voc-2 Flashcards
(38 cards)
1
Q
to boast
A
gabar-se, ostentar
2
Q
net
A
rede
3
Q
mired (to mire)
A
to become stuck in mud
4
Q
measles
A
sarampo
5
Q
brokers
A
corretores, agentes, intermediários
6
Q
hold-out
A
the act of resisting somethings
hold-out companies
7
Q
marred by
A
spoiled by
8
Q
redeeming
A
salvadora, compensadora
9
Q
topple
A
derrubar algo/alguém
10
Q
trump up
A
invent a false accusation or excuse
11
Q
mild irony
A
ironia suave
12
Q
unabashed
A
sem vergonha
13
Q
paragon
A
modelo, paradigma
14
Q
overstate
A
exagerar, superestimar
15
Q
slew of things
A
a large number of things
16
Q
to slay
A
matar
17
Q
wantonly
A
arbitrariamente
18
Q
kleptocracy
A
cleptocracia
19
Q
beholden
A
ser grato à, dever favor a
20
Q
cast aside
A
Discard or reject.
21
Q
uphold
A
Confirm or support; maintain
22
Q
spectrum
A
A wide range.
23
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clinging
A
Overly dependent on someone emotionally.
24
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trample
A
Tread on and crush.
25
hastily
With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
26
straw
Dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving.
27
brick
A small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
28
deem
Regard or consider in a specified way.
29
to propel (propelled)
Drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
30
array
An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing
31
disarray
A state of disorganization or untidiness.
32
dismay
Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.
33
endure
Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently. ; remain in existence, last.
34
trimming
Small pieces trimmed off something; decoration, especially for clothing
35
blind alley
An alley or road that is closed at one end.
36
dead end
An end of a road or passage from which no exit is possible; a cul-de-sac.
37
come across
Meet or find by chance.
38
outstrip
Move faster than and overtake (someone else).
