Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 45

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faulty

[Adjectif]

not working properly or as intended

défectueux

Ex: The technician discovered a faulty circuit that was responsible for the device 's erratic behavior .Le technicien a découvert un circuit **défectueux** qui était responsable du comportement erratique de l'appareil.

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fatuous

[Adjectif]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

stupide, sot, bête

Ex: It was clear that the fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .Il était clair que le plan **insensé** manquait de toute considération sérieuse.

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faux pas

[nom]

an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

maladresse, impair, faux pas, bévue

Ex: Realizing his faux pas, he quickly apologized and tried to make amends .Réalisant son **faux pas**, il s'est rapidement excusé et a tenté de se rattraper.

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Anglo-Saxon

[Adjectif]

related to the language and culture of an ethnic group of people who lived in England centuries ago

anglo-saxon, anglo-saxonne

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misdeed

[nom]

a wrongful or immoral act

méfait

Ex: The company fired him for his repeated misdeeds.L'entreprise l'a licencié pour ses **méfaits** répétés.

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misdemeanor

[nom]

an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

délit mineur

Ex: Public intoxication is often classified as a misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine .L'ivresse publique est souvent classée comme un **délit mineur**, entraînant une nuit en prison ou une amende mineure.

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mishap

[nom]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

mésaventure

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .Le seul **contretemps** pendant le voyage en voiture était un pneu crevé, que nous avons rapidement réparé avant de poursuivre notre route.

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to misinterpret

[verbe]

to understand or explain something incorrectly

mal interpréter

Ex: The audience misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .Le public a **mal interprété** le message de l'artiste, créant une controverse autour de l'œuvre.

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to mislay

[verbe]

to forget for a short while where one has put something

égarer

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visage

[nom]

a person's face or facial expression, especially when considered as an aspect of their overall appearance or character

visage, figure

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visionary

[Adjectif]

having innovative and imaginative ideas or dreams that may not always be realistic or feasible

visionnaire

Ex: The artist 's visionary designs challenged traditional norms and sparked lively discussions .Les conceptions **visionnaires** de l'artiste ont défié les normes traditionnelles et ont suscité des discussions animées.

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vista

[nom]

a captivating scenery viewed from a distance

vue, panorama

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to saturate

[verbe]

to combine so much of a chemical compound with a chemical solution that the solution cannot retain, absorb, or dissolve anymore of that compound

saturer

Ex: The experiment aimed to saturate the solution with the organic compound to test its solubility under different conditions .L'expérience visait à **saturer** la solution avec le composé organique pour tester sa solubilité dans différentes conditions.

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saturnine

[Adjectif]

(of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling

saturnien, méprisant, amer

Ex: They described the old cemetery as having a saturnine charm.Ils ont décrit le vieux cimetière comme ayant un charme **saturnien**.

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mendacious

[Adjectif]

(of a person) characterized by lying

menteur

Ex: The mendacious character in the novel constantly deceived everyone around him .Le personnage **menteur** dans le roman trompait constamment tout le monde autour de lui.

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mendacity

[nom]

the act of lying

mensonge

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mendicant

[Adjectif]

related to a person or a religious community that lives by begging people for money and food

mendiant