Letramento para o Exame ACT - Atividade e Comportamento

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

atrair

to make someone not to do something

dissuadir

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

persuadir

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

aventurar-se

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

emular

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imitar

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

provocar

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombardear

(of danger or something unpleasant) to exist or be present without being obvious or noticeable

espreitar

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

galvanizar

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

persuadir

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

experimentar

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

desmentir

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imitar

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

urgir

to strongly encourage someone to take action

impelir

to participate in an event or activity

participar

to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

tantalizar

to give someone encouragement or motivation

impulsionar

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

influência

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

moderação

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensibilidade

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalência

the way that our parents care for us or teach us to behave in our childhood

criação

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

regime

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

aprendizado mecânico

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

inclinação

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendência

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propensão

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

temperamento

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

capricho

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mitomania

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

semelhança

a habitual set of actions or behaviors performed regularly, often with symbolic meaning or significance

ritual

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

alvoroço

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

tratamento

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoico

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

participativo

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético

(of a person or situation) engaging in or involving disruptive or unruly behavior

barulhento

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventuroso

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

vibrante

describing something that is hard to resist and makes someone want more of it

aditivo

done or acting swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impetuoso

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

expeditivo

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

disfarçado

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sedentário

marked by chaos, disorder, or confusion

tumultuado

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

calmo

busy and full of activity

hectico

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

receptivo

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

prático

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

mal executado

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

exploratório

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

divagante

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

in an unrushed, relaxed manner

calmamente

in a thorough or demanding manner

rigorosamente

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

sozinho

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

estrategicamente

with great care, attention, and effort

cuidadosamente

in a manner characterized by repeated and irresistible engagement in a behavior or activity

compulsivamente

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tendermente