Vocabulary

Question 1

Worth

Answer 1

Valor, Que vale a pena, Valer a pena fazer(tentar, ver)

1. There’s nothing worth reading in this newspaper;
2. The athlete won the competition and proved his worth;
3. She has proved her worth on numerous occasions;
4. I think this matter is worth our attention;
5. Our house is worth about £300,000.1
6. It’s not as good as his last book, but it’s definitely worth reading.2
7. Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing, unless it means effort, pain and difficulty

Question 2

Bear /Bér/

verb | noun

Answer 2

Suportar, Aguentar, Tolerar | Urso

1. I can’t bear her (= I dislike her very much).
2. The pain was too much to bear.

Question 3

Yell /Iél/

verb

Answer 3

Gritar

1. Our neighbours were yelling (obscenities) at each other this morning.
2. The child yelled out in pain.
3. Suddenly there was a loud yell from the bathroom.

Question 4

Wonder

verb | noun

Answer 4

Questionar-se, Perguntar-se, Duvidar | Admiração, Maravilha

1. He’s starting to wonder whether he did the right thing in accepting this job.
2. Your attitude caused me great wonder
3. My dream is to visit all seven wonders of the world.

Question 5

Willing /Uilin/

adjective

Answer 5

Disposto, Estar afim

1. If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
2. He’s willing to lend us some money.
3. You said you needed a volunteer - well, I’m willing.

Question 6

Whenever

Answer 6

Sempre que, Toda vez que

1. I try to use olive oil whenever possible.
2. Whenever I go there they seem to be asleep.

Question 7

Wear /Uér/

verb | noun

Answer 7

Vestir, Usar

1. He wears glasses for reading.
2. Some musicians don’t like to wear rings when they’re playing.

Desgate

1. The wheel bearings have worn over the years, which is what’s causing the noise.

Question 8

Vague /Veig/

adjective

Answer 8

Vago

1. I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
2. She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong

Question 9

Upside down

adverb

Answer 9

De cabeça para baixo, invertido

1. The plane was flying upside down at high speed.
2. He put the pots upside down on a dish towel to let them dry.

Question 10

Upside

Answer 10

Lado positivo | Vantagem

1. It’s annoying that we can’t travel until Thursday, but the upside is that tickets are cheaper then.
2. The proximity to supermarkets is the upside to this house.

Question 11

Unveil /Ãnveil/

verb

Answer 11

Revelar, Inaugurar

1. The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine.
2. The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the Queen.

Question 12

Unlike

preposition | adjective

Answer 12

Ao contrário de | Diferente

1. This fruit is unlike any other I have tasted
2. Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer.
3. Unlike dogs, cats are rather solitary animals

Question 13

Unlikely

adjective

Answer 13

Improvável

1. It’s unlikely that I’ll be able to come to the party.
2. Winning the lottery twice is something unlikely to happen
3. When I asked what he was doing there, he came up with some unlikely explanation.

Question 14

Take place

Answer 14

Acontencer, Realizar-se

1. WWDC 2022 is scheduled to take place a few days from now. On June, 6.
2. The story takes place in the 18th century.

Question 15

Take advantage of

Answer 15

Aproveitar

1. I will not go to swim, so I will take advantage of it to study.
2. We took advantage of the warm weather to go to the beach.

Question 16

Hands down!

Answer 16

Sem dúvida! | Sem discussão

1. If we had a race, he’d win hands down.

Question 17

Able

adjective

Answer 17

Capaz | Apto | Hábil

1. It’s so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
2. No one is able to predict the future.
3. The new accountant is an able and experienced employee.

Question 18

Define:

According to

Answer 18

De acordo com, Segundo, Conforme

1. Students are put in groups according to their ability.
2. It will rain tomorrow, according to the weather forecast.
3. According to the road sign, we should turn left.
4. Everything is going according to plan.

Question 19

Achieve /Athiv/

verb

Answer 19

Alcançar | Realizar

1. We finally achieved our goal of buying a house.
2. I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy.

Question 20

Acknowledge

verb

Answer 20

Reconher, Aceitar, Admitir

1. She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.

I learnt this word with Mai on my class when we talk about the mother’s day and that she acknowledge your parents and celebrate the day or something like that.

Question 21

Acquire /Ãquaier/

verb

Answer 21

Adquirir

1. I’ve acquired some useful skills in this job.
2. He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.

Question 22

Act /Ékit/

verb

Answer 22

Agir | Atuar

1. He acted as if he’d never met me before.
2. She acted without thinking.
3. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.

Question 23

Actually /Akshely/

Answer 23

Na verdade | Na realidade
(Other way to say is “As a matter of fact”)

1. So what actually happened?
2. Actually, he should study instead of going to the party.

Question 24

Adjust /ãdjást/

verb

Answer 24

Ajustar | Adaptar

1. If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
2. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
3. The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.

Question 25

Admit | verb

Answer 25

Admitir 1. I wasn’t entirely honest with him, I admit 2. She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.

Question 26

Adopt /Ãdópt/ | verb

Answer 26

Adotar | Assumir 1. We’ve adopted a different approach to solving the problem. 2. I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him. 3. The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving

Question 27

Advice /Édvaiz/ | noun

Answer 27

Conselho | Recomendação | Orientação 1. This book gives advice on saving money. 2. I took your advice and went home early. 3. Can I give you a piece of advice?

Question 28

Afford | verb

Answer 28

Pagar | Arcar 1. I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary. 2. The company cannot afford further expenses.

Question 29

Aid /Eid/ | noun | verb

Answer 29

Ajuda, Socorro | Ajudar, Socorrer 1. A good dictionary can be a useful aid to understanding a new language. 2. A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid. 3. His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion.

Question 30

Aim /Eim/ | noun | verb

Answer 30

Objetivo | Apontar, Visar 1. My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father 2. This book aims at attracting the serious reader 3. The aim of the movie was to make people laugh 4. He aimed the gun at the target 5. This initiative aims at supporting small enterprises to adapt to the market

Question 31

Along

Answer 31

Ao longo, junto 1. I walked along the road for 30 minutes. 2. a walk along the beach 3. a romantic walk along the beach/river 4. Somewhere along this road there's a garage.

Question 32

Alongside

Answer 32

Junto | Ao lado 1. The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines. 2. They put out cookies alongside the cake.

Question 33

Alternatives for "I dont Know"

Answer 33

Thats a good question. I will find out! I have the exact same question! I have no idea/clue

Question 34

# Alternatives for: **I don't like it** | Alternatives for

Answer 34

I dislike it! ## Footnote 1. I am not interested 2. I am not into in 3. I'm not crazy about it 4. It's not for me!

Question 35

# Alternatives for **I think**

Answer 35

*When you're sure about something say:* I'm sure I'm absolutely sure No doubt I'm certain I'm positive I bet (informal) *When you're not certain about something say:* I guess I'm not quite sure I suppose As far as I know If I'm not mistaken Correct me if I'm wrong I have a feeling To the best of my knowledge To the best of my belief *If you want to express your opinion about something, use these phrases:* In my opinion It seems to me To tell the truth To be honest To my mind If you ask me

Question 36

Alternatives for "Very good"

Answer 36

Terrific, Great, Brilliant

Question 37

Alternatives for "Very tired"

Answer 37

Exhausted, Sleepy, Spotless, Distressed

Question 38

Alternatives to "For example"

Answer 38

For instance My friend loves to eat chocolate, for instance, he ate two chocolate bars today Such as This summer I would like to visit some European countries, such as France, Italy, and Monaco To give you an idea We need to start protecting wild animals, to prevent their extinction. To give you an idea, only 3900 tiger and 1860 giant pandas remain in the wild Imagine I love working from home. Imagine spending morning, afternoon, and evening with your baby without having to commute

Question 39

Although

Answer 39

Apesar | Apesar de que | Embora | Ainda que 1. He’s coming tomorrow, although I don’t know what time. 2. She walked home by herself, although she knew it was dangerous. 3. Although the sun is shining, it is quite cold.

Question 40

Annoying | adjective

Answer 40

Irritante, Incômodo 1. The old fridge makes an annoying sound. 2. She has an annoying habit of interrupting people.

Question 41

Annoy | verb

Answer 41

Incomodar, Irritar, Aborrecer 1. He’s always late and it’s starting to annoy me. 2. Loud music at night really annoys me.

Question 42

Anyway | Anyhow

Answer 42

Enfim | De qualquer maneira | Assim mesmo 1. I hate carrots, but I ate them anyway. 2. Her parents were opposed to her giving up her course, but she did it anyway. 3. Anyway, in the end I didn't wear your jacket.

Question 43

Apart | adverb

Answer 43

Separado | Afastado | Distante | De Diferença1 1. The garage, large enough for two cars, is set apart from (= not joined to) the house. 2. We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart. 3. I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they're two or three years apart.1

Question 44

Appointment | noun

Answer 44

Consulta, Compromisso, Agendamento 1. I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please. 2. She had to cancel her dental appointment. Nomeação | Apontar 1. Our department expects to make five new appointments (= appoint five new people) this year alone.

