Word of the day: Figurehead / Sappy / Savvy

Word of the day

Figurehead: figura de proa, pessoa representativa, sem autoridade real,testa de ferro

Definition: the figure on a ship's bow, a head or chief in name only

“The king is merely a figurehead; the government is really run by elected officials.”   (www.merriam-webster.com)

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Sappy: cheio de vida, sucoso, vigoroso, forte, tolo, tonto, bobo

Savvy:  compreensão, inteligência, saber, conhecer, compreender, astuto, espertalhão.

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Pequeno Dicionário de Dicas e Dificuldades

SAPPY / SAVVY

Sappy: cheio de vida, sucoso, vigoroso, forte, tolo, tonto, bobo

"She gets all sappy when she is around babies."

 (www.merriam-webster.com)

Savvy:  compreensão, inteligência, saber, conhecer, compreender, astuto, espertalhão.

"Savvy organizations and businesses turn to promotional products."

  (www.wordhippo.com) 

Word of the day: Shrewd

Shrewd: astuto, inteligente, perspicaz, sagaz

Synonyms: astute, canny, clear-eyed, clear-sighted, hard-boiled, hardheaded, heady, knowing, savvy, sharp, sharp-witted, smart

“She's shrewd about her investments.”

“A shrewd used car dealer who knew how to make the best possible deal.” (www.merriam-webster.com)