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Humanidades ACT - Communication

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à comunicação, como "eloquente", "insistência", "ceder", etc. que o ajudarão a se sair bem nos seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

to mention or express something in few words

mencionar, expressar

mencionar, expressar

Ex: The weather forecast indicated a chance of rain later in the day .A previsão do tempo **indicou** uma chance de chuva mais tarde no dia.
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to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

demonstrar, ilustrar

demonstrar, ilustrar

Ex: The environmentalist demonstrated the impact of pollution on water quality by conducting water quality tests .O ambientalista **demonstrou** o impacto da poluição na qualidade da água realizando testes de qualidade da água.
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to clarify and make something clear

elucidar, esclarecer

elucidar, esclarecer

Ex: The manager will elucidate the company 's future plans during the upcoming staff meeting .O gerente **elucidará** os planos futuros da empresa durante a próxima reunião de equipe.
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to give more information to make the understanding more complete

desenvolver, elaborar

desenvolver, elaborar

Ex: The scientist elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .O cientista **elaborou** sobre a metodologia utilizada no artigo de pesquisa para facilitar a replicação por outros pesquisadores.
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to specify
[verbo]

to clearly define or state specific details, characteristics, or requirements

especificar,  detalhar

especificar, detalhar

Ex: The recipe specifies the precise measurements of each ingredient for accurate cooking .A receita **especifica** as medidas precisas de cada ingrediente para cozinhar com precisão.
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to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

ilustrar, explicar com exemplos

ilustrar, explicar com exemplos

Ex: He used a chart to illustrate the growth of the company over the years .Ele usou um gráfico para **ilustrar** o crescimento da empresa ao longo dos anos.
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to posit
[verbo]

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

postular, supor

postular, supor

Ex: The computer scientist posited a new algorithm to improve computational efficiency in complex problem-solving tasks .O cientista da computação **postulou** um novo algoritmo para melhorar a eficiência computacional em tarefas complexas de resolução de problemas.
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to openly accept something as true or real

reconhecer, admitir

reconhecer, admitir

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .Muitos cientistas **reconhecem** o impacto das mudanças climáticas nos padrões climáticos globais.
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to approve
[verbo]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

aprovar, validar

aprovar, validar

Ex: The government has approved additional funding for the project .O governo **aprovou** financiamento adicional para o projeto.
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to boast
[verbo]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

gabar-se, vangloriar-se

gabar-se, vangloriar-se

Ex: His tendency to boast about his wealth and possessions made him unpopular among his peers .Sua tendência a **se gabar** de sua riqueza e posses o tornou impopular entre seus pares.
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to assert
[verbo]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

afirmar, declarar

afirmar, declarar

Ex: In their groundbreaking research paper , the scientist had asserted the significance of their findings in advancing medical knowledge .Em seu artigo de pesquisa inovador, o cientista havia **afirmado** a importância de suas descobertas no avanço do conhecimento médico.
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to publicly and officially state something

proclamar, declarar

proclamar, declarar

Ex: The mayor proclaimed a state of emergency and issued safety guidelines during the press conference .O prefeito **proclamou** estado de emergência e emitiu diretrizes de segurança durante a coletiva de imprensa.
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to hint
[verbo]

to indirectly suggest something

sugerir, insinuar

sugerir, insinuar

Ex: The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel , keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion .O autor habilmente **sugeriu** a reviravolta do enredo ao longo do romance, mantendo os leitores engajados até a conclusão surpreendente.
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to represent something in a short and brief manner

resumir, sintetizar

resumir, sintetizar

Ex: The journalist skillfully encapsulated the day 's events in a concise news article .O jornalista habilmente **resumiu** os eventos do dia em um artigo de notícias conciso.
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to rave
[verbo]

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

desvairar, delirar

desvairar, delirar

Ex: After too many cups of coffee , she started to rave about conspiracy theories .Depois de muitos copos de café, ela começou a **desvairar** sobre teorias da conspiração.
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to expound
[verbo]

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

expor, explicar detalhadamente

expor, explicar detalhadamente

Ex: The author expounds the main themes of the book through the characters ' experiences .O autor **expõe** os principais temas do livro através das experiências dos personagens.
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to concede
[verbo]

