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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Teste 2 - Leitura - Passagem 1 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
neolithic
neolithic
[adjetivo]

related to the latest part of the Stone Age when humans used stones as tools and weapons

neolítico, relativo ao neolítico

neolítico, relativo ao neolítico

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track
track
[substantivo]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

trilha, caminho

trilha, caminho

Ex: Explorers often rely on these worn tracks to navigate dense forests or remote wilderness areas, trusting in the wisdom of those who trod before them. 
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burial mound
burial mound
[substantivo]

(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs

túmulo, monte funerário

túmulo, monte funerário

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cemetery
cemetery
[substantivo]

an area of land where dead people are buried, usually not next to a church

cemitério, necrópole

cemitério, necrópole

Ex: He chose a plot in the peaceful cemetery near the river. 

Ele escolheu um lote no cemitério tranquilo perto do rio.

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carving
carving
[substantivo]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

escultura, entalhe

escultura, entalhe

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to appreciate

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

apreciar, reconhecer

apreciar, reconhecer

Ex: The professor encouraged students to appreciate the complexity of the subject matter. 
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nevertheless
nevertheless
[advérbio]

used to introduce an opposing statement

no entanto, todavia

no entanto, todavia

Ex: The path was forbidden; they walked it nevertheless. 
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valley
valley
[substantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vale, vale

vale, vale

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 
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adequate
adequate
[adjetivo]

about average; acceptable

adequado, suficiente

adequado, suficiente

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to gain
to gain
[verbo]

to reach or arrive at a specific destination or place

alcançar, chegar a

alcançar, chegar a

Ex: The ship gained the port safely despite the stormy weather. 
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close quarters
close quarters
[substantivo]

a situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something

proximidade imediata, contato próximo

proximidade imediata, contato próximo

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Common Era
Common Era
[advérbio]

used with a date to refer to things happened or existed after the birth of Christ

era comum, depois de Cristo

era comum, depois de Cristo

Ex: The American Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 CE. 
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abbey
abbey
[substantivo]

a group of buildings where a community of monks or nuns lives or formerly lived, typically including a church

abadia,  mosteiro

abadia, mosteiro

Ex: The old abbey was badly damaged during the war. 
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depiction
depiction
[substantivo]

a graphic or vivid verbal description

representação, descrição

representação, descrição

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optically
optically
[advérbio]

with regard to how people see things or use light, especially with lenses or visual processes

oticamente, de maneira ótica

oticamente, de maneira ótica

Ex: The camera captured the image optically, using lenses to focus light. 

A câmera capturou a imagem oticamente, usando lentes para focar a luz.

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to stimulate

to cause a nerve, organ, cell, or other part of the body to become active or respond

Ex: Certain hormones stimulate cells to produce more protein. 
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luminescence
luminescence
[substantivo]

(physics) the emission of light without the high temperatures that produce incandescence

luminescência,  luminescência fria

luminescência, luminescência fria

Ex: Chemical reactions caused the solution's bright luminescence. 
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archeological
archeological
[adjetivo]

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

arqueológico

arqueológico

Ex: The archeological expedition uncovered a buried tomb dating back to the Pharaonic era. 

A expedição arqueológica descobriu uma tumba enterrada datada da era faraônica.

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unit
unit
[substantivo]

an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole

unidade, elemento

unidade, elemento

Ex: The team operates as one unit despite having different roles. 
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soil
soil
[substantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

terra, solo

terra, solo

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 
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construction
construction
[substantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construção

construção

Ex: Safety regulations are critical during construction projects. 
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in other words
in other words
[advérbio]

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

em outras palavras, dito de outra forma

em outras palavras, dito de outra forma

Ex: The assignment requires creativity; in other words, you need to think outside the box. 

A tarefa exige criatividade; em outras palavras, você precisa pensar fora da caixa.

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latter
latter
[adjetivo]

closest to the end of a particular period of time, event, etc.

