Questões de Concurso Sobre vocabulário | vocabulary em inglês

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Q3816603 Inglês
The secret history of Stonehenge




(Available at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/stonehenge-1 – text specially adapted for this test). 
In Portuguese, the underlined word “awe” (l. 03) means:
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Q3816236 Inglês

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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?



    When it comes to cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, the adage is true: Use it or lose it. While regular exercise can improve heart health and increase strength and mobility, taking weeks or months off can reverse many of those benefits.

    That’s not to say that rest days are not important. In general, short breaks can help you physically and mentally recharge, but whenever possible, you should avoid extending your time off for too long so that hopping back on the wagon doesn’t feel too daunting or miserable.

    “Your body adapts to the stimulus you provide,” said Dr. Kevin Stone, an orthopedic surgeon and the author of the book “Play Forever: How to Recover From Injury and Thrive.” “Your muscles become used to the stress and the testosterone, the adrenaline and endorphins — all the wonderful things that circulate from exercise. When you take that away, the body initiates a muscle loss program.”



Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/30/well/move/fitness-loss

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In the sentence “Your body adapts to the stimulus you provide”, the word stimulus is used to express a specific meaning in the context of physical exercise. Considering the text, the word stimulus refers to:
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Q3815058 Inglês
Choose the alternative in which the idiomatic expression is used appropriately:  
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Q3813938 Inglês
Phrasal verbs are commonly used in spoken and written English, and they often pose challenges for learners because their meanings are not always literal. Effective teaching of phrasal verbs requires attention to context, collocation, and semantic nuance. Read the following sentence and choose the alternative that best explains the meaning of the phrasal verb highlighted in the sentence:
"After many months of training, the girls' soccer team pulled off an unexpected victory against their strongest adversary in the finals."
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Q3813291 Inglês
In the sentence below, one of the words is a false cognate that often leads to semantic interference among non-native speakers. Identify the option that correctly defines the misleading meaning of that word:
“The new manager was eventually introduced to the company’s actual policies, which surprised her deeply.”
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Q3812618 Inglês

Considering general aspects of the English language, judge the following item.


The word network can mean both a system of computers and a group of connected people.

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Q3812614 Inglês

Considering general aspects of the English language, judge the following item.


The word hardware refers to computer programs and operating systems.

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Q3810833 Inglês
The Cambridge Dictionary defines "idiom" as "a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own". What does the idiom "to bite off more than you can chew" mean?
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Q3803574 Inglês
In the context of telephone communication, which phrasal verb completes the sentence correctly and precisely, keeping the meaning intended by the speaker?
“I couldn’t hear you clearly. Your voice began to ______ right before the call ended.” 
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Q3803573 Inglês
Considering the semantic groups — approaching, happening/creating, preparing, and disrupting/damaging — and the nuanced meanings of the phrasal verbs presented, which option best misinterprets the phrasal verb in context, creating a semantic mismatch with the intended meaning of the original sentence? 
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Q3802307 Inglês
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The comic strip presents a dialogue using some common digital communication abbreviations. The abbreviation "ASAP", means:
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Q3793878 Inglês

Read the text to answer the question. 



   The archetype of the classic witch is a cornerstone of global folklore and fiction, often depicted as a formidable and sinister antagonist. These figures are deeply embedded in collective storytelling, usually characterized by their malevolent intentions towards protagonists, especially innocent children or virtuous heroes. Their narrative role is fundamentally to embody the forces of darkness, chaos, or forbidden knowledge, creating a clear moral contrast and a formidable obstacle for the main characters to overcome. From European fairy tales to modern pop culture, the classic witch serves as a powerful symbol of fear and the supernatural.


    Physically, the traditional witch is frequently described as an old, haggard woman with exaggeratedly ugly features, which visually symbolizes her inner corruption and alienation from societal norms. Common traits include a long, hooked nose, warts, disheveled gray hair, and crooked fingers. She is typically clothed in dark, ragged robes and a pointed, wide-brimmed hat, an image popularized and solidified by Western media. This distinct and fearsome appearance is designed to evoke immediate unease and signal her dangerous nature to the audience.


