Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 22

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unremitting

[Adjectif]

maintaining constant intensity over time

incessant, ininterrompu

Ex: Despite the challenges , their unremitting support for the cause never wavered .Malgré les défis, leur soutien **inlassable** à la cause n'a jamais faibli.

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to unravel

[verbe]

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

défaire, détricoter, effiler

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unimpeachable

[Adjectif]

reliable and true to the point of being unquestionable

irréprochable, inattaquable

Ex: The witnesses ' unimpeachable testimony convinced the jury of the defendant 's innocence .Le témoignage **irréprochable** des témoins a convaincu le jury de l'innocence de l'accusé.

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servitude

[nom]

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

servitude, esclavage

Ex: Human trafficking victims often suffer from prolonged periods of servitude, subjected to physical and psychological abuse .Les victimes de la traite des êtres humains souffrent souvent de longues périodes de **servitude**, soumises à des abus physiques et psychologiques.

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servile

[Adjectif]

very keen to please and obey others

servile, obséquieux

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .La manière **servile** avec laquelle il a répondu à chaque commande a mis en évidence sa peur de perdre sa position.

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competence

[nom]

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

compétence

Ex: Her competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .Sa **compétence** en tant que manager a conduit à une productivité accrue et à une satisfaction des employés dans son département.

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competent

[Adjectif]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

compétent

Ex: The pilot 's competent navigation skills enabled a smooth and safe flight despite adverse weather conditions .Les compétences de navigation **compétentes** du pilote ont permis un vol en douceur et en sécurité malgré les conditions météorologiques défavorables.

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competitor

[nom]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

concurrent, concurrente

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .En tant que plus ancien **concurrent** du tournoi, il a inspiré beaucoup de monde par sa persévérance.

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to evoke

[verbe]

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

susciter, provoquer

Ex: The vintage photographs on the wall served to evoke a sense of history and tradition in the small café.Les photographies vintage sur le mur servaient à **évoquer** un sentiment d'histoire et de tradition dans le petit café.

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evocation

[nom]

the act of bringing an image, memory, or feeling to one’s mind

évocation

Ex: The writer ’s description of the bustling market was an evocation of his time in the city .La description de l'écrivain du marché animé était une **évocation** de son temps dans la ville.

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amphitheater

[nom]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

amphithéâtre

Ex: Visitors could explore the remnants of the old amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .Les visiteurs pouvaient explorer les vestiges du vieil **amphithéâtre** lors de leur visite de la ville antique.

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amphibious

[Adjectif]

adapted to operate both on land and in water

amphibie

Ex: The military used amphibious assault vehicles during the beach landing operation.L'armée a utilisé des véhicules d'assaut **amphibies** lors de l'opération de débarquement sur la plage.

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to dissatisfy

[verbe]

to fail to make someone pleased

mécontenter, décevoir

Ex: The product ’s performance may dissatisfy those expecting better results .La performance du produit peut **mécontenter** ceux qui s'attendaient à de meilleurs résultats.

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dissimilar

[Adjectif]

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

dissemblable

Ex: Their educational backgrounds are dissimilar, one having studied engineering and the other literature .Leurs parcours éducatifs sont **dissemblables**, l'un ayant étudié l'ingénierie et l'autre la littérature.

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disputation

[nom]

a structured academic discussion on a thesis

conflit, dispute

Ex: He prepared extensively for the disputation scheduled for next week .Il s'est préparé intensivement pour la **disputation** prévue pour la semaine prochaine.

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disputatious

[Adjectif]

having a tendency to disagree and argue

raisonneur

Ex: Her disputatious remarks during the debate earned her a reputation for being difficult to work with .Ses remarques **disputatious** pendant le débat lui ont valu une réputation d'être difficile à travailler.

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to pervade

[verbe]

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

se répandre dans, se propager dans

Ex: A sense of calmness and tranquility pervaded the yoga studio , providing a peaceful space for practitioners .Un sentiment de calme et de tranquillité **imprégnait** le studio de yoga, offrant un espace paisible aux pratiquants.

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pervasive

[Adjectif]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

envahissant, pénétrant

Ex: Insects are a pervasive presence in tropical rainforests , occupying every niche of the ecosystem .Les insectes sont une présence **omniprésente** dans les forêts tropicales, occupant chaque niche de l'écosystème.

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perverse

[Adjectif]

inclined to act stubbornly and to hang on to what is wrong

retors, obstiné

Ex: He took a perverse pleasure in contradicting every suggestion , regardless of its merit .Il a pris un plaisir **pervers** à contredire chaque suggestion, indépendamment de son mérite.

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perversion

[nom]

the act of corrupting the original state of something

perversion

Ex: His actions were seen as a perversion of the principles the organization was founded on .Ses actions ont été perçues comme une **perversion** des principes sur lesquels l'organisation a été fondée.

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