Word of the day:

Wean:  desmamar, desaleitar, desacostumar, despegar, afastar, alienar, curar de um vício

Synonyms / definition: to detach from a source of dependence, to accustom to take food otherwise than by nursing, to accustom to something from an early age

“The calves are weaned at an early age.”(www.merriam-webster.com)

Word of the day: Avert

Avert: evitar, prevenir, impeder, desviar, afastar

Synonyms: prevent, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off

“He sped up and averted an accident.” (www.merriam-webster.com)

“China and the U.S. seek to avert a diplomatic crisis over Chen Guangcheng's fate during Secretary of State Clinton's coming visit to Beijing. “(www.latimes.com)

Word of the day: Dispel

Dispel:  dispersar-se, dissipar-se, espalhar-se, afastar, expelir, banir, afastar cuidados ou medo.

Synonyms: clear out, disband, scatter, disperse, dissipate, squander

“…Rupert Murdoch, said Wednesday he wished to dispel some “myths,” a day after newly released e-mails pointed to ties between his media empire and the British government.” (www.nytimes.com)