VOCABULARY

UNWITTINGLY – Não intencionalmente, involuntariamente

Unwitting (adjective)
If you describe a person or their actions as unwitting, you mean that the person does
something or is involved in something without realizing it.
Ex.:
We're unwitting victims of the system.
It had been an unwitting blunder on the Prime Minister's part.
Synonyms: unknowing, innocent, unsuspecting, unconscious

What takes years for practitioners to discover is now at your

fingertips. (p.12)

PEEK
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense peeks , present participle peeking , past
tense, past participle peeked
verb
If you peek at something or someone, you have a quick look at them, often secretly.
On two occasions she had peeked at him through a crack in the wall. [VERB + at]
Synonyms: glance, look, peer, spy

HOOD
Word forms: plural hoods
1. countable noun
A hood is a part of a coat which you can pull up to cover your head. It is in the shape of
a triangular bag attached to the neck of the coat at the back.
2. countable noun
A hood is a bag made of cloth, which is put over someone's head and face so that they
cannot be recognized or so that they cannot see.

treasure trove
Word forms: plural treasure troves
1. countable noun [usually singular]
If you describe something or someone as a treasure trove of a particular thing, you mean
that they are a very good or rich source of that thing.
The dictionary is a vast treasure trove of information. [+ of]
This Islington shop is a treasure trove of beautiful bridalwear.
2. countable noun [usually singular]
You can refer to a collection of valuable objects as a treasure trove.
Windsor Castle is quite literally an antique treasure trove.
The society's archives are a treasure trove for scholars.

loathe
 (loʊð )
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense loathes , present participle loathing , past
tense, past participle loathed
verb
If you loathe something or someone, you dislike them very much.
The two men loathe each other. [VERB noun]
She loathed being the child of impoverished labourers. [VERB verb-ing]
Synonyms: hate, dislike, despise, detest

excel
(ɪksel )
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense excels , present participle excelling , past
tense, past participle excelled
verb
If someone excels in something or excels at it, they are very good at doing it.
Caine has always been an actor who excels in irony. [VERB + in]
Mary was a better rider than either of them and she excelled at outdoor sports. [VERB +
at]
Academically he began to excel. [VERB]
I think Krishnan excelled himself in all departments of his game. [VERB pronoun-
reflexive]
Synonyms: be superior, better, pass, eclipse

falling-off
singular noun
If there is a falling-off of an activity, there is a decrease in its amount or intensity.
There has been a falling-off in box office income and other earnings.

stardom
(stɑːʳdəm )
uncountable noun
Stardom is the state of being very famous, usually as an actor, musician, or sports
player.
In 1929 she shot to stardom on Broadway in a Noel Coward play.
Synonyms: fame, celebrity, prominence, glory

frazzled
(fræzəld )
adjective
If you are frazzled, or if your nerves are frazzled, you feel mentally and physically
exhausted.
1. a state of extreme exhaustion
2. wear away by rubbing
3. exhaust physically or emotionally
...a place to calm the most frazzled tourist.
I need to rest my frazzled nerves.

Nine-to-five
The definition of a nine to five is a normal and routine job. The term is often used
to describe boring or unfulfilling jobs. An example of a nine to five might be
working at a fast food restaurant just to make a paycheck if you have no interest
in food.

adjective
1. The definition of nine to five is the normal work schedule for most jobs.
An example of nine to five is the hours you are normally required to work as a
secretary.

noun
1. The definition of a nine to five is a normal and routine job. The term is often
used to describe boring or unfulfilling jobs.
An example of a nine to five might be working at a fast food restaurant just to make
a paycheck if you have no interest in food.

Night-shift
noun
1. A group of employees working during the night in a factory or business.
2. The period of time for such work.
Noun
(plural night shifts)
1. A regularly scheduled period of work, during evening or night hours, especially 4
PM to midnight or midnight to 8 AM.
2. A group of workers who work during the night.

clerk
(klɑːʳk , US klɜːrk )
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense clerks , present participle clerking
, past tense, past participle clerked
1. countable noun
A clerk is a person who works in an office, bank, or law court and whose job is to look
after the records or accounts.
She was offered a job as an accounts clerk with a travel firm.
2. countable noun
In a hotel, office, or hospital, a clerk is the person whose job is to answer the telephone
and deal with people when they arrive.
[mainly US]
...a hotel clerk.
3. countable noun
A clerk is someone who works in a store.
[US]
4. verb
To clerk means to work as a clerk.
[mainly US]
Gene clerked at the auction. [VERB]
He clerked for the chief justice of the Supreme Court. [VERB for noun]

intricacy
(ɪntrɪkəsi )
Word forms: plural intricacies
1. uncountable noun
Intricacy is the state of being made up of many small parts or details.
The price depends on the intricacy of the work. [+ of]
2. plural noun
The intricacies of something are its complicated details.
Rose explained the intricacies of the job. [+ of]