Question 45

Approach | noun | verb

Answer 45

Abordagem, Apromixamação | Abordar, Aproximar 1. I’m not sure how to approach the problem. 2. Michael is always very logical in his approach. 3. We could just see the train approaching in the distance.

Question 46

Argue /Ar guil/ | verb

Answer 46

Argumentar | Discutir 1. She argued that it would be cheaper to travel by bus 2. I can’t argue with you about that (= I agree with you).

Question 47

Arise | verb

Answer 47

Surgir, Acontecer 1. New possibilities arise from modern technologies. 2. The whole problem arose from a lack of communication. 3. Problems could arise if I do not resolve the situation.

Question 48

Aside from

Answer 48

Além de 1. Aside from drinks, I brought snacks to the party. 2. Money continues to be a problem but aside from that we’re all well. 3. Aside from national or international issues, democracy begins in our neighborhoods.

Question 49

Assessment /Ãsséssement/ | noun

Answer 49

Avaliação 1. Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation? 2. The man was approved in the company's assessment.

Question 50

Assume | verb

Answer 50

Assumir | Presumir | Supor 1. You weren’t here, so I assumed you were at home. 2. The new president assumes office at midnight tonight. 3. The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.

Question 51

Atrophy /Étrophy/ | verb

Answer 51

Atrofiar 1. After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied. 2. In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker).

Question 52

Attach /Étéch | ãtéch/ | verb

Answer 52

Anexar 1. She attached a picture to her letter. 2. The information is in the attached document. 3. My father attached the trailer to the car before leaving.1 4. I attached a rope to the tree.2

Question 53

Attempt /atemptch/ | verb | noun

Answer 53

Tentar | Tentativa 1. He attempted to escape through a window. 2. This is his second attempt at passing the exam. 3. My first attempt was a fail, but I did not give up.

Question 54

Attend | verb

Answer 54

Frequentar | Estar presente em algum evento | Comparecer 1. All directors must attend the meetings. 2. Which school do your children attend? 3. We need to attend an important metting tomorrow

Question 55

Auction /Óction/ | noun

Answer 55

Leilão 1. The art gallery is hosting an auction to sell paintings. 2. The painting will be sold at auction next week. 3. The house and its contents are being put up for auction.

Question 56

Aware /A uer/ | adjective

Answer 56

Consciente, Ciente 1. Were you aware of the problem? 2. I am aware of my responsibility as a teacher. 3. The explorer was well aware of the dangers of the jungle.

Question 57

Barrier /bér rier/ | noun

Answer 57

Barreira, Obstáculo 1. Barriers have been erected all along the route the Pope will take. 2. Despite the language barrier (= not speaking the same language), they soon became good friends.

Question 58

Basil /Bézol | Beizol/

Answer 58

Manjericão

Question 59

Behalf /Berréf/ | noun

Answer 59

Em nome de alguém | Como representante de alguém 1. Will you accept the prize on my behalf? 2. A delegate attended the event on behalf of the government.

Question 60

Behave /Berreiv | Birreiv/ | verb

Answer 60

Comportar-se | Portar-se 1. I teach my son to behave at school. 2. He behaved very badly. 3. You’re behaving like a child!

Question 61

Behind /Barrain | Birrain/

Answer 61

Atrás de(a) | Por trás de(as) 1. Close the door behind you. 2. There’s a hotel behind the station. 3. Our team is three points behind the winners. 4. Who do we leave behind and How do we leave them? 5. When we got to the restaurant, I realized that I had left my purse behind. 6. She sat right behind me at the stadium.

Question 62

Belief /belif/

Answer 62

Crença | Fé 1. political beliefs 2. my belief in God

Question 63

Belong | verb

Answer 63

Pertencer | Fazer parte de Sentir-se em casa(=to feel happy or comfortable in a situation) Belong to(=Pertencer a alguém ou ser parte de algo) 1. The land I inherited belonged to my parents. 2. We belong to the same health club. 3. This phone belongs me.

Question 64

Besides /bisaidz/

Answer 64

Além de 1. Do you play any other sports besides football? 2. She won’t mind if you’re late – besides, it’s not your fault.

Question 65

Bet | verb | noun

Answer 65

Apostar | Aposta 1. I bet you (that) she's missed the bus. 2. I bet (that) he won't come. 3. Unfortunately, I have lost the bet. 4. The horse that I bet on won the race.

Question 66

Beware | verb

Answer 66

Tomar cuidado | Cuidado! 1. Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true. 2. Beware of the dog.

Question 67

Beyond | adverb | preposition

Answer 67

Além | Além de 1. There is a village beyond the river. 2. Our house is just beyond the bridge.

Question 68

Bid | noun | verb

Answer 68

Oferta, Proposta | Ofertar 1. The seller accepted my bid of 50 dollars. 2. She knew she couldn't afford it, so she didn't bid. 3. I made a bid of $150 for the painting.

Question 69

Blame | verb | noun

Answer 69

Culpar | Responsabilidade, Culpa 1. Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus! 2. Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence. 3. She still blames him for Tony’s accident. 4. They put the blame on faulty equipment. Blame game Jogo de acusações ou Buscando culpados

Question 70

Blow | verb

Answer 70

Soprar 1. The wind blew hard during the storm. 2. I blew on my coffee to cool it.

Question 71

Bonus /Bones/

Answer 71

Bônus | Gratificação 1. At the end of the year, the employees receive a bonus. 2. I received a bonus from my boss at the end of the year.

Question 72

Book | verb | noun

Answer 72

Reservar, Agendar | Livro 1. I booked a flight for tomorrow. 2. She'd booked a table for four at their favourite restaurant. 3. I've booked two tickets for us to see "Carmen".

Question 73

Borrow /Bórol/ | verb

Answer 73

Pegar empresatado, Emprestar 1. She used to borrow money and not bother to pay it back. 2. Can I borrow a pen please? 3. I want to borrow a book from the library.

Question 74

Bother | verb | noun

Answer 74

Incomodar, Preocupar, Se dar ao trabalho | Incômodo 1. Don’t bother your father when he’s working. 2. You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.

Question 75

Broad /Bród/ | noun

Answer 75

Largo | Amplo 1. Broad shoulders 2. Science is a very broad field.

Question 76

Broth

Answer 76

Caldo | Caldo de Carne

Question 77

Bumpy | adjective

Answer 77

Acidentado | Esburacado 1. We drove along a narrow, bumpy road. 2. It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there's a lot of air turbulence ahead.

Question 78

Bunch | noun

Answer 78

Monte, Grupo 1. A bunch of flowers 2. There was a bunch of flowers on my doorstep.

Question 79

Bundle | noun | verb

Answer 79

Pacote | Agrupar 1. The software bundle includes several useful applications. 2. A bundle of letters/clothes 3. The teacher bundled the tests by class to correct them

Question 80

Bury /Bér ri/ | verb

Answer 80

Enterrar | Sepultar 1. The dog buried the bone in the garden. 2. If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow.

Question 81

Career /Kã rier/

Answer 81

Carreira 1. He's hoping for a career in the police force/as a police officer. 2. When he retires he will be able to look back over a brilliant career (= a working life that has been very successful).

Question 82

Catch | verb | noun

Answer 82

Apanhar, Capturar | Captura past tense caught /Kót/ 1. She threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

Question 83

Ceiling /Siling/

Answer 83

Teto | Máximo | Limite 1. I have painted the walls and the ceiling. 2. They have imposed/set a ceiling on pay rises.

Question 84

Charge /Chardg/ | verb | noun

Answer 84

Cobrar, Carregar | Taxa 1. The bank charged commission to change my traveller's cheques. 2. I have to charge my phone twice a week. 3. She drove the car round the block to charge (up) its batteries.

Question 85

Chunk | noun

Answer 85

Pedaço, Fatia 1. I cut three apples into large chunks for the pie filling 2. He cut the watermelon into small chunks 3. A chunk of cheese

Question 86

Circumstance /Sirkunstanz/ | noun

Answer 86

Circustâncias 1. The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. 2. I think she coped very well under the circumstances.

Question 87

Claim /Kleim/ | verb | noun

Answer 87

Alegar, Afirmar, Reivindicar | Afirmação, Reivindicação 1. There were claims that he had lied. 2. She claimed that the dog attacked her.

Question 88

Climb /Klaim/ | verb | noun

Answer 88

Subir, Escalar | Subida 1. The technician climbed the post to replace the wires. 2. I like to climb mountains to look at the view. 3. Her climb to power has been very rapid.

Question 89

Clue /Klu/ | noun

Answer 89

Pista | Dica | Indício | Palpite 1. I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue. 2. If we find more clues, we can solve the mystery. 3. Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.

Question 90

Commitment /Kamit ment/ | noun

Answer 90

Compromisso, Comprometimento 1. Players must make a commitment to play for a full season. 2. They don't want to promote me because they think I lack commitment.

Question 91

Compelling /Kãmpélin/ | adjective

Answer 91

Convincente | Atraente 1. A compelling story 2. It's a fairly compelling argument for going

Question 92

Compete /Kampit/ | verb

Answer 92

Competir | Concorrer 1. Both girls compete for their father's attention. 2. It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.

