Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 36

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

radical

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

base

deceive by a mock action

feinter

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

feindre

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabre

surface with macadam

macadamiser

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

inventif

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

invectives

a state of deep-seated ill-will

hostilité

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

hospitalier

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

de chérubin, angélique

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

chérir

existing despite being extremely old

encore existant, toujours existant

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

atténuer

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

infraction

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastructure

characterized by a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

mélancolique

a motley assortment of things

mélange

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

connotation

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

offre, demande, proposition