Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 10

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

aigre, âpre

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

acétate, transparent

having an acidic nature like vinegar

acétique

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

épigramme

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

épilogue

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Épiphanie, jour des Rois

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

paramètre

having the highest rank, importance, or influence

primordial, capital

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

maîtresse

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

attirail, équipement, matériel

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

paraphraser

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

somnambule

causing a person to feel sleepy

somnifère

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

somnolent, endormi

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

insomnie

the action of feeling or expressing regret

pénitence, repentance

feeling or expressing remorse

pénitent

regretful for doing something wrong

pénitentiel

not evident, active, or discovered yet

latent

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

latence