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To cloak

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Meaning: To cover or hide something.
Example: The truth was cloaked in mystery.
Translation: Encobrir, esconder algo.

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To cloak

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Meaning: To hide or cover up something.
Example: He cloaked his real intentions behind a smile.
Translation: Esconder, ocultar.

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To preclude

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Meaning: To prevent something from happening.
Example: His injury precluded him from playing in the final.
Translation: Impedir, prevenir.

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to rake in

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Meaning: To collect or earn a large amount of something, especially money.
Example: They raked in millions from the deal.
Translation: Ganhar ou coletar muito dinheiro.

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To bloat

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Meaning: To swell or inflate.
Example: The balloon bloated as air was pumped in.
Translation: Inchar, inflar.

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footloose

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Meaning: Free to go anywhere or do anything.
Example: He was footloose and ready for adventure.
Translation: Livre, sem restrições.

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bespoke

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Meaning: Custom-made or tailored for a specific person.
Example: He wore a bespoke suit to the event.
Translation: Sob medida, personalizado.

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To claw back

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Meaning: To regain something that was lost.
Example: The company clawed back its market share.
Translation: Recuperar algo perdido.

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Claw

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Meaning: The sharp, curved nail of an animal.
Example: The cat’s claws were sharp.
Translation: Garra.

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contemptuous

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Meaning: Showing disdain or lack of respect.
Example: She gave him a contemptuous look.
Translation: Desdenhoso, desprezível.

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To tiptoe

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Meaning: To walk quietly on the tips of one’s toes.
Example: She tiptoed into the room to avoid waking him.
Translation: Andar na ponta dos pés.

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overblown

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Meaning: Excessively inflated or exaggerated.
Example: The story was overblown by the media.
Translation: Exagerado, inflado.

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To hobble

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Meaning: To walk with difficulty because of injury.
Example: He hobbled after twisting his ankle.
Translation: Manquitolar, andar com dificuldade.

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logjam

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Meaning: A situation where progress is blocked.
Example: There was a political logjam in passing the bill.
Translation: Impasse, bloqueio.

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forlorn

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Meaning: Sad and lonely.
Example: She felt forlorn after her friends left.
Translation: Abandonado, triste.

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sit-in

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Meaning: A form of protest where people occupy a space.
Example: The workers organized a sit-in at the factory.
Translation: Ocupação, manifestação.

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To harness

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Meaning: To control and make use of something.
Example: We must harness the power of the wind.
Translation: Aproveitar, controlar.

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rudderless

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Meaning: Without direction or purpose.
Example: The team felt rudderless without a leader.
Translation: Sem rumo, sem direção.

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rudder

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Meaning: A flat piece of material used for steering a boat or ship.
Example: The rudder helped the boat change direction.
Translation: Leme.

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To scupper

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Meaning: To prevent something from succeeding.
Example: The deal was scuppered at the last minute.
Translation: Frustrar, impedir.

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a slight

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Meaning: A disrespectful or insulting remark.
Example: She took his comment as a slight.
Translation: Um insulto, desfeita.

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muzzle

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Meaning: The nose and mouth of an animal, or to silence someone.
Example: The dog wore a muzzle to prevent biting.
Translation: Focinheira, silenciar.

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To ride roughshod over

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Meaning: To treat someone harshly or without consideration.
Example: He rode roughshod over his employees’ opinions.
Translation: Desconsiderar, tratar com desrespeito.

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To slump

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Meaning: To fall or lean heavily.
Example: He slumped into his chair after a long day.
Translation: Desabar, cair.

