Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Moral Corruption & Wickedness

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bestial

[Adjectif]

behaving in a savage, animal-like, or inhumane manner

bestial

Ex: Witnesses described the attack as bestial and merciless .Les témoins ont décrit l'attaque comme **bestiale** et impitoyable.

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heinous

[Adjectif]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

odieux, abominable

Ex: His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .Sa **odieuse** trahison envers son ami le plus proche a laissé une cicatrice durable sur leur relation.

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nefarious

[Adjectif]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

abominable, infâme, malfaisant

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .Les actions **néfastes** du méchant ont finalement été exposées.

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acrimony

[nom]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

acrimonie, aigreur, amertume

Ex: Their divorce was marked by deep acrimony, filled with spiteful accusations .Leur divorce a été marqué par une profonde **acrimonie**, remplie d'accusations malveillantes.

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deleterious

[Adjectif]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

délétère, nuisible

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .Les produits chimiques se sont avérés avoir des effets **nocifs** sur la fertilité des sols.

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flagrant

[Adjectif]

so obviously wrong or immoral that it provokes shock

flagrant, évident

Ex: The politician's flagrant lies were exposed by the media.Les mensonges **flagrants** du politicien ont été exposés par les médias.

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ignominious

[Adjectif]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

ignominieux

Ex: He endured ignominious treatment at the hands of his rivals .Il a enduré un traitement **ignominieux** de la part de ses rivaux.

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iniquity

[nom]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

iniquité

Ex: The film portrays the iniquity of war .Le film dépeint **l'iniquité** de la guerre.

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lurid

[Adjectif]

shocking or sensational, especially in a gruesome or vulgar way

choquant, à sensation

Ex: The lurid gossip surrounding the celebrity 's drug addiction and erratic behavior painted a troubling picture of the pressures of fame and fortune .Les ragots **sordides** entourant la toxicomanie et le comportement erratique de la célébrité ont peint un tableau troublant des pressions de la gloire et de la fortune.

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odious

[Adjectif]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

odieux

Ex: Corruption is an odious feature of the administration .La corruption est une caractéristique **odieuse** de l'administration.

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pernicious

[Adjectif]

causing great harm or damage, often in a gradual or unnoticed way

pernicieux

Ex: Poverty has a pernicious impact on education and health .La pauvreté a un impact **pernicieux** sur l'éducation et la santé.

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culpable

[Adjectif]

responsible for an act that is morally or legally wrong

coupable

Ex: He felt culpable for the argument that ruined the meeting .Il s'est senti **coupable** pour la dispute qui a ruiné la réunion.

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reprehensible

[Adjectif]

deserving strong criticism or punishment because it is morally wrong or unacceptable

répréhensible

Ex: Animal cruelty is one of the most reprehensible crimes .La cruauté envers les animaux est l'un des crimes les plus **répréhensibles**.

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turpitude

[nom]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

turpitude, dépravation, débauche

Ex: The leader ’s turpitude led to his downfall and loss of public trust .La **turpitude** du leader a conduit à sa chute et à la perte de la confiance du public.

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duplicity

[nom]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

fausseté, duplicité

Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .Elle l'a accusé de **duplicité** dans les négociations.

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unconscionable

[Adjectif]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

déraisonnable, excessif

Ex: It was unconscionable for them to deny medical care to someone in urgent need .Il était **inconcevable** qu'ils refusent des soins médicaux à une personne en besoin urgent.

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avarice

[nom]

excessive desire for money and material goods

avarice

Ex: Their avarice caused them to make unethical decisions for financial gain .Leur **avarice** les a poussés à prendre des décisions contraires à l'éthique pour un gain financier.

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covetous

[Adjectif]

having an intense desire or craving for something, especially something that belongs to someone else

avide, envieux

Ex: She tried to ignore her covetous feelings when she saw the beautiful house for sale down the street .Elle a essayé d'ignorer ses sentiments **envieux** lorsqu'elle a vu la belle maison à vendre dans la rue.

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perfidious

[Adjectif]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

perfide, traître

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .Le roman dépeignait un personnage **perfide** qui trompait tout le monde autour de lui.

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salacious

[Adjectif]

having or conveying inappropriate or indecent interest in sexual matters

salace

Ex: The film 's salacious scenes were deemed too explicit for a general audience .Les scènes **licencieuses** du film ont été jugées trop explicites pour un public général.

