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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 26

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non sequitur

a conclusion that does not logically follow from the stated premises

sophisme, paralogisme

sophisme, paralogisme

Ex: The argument contained a clear non sequitur between the premise and the conclusion. 
nonchalance

a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

nonchalance

nonchalance

Ex: Despite the rising tension in the room, Jake displayed remarkable nonchalance, continuing to sip his coffee as if nothing was amiss. 
nonchalant
nonchalant
[Adjectif]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

nonchalant

nonchalant

Ex: Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, calmly sipping his tea. 
noncombatant

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain)

non-combattant

non-combattant

Ex: Noncombatants play a crucial role, providing emotional and physical support away from the frontlines. 
noncommittal
noncommittal
[Adjectif]

unwilling to make a clear decision, express a definite opinion, or commit to any particular course of action

évasif, réservé

évasif, réservé

Ex: Even after the long discussion, he remained noncommittal, not letting on what he truly thought. 
nondescript
nondescript
[Adjectif]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

quelconque

quelconque

Ex: Her handwriting was nondescript, neither elegant nor messy, just plain and straightforward. 
nonentity

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

personne insignifiante

personne insignifiante

Ex: The critic dismissed the artist as a nonentity in the art community. 
nonpareil

someone or something regarded as having no equal

personne sans pareille

personne sans pareille

Ex: He was considered the nonpareil of violinists in his generation. 
to nonplus
to nonplus
[verbe]

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

déconcerter, dérouter, rendre perplexe

déconcerter, dérouter, rendre perplexe

Ex: The twist at the end of the novel will nonplus most readers, leaving them eager for the next installment. 
nonplussed
nonplussed
[Adjectif]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

dérouté, perplexe

dérouté, perplexe

Ex: When the magician performed the disappearing act, the children were absolutely nonplussed. 
nonresident

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

non-résident, non-résidente

non-résident, non-résidente

Ex: The town hall meeting was surprisingly attended by several nonresidents interested in the topic. 
to undulate

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

onduler, ondoyer

onduler, ondoyer

Ex: The boat's movement undulated the canal's serene waters, disturbing the reflections. 
undulation

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

ondulation

ondulation

Ex: To understand the properties of light, it's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces. 
unduly
unduly
[Adverbe]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

excessivement

excessivement

Ex: She was unduly concerned about a minor issue. 
homogeneity

things that are alike or have the same qualities

homogénéité

homogénéité

Ex: The cultural homogeneity of the small town made it difficult for outsiders to integrate. 
homologous
homologous
[Adjectif]

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

homologue

homologue

Ex: Within the animal kingdom, one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage. 
homonym
homonym
[nom]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonyme

homonyme

Ex: It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence. 
homophone

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homophone

homophone

Ex: The homophones "piece" and "peace" are frequently confused by new English learners. 
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