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

conceder, admitir relutantemente

conceder, admitir relutantemente

Ex: It took time , but he eventually conceded the importance of the new policy .Demorou, mas ele acabou por **conceder** a importância da nova política.
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to cite
[verbo]

to refer to something as an example or proof

citar, mencionar

citar, mencionar

Ex: The manager cited successful business strategies to propose changes in the company .O gerente **citou** estratégias de negócios bem-sucedidas para propor mudanças na empresa.
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to signal
[verbo]

to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

sinalizar, fazer um sinal

sinalizar, fazer um sinal

Ex: The referee signaled a penalty by raising the yellow card .O árbitro **sinalizou** um pênalti levantando o cartão amarelo.
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to retract
[verbo]

to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

retratar, retirar

retratar, retirar

Ex: The company decided to retract the misleading advertisement following complaints .A empresa decidiu **retirar** o anúncio enganoso após reclamações.
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to outline
[verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

esboçar, descrever brevemente

esboçar, descrever brevemente

Ex: Before starting the research paper , the scientist outlined the hypotheses and methodologies to guide the study .Antes de começar o artigo de pesquisa, o cientista **esboçou** as hipóteses e metodologias para orientar o estudo.
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to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postular,  supor

postular, supor

Ex: The philosopher postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles .O filósofo **postulou** o conceito dos direitos humanos inatos como fundamento para os princípios éticos.
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to make something so simple that it loses its original meaning, intention, or key facts

simplificar demais,  reduzir demais

simplificar demais, reduzir demais

Ex: The analyst 's report was criticized for oversimplifying the economic challenges the country faces .O relatório do analista foi criticado por **simplificar demais** os desafios econômicos que o país enfrenta.
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to condemn
[verbo]

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

condenar, denunciar

condenar, denunciar

Ex: The religious leader condemned violence , urging followers to seek peaceful resolutions .O líder religioso **condenou** a violência, exortando os seguidores a buscar resoluções pacíficas.
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to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciar, condenar

denunciar, condenar

Ex: The organization denounced the unfair treatment of workers , advocating for labor rights .A organização **denunciou** o tratamento injusto dos trabalhadores, defendendo os direitos laborais.
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to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

renunciar, abjurar

renunciar, abjurar

Ex: After the scandal , she renounced her association with the company .Após o escândalo, ela **renunciou** à sua associação com a empresa.
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to show that something is false or incorrect

refutar, desmentir

refutar, desmentir

Ex: The lawyer attempted to disprove the witness 's testimony .O advogado tentou **refutar** o testemunho da testemunha.
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to recant
[verbo]

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

Ex: Back in history , those accused of heresy sometimes had to recant their unconventional beliefs to avoid punishment .
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to recite
[verbo]

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

recitar, declamar

recitar, declamar

Ex: She was able to recite the entire poem flawlessly during the class recitation .Ela conseguiu **recitar** o poema inteiro sem erros durante a recitação em sala de aula.
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to retell
[verbo]

to convey or tell something again, like a story, event, or experience

recontar, repetir

recontar, repetir

Ex: She retold her favorite childhood memories to her grandchildren .Ela **recontou** suas memórias favoritas da infância para seus netos.
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to suddenly interrupt someone with one’s own opinion or remark

interromper, cortar

interromper, cortar

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to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

articular, pronunciar claramente

articular, pronunciar claramente

Ex: In the speech therapy session , he worked on how to articulate difficult sounds .Na sessão de terapia da fala, ele trabalhou em como **articular** sons difíceis.
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to clearly and correctly articulate words

articular, pronunciar claramente

articular, pronunciar claramente

Ex: During the language class , the teacher asked students to practice and enunciate the vowels accurately .Durante a aula de língua, o professor pediu aos alunos que praticassem e **articulassem** as vogais com precisão.
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to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

pronunciar, articular

pronunciar, articular

Ex: She learned to pronounce difficult words with ease .Ela aprendeu a **pronunciar** palavras difíceis com facilidade.
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to murmur
[verbo]

to speak in a low, soft voice, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand

murmurar, sussurrar

murmurar, sussurrar

Ex: As the waves lapped against the shore , the couple murmured sweet nothings to each other .Enquanto as ondas batiam na costa, o casal **murmurava** doces nada um para o outro.
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to chant
[verbo]

