Chapter 5 - Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Gripping

A

Firmly hold the attention or interest

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2
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Cabinet

A

Estante

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3
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Current affairs

A

Events of political or social interest and importance happening in the world at present time.

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4
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To widen

A

To expand

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5
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To aim

A

Point or direct for something or someone

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6
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The censor

A

A censure

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7
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Cranky

A

Eccentric or strange

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8
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Outrageous

A

Ultrajante

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9
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Bumbling idiot

A

Trapalhão

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10
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Naughty

A

Desobediente, Malcriado

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11
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World-weary

A

Cansado da vida

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12
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Trends

A

Tendencies

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13
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Dull

A

Lacking interest or excitement , boring

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14
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Engrossing

A

So interesting that you can’t stop watch or reading

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15
Q

Insipid

A

Sem sal nem açucar

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16
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Reviting

A

Very exciting

17
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Thus

A

Assim

18
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Hence

A

Por isso

19
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Indeed

A

De fato

20
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Meanwhile

A

Entretanto

21
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Otherwise

A

Case contrario

22
Q

Rather

A

Used to indicate one’s reference in a particular matter

Mai’s

23
Q

Clipped

A

Unable to walk or move properly

Aleijado

24
Q

Enlightening

A

Esclarecedor, iluminante

25
Q

Kite

A

Pipa

26
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Endeavored

A

Esforçou-se

27
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Harassment

A

Aggressive pressure or intimidation, intimidation

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