Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 30

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overwrought

[Adjectif]

emotionally distressed and worked up

agité

Ex: The overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child .Les parents **surmenés** attendaient anxieusement des nouvelles de leur enfant.

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overweight

[Adjectif]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

en surpoids

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Beaucoup de gens ont du mal à perdre du poids une fois qu'ils deviennent **en surpoids** en raison de mauvaises habitudes alimentaires.

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overweening

[Adjectif]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

outrecuidant

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Ils en voulaient à sa **présomption** de croire qu'il avait toujours raison.

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to overleap

[verbe]

to jump over something, usually a barrier

sauter par-dessus, sauter

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overlord

[nom]

someone who is in a position of power, especially in the past

grand patron

Ex: During the empire , the emperor was considered the ultimate overlord.Pendant l'empire, l'empereur était considéré comme le **suzerain** ultime.

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overproduction

[nom]

the act of generating something in an excessive amount

surproduction

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to overrun

[verbe]

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

envahir

Ex: The protesters aimed to overrun the government buildings , demanding political change .Les manifestants visaient à **envahir** les bâtiments gouvernementaux, exigeant un changement politique.

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ardent

[Adjectif]

showing a great amount of eagerness

fervent

Ex: His ardent commitment to fitness motivated everyone at the gym .Son **engagement ardent** envers la forme physique a motivé tout le monde à la salle de sport.

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ardor

[nom]

deep and passionate love or affection for someone

ardeur

Ex: The couple 's ardor for each other never faded , even after decades of marriage .

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arduous

[Adjectif]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

ardu, difficile, laborieux

Ex: The research became an arduous job .La recherche est devenue un travail **ardu**.

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inedible

[Adjectif]

not capable of being eaten or is not safe for consumption

non comestible

Ex: We found an inedible plant in the garden and decided to remove it for safety reasons .Nous avons trouvé une plante **non comestible** dans le jardin et avons décidé de l'enlever pour des raisons de sécurité.

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ineffable

[Adjectif]

indescribable or beyond words, often used to describe beauty or aesthetic experiences

ineffable

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inefficacious

[Adjectif]

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

inefficace

Ex: The policy changes implemented by the organization were considered inefficacious, as employee morale continued to decline .Les changements de politique mis en œuvre par l'organisation ont été considérés comme **inefficaces**, car le moral des employés a continué à décliner.

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periodicity

[nom]

the quality of happening again and again with a certain pattern

périodicité

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inevitable

[Adjectif]

unable to be prevented

inévitable

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries , war seemed inevitable.Avec les tensions qui s'intensifient entre les deux pays, la guerre semblait **inévitable**.

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peripatetic

[Adjectif]

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

ambulant

Ex: Despite the challenges , his peripatetic work allowed him to gain diverse experiences .Malgré les défis, son travail **péripatétique** lui a permis d'acquérir des expériences diverses.

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peripheral

[Adjectif]

relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something

périphérique

Ex: The peripheral sections of the museum house lesser-known artworks that still hold significant cultural value .Les sections **périphériques** du musée abritent des œuvres d'art moins connues qui ont encore une valeur culturelle significative.

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periphery

[nom]

the line or space around the external part of a thing or place

périphérie

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 30