Vocabulary

Question	Answer
to sap	to gradually make something weak; to drain
set out (pv)	to start doing something when you have already decided what you want to achieve; to start a journey
to know your own mind	to be certain about what you believe or want
stick to your guns (on sth)	to continue to have your beliefs or continue with a plan of action, even if other people disagree with you
trouper (n)	anyone with a lot of experience who can be depended on and does not complain (approving) a successful entertainer who has had a lot of experience
fill sb in (on) sth	to give someone extra or missing information
to speak your mind	to say what you think about something very directly
to cross your mind	If an idea crosses your mind, you think about it for a short time
to be in two minds about (sth)	to be unable to decide about something; Ex: I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning.
to set (sth) up (pv)	to start a company or organization; to arrange for something to happen
drawback (n)	a problem or disadvantage The only drawback with this camera is the price.
demanding (adj)	needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort ex: a demanding job
perk (n) (usually plural)	an advantage, such as money or a car, that you are given because of your job ex: A mobile phone is one of the perks of the job.
conscientious (adj) /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/	always doing your work with a lot of care
sensitive (adj)	kind; easily upset; a sensitive subject or situation needs to be dealt carefully; easily damaged (sensitive eyes); sensitive equipment is able to measure very small changes
to have a gut feeling to go with your gut feeling	a reaction/feeling, etc that you feel certain is right, although you have no reason to think so; to follow your stincts
to face sth head on	to deal with a problem or a difficult situation
absent-minded (adj)	often forgetting things syn: forgetful
put (sth) off (pv)	to decide or arrange to do sth at a later time; to postpone
rough (adj)	not smooth; approximate; sick (never before a noun); difficult or unpleasant; dangerous or violent; not perfect/quickly done and not perfect
aisle (n) /aɪl/	a passage between the lines of seats or goods in a plane, church, supermarket, etc
ingenious (adj)	very clever and involving new ideas, equipment, or methods: an ingenious idea/scheme/solution The film's plot is ingenious.
resourceful (adj)	good at finding ways to solve problems
tough-minded (adj)	basing decisions on facts and principles rather than personal feelings
sympathetic (adj)	showing that you understand and care about someone's problems; agreeing with or supporting someone's ideas or actions
overbearing (adj)	trying to have too much control over other people
steady (adj)	happening gradually; still and not shaking; not changing
critical (adj)	saying that sb or sth is bad or wrong; very important for the way things will happen in the future; extremely serious or dangerous; giving judgments and opinions on books, plays, films, etc.
grossly (adv)	to a large extent; extremely
outright (adv)	completely or immediately
blatant (adj)	describes sth bad that is very obvious or intentional adv. blatantly tradução: ruidoso, espalhafatoso
a loaded question	a question that has particular words chosen to suggest the answer that's wanted. uma pergunta capciosa
charged (adj) [of arguments or subjects]	causing strong feelings and differences of opinions or, more generally, filled with emotion or excitement containing a lot of
textbook (adj)	of an example of sth extremely good or thought to be usual or typical ex: It was a textbook example of how to deal with the problem.
to take on	to accept a responsibility ex: I don't want to take on too much work.
loan shark (n)	a person who charges high interest rates for lending money to sb agiota
smart set	people who are fashionable, rich and often artistic or well-educated
the jet set	rich, fashionable people who travel around the world enjoying themselves inf.
glitterati	rich, famous and fashionable people whose activities are of interest to the public and are written about in some newspapers and magazines
starlet (n)	a young female actor who hopes to be or is thought likely to be famous in the future [often disapproving]
the dizzy heights of sth	a very important position ex: Do you think she'll reach the dizzy heights of Senior Editor before she's 30? to scale the dizzy heights of high society [humorous]
finishing school (n)	a school or college where young women from rich families are taught how to behave in fashionable society
aftermath (n)	a situation that's the result of an accident, crime, or other violent event. ex. There are calls for tighter airport security in the aftermath of last week's bombing.
to depict (v) /dɪˈpɪkt/	to represent sb or sth in a picture or story ex. The cartoon depicts the president as a vampire.
compelling (adj)	very exciting or interesting and making you want to watch, listen, etc. ex. a compelling story if a reason, argument, etc is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong. ex. compelling evidence
pillbox (n)	a small, very strong building with narrow holes in the walls through which guns can be fired
ace (adj)	very good [informal]
straightforward (adj)	honest; saying clearly and honestly what you think
to wear the trousers	(especially of a woman) to be the person in a relationship who is in control and who makes decisions for both people ex. Brian may seem bossy, but I'll tell you it's Lisa that really wears the trousers in that relationship.
