English - 2020

Question 1

twaddle

Answer 1

To talk foolishly; prate.
Ex: The two teens twaddled about what they had eaten for lunch that day until the teacher tersely told them to pay attention.

Question 2

wherefore

Answer 2

Why
For what purpose or reason; why
Therefore
Ex1: A purpose or cause: wanted to know all the whys and wherefores.
Ex2: We know the how, but to catch the killer, we must ascertain the wherefore.

Question 3

Have the guts (To do something)

Answer 3

To have enough courage, conviction, or resolve (to do something).
Ex:You’re always talking about quitting your job,but I don’t think you have the guts

Question 4

Crumble

Answer 4

Desmoronar

Question 5

bucket list

Answer 5

A number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.

Question 6

Coping Skills

Answer 6

Skills or methods a person uses to cope or deal with stressful situations

Question 7

Seldom

Answer 7

Raramente

Question 8

fairy tale

Answer 8

Conto de Fada

Question 9

a bit of a Pickle

Answer 9

informal expression meaning a difficult situation with no obvious anwser
Maybe an UK expression

Question 10

Fancy Sport Car

Answer 10

Carro Esporte Chique

Question 11

Flexing

Answer 11

Flexão

Esnobar (Carros, viagens, casas

Question 12

Showing off

Answer 12

Exibir

Question 13

Tacky

Answer 13

Brega

Question 14

Likelihood

Answer 14

Probabilidade
The state of being probable; probability.
Something probable.

Question 15

Reframe Challenges to Cope with Uncertainty

Answer 15

Reformular os desafios para lidar com as incertezas

Question 16

setback

Answer 16

Revés
A change from better to worse:
backset, reversal, reverse

Question 17

Salty

Answer 17

Salgado
Salty’ means you got upset over nothing.
She was so salty when she lost the board game. It’s really not that important

Question 18

Rubbish

Answer 18

Scrap
Trash
Lixo

Question 19

Go viral

Answer 19

Spread quickly and widely on the internet through social midia

Question 20

Unifier

Answer 20

Something that unites and bring others together

Question 21

Pledging

pledge oneself to sth.

Answer 21

Hypothecate - Hipoteca
publicly promising to do something (you can make a pledge to do something)
Something that unites and bring others together
comprometer-se com algo
Ex:The Soldier Pledged himself to the freedom of his country

Question 22

undercuts

Answer 22

if a company undercuts another, it charges less to do a job than its competidor

Question 23

stems from (something)

Answer 23

caused by or a result of something

Question 24

backlash

Answer 24

strong negative reaction to what is happening

Question 25

Nemesis

Answer 25

A source of harm or ruin. Synonyms: bane, scourge, curse Usage: My doctor says I need to improve my diet immediately, but fast food, my great nemesis, tempts me every day during my commute home.

Question 26

Heavy hearted

Answer 26

Sorrowful; melancholy; depressed | Ex:Jonny’s been rather heavy-hearted ever since Ana has left him

Question 27

Brick and mortar Brick Mortar

Answer 27

Estabelecimentos Tradicionais Tijolo Argamassa

Question 28

Ringmaster

Answer 28

A person who is in charge of the performances in a circus ring

Question 29

Lowkey

Answer 29

Secretly Moderately High key - antonym Exemples:I lowkey love wathing romantic comedies.

Question 30

Skeleton Crew Or Skeleton Staff

Answer 30

Minimum number of people need to run the business or an organization Ex: A Skeleton Staff will be needed to keep the park open over the winter months

Question 31

Kitchen Sink - Substantive | Sink - Sank - Sunk -Verb

Answer 31

Pia de cozinha Afundar Ex: The ring fell of her finger and sank in to the pool O anel caiu do dedo del e afundou na piscina

Question 32

Bite the Bullet

Answer 32

It describes having to do something unpleasant or difficult, but necessary. Ex: I have a pile of work to finish, so I'm going to have to work all night - I guess I'll have to bite the Bullet Ex: If I'm going to get fit, I'll have to bite the Bullet and start going to the gym

Question 33

Talk the Talk

Answer 33

It refers to people who talk confidently on a topic without necessarily knowing much about it EX: Oh no , not another meeting chaired by Binh. He can certainly talk the talk but hr actually knows nothing Walk the walk - opossite EX:That refers to someone who shows their abilities through action - not just talking

Question 34

A Slippery Slope

Answer 34

It describes a situation that is getting worse and will end in disaster unless it is stopped. EX:He's on a slippery slope to failure if he keeps missing the deadlines for his assignments

Question 35

Dare | Ex: Dare to be different

Answer 35

Ouse | EX: Ouse ser diferente

Question 36

Awareness

Answer 36

Consciência

Question 37

Meaningful | EX:Aspiring Entrepreneurs , Identify a Meaningful problem to solve

Answer 37

Significativo | EX: Os aspirantes a empreendedores, identifiquem um problema significativo para resolver

Question 38

Whatever

Answer 38

Não importa | Tanto faz

Question 39

Mindful

Answer 39

Atento Cuidadoso Ex: If you know a challenge is coming, you can be more MINDFUL about increasing your efforts to stay calm.

Question 40

looming

Answer 40

Iminente | EX:A good way to manage the pressure of a LOOMING deadline is to reframe how you perceive time

Question 41

One step at a time

Answer 41

It means to improve something gradually, in stages - Step by step

Question 42

Goodwill

Answer 42

Boa vontde

Question 43

Doomscrolling

Answer 43

Describes continuously scrolling through endless bad news stories on your smartphone app, on social media or on the internet.

Question 44

weird

Answer 44

Esquisito Ex: Virtual Presentations Don't Have to feel so Weird Apresentações virtuais não precisam ser tão estranhas

Question 45

lie ahead

Answer 45

pela frente

Question 46

evolving

Answer 46

evoluindo

Question 47

eager | Ex: Many investors are eager to generate both business and social return.

Answer 47

ansioso | Ex: Muitos investidores estão ansiosos para gerar retorno comercial e social.

Question 48

Where do your customers expectation come from

Answer 48

De onde vêm as expectativas de seus clientes

Question 49

intrepid

Answer 49

Invulnerable to fear or intimidation

Question 50

Nevertheless

Answer 50

Mesmo assim

Question 51

Cling | Ex: Uncertainty can make us cling to the familiar

Answer 51

Agarrar | Ex: A incerteza pode nos fazer agarrar ao familiar

Question 52

Likely Ex: Which suppliers are likely To improve

Answer 52

Provável Ex: Quais fornecedores têm probabilidade de melhorar