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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 24

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sacred
[Adjectif]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sacré

sacré

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .Les symboles **sacrés** ornant le sanctuaire ont une signification spirituelle pour les croyants.

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

sacrilège

sacrilège

Ex: For believers , using holy symbols or objects for mundane purposes can be seen as sacrilege, as it diminishes their sacred significance and meaning .Pour les croyants, utiliser des symboles ou des objets sacrés à des fins mondaines peut être considéré comme un **sacrilège**, car cela diminue leur signification et leur sens sacrés.
to requite
[verbe]

to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements

payer de retour

payer de retour

Ex: She always makes an effort to requite any favor she receives .Elle fait toujours un effort pour **rendre** toute faveur qu'elle reçoit.

an act of giving something in return for an action or something else

récompense

récompense

Ex: They viewed the lavish banquet as a requital for their assistance in the project .Ils ont considéré le banquet somptueux comme une **rétribution** pour leur aide dans le projet.
requisite
[Adjectif]

required for a particular purpose or situation

requis, nécessaire

requis, nécessaire

Ex: His application lacked the requisite documentation , so it was rejected .Sa demande manquait de la documentation **requise**, elle a donc été rejetée.
prohibitory
[Adjectif]

(of a cost or price) so high that discourages purchasing or doing something

prohibitif

prohibitif

Ex: The prohibitory price of the luxury car kept many potential buyers away.Le prix **prohibitif** de la voiture de luxe a éloigné de nombreux acheteurs potentiels.

a law which forbids production and sale of alcoholic drinks

Prohibition

Prohibition

Ex: The economic effects of prohibition were significant , as it caused the closure of breweries and distilleries .Les effets économiques de la **prohibition** étaient significatifs, car elle a entraîné la fermeture de brasseries et de distilleries.
immense
[Adjectif]

extremely large or vast in physical size

immense

immense

Ex: Standing at the base of the immense mountain , she felt both awe and insignificance in its shadow .Debout au pied de la **montagne immense**, elle ressentit à la fois de l'émerveillement et de l'insignifiance dans son ombre.
to immerse
[verbe]

to completely put something into a liquid

immerger, plonger

immerger, plonger

Ex: As part of the experiment , the scientist needed to immerse the specimen in a chemical solution .Dans le cadre de l'expérience, le scientifique a dû **immerger** l'échantillon dans une solution chimique.
imminent
[Adjectif]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

imminent

imminent

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .Les soldats se sont préparés pour l'attaque **imminente** des forces ennemies.

to kill oneself or someone as a sacrifice, especially by fire

immoler

immoler

Ex: The tragic immolation of the monk was seen as an act of ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs.L'**immolation** tragique du moine a été considérée comme un acte de sacrifice ultime pour ses croyances.
immoral
[Adjectif]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

immoral

immoral

Ex: Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned as immoral conduct .Infliger délibérément du tort à des êtres innocents est universellement condamné comme un comportement **immoral**.

to make someone or something so famous that people remember it for a long time

immortaliser

immortaliser

Ex: The championship victory immortalized the underdog team in the annals of sports history .La victoire du championnat a **immortalisé** l'équipe outsider dans les annales de l'histoire du sport.
to immure
[verbe]

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

emmurer

emmurer

Ex: The magician performed a trick that seemed to immure his assistant in a sealed box .Le magicien a réalisé un tour qui semblait **emmurer** son assistant dans une boîte scellée.
immutable
[Adjectif]

unable to be changed or altered, remaining constant and unchanging over time

immuable

immuable

Ex: The contract 's terms were declared immutable, preventing any further negotiations .Les termes du contrat ont été déclarés **immuables**, empêchant toute nouvelle négociation.
to despond
[verbe]

to feel extremely discouraged, disheartened, or in low spirits

se désespérer

se désespérer

Ex: If the circumstances worsen , they will likely despond even more .Si les circonstances empirent, ils risquent de se **décourager** encore plus.
despondent
[Adjectif]

feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss

déprimé, abattu

déprimé, abattu

Ex: A despondent expression crossed her face when she saw the empty room .Une expression **découragée** traversa son visage lorsqu'elle vit la pièce vide.

to make someone experience muscle contractions, especially by making them laugh

faire convulser

faire convulser

Ex: The absurdity of the situation convulsed him with laughter , leaving him gasping for breath .L'absurdité de la situation l'a **convulsé** de rire, le laissant haletant.

a sudden shaking of the body as a result of an illness

convulsion

convulsion

Ex: The doctor explained that a high fever often leads to convulsions in young children .Le médecin a expliqué qu'une forte fièvre conduit souvent à des **convulsions** chez les jeunes enfants.
convulsive
[Adjectif]

marked by sudden, involuntary, and jerky muscular contractions or spasms

convulsif

convulsif

Ex: The convulsive shaking subsided after the administration of muscle relaxants.Les tremblements **convulsifs** se sont calmés après l'administration de relaxants musculaires.
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