Question 93

Complain | verb

Answer 93

Reclamar 1. Do you think complaining is going to solve anything? 2. If the service was so bad why didn't you complain to the manager? 3. Lots of people have complained about the noise.

Question 94

Compound /Kãmpound/ | noun

Answer 94

Composto | Combinação 1. This compound substance contains several ingredients. 2. Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine. 3. His jokes have been described as a compound of fears, anxieties, and insecurities.

Question 95

Concern /Cansãrn/ | verb | noun

Answer 95

Preocupar | Preocupação 1. Our primary concern is safety. 2. Environmental issues concern us all. 3. What concerns me is her lack of experience.

Question 96

Conflict | noun | verb

Answer 96

Conflito | Conflitar 1. It is important to understand the historical background of the conflict. 2. There was a lot of conflict between him and his father. 3. The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories.

Question 97

Confront /Kãnfront/ | verb

Answer 97

Confrontar | Enfrentar 1. It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is. 2. When I took office, I was confronted with new guidelines.

Question 98

Consequence /kɑːnsəkwens/ | noun

Answer 98

Consequência (a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:) 1. Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer/take (= accept and deal with) the consequences! 2. Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.

Question 99

Consider /Cansirer/ | verb

Answer 99

Pensar, Considerar, Ponderar 1. We will have to consider a different alternative. 2. We’re considering buying a new car. 3. I need to consider all the options

Question 100

Contain /Kãntain/ | verb

Answer 100

Conter 1. How much liquid do you think this bottle contains? 2. Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.

Question 101

Convey /Kanvei/ | verb

Answer 101

Transmitir, Expressar, Comunicar, Passar 1. The campaign conveys an important message. 2. The author's new book conveys a message of optimism.

Question 102

Cope /Koup/ | verb

Answer 102

Lidar 1. He had so much pressure on him in his job that eventually he just couldn't cope. 2. I think she coped very well under the circumstances.

Question 103

Creepy

Answer 103

Assustador | Arrepiante 1. A creepy film 2. The abandoned house looks creepy at night.

Question 104

Critic

Answer 104

Crítico 1. The play has been well received by the critics. 2. In fact, the critics were right: the novel is great.

Question 105

Currently

Answer 105

Atualmente 1. He currently holds the position of technical manager. 2. The Director is currently having talks in the US 3. Currently, about 82 billion pictures are printed each year.

Question 106

Curse | verb | noun

Answer 106

Xingar | Maldição 1. We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open. 2. She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.

Question 107

cutting-edge /Kãrin édch/

Answer 107

De ponta (very modern and with all the newest features) 1. The laptop provides cutting-edge technology at an affordable price. 2. Employees need to develop the necessary skills to maintain a cutting edge in technological advance. 3. cutting-edge design/technology 4. His research is at the cutting edge of new therapies for cancer.

Question 108

Deal | noun | verb

Answer 108

negócio, acordo | negociar 1. I made a good deal: I bought a watch for half its price. 2. The new economic deal was signed yesterday. 3. I’ll make a deal with you – you wash the car, and I’ll let you use it tonight 4. We only deal with companies which have a good credit record. 5. I will deal with the seller to get a discount.

Question 109

Debut /Deibill/ | verb | noun

Answer 109

Estreiar | (Estréia) 1. He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990 2. Her debut (= first) album 3. The company has recently debuted its new website.

Question 110

Decouple | verb

Answer 110

Dissociar 1. Europe and Japan might decouple from the United States by growing on their own, but right now they're dependent.

Question 111

Definitely /Définly/

Answer 111

Com certeza 1. This book is definitely worth reading. 2. "Are you really going to quit your job?" "Definitely!"

Question 112

Delight | noun | verb

Answer 112

Prazer, Alegria, Deleite | Encantar, Alegrar, Agradar 1. I read your letter with great delight. 2. To the delight of the children there is also dessert. 3. Peter's academic success delighted his family.

Question 113

Depth

Answer 113

Profundidade 1. Terry lacks depth - he's a very superficial person. 2. The depth of the river is greater after heavy rain.

Question 114

Describe | verb

Answer 114

Descrever | Relatar 1. Could you describe your attacker? 2. She described Gary as shy 3. The manual describes the utilization of the machine.

Question 115

Deserve | verb

Answer 115

Merecer 1. An important question deserves a straight answer. 2. I hope they get the punishment they deserve. 3. After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.

Question 116

Despite | preposition

Answer 116

Apesar de 1. Despite being late, we were the first to arrive; 2. I’m still pleased with the house despite all the problems we’ve had. 3. The company has been forced to reduce its price, despite the fact that the offer has been very popular.

Question 117

Discuss /diskãs/ | verb

Answer 117

Discutir | Debater 1. We have been discussing the possibility of working together. 2. The manager called a meeting to discuss the project. 3. Have you discussed this matter with anyone else?

Question 118

Dispatch | verb | noun

Answer 118

Enviar, Despachar | Despacho, Envio 1. The seller dispatched the order after payment confirmation. 2. Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 December.

Question 119

Dive /dáiv/ | verb | noun

Answer 119

Mergulhar | Mergulho 1. He dived off the side of the boat into the water.

Question 120

Downside | noun

Answer 120

Desvantagem, Inconviniente 1. It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money. 2. The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive

Question 121

**Duty** /Diuri/ | noun

Answer 121

Dever | Obrigação *something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do* ## Footnote 1. The police have a duty to protect the public. 2. Professional duties

Question 122

Effort /Éfort/ | noun

Answer 122

Esforço 1. I put a lot of effort into organizing the party. 2. It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort.

Question 123

Embarrass(ed) | verb | adjective

Answer 123

Constranger|Envergonhado, Constrangido 1. My dad’s always embarrassing me in front of my friends. 3. (She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.) 4. (I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared.)

Question 124

**Embrace** | verb | noun

Answer 124

Abraçar, Aceitar, Adotar | Abraço | =to accept something enthusiastically ## Footnote 1. They embraced and kissed each other. 2. This was an opportunity that he would embrace 3. Many companies embrace new technologies in their processes.

Question 125

Encounter | verb | noun

Answer 125

Encontrar, Deparar-se | Encontro 1. At the party, I encountered a friend I had not seen in years. 2. Whenever you encounter a new word, try to see how it relates to you, how you can incorporate that in your life

Question 126

Encourage /Enkãr rage/ | verb

Answer 126

Encorajar | Incentivar | Estimular 1. We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school. 2. My mother has always encouraged me to follow my dreams. 3. They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.

Question 127

Enhance /Inrantz/ | verb

Answer 127

Melhorar | Realçar 1. The company enhanced the performance of its product 2. The new haircut enhanced the girl's beautiful face.

Question 128

Entire | Entirely | adjective | adverb

Answer 128

Inteiro | Inteiramente 1. I spent an entire month writing that report 2. I admit it was entirely my fault

Question 129

Equity /Équiri/ | noun

Answer 129

Capital Próprio | Patrimônio 1. He sold his equity in the company last year. 2. How much equity do you have in your home?

Question 130

Equivalent | adjective

Answer 130

Equivalente 1. The two winners received equivalent rewards. 2. Is $50 equivalent to about £30? 3. There is no English equivalent for "bon appetit" so we have adopted the French expression.

Question 131

Escrow /Éscrow/ | noun

Answer 131

Depósito de garantia 1. The bank requested an escrow of ten percent. 2. The money was placed in escrow.

Question 132

Evaluate /Ivéliueit/ | verb

Answer 132

Avaliar 1. We adopted a baseline to evaluate our production. 2. It’s impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Question 133

**Even** | adverb

Answer 133

Até, Mesmo ou Ainda Even if(mesmo que) Even Though(apesar de que, embora, mesmo que) Negative sentence(=Nem | Nem mesmo)* ## Footnote 1. Everyone danced, even Mick. 2. Even if you take a taxi, you’ll still miss your train. 3. He went to work even though he wasn’t well. **Negative sentence** She can’t even make herself a cup of tea!

Question 134

Eventually

Answer 134

Mais cedo ou mais tarde | Em algum momento | Certamente 1. I am sure he will succeed eventually 2. Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.

Question 135

Evolve /Ivólv/ | verb

Answer 135

Evoluir | Desenvolver-se 1. Life on Earth has evolved over billions of years. 2. Did humans evolve from apes? 3. Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics.

Question 136

Exempt /Igzempt/ | verb | noun

Answer 136

Dispensar, Liberar | Isento 1. Some degree courses exempt you from certain professional exams. 2. The teacher exempted some students from the test. 3. Anything that can happen can happen to you. If it’s humanly possible, Marcus Aurelius wrote, know that you can do it also. But also you must know and be prepared for it to happen to you also. A false accusation. A bankruptcy. Being cheated on. Getting sick. Whatever. You are not exempt. You must be ready.

Question 137

Fair enough

Answer 137

Justo | É justo 1. He says he’ll only work on Sunday if he gets paid extra.’ ‘Fair enough.’ 2. I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly. Fair enough.

Question 138

Fancy | adjective | verb

Answer 138

Luxuoso, Extravagante, Complicado | Gostar, Apreciar 1. A fancy restaurant 2. Do you fancy a drink?

