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PUC - RJ 2019 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

The Arctic Ocean has lost 95 percent of its oldest ice — a startling sign of what’s to come

By Chris Mooney
December 11, 2018



Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
A
“startling” (title) and conventional are synonyms.
B
“address” (line 24) and deal with express similar ideas.
C
“ongoing” (line 28) and continuous are antonyms.
D
“decreasing” (line 45) and shrinking express opposite ideas.
E
“realize” (line 75) means the same as ignore.
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PUC - RJ 2019 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In relation to word meanings, one can state that

Adapted from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-47722427

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“tracing” (line 20) and drawing are synonyms.
B
“utterly” (line 23) and slightly have the same meaning.
C
“flattering” (line 28) and praising express opposite ideas
D
“tagged” (line 33) and marked express similar ideas.
E
“unsafe” (line 35) and dangerous are antonyms.
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PUC - RJ 2018 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “Is a cashless future actually desirable even if it is possible?” (lines 52-53), “actually” can be replaced, with no change in meaning, by

Available at: . Retrieved on: 3 May 2018. Adapted. * Automated teller machines

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surely
B
in reality
C
incredibly
D
currently
E
definitely
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The verb phrase “struggling with” in the fragment “Weight Watchers mostly serves those who remain forever on the weight loss merry-go-round, struggling with marginally effective recommendations and outcomes” (lines 42-43) can be replaced, without change in meaning, by

By Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Retrieved and adapted from https://www.drfuhrman.com/learn/library/articles/46/weight-watchers-focuses-onweight-not-health

Access on April 26, 2017.

A
fighting against.
B
collaborating with.
C
thinking together.
D
conforming to.
E
reinforcing.
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The word “mainstream” in “mainstream audience” (line 25) is closest in meaning to

By Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Retrieved and adapted from https://www.drfuhrman.com/learn/library/articles/46/weight-watchers-focuses-onweight-not-health

Access on April 26, 2017.

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marginal.
B
mediocre.
C
familiar.
D
prevailing.
E
stereotyped.
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Health-promoting (line 5) is to disease-causing (line 49) as:

By Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Retrieved and adapted from https://www.drfuhrman.com/learn/library/articles/46/weight-watchers-focuses-onweight-not-health

Access on April 26, 2017.

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high-fiber (line 7) is to reduced-calorie (line 30)
B
cancer-promoting (line 11) is to long-term (line 11)
C
watered-down (line 21) is to nutrient-poor (line 30)
D
calorie-counting (line 23) is to nutrient-depleted (line 38)
E
protein-adequate (line 9) is to high-sodium (line 30)
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The word assumption in “There is also a general assumption that it will naturally reduce loneliness.” (lines 84-85) can be replaced, without change in meaning, by



Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on:

July 2, 2019. Adapted.

A
dread
B
belief
C
certainty
D
reluctance
E
explanation
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PUC - RJ 2019 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “This kind of science fiction may turn out to be remarkably prescient.” (lines 6-8), the expression turn out to be can be replaced, without change in meaning, by



Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on:

July 2, 2019. Adapted.

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imply to be
B
pretend to be
C
end up being
D
suggest being
E
resemble to be
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The meaning of the word address depends on the context in which it is used. The option in which its meaning is the same as in “As growing numbers of elderly people require care, researchers believe that robots could be one way to address the overwhelming demand.” (lines 8-10) is



Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on:

July 2, 2019. Adapted.

A
I can’t find his email address.
B
The letter was wrongly addressed.
C
She addressed him as Mr. Clifford.
D
She gave an address to the Royal Academy
E
The government has to address the rise in violent crime.
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PUC - RJ 2018 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180503-our-fi ction-

-addiction-why-humans-need-stories>. Retrieved on: 3 May 2018.

Adapted.

A
 “assume” (line 2) and confirm are synonyms.
B
“depict” (line 5) and illustrate are antonyms.
C
“overbearing” (line 34) cannot be substituted by arrogant.
D
“dwindled” (line 52) and declined express similar ideas.
E
“trigger” (line 77) and activate express opposite ideas.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragments “Organisations funding bakeries and local councils were forced to rely on him to transfer hard currency into Eastern Ghouta.” (lines 57-59)” and “The government has financed its huge deficits by printing money and eating up its foreign reserves.” (lines 85-87), rely on and eat up mean, respectively,

A
count on – put aside
B
depend on – preserve
C
dismiss – devastate
D
request – throw out
E
put trust in – consume wholly
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The word in bold can be replaced by the word(s) in parentheses, without change in meaning, in

A
“Whether Mr. Manfoush and his kind retain their wealth after the war…” – lines 91-92 (Although).
B
“Others, however, believe he will endure” - lines 97- 98 (on the other hand).
C
“If they do, they will be well placed to benefit from the reconstruction money…” - lines 100-101 (Since).
D
“…that will flow once the war ends.” - lines 101-102 (given that).
E
“… may thus be the ones who are paid to rebuild it.” – lines 103-104 (even though).
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the meanings of the words in the article, it can be said that

A
“unremarkable” (line 3) can be replaced by outstanding.
B
“ubiquitous” (line 7) and exceptional express similar ideas.
C
“bound to” (line 11) and subject to express opposite ideas.
D
“dwindling” (line 15) and diminishing are synonyms. 
E
“boosted” (line 56) and incremented are antonyms. 
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PUC - RJ 2018 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018


Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646
A
“unaware” (line 1) and informed are synonyms.
B
“threat” (line 2) means the same as menace.
C
“prospering” (line 4) and thriving are antonyms.
D
“encountered” (line 16) and came upon do not express similar ideas.
E
“overwhelmed” (line 32) does not mean devastated.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The reader can infer that the attitude the writer takes towards the usefulness of paper is one of

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
scorn
B
irony
C
amusement
D
indifference
E
appreciation
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The word “dominant” in the fragment “whiteboards are still a dominant method for creative stimulation and collaborating.” (lines 90-91), most nearly means

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
leading
B
striking
C
radical
D
dynamic
E
conventional
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Check the correct option in terms of reference:

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
“these” (line 8) refers to “spreadsheets and fancy smartphone apps (line 4).
B
“those” (line 48) refers to “researchers” (line 46).
C
“It” (line 60) refers to “notepad” (line 58).
D
“which” (line 64) refers to “thousand words” (line 64).
E
“them” (line 77) refers to “customers” (line 76).
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 5 (lines 66-79), the author tells the story of Amy Jones, creator of an online enterprise named Map your Progress, which sprung from her personal problem: a $26,000 credit card debt. The proverb which best applies to Jones’s experience is

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
“Strike while the iron is hot.”
B
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
C
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
D
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
E
“First things first.”
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Professor Arvind Malhotra’s argument in paragraph 6 (lines 80-91) that “getting your hands dirty” (lines 81-82) enhances creativity, finds echo in Amy Jones’s creation of “an impressive artwork” (line 75), in high-technology companies’ usage of whiteboards (line 88) and in Angela Ceberano’s preference in creating “her own systems” (lines 94-95).

It is possible to affirm that the common denominator of the above examples is that

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
teamwork is essential for launching innovation.
B
a hands-on approach is where we sharpen our expertise.
C
multitasking is associated with creativity.
D
apps are pointless for enhancing creativity.
E
electronic gadgets are indispensable for enhancing creativity.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
“thoughtful” (line 4) and careless are synonyms.
B
“foster” (line 19) and cultivate express similar ideas
C
“assess” (line 31) and estimate express opposite ideas.
D
“unpredictable” (line 76) and uncertain are antonyms.
E
“juggle” (line 84) can be replaced by eliminate.