Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 39

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaque

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

opalescence

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity

convaincant, pertinent

to think carefully about something

réfléchir, penser

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

clarifier

loud and clear

clairon

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

parer, s'affronter

the murder of your own father or mother

parricide

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

filiation

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

préface

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

préliminaire

awaiting payment

dû, due

a container that is used to put or keep things in

récipient

ready or willing to receive favorably

réceptif

lacking in correct logical relation

illogique

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

désagréable

righteousness by virtue of being pious

piété

deserving or inciting pity

pitoyable

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

maison de fous

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

orner, parer, décorer