Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 2

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to dupe

[verbe]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

duper, leurrer

Ex: He duped his friend into lending him money by fabricating a story about needing it for an emergency .Il a **trompé** son ami en lui faisant croire qu'il avait besoin d'argent pour une urgence.

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duplex

[Adjectif]

composed of two distinct parts

duplex

Ex: The circuit employs a duplex design.

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duplicity

[nom]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

fausseté, duplicité

Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .Elle l'a accusé de **duplicité** dans les négociations.

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agrarian

[Adjectif]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agraire

Ex: The agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .Le paysage **agraire** s'étendait sur des kilomètres, avec des champs de cultures à perte de vue.

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agriculture

[nom]

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

agriculture

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inoffensive

[Adjectif]

not likely to sadden or anger anyone

inoffensif

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inopportune

[Adjectif]

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

inopportun

Ex: He regretted his inopportune comment during the serious discussion.Il a regretté son commentaire **inopportun** pendant la discussion sérieuse.

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inordinate

[Adjectif]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

excessif

Ex: The inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants .Le retard **excessif** dans le traitement des documents a causé de la frustration parmi les candidats.

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insatiable

[Adjectif]

unable to ever be satisfied

insatiable

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vacuous

[Adjectif]

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

vide, creux

Ex: The book received negative reviews for its vacuous characters and shallow exploration of the central theme .Le livre a reçu des critiques négatives pour ses personnages **creux** et son exploration superficielle du thème central.

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vacuum

[nom]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vide

Ex: The vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .Le **vide** de l'espace est caractérisé par une pression extrêmement basse et l'absence d'atmosphère.

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militant

[Adjectif]

having an aggressive or combative attitude

militant

Ex: Her militant energy drove the campaign forward .

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militarism

[nom]

the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful

militarisme

Ex: The rise of militarism in certain regions often coincides with nationalist movements , where military strength is seen as essential for protecting national sovereignty and interests .La montée du **militarisme** dans certaines régions coïncide souvent avec des mouvements nationalistes, où la force militaire est considérée comme essentielle pour protéger la souveraineté et les intérêts nationaux.

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to militate

[verbe]

to act as a powerful factor

compromettre, faire obstacle à, s'opposer à

Ex: His criminal record may militate against his chances of getting the job .Son casier judiciaire peut **militer** contre ses chances d'obtenir le poste.

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militia

[nom]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milice, réserve

Ex: The local militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .La **milice** locale a réagi rapidement à l'incendie, aidant à évacuer les résidents et à protéger les maisons des flammes qui se propageaient.

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apparent

[Adjectif]

easy to see or notice

apparent

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .Il est devenu **évident** qu'ils n'avaient aucune intention de terminer le projet à temps.

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apparition

[nom]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

apparition

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .Il a été surpris par une **apparition** dans le reflet du miroir.

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duteous

[Adjectif]

carrying out one's responsibilities with a great amount of respect and loyalty

dévoué

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dutiable

[Adjectif]

(of goods) likely to be taxed

taxable

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dutiful

[Adjectif]

fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities with a sense of loyalty and obedience

consciencieux

Ex: The dutiful caregiver attended to the needs of the elderly with compassion and dedication .Le soignant **dévoué** a répondu aux besoins des personnes âgées avec compassion et dévouement.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3

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