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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le GRE - Le Conflit

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur le conflit, tels que "galling", "frisson", "glare", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
frisson
[nom]

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

frisson, sensation forte

frisson, sensation forte

Ex: The horror movie induced a frisson of terror in the audience .Le film d'horreur a provoqué un **frisson** de terreur dans le public.
galling
[Adjectif]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

agaçant, irritant

agaçant, irritant

Ex: His refusal to listen was particularly galling.Son refus d'écouter était particulièrement **vexant**.
glare
[nom]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

regard noir, regard furieux

regard noir, regard furieux

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Son **regard noir** a exprimé sa désapprobation de leur comportement.
to gnaw at
[verbe]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

ronger, tarauder

ronger, tarauder

Ex: The thought of losing her job gnaws at her constantly.La pensée de perdre son emploi la **ronge** constamment.
greed
[nom]

the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved

avidité, cupidité

avidité, cupidité

hot-blooded
[Adjectif]

extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion

sanguin, impulsif

sanguin, impulsif

Ex: He was known for his hot-blooded temperament in stressful situations .Il était connu pour son tempérament **sanguin** dans les situations stressantes.

to breathe at a very fast pace

hyperventiler, respirer très rapidement

hyperventiler, respirer très rapidement

Ex: The intense workout caused him to hyperventilate.L'entraînement intense l'a fait **hyperventiler**.

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

hystérie

hystérie

Ex: She was on the verge of hysteria after hearing the shocking news .Elle était au bord de **l'hystérie** après avoir entendu la nouvelle choquante.
idolatrous
[Adjectif]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idolâtre

idolâtre

Ex: Her idolatrous admiration for the singer was evident in her room filled with posters .Son admiration **idolâtre** pour le chanteur était évidente dans sa chambre remplie d'affiches.

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

ignominie

ignominie

Ex: The failed launch brought ignominy to the tech firm .Le lancement raté a apporté **l'ignominie** à l'entreprise technologique.
inconsolable
[Adjectif]

lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed

inconsolable

inconsolable

Ex: The child was inconsolable after losing his favorite toy .L'enfant était **inconsolable** après avoir perdu son jouet préféré.

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

indignation, colère

indignation, colère

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .Elle a ressenti une vague d'**indignation** lorsqu'elle a entendu la critique injuste.

a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

inhibition, retenue

inhibition, retenue

Ex: The inhibition to share personal struggles contributed to a lack of emotional support within the community .**L'inhibition** à partager les luttes personnelles a contribué à un manque de soutien émotionnel au sein de la communauté.
inquisitive
[Adjectif]

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curieux

curieux

Ex: The inquisitive traveler enjoys immersing themselves in different cultures , eager to learn about new customs and traditions .Le voyageur **curieux** aime s'immerger dans différentes cultures, avide d'apprendre de nouvelles coutumes et traditions.

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilité, susceptibilité

irascibilité, susceptibilité

Ex: His irascibility was well-known , causing others to tread carefully around him .Son **irascibilité** était bien connue, incitant les autres à être prudents en sa présence.
to loathe
[verbe]

to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

détester, avoir en horreur

détester, avoir en horreur

Ex: She loathes the idea of working late on weekends .Elle **déteste** l'idée de travailler tard le week-end.
monotonous
[Adjectif]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monotone

monotone

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .Les tâches répétitives à la chaîne de montage ont rendu le travail **monotone** et sans intérêt.
moonstruck
[Adjectif]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

lunatique, dérangé mentalement

lunatique, dérangé mentalement

Ex: After days without sleep, he acted moonstruck and confused.Après des jours sans sommeil, il a agi de manière **lunatique** et confuse.
overwrought
[Adjectif]

emotionally distressed and worked up

agité

agité

Ex: The overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child .Les parents **surmenés** attendaient anxieusement des nouvelles de leur enfant.

a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

poignance, émotion amère

poignance, émotion amère

Ex: She felt a deep poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood .Elle a ressenti une profonde **poignance** en revisitant son ancien quartier.
plaintive
[Adjectif]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

plaintif

Ex: Her voice was plaintive as she recounted her memories .Sa voix était **plaintive** alors qu'elle racontait ses souvenirs.
querulous
[Adjectif]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

acariâtre, grincheux

acariâtre, grincheux

Ex: The review was written in a querulous manner , criticizing every detail .La critique a été écrite d'une manière **querelleuse**, critiquant chaque détail.
ravenous
[Adjectif]

experiencing extreme hunger

affamé

affamé

Ex: The marathon runners were ravenous after crossing the finish line and quickly made their way to the food tent for a meal .Les coureurs du marathon étaient **affamés** après avoir franchi la ligne d'arrivée et se sont rapidement dirigés vers la tente de nourriture pour un repas.

