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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 11

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incomparable
incomparable
[Adjectif]

impossible to compare because of unmatched quality or characteristics

incomparable

incomparable

Ex: From the top of the mountain, the view was incomparable, stretching as far as the eye could see. 
incompatible
incompatible
[Adjectif]

(of two or more things) not able to exist or work together harmoniously due to fundamental differences or contradictions

incompatible

incompatible

Ex: The software update was incompatible with older operating systems. 
incompetent
incompetent
[Adjectif]

not suitable or effective in satisfying the needs of a particular intended function or objective

incompétent

incompétent

Ex: This lightweight jacket will be incompetent protection against freezing winter storms. 
incomplete
incomplete
[Adjectif]

not having all the necessary parts

incomplet, incomplète

incomplet, incomplète

Ex: His application was incomplete, so it got rejected. 
incomprehensible

highly challenging for someone to understand, such as a concept, language, or situation

incompréhensible

incompréhensible

Ex: The professor's lecture on quantum physics was so filled with jargon and complex equations that it became incomprehensible to most of the students. 
incompressible
incompressible
[Adjectif]

(of a substance) maintaining its volume or density even under external forces

incompressible, irreducible

incompressible, irreducible

Ex: Water is considered incompressible under normal conditions, making it essential for hydraulic systems. 
acrid
acrid
[Adjectif]

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

âcre

âcre

Ex: The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air after the car accident. 
acrimonious
acrimonious
[Adjectif]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

acrimonieux

acrimonieux

Ex: The meeting ended on an acrimonious note, with both sides exchanging harsh words. 
acrimony

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

acrimonie, aigreur, amertume

acrimonie, aigreur, amertume

Ex: Despite once being close friends, their falling out resulted in years of acrimony and resentment. 
indubitable
indubitable
[Adjectif]

beyond doubt or questioning, often due to its obviousness or undeniable nature

indubitable, incontestable

indubitable, incontestable

Ex: His exceptional talent and consistent performance made his status as the team's most valuable player indubitable. 
to induce
to induce
[verbe]

to influence someone to do something particular

causer, entraîner, provoquer

causer, entraîner, provoquer

Ex: Management used a cash bonus to induce workers to take on risky offshore assignments. 
to induct
to induct
[verbe]

to formally put someone in a position or job, especially with an official ceremony

initier, intégrer, introniser

initier, intégrer, introniser

Ex: She has been inducted into the organization's board of directors for her significant contributions. 
inductee

a person who is formally accepted into a particular group, society, or organization

conscrit

conscrit

Ex: As an inductee of the alumni network, she gained access to mentoring and career development resources. 
peril
peril
[nom]

the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

péril, danger

péril, danger

Ex: The mission plunged deep into enemy territory, with the agents operating under constant peril of discovery. 
perilous
perilous
[Adjectif]

full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

périlleux, dangereux, risqué

périlleux, dangereux, risqué

Ex: Emergency responders faced perilous conditions battling the massive chemical fire. 
perilousness

the quality or state of being risky or dangerous

péril, situation délicate, situation précaire

péril, situation délicate, situation précaire

Ex: Crossing the icy mountains in winter tested the limits of human endurance due to the sheer perilousness of the conditions. 
to malign
to malign
[verbe]

to say bad and untrue things about someone, typically to damage their reputation

calomnier, diffamer, dénigrer

calomnier, diffamer, dénigrer

Ex: They believed he had maligned them to advance his own career. 
malignant
malignant
[Adjectif]

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

malin

malin

Ex: Malignant tumors have the potential to spread to other parts of the body if not treated promptly. 
to malinger

to fake illness in order to skip working or doing one's duties

faire semblant d'être malade, feindre d'être malade

faire semblant d'être malade, feindre d'être malade

Ex: Athletes risk being accused of malingering if injuries seem suspicious or prevent tournament play. 
malingerer

an individual who feigns incompetence or illness just so they would not have to do something

faux malade, fausse malade

faux malade, fausse malade

Ex: The sergeant suspected Private Johnson was a malingerer always finding excuses to avoid difficult tasks. 
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