Question 139

Feature | noun | verb

Answer 139

Recurso, Característica | Ser estrelado por, Apresentar 1. This phone has some new features. 2. I think the book has many positive features. 3. This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France.

Question 140

Fellow

Answer 140

Companheiros | Colegas used to describe people with the same interests or situation

Question 141

Fit | verb | adjective

Answer 141

Caber, Servir | Adequado, Em forma 1. How many people can fit in your car? 2. His clothes do not fit him very well. 3. Dog food is not fit for human consumption. 4. You need to be very fit to hike the Inca Trail.

Question 142

Flaw /Fló/ | noun

Answer 142

Falhas | Defeito 1. The plan is good, but it has its flaws 2. I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.

Question 143

Forecast | noun | verb

Answer 143

Previsão | Prever, Projetar 1. According to the weather forecast, it is likely to rain. 2. They forecast more snow for this area. 3. They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years.

Question 144

Former | adjective | noun

Answer 144

Antigo | Anterior 1. My former boss was stricter than my current boss 2. His former wife 3. A former employer

Question 145

Frequency /Freequenci/ | noun

Answer 145

Frequência 1. It's not the duration of his absences from work so much as the frequency that worries me. 2. Do you know what frequency the BBC World Service is on?

Question 146

From Scratch

Answer 146

Do Zero / Começar do Zero From the beginning, without using anything that already exists;

Question 147

Furthermore | adverb

Answer 147

Além disso 1. The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it's in a great location. 2. The economy is stronger. Furthermore, unemployment fell.

Question 148

Gather | verb

Answer 148

Reunir | Coletar 1. I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans. 2. The researchers interviewed people to gather information. 3. I gathered a lot of information for my presentation.

Question 149

Glad /Gléd/

Answer 149

Feliz | Satisfeito | Contente 1. I am glad about the test result because I achieved my goal. 2. We were glad about her success. 3. I'm glad (that) you came.

Question 150

Glance | verb | noun

Answer 150

Olhar, Olhar de relance | A quick look 1. The tardy student avoided the teacher's disapproving glance. 2. He glanced at his watch. 3. She glanced through the newspaper. 4. She had a quick glance around the restaurant.

Question 151

Grab | verb

Answer 151

Pegar, Agarrar Agarrar(=Oportunidade)1 1. I will grab my coat before going out 2. The climber grabbed the rope so as not to fall. 3. We’d better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.

Question 152

**Grasp** | verb | noun

Answer 152

Compreender | Compreensão *To understand something, especially something difficult, It is about understanding (Often used)* ## Footnote 1. We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries 2. I thing I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture 3. Those complex calculations are beyond my grasp.

Question 153

Guilty | adjective

Answer 153

Culpado 1. At first instance, the judge declared the defendant guilty. 2. I feel so guilty about missing her party.

Question 154

Handle | verb

Answer 154

Lidar com | Cuidar de | Manusear 1. He handled the situation very well. 2. Who handles the marketing in your company? 3. You must wash your hands before handling food.

Question 155

Hand | verb

Answer 155

Dar, Entregar 1. Could you hand me that book, please? 2. The president handed a trophy to the winner of the race.

Question 156

Harm | verb | noun

Answer 156

Danificar, Prejudicar | Dano 1. Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident. 2. The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized. Harmful Prejudicial, Nocivo, Causar dano 1. This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma

Question 157

Harness

Answer 157

Aproveitar 1. Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed. 2. Plans to help developing countries harness the power of technology are important in the fight against global warming.

Question 158

Headache /Réreiq/

Answer 158

Dor de cabeça 1. Finding a babysitter for Saturday evening will be a major headache. 2. When I have headache, I use essential oils

Question 159

Hesitate /Résiteit/ | verb

Answer 159

Hesitar 1. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me. 2. The student hesitated a little before answering the question.

Question 160

Hit | verb | noun

Answer 160

Acertar, Atingir, Alcançar | Sucesso 1. I shot three arrows, but only one hit the target. 2. The price of oil hit a record high today. 3. The book hit one million copies sold. 4. The ball hit him on the head. 5. The movie should be a big hit. 6. The new song is a real hit.

Question 161

**Hoist** | verb

Answer 161

Levantar, Içar | to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine ## Footnote 1. A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place. 2. With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders.

Question 162

Hooked | adjective

Answer 162

Viciado 1. I love coffee and I drink it every day; I think I am hooked. 2. I was hooked after two episodes.

Question 163

However

Answer 163

Entretanto 1. This is one solution to the problem. However, there are others

Question 164

Humble | noun | verb

Answer 164

Humilde, Modesto | Humilhar 1. Despite her fame, the singer remained a humble person. 2. He’s very humble about his success. 3. Despite her fame, the singer is very humble.

Question 165

Hypothesis /Raipotesis/ | noun

Answer 165

Hipótese 1. Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested. 2. We tested our hypothesis in the laboratory.

Question 166

In a nutshell

Answer 166

Em poucas palavras | Resumindo | Em suma 1. In a nutshell, everything worked out and the party was a success. 2. Well, to put it in a nutshell, we’re lost.

Question 167

**In order to**

Answer 167

Para | A fim de | when expressing purpose. ## Footnote 1. He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed. 2. I am working hard in order to get a promotion. 3. A theory needs validation in order to be reliable.

Question 168

In spite of | preposition

Answer 168

Apesar de 1. In spite of a bad storm, the plane landed safely. 2. I went for a walk in spite of the bad weather.

Question 169

Indeed | adverb

Answer 169

De fato, Certamente, De verdade 1. Many people are very poor indeed. 2. Is this your dog? It is indeed. 3. The book that you gave me was indeed surprising.

Question 170

Inhale / Exhale | verb

Answer 170

I learned these two new words when I talked about swimming. At this point, I mention "breathing" that is different from other sports. 1. I inhale through my mouth and exhale through my nose.

Question 171

Inherit /In hair it/ | verb

Answer 171

Herdar 1. Who will inherit the house when he dies? 2. I inherited my grandfather's house

Question 172

Injury | noun

Answer 172

Dano físico, lesão 1. Several train passengers received/sustained serious injuries in the crash. 2. Injuries to the spine are common among these workers.

Question 173

Inspire | verb

Answer 173

Inspirar 1. His confident leadership inspired his followers. 2. She inspired her students to do the best they could.

Question 174

**Instead (of)** | adverb

Answer 174

Em vez de | Em vez disso ## Footnote 1. I like walking instead of running to work because I can spend more time looking at the beautiful scenery. 2. Why don’t you help instead of complaining? 3. Tonight we will eat pizza instead of hamburger.

Question 175

Intend | verb

Answer 175

Pretender | Ter a intenção de 1. She intends to become president one day. 2. How long do you intend to stay in Paris? to be + intended for someone Ser destinado à 1. The books are intended for young children. 2. The course is intended for intermediate-level students.

Question 176

**Issue** | noun | verb

Answer 176

Assunto, Questão | Emitir 1. Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem). 2. Environmental protection is an important issue. 3. Public education is one of your key issues. 4. JWT is issued by the server 5. The bank now issues credit cards.

Question 177

Just in case

Answer 177

Caso precise

Question 178

Keep | verb

Answer 178

Manter, Continuar 1. I keep the keys in the drawer. 2. I keep telling her not to do it. 3. Some plants keep growing during winter.

Question 179

Lack | noun | verb

Answer 179

Falta, Ausência | Faltar 1. The confusion was due to a lack of communication. 2. Despite the lack of resources, my team met the deadline. 3. What we lack in this house is space to store things.

Question 180

Lately /Leit ly/ | adverb

Answer 180

Ultimamente | Recentemente 1. I haven't been feeling so well lately. 2. Have you been doing anything interesting lately?

Question 181

Latter /Lérer/ | noun

Answer 181

Último 1. Of the two suggestion, I prefer the latter 2. Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year

Question 182

Lead | verb | noun

Answer 182

Liderar, Conduzir | Liderança, Exemplo 1. He took my hand and led me to the door 2. I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition. 3. For the first time in the race Harrison is in the lead. 4. We'll go through the dance routine again - follow my lead

Question 183

Leak /Lik/ | verb | noun

Answer 183

Vazar | Vazamento 1. Water was leaking from the pipe 2. He leaked the names to the press. 3. If you suspect a gas leak, phone the emergency number.

Question 184

Leave | verb

Answer 184

Sair, Partir, Deixar 1. I leave work at five o’clock. 2. I left my jacket in the car.

Question 185

Lecture | noun | verb

Answer 185

Palestra, Conferência | Repreender, Lecionar, Palestrar 1. Who's giving the lecture this afternoon? 2. I attended a lecture on biodiversity during the conference. 3. The mother lectured her son about telling lies.

Question 186

Leisure /Lijãr/ | noun

Answer 186

Lazer 1. Everyone needs moments of leisure to relax and have fun 2. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts 3. Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time

Question 187

Lift

Answer 187

Levantar, Erguer, Elevar 1. My sister is strong enough to lift those heavy boxes. 2. He lifted his glass to his lips. 3. The athlete lifted the weight above his head.

