Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

ripple effect

A spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.

rousing

Exciting, stirring, or inspiring enthusiasm.

scrutiny

Critical observation or examination.

skeleton

The internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.

skulk

To keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.

sneak

To move somewhere secretly, quietly, or unobtrusively.

spacious

(Especially of a room or building) having ample space.

spectrometry

The branch of science concerned with the measurement of spectra.

spectroscopy

The branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.

speculative

Based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

sphere

A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.