Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 24

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ordinal

[Adjectif]

denoting the position of something in a sequence or order

ordinal

Ex: The winners were announced in ordinal sequence .

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ordinance

[nom]

an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body

ordonnance

Ex: Environmental ordinances protect local wildlife .

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ordinate

[nom]

(of quantity or measurement) the vertical coordinate or value on a graph

ordonnée

Ex: For each point on the graph , the ordinate indicates its height relative to the baseline .Pour chaque point du graphique, l'**ordonnée** indique sa hauteur par rapport à la ligne de base.

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ordnance

[nom]

military materials such as weapons, ammunition, and equipment

équipement militaire, munitions

Ex: A significant part of the defense budget is allocated to the procurement and maintenance of ordnance.Une partie importante du budget de la défense est allouée à l'acquisition et à la maintenance des **munitions**.

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to acknowledge

[verbe]

to openly accept something as true or real

reconnaître

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .De nombreux scientifiques **reconnaissent** l'impact du changement climatique sur les modèles météorologiques mondiaux.

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acknowledgment

[nom]

a statement or gesture confirming receipt or recognition of something or someone

reconnaissance

Ex: The nod was a silent acknowledgment of his presence in the room .Le hochement de tête était une **reconnaissance** silencieuse de sa présence dans la pièce.

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dissension

[nom]

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

dissension

Ex: The political party , once united , was now torn by dissension and infighting .Le parti politique, autrefois uni, était maintenant déchiré par la **dissension** et les luttes intestines.

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to dissent

[verbe]

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

diverger de, différer de

Ex: Students are encouraged to dissent respectfully and engage in constructive debate in the classroom .Les étudiants sont encouragés à **exprimer leur désaccord** respectueusement et à participer à des débats constructifs en classe.

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dissentient

[Adjectif]

differing from and disagreeing with the views of the majority

dissident

Ex: Some movies, while popular with audiences, often have dissentient critics who see them in a different light.Certains films, bien que populaires auprès du public, ont souvent des critiques **dissidents** qui les voient sous un jour différent.

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dissentious

[Adjectif]

having or expressing a different opinion, especially one that goes against the majority

clivant

Ex: During the town hall meeting , Mark was the dissentious voice , advocating for an alternative solution .Lors de la réunion publique, Mark était la voix **dissidente**, plaidant pour une solution alternative.

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infirmary

[nom]

a facility within an institution, such as a school or hospital, where medical treatment and care are provided to patients who are ill or injured

infirmerie

Ex: Sarah volunteered at the local infirmary every weekend , assisting the nurses with basic tasks .Sarah se portait volontaire à l'**infirmerie** locale chaque week-end, aidant les infirmières dans les tâches de base.

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infirmity

[nom]

the state of being weak and unhealthy, especially due to old age or sickness

infirmité

Ex: Age often brings with it various infirmities, making daily tasks more challenging .L'âge apporte souvent avec lui diverses **infirmités**, rendant les tâches quotidiennes plus difficiles.

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plural

[Adjectif]

(grammar) describing words that are indicating the presence of more than one person or thing

pluriel

Ex: She learned the plural forms of irregular nouns in her language lesson.Elle a appris les formes **plurielles** des noms irréguliers dans sa leçon de langue.

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plurality

[nom]

a large number of something

pluralité

Ex: The plurality of stars in the night sky has always fascinated astronomers .La **pluralité** des étoiles dans le ciel nocturne a toujours fasciné les astronomes.

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to eulogize

[verbe]

to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing

faire l'éloge

Ex: She eulogized her mentor during the retirement party , expressing gratitude for the guidance and support over the years .Elle a **fait l'éloge** de son mentor lors de la fête de retraite, exprimant sa gratitude pour les conseils et le soutien au fil des années.

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eulogy

[nom]

a speech or written tribute, especially one commemorating someone who has died

éloge

Ex: The minister delivered a heartfelt eulogy that honored the deceased ’s life and achievements .Le ministre a prononcé un **éloge funèbre** sincère qui honorait la vie et les réalisations du défunt.

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hedonism

[nom]

the pursuit of pleasure as a guiding principle or way of life

hédonisme

Ex: The festival was an expression of carefree hedonism.

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hedonist

[nom]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

hédoniste

Ex: He was known as a hedonist, always choosing the most pleasurable path .Il était connu comme un **hédoniste**, choisissant toujours le chemin le plus agréable.

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hedonistic

[Adjectif]

focused on seeking pleasure and self-indulgence

hédoniste

Ex: She gave into her hedonistic tendencies during her vacation , enjoying every luxury offered .Elle a cédé à ses tendances **hédonistes** pendant ses vacances, profitant de chaque luxe offert.

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