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hull
Meaning: The main body of a ship. Example: The hull of the boat was damaged in the storm. Translation: Casco do barco.
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skipper
Meaning: The captain of a ship or boat. Example: The skipper guided the boat through the rough waters. Translation: Capitão, comandante.
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lawfare
Meaning: The use of legal systems to achieve a military or political goal. Example: The opposition engaged in lawfare to delay the process. Translation: Guerra jurídica, uso da lei para fins políticos.
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tiller
Meaning: A lever used for steering a boat. Example: He turned the tiller to change the boat's direction. Translation: Leme (de barco).
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To tangle
Meaning: To become twisted together or complicated. Example: The ropes became tangled after the storm. Translation: Emaranhar, confundir.
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botched
Meaning: Done badly or carelessly. Example: The botched surgery caused more problems than it solved. Translation: Malfeito, mal-executado.
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measly
Meaning: Small and inadequate. Example: He was paid a measly sum for his hard work. Translation: Mísero, insignificante.
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acrimonious
Meaning: Bitter and angry. Example: Their divorce was an acrimonious affair. Translation: Agressivo, amargo.
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glaringly
Meaning: In a very obvious or conspicuous way. Example: The error was glaringly obvious to everyone. Translation: De forma evidente, clara.
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to snatch
Meaning: To grab something quickly. Example: He snatched the book from the table. Translation: Agarrar, pegar rapidamente.
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to veer
Meaning: To change direction suddenly. Example: The car veered off the road. Translation: Desviar, mudar de direção.
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stash
Meaning: A secret store or supply of something. Example: He kept a stash of money hidden under the floorboards. Translation: Esconderijo, reserva.
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lurid
Meaning: Vivid in a shocking or sensational way. Example: The lurid details of the crime shocked everyone. Translation: Sensacionalista, chocante.
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To jabber
Meaning: To speak quickly and incoherently. Example: They jabbered excitedly about the upcoming trip. Translation: Tagarelar, falar rápido e sem sentido.
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rite
Meaning: A formal ceremony or ritual. Example: The wedding was a beautiful rite of passage. Translation: Rito, cerimônia.
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amok
Meaning: Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively. Example: The bull ran amok in the streets. Translation: Fora de controle, descontrolado.
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To ebb
Meaning: To recede or decline. Example: Their enthusiasm ebbed as the project dragged on. Translation: Recuar, declinar.
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To shun
Meaning: To deliberately avoid someone or something. Example: She was shunned by her colleagues after the incident. Translation: Evitar, rejeitar.
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To begrudge
Meaning: To envy someone's possession or to give reluctantly. Example: He begrudged his neighbor's success. Translation: Invejar, dar com relutância.
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stealth
Meaning: The act of moving or doing something quietly and secretly. Example: The thief moved with stealth to avoid detection. Translation: Furtividade, sigilo.
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thruster
Meaning: A device that provides propulsion, especially in spacecraft. Example: The spacecraft's thruster failed during the mission. Translation: Propulsor.
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coyness
Meaning: The quality of being shy or modest, often in a flirtatious way. Example: Her coyness was meant to attract attention. Translation: Modéstia, timidez.
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coy
Meaning: Shy or pretending to be shy to attract attention. Example: She gave him a coy smile across the room. Translation: Tímido, modesto.
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jingoism
Meaning: Extreme patriotism, often favoring aggressive foreign policy. Example: The speech was filled with jingoism and nationalism. Translation: Chauvinismo, nacionalismo exacerbado.
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To ebb
Meaning: To decline or decrease. Example: Their enthusiasm ebbed as the day went on. Translation: Diminuir, declinar.
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a sliver of
Meaning: A small, thin piece or amount of something. Example: He ate just a sliver of cake. Translation: Uma fatia fina, pedaço pequeno.
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To gin
Meaning: To stimulate or excite something. Example: The company tried to gin up support for their new product. Translation: Estimular, excitar.
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rung
Meaning: A step on a ladder. Example: He climbed the last rung to reach the top of the ladder. Translation: Degrau.
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To whir
Meaning: To make a low, continuous, regular sound. Example: The fan began to whir as it started up. Translation: Zumbir, girar.
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To buckle under
Meaning: To give way or collapse under pressure. Example: He finally buckled under the stress of the job. Translation: Ceder sob pressão, desmoronar.
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To jostle for
Meaning: To compete or struggle for something. Example: They were jostling for a better position in the crowd. Translation: Disputar, competir por algo.
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rapturous
Meaning: Expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. Example: The audience gave a rapturous applause after the performance. Translation: Entusiástico, apaixonado.
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To hamstring
Meaning: To severely restrict the effectiveness or power of someone or something. Example: The new regulations could hamstring the company. Translation: Impedir, limitar.
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taser
Meaning: A device used to immobilize a person with an electric shock. Example: The police officer used a taser to subdue the suspect. Translation: Arma de choque, taser.
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swanky
Meaning: Stylish, expensive, and designed to impress. Example: They stayed at a swanky hotel in the city. Translation: Luxuoso, chique.
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tenaciously
Meaning: In a determined or persistent manner. Example: She tenaciously pursued her goals despite the obstacles. Translation: Tenazmente, de forma persistente.
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stuttering
Meaning: Speaking with involuntary repetition or hesitation. Example: His nervousness caused him to start stuttering. Translation: Gaguejar.
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rapacious
Meaning: Aggressively greedy or grasping. Example: The rapacious landlord raised the rent again. Translation: Avarento, ganancioso.
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yawning
Meaning: Extremely large or wide, often referring to a gap or space. Example: There was a yawning gap between the rich and the poor. Translation: Enorme, largo.
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To forfeit
Meaning: To lose or give up something, usually as a penalty. Example: He had to forfeit his deposit when he canceled the reservation. Translation: Perder, ceder como penalidade.
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To lionize
Meaning: To treat someone as a celebrity. Example: He was lionized by the press after his heroic act. Translation: Celebrar, idolatrar.
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smug
Meaning: Excessively self-satisfied. Example: He had a smug smile after winning the argument. Translation: Satisfeito consigo mesmo, convencido.
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alimony
Meaning: Money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to their former spouse after a divorce. Example: He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife. Translation: Pensão alimentícia.

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