Alguém avisa Flashcards

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Peep v.

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to look quickly and secretly at something, especially through a small opening / espionar, espiar v.

Ex.: We caught her peeping through the keyhole.
Ex.2: Could I just peep inside?
Ex.3: He was peeping at her through his fingers.

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to look quickly and secretly at something, especially through a small opening / espionar, espiar v.

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Peep v.

Ex.: We caught her peeping through the keyhole.
Ex.2: Could I just peep inside?
Ex.3: He was peeping at her through his fingers.

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giddy-up exclam. /ˌɡɪdi ˈʌp/

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​used as a command to a horse to make it go faster exclam.

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​used as a command to a horse to make it go faster exclam.

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giddy-up exclam. /ˌɡɪdi ˈʌp/

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​(Am.) Sit (Br. Am.) Babysit (for somebody) v.

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to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out v.

Ex.: Who’s sitting for you?

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to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out v.

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​(Am.) Sit (Br. Am.) Babysit (for somebody) v.

Ex.: Who’s sitting for you?

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​to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.

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Bring up v.

Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.

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Bring up v.

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​to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.

Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.

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put somebody on the spot i.

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​to make somebody feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by asking them a difficult question v.

Ex.: The interviewer’s questions really put him on the spot.

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​to make somebody feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by asking them a difficult question i.

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put somebody on the spot i.

Ex.: The interviewer’s questions really put him on the spot.

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get in on v.

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​to take part in an activity v.

Ex.: He’s hoping to get in on any discussions about the new project.

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​to take part in an activity v.

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get in on v.

Ex.: He’s hoping to get in on any discussions about the new project.

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​to move or make something move up and down or from side to side with short quick movements v.

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jiggle v.

Ex.: Stop jiggling around!
Ex.2: She jiggled with the lock.
Ex.3: He stood jiggling his car keys in his hand.
Ex.4: Ken was jiggling the settings on his camera.

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jiggle v.

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​to move or make something move up and down or from side to side with short quick movements v.

Ex.: Stop jiggling around!
Ex.2: She jiggled with the lock.
Ex.3: He stood jiggling his car keys in his hand.
Ex.4: Ken was jiggling the settings on his camera.

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suede n. /sweɪd/

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[uncountable] soft leather with a surface like velvet on one side, used especially for making clothes and shoes n.

Ex.: A suede jacket.

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[uncountable] soft leather with a surface like velvet on one side, used especially for making clothes and shoes n.

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suede n. /sweɪd/

Ex.: A suede jacket.

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to collect something from a place v.

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pick up v.

Ex.: I picked up my coat from the cleaners.
Ex.2: I came to pick up the ring.

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Rice cooker n.

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Panela elétrica de arroz n.

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Panela elétrica de arroz n.

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Rice cooker n.

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to become fixed in one position and impossible to move v.

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Stick v.

Ex.: This drawer keeps sticking.
Ex.2: The key has stuck in the lock.

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to become accepted v.

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Stick v.

Ex.: The police couldn’t make the charges stick (= show them to be true).
Ex.: His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).

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Stick v.

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to become accepted v.

Ex.: The police couldn’t make the charges stick (= show them to be true).
Ex.: His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).

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Stick v.

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to become fixed in one position and impossible to move v.

Ex.: This drawer keeps sticking.
Ex.2: The key has stuck in the lock.

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accurate a. /ˈækjərət/

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correct and true in every detail / preciso, exato

Ex.: an accurate description/picture of something
Ex.2: I’m not convinced the reports are accurate.
Ex.3: The film is not historically accurate.
Ex.4: scientifically accurate information/data
Ex.5: reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate
Ex.6: The cost is an accurate reflection of the quality of our products.

