Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 46

to dismiss or reject something as false

désavouer

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

répugnant

to drive back or push away

repousser

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

altercation, accrochage

showing resistance to authority or control

indiscipliné, désobéissant

to break a rule or trust

fracturer

easily damaged or broken

fragile

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

podium

another word for poetry or a poetic work

poésie

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poétique

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

théisme

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

théocratie

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

théologien, théologienne

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

théologique

the study of religions and faiths

théologie

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

compulsion, obsession

forced to be done by law or authority

obligatoire