Questõesde UNB sobre Vocabulário | Vocabulary

The word “sharp” in the fragment “caused a sharp decline in linguistic diversity” (L.8-9) is synonymous with progressive.

The word “shrinking” in “to combat shrinking biodiversity” (L.22) is the same as stretching.

The verb “to prevent” in the fragment “may not prevent languages from dying out” (L. 24) is closest in meaning to incite.

The word subside in the fragment “even after the laughter subsides” (L.8) means augment.

The word trigger in “by triggering positive feelings” (L. 24) is the same as hinder.

The word “dauntless” in the fragment “man’s dauntless ally in the battle” (L.40) is synonymous with fearless.

Sir Bobby Robson expressed his admiration for Maradona’s handball goal.

According to the author, the spectacle of public execution is the most efficient method of stopping potential criminals from committing crimes.

Historically, capital punishment has been unanimously held as legitimate and effective.

In the last paragraph, the verb “lodge” (L.34) conveys the same meaning as the verb damage.

The words “poisonous” (L.2), “smog” (L.3), “low-sulfur fuel” (L.14) and “soot” (L.34) convey the idea of “pollutant”.

The expression “wear and tear” (L.32) means unacceptable.

The word “runoff” is a synonym for wastewater.

In the text, the word “iron” (L.8) can correctly be replaced with strict.

Based on the cartoon above, judge itens 27 to 29 and choose the correct answer to item 30.

“To take up” is a phrasal verb meaning “to start something as a hobby, for example”.

In the last sentence, I’ve figured can correctly replace the idea conveyed by “I see”.

“fortunes” (L.19) means wealth.

In the last sentence of the text, “bring about” conveys the opposite idea of inhibit.

“battered”, in part III, means damaged.

“upbeat”, in part II, means cheerful.