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

répulsion, dégoût

répulsion, dégoût

Ex: She spoke with revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .Elle a parlé avec **répulsion** du traitement inhumain des animaux.
rueful
[Adjectif]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

navré

navré

Ex: He shook his head with a rueful sigh , feeling sorry for his friend .Il secoua la tête avec un soupir **navré**, se sentant désolé pour son ami.
to seethe
[verbe]

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

bouillir, frémisser

bouillir, frémisser

Ex: She sat there , seething with anger , but her face remained impassive .Elle était assise là, **bouillonnant** de colère, mais son visage restait impassible.
sepulchral
[Adjectif]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sépulcral, funèbre

sépulcral, funèbre

Ex: Her voice took on a sepulchral tone when she spoke of the past .Sa voix prit un ton **sépulcral** lorsqu'elle parla du passé.
soulful
[Adjectif]

expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart

profond, émouvant

profond, émouvant

Ex: The artist 's painting had a soulful quality that captivated viewers .La peinture de l'artiste avait une qualité **profonde** qui captivait les spectateurs.
to stupefy
[verbe]

to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand

stupéfier

stupéfier

Ex: The astronomer 's explanation of black holes stupefied everyone at the lecture .L'explication de l'astronome sur les trous noirs a **stupéfié** tout le monde lors de la conférence.
subdued
[Adjectif]

having a calm or restrained manner

apaisé, retenu

apaisé, retenu

Ex: His subdued demeanor during the meeting made it difficult to gauge his true feelings .Son comportement **retenu** pendant la réunion a rendu difficile l'évaluation de ses véritables sentiments.
tantrum
[nom]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

caprice, crise de colère

caprice, crise de colère

Ex: The student ’s tantrum disrupted the entire classroom .La **crise** de l'étudiant a perturbé toute la classe.
to sulk
[verbe]

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

bouder, faire la tête

bouder, faire la tête

Ex: He sulked for hours over the missed opportunity .Il a **bouder** pendant des heures à cause de l'opportunité manquée.
temperamental
[Adjectif]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

capricieux, lunatique

capricieux, lunatique

Ex: The temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .L'enfant **capricieux** faisait des crises lorsque les choses ne se passaient pas comme il le voulait.

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

appréhension, inquiétude

appréhension, inquiétude

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .Les nuages menaçants au-dessus remplissaient les villageois de **trépidation**, craignant une tempête imminente.
tremulous
[Adjectif]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tremblant

tremblant

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Elle a écrit une note **tremblante** s'excusant pour le malentendu.
unrequited
[Adjectif]

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

non partagé, non réciproque

non partagé, non réciproque

Ex: She felt the sting of unrequited admiration from her colleague .Elle a ressenti la douleur de l'admiration **non partagée** de son collègue.
woebegone
[Adjectif]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

accablé, lamentable

accablé, lamentable

Ex: The woebegone child clutched his broken toy tightly .L'enfant **affligé** serrait fermement son jouet cassé.
vexed
[Adjectif]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

contrarié, irrité

contrarié, irrité

Ex: She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her meeting.Elle était **vexée** par les interruptions constantes pendant sa réunion.
somber
[Adjectif]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombre, mélancolique

sombre, mélancolique

Ex: He gave a somber speech about the challenges ahead .Il a prononcé un discours **sombre** sur les défis à venir.
rapt
[Adjectif]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

ravi

ravi

Ex: The photographer captured the couple 's rapt expressions as they exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony .Le photographe a capturé les expressions **captivées** du couple alors qu'ils échangeaient leurs vœux pendant la cérémonie de mariage.
Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le GRE
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