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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 24

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epidemic
epidemic
[Adjectif]

describing a disease or condition that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a specific area or community during a particular period

épidémique

épidémique

Ex: An epidemic outbreak of chickenpox affected most children in the town. 
pandemic
pandemic
[Adjectif]

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

pandémique

pandémique

Ex: The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis. 
epidermis

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

épiderme

épiderme

Ex: The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin that provides a protective barrier for the body. 
epizootic
epizootic
[Adjectif]

referring to a widespread outbreak of disease among animals in a region or population

épizootique

épizootique

Ex: Scientists are monitoring for potential epizootic avian influenza viruses that could spread rapidly between wild bird populations. 
interim
interim
[Adjectif]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

transitoire

transitoire

Ex: An interim report was submitted to provide preliminary findings before the full research study was complete. 
to interject

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

intercaler, interposer

intercaler, interposer

Ex: He interjected a sarcastic remark that broke the tension. 
interlocutor

someone who takes an active verbal role in exchanging views as part of a multi-party discussion, conversation, or interview

interlocuteur, interlocutrice

interlocuteur, interlocutrice

Ex: In many Platonic dialogues, Socrates acts as the main interlocutor, engaging others in philosophical discussion. 
interloper

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

intrus, intruse

intrus, intruse

Ex: The locals saw the tourist as an interloper in their quiet village. 
interlude

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

intermède

intermède

Ex: During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act. 
to intermediate

to act as an agent between two parties in order to help resolve a problem or bring about an agreement

intercéder

intercéder

Ex: Union leaders and company executives agreed to intermediate during contract negotiations to help reach a compromise. 
intermission

a temporary suspension in an ongoing activity before it resumes once more

entracte

entracte

peccable
peccable
[Adjectif]

having the capability or tendency to err, sin or display weaknesses due to imperfect human nature

peccable

peccable

Ex: Theologians argued humans are peccable creatures needing forgiveness and redemption. 
peccadillo

a small excusable offense or mistake

peccadille

peccadille

Ex: Forgetting an anniversary is a peccadillo, not a relationship-ending crime. 
peccant
peccant
[Adjectif]

likely to commit faults, errors, or sins

coupable, peccant

coupable, peccant

Ex: Poor management practices left the system peccant to waste and inefficiency. 
vestige
vestige
[nom]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

vestige

vestige

Ex: Archaeologists studied the vestiges of pottery and tools to learn about ancient civilizations. 
vestigial
vestigial
[Adjectif]

(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives

rudimentaire

rudimentaire

Ex: Whales have tiny vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies, remnants of when their ancient ancestors lived on land. 
to err
to err
[verbe]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

se tromper

se tromper

Ex: While erring occasionally is forgivable, persistent or consequential erring may require accountability. 
erroneous
erroneous
[Adjectif]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

erroné, faux

erroné, faux

Ex: The report contained several erroneous conclusions based on faulty data. 
errant
errant
[Adjectif]

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

errant

errant

Ex: The errant knight ventured beyond the kingdom's borders without his sovereign's blessing. 
erratic
erratic
[Adjectif]

having a strong potential for sudden variations or fluctuations that cannot be predicted

fantasque, inconstant

fantasque, inconstant

Ex: His erratic behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable. 
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