World Wise Flashcards
Book vocabulary (21 cards)
auction
public sale where things are sold to the person who offers to pay the most money. leilão
break-up
the coming to an end of a relationship or marriage
commitment
promise to be loyal to someone. comprometimento
drop-dead gorgeus
sensationally attractive or impressive. deslumbrante
(to be) hooked on something
to almost be addicted to something. viciada
knock down
to hit someone with a vehicle while you are driving, so that they are hurt or killed. atropelar. bater
mannerism
things that people do repeatedly with their face, hands and voice, often without being aware of doing so.
significant other
a person with whom you share a long-term romantic relationship. we’re all supposed to bring our significant others.
steady relationship
a serious relationship
tease
to laugh at someone in a playful way. I hate when people tease me because of my accent
glare
a harsh, bright light. brilho
crew
the group of people witch operate a ship. equipe técnica
accomplice
a person who helps another in committing a crime. cúmplice
appeal
a formal request to change a previous legal decision. The criminal’s appeal was rejected.
inmate
a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. Preso
inquest
an official process to discover the cause of someone’s death. quest: busca. inquest: inquérito
money laundering
the process to hide the source of money which has been obtained by illegal means. lavagem de dinheiro
scheme
a clever and usually dishonest plan to do something
kidnapping
sequestro
blackmail
chantagem
identify theft
roubo de identidade
