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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 27

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comprehensible
[Adjectif]

clear in meaning or expression

compréhensible

compréhensible

Ex: Despite the complexity of the subject , the lecturercomprehensible approach helped the audience grasp the main concepts quickly .

the capacity to understand something

compréhension

compréhension

Ex: After the lecture , comprehension of the subject had significantly improved .
comprehensive
[Adjectif]

covering or including all aspects of something

complet

complet

Ex: comprehensive guidebook contained information on all the tourist attractions in the city .
to assay
[verbe]

to analyze or test a substance, typically in a laboratory setting, to determine its components or qualities

analyser

analyser

Ex: The chemist assay the water sample for contaminants .
to assent
[verbe]

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

consentir, donner son consentement

consentir, donner son consentement

Ex: The assented to the budget adjustments .

to seriously and strongly state something

affirmer

affirmer

Ex: The asseverated the accuracy of the research findings , emphasizing the robustness of the experimental methodology .
assiduous
[Adjectif]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

assidu, constant, diligent

assidu, constant, diligent

Ex: She approached the task with assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .
to efface
[verbe]

to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping

effacer

effacer

Ex: A soft cloth and cleaning solution were used to efface the smudges from the glass surface.
effete
[Adjectif]

worn out and unable to function properly

affecté

affecté

Ex: The once-powerful family had grown effete over generations, with no one left to carry on the legacy.
penalty
[nom]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

pénalité

pénalité

Ex: He was given penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .
penance
[nom]

a feeling of regret for one's past actions

pénitence

pénitence

Ex: The feeling penance was so strong that he could hardly bear to face those he had wronged .

a person, organization, or country that has signed a formal agreement

signataire

signataire

Ex: Several countries signatories to the peace agreement , ensuring their commitment to the terms .

the specific meaning of a word

signification

signification

Ex: Different cultures may interpret signification of certain words in unique ways .
torpid
[Adjectif]

having little to no energy and being inactive

léthargique

léthargique

Ex: After months of inactivity , the once-bustling town had torpid and lifeless .
torpor
[nom]

a state of sluggishness and lack of energy

torpeur

torpeur

Ex: After the big meal , a wave torpor washed over him , and he dozed off on the couch .
to distend
[verbe]

to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

se distendre

se distendre

Ex: The tire started distend as it absorbed more air from the pump .

the act of swelling from inside

distention

distention

Ex: After the large meal , he experienced a feeling distention in his stomach .
distensible
[Adjectif]

capable of being expanded or stretched

distensible

distensible

Ex: This type of plastic is not distensible, so it may crack under pressure .

to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller

comprimer, compresser

comprimer, compresser

Ex: The compressed the brake pads and rotor together for proper alignment .
compressible
[Adjectif]

able to be made more compact

compressible

compressible

Ex: The material compressible, allowing it to fit into smaller spaces when needed .
Compétences Lexicales SAT 4
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