Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 4

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indemnity

[nom]

an amount of money that must be paid to someone for a loss, injury, or damage

indemnité, compensation

Ex: The company offers indemnity to employees who suffer injuries while on the job .L'entreprise offre une **indemnité** aux employés qui subissent des blessures pendant le travail.

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to indemnify

[verbe]

to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

indemniser pour

Ex: The rental agreement required the tenant to indemnify the landlord for damages caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear .Le contrat de location exigeait que le locataire **indemnise** le propriétaire pour les dommages causés à la propriété au-delà de l'usure normale.

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to apportion

[verbe]

to divide and share out something among people

attribuer

Ex: The teacher will apportion the time equally between each group to ensure fair participation .L'enseignant **répartira** le temps équitablement entre chaque groupe pour assurer une participation équitable.

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to appertain

[verbe]

to belong to or be related to something

appartenir à

Ex: The responsibilities that appertain to the position include overseeing the project and managing the team.Les responsabilités qui **appartiennent** au poste comprennent la supervision du projet et la gestion de l'équipe.

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to scrutinize

[verbe]

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

examiner minutieusement

Ex: The customs officer scrutinized the passenger 's suitcase to ensure they were n't carrying any contraband .L'agent des douanes a **scruté** la valise du passager pour s'assurer qu'il ne transportait pas de contrebande.

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scurrilous

[Adjectif]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

calomnieux

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Les avocats se préparent à déposer un procès pour arrêter la propagation **scurrile** de fausses informations sur leur client.

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to conspire

[verbe]

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

concourir à faire

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .Le scandale politique impliquait des personnalités de haut rang **complotant** pour manipuler l'opinion publique.

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conspirator

[nom]

a person involved in a conspiracy

conspirateur, conspiratrice

Ex: The investigation uncovered communications between the conspirators discussing their illegal activities .L'enquête a révélé des communications entre les **conspirateurs** discutant de leurs activités illégales.

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conspicuous

[Adjectif]

standing out and easy to see or notice

visible, voyant

Ex: The graffiti on the building was particularly conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .Le graffiti sur le bâtiment était particulièrement **visible** en raison de ses couleurs vives et de sa grande taille.

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subterranean

[Adjectif]

existing, operating, or happening in secrecy or obscurity

souterrain

Ex: The novel delves into the subterranean dealings of a covert intelligence agency .Le roman explore les transactions **souterraines** d'une agence de renseignement secrète.

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subtrahend

[nom]

a number to be subtracted from another

nombre que l'on soustrait

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subtle

[Adjectif]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

subtil

Ex: The changes to the menu were subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .Les changements apportés au menu étaient **subtils** mais efficaces, améliorant l'expérience globale du repas.

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subterfuge

[nom]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

subterfuge

Ex: Her subterfuge included crafting a false backstory to gain trust and access sensitive information .Sa **subterfuge** comprenait la création d'une fausse histoire pour gagner la confiance et accéder à des informations sensibles.

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to subtend

[verbe]

(of a line) to be opposite to an angle

sous-tendre

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anachronism

[nom]

an object from one time period appearing in another where it does not belong

anachronisme

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analgesic

[Adjectif]

able to reduce pain

analgésique, antalgique

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anarchy

[nom]

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

anarchie

Ex: The sudden resignation of all leaders resulted in anarchy within the organization .La démission soudaine de tous les dirigeants a entraîné l'**anarchie** au sein de l'organisation.

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anathema

[nom]

a formal church curse officially excluding a person from a religious community

anathème

Ex: The bishop 's letter of anathema was read aloud to the congregation .La lettre d'**anathème** de l'évêque a été lue à haute voix à la congrégation.

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anatomy

[nom]

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

anatomie

Ex: His research in comparative anatomy helped explain evolutionary relationships among species.Ses recherches en **anatomie** comparée ont aidé à expliquer les relations évolutives entre les espèces.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4

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