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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 39

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SAT Word Skills 1
regime
[nom]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

régime

régime

Ex: The authoritarian regime imposed strict censorship on the media.
regimen
[nom]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régime

régime

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .

an individual attending or having attended a college or university

étudiant, étudiante

étudiant, étudiante

Ex: collegians participate in internships during summer breaks to gain practical experience .

someone with whom one works

collègue

collègue

Ex: I often seek advice from colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .

the quality of a phrase or statement having multiple interpretations due to its wording or context

ambiguïté

ambiguïté

Ex: Her statement was filled ambiguity, leaving everyone unsure of her true intentions .
ambiguous
[Adjectif]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

ambigu

ambigu

Ex: The lawyer pointed out ambiguous clause in the contract , suggesting it could be interpreted in more than one way .
lumen
[nom]

a unit measuring the brightness of light

lumen

lumen

Ex: When choosing a flashlight , consider lumen rating to determine its brightness .

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

sommité

sommité

Ex: She was considered a luminary in the world of classical music.
luminous
[Adjectif]

emitting or reflecting light

lumineux

lumineux

Ex: The clock face luminous, making it easy to read the time in the dark .
lummox
[nom]

a clumsy and unintelligent individual

empoté, godiche, pataud

empoté, godiche, pataud

Ex: Despite his best efforts , he could n't fix the computer , making him look like a lummox.
sympathetic
[Adjectif]

of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions

sympathique

sympathique

Ex: When startled , sympathetic system prepares our body for a quick reaction .
symphonic
[Adjectif]

connected with or in form of a symphony

symphonique

symphonique

Ex: She has a deep appreciation for symphonic music, frequently attending live concerts.

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

symphonie

symphonie

Ex: The composer 's latest work was symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .
symptomatic
[Adjectif]

showing signs typical of a specific illness

symptomatique

symptomatique

Ex: Her consistent fatigue symptomatic of iron deficiency .

to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

intercéder

intercéder

Ex: He interceded to stop the fight and prevent further escalation of violence .

to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

intercepter

intercepter

Ex: The intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown .

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

intercession

intercession

Ex: The diplomatintercession prevented the escalation of the international conflict .

a person who intervenes on behalf of someone else, especially to mediate or plead for them

médiateur, médiatrice

médiateur, médiatrice

Ex: intercessor's efforts led to a peaceful resolution of the dispute .

a person who supports the absence of organized government or authority

nihiliste

nihiliste

Ex: Some viewed him as a nihilist due to his disdain for established systems .
nil
[numéral]

the number zero, often used in sports or to indicate nothing

zéro

zéro

Ex: His contribution to the project was nil.
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