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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 9

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thermal
thermal
[Adjectif]

related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

thermique

thermique

Ex: As the temperature increased, the metal expanded due to thermal expansion. 
thermoelectric
thermoelectric
[Adjectif]

referring to generation of electricity from temperature differences between materials

thermoélectrique

thermoélectrique

Ex: Scientists are researching new thermoelectric materials to improve the efficiency of energy conversion. 
thermoelectricity

the electricity produced through the direct conversion of heat energy, often using a thermocouple

thermoélectricité

thermoélectricité

Ex: Researchers are exploring advanced materials to enhance thermoelectricity generation, aiming for more efficient energy conversion from heat sources. 
insurgence

an armed or violent rebellion by a group seeking to challenge or overthrow a ruling government

insurrection, rébellion

insurrection, rébellion

Ex: In the face of social and economic inequality, marginalized groups often resort to insurgence as a means to demand change. 
insurgent
insurgent
[Adjectif]

referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict

insurgé

insurgé

Ex: In the midst of political unrest, an insurgent movement emerged, organizing protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience to challenge the government's policies. 
insurgency

a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

insurrection

insurrection

Ex: The country has been grappling with an insurgency in its northern region for several years. 
apartheid

a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

apartheid

apartheid

Ex: Activists fought tirelessly to end apartheid and achieve equality. 
apathetic
apathetic
[Adjectif]

displaying minimal emotional expression or engagement

apathique, indifférent

apathique, indifférent

Ex: Her apathetic response to the news of the company's layoffs surprised her colleagues. 
dissertation

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

mémoire, thèse

mémoire, thèse

Ex: She spent months researching for her dissertation on climate change. 
disservice

an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

mauvais service

mauvais service

Ex: Ignoring the concerns and feedback of customers can be a disservice to a business, leading to a decline in satisfaction and loyalty. 
to dissever

to divide something into distinct parts

partager, séparer, diviser

partager, séparer, diviser

Ex: The historical event served as a catalyst to dissever the nation, leading to the partition and the formation of separate countries. 
genesis
genesis
[nom]

the starting point of a process, event, or entity, often associated with the formation of something new

genèse

genèse

Ex: Exploring the genesis of the universe remains a captivating topic for scientists. 
genital
genital
[Adjectif]

relating to the reproductive organs of the body

génital, parties génitales

génital, parties génitales

Ex: Certain medical conditions can cause discomfort or pain in the genital region, requiring specialized treatment. 
genitive
genitive
[Adjectif]

relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

génitif

génitif

Ex: They discussed the genitive endings of nouns in different languages. 
exemplar

a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

exemple, modèle

exemple, modèle

Ex: The student's essay was an exemplar of clear and persuasive writing. 
exemplary
exemplary
[Adjectif]

representing the essential qualities, characteristics, or principles associated with a particular type or category

typique, représentatif

typique, représentatif

Ex: This artist's painting is exemplary of the Impressionist style, capturing light and atmosphere with loose brushstrokes. 
to exemplify

to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

illustrer

illustrer

Ex: To exemplify the concept of perseverance, think of a marathon runner who continues to push forward despite exhaustion and pain. 
ignoble
ignoble
[Adjectif]

lacking high standards of morality, dignity, or honor

ignoble

ignoble

Ex: He resorted to ignoble tactics, spreading false rumors and engaging in character assassination, to win the election. 
ignominious
ignominious
[Adjectif]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

ignominieux

ignominieux

Ex: The general suffered an ignominious defeat. 
ignominy

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

ignominie

ignominie

Ex: The politician faced ignominy after the scandal broke. 
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