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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 28

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to comprise

to form or be the parts that create a complete whole

comprendre, inclure

comprendre, inclure

Ex: Five departments comprise the entire organization. 
to compromise

to settle a disagreement or conflict by both sides making concessions

faire des compromis

faire des compromis

Ex: Despite their differing opinions, they knew they needed to compromise in order to maintain a harmonious relationship. 
exceptionable
exceptionable
[Adjectif]

given to cause objection

répréhensible

répréhensible

Ex: The manager found some exceptionable clauses in the contract and demanded revisions. 
to exempt
to exempt
[verbe]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

exempter

exempter

Ex: The government announced a program to exempt low-income families from certain property taxes. 
meritocracy

a societal system where success is determined by individual skill and ability rather than factors like wealth or social status

méritocratie

méritocratie

Ex: Meritocracy rewards hard work over family connections. 
meritorious
meritorious
[Adjectif]

deserving praise or compensation

méritant

méritant

Ex: The firefighter's actions during the rescue operation were considered meritorious, earning him the highest honor in the department. 
prospector

a person who searches for invaluable substance, such as gold, on or under the ground

chercheur

chercheur

Ex: He worked as a prospector during the gold rush, moving from one area to another in search of precious metals. 
prospectus

a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university

prospectus

prospectus

Ex: She reviewed the prospectus carefully before deciding on her major. 
to berate
to berate
[verbe]

to criticize someone angrily and harshly

réprimander

réprimander

Ex: The manager berated the employee for the repeated mistakes in the project report. 
beret
beret
[nom]

a round hat, typically made of wool or other soft material, that is flat at the top of the head and has no brim

béret

béret

Ex: She wore a red beret that added a stylish touch to her outfit. 
freemason

a member of an international secret society, known for its secret rituals, symbols, and fellowship

franc-maçon, franc-maçonne

franc-maçon, franc-maçonne

Ex: Many historical figures, including some U.S. presidents, were known to be freemasons. 
freethinker

someone who has their own opinions, ideas, and beliefs rather than accepting other people's, especially about religion or politics

libre-penseur

libre-penseur

Ex: In an age of conformity, she proudly identified as a freethinker, always striving to think for herself. 
intestate
intestate
[Adjectif]

dying without having left a will behind

intestat

intestat

Ex: To avoid dying intestate, many people choose to draft a will early in life. 
intestine

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

intestin

intestin

Ex: The doctor explained that the intestine is crucial for nutrient absorption and digestion. 
to dissolve

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

se dissoudre

se dissoudre

Ex: Sugar dissolves quickly in hot tea. 
dissolution

the formal ending of a business agreement, marriage, parliament, organization, etc.

dissolution

dissolution

Ex: The dissolution of their partnership marked the end of a ten-year business relationship. 
dissolute
dissolute
[Adjectif]

lacking restraint and morality in the way of life

dissolu

dissolu

Ex: The novel portrayed the main character as a dissolute aristocrat who squandered his wealth. 
pharmacy

a shop where medicines are sold

pharmacie

pharmacie

Ex: She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage. 
pharmacopoeia

a supply of drugs and medicines

pharmacopée

pharmacopée

Ex: The hospital maintained a pharmacopoeia of essential drugs to ensure they were always available for treatment. 
pharmaceutic
pharmaceutic
[Adjectif]

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmaceutique

pharmaceutique

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