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venal

[Adjectif]

willing to act dishonestly for money or personal gain

vénal

Ex: She refused to be venal, despite the lucrative offer .Elle a refusé d'être **véna**le, malgré l'offre lucrative.

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grasping

[Adjectif]

having an excessive and selfish desire to gain, especially money or possessions

avide, cupide

Ex: The grasping businessman would do anything for profit.**L'homme d'affaires avide** ferait n'importe quoi pour le profit.

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hoggish

[Adjectif]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

glouton, vorace

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .Les enfants ont attrapé les jouets de manière **avide**.

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wayward

[Adjectif]

unwilling to follow rules or accept control, often behaving unpredictably or stubbornly

rebelle, indiscipliné

Ex: The program helps reform wayward teenagers .Le programme aide à réformer les adolescents **indisciplinés**.

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licentious

[Adjectif]

showing a disregard for moral rules or standards, especially in sexual behavior

licencieux

Ex: The film depicted the licentious excesses of the era .Le film a dépeint les excès **licencieux** de l'époque.

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to covet

[verbe]

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

convoiter

Ex: We should focus on appreciating what we have rather than coveting what others possess .Nous devrions nous concentrer sur l'appréciation de ce que nous avons plutôt que de **convoiter** ce que les autres possèdent.

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parsimonious

[Adjectif]

spending money very reluctantly

parcimonieux

Ex: He will become more parsimonious if he loses his job and needs to cut expenses .Il deviendra plus **parcimonieux** s'il perd son emploi et doit réduire ses dépenses.

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debauchery

[nom]

wild and immoral behavior that involves heavy drinking, sexual activity, or other extreme pleasures

débauche, dévergondage

Ex: Rumors of debauchery damaged the celebrity 's reputation .Les rumeurs de **débauche** ont endommagé la réputation de la célébrité.

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dissolution

[nom]

a way of living marked by overindulgence in physical pleasures, often leading to moral decline

dissolution, débauche

Ex: The era became known for its political corruption and social dissolution.L'ère est devenue connue pour sa corruption politique et sa **dissolution** sociale.

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execrable

[Adjectif]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

exécrable, ignoble, odieux

Ex: They denounced the policy as execrable and unjust .Ils ont dénoncé la politique comme **exécrable** et injuste.

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decadent

[Adjectif]

connected with a decline in moral standards

décadent, corrompu

Ex: Many saw the art movement as bold , others called it decadent and meaningless .Beaucoup ont vu le mouvement artistique comme audacieux, d'autres l'ont qualifié de **décadent** et dénué de sens.

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unsavory

[Adjectif]

related to actions, behaviors, or characteristics that are morally questionable or unpleasant

douteux, peu recommandable

Ex: The restaurant had to close down due to health violations and unsavory practices in the kitchen .Le restaurant a dû fermer en raison de violations sanitaires et de pratiques **peu recommandables** dans la cuisine.

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buccaneer

[nom]

a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed

flibustier

Ex: The market was dominated by buccaneers chasing profit .Le marché était dominé par des **flibustiers** à la poursuite du profit.

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libertine

[nom]

an individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure

libertin

Ex: His reputation as a libertine made him infamous in high society .Sa réputation de **libertin** l'a rendu infâme dans la haute société.

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miscreant

[nom]

someone who behaves badly or immorally

scélérat

Ex: Authorities tracked down the miscreant who vandalized the school .Les autorités ont retrouvé le **malfaiteur** qui avait vandalisé l'école.

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reprobate

[nom]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

dépravé, réprouvé

Ex: The reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .Le **réprouvé** était le sujet de commérages et de mépris, considéré par beaucoup comme un symbole de décadence morale.

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brigand

[nom]

an outlaw, typically operating in a group and using violence or stealth to steal

brigand, bandit

Ex: Brigands carried off the town 's treasures .**Brigands** ont emporté les trésors de la ville.

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to backslide

[verbe]

to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

récidiver, retomber dans ses travers

Ex: The community leader urged people not to backslide into violence .Le leader communautaire a exhorté les gens à ne pas **rechuter** dans la violence.

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by hook or by crook

[Phrase]

by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.

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