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Humanidades ACT - Communication

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à comunicação, como "eloquente", "insistência", "conceder", etc., que o ajudarão a acertar seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

to mention or express something in few words

indicar, mencionar

indicar, mencionar

Ex: The indicated a chance of rain later in the day .
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to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

demonstrar, exibir

demonstrar, exibir

Ex: The demonstrated the impact of pollution on water quality by conducting water quality tests .
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to clarify and make something clear

elucidar, esclarecer

elucidar, esclarecer

Ex: The manager elucidate the company 's future plans during the upcoming staff meeting .
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to give more information to make the understanding more complete

elaborar, explicar em detalhes

elaborar, explicar em detalhes

Ex: The elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .
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to specify
[verbo]

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

especificar, definir claramente

especificar, definir claramente

Ex: The specifies the precise measurements of each ingredient for accurate cooking .
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to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

ilustrar, explicar

ilustrar, explicar

Ex: He used a chart illustrate the growth of the company over the years .
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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

afirmar, postular

afirmar, postular

Ex: The posited a new algorithm to improve computational efficiency in complex problem-solving tasks .
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to openly accept something as true or real

reconhecer, aceitar

reconhecer, aceitar

Ex: Many acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .
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to approve
[verbo]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

aprovar, validar

aprovar, validar

Ex: The government approved additional funding for the project .
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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

vangloriar-se, gabar-se

vangloriar-se, gabar-se

Ex: His tendency boast about his wealth and possessions made him unpopular among his peers .
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to assert
[verbo]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

afirmar, asseverar

afirmar, asseverar

Ex: In their groundbreaking research paper , the scientist asserted the significance of their findings in advancing medical knowledge .
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to publicly and officially state something

proclamar, anunciar

proclamar, anunciar

Ex: The proclaimed a state of emergency and issued safety guidelines during the press conference .
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to hint
[verbo]

to indirectly suggest something

insinuar, dar uma dica

insinuar, dar uma dica

Ex: The author hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel , keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion .
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to represent something in a short and brief manner

encapsular, resumir

encapsular, resumir

Ex: The journalist encapsulated the day 's events in a concise news article .
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to rave
[verbo]

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

falar descontroladamente, dissertar de forma incoerente

falar descontroladamente, dissertar de forma incoerente

Ex: After too many cups of coffee , she started rave about conspiracy theories .
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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 expounds the main themes of the book through the characters ' experiences .
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to concede
[verbo]

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

conceder, reconhecer

conceder, reconhecer

Ex: It took time , but he conceded the importance of the new policy .
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to cite
[verbo]

to refer to something as an example or proof

citar, mencionar

citar, mencionar

Ex: The cited successful business strategies to propose changes in the company .
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to signal
[verbo]

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

sinalizar, indicar

sinalizar, indicar

Ex: The signaled a penalty by raising the yellow card .
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to retract
[verbo]

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

retratar, retrair

retratar, retrair

Ex: The company decided retract the misleading advertisement following complaints .
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to outline
[verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

esboçar, contornar

esboçar, contornar

Ex: Before starting the research paper , the outlined the hypotheses and methodologies to guide the study .
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to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postular, supondo

postular, supondo

Ex: The postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles .
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to make something so simple that it loses its original meaning, intention, or key facts

simplificar demais, superficializar

simplificar demais, superficializar

Ex: The analyst 's report was criticized oversimplifying the economic challenges the country faces .
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to condemn
[verbo]

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

condenar, repudiar

condenar, repudiar

Ex: The condemned violence , urging followers to seek peaceful resolutions .
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to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciar, repudiar

denunciar, repudiar

Ex: The denounced the unfair treatment of workers , advocating for labor rights .
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to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

renunciar, abandonar

renunciar, abandonar

Ex: After the scandal , renounced her association with the company .
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to show that something is false or incorrect

desprovar, refutar

desprovar, refutar

Ex: The lawyer attempted disprove the witness 's testimony .
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to recant
[verbo]

to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly

retratar, revogar

retratar, revogar

Ex: Back in history , those accused of heresy sometimes 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 recite the entire poem flawlessly during the class recitation .
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to retell
[verbo]

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

recontar, narrar novamente

recontar, narrar novamente

Ex: retold her favorite childhood memories to her grandchildren .
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to suddenly interrupt someone with one’s own opinion or remark

intervir, interjectar

intervir, interjectar

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to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

articular, pronunciar

articular, pronunciar

Ex: In the speech therapy session , he worked on how articulate difficult sounds .
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to clearly and correctly articulate words

enunciar, articular

enunciar, articular

Ex: During the language class , the teacher asked students to practice enunciate the vowels accurately .
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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 pronounce difficult words with ease .
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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 murmured sweet nothings to each other .
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to chant
[verbo]

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

cantar, entooar

cantar, entooar

Ex: The coach had the chant their victory cry after winning the match .
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to encode
[verbo]

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

codificar, enviar

codificar, enviar

Ex: The international author encoded her stories in various languages .
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declaration
[substantivo]

a formal statement made either orally or in writing

declaração, pronunciamento

declaração, pronunciamento

Ex: The declaration of independence is a pivotal document in the country's history.
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protestation
[substantivo]

an assertive and direct statement of objection or disapproval

protesto, declaração de objeção

protesto, declaração de objeção

Ex: The politicianprotestation regarding the new law ignited a fervent public debate .
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rant
[substantivo]

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

grito, discurso apaixonado

grito, discurso apaixonado

Ex: The comedianrant on social media quickly went viral due to its humor and intensity .
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vocalization
[substantivo]

the act of using the voice to produce sounds or speech

vocalização, vocalização (de voz)

vocalização, vocalização (de voz)

Ex: vocalization during the audition was powerful and emotionally charged .
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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, persistência

insistência, persistência

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groan
[substantivo]

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

gemido, ronco

gemido, ronco

Ex: He gave groan of annoyance when he realized he had forgotten his keys .
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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, lamentação

lamento, lamentação

Ex: In the quiet of the night , lament of the grieving family could be heard .
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inexplicable
[adjetivo]

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

inexplicável, indescritível

inexplicável, indescritível

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fluent
[adjetivo]

capable of using a language easily and properly

fluente, com fluência

fluente, com fluência

Ex: They hired 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, idiomático

vernáculo, idiomático

Ex: He wrote the instructions vernacular English to ensure everyone could understand them easily .
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inarticulate
[adjetivo]

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

inarticulado, inalterado

inarticulado, inalterado

Ex: She inarticulate with emotion when accepting the award , struggling to find the right words .
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expository
[adjetivo]

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositivo, explanatório

expositivo, explanatório

Ex: The textbook provides an expository overview of the subject, covering key concepts and theories.
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descriptive
[adjetivo]

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

descritivo, descritiva

descritivo, descritiva

Ex: descriptive labels on the products helped customers make informed choices .
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eloquent
[adjetivo]

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

elocuente, expansivo

elocuente, expansivo

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

in a manner that is direct and clear

explicitamente, de forma explícita

explicitamente, de forma explícita

Ex: explicitly mentioned the steps to follow in the procedure .
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expressly
[advérbio]

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

expressamente, de forma clara

expressamente, de forma clara

Ex: The policy expressly communicated to all employees .
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