to prompt (v)	cause - to cause sth ex. His remarks prompted a lot of discussion. prompt sb to do sth What prompted him to leave?
outlook (n)	the likely future situation ex. The outlook for the economy next year is bleak. the way a person thinks about sth Despite her illness, she has a very positive outlook on life.
worthwhile (adj)	useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort: ex. It's a difficult course but it's very worthwhile.
frenzy (n)	the state of being so excited, nervous, or anxious that you cannot control what you are doing: ex. She hit him in a frenzy of rage.
blizzard (n)	a storm with strong winds and snow
to be engrossed in sth	giving all your attention in sth
inherent (adj)	existing as a natural and basic part of something: ex. The desire for freedom is inherent in all people.
hindsight (n)	the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened: ex. With hindsight, I should have taken the job. retrospectiva
ghastly (adj)	very bad or unpleasant
lifespan (n)	the amount of time that a person lives or a thing exists
startling (adj)	making you feel very surprised ex: startling news
open-ended (adj)	An open-ended activity or situation does not have a planned ending Ex: We are not willing to enter into open-ended discussions.
overview (n)	a short description giving the most important facts about something Ex: I'll just give you an overview of the job.
close-knit (adj)	A close-knit group of people is one in which everyone helps and supports each other ex: a close-knit community
skirmish (n)	a small fight
effect x affect	to make something happen Ex: The civil rights movement effected a huge change in America. to influence someone or something, or cause them to change Ex: The building was badly affected by the fire.
buckle (n)	a metal object used to fasten the ends of a belt or strap
juggler (n) to juggle (v)	malabarista to try to do several things at once, when it is difficult to have enough time Ex: Many women have to juggle work and family. to keep two or more objects such as balls in the air by throwing them repeatedly, usually in order to entertain people
to cope with (sth)	to deal quite successfully with a difficult situation Ex: How do you cope with stress?
clog (v)	to fill something so that nothing can pass through it, or to be filled in this way [often passive] The plughole was clogged with hair. If you eat too much fat, your arteries will clog up.
overcome (v)	to deal with and control a problem or feeling Ex: He's trying to overcome his drug addiction and find a job. to suddenly have too much of a feeling Ex: She was overcome by emotion. to become sick or weak because you have been breathing smoke or poisonous gas Ex: One worker died when he was overcome by chemical fumes.
a kick in the teeth	it means you have been treated badly or have received disappointing news.
at the end of 'your' tether	having reached the limit of your patience
food for thought	If something is 'food for thought' it provides mental stimulus
go out on a limb for someone	If you 'go out on a limb for someone' you put yourself in a disadvantaged position to support them
to be 'no spring chicken'	not to be young anymore
to do sth until you're blue in the face	means to do it for a long time If you say or shout something until you are blue in the face, you are wasting your efforts because you will get no results: Ex: You can tell her to tidy her room until you are blue in the face, but she won't do it.
to give/get a new lease of life	> an occasion when you become more energetic and active than before: Ex: His grandchildren have given him a new lease of life. › an increase in the period for which something can be used or continued: Ex: The project suddenly got a new lease of life when the developers agreed to provide some more funding.
have an axe to grind	to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something: Ex: Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet.
to slog away at sth (pv)	to work very hard for a long time
to lag behind	to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things: He's lagging behind a bit - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up. Sales are lagging at the moment.
to reek of sth (pv)	> If an event or situation reeks of an unpleasant quality, it seems to be caused by or connected to that quality: Ex: His promotion reeks of favouritism. > to have a strong unpleasant smell Ex: Her breath reeked of garlic.
to cotton on to (sth) - (pv)	to begin to understand a situation or fact: Ex: I'd only just cottoned on to the fact that they were having a relationship.
to goad sb into doing sth	to make a person or an animal react or do something by continuously annoying or upsetting them: Will the pressure applied by environmentalists be enough to goad the industrialized nations into using less fossil fuels? He refused to be goaded by their insults. The team were goaded on by their desire to be first to complete the course. A group of children were goading (= laughing at or pushing) another child in the school playground.
to flesh sth out	to add more details or information to something: Ex: These plans need to be fleshed out with some more figures.
to muddle through (pv)	to manage to do something although you are not organized and do not know how to do it: Ex: I'm afraid I can't help you - you'll just have to muddle through on your own.
to bottom out (pv)	to have reached the lowest point in a continuously changing situation and to be about to improve: The government claims that the recession is bottoming out.
