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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 12

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terminal
[Adjectif]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

en phase terminale

en phase terminale

Ex: Emily 's grandfather 's terminal condition made it difficult for him to perform even simple daily tasks .La condition **terminale** du grand-père d'Emily lui rendait difficile d'accomplir même les tâches quotidiennes les plus simples.

to stop or end something completely

mettre fin à, mettre un terme à

mettre fin à, mettre un terme à

Ex: The government terminated the program due to lack of funding .Le gouvernement a **mis fin** au programme en raison d'un manque de financement.

the last stop of a transportation line or route

terminus

terminus

Ex: With multiple termini, the tram line allows passengers to travel to various parts of the city.Avec plusieurs **terminus**, la ligne de tramway permet aux passagers de se rendre dans différentes parties de la ville.
catholic
[Adjectif]

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

catholique

catholique

Ex: The professor 's catholic knowledge covered a wide array of subjects .Les connaissances **universelles** du professeur couvraient un large éventail de sujets.

the faith and practices associated with the branch of Christianity led by the Pope, including rituals, and moral teachings followed by its members

catholicisme

catholicisme

Ex: The Vatican City is the spiritual and administrative center of Catholicism, housing important religious institutions.La Cité du Vatican est le centre spirituel et administratif du **catholicisme**, abritant d'importantes institutions religieuses.
to incise
[verbe]

to make decorative cuts or markings into the surface of a material by using a sharp-pointed or sharp-edged tool

inciser, entailler

inciser, entailler

Ex: The ancient civilization incised detailed hieroglyphics onto stone tablets .L'ancienne civilisation **gravait** des hiéroglyphes détaillés sur des tablettes de pierre.
incisive
[Adjectif]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisif, mordant

incisif, mordant

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .
incisor
[nom]

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

incisive

incisive

Ex: The orthodontist recommended braces to correct the misalignment of her incisors.L'orthodontiste a recommandé des appareils dentaires pour corriger le mauvais alignement de ses **incisives**.

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

prescrire

prescrire

Ex: The specialist prescribed a special cream for my skin rash .Le spécialiste a **prescrit** une crème spéciale pour mon éruption cutanée.

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

recommandation

recommandation

Ex: The prescript recommends specific time management strategies to maximize efficiency .Le **prescrit** recommande des stratégies spécifiques de gestion du temps pour maximiser l'efficacité.
prescription
[Adjectif]

available to be bought only with a written order of a licensed healthcare professional, typically a doctor

délivré sans ordonnance

délivré sans ordonnance

Ex: The dentist prescribed a prescription mouthwash to treat her gum inflammation.Le dentiste a prescrit un bain de bouche **sur ordonnance** pour traiter son inflammation des gencives.
untimely
[Adjectif]

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

inopportun, déplacé

inopportun, déplacé

Ex: His untimely interruption during the presentation caused the speaker to lose track .Son interruption **inopportune** pendant la présentation a fait perdre le fil à l'orateur.
unwieldy
[Adjectif]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

peu maniable, encombrant

peu maniable, encombrant

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles , trying to set up the camping shelter .Il a lutté avec les piquets de tente **encombrants**, essayant de monter l'abri de camping.
venerable
[Adjectif]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: He sought solace in the teachings of the venerable sage , whose words resonated deeply with him .Il a cherché du réconfort dans les enseignements du sage **vénérable**, dont les mots ont profondément résonné en lui.

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

vénérer

vénérer

Ex: The ceremony was held to venerate the cultural artifacts from the past .La cérémonie a été organisée pour **vénérer** les artefacts culturels du passé.

a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase

antienne, antiphone

antienne, antiphone

Ex: In the traditional Latin Mass , the priest recites the antiphon, and the servers respond accordingly .Dans la messe latine traditionnelle, le prêtre récite l'**antienne**, et les servants répondent en conséquence.

the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern

antienne

antienne

Ex: In a call-and-response ritual , the religious leader initiates a phrase or prayer , and the congregation responds in antiphony, creating a communal and participatory atmosphere .Dans un rituel d'appel et de réponse, le leader religieux initie une phrase ou une prière, et la congrégation répond en **antiphonie**, créant une atmosphère communautaire et participative.
idolatrous
[Adjectif]

referring to the act of worshiping physical objects or representations of deities, rather than the worship of a higher spiritual being or a monotheistic God

idolâtre

idolâtre

Ex: Some missionaries dedicate their life to converting people away from their idolatrous beliefs and guiding them towards monotheism .Certains missionnaires consacrent leur vie à convertir les gens loin de leurs croyances **idolâtres** et à les guider vers le monothéisme.

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

idolâtrie

idolâtrie

Ex: The prophet delivered a powerful message denouncing idolatry, urging people to forsake the worship of lifeless idols and embrace the monotheistic faith .Le prophète a délivré un message puissant dénonçant **l'idolâtrie**, exhortant les gens à abandonner le culte des idoles sans vie et à embrasser la foi monothéiste.
to idolize
[verbe]

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

idolâtrer

idolâtrer

Ex: Parents are idolized by their children who admire strong role models in their lives .Les parents sont **idéalisés** par leurs enfants qui admirent des modèles forts dans leur vie.
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