a few had seen.

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laughable

[adjetivo]

so absurd or ridiculous that it provokes laughter

ridículo, cômico

Ex: The professor 's attempt to imitate a famous actor was so bad that it laughable.

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ridiculous

[adjetivo]

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

ridículo, absurdo

Ex: ridiculous price for a cup of coffee shocked me .

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inconceivable

[adjetivo]

too unlikely to believe or imagine

inconcebível, inimaginável

Ex: The idea that they could finish the entire project in a week inconceivable without the right resources .

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preposterous

[adjetivo]

absurd and contrary to common sense

absurdo, inadmissível

Ex: It preposterous to believe that the rules did n’t apply to him .

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outlandish

[adjetivo]

unconventional or strange in a way that is striking or shocking

extravagante, insólito

Ex: outlandish menu at the experimental restaurant featured avant-garde culinary creations that divided diners with their unconventional flavors .

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paranormal

[adjetivo]

beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding or explanation

paranormal, sobrenatural

Ex: Skeptics argue paranormal experiences can often be explained by psychological factors or natural phenomena .

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counterintuitive

[adjetivo]

contradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition

contraditório, contraproducente

Ex: The research findings counterintuitive, challenging common beliefs .

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arbitrary

[adjetivo]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

arbitrário, aleatório

Ex: The company 's dress code policy arbitrary, with rules changing frequently without explanation .

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surreal

[adjetivo]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surreal, surrealista

Ex: surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .

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ludicrous

[adjetivo]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

ridículo, absurdo

Ex: ludicrous claim of winning the lottery every week was met with skepticism .

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perversity

[substantivo]

the intentional deviation from what is considered right or good

perversidade, depravação

Ex: The studentperversity in refusing to follow instructions caused frustration among the teachers .

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paradox

[substantivo]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradoxo, contrassenso

Ex: The paradox of Schrödinger 's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics .

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