   The classic witch's power is intrinsically linked to specific magical tools and practices. The bubbling cauldron is her quintessential instrument, used for brewing potent potions, casting spells, and concocting mysterious elixirs. Her magic often involves ancient books ofspells, enchanted mirrors that show more than mere reflections, and the command over supernatural familiars like black cats, crows, or toads. These elements are not just props; they are extensions of her will and the sources of her power, which she uses to curse, transform, or deceive those who cross her path.


This archetype finds vivid expression in some of the most famous villains of literature and film. The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz menaces Dorothy with her command over flying monkeys and her thirst for revenge. The Evil Queen from Snow White, obsessed with being the "fairest of them all," uses a poisoned apple in her deadly scheme. Similarly, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty is a figure of pure vengeance, cursing an infant princess to a sleep-like death. Beyond Anglo-American tales, other cultures have their own versions, such as Brazil's Cuca, a child-eating alligator-witch from Sítio do Picapau Amarelo.


   However, the portrayal of the witch is not monolithic and has evolved to include more nuanced or comedic figures. In the Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho, Doña Clotilde, nicknamed "La Bruja del 71," is a neighborhood eccentric whose witch persona is more a source of gossip and lighthearted fear than genuine evil. Furthermore, modern narratives like the film Hocus Pocus present the Sanderson sisters as a blend of the classic tropes—complete with spell books and a thirst for youth—but with a comedic and less terrifying demeanor, showcasing the adaptability and enduring fascination with this iconic character type. 

In the second paragraph, the text describes the physical appearance of the traditional witch as an "old, haggard woman." Considering the semantic field of physical description and the context of "alienation" and "ugliness," the term "haggard" is best defined as describing someone who looks:
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Q3793870 Inglês

Read the text to answer the question. 



   The archetype of the classic witch is a cornerstone of global folklore and fiction, often depicted as a formidable and sinister antagonist. These figures are deeply embedded in collective storytelling, usually characterized by their malevolent intentions towards protagonists, especially innocent children or virtuous heroes. Their narrative role is fundamentally to embody the forces of darkness, chaos, or forbidden knowledge, creating a clear moral contrast and a formidable obstacle for the main characters to overcome. From European fairy tales to modern pop culture, the classic witch serves as a powerful symbol of fear and the supernatural.


    Physically, the traditional witch is frequently described as an old, haggard woman with exaggeratedly ugly features, which visually symbolizes her inner corruption and alienation from societal norms. Common traits include a long, hooked nose, warts, disheveled gray hair, and crooked fingers. She is typically clothed in dark, ragged robes and a pointed, wide-brimmed hat, an image popularized and solidified by Western media. This distinct and fearsome appearance is designed to evoke immediate unease and signal her dangerous nature to the audience.


   The classic witch's power is intrinsically linked to specific magical tools and practices. The bubbling cauldron is her quintessential instrument, used for brewing potent potions, casting spells, and concocting mysterious elixirs. Her magic often involves ancient books ofspells, enchanted mirrors that show more than mere reflections, and the command over supernatural familiars like black cats, crows, or toads. These elements are not just props; they are extensions of her will and the sources of her power, which she uses to curse, transform, or deceive those who cross her path.


This archetype finds vivid expression in some of the most famous villains of literature and film. The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz menaces Dorothy with her command over flying monkeys and her thirst for revenge. The Evil Queen from Snow White, obsessed with being the "fairest of them all," uses a poisoned apple in her deadly scheme. Similarly, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty is a figure of pure vengeance, cursing an infant princess to a sleep-like death. Beyond Anglo-American tales, other cultures have their own versions, such as Brazil's Cuca, a child-eating alligator-witch from Sítio do Picapau Amarelo.


