Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 30

emotionally distressed and worked up

agité

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

en surpoids

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

outrecuidant

to jump over something, usually a barrier

sauter par-dessus, sauter

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

grand patron

the act of generating something in an excessive amount

surproduction

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

envahir

showing a great amount of eagerness

fervent

a feeling of deep affection and warmth

ardeur

requiring vigorous effort, particularly on a continuous basis

ardu, difficile, laborieux

not capable of being eaten or is not safe for consumption

non comestible

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

ineffable

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

inefficace

the quality of happening again and again with a certain pattern

périodicité

bound to happen in a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent

inévitable

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

ambulant

relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something

périphérique

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

périphérie