Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 38

situated next to or near something

adjacent, contigu

(an event or meeting) to be closed or temporarily paused

ajourner, reporter

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

complément

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

conférer, délivrer

cover by strewing

joncher de, parsemer de

to pay someone for the work they have done

compenser, contrebalancer

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

content de soi, suffisant

willing to please others without question

complaisant

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

advenir

cause oneself to consider something

considérer, réfléchir à

used to refer to something happening earlier than expected or before the usual time

tôt

to argue the truth of something

prétendre, affirmer

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

concurrent, concurrente

subtly skillful handling of a situation

diplomatie

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

diplomate

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

diplomatique

an official engaged in international negotiations

diplomate

relating to money or currency

monétaire

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

monarque

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

monétarisme