Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 37

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

euphémisme

pleasing to the ear

euphonique

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

euphonie

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

euphorie

feeling intense excitement and happiness

euphorique

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

unanimité

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unanime

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

s'arroger, s'attribuer

speaking easily, fluently, and at length

volubile

having great volume or bulk

volumineux

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

plantureux, pulpeux

the act or practice of misleading or lying to others

tromperie, duperie, supercherie

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

trompeur, mensonger

to make a person believe something untrue

tromper

to clearly dispaly something

manifester

to produce several copies or duplicates of something

copier

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

ex æquo

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

impasse, blocage