Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

sesquipedalian

Having many syllables; long (used of words).

susurrus

A whispering or rustling sound.

syncarp

An aggregate or multiple fruit formed by the union of several carpels or flowers.

transcendent

Going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing.

unctuous

Characterized by excessive, falso, or affected earnestness, piety, or flattery.

vacillation

The act of wavering between different opinions or actions; indecision.

virago

A domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman.

wassail

An spiced ale or hot mulled wine drunk during traditional Christmas celebrations, or the toast used when drinking it.

zymurgy

A branch of applied chemistry that studies the biochemistry of fermentation processes, such as in winemaking, brewing, and distilling.

占卦

To cast lots or consult an oracle to divine the future or interpret omens.