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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 33

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to suspect
to suspect
[verbe]

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

suspecter, soupçonner

suspecter, soupçonner

Ex: The police began to suspect him after they found his fingerprints at the crime scene. 
suspense

a state of uncertainty or indecision

suspense

suspense

Ex: Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick. 
suspicious
suspicious
[Adjectif]

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

méfiant, soupçonneux

méfiant, soupçonneux

Ex: The manager became suspicious when he noticed discrepancies in the financial reports. 
collective
collective
[Adjectif]

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

collectif

collectif

Ex: The collective efforts of the volunteers resulted in a successful charity event. 
collector

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

collectionneur

collectionneur

Ex: The art collector spent millions on a rare painting at the auction. 
visceral
visceral
[Adjectif]

regarding or involving the internal organs

viscéral

viscéral

Ex: The surgeon specialized in visceral injuries, often treating gunshot and stab wounds. 
viscid
viscid
[Adjectif]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

visqueux

visqueux

Ex: The viscid substance adhered to his fingers as he tried to scoop it up. 
viscosity

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

viscosité

viscosité

Ex: Motor oil is specifically designed with a certain viscosity to function optimally in engines. 
viscount

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

vicomte

vicomte

Ex: The town's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries. 
viscous
viscous
[Adjectif]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

visqueux

visqueux

Ex: After cooling, the melted sugar became viscous, perfect for crafting candy. 
anthropocentric
anthropocentric
[Adjectif]

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

anthropocentrique

anthropocentrique

Ex: The philosopher argued against an overly anthropocentric worldview, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life. 
anthropocentrism

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

anthropocentrisme

anthropocentrisme

Ex: The debate about deforestation often centers around the conflict between economic growth and challenging anthropocentrism. 
anthropoid
anthropoid
[Adjectif]

having characteristics similar to those of humans

anthropoïde

anthropoïde

Ex: The robot had an anthropoid design with limbs and a face. 
anthropology

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

anthropologie

anthropologie

Ex: Sarah decided to major in anthropology to study the diverse cultures and societies around the world. 
anthropomorphous

looking or shaped similar to a human

anthropomorphe

anthropomorphe

Ex: The shadow on the cave wall had an anthropomorphous outline, looking eerily like a standing person. 
oblivion

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

oubli

oubli

Ex: Without preservation efforts, historic landmarks risk falling into oblivion and losing their cultural significance. 
oblivious
oblivious
[Adjectif]

lacking conscious awareness of something

ne pas être conscient de

ne pas être conscient de

Ex: Despite the loud noise, the baby remained oblivious, peacefully sleeping in her crib. 
fortitude

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

courage, force d'âme

courage, force d'âme

Ex: Her fortitude during the long illness was truly inspiring. 
to fortify
to fortify
[verbe]

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

fortifier, renforcer

fortifier, renforcer

Ex: The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders. 
fortuitous
fortuitous
[Adjectif]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

fortuit

fortuit

Ex: Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous—and led to a lifelong friendship. 
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