Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 43

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

délinéer, délimiter, tracer

a detailed and vivid description or depiction

contour, délinéation, délimitation

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

isobare

having equal or consistent durations or intervals

isochrone

to separate someone or something from others

isoler

relating to or occurring at a constant temperature

isotherme

the quality of being loud and unpleasant to listen to

stridence

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort or irritation

strident

a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy

nectar

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

nectarine

a tough situation or condition to handle

rudesse

a damaging remark or false statement about someone's character or reputation

médisance, calomnie

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

aspiration

to desire to have or become something

aspirer

having a strong memory or ability to remember

tenace

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

ténacité

to affect or be affected by the medical condition known as jaundice, characterized by a yellowing of the skin or eyes

aigrir, noircir

affected by negative feelings, leading to a biased view

dénaturé, noir, négatif

an island, especially a small one, that may be part of a larger island or group of islands

île

a small piece of land surrounded by water

îlot