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O Grande Gatsby apresenta estas 48 palavras-chave em inglês, classificadas A2–C2, cada uma com uma breve definição e um exemplo. Toque em qualquer palavra no leitor para ouvi-la e vê-la na frase.

Palavras de nível A2 (10)

abandon/əˈbændən/A2
the trait of lacking restraint or controlshe danced with abandon
abroad/əˈbrɔd/A2
in a foreign countrymarkets abroad
absence/ˈæbsəns/A2
the state of being absenthe was surprised by the absence of any explanation
absolutely/ˌæbsəˈlutli/A2
completely and without qualificationan absolutely magnificent painting
accident/ˈæksədənt/A2
an unfortunate mishapwinning the lottery was a happy accident
accompany/əˈkəmpəni/A2
be present or associated with an event or entityFrench fries come with the hamburger
accuse/əˈkjuz/A2
bring an accusation againstThe neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
acknowledge/ækˈnɑlɪʤ/A2
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth ofHe admitted his errors
actor/ˈæktər/A2
a theatrical performerhe's a principal actor in this affair
actual/ˈækʧəwəl/A2
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possiblethe predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different

Palavras de nível B1 (10)

absolute/ˈæbsəˌlut/B1
something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other thingsno mortal being can influence the absolute
abstract/ˈæbˌstrækt/B1
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instancehe loved her only in the abstract--not in person
accidentally/ˌæksəˈdɛnəli/B1
without advance planningthey met accidentally
adapt/əˈdæpt/B1
make fit for, or change to suit a new purposeAdapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
adjust/əˈʤəst/B1
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standardAdjust the clock, please
adjustment/əˈʤəstmənt/B1
making or becoming suitablean allowance for profit
aggressive/əˈgrɛsɪv/B1
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your endsan aggressive businessman
alarm/əˈlɑrm/B1
fear resulting from the awareness of dangerI was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview
alcohol/ˈælkəˌhɑl/B1
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agentalcohol (or drink) ruined him
alert/əˈlərt/B1
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for actionbombers were put on alert during the crisis

Palavras de nível B2 (10)

abnormal/æbˈnɔrməl/B2
not normalabnormal powers of concentration
abound/əˈbaʊnd/B2
be abundant or plentifulThe room abounded with screaming children
abrupt/əˈbrəpt/B2
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitionsabrupt prose
abruptly/əˈbrəptli/B2
quickly and without warninghe stopped suddenly
absent/ˈæbsənt/B2
go away or leaveHe absented himself
absorb/əbˈzɔrb/B2
become imbuedThe liquids, light, and gases absorb
abstraction/æbˈstrækʃən/B2
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instancehe loved her only in the abstract--not in person
absurd/əbˈsərd/B2
a situation in which life seems irrational and meaninglessThe absurd is the essential concept and the first truth
accelerator/ækˈsɛlərˌeɪtər/B2
a pedal that controls the throttle valvehe stepped on the gas
accidental/ˌæksəˈdɛnəl/B2
a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signaturewith an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table

Palavras de nível C1 (9)

abortive/əˈbɔrtɪv/C1
failing to accomplish an intended resultan abortive revolt
accentuate/ækˈsɛnʧueɪt/C1
to stress, single out as importantDr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
admiringly/ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/C1
with admirationhe looked at his wife admiringly
affront/əˈfrənt/C1
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespectturning his back on me was a deliberate insult
agonizingly/ˈægəˌnaɪzɪŋˌli/C1
in a very painful mannerthe progress was agonizingly slow
ajar/əˈʤɑr/C1
slightly openthe door was ajar
ambiguouslyC1
in an ambiguous mannerthis letter is worded ambiguously
amorphous/əˈmɔrfəs/C1
having no definite form or distinct shapeamorphous clouds of insects
amputate/ˈæmpjəˌteɪt/C1
remove surgicallyamputate limbs

Palavras de nível C2 (9)

absentlyC2
in an absentminded or preoccupied mannerhe read the letter absently
abstractedlyC2
in an absentminded or preoccupied mannerhe read the letter absently
accusingly/əˈkjuzɪŋli/C2
in an accusing mannerhe looked at her accusingly
adventitiousC2
associated by chance and not an integral partpoetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the essential form
alertly/əˈlərtli/C2
in mentally perceptive and responsive wayshe got through the day alertly, despite being on drugs
apatheticallyC2
in an apathetic mannershe behaves apathetically these days
appalC2
strike with disgust or revulsionThe scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
aquaplaneC2
a board that is pulled by a speedboat as a person stands on it and skims over the top of the waterthe car aquaplaned
blearC2
make dim or indistinctThe fog blurs my vision