Question 188

Likely | adjective | adverb

Answer 188

Provável | Provavelmente 1. According to the weather forecast, it is likely to rain; 2. It will very likely rain tomorrow; 3. The employment rate is likely to rise in the next year; 4. I'm likely to forget if you don’t remind me.

Question 189

Likewise | adverb

Answer 189

Da mesma forma | Igualmente | Do mesmo modo (=Formal way to say "Me too") 1. Water these plants twice a week and likewise the ones in the bedroom. 2. The US is sending its military into the Middle East to interfere in armed conflicts there, likewise the EU is sending arms and supplies as well.

Question 190

Literally /Lirerly/

Answer 190

Literalmente 1. Translations that are done too literally often don't flow well or don't sound natural. 2. Then you literally cut the sausage down the middle.

Question 191

Teardown | noun

Answer 191

Demolição, Desmontagem Apple 35W duas USB-C compact charger teardown reveals symmetrical internals

Question 192

Load | verb | noun

Answer 192

Carregar | Carga, Carregamento 1. I was just loading the washing machine. 2. Heavy loads are transported by ship. 3. We were behind a truck carrying a load of logs.

Question 193

Mad | adjective

Answer 193

Furioso | Louco 1. He's always complaining and it makes me so mad. 2. I think I must be going mad.

Question 194

Make sure

Answer 194

Certificar-se | garantir 1. Make sure you’re home by midnight. 2. Make sure to tell them I said "hi." 3. Every night, I make sure that the doors are locked.

Question 195

Manage /Ménedgi/ | verb

Answer 195

Conseguir | Gerenciar 1. Don't worry about us - we'll manage! 2. He's not very good at managing people

Question 196

Match | verb

Answer 196

Corresponder | Combinar 1. The goods have to match the samples. 2. The black shoes matched his suit very well. 3. It would be difficult to match the service this airline gives its customers.

Question 197

Matter | noun

Answer 197

Importar | Assunto | Questão 1. This is a matter of some importance. 2. Could I talk to you about a personal matter? 3. Preserving nature is a matter of public concern.

Question 198

Mean | verb

Answer 198

Significar, Querer dizer 1. What does this word mean? 2. The green light means go. 3. I didn’t mean to hurt her. 4. What exactly do you mean by ‘old-fashioned’?

Question 199

Meet /Mit/ | verb

Answer 199

Conhecer, Encontrar 1. Would you like to meet my sister? 2. I met my wife at church. 3. This is Helen. Pleased to meet you. 4. I met an old friend yesterday in front of the library.

Question 200

Melt /Méltih/ | verb

Answer 200

Derreter 1. Melt the chocolate slowly so that it doesn't burn. 2. The road is clear, since the snow has melted.

Question 201

Mess | noun | verb

Answer 201

Bagunça | Bagunçar 1. The house is in a mess 2. She told me that her life was a mess. 3. The boy cleaned up the mess in his room.

Question 202

Milestone | noun

Answer 202

Marco 1. This merger is a milestone in the history of the company. 2. He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real milestone in his life.

Question 203

Miss | verb | noun

Answer 203

Perder, Sentir saudades, Sentir falta de | Falta 1. I’ll miss you when you go. 2. If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss my train. 3. Sorry, I missed that – could you repeat it please?

Question 204

Mistake | noun | verb

Answer 204

Engano, Equívoco | Confundir 1. Even the most intelligent people make mistakes. 2. The seller made a mistake and sent me the wrong dress. 3. He made a lot of mistakes in his test. 4. I think you mistook what I said.

Question 205

Mood /Mud/

Answer 205

Estar a fim de fazer algo, Humor, Disposição 1. You’re in a good mood! 2. Ignore him – he’s in a bad mood. 3. I’m not really in the mood for shopping.

Question 206

Most

Answer 206

A maioria, mais 1. Which subject do you like most? 2. I liked all the cities but I liked Venice most of all. 3. She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. 4. There are various reasons but this is the most important.

Question 207

Narrow /Nérow/ | adjective

Answer 207

Estreito 1. The old village has narrow streets. 2. A narrow bridge/passage/gap

Question 208

Nosy /Nouzi/ | adjective

Answer 208

Curioso | Intrometido 1. She was complaining about her nosy parents 2. I was a nosy kid.

Question 209

Noteworthy /No wordy/ | adjective

Answer 209

Notável, Interessante 1. The actor's noteworthy performance earned him an award. 2. Two noteworthy films open this week.

Question 210

Nowadays /Now adeis/ | adverb

Answer 210

Hoje em dia (at the present time, in comparison to the past) 1. Nowadays, people care more about their health. 2. Who remembers those movies nowadays? 3. Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it.

Question 211

Obviously /Óviesli/ | adverb

Answer 211

Obviamente, Claramente 1. He was in tears and obviously very upset. 2. Obviously the school cannot function without teachers. 3. They were obviously exhausted after the game.

Question 212

Often /Ófen/ | adverb

Answer 212

Frequentemente | Frequência | Muitas vezes 1. I often see her there. 2. How often (= how many times) do you go to the gym? 3. Headaches are often caused by stress.

Question 213

Otherwise

Answer 213

Caso contrário(senão) 1. I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it. 2. I need to hurry, otherwise I will be late.

Question 214

Outage /Aureggi/

Answer 214

Apagão (Power outage = Queda de energia) 1. The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes

Question 215

Outer

Answer 215

Externo / Exterior Remove the outer layers of the onion.

Question 216

Overall

Answer 216

No geral 1. Overall it has been a good year. 2. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems

Question 217

Overcome | verb

Answer 217

Superar | Vencer 1. Eventually she overcame her fear of dogs. 2. I struggled to overcome my fear of heights.

Question 218

Overwhelm | verb

Answer 218

Arrasar | Oprimir | Sobrecarregar | Impressionar 1. I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received. 2. Hard exercising can overwhelm the back muscles. 3. I was just overwhelmed with specific terms...

Question 219

Overwhelming | adjective

Answer 219

Impressionante | Incontrolável | Enorme | Insuportável (=Forte/Grande demais para dar conta) 1. She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened. 2. It was an overwhelming victory for the local team. 3. An overwhelming majority has voted in favour of the proposal.

Question 220

Owe /Ou/ | verb

Answer 220

Dever HAVE DEBTS, AS A RESULT 1. I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents. 2. We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).

Question 221

Own | adjective | verb

Answer 221

Próprio | Possuir 1. I run my own business 2. If you really want to own something, own this moment in front of you. Own what you’re doing. Be present. Be here now. Be still.

Question 222

Perform | verb

Answer 222

Realizar, Executar, Desempenhar 1. Computers can perform a variety of tasks. 2. The car performed poorly during the tests.

Question 223

Physically /Fizicli/

Answer 223

Fisicamente (go in person) 1. No one could have climbed that wall - it's physically impossible.

Question 224

Pitfall | noun

Answer 224

Armadilha | Imprevisto | Cilada 1. The store fell into one of the major pitfalls of small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late. 2. There's a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid. 3. I read the loan contract carefully to avoid pitfalls.

Question 225

Pleasant /Plézant/ | adjective

Answer 225

Agradável 1. Pleasant weather 2. We had a very pleasant evening

Question 226

**Plenty** /Pleny | Plenty/ | adverb | adjective | noun

Answer 226

Bastante, Em abundância, Muito(a) ## Footnote 1. Water is plenty on our planet, but we must save it. 2. It rained plenty last night, so the river is high. 3. Do not worry, we have plenty of time

Question 227

Plot | verb | noun

Answer 227

Conspirar | Enredo, Conspiração 1. I can’t believe that he’s plotting against his own father 2. (The movie has a very simple plot)

Question 228

Postpone | verb

Answer 228

Adiar 1. The trip has been postponed until next week. 2. The meeting was postponed for another week.

Question 229

Pretend | verb | adjective

Answer 229

Simular, Fingir | Fazer de conta, Imaginário Lets pretend = Vamos supor 1. He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did 2. The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs. 3. Do you want a cup of tea? she asks, offering me a pretend cup

Question 230

Prideful | adjective

Answer 230

Orgulhoso 1. Here are two suggestions for avoiding or abandoning a prideful attitude.

Question 231

Pride | noun

Answer 231

Orgulho 1. She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award 2. Pride was his downfall.

Question 232

Pronounce /Prenaumtz/ | verb

Answer 232

Pronunciar 1. It is hard to pronounce the last name of my foreign friend. 2. How do you pronounce his name?

Question 233

Proof /Pruf/ | noun

Answer 233

Prova | Comprovante 1. "How old are you?" "21." "Do you have any proof on you?" 2. I have a suspicion that he's having an affair, though I don't have any concrete (= definite) proof.

Question 234

Purchase /Purtchez/ | verb

Answer 234

Comprar | Adquirir (Purchasing /Purtchzing/) 1. The couple is very happy with the purchase of the house. 2. How do you wish to pay for your purchases? 3. "...is starting to use their purchasing power in communities..."

Question 235

Purpose /Purpez/ | noun

Answer 235

Propósito | Finalidade 1. I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation. 2. He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well). 3. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company.