auspicious (adj) formal	suggesting a positive and successful future
to screech to a hault/standstill	to stop very suddenly, making a loud high noise: The car screeched to a halt/standstill (= stopped very suddenly, making a loud high noise). to stop suddenly he economic recovery is likely to screech to a halt/standstill (= stop very suddenly) if taxes are increased.
fits and starts (b)	If something happens in fits and starts, it often stops and then starts again: Ex: Replies to the advertisement are arriving in fits and starts.
to leave sb high and dry (b)	to do something that is not at all convenient for someone and put them in a very difficult situation: Ex: They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry.
the rank and file (n)	the ordinary workers in a company or the ordinary members of an organization, and not the leaders: Ex: The party's rank and file are beginning to question the prime minister's choice of advisers. [before noun] rank-and-file police officers
every nook and cranny (b)	every part of a place
null and void	having no legal force: Ex: The change in the law makes the previous agreement null and void. The election was declared null and void.
to scrimp and save	to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard: Ex: There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.
to come to terms with sth	to accept a sad situation to accept things the way they are Ex: He still hasn't come to terms with his brother's death.
to take heart	to feel more positive about sth to become encouraged
far-off (adj)	a long distance away or a long time in the past or future: far-off lands literary
flab (n)	soft, loose flesh on someone's body: I've got to lose this flab on my belly! informal and disapproving
pick yourself up	to recover from some difficulty
cut down on (sth) - (pv)	to eat or drink less of something, or to reduce the amount or number of something: Ex: My doctor says I should cut down on cigarettes.
a sparkle in my eyes	a feeling of enthusiasm
hand sb\|sth over (pv)	to give another person control of someone or something, or responsibility for dealing with him, her, or it: The hijacker was handed over to the French police. If you'll hold the line a moment I'll hand you over to someone who might be able to help.
to do wonders for sb\|sth	beneficial for
exhilaration (n) exhilarated \| exhilarating (adj)	a very excited and happy feeling
to soothe (transitive v) soothing (adj)	MAKE LESS PAINFUL › to make something feel less painful: I had a long, hot bath to soothe my aching muscles. MAKE CALM › to make someone feel calm or less worried: to soothe a crying baby soothing adjective › making you feel calm or in less pain: soothing music a soothing effect/voice
mailshot (n)	the posting of advertising or similar material to a lot of people at one time
sewage (n)	waste water and waste from toilets: a sewage treatment plant
sewer (n)	a large underground system of pipes that carries away sewage
drill (n)	TOOL [C] › a tool or machine for making holes in a hard substance: an electric drill FOR LEARNING [C, U] › a teaching method in which students repeat something several times to help them learn it: We do lots of drills to practise pronunciation. an emergency/fire, etc drill › an occasion when you practise what to do in an emergency/fire, etc SOLDIERS [C, U] › an occasion when soldiers do training for marching
to soar (intransitive v.) soaring (adj)	INCREASE › to increase to a high level very quickly: House prices have soared. IN THE SKY › to move quickly and smoothly in the sky, or to move quickly up into the sky: The birds were soaring high above.
shallow (adj)	> not deep: shallow water a shallow dish > not showing any interest in serious ideas
to be devoid of sth formal	completely without a quality: His voice was devoid of emotion.
beam (n)	a line of light shining from something: a laser beam WOOD › a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that is used to support weight in a building or other structure
burrow (iv)	When an animal burrows, it digs a hole or passage in the ground to live in: There are rabbits burrowing under the building.
hollow sth out (pv)	to make an empty space inside something
to delve into sth (pv)	to examine something carefully in order to discover more information about someone or something: I don't like to delve too deeply into his past.
to delve in\|into\|inside	to search in a container to try to find something: He delved in his pocket and pulled out a pen.
to draw in (pv)	If days, evenings, or nights draw in, it becomes darker earlier because autumn or winter is coming.
to exhort (trans. v) exhortation (n)	to strongly encourage someone to do something
to appease (trans. v.) appeasement (n)	to avoid more arguments by doing what someone wants
to soften (intrans\|transitive v)	BECOME SOFTER › to become softer or to make something become softer: Heat the butter until it softens. BECOME GENTLE › to become more gentle or to make someone or something become more gentle: Her voice softened.
supple (adj) suppleness (n)	bending or able to be bent easily, not stiff I'm not supple enough (= my body doesn't bend easily enough) to touch the floor. The gloves were made of very supple leather.
slope (n)	Image: slope (image/jpg)
to undergo (trans. v)	to experience something (often unpleasant), especially a change or medical treatment : The country is currently undergoing major political change . He is undergoing surgery for a heart problem .

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