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

cantar, gritar em coro

cantar, gritar em coro

Ex: The coach had the team chant their victory cry after winning the match .O treinador fez o time **cantar** seu grito de vitória depois de vencer a partida.
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to encode
[verbo]

(linguistics) to express a concept, thought, or idea in a foreign language

codificar, expressar

codificar, expressar

Ex: The international author skillfully encoded her stories in various languages .A autora internacional habilmente **codificou** suas histórias em vários idiomas.
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declaration
[substantivo]

a formal statement made either orally or in writing

declaração

declaração

Ex: The declaration of independence is a pivotal document in the country's history.A **declaração** de independência é um documento fundamental na história do país.
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protestation
[substantivo]

an assertive and direct statement of objection or disapproval

protesto, objeção

protesto, objeção

Ex: The politician 's protestation regarding the new law ignited a fervent public debate .A **protestação** do político em relação à nova lei desencadeou um debate público fervoroso.
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rant
[substantivo]

a loud and passionate speech or monologue, often marked by anger or strong emotion

diatribe,  discurso apaixonado

diatribe, discurso apaixonado

Ex: The comedian 's rant on social media quickly went viral due to its humor and intensity .O **discurso apaixonado** do comediante nas redes sociais rapidamente se tornou viral devido ao seu humor e intensidade.
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vocalization
[substantivo]

the act of using the voice to produce sounds or speech

vocalização, emissão vocal

vocalização, emissão vocal

Ex: Her vocalization during the audition was powerful and emotionally charged .A sua **vocalização** durante a audição foi poderosa e carregada de emoção.
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insistence
[substantivo]

the act of strongly and persistently expressing or demanding something, often refusing to accept contrary opinions or suggestions

insistência

insistência

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groan
[substantivo]

a low, sorrowful sound typically made in response to pain, distress, or despair

gemido, lamento

gemido, lamento

Ex: He gave a groan of annoyance when he realized he had forgotten his keys .Ele soltou um **gemido** de irritação quando percebeu que havia esquecido suas chaves.
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statement
[substantivo]

an official announcement regarding something specific

declaração,  comunicado

declaração, comunicado

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lament
[substantivo]

a heartfelt often vocal expression of deep sorrow or grief

lamento, queixa

lamento, queixa

Ex: In the quiet of the night , the lament of the grieving family could be heard .No silêncio da noite, o **lamento** da família enlutada podia ser ouvido.
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inexplicable
[adjetivo]

not having the quality to be explained, justified, or perceived

inexplicável

inexplicável

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fluent
[adjetivo]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: They hired a fluent interpreter to help with the negotiations .
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vernacular
[adjetivo]

relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country

vernáculo, popular

vernáculo, popular

Ex: He wrote the instructions in vernacular English to ensure everyone could understand them easily .Ele escreveu as instruções em inglês **vernacular** para garantir que todos pudessem entendê-las facilmente.
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inarticulate
[adjetivo]

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

inarticulado, pouco eloquente

inarticulado, pouco eloquente

Ex: She became inarticulate with emotion when accepting the award , struggling to find the right words .Ela ficou **inarticulada** pela emoção ao aceitar o prêmio, lutando para encontrar as palavras certas.
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expository
[adjetivo]

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositivo, explicativo

expositivo, explicativo

Ex: The textbook provides an expository overview of the subject, covering key concepts and theories.O livro didático fornece uma visão geral **expositiva** do assunto, abrangendo conceitos e teorias-chave.
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descriptive
[adjetivo]

providing detailed information about how something looks, feels, sounds, or behaves

descritivo,  detalhado

descritivo, detalhado

Ex: The descriptive labels on the products helped customers make informed choices .Os rótulos **descritivos** nos produtos ajudaram os clientes a fazer escolhas informadas.
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eloquent
[adjetivo]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

eloquente, persuasivo

eloquente, persuasivo

Ex: The lawyer gave an eloquent closing argument that swayed the jury .
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explicitly
[advérbio]

in a manner that is direct and clear

explicitamente, claramente

explicitamente, claramente

Ex: He explicitly mentioned the steps to follow in the procedure .Ele **explicitamente** mencionou os passos a seguir no procedimento.
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expressly
[advérbio]

in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

expressamente, claramente

expressamente, claramente

Ex: The policy was expressly communicated to all employees .A política foi **expressamente** comunicada a todos os funcionários.
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