Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 33

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to suspect

[verbe]

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

suspecter, soupçonner

Ex: The detective suspects the woman of being the mastermind behind the crime .Le détective **soupçonne** la femme d'être le cerveau derrière le crime.

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suspense

[nom]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

suspense

Ex: The long pause before announcing the winner filled the room with unbearable suspense.La longue pause avant d'annoncer le vainqueur a rempli la pièce d'un **suspense** insupportable.

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suspicious

[Adjectif]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

méfiant, soupçonneux

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .Je me méfie des offres qui semblent trop belles pour être vraies.

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collective

[Adjectif]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

collectif

Ex: The board issued a collective statement in support of the new policy changes .Le conseil a publié une déclaration **collective** en soutien aux nouveaux changements de politique.

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collector

[nom]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

collectionneur

Ex: The antique collector spent years scouring flea markets and estate sales to find rare and valuable artifacts for their collection .

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visceral

[Adjectif]

regarding or involving the internal organs

viscéral

Ex: Visceral fat surrounds internal organs and is associated with increased risk of metabolic diseases , such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders .La graisse **viscérale** entoure les organes internes et est associée à un risque accru de maladies métaboliques, telles que le diabète et les troubles cardiovasculaires.

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viscid

[Adjectif]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

visqueux

Ex: The viscid oil coated the surface of the pan, preventing the food from sticking.L'huile **visqueuse** a recouvert la surface de la poêle, empêchant la nourriture de coller.

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viscosity

[nom]

the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, indicating its thickness or stickiness

viscosité

Ex: Cold temperatures can increase the viscosity of some liquids , making them less fluid .Les températures froides peuvent augmenter la **viscosité** de certains liquides, les rendant moins fluides.

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viscount

[nom]

a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK

vicomte

Ex: The title of viscount has historical significance in British traditions .Le titre de **vicomte** a une signification historique dans les traditions britanniques.

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viscous

[Adjectif]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

visqueux

Ex: The viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .La substance **visqueuse** s'écoulait lentement du récipient.

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anthropocentric

[Adjectif]

centered on or viewing things in terms of human values and experiences

anthropocentrique

Ex: The idea that the Earth exists solely for human use is an anthropocentric belief .L'idée que la Terre existe uniquement pour l'usage humain est une croyance **anthropocentrique**.

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anthropocentrism

[nom]

the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world

anthropocentrisme

Ex: Conservationists argue that anthropocentrism harms wildlife by prioritizing human wants .Les conservationnistes soutiennent que **l'anthropocentrisme** nuit à la faune en privilégiant les désirs humains.

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anthropoid

[nom]

a group of primates that includes human beings, as well as other species that are closely related to humans

anthropoïde

Ex: The scientist dedicated her life to studying the behavior and habitats of anthropoid apes in the wild.La scientifique a consacré sa vie à étudier le comportement et les habitats des singes **anthropoïdes** dans la nature.

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anthropology

[nom]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

anthropologie

Ex: Biological anthropology explores human evolution , genetics , and physical adaptations through the study of fossils , primates , and modern human populations .L'**anthropologie** biologique explore l'évolution humaine, la génétique et les adaptations physiques à travers l'étude des fossiles, des primates et des populations humaines modernes.

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anthropomorphous

[Adjectif]

looking or shaped similar to a human

anthropomorphe

Ex: Among the various robot designs , the company chose the most anthropomorphous one to make users feel at ease .Parmi les différentes conceptions de robots, l'entreprise a choisi la plus **anthropomorphe** pour mettre les utilisateurs à l'aise.

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oblivion

[nom]

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

oubli

Ex: The actor , once a household name , gradually descended into oblivion after his prime years in the industry .L'acteur, autrefois un nom connu de tous, est progressivement tombé dans **l'oubli** après ses années de gloire dans l'industrie.

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oblivious

[Adjectif]

lacking conscious awareness of something

ne pas être conscient de

Ex: The children were oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .Les enfants étaient **inconscients** du temps, jouant joyeusement dans le parc longtemps après le coucher du soleil.

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fortitude

[nom]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

courage, force d'âme

Ex: Facing financial difficulties with fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .Face à des difficultés financières avec **courage**, elle a réussi à rester optimiste.

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to fortify

[verbe]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

fortifier, renforcer

Ex: The historical site was carefully fortified with modern technology to preserve its integrity .Le site historique a été soigneusement **fortifié** avec une technologie moderne pour préserver son intégrité.

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fortuitous

[Adjectif]

occurring by chance and not intention

fortuit

Ex: The timing of their meeting was fortuitous, as they both happened to be in the same place at the same time .Le moment de leur rencontre était **fortuit**, car ils se sont tous deux retrouvés au même endroit au même moment.

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