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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 22

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to defer
[verbe]

to postpone to a later time

reporter, différer

reporter, différer

Ex: The student requested defer her exams because of a family emergency .

a polite and respectful expression, either through words or actions, that shows high regard or esteem for someone

déférence

déférence

Ex: In a gesture deference, she addressed her professor as ' Professor Smith ' instead of using their first name .
deferential
[Adjectif]

showing respect and esteem toward someone, especially a superior

respectueux

respectueux

Ex: The staff deferential, ensuring that every guest felt welcome and valued .
iniquitous
[Adjectif]

extremely unfair or morally wrong, often seen as sinful

inique, injuste

inique, injuste

Ex: iniquitous actions of the dictator led to widespread suffering among his people .

behavior that is morally wrong or sinful

iniquité

iniquité

Ex: Many turned a blind eye to iniquity that was happening in the shadows of society .

the process of combining various ingredients to produce something, often a medicine or drink

confection, création

confection, création

Ex: Each morning , she indulged in confection of her signature tea blend , mixing green tea with rose petals and a hint of mint .

a collection of sweet items, such as candies, chocolates, and baked goods, usually made with sugar or other sweeteners

confiserie

confiserie

Ex: confectionery aisle in the supermarket was packed ahead of Valentine 's Day , with everyone looking for the perfect sweet gift .
to imperil
[verbe]

to endanger a person or thing

mettre en péril

mettre en péril

Ex: Continuous disregard for safety measures imperiling the workplace .
imperious
[Adjectif]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

impérieux

impérieux

Ex: The managerimperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .

a hidden plan, often with a harmful intent

intrigue, machination

intrigue, machination

Ex: Many believed that the company 's sudden downfall was not an accident but the result of machination.

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

machinerie, machines

machinerie, machines

Ex: The workers received training on how to safely operate the machinery introduced to the workshop .

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

opérateur, machiniste

opérateur, machiniste

Ex: machinists need a strong understanding of technology to operate advanced machinery .
votary
[nom]

an individual who is devoted to a religious life through solemn commitments or vows

dévot, dévote

dévot, dévote

Ex: Clara 's dedication was evident in her life as votary, often serving the less fortunate and spending hours in prayer .
votive
[Adjectif]

offered or dedicated as an expression of a wish or vow.

votif

votif

Ex: The small chapel had an altar filled votive offerings from devotees seeking blessings .

to arrest someone

appréhender

appréhender

Ex: Special units are apprehending suspects involved in financial fraud .
apprehensive
[Adjectif]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

craintif, inquiet

craintif, inquiet

Ex: The team apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .
to fuse
[verbe]

to combine different elements or substances

fusionner

fusionner

Ex: In the experiment , they tried fuse metals at high temperatures to form a durable alloy .
fusible
[Adjectif]

able to be melted or combined when subjected to heat

fusible

fusible

Ex: Many metals , like gold and silver , fusible, making them valuable for jewelry-making .

the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries

orthopédie

orthopédie

Ex: She decided to get a second opinion from orthopedics clinic before agreeing to the recommended surgery .

a doctor specializing in the treatment and correction of bones and muscles, especially the issues and deformities in children's skeletal systems

orthopédiste

orthopédiste

Ex: orthopedist developed a treatment plan to correct the curvature in Maria 's spine , helping her avoid future complications .
Compétences Lexicales SAT 1
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