Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 50

to reveal the truth and free someone from misconceptions

détromper

without any pretense in feelings or expressions

sincère

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

imperturbable

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

déterminé

the distinctive quality of sound in speech formed by the resonating spaces of the throat, mouth, and nose

résonance

(of sound) having a deep, clear, and echoing effect

retentissant

to produce a deep and rich sound that lingers or echoes

résonner

a fake name people use for certain activities

pseudonyme

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

mélodieux

producing or having a musical tune, especially one that is pleasant

mélodieux

a commitment to provide a specific amount of money to another person or organization

dette

prone to experience or be influenced by a particular thing

susceptible de

not moving or active

inerte

a tendency toward inactivity and stability

inertie

the passing of genetic traits from parents to their children through reproduction

hérédité

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

héréditaire

a property that can be inherited, such as land or other belongings

héritage