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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 36

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SAT Word Skills 3
to refract
[verbe]

(of physics) to change the direction of light, sound, or energy when it passes through something

réfracter

réfracter

refractory
[Adjectif]

hard or impossible to control because of stubbornness

réfractaire

réfractaire

to refrain
[verbe]

to resist or hold back from doing or saying something

s'abstenir de

s'abstenir de

Ex: Even in the face of frustration , he managed refrain from expressing his discontent during the meeting .
baritone
[Adjectif]

related to a voice that is ranged between tenor and bass

de baryton

de baryton

bass
[Adjectif]

having a voice with the lowest range and tone

grave

grave

inextricable
[Adjectif]

impossible to escape or get rid of

inextricable

inextricable

infallible
[Adjectif]

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

infaillible

infaillible

Ex: infallible instincts guided him to success in every decision .
inflexible
[Adjectif]

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

inflexible, rigide

inflexible, rigide

Ex: The law was inflexible and outdated , prompting calls for reform .
irresistible
[Adjectif]

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

irrésistible

irrésistible

Ex: The silky smooth texture of the chocolate irresistible, tempting even those on strict diets .
irresponsible
[Adjectif]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

irresponsable

irresponsable

Ex: irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

irriguer

irriguer

Ex: irrigates the vegetable garden with a hose and sprinkler attachment .
innate
[Adjectif]

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

inné

inné

inmost
[Adjectif]

placed closest to the center

le plus profond

le plus profond

Ex: The treasure was hidden in the inmost vault of the ancient fortress.
to infuse
[verbe]

to soak something in liquid in order to get the flavor of it

infuser, faire infuser

infuser, faire infuser

Ex: As part of the recipeinfuse the spices in the sauce overnight , allowing their flavors to meld and intensify .

the process of soaking herbs or tea in a liquid, usually boiled water

infusion

infusion

to inhume
[verbe]

to put a dead body in the ground or sea

enterrer, enfouir

enterrer, enfouir

irresolute
[Adjectif]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

indécis

indécis

Ex: The student's irresolute approach to his studies led to poor academic performance.
Compétences Lexicales SAT 3
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