Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 3

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reckless

[Adjectif]

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

téméraire

Ex: The reckless driver ignored the red light and sped through the intersection .Le conducteur **téméraire** a ignoré le feu rouge et a traversé l'intersection à toute vitesse.

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dramatist

[nom]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturge, auteur dramatique

Ex: She studied the works of classic dramatists such as Shakespeare and Ibsen to hone her craft and develop her own unique voice .Elle a étudié les œuvres de **dramaturges** classiques comme Shakespeare et Ibsen pour perfectionner son art et développer sa propre voix unique.

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to dramatize

[verbe]

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

faire un drame, dramatiser

Ex: In her speech , she dramatized the injustice of the court ruling to elicit outrage from the crowd .Il a tendance à **dramatiser** les petites erreurs.

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incendiary

[Adjectif]

made with the intention of causing fire

incendiaire

Ex: The company faced legal consequences after using incendiary chemicals in their manufacturing process .L'entreprise a subi des conséquences juridiques après avoir utilisé des produits chimiques **incendiaires** dans son processus de fabrication.

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to incense

[verbe]

to provoke extreme anger in a person

faire enrager, mettre en fureur, révolter

Ex: The rude behavior of her colleague incenses her .Le comportement grossier de son collègue **exaspère**.

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incentive

[nom]

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

avantage

Ex: Tax breaks were provided as an incentive for businesses to invest in renewable energy .Des allégements fiscaux ont été accordés comme **incitation** pour que les entreprises investissent dans les énergies renouvelables.

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verbatim

[Adverbe]

in exactly the same words as used originally

textuellement

Ex: The article was taken almost verbatim from another source .L'article a été repris presque **mot pour mot** d'une autre source.

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verbiage

[nom]

the unnecessary use of terms and words to express something and causing complexion

verbiage

Ex: The contract was revised to reduce the verbiage and make it more concise and clear .Le contrat a été révisé pour réduire le **verbiage** et le rendre plus concis et clair.

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verbose

[Adjectif]

using or having an excessive number of words

verbeux

Ex: Her verbose speech at the conference lost the audience's attention quickly.Son discours **verbeux** lors de la conférence a rapidement perdu l'attention du public.

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verbosity

[nom]

the quality of containing unnecessary and excessive words or terms in speech or writing

verbosité

Ex: The legal document 's verbosity made it difficult for the average person to comprehend its content .La **verbosité** du document juridique a rendu difficile pour une personne moyenne de comprendre son contenu.

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abbess

[nom]

the female head of an abbey, convent, or other religious houses of nuns

abbesse

Ex: The abbess held authority over the convent's resources and decisions, managing its finances and overseeing construction projects.L'**abbesse** détenait l'autorité sur les ressources et les décisions du couvent, gérant ses finances et supervisant les projets de construction.

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abbey

[nom]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abbaye

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at the abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .Ils ont consacré leur vie à servir dans **l'abbaye**, trouvant réconfort et but au sein de ses murs sacrés.

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abbot

[nom]

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

abbé

Ex: The abbot presided over the chapter meetings , where important decisions regarding the community were made and disciplinary matters were addressed .**L'abbé** présidait les réunions du chapitre, où les décisions importantes concernant la communauté étaient prises et les questions disciplinaires étaient traitées.

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palpable

[Adjectif]

capable of being physically sensed

palpable

Ex: We could sense the palpable fear in the witness 's voice as they recounted their experience .**Une cicatrice palpable** traversait sa joue, rugueuse au toucher.

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to palpitate

[verbe]

(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly

palpiter

Ex: Her heart started to palpitate rapidly as she anxiously waited for the exam results .Son cœur a commencé à **palpiter** rapidement alors qu'elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.

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palsy

[nom]

a condition of the muscles, in which a person experiences tremors all over their body or in specific body parts

paralysie

Ex: The musician 's palsy made it challenging for her to play instruments with precision .La **paralysie** du musicien a rendu difficile pour elle de jouer des instruments avec précision.

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cadence

[nom]

a sequence of musical notes or chords that marks the conclusion of a phrase, section, or entire composition

cadence

Ex: That lingering cadence gave the piece a haunting finish .**Cette cadence** persistante a donné à la pièce une fin envoûtante.

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cadenza

[nom]

a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity

cadence

Ex: The composer included a cadenza near the end of the piece , allowing the soloist to shine with a dramatic and complex passage .Le compositeur a inclus une **cadenza** vers la fin de la pièce, permettant au soliste de briller avec un passage dramatique et complexe.

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abasement

[nom]

the act of treating someone in a demeaning way

humiliation

Ex: The abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination .**L'abaissement** des femmes dans certaines sociétés perpétue l'inégalité entre les sexes et la discrimination.

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