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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le GRE - Le Conflit

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur les conflits, 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, frissons

frisson, frissons

Ex: The horror movie induced frisson of terror in the audience .
galling
[Adjectif]

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

agaçant, irritant

agaçant, irritant

Ex: His refusal to listen was particularly galling.
glare
[nom]

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

un regard perçant, un regard foudroyant

un regard perçant, un regard foudroyant

Ex: glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .
to gnaw at
[verbe]

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

ronger, tourmenter

ronger, tourmenter

Ex: The thought of losing her job gnaws at her constantly.
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

emporté, passionné

emporté, passionné

Ex: He was known for his hot-blooded temperament in stressful situations.

to breathe at a very fast pace

hyperventiler, respirer rapidement

hyperventiler, respirer rapidement

Ex: The intense workout caused him hyperventilate.

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 hysteria after hearing the shocking news .
idolatrous
[Adjectif]

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idolâtre

idolâtre

Ex: idolatrous admiration for the singer was evident in her room filled with posters .

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 ignominy to the tech firm .
inconsolable
[Adjectif]

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

inconsolable, irrémédiable

inconsolable, irrémédiable

Ex: The child inconsolable after losing his favorite toy .

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

indignation, révolte

indignation, révolte

Ex: She felt a surge indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .

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

inhibition, réservé

inhibition, réservé

Ex: inhibition to share personal struggles contributed to a lack of emotional support within the community .
inquisitive
[Adjectif]

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

curieux

curieux

Ex: inquisitive traveler enjoys immersing themselves in different cultures , eager to learn about new customs and traditions .

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilité, tempérament irritable

irascibilité, tempérament irritable

Ex: irascibility was well-known , causing others to tread carefully around him .
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: loathes the idea of working late on weekends .
monotonous
[Adjectif]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monotone

monotone

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the monotonous and uninteresting .
moonstruck
[Adjectif]

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

lunatique, déraisonnable

lunatique, déraisonnable

Ex: After days without sleep, he acted moonstruck and confused.
overwrought
[Adjectif]

emotionally distressed and worked up

agité

agité

Ex: overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child .

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

poignante, éloquence

poignante, éloquence

Ex: She felt a poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood .
plaintive
[Adjectif]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

plaintif

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
querulous
[Adjectif]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

acariâtre, grincheux

acariâtre, grincheux

Ex: The review was written in querulous manner , criticizing every detail .
ravenous
[Adjectif]

experiencing extreme hunger

affamé

affamé

Ex: The marathon runners ravenous after crossing the finish line and quickly made their way to the food tent for a meal .

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

répulsion, dégoût

répulsion, dégoût

Ex: She spoke revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .
rueful
[Adjectif]

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste, regrettable

triste, regrettable

Ex: He shook his head with rueful sigh , feeling sorry for his friend .
to seethe
[verbe]

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

bouillonner, rager

bouillonner, rager

Ex: She sat thereseething with anger , but her face remained impassive .
sepulchral
[Adjectif]

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sépulcral, funèbre

sépulcral, funèbre

Ex: Her voice took on sepulchral tone when she spoke of the past .
soulful
[Adjectif]

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

émouvant, sincère

émouvant, sincère

Ex: The artist 's painting had soulful quality that captivated viewers .
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 stupefied everyone at the lecture .
subdued
[Adjectif]

having a calm or restrained manner

calme, réservé

calme, réservé

Ex: subdued demeanor during the meeting made it difficult to gauge his true feelings .
tantrum
[nom]

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

crise, caprice

crise, caprice

Ex: The studenttantrum disrupted the entire classroom .
to sulk
[verbe]

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

bouder, s'apitoyer sur son sort

bouder, s'apitoyer sur son sort

Ex: sulked for hours over the missed opportunity .
temperamental
[Adjectif]

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

chambreur, impulsif

chambreur, impulsif

Ex: temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .

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

appréhension, inquiétude

appréhension, inquiétude

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers trepidation, fearing an impending storm .
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 tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .
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 unrequited admiration from her colleague .
woebegone
[Adjectif]

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

affligé, meurtri

affligé, meurtri

Ex: woebegone child clutched his broken toy tightly .
vexed
[Adjectif]

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

vexé, irrité

vexé, irrité

Ex: She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her meeting.
somber
[Adjectif]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombre, sérieux

sombre, sérieux

Ex: He gave somber speech about the challenges ahead .
rapt
[Adjectif]

fully absorbed or captivated by something

ravi

ravi

Ex: The photographer captured the couplerapt expressions as they exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony .
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