Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 27

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to deride

[verbe]

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

railler, ridiculiser

Ex: He derides anyone who disagrees with his opinion on social media .Il **raille** quiconque n'est pas d'accord avec son opinion sur les réseaux sociaux.

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derision

[nom]

laughing at someone or something in a mean way

dérision

Ex: She shared her idea , but only got derision from the group .Elle a partagé son idée, mais n'a reçu que des **moqueries** du groupe.

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arbiter

[nom]

a person selected to judge and resolve a specific argument or conflict

arbitre

Ex: The labor union and the company agreed on an independent arbiter to look into workers ' complaints .Le syndicat et l'entreprise ont convenu d'un **arbitre** indépendant pour examiner les plaintes des travailleurs.

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arbitrary

[Adjectif]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

arbitraire

Ex: The company 's dress code policy seemed arbitrary, with rules changing frequently without explanation .La politique de code vestimentaire de l'entreprise semblait **arbitraire**, avec des règles changeant fréquemment sans explication.

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to arbitrate

[verbe]

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

arbitrer, trancher, jouer le rôle d'arbitre

Ex: The parents asked their older child to arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .Les parents ont demandé à leur enfant aîné d'**arbitrer** le différend entre leurs frères et sœurs cadets.

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arbitrator

[nom]

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

arbitre

Ex: Finding a fair arbitrator, who had no vested interest in the outcome , was crucial for the credibility of the decision-making process .Trouver un **arbitre** équitable, qui n'avait aucun intérêt personnel dans le résultat, était crucial pour la crédibilité du processus décisionnel.

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gastric

[Adjectif]

relating to or affecting the stomach

gastrique

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to treat her gastric ulcer.Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter son ulcère **gastrique**.

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gastritis

[nom]

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

gastrite

Ex: He was advised to take antacids to help manage his gastritis symptoms .On lui a conseillé de prendre des antiacides pour aider à gérer les symptômes de sa **gastrite**.

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gastronomy

[nom]

the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

gastronomie

Ex: Gastronomy combines the art of cooking with the science of food preparation and presentation.La **gastronomie** combine l'art de la cuisine avec la science de la préparation et de la présentation des aliments.

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medial

[Adjectif]

related to or located in the middle of something

médian

Ex: The story ’s climax occurs in the medial chapters of the novel .Le point culminant de l'histoire se produit dans les chapitres **médians** du roman.

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to mediate

[verbe]

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

arbitrer, servir de médiateur

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements .Le couple a décidé de faire appel aux services d'un conseiller matrimonial pour **médier** leurs désaccords.

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medieval

[Adjectif]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

médiéval

Ex: Medieval armor and weapons are displayed in the exhibit on chivalric knights .L'armure et les armes **médiévales** sont exposées dans l'exposition sur les chevaliers de la chevalerie.

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mediocre

[Adjectif]

average in quality and not meeting the standards of excellence

médiocre

Ex: The team 's mediocre performance cost them a spot in the finals .La performance **médiocre** de l'équipe leur a coûté une place en finale.

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meditation

[nom]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

méditation

Ex: David includes daily meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .David inclut la **méditation** quotidienne dans sa routine spirituelle pour la paix intérieure.

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provident

[Adjectif]

planning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances

prévoyant

Ex: Being provident, she made sure to set aside funds for her children 's education .Étant **prévoyante**, elle a veillé à mettre de côté des fonds pour l'éducation de ses enfants.

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providential

[Adjectif]

related to, or showing signs of divine guidance or care

providentiel

Ex: Their timely escape from the building just before it collapsed was seen as a providential intervention.Leur évasion opportune du bâtiment juste avant son effondrement a été considérée comme une intervention **providentielle**.

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provincial

[Adjectif]

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

provincial

Ex: Provincial architecture often reflects the region 's historical influences and resources .L'architecture **provinciale** reflète souvent les influences historiques et les ressources de la région.

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provisional

[Adjectif]

temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made

provisoire

Ex: The agreement was reached on a provisional basis , with the details to be finalized later .L'accord a été conclu à titre **provisoire**, les détails devant être finalisés ultérieurement.

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proviso

[nom]

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

condition, stipulation

Ex: The merger will proceed , but there 's a proviso that all current employees retain their positions for at least a year .La fusion se poursuivra, mais avec une **condition** que tous les employés actuels conservent leur poste pendant au moins un an.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 27