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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 24

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comparison

the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

comparaison

comparaison

Ex: A comparison between dolphins and whales shows that both are intelligent marine mammals. 

Une comparaison entre les dauphins et les baleines montre que les deux sont des mammifères marins intelligents.

comparative
comparative
[Adjectif]

relating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things

comparatif

comparatif

Ex: In his comparative analysis, he highlighted the pros and cons of both products. 

Dans son analyse comparative, il a mis en évidence les avantages et les inconvénients des deux produits.

comparable
comparable
[Adjectif]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

comparable

comparable

Ex: His performance this year is comparable to his achievements last year. 

Sa performance cette année est comparable à ses réalisations de l'année dernière.

angelic
angelic
[Adjectif]

having the characteristics of a saint or angel, such as kindness or innocence

angélique

angélique

Ex: The child's laughter was angelic, filling the room with joy. 

Le rire de l'enfant était angélique, remplissant la pièce de joie.

archangel

an angel that has a higher rank among others, like Gabriel in Christianity

archange

archange

ingenue
ingenue
[nom]

a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play

ingénue

ingénue

ingenuous
ingenuous
[Adjectif]

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

ingénu

ingénu

Ex: The young intern’s ingenuous enthusiasm was refreshing to the team. 

L'enthousiasme ingénu du jeune stagiaire était rafraîchissant pour l'équipe.

to obtrude
to obtrude
[verbe]

to force oneself in a situation in which one is not welcome

s'imposer

s'imposer

to obstruct

to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly

obstruer

obstruer

Ex: The construction materials on the sidewalk obstructed pedestrian movement. 

Les matériaux de construction sur le trottoir obstruaient le mouvement des piétons.

admittance

the process of being allowed to enter a place or organization

entrée

entrée

admissible
admissible
[Adjectif]

allowable, acceptable, or valid, especially in a court of law

admissible, acceptable

admissible, acceptable

pitiful
pitiful
[Adjectif]

deserving of sympathy or disappointment due to being in a poor and unsatisfactory condition

pitoyable

pitoyable

Ex: The soldier's pitiful injuries were a reminder of the harsh battles. 

Les blessures pitoyables du soldat étaient un rappel des batailles difficiles.

pitiless
pitiless
[Adjectif]

having no sense of mercy

impitoyable

impitoyable

Ex: She gave a pitiless reply to his heartfelt confession. 

Elle a donné une réponse impitoyable à sa confession sincère.

pitiable
pitiable
[Adjectif]

making one feel sorry for someone or something that seems unworthy of respect or consideration

pitoyable

pitoyable

sinus
sinus
[nom]

a wide blood channel that lacks the lining of a typical blood vessel

sinus

sinus

Ex: Sinuses in the liver help regulate blood flow. 

Les sinus dans le foie aident à réguler le flux sanguin.

sinuous
sinuous
[Adjectif]

possessing many curves or moving in a twisting way

sinueux

sinueux

Ex: She admired the sinuous lines of the river as it meandered through the landscape. 

Elle admirait les lignes sinueuses de la rivière alors qu'elle serpentait à travers le paysage.

sinuosity

the ability or condition of having curves or curvy movements

sinuosité

sinuosité

tutelage

the action of tutoring an individual

tutelle

tutelle

tutelar
tutelar
[Adjectif]

related to a protector or guardian

tutélaire

tutélaire

tutorship

the act of teaching one single student, usually by a private teacher

tutélaire

tutélaire

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