Question 236

Raise | verb | noun

Answer 236

Levantar, Aumentar, Criar* | Aumento (*to look after a child until he or she has become an adult) 1. Would all those in favour please raise their hands? 2. They have raised taxes. 3. She raised her hand. 4. I was born and raised here.* 5. She asked the boss for a raise.

Question 237

Rather than /Réder den/

Answer 237

Ao invés de 1. I'd like wine rather than beer if that's okay. 2. I prefer photographing people rather than places. 3. You can use cocoa powder to make the cake rather than chocolate - it's a bit of a cheat, but nobody notices the difference.

Question 238

Real estate /Rilistate/

Answer 238

Imóveis (Real state agent = Corretor) (Real state agency = Imobiliária) 1. We’re planning to buy some real estate in the city. 2. Investing in real estate is usually quite safe.

Question 239

Realize | verb

Answer 239

Perceber | Realizar 1. I suddenly realized I’d met him before. 2. They finally realized their goal of buying a summer home.

Question 240

Recognize /Récoginaiz/ | verb

Answer 240

Reconhecer | Admitir 1. I recognized her from her picture. 2. I did not recognize her after all these years.

Question 241

Referral /Referall/ | noun

Answer 241

Referência | Indicação 1. The doctor gave him a referral to (= arranged for him to see) the consultant. 2. 75% of the company's hires come from employee referrals.

Question 242

Regardless

Answer 242

Independentemente, Sem considerar, Indiferente 1. Same rules apply regardless of age 2. The products of the company sell well regardless of their price. 3. She’ll make a decision regardless of what we think.

Question 243

Regard | verb | noun

Answer 243

Considerar | Respeito, Consideração 1. I have the greatest regard for her. 2. She is generally regarded as one of the greatest singers of this century. 3. I am writing with regard to your letter of June 24.1

Question 244

Regret /Rigrét/ | verb | noun

Answer 244

Arrepender, Lamentar | Arrependimento 1. Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret? 2. I’m going to regret eating all those nachos. 3. We married very young, but I’ve no regrets.

Question 245

Relay /Rilei/ | verb

Answer 245

Retransmitir | Passar adiante 1. The radio station relayed the president's speech 2. I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.

Question 246

Reliable /Rilaiable/ | adjective

Answer 246

Confiável, De Confiança 1. Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it. 2. My car is old but it’s reliable. 3. Reliable information

Question 247

Remain | verb

Answer 247

Permanecer, Ficar, Restar, Sobrar 1. The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days. 2. Only a few hundred of these animals remain today. 3. Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm.

Question 248

Remarkable | adjective

Answer 248

Incrível, Formidável, Impressionante, Extraordinário 1. Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man. 2. The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.

Question 249

Resemble /Rizemble/ | verb

Answer 249

Parecer | Lembrar de alguém 1. You resemble your mother very closely 2. After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.

Question 250

Revamp /rivemp/ | verb | noun

Answer 250

Renovar, Reformar | Reformulação 1. We revamped the management system, but the business is doing no better than it was before. 2. The walled garden was completely revamped last year. 3. The company has spent $5 million on a major revamp of its offices. 4. He is planning a radical revamp of his squad.

Question 251

Rid | verb

Answer 251

Livrar, Libertar make someone or something free of 1. In the city, it is hard to rid a building permanently of pests 2. We now have the greatest chance ever to rid the world of nuclear weapons

Question 252

Rise | verb | noun

Answer 252

Aumentar | Aumento 1. Inflation is rising at/by 2.1 percent a month. 2. After a long career with the company, she has risen to the position of chief executive. 3. A sudden temperature rise

Question 253

Roughly /Rófly/ | adverb

Answer 253

Rústico | Grosseiramente | Aproximadamente 1. Roughly chop the tomatoes. 2. There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million

Question 254

Rule of thumb /Rul of suma/

Answer 254

Regra geral / Regra básica / Regra de ouro

Question 255

Scratch | verb | noun

Answer 255

Arranhar, riscar | arranhão 1. Cats love to scratch furniture. 2. My glasses is not scracthed. I learned this word with Kila when we talk about the glasses. Her glasses was scratched.

Question 256

Seem | verb

Answer 256

Parecer 1. It seems (that) she can't come 2. She seemed happy. 3. You seem very quiet today.

Question 257

Sense | noun

Answer 257

Senso | Sentido | Sensação | Noção 1. The job requires a great sense of responsibility. 2. Touch is one of the five senses. 3. The visit gave the group a sense of the lay of the land.

Question 258

Several /Séverow/

Answer 258

Vários 1. Several newspapers quoted the minister's statement. 2. Several people have complained about the scheme. 3. The manual had instructions in several languages. 4. I've seen "Batman" several times. 5. Several of my friends are learning English.

Question 259

Shame | verb | noun

Answer 259

Envergonhar | Vergonha, Pena 1. The behaviour of a few children has shamed the whole school. 2. (Have some more vegetables - it would be a shame to waste them.)

Question 260

Shift | verb | noun

Answer 260

Mudar, Deslocar | Mudança 1. There will be a shift in power after the next election. 2. There has been a shift in public opinion on this matter. 3. a night shift

Question 261

Sink | verb

Answer 261

Afundar 1. The Titanic was a passenger ship which sank (to the bottom of the ocean) in 1912. To (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level: 2. The water in the lake sank several feet during the long, dry summer.

Question 262

Skyrocket | verb

Answer 262

Disparar 1. House prices have skyrocketed in recent months

Question 263

Sneak Peek | noun

Answer 263

Espiada (an opportunity to see something before it is officially available) 1. The company is offering a sneak peek at the new software.

Question 264

Somehow / Anyhow

Answer 264

De alguma maneira 1. It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow. 2. I will find a solution to the problem somehow.

Question 265

Spare | adjective | verb

Answer 265

Livre, Disponível, Extra, Ocioso|Economizar, Poupar 1. We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us. 2. Could I have a word with you when you have a spare moment/minute? 3. Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone.

Question 266

Spell | verb | noun

Answer 266

Soletrar 1. I think it's important that children should be taught to spell 2. How do you spell receive? Feitiço 1. The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog. 2. A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell.

Question 267

Spot | noun | verb

Answer 267

Local, ponto, mancha | localizar 1. This looks like a nice spot for a picnic. 2. If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.

Question 268

Stain /stein/ | verb | noun

Answer 268

Manchar | Mancha 1. Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes. 2. While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil. 3. You can remove a red wine stain from a carpet by sprinkling salt over it.

Question 269

Stand | verb

Answer 269

Ficar de pé, Estar de pé, permanecer 1. The tower stands in the middle of a field. 2. Please stand when the bride arrives.

Question 270

Stare /Stér/ | noun | verb

Answer 270

Olhar fixamente | Encarar 1. She gave him a long stare but didn't answer his question. 2. Don't stare at people like that, it's rude.

Question 271

Steady /Stédi/ | adjective | verb

Answer 271

Estável, Constante | Estabilizar, Firmar 1. Progress has been slow but steady. 2. The bank provides loans to clients with a steady income. 3. He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired.

Question 272

Still | adjective

Answer 272

Imóvel | Parado Staying in the same position; not moving: 1. I can't brush your hair if you don't keep/hold still. 2. Children find it difficult to sit/stand/stay still for very long.

Question 273

Straight /Streit/ | adjective | adverb

Answer 273

Reto, Direito | Direto 1. The dog seemed to be coming straight at/for me 2. Go straight along this road and turn left at the traffic lights.

Question 274

Stream | noun | verb

Answer 274

Fluxo | Escorrer 1. There has been a steady stream of phone calls from worried customers. 2. I've got a terrible cold and my nose has been streaming all week.

Question 275

Struggle | verb | noun

Answer 275

Lutar, Sofrer | Luta, Esforço 1. After a lot of struggle, we finally reached our goal. 2. He’s struggling to pay his bills. 3. I struggled during university, but I managed to graduate.

Question 276

Stuck /Sták/ | adjective | verb

Answer 276

Preso, Emperrado | Fixar, Grudar Past of stick 1. We were stuck at the airport for twelve hours. 2. I keep getting stuck on difficult words.

Question 277

Stuff /Stáf/ | noun

Answer 277

Coisa | Negócio 1. I will go to the supermarket to buy some sweet stuff. 2. Can I leave my stuff at your house?

Question 278

Stumble /Stamble/ | verb

Answer 278

Tropeçar 1. The child stumbled on a stone and almost fell 2. Rachel stumbled on the rocks

Question 279

Sudden | adjective

Answer 279

Súbito All of a sudden(=De repente) 1. All of a sudden she got up and walked out.1 2. a sudden change 3. His sudden death was a shock to us all. 4. The rain caused a sudden drop in temperature 5. The sudden weather change was unexpected.

Question 280

Sue /Sul/ | verb

Answer 280

Processar 1. He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue. 2. She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce.

Question 281

Suggest /Sãgdiést/ | verb

Answer 281

Sugerir 1. There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty. 2. I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.

Question 282

Suppose | verb

Answer 282

Supor | Imaginar 1. Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he's busy 2. I suppose the woman next to my brother is his girlfriend. 3. I suppose he feels angry with her.

