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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 39

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opaque
opaque
[Adjectif]

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

opaque

opaque

Ex: The opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .Le verre **opaque** dans la salle de bain assurait l'intimité tout en bloquant la lumière extérieure.
opalescence

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

opalescence

opalescence

cogent
cogent
[Adjectif]

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

convaincant, pertinent

convaincant, pertinent

Ex: The article presented a cogent analysis of the economic challenges .L'article a présenté une analyse **convaincante** des défis économiques.
to cogitate

to think carefully about something

réfléchir, penser

réfléchir, penser

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .L'auteur **cogitait** souvent sur les rebondissements avant de finaliser l'histoire.
to clarify
to clarify
[verbe]

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

clarifier

clarifier

Ex: The author included footnotes to clarify historical references in the book .L'auteur a inclus des notes de bas de page pour **clarifier** les références historiques dans le livre.
clarion
clarion
[Adjectif]

loud and clear in tone, message, or intent

clairon

clairon

Ex: The leader's clarion appeal united the movement.L'appel **clairon** du leader a uni le mouvement.
to parry
to parry
[verbe]

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

parer, s'affronter

parer, s'affronter

parricide

the murder of your own father or mother

parricide

parricide

parentage

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

filiation

filiation

preface
preface
[nom]

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

préface

préface

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .Le professeur a conseillé aux étudiants de lire la **préface** avant de commencer le texte principal.
prefatory
prefatory
[Adjectif]

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

préliminaire

préliminaire

Ex: The editor's prefatory note explains the historical context of the letters in the collection.La note **préliminaire** de l'éditeur explique le contexte historique des lettres de la collection.
receivable
receivable
[Adjectif]

awaiting payment

dû, due

dû, due

receptacle

a container that is used to put or keep things in

récipient

récipient

receptive
receptive
[Adjectif]

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

réceptif

réceptif

Ex: The company 's culture encourages employees to be receptive to feedback and continuous improvement .La culture de l'entreprise encourage les employés à être **réceptifs** aux commentaires et à l'amélioration continue.
illogical
illogical
[Adjectif]

not making sense or following clear reasoning

illogique

illogique

Ex: It ’s illogical to assume that everyone shares your exact beliefs .Il est **illogique** de supposer que tout le monde partage exactement vos croyances.
ill-natured
ill-natured
[Adjectif]

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

désagréable

désagréable

piety
piety
[nom]

the quality of showing deep respect for God, religious practices, or moral principles

piété

piété

Ex: The temple was built as an offering of piety to the gods .Le temple a été construit comme une offrande de **piété** envers les dieux.
piteous
piteous
[Adjectif]

deserving or inciting pity

pitoyable

pitoyable

bedlam
bedlam
[nom]

an outdated and offensive term once used to describe a hospital or institution for people with mental illnesses

maison de fous

maison de fous

Ex: The hospital became infamous as the most notorious bedlam of its time .L'hôpital est devenu tristement célèbre comme le **Bedlam** le plus notoire de son époque.
to bedeck
to bedeck
[verbe]

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

orner, parer, décorer

orner, parer, décorer

Ex: The entrance to the garden was bedecked with a beautiful archway of entwined flowers and ribbons .L'entrée du jardin était **parée** d'une belle arche de fleurs et de rubans entrelacés.
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