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correct and true in every detail / preciso, exato
accurate a. /ˈækjərət/ Ex.: an accurate description/picture of something Ex.2: I'm not convinced the reports are accurate. Ex.3: The film is not historically accurate. Ex.4: scientifically accurate information/data Ex.5: reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate Ex.6: The cost is an accurate reflection of the quality of our products.
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to affect something, especially in a negative way v.
Color v. Ex.: This incident colored her whole life. Ex.2: Don't let your judgment be colored by personal feelings.
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Color v.
to affect something, especially in a negative way v. Ex.: This incident colored her whole life. Ex.2: Don't let your judgment be colored by personal feelings.
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a story that is invented in order to hide something, especially a person’s identity or their reasons for doing something n.
cover story n. The guard believed her cover story.
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cover story n.
a story that is invented in order to hide something, especially a person’s identity or their reasons for doing something n. Ex.: The guard believed her cover story.
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concealer n. /kənˈsiːlər/
​a skin-coloured cream or powder used to cover spots or marks on the skin or dark circles under the eyes / corretivo n. Ex.: Did you bring concealer?
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​a skin-coloured cream or powder used to cover spots or marks on the skin or dark circles under the eyes / corretivo n.
concealer n. /kənˈsiːlər/ Ex.: Did you bring concealer?
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(Am.) a room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc. n.
Den n. Ex.: This is the den.
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only good, successful, or effective on some occasions or in some situations a.
spotty a. Ex.: spotty enforcement of the law Ex.2: The internet has been a little spotty.
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spotty a.
only good, successful, or effective on some occasions or in some situations a. Ex.: spotty enforcement of the law Ex.2: The internet has been a little spotty.
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shop talk n.
[uncountable] talk about your work or your business n. Ex.: Ok, enough shop talk.
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talk shop v.
to talk about your work, especially in a way that is boring for other people v. Ex.: Stop talking shop, you guys, and let’s eat and relax.
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to talk about your work, especially in a way that is boring for other people v.
talk shop v. Ex.: Stop talking shop, you guys, and let’s eat and relax.
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[uncountable] talk about your work or your business n. Ex.: Ok, enough shop talk.
shop talk n.
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(Am.) a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court n.
attorney n. /əˈtɜːrni/ Ex.: The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.
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attorney n. /əˈtɜːrni/
(Am.) a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court n. Ex.: The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.
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to start to feel comfortable in a new home, job, etc. v.
settle in v. Ex.: How are the kids settling into their new school? Ex.2: You'll soon settle into a routine. Ex.3: It’s not always easy for a new player to settle in.
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to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. v.
settle down v. Ex.: It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. Ex.2: Now, come on, settle down! Ex.3: I’m sure things will settle down soon.
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settle in v.
to start to feel comfortable in a new home, job, etc. v. Ex.: How are the kids settling into their new school? Ex.2: You'll soon settle into a routine. Ex.3: It’s not always easy for a new player to settle in.
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settle down v.
to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. v. Ex.: It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. Ex.2: Now, come on, settle down! Ex.3: I’m sure things will settle down soon.
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Ground zero n.
the beginning; a starting point for an activity / epicentro n.
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the beginning; a starting point for an activity / epicentro n.
Ground zero n.
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acquaintance n. /əˈkweɪntəns/
​[countable] a person that you know but who is not a close friend / conhecido n. Ex.: Claire has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Ex.2: He's just a business acquaintance. Ex.3: I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.
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​[countable] a person that you know but who is not a close friend / conhecido n.
acquaintance n. /əˈkweɪntəns/ Ex.: Claire has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Ex.2: He's just a business acquaintance. Ex.3: I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.
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a small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it / pinta n.
Mole n. /məʊl/
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Mole n. /məʊl/
a small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it / pinta n.
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conceal v. /kənˈsiːl/
(formal) ​to hide somebody/something v. Ex.: The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. Ex.2: Tim could barely conceal his disappointment. Ex.3: She sat down to conceal the fact that she was trembling. Ex.4: For a long time his death was concealed from her.
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(formal) ​to hide somebody/something v.
conceal v. /kənˈsiːl/ Ex.: The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. Ex.2: Tim could barely conceal his disappointment. Ex.3: She sat down to conceal the fact that she was trembling. Ex.4: For a long time his death was concealed from her.
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turn to v.
same as turn into v. Ex.: Shock at the killings quickly turned to anger.
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same as turn into v.
turn to v. Ex.: Shock at the killings quickly turned to anger.
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self-involved a. /ˌself ɪnˈvɑːlvd/
​thinking so much about yourself and your own interests that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things a. Ex.: He had a difficult relationship with his cold, self-involved mother. Ex.2: He was so self-involved that he didn't realize how unhappy I was.
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​thinking so much about yourself and your own interests that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things a.
self-involved a. /ˌself ɪnˈvɑːlvd/ Ex.: He had a difficult relationship with his cold, self-involved mother. Ex.2: He was so self-involved that he didn't realize how unhappy I was.
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A game n.
the best performance that someone is able to produce n. Ex.: I need you to bring your A game tonight.
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the best performance that someone is able to produce n.
A game n. Ex.: I need you to bring your A game tonight.
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strobe n. /strəʊb/
​a bright light that flashes rapidly on and off n. (also strobe light)
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​a bright light that flashes rapidly on and off n. (also strobe light)
strobe n. /strəʊb/
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curate v.
to collect, select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use or enjoy, using your professional or expert knowledge v. Ex.: I would definitely read a blog that was all curated content. Ex.2: This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology to further your business.
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to collect, select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use or enjoy, using your professional or expert knowledge v.
