Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 13

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to abbreviate

[verbe]

to shorten the form of a word or a group of words to represent all of it

abréger, raccourcir

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to abate

[verbe]

to lessen in intensity or severity

se calmer, baisser, diminuer

Ex: Over time , the tension between the two nations started to abate, leading to diplomatic negotiations .Avec le temps, la tension entre les deux nations a commencé à **diminuer**, conduisant à des négociations diplomatiques.

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extrovert

[nom]

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

extraverti, extravertie

Ex: During the team-building retreat , the extrovert naturally took the lead in organizing group activities .Lors de la retraite de renforcement d'équipe, l'**extraverti** a naturellement pris la tête de l'organisation des activités de groupe.

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to extrude

[verbe]

to force or shape a material, often a plastic or metal, through a die or a mold to create a specific form

extruder

Ex: In the production of metal pipes , manufacturers extrude molten metal through dies to achieve specific dimensions .Dans la production de tuyaux métalliques, les fabricants **extrudent** du métal en fusion à travers des filières pour obtenir des dimensions spécifiques.

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extrinsic

[Adjectif]

an external and unnecessary part of something

externe, extrinsèque

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extremity

[nom]

the most distant point from a certain place, often the center

extrémité

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extremist

[Adjectif]

holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

extrémiste, fanatique

Ex: Despite widespread condemnation , the extremist organization continued to recruit members through online propaganda .Malgré une condamnation généralisée, l'organisation **extrémiste** a continué à recruter des membres à travers la propagande en ligne.

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to sequence

[verbe]

to arrange items or events in a particular order

classer, ordonner

Ex: We are sequencing the data to identify patterns .Nous **séquençons** les données pour identifier des modèles.

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sequent

[Adjectif]

following back-to-back

séquentiel

Ex: The sequent stages of the experiment must be followed precisely for accurate results .Les étapes **consécutives** de l'expérience doivent être suivies avec précision pour des résultats exacts.

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polygamy

[nom]

the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously

polygamie

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polyglot

[Adjectif]

able to understand and communicate in multiple languages

polyglotte

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polygon

[nom]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

polygone

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .Les **polygones** peuvent être classés en fonction du nombre de leurs côtés, comme les pentagones et les hexagones.

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polysyllable

[nom]

a word that possesses more than one syllable

polysyllabique, polysyllabe

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polyhedron

[nom]

a solid shape made of flat sides that fit together along their edges

polyèdre

Ex: The architect used a polyhedron as the inspiration for the design of the modern sculpture in the park .L'architecte a utilisé un **polyèdre** comme inspiration pour la conception de la sculpture moderne dans le parc.

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polytechnic

[nom]

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

Institut Universitaire de Technologie, polytechnique

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polytheism

[nom]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

polythéisme

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .Le **polythéisme** implique souvent des rituels et des cérémonies dédiés à honorer différentes divinités.

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intransigent

[Adjectif]

unwilling to behave differently or change one’s opinions or attitude, especially in an unreasonable way

ntransigeant

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intransigence

[nom]

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

intransigeance