Questões sobre Vocabulário

In "slight adjustments to related definitions may be required."(lines 29-30), the fragment “may be required” can be substituted by

• A.

  might occasionally be necessary.

• B.

  should be considered relevant.

• C.

  will definitely be demanded.

• D.

  have to be considered.

• E.

  can be requested.

Check the only item in which the boldfaced item introduces a contrast.

• A. "The TEM framework can be used to inform about licensing requirements, … thus allowing the definition of competencies from a broader safety management perspective." (lines 7-11)
• B.

  "Subsequently the TEM framework can be a useful tool in On-the-Job Training (OJT)." (lines 11-13)

• C.

  "Originally developed for flight deck operations, the TEM framework can nonetheless be used at different levels and sectors within an organisation," (lines 21-23)

• D. "It is therefore important, when applying TEM, to keep the user’s perspective in the forefront." (lines 24-26)
• E.

  "Depending on ‘who’ is using TEM (i.e. front-line personnel, middle management, senior management, flight operations, maintenance, air traffic control)," (lines 26-29)

Mark the only option in which the two words ARE NOT synonymous.

• A.

  “concurrent” (line 12) and simultaneous.

• B.

  “hold” (line 41) and deny.

• C.

  “engage” (line 51) and take part.

• D.

  “constraints” (line 110) and limitations.

• E.

  “Ultimately” (line 111) and eventually.

In line 72, the author juxtaposes the words “Dubbing (drubbing?)”. This play on words corresponds to the meanings in

• A.

  naming / omitting

• B.

  accusing / defending

• C.

  blaming / conquering

• D.

  nicknaming / defeating

• E.

  criticizing / empowering

The connectors “Likewise” (line 44) and “unlike” (line 83) express ideas that are similar to those denoted by

• A.

  similarly; different from

• B.

  moreover; unless

• C.

  adjoiningly; in spite of

• D.

  in the same way; likely

• E. in like manner; nonetheless

Which option contains a correct correspondence of meaning?

• A.

  “negligible” (line 9) and ‘meaningful’ are synonyms.

• B.

  “trite” (line 34) and ‘trivial’ are antonyms.

• C.

  “In its wake” (line 46) cannot be replaced by ‘as a result’.

• D.

  “be prone to” (line 84) can be replaced by ‘be liable to’

• E.

  “airworthiness” (line 85) means ‘worth as little as air’.

In this agreement’s title and introduction, the terms Lease/ Lessee/Lessor (lines 3, 11 and 6) are best translated as

• A.

  Locação/Locatário/Locador

• B.

  Aluguel/Inquilino/Senhorio

• C.

  Aluguel/Locatário/Locado

• D.

  Arrendamento/Arrendadora/Arrendatária

• E.

  Arrendamento/Arrendatária/Arrendadora

In terms of meaning, it is correct to affirm that

• A.

  “to ease” (line 4) and to lessen are antonyms.

• B.

  “conducted” (line 5) and published are synonyms.

• C.

  “equates to” (lines 19-20) cannot be replaced by corresponds to.

• D.

  “designed” (line 25) is similar in meaning to planned.

• E.

  “conquer” (line 25) is equivalent to avoid.

Based on the text, judge the following items.

“redundant” (l.24) means not needed.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the text, judge the items below.

“every day” (l.14) can be rewritten as everyday.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado