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Showing joy, happiness, or good spirits; cheerful, merry, or joyful.
“As crianças estavam muito alegres na festa de aniversário.”
To put handcuffs on someone; to manacle or restrain with cuffs.
“A polícia teve de algemar o suspeito antes de o colocar na viatura.”
The arrangement of objects or parts in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
“The mechanic checked the wheel alignment to ensure the car drove straight.”
The mathematical expressions and structural representations used to depict saturated hydrocarbons, most notably characterized by the general molecular formula CnH2n+2.
“Students in organic chemistry must memorize alkane formulas to determine molecular weights and structures.”
The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
“The new medication brought significant alleviation of his chronic pain.”
A specific search request or database inquiry aimed at determining the taxonomic placement, biological categorization, or phylogenetic relationship of the alligator within the animal kingdom.
“The automated taxonomy system processed the alligator classification query and returned results linking it to the family Alligatoridae.”
Centered on or focused on other people; characterized by a concern for the welfare, interests, or perspectives of others rather than oneself.
“Her allocentric worldview made her naturally gifted at understanding and empathizing with different cultures.”
To give the necessary time or opportunity for; to permit or let happen.
“The teacher does not allow talking during the examination.”
That which is permitted, acceptable, or not forbidden by rules, laws, or guidelines.
“The tax accountant calculated which moving expenses were allowable deductions.”
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
“The city held a special allure for young artists seeking fame and fortune.”
A publication, often annual, containing a calendar, astronomical data, weather forecasts, tide tables, and miscellaneous information such as statistics or folklore.
“O almanaque trazia previsões detalhadas sobre as fases da lua e as colheitas do ano.”
Official or unofficial arrangements providing housing, support, and upbringing for children who are temporarily or permanently deprived of their parents' care, or for vulnerable adults requiring non-traditional institutional support.
“Foster care, kinship care, and residential homes are all prominent forms of alternative care for orphaned or neglected children.”
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
“She made an altruistic donation to the children's hospital without expecting any recognition.”
A silvery-white, lightweight, ductile metallic chemical element (symbol Al, atomic number 13) known for its high corrosion resistance.
“The window frames of the modern building are made of durable aluminium.”
A silvery-white, ductile metallic element that is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and a good conductor of electricity and heat, most commonly used in packaging, construction, and transportation.
“Most soda cans and foil wraps are made of lightweight aluminum.”