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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 23

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prehensile
[Adjectif]

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

préhensile

préhensile

Ex: Scientists were amazed at the discovery of a prehensile-tailed lizard in the dense rainforests.

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

préhension

préhension

Ex: The childprehension skills developed rapidly during his toddler years , allowing him to grasp objects and tools with increasing precision .
abundant
[Adjectif]

existing or available in large quantities

abondant

abondant

Ex: During the rainy season , the region abundant rainfall .
superabundant
[Adjectif]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

surabondant

surabondant

Ex: Her energy and enthusiasm superabundant, infecting everyone around her with positivity .

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

mettre à la retraite

mettre à la retraite

Ex: He continued working even after the age most people would superannuated, driven by his passion for the job .
supercilious
[Adjectif]

treating others as if one is superior to them

dédaigneux

dédaigneux

Ex: She acted with supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her .
superficial
[Adjectif]

not done in a complete or thorough way

superficiel

superficiel

Ex: She gave the problem superficial glance before moving on , without fully understanding it .

an amount that is more than necessary

caractère superflu

caractère superflu

Ex: Their wealth was evident in superfluity of luxury cars in their driveway .
superfluous
[Adjectif]

beyond what is necessary or required

superflu

superflu

Ex: The instructions superfluous steps , making the process seem more complicated than it was .
afire
[Adjectif]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

enflammé, brûlant

enflammé, brûlant

Ex: His passion for the cause was evident, his eyes afire every time he spoke about it.
afoot
[Adverbe]

by walking or on foot

à pied

à pied

Ex: With the bridge out, the only way to cross was afoot.
aforesaid
[Adjectif]

previously mentioned or spoken of

susdit, susmentionné, susnommé

susdit, susmentionné, susnommé

Ex: We will address aforesaid points in our next meeting .
afresh
[Adverbe]

once again, but in a new or different manner

de nouveau

de nouveau

Ex: With renewed energy, she tackled the project afresh.
mantel
[nom]

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

tablette de cheminée

tablette de cheminée

Ex: He carefully placed the trophy on mantel, proud of his recent achievement .
mantle
[nom]

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

tablette de cheminée

tablette de cheminée

Ex: The family 's cherished memories were evident in the photos and trinkets adorning mantle.
querulous
[Adjectif]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

acariâtre, grincheux

acariâtre, grincheux

Ex: The review was written in querulous manner , criticizing every detail .
to query
[verbe]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

poser des questions sur

poser des questions sur

Ex: queried the online support team regarding an issue with his account login .
to frizz
[verbe]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

frisotter, friser

frisotter, friser

Ex: She does n't use that brand of shampoo anymore because it makes her frizz too much .
to frizzle
[verbe]

to form or shape small, tight curls

friser, frisotter

friser, frisotter

Ex: He applied a gel that made his short strands frizzle, creating a textured look.
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