curate v. Ex.: I would definitely read a blog that was all curated content. Ex.2: This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology to further your business.
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to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again / reutilizar v.
reclaim v. Ex.: 80% of aluminium could be reclaimed.
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reclaim v.
to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again / reutilizar v. Ex.: 80% of aluminium could be reclaimed.
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(old use or specialist) a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc. n.
vessel n. Ex.: a Bronze Age drinking vessel Ex.2: ancient bronze ritual vessels
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vessel n.
(old use or specialist) a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc. n. Ex.: a Bronze Age drinking vessel Ex.2: ancient bronze ritual vessels
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impeccable a. /ɪmˈpekəbl/
​without mistakes or faults; perfect a. Ex.: impeccable manners/taste Ex.2: Her written English is impeccable. Ex.3: He was dressed in a suit and an impeccable white shirt.
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​without mistakes or faults; perfect a.
impeccable a. /ɪmˈpekəbl/ Ex.: impeccable manners/taste Ex.2: Her written English is impeccable. Ex.3: He was dressed in a suit and an impeccable white shirt.
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to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction i.
have the eye i.
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have the eye i.
to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction i.
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to do something much better than someone else i.
run circles around i. Ex.: She ran circles around all the other kids in her class.
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run circles around i.
to do something much better than someone else i. Ex.: She ran circles around all the other kids in her class.
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lap v.
(in a race) to pass another runner on a track who is one or more laps behind you v. Ex.: She had already lapped most of the other runners.
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(in a race) to pass another runner on a track who is one or more laps behind you v.
lap v. Ex.: She had already lapped most of the other runners.
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to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event; circulate v.
mingle v. Ex.: The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds. Ex.2: If you'll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests).
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mingle v.
to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event; circulate v. Ex.: The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds. Ex.2: If you'll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests).
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pantry n. /ˈpæntri/
​a cupboard or small room in a house, used for storing food; larder / despensa n. Ex.: There’s bread and cheese in the pantry.
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a cupboard or small room in a house, used for storing food; larder / despensa n.
pantry n. /ˈpæntri/ Ex.: There’s bread and cheese in the pantry.
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to decide to do something; to agree to be responsible for something/somebody v.
take on v. Ex.: I can't take on any extra work. Ex.2: We're not taking on any new clients at present.
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take on v.
to decide to do something; to agree to be responsible for something/somebody v. Ex.: I can't take on any extra work. Ex.2: We're not taking on any new clients at present.
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to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something v.
Back v. Ex.: Her parents backed her in her choice of career. Ex.2: The project to improve healthcare is backed (= given financial support) by the government.
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Back v.
to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something v. Ex.: Her parents backed her in her choice of career. Ex.2: The project to improve healthcare is backed (= given financial support) by the government.
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Contrabando v.
Smuggling v.
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Smuggling v.
Contrabando v.
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break out v.
​to escape from a place or situation v. Ex.: Several prisoners broke out of the jail. Ex.2: She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.
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​to escape from a place or situation v.
break out v. Ex.: Several prisoners broke out of the jail. Ex.2: She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.
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(informal) a person who allows other people to treat them badly but usually does not complain n.
doormat n. /ˈdɔːrmæt/ Ex.: Stop being a doormat!
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doormat n. /ˈdɔːrmæt/
(informal) a person who allows other people to treat them badly but usually does not complain n. Ex.: Stop being a doormat!
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Vereador n.
Councilman n.
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Councilman n.
Vereador n.
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to make sure that something happens or is definite v.
Ensure v. Ex.: We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city. Ex.2: We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals. Ex.3: Victory ensured them a place in the final. Ex.4: The system ensures all children equal access to education. Ex.5: The system ensures equal access to education for all children. Ex.6: The government needs to ensure (that) workers' rights are respected. Ex.7: Rent rises were limited in order to ensure that housing remained affordable.
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Ensure v. Ex.: We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city. Ex.2: We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals. Ex.3: Victory ensured them a place in the final. Ex.4: The system ensures all children equal access to education. Ex.5: The system ensures equal access to education for all children. Ex.6: The government needs to ensure (that) workers' rights are respected. Ex.7: Rent rises were limited in order to ensure that housing remained affordable.
to make sure that something happens or is definite v.
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depravity n. /dɪˈprævəti/
[uncountable, countable] (formal) ​the state of being morally bad; morally bad acts Ex.: a life of depravity Ex.2: descriptions of her alleged depravities
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[uncountable, countable] (formal) ​the state of being morally bad; morally bad acts
depravity n. /dɪˈprævəti/ Ex.: a life of depravity Ex.2: descriptions of her alleged depravities
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Starting to feel or believe in a bad feeling or idea v.
Seep v. Ex.: Thoughts of revenge started to seep into her mind. Ex.2: This kind of language allows racism to start seeping in.
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Seep v.
Starting to feel or believe in a bad feeling or idea v. Ex.: Thoughts of revenge started to seep into her mind. Ex.2: This kind of language allows racism to start seeping in.
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mayor n. /ˈmeɪər/
Prefeito n.
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Prefeito n.
mayor n. /ˈmeɪər/
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utility room n. /juːˈtɪləti ruːm/
​a room, especially in a private house, that contains large pieces of equipment such as a washing machine, freezer, etc. n.
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​a room, especially in a private house, that contains large pieces of equipment such as a washing machine, freezer, etc. n.
utility room n. /juːˈtɪləti ruːm/
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in a daze i.
​in a confused state i. Ex.: I've been in a complete daze since hearing the news.
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​in a confused state i.
in a daze i. Ex.: I've been in a complete daze since hearing the news. Ex.2: I was in such a daze.
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