Compétences verbales SAT 1 - Leçon 17

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

exposition

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositif

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

affirmation

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

favorable

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

endurer

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

endurance

having the ability to last over a long period of time

durable

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

vitupératif

to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something

modérer

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

modération

someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement

modérateur

the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence

évasion

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

évasif

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tendu

referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words

tautologique

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautologie

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

caprice

prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

capricieux

describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things

persifleur