Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 34

a thing that brings someone a great amount of misery or even death

fléau

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

plaisanter

a machine, usually in the shape of a human, that moves on its own

automate

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiographie

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autopsie

to set up tents or a temporary place to stay in

camper

to put inside a tiny container

comprendre

a specific part of a city or country surrounded by another territory, often one with a different background, culture, religion, nationality, etc.

enclave

to include or contain a wide range of different things within a particular scope or area

inclure

not considering the distinctions

à tort et à travers, sans discrimination, sans aucun sens critique

absolutely necessary or crucial, to the point that being replaced or substituted is not possible

indispensable

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

vague

unable to stay away from

inéluctable

lacking in proficiency and practicality

inepte

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

persister

overthinking anxiously about insignificant details

pointilleux

to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly

rétracter

to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position

s'incliner

placing oneself in a lying position to rest or sleep

couché

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

redresser, réparer