Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 8

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

sonder, explorer, examiner

the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

homologation, validation, authentification

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probité

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

augmenter, accroître

profoundly honored

auguste

a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

augustin, augustine

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

similitude, similarité

to match the same qualities as someone or something

simuler

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

comparaison

taking place at precisely the same time

simultané

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

troubler, chambouler

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

déconcerter

deeply unhappy or dejected

inconsolable

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

interruption

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

discret

not in accord

inconsistant

into parts or pieces

déchirer

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astucieux

satisfy (thirst)

assouvir, satisfaire