Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 14

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

pathologie

a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

jouvenceau, jeune homme

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

strict, rigoureux

severe criticism

restriction

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

malhonnête

individually separate and easily identifiable

distinct, séparé

the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

discrétion

to identify or perceive differences between two or more things, people, or ideas

distinguer

look down on with disdain

dédaigner

a person's untidy or messy appearance, typically their hair or clothing, as if it has not been properly groomed or cared for

débraillé

to remove one's clothing

se dévêtir, se déshabiller

subject to torture

torturer

capable of being overlooked

pardonnable, excusable

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

exégèse

a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

exécuteur testamentaire

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

humain

involved in or related to helping people who are in need to improve their living conditions

humanitaire

make more humane

humaniser

the state of being carelessly or partially dressed

déshabillé