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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 21

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SAT Word Skills 1
to undercharge

to ask for less money than the actual price or value of something

brader

brader

Ex: She was so grateful when the mechanic undercharged her for the repair work .Elle était si reconnaissante lorsque le mécanicien l'a **sous-facturée** pour les travaux de réparation.
to underexpose

to not allow something to be seen or experienced enough

sous-exposer

sous-exposer

Ex: Indie films often get underexposed in theaters dominated by blockbuster movies.Les films indépendants sont souvent **sous-exposés** dans les salles de cinéma dominées par les blockbusters.
underhanded
underhanded
[Adjectif]

done in a secretive way with the intent to deceive or trick

sournois, fourbe

sournois, fourbe

Ex: The politician was accused of making underhanded deals behind closed doors .Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir conclu des accords **sournois** à huis clos.
to underlie

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

sous-tendre, être à la base de

sous-tendre, être à la base de

Ex: Economic factors underlie the recent fluctuations in the stock market .Les facteurs économiques **sous-tendent** les fluctuations récentes du marché boursier.
to undermine

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

miner, saper

miner, saper

Ex: The economic downturn severely undermined the company 's financial stability .La récession économique a gravement **miné** la stabilité financière de l'entreprise.
to underrate

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

sous-estimer

sous-estimer

Ex: The book was initially underrated but later became a classic .Le livre a été initialement **sous-estimé** mais est ensuite devenu un classique.
to underscore

to stress something's importance or value

souligner

souligner

Ex: The findings of the study underscore the urgency of addressing climate change .Les résultats de l'étude **soulignent** l'urgence de s'attaquer au changement climatique.
to undersell

to offer goods or services at a lower price than competitors

vendre moins cher

vendre moins cher

Ex: If you consistently undersell without reducing costs, you might face financial challenges in the long run.Si vous **vendez systématiquement à perte** sans réduire les coûts, vous pourriez rencontrer des difficultés financières à long terme.
to understate

to minimize the significance of something

minimiser

minimiser

Ex: Daily exercise 's impact on health is often understated.L'impact de l'exercice quotidien sur la santé est souvent **sous-estimé**.
to underwrite

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

garantir

garantir

Ex: The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company .La société d'investissement **souscrit** actuellement à une offre publique pour une entreprise technologique.
saccharin

an alternative to sugar which is artificial and used by people who want to lose weight

saccharine

saccharine

Ex: The restaurant offers saccharin packets alongside sugar and honey for customers who prefer a calorie-free option.Le restaurant propose des sachets de **saccharine** à côté du sucre et du miel pour les clients qui préfèrent une option sans calories.
saccharine
saccharine
[Adjectif]

excessively sweet or sugary

trop sucré

trop sucré

Ex: His tea was saccharine, as he had added too many spoonfuls of sugar .Son thé était **sacchariné**, car il avait ajouté trop de cuillères de sucre.
to deplore
to deplore
[verbe]

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

déplorer

déplorer

Ex: He deplored the unfair decision , feeling it was unjust and wrong .Il a **déploré** la décision injuste, la trouvant injuste et erronée.
deplorable
deplorable
[Adjectif]

disgraceful to the extent that it warrants severe disapproval

lamentable, déplorable

lamentable, déplorable

Ex: The regime 's deplorable human rights record drew international criticism .Le bilan **déplorable** en matière de droits de l'homme du régime a suscité des critiques internationales.
fastidious
fastidious
[Adjectif]

very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation

méticuleux, minutieux, maniaque

méticuleux, minutieux, maniaque

Ex: The architect was fastidious about the placement of every detail in the building design .L'architecte était **méticuleux** quant au placement de chaque détail dans la conception du bâtiment.
fastidiousness

the quality of being extremely careful and particular about details, especially related to taste or style

méticulosité

méticulosité

Ex: Her fastidiousness in choosing every piece of furniture ensured her home looked straight out of a design magazine .Son **méticulosité** dans le choix de chaque meuble garantissait que sa maison ressemblait tout droit à un magazine de design.
memento
memento
[nom]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

souvenir

souvenir

Ex: The couple exchanged letters as mementos of their time together .Le couple a échangé des lettres en tant que **souvenirs** de leur temps ensemble.
memorable
memorable
[Adjectif]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

mémorable

mémorable

Ex: That was the most memorable concert I 've ever attended .C'était le concert le **mémorable** auquel j'ai jamais assisté.
to hone
to hone
[verbe]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

aiguiser

aiguiser

Ex: The gardener hones the pruning shears to make clean cuts on branches .Le jardinier **aiguise** les cisailles à élaguer pour faire des coupes nettes sur les branches.
honorarium

payment given as a gesture of appreciation or respect for a service that is typically provided for free or on a voluntary basis

honoraires

honoraires

Ex: The artist received an honorarium for showcasing their artwork at the community gallery .L'artiste a reçu un **honorarium** pour avoir exposé son œuvre à la galerie communautaire.
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