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Vocabulaire Avancé pour le GRE - Société et Religion

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la société et la religion, tels que « base », « rustic », « gaffe », etc. qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen GRE.

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affluent
[Adjectif]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

riche, aisé, prospère

riche, aisé, prospère

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
ascetic
[Adjectif]

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

ascétique

ascétique

Ex: ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .
base
[Adjectif]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

bas

bas

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.
disinterested
[Adjectif]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

désintéressé

désintéressé

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.
dispassionate
[Adjectif]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

calme, froid, rationnel

calme, froid, rationnel

Ex: The report was written in dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .
egalitarian
[Adjectif]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

égalitaire

égalitaire

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy , ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued .
equitable
[Adjectif]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

équitable, juste

équitable, juste

Ex: The school equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .
expansive
[Adjectif]

having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations

expansif, expansive

expansif, expansive

Ex: expansive friendliness and willingness to listen made him a beloved figure in the community .
impartial
[Adjectif]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

impartial

impartial

Ex: The organizationimpartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .
mundane
[Adjectif]

lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

banal, banale, sans intérêt

banal, banale, sans intérêt

Ex: mundane routine of daily life made her yearn for something more exciting .
profligate
[Adjectif]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

libertin

libertin

Ex: The clubprofligate parties became infamous for their excess and lack of restraint .
rustic
[Adjectif]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

rustique

rustique

Ex: His artwork often rustic scenes , capturing the beauty of rural landscapes .
sanctimonious
[Adjectif]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

moralisateur

moralisateur

Ex: sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
spartan
[Adjectif]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

spartiate

spartiate

Ex: In the face of adversity , she displayed spartan resolve , facing challenges head-on with courage and fortitude .
unforthcoming
[Adjectif]

unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

peu communicatif, peu communicative, peu ouvert, réservé

peu communicatif, peu communicative, peu ouvert, réservé

Ex: Despite repeated requests, the company remained unforthcoming about the details of the merger.

the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

apostasie

apostasie

Ex: The debate apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .

an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval

arriviste

arriviste

Ex: Her sudden wealth made her arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .

the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group

chauvinisme

chauvinisme

Ex: The coachchauvinism led to unfair treatment of players based on their gender .
gaffe
[nom]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

gaffe, bévue

gaffe, bévue

Ex: The news anchor ’s gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

hiérarchie

hiérarchie

Ex: The hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

injustice

injustice

Ex: She spoke out against inequity in the education system , which disadvantaged underprivileged students .

a person who begs other people for food and money

mendiant, mendiante

mendiant, mendiante

Ex: The film portrayed the life of mendicant as both challenging and poignant .

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

notoriété, mauvaise réputation

notoriété, mauvaise réputation

Ex: His actions were marked notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .
pariah
[nom]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria

paria

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .
parvenu
[nom]

a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth

parvenu, parvenue

parvenu, parvenue

Ex: parvenu struggled to fit into elite circles , often feeling out of place among old money families .
powwow
[nom]

a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing

pow-wow

pow-wow

Ex: powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .
rank
[nom]

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

les membres

les membres

Ex: The political candidate 's popularity among ranks of young voters was a key factor in the campaign 's success .

an individual who lacks morality and principle

dépravé, réprouvé

dépravé, réprouvé

Ex: reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

statut, standing, réputation

statut, standing, réputation

Ex: The company worked hard to improve standing after a period of poor performance and negative publicity .
virago
[nom]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

virago, mégère

virago, mégère

Ex: His description of his boss as virago was a reflection of their difficult working relationship .

to come together in order to achieve a common goal

coaliser

coaliser

Ex: The team coalesced around a new strategy to improve efficiency .
to deface
[verbe]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

défigurer

défigurer

Ex: The group defacing the park benches when the police arrived .

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

profaner

profaner

Ex: The cemetery had desecrated before the local authorities could respond .

to spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience

diffuser

diffuser

Ex: By next year , the new educational initiative will disseminated crucial knowledge to thousands of students .

to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

faire du prosélytisme

faire du prosélytisme

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .
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