Question 283

Surgery

Answer 283

Cirurgia 1. He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour

Question 284

Takeaways

Answer 284

Aprendizado | Conclusão 1. The takeaway from the conference was how competitive the tourism industry has become. 2. At the end of the class, the teacher gives us the takeaway points.

Question 285

Take | verb

Answer 285

Levar, Pegar, Tomar, Aceitar, Demorar 1. I always take my umbrella with me. 2. Take a look at this 3. He takes the bus to work. 4. I need to take a shower 5. I took the Northern Lights for granted 6. Do they take credit cards here? 7. She took ages to get the house looking the way she wanted it.

Question 286

Tender | adjective

Answer 286

Macio, Suave, Sensível 1. My steak was beautifully tender. 2. A tender kiss

Question 287

**Though**

Answer 287

Apesar | Embora | Ainda que | Even Though(=Apesar De) ## Footnote 1. Though she’s quite small, she’s very strong. 2. Nina didn’t phone, even though she said she would. 3. Though she liked the dress, she did not buy it.

Question 288

Threat /Thréat/ | noun

Answer 288

Ameaça, Perigo 1. She was fired after making threats to her co-workers. 2. Deforestation represents a threat to the environment.

Question 289

Thrill | Thirlled | verb, noun | adjective

Answer 289

Emocionar(Emoção) | Emocionado - Animado 1. The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance. 2. I love the thrill of riding a rollercoaster! 3. The thrill of winning a competition 4. My parents weren’t too thrilled when they found out.

Question 290

Thrive /Tráiv/ | verb

Answer 290

Prosperar 1. His business thrived in the years before the war. 2. Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving.

Question 291

Through

Answer 291

Através de, Por meio de, Durante 1. He worked through the night. 2. She got the job through hard work. 3. I met my girlfriend through my brother.

Question 292

Throughout

Answer 292

Ao longo, Por todo 1. The disease spread quickly throughout the country. 2. The event had repercussions throughout Europe 3. He stayed by her side throughout her long illness.

Question 293

**Tiny** /Taini/ | adjective

Answer 293

Minúsculo, Ínfimo | =Very small ## Footnote 1. A tiny baby 2. The Earth looks tiny compared to the Sun.

Question 294

Tough /Tóf/ | adjective

Answer 294

Resistente, Duro, Difícil 1. The table did not break because it is very tough. 2. These toys are made from tough plastic. 3. Be tough on yourself and understanding to others

Question 295

Towards /Tóurdz/

Answer 295

Em direção a | Rumo a 1. She stood up and walked towards him. 2. I am walking towards the east side of the park.

Question 296

Treat /Trit/ | verb

Answer 296

Tratar 1. It's wrong to treat animals as if they had no feelings. 2. Our company treats its workers with respect 3. My parents treated us all the same when we were kids

Question 297

Trial | noun

Answer 297

Julgamento, Teste 1. The trial began with an order from the judge. 2. The two men are now on trial for attempted murder. 3. The drug is currently undergoind trials

Question 298

Unfair

Answer 298

Injusto | Desleal 1. An unfair system 2. The competition was considered unfair

Question 299

Unfortunate | noun

Answer 299

Infeliz | Lamentável 1. She has inherited her father’s large nose, which is very unfortunate 2. What happened to Monica was just a freak accident – it was very unfortunate. 3. I lost the bet due to my unfortunate choice.

Question 300

Unleash | verb

Answer 300

Desencadear | Liberar 1. At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed. 2. Rachel's arrival on the scene had unleashed passions in him that he could scarcely control. 3. The vice president unleashed a furious attack on leading Democratic representatives in Congress.

Question 301

**Up to**

Answer 301

Até | being the responsibility of (someone) ## Footnote 1. Up to yesterday, we had no idea where the child was. 2. The decision is up to you. 3. If it were up to me, I’d do it.

Question 302

Upset

Answer 302

Aborrecido | Chateado | Triste 1. They had an argument and she’s still upset about it. 2. He's upset because She's leaving.

Question 303

Usually

Answer 303

Geralmente | Habitualmente | Normalmente 1. I usually get home at about six o’clock. 2. I usually have lunch at midday.

Question 304

Waste | verb | noun

Answer 304

Desperdiçar, Perder, Esbanjar | Desperdício 1. Meetings are a waste of time. 2. Why waste your money on things you don’t need? 3. We are always busy and have no time to waste. 4. Food waste is actually a serious problem.

Question 305

Weird | ajective

Answer 305

Estranho, Esquisito 1. I had a really weird dream last night. 2. She is a little weird in the way she dresses, I have to admit.

Question 306

Wet and Moist /Móist/ | noun

Answer 306

Úmido 1. This cake is nice and moist! Wet is more than moist. When I dive in a pool, I am wet. Or, When I take a shower, my hair is wet.

Question 307

Whether

Answer 307

Se I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef. I wasn't sure whether you'd like it. I didn’t know whether he was too busy or (whether) he just didn’t want to see me.

Question 308

Whole /Roll/ | noun | adjective | adverb

Answer 308

Todo | Inteiro | Totalmente On the whole(=de modo geral)1 As a whole(=Como um todo, na totalidade)2 1. She spent the whole afternoon studying 2. On the whole we’re very happy.1 3. The population as a whole is getting healthier.2

Question 309

Will | verb | noun

Answer 309

Desejar | Vontade 1. She willed herself to remember his name. 2. After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live (= the desire and determination to stay alive). 3. Against their will (= although they did not want to), they were forced to hand over the money.

Question 310

Wisdom /Uizdam/

Answer 310

Sabedoria | Bom senso 1. Before I went off to university my father gave me a few words of wisdom. 2. I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.

Question 311

Wise | adjective

Answer 311

Sábio 1. They decided that it was wiser to wait until they were making a little more money before buying a house. 2. I never used to save money but now I'm a little older and wiser I can see the point of it.

Question 312

Wrap | verb | noun

Answer 312

Embrulhar, Envolver | Embrulho 1. The child wrapped the gift with great care. 2. Wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two hours.

Question 313

Get rid of something/someone

Answer 313

Desfazer, Livrar-se de... 1. I can’t wait to get rid of that ugly old couch. 2. We finally got rid of my little sister by telling her scary stories. 3. We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.

Question 314

Awareness /Auérness/ | noun

Answer 314

Conhecimento Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade We need to raise public awareness of the issue

Question 315

Spread /Spréd/ | verb | noun

Answer 315

Espalhar, Propagar | Expansão, Propagação 1. The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind. 2. The virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids. 3. They are looking for ways to slow down the spread of the disease. 4. The web allows the rapid spread of information.

Question 316

Like I said

Answer 316

Como eu disse…

Question 317

Sore | adjective

Answer 317

Dolorido 1. After the marathon, my muscles were sore. 2. My feet were sore with all the walking. I've learned this word in a class with Maylise, when we were talking about the some workouts.

Question 318

Take care

Answer 318

Cuidar, Se cuide! 1. I can take care of my self 2. Take care if you are planning to go out tonight 3. Bye, Melissa." "Goodbye Rozzie, take care.

Question 319

Tailored | adjective

Answer 319

Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person Personalizado, sob medida 1. Arrangements can be tailored to meet individual requirements 2. They prefer a tailored approach.

Question 320

Knowledge /nóledg/ | noun

Answer 320

Conhecimento 1. Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive. 2. A lack of knowledge on the part of teachers is a real problem. 3. The owner claims the boat was being used without her knowledge.

Question 321

**Underneath**

Answer 321

Debaixo, Embaixo, Situated directly below | I’ve learned this word when I was reading about the mat-error… ## Footnote 1. Single error message to be shown underneath the form field 2. They found a bomb underneath the car.

Question 322

**Divert** /devãrt | daivãrt/ | verb

Answer 322

Desviar, distrair ## Footnote 1. Use the proxying support in the webpack development server to divert certain URLs to a backend server. 2. Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced

Question 323

**Rate** /uReite/ | verb, noun

Answer 323

Avaliar, Classificar | Taxa ## Footnote 1. The program has been rated a great success 2. How do you rate him as a football player? 3. Although she's recovering from her illness, her rate of progress is quite slow.

Question 324

**Tackle** | verb

Answer 324

Enfrentar, Resolver, Lidar ## Footnote 1. There are many ways of tackling this problem 2. We will tackle this gap 3. I tackled him about his careless work.

Question 325

**Heavy** | adjective

Answer 325

Pesado | I used this word because I wanted explain the muscle is heavier than fat ## Footnote 1. How heavy is that box? 2. My sister is strong enough to lift those heavy boxes.

Question 326

**Exposure** | noun

Answer 326

Exposição ## Footnote 1. Regular sunlight exposure can be good for health 2. You should always limit your exposure to the sun.

Question 327

**Expose** | verb

Answer 327

Expor, Revelar ## Footnote 1. The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force. 2. He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.

Question 328

**Spark** | noun, verb

Answer 328

Faísca | Provocar, Gerar, Acender ## Footnote 1. You can start a fire by rubbing two dry pieces of wood together until you produce a spark. 2. The explosion sparked a fire

Question 329

Once in a while

Answer 329

De vez em quando 1. We see each other every once in a while. 2. I visit my grandparents once in a while.

