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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 20

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to decapitate

to cut off the head of someone or something

décapiter

décapiter

Ex: The executioner was skilled in using the guillotine to decapitate condemned individuals. 
to decelerate

to get lessened in speed over time

se décélérer

se décélérer

Ex: The car began to decelerate as it approached the school zone. 
to decipher

read with difficulty

déchiffrer

déchiffrer

Ex: She struggled to decipher the doctor’s handwriting on the prescription. 
perennial
perennial
[Adjectif]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

éternel, perpétuel, constant

éternel, perpétuel, constant

Ex: His perennial optimism helped him weather life's challenges. 
peregrination

a long journey, especially on foot

pérégrination

pérégrination

Ex: His peregrination through the mountains took several months, with many challenges along the way. 
shambolic
shambolic
[Adjectif]

having a state of disorder and confusion

désordonné

désordonné

Ex: The office was in a shambolic state after the unexpected power outage. 
instant
instant
[Adjectif]

happening or made very quickly and easily

immédiat

immédiat

Ex: The microwave oven offers instant heating for food. 
to instance

to explain something by giving an example

citer [qch] en exemple

citer [qch] en exemple

Ex: The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept. 
apotheosis

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

apothéose, divinisation

apothéose, divinisation

Ex: The emperor’s apotheosis was celebrated with grand ceremonies and rituals. 
apothegm

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apophtegme, aphorisme

apophtegme, aphorisme

Ex: The wise old teacher often used an apothegm to convey profound lessons in just a few words. 
apothecary

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

apothicaire

apothicaire

Ex: The apothecary carefully measured and mixed herbs to create a remedy for the patient. 
apogee
apogee
[nom]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

apogée, faîte

apogée, faîte

Ex: The company’s merger with a major international firm represented the apogee of its growth strategy. 
apocryphal
apocryphal
[Adjectif]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

apocryphe, supposé, douteux

apocryphe, supposé, douteux

Ex: He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe. 
sanguine
sanguine
[Adjectif]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

optimiste, joyeux

optimiste, joyeux

Ex: She remained sanguine about the project’s success despite the challenges. 
peremptory
peremptory
[Adjectif]

not open to be debated

péremptoire

péremptoire

Ex: The manager gave a peremptory order to the team, leaving no room for discussion. 
sanguification

the development of blood cells

sanguification

sanguification

Ex: The process of sanguification begins in the bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate into various types of blood cells. 
shambles

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

abattoir

abattoir

Ex: The town had a small shambles where local farmers would bring their animals for slaughter. 
sanguinary
sanguinary
[Adjectif]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

sanguinaire, sanglant

sanguinaire, sanglant

Ex: The sanguinary leader ordered relentless attacks on the enemy without mercy. 
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