último, posterior

último, posterior

Ex: During the latter stages of the project, the team encountered unexpected problems. 
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occupation
occupation
[substantivo]

the state or period in which a country, city, etc. is taken control of by armed forces

ocupação, tomada de controle

ocupação, tomada de controle

Ex: The country's history is scarred by a prolonged occupation that disrupted its economic and social systems. 
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to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar, mostrar

indicar, mostrar

Ex: The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising. 
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tribal
tribal
[adjetivo]

associated with a social group of people who share common ancestry, language, and traditions, and often reside in a specific geographic area

tribal, de tribo

tribal, de tribo

Ex: The tribal language is passed down through generations as a symbol of cultural identity. 

A língua tribal é passada de geração em geração como um símbolo de identidade cultural.

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emblem
emblem
[substantivo]

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.

emblema, símbolo

emblema, símbolo

Ex: The city's emblem is used on official seals and documents to signify municipal authority. 

O emblema da cidade é usado em selos e documentos oficiais para significar a autoridade municipal.

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inhabitant
inhabitant
[substantivo]

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

habitante

habitante

Ex: The cave provides shelter for many small inhabitants. 
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alternatively
alternatively
[advérbio]

as a second choice or another possibility

alternativamente, como alternativa

alternativamente, como alternativa

Ex: If the weather is unfavorable for outdoor activities, you can alternatively explore indoor entertainment options. 
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ritual
ritual
[substantivo]

a religious or formal ceremony consisting of a prescribed series of actions

ritual

ritual

Ex: The archaeologists found evidence of burial rituals at the site. 
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Celtic
Celtic
[adjetivo]

relating to the Celts or their languages, traditions, and cultures

céltico,  celta

céltico, celta

Ex: The stone bears an ancient Celtic symbol. 
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to worship
to worship
[verbo]

to show religious devotion and reverence to God, a god, or something considered sacred

adorar,  venerar

adorar, venerar

Ex: The temple was built for people to worship the goddess. 
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fertility
fertility
[substantivo]

the capacity of soil or land to support abundant plant growth

fertilidade, fecundidade

fertilidade, fecundidade

Ex: Agronomists tested the soil to assess its fertility. 
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cult
cult
[substantivo]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

seita, culto

seita, culto

Ex: After leaving the cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience. 
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significance
significance
[substantivo]

the state of being important or worthy of attention

importância, significado

importância, significado

Ex: The significance of teamwork in achieving success cannot be ignored. 
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to attest
to attest
[verbo]

to establish the truth of something by providing evidence or testimony

atestar, certificar

atestar, certificar

Ex: The manager attested to the employee's punctuality. 

O gerente atestou a pontualidade do funcionário.

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native
native
[adjetivo]

connected with the place where a person was born or grew up

Ex: He eventually returned to his native region to start a business. 
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mythology
mythology
[substantivo]

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

mitologia

mitologia

Ex: Many cultures around the world have their own mythology, which reflects their history, values, and worldview. 

Muitas culturas ao redor do mundo têm sua própria mitologia, que reflete sua história, valores e visão de mundo.

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gesture
gesture
[substantivo]

an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words

gesto, ato

gesto, ato

Ex: Waving goodbye was a final gesture of friendship. 
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giant
giant
[adjetivo]

extremely large in size

gigante, enorme

gigante, enorme

Ex: The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds. 
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fascinating
fascinating
[adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante, cativante

fascinante, cativante

Ex: The magician's tricks are fascinating to watch, leaving audiences spellbound. 

Os truques do mágico são fascinantes de assistir, deixando o público encantado.

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glimpse
glimpse
[substantivo]

a brief or partial view of someone or something

Ex: She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. 
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to alter
to alter
[verbo]

to cause something to change

alterar, mudar

alterar, mudar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 
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hillfort
hillfort
[substantivo]

an ancient military building built on a hill, usually surrounded by earth walls or ditches, used for protection and as a place to live

forte de colina, castro

forte de colina, castro

Ex: Tourists visit the hillfort to learn about ancient life. 

Os turistas visitam o forte na colina para aprender sobre a vida antiga.

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to tie
to tie
[verbo]

to connect or link two things together, showing a relationship or connection between them

atar, vincular

atar, vincular

Ex: The study ties smoking to health problems. 
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