Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 37

the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant

pollen

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

polluer

extremely large in size or extent

gigantesque, énorme

suggesting the horror of death and decay

morbide

displaying courage and determination in challenging situations

qui a du cran

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

cartilage

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

s'infiltrer dans

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

influence

a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication

recueil, collection disparate

displaying a passion for causing trouble in an amusing manner

espiègle

express strong disapproval of

réprimander, condamner

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

répréhensible

to produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, surprise, or excitement

hurler, crier

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

sporadique

a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

testament

a person who makes a will

testateur, testatrice

something that serves as evidence

témoignage

any experience that causes intense suffering

calvaire