Question 330

**Tight** | adjective

Answer 330

Apertado, firme, justo ## Footnote 1. That jacket's too tight - you need a bigger size. 2. This lid is on very tight.

Question 331

**Carry** | verb

Answer 331

Carregar, Levar, Transportar, Suportar ## Footnote 1. She carried her tired child upstairs to bed. 2. The bus that was involved in the accident was carrying children to school. 3. The weight of the cathedral roof is carried by two rows of pillars.

Question 332

**Accomplish** | verb

Answer 332

Realizar, completar ## Footnote 1. The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes. 2. I will need several hours to accomplish this task.

Question 333

**Drop** | verb | noun

Answer 333

Soltar, (deixar) cair, abandonar, largar, Deixar | Gota ## Footnote 1. I’m going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead 2. They dropped me off at the main entrance 3. Apple will drop the notch in 2022, starting with the high-end iPhone 14 Pro. **As a noun** I thought I felt a drop of rain

Question 334

**Adaptive** /ãdéptiv/ | adjective

Answer 334

Adaptável ## Footnote 1. Effective leaders need to be highly adaptive 2. We teach our clients to run projects in an adaptive manner

Question 335

**Expect** | verb

Answer 335

Esperar ## Footnote 1. He didn't expect to see me. 2. Change often happens when you least expect it.

Question 336

**Involve** | verb

Answer 336

Implicar, envolver ## Footnote 1. I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning 2. The job involved working with a team 3. Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes.

Question 337

**Slight(ly)** | adjective

Answer 337

Ligeiro(Ligeiramente), leve ## Footnote 1. She had a slight headache. 2. A slight improvement 3. His grades are slightly better than the average.

Question 338

**Support** | verb | noun

Answer 338

Apoiar, suportar | Apoio, suporte ## Footnote 1. I think it’s important to support local businesses by buying locally 2. I don’t know how they manage to support their expensive lifestyle 3. The best support for a camera is a tripod 4. Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people

Question 339

**Tie** | verb | noun

Answer 339

Amarrar, Prender, Vincular | Laço, Gravata, Empate ## Footnote 1. I tie my hair back when it's hot. 2. He always wears a jacket and tie to work. 3. They have changed the scoring system because there have been too many ties.

Question 340

**Suitable** /Surable/ | adjective

Answer 340

Apropriado, adequado, indicado, apto ## Footnote 1. The film is not suitable for children 2. Hiking shoes are not suitable for running. 3. She got the job because she was the most suitable candidate.

Question 341

**Outdoor Kitchen**

Answer 341

Área Gourmet

Question 342

**Vary** /véri/ | verb

Answer 342

Variar, alterar ## Footnote 1. The value of stocks will vary from month to month 2. Prices vary between $65 and $160 3. He tried to vary his diet

Question 343

**During**

Answer 343

Durante ## Footnote 1. I woke up several times during the night 2. We hope to spend some weekends in the country during the summer

Question 344

**Resort** | verb | noun

Answer 344

Recorrer | Recurso | alternative solution ## Footnote 1. During the blackout, we resorted to candles 2. I will take the new medication only as a last resort

Question 345

**Care** | noun | verb

Answer 345

Cuidado, atenção, assistência | Importar, cuidar ## Footnote 1. The roads are icy, so drive with care 2. Mira’s going to be very weak for a long time after the operation, so she’ll need a lot of care 3. She’s never cared very much about her appearance 4. Your parents are only doing this because they care about(=love) you 5. I don’t care how much it costs, just buy it

Question 346

**Feasible (Feasibility)**

Answer 346

Factível, Viável (Viabilidade)

Question 347

**Stale** | adjective

Answer 347

Velho, Obsoleto, Vencido | No longer fresh ## Footnote The bread has gone stale

Question 348

**Nasty** | adjective

Answer 348

Desagradável, Péssimo, Horrível, Nojento ## Footnote 01. She said some really nasty things about him 02. The film contained nasty scenes which shocked the audience

Question 349

**Alike**

Answer 349

Parecido, Igual, Semelhante, Da mesma forma ## Footnote 01. You and your father don’t look very much alike 02. Completely different spellings but they sound exactly alike

Question 350

**Jealous** | adjective

Answer 350

Invejoso, ciumento ## Footnote 01. Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend 02. He had always been very jealous of his brother’s good lucks

Question 351

**Caveat** */caviat/* | noun

Answer 351

Advertência, aviso ## Footnote 01. He agreed to the interview, with the caveat that he could approve the final article

Question 352

**Highly** | adverb

Answer 352

Altamente, Muito, Extremamente ## Footnote 1. All of your teachers are very friendly and highly professional 2. Details known by only a few highly placed persons

Question 353

**Awful** | adjective

Answer 353

Terrível, Horrível ## Footnote 1. The food was awful. 2. The cheese had an awful smell. 3. She'd been ill and she looked awful.

Question 354

**Nebulous** | adjective

Answer 354

Nebuloso *When you fly in a plane on an overcast day, the land below you looks nebulous and indistinct. You can also use nebulous in a more figurative way, to describe vague ideas or fuzzy concepts* ## Footnote 1. She has a few nebulous ideas about what she might want to do in the future, but nothing definite.

Question 355

**Remark** | verb | noun

Answer 355

Observar, Comentar | Observação, Comentário ## Footnote 1. I think if you read his remarks, you’ll find them very fair. 2. The children made rude remarks about the old man.

Question 356

**Far**

Answer 356

Longe, Distante ## Footnote 1. How far is it from Australia to New Zealand? 2. Even the closest stores are pretty far.

Question 357

**Soar** | verb

Answer 357

Subir, disparar ## Footnote 1. House prices soared a further 20 percent. 2. Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters.

Question 358

**Invent** | verb

Answer 358

Inventar ## Footnote But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true.

Question 359

**Succeed** | verb

Answer 359

Ter êxito, Ter sucesso, Suceder ## Footnote 1. The student succeeded in finding a job. 2. She’s been trying to pass her driving test for years and she finally succeeded.

Question 360

**Awkward** | adjective

Answer 360

Péssimo, Desconfortável, Estranho ## Footnote 1. There was an awkward silence after the bad joke. 2. He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).

Question 361

**Stunned** | adjective

Answer 361

Impressionado, Chocado ## Footnote 01. I was stunned after watching a movie about the war. 02. I was stunned when I saw my sister's new look.

Question 362

**Unless** | conjunction

Answer 362

A menos que, a não ser que ## Footnote 1. I will be there unless it rains. 2. You can't get a job unless you have experience (= you can only get a job if you have experience).

Question 363

**Ahead of time/schedule**

Answer 363

Com antecedência, Antecipadamente ## Footnote 1. The tunnel was finished ahead of schedule. 2. We had a date for lunch, and I said I’d call her ahead of time to decide where.

Question 364

**Outlook** | noun

Answer 364

Panorama, Cenário, Perspectiva, Horizonte ## Footnote 1. The economic outlook is good. 2. If the inflationary outlook continues to get worse, the central bank will not hesitate to act.

Question 365

**Last** | adjective, verb

Answer 365

Último, Passado, Final | Durar ## Footnote Did you hear the storm last night? *As a verb…* 1. We build our products to last 2. The meeting lasted two hours. 3. This pen should last (you) a lifetime if you take care of it.

Question 366

**Leverage** | Noun, Verb

Answer 366

Influência, Alavancagem | Alavancar, Aproveitar *to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better* ## Footnote 1. Passkeys have a real shot to take off because they leverage a device you already have. 2. We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners. **As a noun** 1. The US has very little leverage in that part of the world. 2. If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage.

Question 367

**Streamlined** | adjective

Answer 367

Aperfeiçoado, Simplificado, Eficiente ## Footnote 1. streamlined business methods 2. Our latest model has been revamped to give it a more modern, streamlined look.

Question 368

**Worthy** | Adjective

Answer 368

Digno, Merecedor ## Footnote He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is.

Question 369

**Accurate** | adjective

Answer 369

Preciso, Exato | without any mistakes ## Footnote 1. The aim at all times is to have an accurate estimate of the final cost. 2. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain

Question 370

**Arrange** | verb

Answer 370

Organizar, providenciar, combinar ## Footnote 1. Who arranged these flowers so beautifully? 2. He arranged a meeting between the two leaders

Question 371

**Beg** | verb

Answer 371

Implorar, pedir ## Footnote 1. They have trained their dog to sit up and beg.

Question 372

**Excerpt** | noun

Answer 372

Trecho | a short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc. ## Footnote 1. An excerpt from her new thriller will appear in this weekend's magazine.

Question 373

**Breakthrough** | noun | adjective

Answer 373

Avanço, progresso, inovação | inovador

Question 374

**Prior** | adjective

Answer 374

Anterior, prévio ## Footnote 1. The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish. 2. The candidate must have prior experience in the position.

Question 375

Skeptical adjective

Answer 375

Cético or Desconfiado Many experts remain skeptical about/of his claims

Question 376

**Chase** verb | noun

Answer 376

Perseguir, Perseguição Dogs chase cats, cats chase mice, and mice are in big trouble