Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 11

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inflammable

[Adjectif]

capable of easily catching fire

inflammable

Ex: The warning label clearly indicated that the substance was highly inflammable.L'étiquette d'avertissement indiquait clairement que la substance était hautement **inflammable**.

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inflammatory

[Adjectif]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

incendiaire

Ex: Inflammatory responses play a crucial role in the body 's defense against infections .Les réponses **inflammatoires** jouent un rôle crucial dans la défense de l'organisme contre les infections.

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whim

[nom]

an imaginative and unusual idea, typically changing unpredictably

fantaisie, caprice

Ex: Maya 's whims led her to start a unique online boutique that sold handmade clothing made from recycled materials .Les **caprices** de Maya l'ont conduite à créer une boutique en ligne unique vendant des vêtements faits main à partir de matériaux recyclés.

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whimsical

[Adjectif]

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

capricieux

Ex: His whimsical decision to quit his job and travel the world was driven by a desire for freedom .Sa décision **capricieuse** de quitter son emploi et de voyager autour du monde était motivée par un désir de liberté.

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tacit

[Adjectif]

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

tacite, implicite

Ex: The manager 's tacit disapproval was apparent through his lack of encouragement .La désapprobation **tacite** du manager était évidente à travers son manque d'encouragement.

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taciturn

[Adjectif]

tending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly

taciturne

Ex: The manager 's taciturn style of communication sometimes led to misunderstandings among the team .Le style de communication **taciturne** du manager conduisait parfois à des malentendus au sein de l'équipe.

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tact

[nom]

sensitivity and consideration in dealing with others to avoid causing trouble or offense

tact

Ex: Her tact helped her navigate through the awkward situation smoothly .Sa **tact** l'a aidée à naviguer à travers la situation délicate en douceur.

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tactician

[nom]

a person who is skilled in planning strategies and executing actions to achieve a goal

tacticien, tacticienne

Ex: She is a good enough tactician to wait and see what the election brings .Elle est une **tacticienne** suffisamment bonne pour attendre et voir ce que les élections apportent.

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tactics

[nom]

the art or science of employing military forces and strategies in order to achieve victory over an enemy

tactique, stratégie

Ex: The art of war is all about developing effective tactics to outmaneuver the opponent .L'art de la guerre consiste à développer des **tactiques** efficaces pour surpasser l'adversaire.

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barograph

[nom]

a device that automatically records changes in atmospheric pressure over time

barographe

Ex: Changes in the barograph recording helped climatologists determine how the storm rapidly intensified overnight .Les changements dans l'enregistrement du **barographe** ont aidé les climatologues à déterminer comment la tempête s'est rapidement intensifiée pendant la nuit.

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barometer

[nom]

a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure

baromètre

Ex: Sailors relied on the barometer to help them navigate safely by anticipating weather conditions at sea .

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to implicate

[verbe]

to involve or suggest someone's participation or connection in a crime or wrongdoing

impliquer

Ex: The leaked documents appeared to implicate high-ranking officials in the corruption scandal .Les documents divulgués semblaient **impliquer** des hauts fonctionnaires dans le scandale de corruption.

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implicit

[Adjectif]

suggesting something without directly stating it

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.

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to imply

[verbe]

to suggest without explicitly stating

impliquer

Ex: The advertisement 's imagery implied that using their product would lead to success .L'imagerie de la publicité **sous-entendait** que l'utilisation de leur produit mènerait au succès.

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lax

[Adjectif]

showing a tendency to be less strict about rules or discipline

laxiste, souple

Ex: The city had a lax attitude toward parking violations , leading to frequent abuse .La ville avait une attitude **laxiste** envers les infractions de stationnement, conduisant à des abus fréquents.

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laxative

[Adjectif]

having the ability to relieve constipation and ease bowel movements

laxatif

Ex: He consumed a laxative herbal tea to alleviate his constipation .Il a consommé une tisane **laxative** pour soulager sa constipation.

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laxity

[nom]

the state or quality of being careless and lacking moral strictness or discipline

négligence

Ex: The government 's laxity in enforcing regulations allowed corruption to permeate through various sectors .La **négligence** du gouvernement dans l'application des réglementations a permis à la corruption de s'infiltrer dans divers secteurs.

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felon

[nom]

someone who has committed or has been legally found guilty of a serious crime

criminel, criminelle

Ex: The community was concerned about the presence of a known felon in their neighborhood .La communauté était préoccupée par la présence d'un **criminel** connu dans leur quartier.

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felonious

[Adjectif]

relating to or having the characteristic of a crime

félon

Ex: The court found the defendant guilty of felonious arson , as he intentionally set fire to the property in order to collect insurance money .Le tribunal a reconnu l'accusé coupable d'**incendie criminel**, car il a intentionnellement mis le feu à la propriété afin de percevoir de l'argent d'assurance.

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felony

[nom]

a serious crime such as arson, murder, rape, etc.

crime, forfait

Ex: His criminal record showed multiple felonies, making it difficult for him to find employment after his release from prison .Son casier judiciaire montrait plusieurs **crimes**, ce qui rendait difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi après sa sortie de prison.

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