   However, the portrayal of the witch is not monolithic and has evolved to include more nuanced or comedic figures. In the Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho, Doña Clotilde, nicknamed "La Bruja del 71," is a neighborhood eccentric whose witch persona is more a source of gossip and lighthearted fear than genuine evil. Furthermore, modern narratives like the film Hocus Pocus present the Sanderson sisters as a blend of the classic tropes—complete with spell books and a thirst for youth—but with a comedic and less terrifying demeanor, showcasing the adaptability and enduring fascination with this iconic character type. 

In the third paragraph, the author employs specific lexical choices to establish the relationship between the witch and her tools. When describing the bubbling cauldron as the witch's "quintessential instrument," the author uses this adjective to discursively emphasize that the cauldron is: 
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Q3793169 Inglês

False cognates (or "false friends") are words that look similar in Portuguese and English but have different meanings. Analyze the following statements about common false cognates:



I. "Library" in English means "biblioteca" (a place to borrow books), not "livraria" (a place to buy books, which is "bookstore").


II. "Parents" in English means "pais" (father and mother), not "parentes" (which is "relatives").


III. "Actually" in English means "na verdade" or "de fato", not "atualmente" (which is "currently" or "nowadays").



What is stated in the following is correct: 

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Q3790623 Inglês
No contexto de um relatório acadêmico sobre evasão escolar, o enunciado Researchers are still trying to pin down the variables that intensify dropout rates emprega pin down com o sentido de:  
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Q3790083 Inglês
Lexico-grammar focuses on the interdependence of vocabulary and syntax, emphasizing that language consists of chunks and collocations rather than isolated words inserted into grammatical slots. Regarding the usage of delexicalized verbs (do, make, take, have) and their fixed collocations, mark T for true and F for false:

(__) The verb "make" is correctly collocated in expressions such as "make a decision", "make an effort", and "make progress", often implying creation or producing a result.
(__) The verb "do" is typically used with tasks, work, and general activities, forming correct collocations in "do a favor", "do business", and "do research".
 (__) The expression "take a mistake" is a standard collocation in academic English, synonymous with "commit an error".
(__) The verb "have" is used to describe events or experiences, as seen in "have a look", "have a party", and "have a meeting".

After analysis, select the alternative that presents the correct sequence of the items above, from top to bottom:
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Q3787306 Inglês
The Century-Long Search for the Loch* Ness Monster 


(Available at: www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251002-the-century-long-search-for-the-loch-ness-monster – 
text specially adapted for this test). 
*Loch: in Scotland, a lake or inlet of the sea or ocean. 
(Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-portuguese/loch)   
*Eel: a snake-like water creature. 
(Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-portuguese/eel)
In the text, the word ‘hoax’ (l. 07) is closest in meaning to: 
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Q3785477 Inglês
Space power: The dream of beaming solar energy from orbit



(Available at: www.bbc.com/future/article/20251029-the-beam-dream-should-we-build-solar-farms-in-space – 
text specially adapted for this test). 
Analyse the statements below according to the vocabulary used in the text, and mark T, if true, or F, if false. 

( ) The word “feasible” (l. 28) could be replaced by “achievable” without changing the meaning.
( ) The prefix un– in “uncertain” (l. 38) and “unrealistic” (l. 17) indicates reversal of action, similar to the verb “undo”.
( ) The word “viable” (l. 32) refers to something that can function successfully.
( ) The term “renewable” (l. 14) is formed by the addition of the prefix re- and the suffix -able, which mean, respectively, “not” and “capability/possibility”.

The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:
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Q3785476 Inglês
Space power: The dream of beaming solar energy from orbit



(Available at: www.bbc.com/future/article/20251029-the-beam-dream-should-we-build-solar-farms-in-space – 
text specially adapted for this test). 
Mark the alternative that fills in, correctly and respectively, the blanks in the text in lines 13, 16 and 33 according to standard spelling rules. 
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Q3784583 Inglês
Semantics is the study of meaning. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. The pair of words that represents an antonym relationship is: 
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Respostas
441: B
442: C
443: B
444: D
445: C
446: C
447: E
448: A
449: B
450: C
451: A
452: B
453: B
454: E
455: C
456: C
457: D
458: B
459: A
460: B