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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 14

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to inter
[verbe]

to put a body in a grave, usually at a funeral ceremony

enterrer, ensevelir

enterrer, ensevelir

to take something, especially a dead body, out of the ground

déterrer, exhumer

déterrer, exhumer

an order from authority that forbids a person or a group of people from doing something

interdiction

interdiction

interminable
[Adjectif]

feeling endlessly long and tedious

interminable

interminable

Ex: Stuck in an interminable traffic jam , he wondered if he would ever reach home .Coincé dans un embouteillage **interminable**, il se demandait s'il atteindrait jamais la maison.
internecine
[Adjectif]

of a destructive or deadly nature

fratricide

fratricide

to change or manipulate a text by adding new material

interpoler, intercaler, insérer

interpoler, intercaler, insérer

to insert or place something between other elements

intercaler, interposer

intercaler, interposer

Ex: The librarian carefully interposed tissue paper between the delicate pages of the ancient manuscript to prevent deterioration .Le bibliothécaire a soigneusement **interposé** du papier de soie entre les pages délicates du manuscrit ancien pour éviter la détérioration.

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnostiquer

diagnostiquer

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .Les experts **diagnostiquent** souvent des conditions basées sur des symptômes observables.

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnostic

diagnostic

Ex: Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough examination and multiple tests .Un **diagnostic** précis nécessite un examen approfondi et plusieurs tests.

the quality of being extremely bright

incandescence

incandescence

the use of a group of words or sounds that are thought to have a magical effect

incantation

incantation

to pass through a small space between objects or a gap in a surface

pénétrer

pénétrer

Ex: The dampness of the morning dew permeated the grass , leaving it glistening in the sunlight .L'humidité de la rosée matinale **imprégna** l'herbe, la laissant scintiller au soleil.
permeable
[Adjectif]

having small openings that allow different materials to pass through

perméable

perméable

Ex: The permeable nature of the fabric makes it ideal for outdoor gear , as it allows moisture to escape while keeping you dry .La nature **perméable** du tissu le rend idéal pour les équipements extérieurs, car il permet à l'humidité de s'échapper tout en vous gardant au sec.
to sedate
[verbe]

to give a calming substance to a person or animal, often for medical reasons or to reduce anxiety

administrer un sédatif à

administrer un sédatif à

Ex: The calming music in the waiting room is designed to help sedate nervous patients .La musique apaisante dans la salle d'attente est conçue pour aider à **calmer** les patients nerveux.
sedentary
[Adjectif]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sédentaire

sédentaire

Ex: The job was sedentary, with little opportunity to move around .Le travail était **sédentaire**, avec peu d'occasions de se déplacer.

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

sédiment

sédiment

Ex: Archaeologists sifted through layers of sediment to uncover ancient artifacts .Les archéologues ont tamisé des couches de **sédiment** pour découvrir des artefacts anciens.

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

insurrection, soulèvement, sédition, rébellion

insurrection, soulèvement, sédition, rébellion

Ex: Distributing flyers promoting armed rebellion resulted in charges of sedition against the activist group .Distribuer des tracts promouvant une rébellion armée a entraîné des accusations de **sédition** contre le groupe activiste.
burgess
[nom]

a person who lives in a town in England that has its own separate government

citadin, citoyen

citadin, citoyen

burgher
[nom]

a citizen who belongs to the middle class

bourgeois, bourgeoise

bourgeois, bourgeoise

Compétences Lexicales SAT 3
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