English Class Flashcards

(55 cards)

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undermine

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minar/prejudicar/comprometer algo

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within

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dentro de/no prazo de

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demean

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rebaixar (algo/alguém)

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outweigh

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ultrapassar (algo)/ Superar (algo)

means to be more significant, important, or heavier than something else. It is often used in a figurative sense to compare the importance or impact of two or more factors.

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welfare

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bem-estar/assistência social

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Toxicity

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toxicidade

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seek

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procurar/buscar/almejar

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alongside

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junto a

As a Preposition:
Definition: Beside or in company with.

Example: “She walked alongside her friend on the beach.”
(She walked next to her friend on the beach.)
As an Adverb:
Definition: Along or close by.

Example: “The new project will run alongside our existing initiatives.”
(The new project will happen in conjunction with or next to our existing initiatives.)
Usage:
Physical Proximity:
Example: “The dog ran alongside the bicycle.”
(The dog ran next to the bicycle.)
Working Together:
Example: “He worked alongside his colleagues to complete the task.”
(He worked together with his colleagues to finish the task.)

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attempts

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tentativas

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wacht out

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prestar atenção/ter cuidado

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far-reaching

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de longo alcance/abrangente/vasto

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leads to

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leva a/resulta em/conduz a

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self-worth

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autovalorização

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steady

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estável/constante/contínuo

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tiredness

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cansaço

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steeming

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decorrente/resultante/proveniente

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weakened

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enfraquecido

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behavioural

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comportamental

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forceful

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forte/convincente

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subtly

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sutilmente

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bending the truth

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distorcer/alterar a verdade

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withheld

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retido

“Withheld” refers to the act of intentionally not giving or sharing something that could be expected, such as money, information, or resources. It implies a deliberate decision to keep something back.

Examples:
“The company withheld the employee’s bonus due to poor performance.”

(The company deliberately did not give the bonus because of the employee’s poor performance.)
“He withheld important information during the investigation.”

(He chose not to share or disclose important information during the investigation.)
“The landlord withheld the deposit until the damage was repaired.”

(The landlord kept the deposit and did not return it until the necessary repairs were made.)

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suit

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“Suit” can refer to formal clothing, a legal case, or a category in playing cards. As a verb, it means something is appropriate or fits well with someone’s needs or preferences.

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harm

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dano/mal/prejudicar (algo/alguém)

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prone
propenso/suscetível
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exploitation
exploração/abuso
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build up
construir (algo)/desenvolver
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bounce
saltar/pular
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bounce back
recuperar-se/dar a volta por cima
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thrive
means to grow strongly, be successful, or flourish, often under favorable conditions. It is a positive term that indicates success, health, or prosperity in growth and development.
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mindfull
consciente
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verdant
verdejante
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lie
encontra-se/deitar/ficar
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chills to the bone
intense fear or horror
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decay
decadência/degradação refers to the gradual process of deterioration, whether it’s physical (like rotting fruit or a decaying building) or metaphorical (like moral decay). As a noun, it describes the state of decline; as a verb, it describes the action of deteriorating.
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hang
pendurar
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ominously
is used to describe actions, events, or situations that hint at or foreshadow something negative, threatening, or dangerous. It adds a sense of unease or impending trouble to whatever is being described. Examples: "The sky darkened ominously as the storm approached." (The sky became darker in a way that suggested a dangerous storm was coming.) "He spoke ominously about the consequences of ignoring the warnings." (He spoke in a way that implied something bad would happen if the warnings were ignored.) "The door creaked ominously in the silent house." (The door made a creepy, unsettling noise that suggested something eerie or frightening might occur.)
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weathered
desgastado
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grieving
enlutado
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soothe
acalmar/aliviar
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restless
inquieto/agitado
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drowned
afogado primarily refers to dying due to being submerged in water and unable to breathe. It can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as emotions or responsibilities.
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leaves
folhas
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scurry
apressar To move quickly and with small, rapid steps, usually in a hurried or panicked manner.
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underfoot
sob os pés
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revered
reverenciado
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alike
igual/da mesma forma
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tread
pisar
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so as not
is used to indicate the purpose of an action with the intention of prevent something from happening (it's a formal way of saying "in order to not)
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Kin
parente
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musky
smell that is strong
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scent
perfume/cheiro/aroma
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chitter
typically describes the high-pitched rapid, and often repetitive sounds made by animals
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rodents
roedores
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throng
multidão