Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 23

a word that is spoken aloud

vocable, terme, mot

the particular occupation for which you are trained

vocation, métier

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

schisme

severely critical or harsh

très critique

designed to be changed from one use or form to another

convertible

the process of changing or transforming something from one form, purpose, or belief to another

transformation, conversion

knowledgeable or experienced with something

au courant de

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

s'éroder

deletion by an act of expunging or erasing

effaçage, effacement

make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

enivrer

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

ébriété

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

impertinent, insolent

to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

concerner, se rapporter à

steadfastly continuing to do or believe something, even when it gets difficult

obstiné, opiniâtre

the quality of having determination to continue doing or believing something in spite of any opposition or hardships

obstination

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

pertinent

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

famine

be hungry; go without food

affamer

to free someone from slavery or forced labor, giving them freedom and independence

émanciper

to come out or flow, often from a specific source

émaner de