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matching(adjective)
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
combinando
having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
a pine table with four matching chairs
uma mesa de pinho com quatro cadeiras combinando
the transition from liquid to vapour
Sinônimoscorrespondingidenticalsimilarcoordinatecomplementary
Antônimosmismatcheddifferentdissimilarconflictingincompatible
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discipline(noun)
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
disciplina
the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training
Discipline is necessary in any school.
A disciplina é necessária em qualquer escola.
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school.
Sinônimosself-controlorderregulationtrainingstrictnesscontrol
Antônimosleniencydisorderchaosforgivenessindulgencelawlessness
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philosophy(noun)
/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
filosofia
the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
a degree in philosophy
um diploma em filosofia
a professor of philosophy
Sinônimosthinkingreasoninglogictheorywisdomideologyworldview
Antônimosfactrealityconcretepragmatism
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pupil(noun)
/ˈpjuːpl/
aluno
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How many pupils does the school have?
Quantos alunos a escola tem?
She now teaches only private pupils.
Sinônimosstudentlearnerscholardisciple
Antônimosteacherinstructoreducatormaster
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examination(noun)
/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
exame
a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
They are trying their best to get ready for the examination.
Eles estão a fazer o possível para se prepararem para o exame.
successful candidates in GCSE examinations
Sinônimostestassessmentquizevaluationinspectionscrutiny
Antônimosignorancenegligenceinattention
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raw(adjective)
/rɔː/
cru
not cooked
These fish are often eaten raw.
Estes peixes são frequentemente comidos crus.
raw meat
Sinônimosuncookedfreshnaturalunprocessedunrefined
Antônimoscookedprocessedrefined
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institute(noun)
/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
instituto
an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization
It is difficult to become a student at this famous institute.
É difícil tornar-se um aluno neste famoso instituto.
the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sinônimosacademycollegeorganizationfoundationestablishment
Antônimosdisorganizationdestructiontermination
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vitamin(noun)
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
vitamina
a natural substance found in food that is an essential part of what humans and animals need to help them grow and stay healthy. There are many different vitamins .
We get some of our vitamin D through sunlight.
Obtemos parte da nossa vitamina D através da luz solar.
Sinônimosnutrientsupplementmicronutrient
Antônimostoxinpoisoncontaminant