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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 13

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restitution

the action of restoring something to its original state or condition

restitution

restitution

Ex: Restitution of the historic building took several years of renovation. 
restive
restive
[Adjectif]

feeling a sense of unease or agitation that prevents one from finding peace or relaxation

nerveux, agité

nerveux, agité

Ex: Workers left the meeting in a restive mood, unsettled by uncertainty around pending layoffs. 
restorative
restorative
[Adjectif]

making one feel more energetic or refreshed

reconstituant

reconstituant

Ex: The celebration was particularly restorative for team morale after a difficult period of setbacks. 
restrained
restrained
[Adjectif]

showing limited emotion and maintaining formality

mesuré, modéré

mesuré, modéré

Ex: Despite receiving criticism, she remained restrained and composed throughout the meeting. 
to transfuse

the medical procedure of transferring blood, blood components, or other fluids into a patient's bloodstream

instiller, infuser

instiller, infuser

to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

fluctuer

fluctuer

Ex: The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike. 
fluctuation

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

fluctuation, variation

fluctuation, variation

Ex: The stock market experienced significant fluctuations last week. 
banal
banal
[Adjectif]

lacking creativity or novelty, making it uninteresting due to its overuse or predictability

banal

banal

Ex: Despite the extravagant decorations, the party turned out to be banal and uneventful, with the same mundane conversations and activities. 
banality

a remark used so often that its not interesting or effective

banalité

banalité

Ex: His speech was filled with banalities, relying on clichés and tired phrases that failed to engage the audience. 
to disavow
to disavow
[verbe]

to deny any knowledge, support, or responsibility for something that is associated with oneself

renier, désavouer

renier, désavouer

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility for the project's failure, the manager disavowed any involvement, placing the blame solely on their team members. 
disavowal

the act of denying any connection, association, or knowledge about something

désaveu

désaveu

Ex: Her disavowal of the controversial project was met with skepticism, as evidence suggested her active participation in its planning. 
genealogist

an expert who studies and researches a person's ancestors and the history of their family

généalogiste

généalogiste

Ex: A genealogist helped me trace my family tree back several generations, uncovering fascinating stories about my ancestors. 
genealogy

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

généalogie

généalogie

Ex: Thanks to advancements in technology and online databases, conducting genealogy research has become more accessible to individuals interested in their family history. 
to overreach

to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure

trop se pencher en avant

trop se pencher en avant

Ex: He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance. 
overpass

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

passage supérieur

passage supérieur

to overhang

to extend outwards beyond the edge or surface of an object or structure

surplomber

surplomber

Ex: The cliff overhangs the river, casting a shadow on the water below. 
to felicitate

to express joy and good wishes to someone for their achievements or on special occasions

féliciter

féliciter

Ex: The team gathered to felicitate their captain on winning the championship, applauding her outstanding leadership. 
felicitous
felicitous
[Adjectif]

fitting for the occasion, accurately expressing what is intended

heureux

heureux

Ex: The wedding toast delivered by the father of the bride was full of witty and felicitous observations. 
felicity

well-crafted manner, expression or style in communication, design or artistic endeavors

félicité

félicité

Ex: Her poems have a felicity of expression, capturing complex emotions in a simple yet moving style. 
blood transfusion

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

transfusion

transfusion

Ex: In emergencies, hospitals may request immediate blood transfusions to save lives. 
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