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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 10

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acerbic
[Adjectif]

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

aigre, âpre

aigre, âpre

acetate
[nom]

a fabric made of the combination of long, thin strands of a specific chemical compound called cellulose acetate

acétate, transparent

acétate, transparent

acetic
[Adjectif]

having an acidic nature like vinegar

acétique

acétique

epigram
[nom]

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

épigramme

épigramme

a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

épilogue

épilogue

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Épiphanie, jour des Rois

Épiphanie, jour des Rois

Ex: Epiphany is a time for believers to reflect on the universal nature of Christ 's mission and to seek the presence of God in their own lives , as the Magi sought and found the Christ child .**Épiphanie** est un temps pour les croyants de réfléchir à la nature universelle de la mission du Christ et de chercher la présence de Dieu dans leur propre vie, comme les Mages ont cherché et trouvé l'enfant Christ.

(mathematical) a fixed and well-defined number in calculating a curve that can differ in order to reach similar curves

paramètre

paramètre

paramount
[Adjectif]

holding a dominant rank, authority, or influence in a particular system or hierarchy

primordial, capital

primordial, capital

Ex: The paramount law in the country guarantees freedom of speech .La loi **suprême** dans le pays garantit la liberté d'expression.

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

maîtresse

maîtresse

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

attirail, équipement, matériel

attirail, équipement, matériel

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

paraphraser

paraphraser

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to paraphrase the poem , emphasizing their interpretation of the verses .Le professeur a encouragé les élèves à **paraphraser** le poème, en mettant l'accent sur leur interprétation des vers.

a person who suffers from an abnormal condition in which they walk around during sleep

somnambule

somnambule

somniferous
[Adjectif]

causing a person to feel sleepy

somnifère

somnifère

somnolent
[Adjectif]

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

somnolent, endormi

somnolent, endormi

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnie

insomnie

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , his insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .Malgré une sensation d'épuisement, son **insomnie** lui a rendu impossible de passer une bonne nuit de repos.

the action of feeling or expressing regret

pénitence, repentance

pénitence, repentance

penitent
[Adjectif]

feeling or expressing remorse

pénitent

pénitent

penitential
[Adjectif]

regretful for doing something wrong

pénitentiel

pénitentiel

latent
[Adjectif]

not evident, active, or discovered yet

latent

latent

latency
[nom]

a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment

latence

latence

Ex: Within the company , there was a period of innovation latency until a creative workshop sparked a wave of inventive ideas from the team members .Au sein de l'entreprise, il y a eu une période de **latence** en matière d'innovation jusqu'à ce qu'un atelier créatif déclenche une vague d'idées inventives de la part des membres de l'équipe.
Compétences Lexicales SAT 3
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