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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le GRE - La Décision

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la décision, tels que "veto", "grudge", "finicky", etc. qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

responsabilité

responsabilité

Ex: The team leader accepted full accountability for the project 's failure .Le chef d'équipe a accepté l'entière **responsabilité** pour l'échec du projet.

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

acquittement

acquittement

Ex: Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .Suite à l'**acquittement**, l'accusé a été libéré de la détention et autorisé à reprendre sa vie normale.

someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute

juge, arbitre

juge, arbitre

Ex: In the competition , the adjudicator's judgment determined the winner .

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

volonté, gré

volonté, gré

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .Malgré les défis, elle les a affrontés avec détermination et **volonté**, refusant d'abandonner ses objectifs.
veto
[nom]

refusal of or disagreement with something

veto

veto

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
verdict
[nom]

an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

verdict, jugement

verdict, jugement

Ex: The public 's verdict on the new policy was overwhelmingly negative , prompting a reconsideration by policymakers .Le **verdict** du public sur la nouvelle politique a été massivement négatif, incitant les décideurs à reconsidérer leur position.

an unfair prejudice or bias toward an individual, group of people, etc.

partialité

partialité

Ex: The company 's policy aims to eliminate any form of partiality in promotions .La politique de l'entreprise vise à éliminer toute forme de **partialité** dans les promotions.
leaning
[nom]

a tendency to believe in or favor something

tendance, penchant

tendance, penchant

Ex: The judge 's legal leanings were reflected in her court rulings .Les **inclinaisons** juridiques du juge se reflétaient dans ses décisions de justice.
grudge
[nom]

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

rancune

rancune

Ex: She tried to forgive , but the grudge from the betrayal lingered .Elle a essayé de pardonner, mais la **rancune** de la trahison persistait.

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

libre arbitre

libre arbitre

Ex: The philosophical debate centered around whether humans truly have free will.Le débat philosophique portait sur la question de savoir si les humains ont vraiment un **libre arbitre**.
dilemma
[nom]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilemme

dilemme

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Les écologistes ont été confrontés à un **dilemme**: soutenir des projets d'énergie propre qui déplaçaient des communautés locales ou s'y opposer pour des raisons de justice sociale.

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

délibérer, réfléchir

délibérer, réfléchir

Ex: She regularly deliberates before making important life choices .

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

se mettre d'accord sur

se mettre d'accord sur

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.Ils ont finalement **opté pour** la troisième option.

to start to dislike someone or something

détéster

détéster

Ex: She began to take against the new manager after he criticized her work .Elle a commencé à **prendre en grippe** le nouveau manager après qu'il ait critiqué son travail.
unanimous
[Adjectif]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unanime

unanime

Ex: The committee reached an unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .Le comité a pris une décision **unanime** pour approuver le budget proposé.

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

réfléchir à

réfléchir à

Ex: Let's think the options over before making a final decision.Pensons bien aux options avant de prendre une décision finale.
to put off
[verbe]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

reporter, repousser, décaler

reporter, repousser, décaler

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Ils ont déjà **reporté** la date du mariage deux fois.
indecisive
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

indécis

indécis

Ex: He remained indecisive about quitting his job , torn between stability and pursuing his passion .Il est resté **indécis** quant à quitter son emploi, déchiré entre la stabilité et la poursuite de sa passion.
incisive
[Adjectif]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisif, mordant

incisif, mordant

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .
finicky
[Adjectif]

(of a person) overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

difficile, faire la fine bouche, minutieux

difficile, faire la fine bouche, minutieux

Ex: Her finicky taste in fashion meant she spent hours searching for the perfect outfit .Son goût **pointilleux** pour la mode signifiait qu'elle passait des heures à chercher la tenue parfaite.

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

stipuler

stipuler

Ex: Before signing the lease , it 's crucial to carefully read and understand the terms stipulated by the landlord .Avant de signer le bail, il est crucial de lire attentivement et de comprendre les termes **stipulés** par le propriétaire.
rigorous
[Adjectif]

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

rigoureux

rigoureux

Ex: His training was rigorous, pushing him to exceed his limits .Sa formation était **rigoureuse**, le poussant à dépasser ses limites.

the fact of complying with a command, order, impulse, etc. or following someone's rules and beliefs

adhésion, attachement

adhésion, attachement

Ex: Adherence to the dress code is enforced at the formal event .Le respect du code vestimentaire est appliqué lors de l'événement formel.

something that is required as a precondition for something else following

prérequis

prérequis

Ex: Completing the introductory course is a prerequisite for enrolling in advanced classes .Terminer le cours d'introduction est un **prérequis** pour s'inscrire aux cours avancés.
advisory
[Adjectif]

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

consultatif

consultatif

Ex: The environmental group issued an advisory report highlighting the potential environmental impact of the proposed construction project .Le groupe environnemental a publié un rapport **consultatif** mettant en évidence l'impact environnemental potentiel du projet de construction proposé.
to act on
[verbe]

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

agir sur la base de

agir sur la base de

Ex: Wise investors act on market trends and make informed decisions .Les investisseurs avisés **agissent en fonction des** tendances du marché et prennent des décisions éclairées.
to commend
[verbe]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

louer

louer

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .Le critique gastronomique a **recommandé** le restaurant aux lecteurs pour sa cuisine innovante et son service attentionné.
to heed
[verbe]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prêter attention, faire attention

prêter attention, faire attention

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .Malgré les avertissements de ses amis, elle a choisi de ne pas **tenir compte** d'eux et a continué avec son comportement risqué.

to suggest something in an indirect manner

insinuer, sous-entendre

insinuer, sous-entendre

Ex: In the meeting , the employee subtly insinuated that the manager 's decision might have been influenced by personal biases .

to express that there are signs or clues that suggest a particular idea or conclusion

indiquer, montrer

indiquer, montrer

Ex: Her tone of voice seemed to indicate that she was upset .Son ton de voix semblait **indiquer** qu'elle était contrariée.
implicit
[Adjectif]

suggesting something without directly stating it

implicite

implicite

Ex: There was an implicit understanding between the team members that they would support each other .Il y avait une compréhension **implicite** entre les membres de l'équipe qu'ils se soutiendraient mutuellement.
inadvisable
[Adjectif]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

déconseillé, pas recommandé

déconseillé, pas recommandé

Ex: It 's inadvisable to ignore the doctor 's orders regarding medication .Il est **déconseillé** d'ignorer les ordonnances du médecin concernant les médicaments.

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postuler, postuler

postuler, postuler

Ex: The philosopher postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles .Le philosophe a **postulé** le concept des droits humains innés comme fondement des principes éthiques.
to prompt
[verbe]

to encourage someone to do or say something

provoquer

provoquer

Ex: The counselor gently prompted the client to express their feelingsLe conseiller a doucement **incité** le client à exprimer ses sentiments.

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

proposer

proposer

Ex: The teacher encouraged her students to propound their own interpretations of the text , fostering critical thinking and debate .L'enseignant a encouragé ses élèves à **proposer** leurs propres interprétations du texte, favorisant la pensée critique et le débat.

to perceive something as a sign that indicates the occurrence of something good or evil

préfigurer

préfigurer

Ex: The mentor 's encouraging words prefigured success for the aspiring artist .Les mots encourageants du mentor **préfiguraient** le succès pour l'artiste en herbe.
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