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The action of bringing something or coming to an end.
“The sudden termination of the contract left the employees without work.”
A heavy-duty vehicle or machine designed for moving, excavating, or leveling large quantities of earth or soil, typically used in construction or mining.
“A terraplenadora foi usada para preparar o terreno para o novo condomínio.”
Extreme fear or a state of intense dread.
“The child screamed in terror when the thunder shook the house.”
Decorated with or composed of a mosaic of small, usually square, pieces of stone, tile, or glass; arranged in a checkered or repeating pattern.
“The ancient Roman villa featured a beautifully preserved tessellated floor depicting scenes from mythology.”
An examination, trial, or evaluation to assess quality, performance, reliability, or capability.
“Os alunos fizeram um teste de matemática hoje.”
Formal written or spoken statements, especially ones given in a court of law.
“The jury listened carefully to the testimonies of the eyewitnesses.”
Easily annoyed, irritable, or impatient; characterized by petulance and short temper.
“The usually polite manager became testy after dealing with difficult customers all morning.”
An acute, often fatal infectious disease characterized by generalized increased reflex irritability and spasmodic contractions of skeletal muscles, caused by the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
“Ele tomou uma injeção antitetânica após pisar em um prego enferrujado para evitar o tétano.”
The physiological or evolutionary ability of an organism to withstand the lethal effects of tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that typically blocks voltage-gated sodium channels.
“Garter snakes have evolved tetrodotoxin resistance, allowing them to prey on toxic newts without suffering paralysis.”
Used in text messaging and online communication to express relief or gratitude.
“Tg, the package arrived just in time for the party.”
An expression used to convey profound relief, gratitude, or satisfaction regarding a particular outcome or situation.
“Thank God you're safe; we were worried sick when you didn't call.”
An expression used to convey relief, gratitude, or pleasure that a particular situation has occurred or ended.
“Thank goodness you're home; I was starting to get worried.”
A roof covering made of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or similar plant material.
“The cottage was famous for its thick, golden thatch.”
To become melted or liquid as a result of warming up, or to cause something frozen to return to room temperature.
“The snow began to thaw as the spring sun warmed the valley.”
Becomes liquid or soft as a result of warming; melts (referring to ice, snow, or frozen food).
“The ground gradually thaws as spring approaches.”