Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)
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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPlummet
To fall or drop straight down at high speed.
Propriety
The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
Put paid to
To bring something such as a plan, hope, or activity to an end, often abruptly or permanently, completely stopping it from succeeding.
Quandary
A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Resignation
An official act or a formal statement of stating that one is leaving a job, position, or office.
Revenue distribution
The manner in which total income or earnings generated by an enterprise, platform, or government is allocated among various stakeholders, departments, or contributors.
Shelterlessness
The state of being without shelter, protection, or a place to live; exposure to the elements.
State-of-the-union
An annual address presented by the President of the United States to the United States Congress, reporting on the condition of the nation.
Statutory law
Written law passed by a legislative body or the proper governmental authority, as distinguished from unwritten or common law.
Sustainability Advocate
A person who actively supports, promotes, or works toward ecological balance, resource conservation, and sustainable development practices.
Texist
A person who strongly prefers communicating via text messages over telephone calls or face-to-face conversation.
Thriftlessness
Habitual or characteristic lack of thrift; wastefulness or extravagance in the management of money and resources.