Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 44

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acidulous

[Adjectif]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

acidulé

Ex: The yogurt was pleasantly acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey .Le yaourt était agréablement **acidulé**, offrant un joli contraste avec la douceur du miel.

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bumptious

[Adjectif]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

suffisant, prétentieux

Ex: I find his bumptious remarks to be quite off-putting during conversations .Je trouve ses remarques **arrogantes** assez désagréables pendant les conversations.

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cantankerous

[Adjectif]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

acariâtre, irascible, revêche

Ex: They had to deal with the cantankerous client for weeks before the project was finished .Ils ont dû faire face au client **irascible** pendant des semaines avant que le projet ne soit terminé.

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sumptuous

[Adjectif]

having a rich and luxurious quality

somptueux

Ex: The historic mansion 's dining room was adorned with sumptuous chandeliers and antique furniture .La salle à manger du manoir historique était ornée de lustres **somptueux** et de meubles anciens.

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bibulous

[Adjectif]

eager to drink too much liquor

porté sur la boisson

Ex: The bibulous crowd at the concert was rowdy , spilling drinks and causing a scene .La foule **bibulous** au concert était bruyante, renversant des boissons et provoquant une scène.

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spinous

[Adjectif]

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

épineux

Ex: The lionfish has spinous fins that contain venom to protect itself from attackers .Le poisson-lion a des nageoires **épineuses** qui contiennent du venin pour se protéger des attaquants.

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contiguous

[Adjectif]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contigu

Ex: The contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .Les comtés **contigus** de la région ont travaillé ensemble pour résoudre les problèmes environnementaux.

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industrious

[Adjectif]

hard-working and productive

travailleur, dynamique

Ex: He was known for his industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .Il était connu pour son approche **laborieuse** des affaires, cherchant toujours de nouvelles opportunités.

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garrulous

[Adjectif]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

bavard

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .Elle est devenue connue pour sa nature **bavarde**, discutant sans fin de sujets mineurs.

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auriferous

[Adjectif]

(of rocks) holding gold within

aurifère

Ex: Workers carefully extracted auriferous materials from the deep mines , aware of their high value .Les travailleurs ont soigneusement extrait des matériaux **aurifères** des mines profondes, conscients de leur haute valeur.

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nefarious

[Adjectif]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

abominable, infâme, malfaisant

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .Les actions **néfastes** du méchant ont finalement été exposées.

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emeritus

[Adjectif]

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

émérite

Ex: The emeritus faculty member still delivered guest lectures at the university , sharing his expertise with new generations .Le membre **émérite** de la faculté donnait encore des conférences invitées à l'université, partageant son expertise avec les nouvelles générations.

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indigenous

[Adjectif]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indigène

Ex: Orchids are indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .Les orchidées sont des fleurs **indigènes** qui poussent dans divers habitats à travers le monde, des forêts tropicales humides aux prairies alpines.

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unctuous

[Adjectif]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

mielleux

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Ses éloges **onctueux** envers son patron n'ont fait que renforcer la perception qu'il était un flagorneur.

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consanguineous

[Adjectif]

sharing the same ancestor

consanguin

Ex: The two families were consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .Les deux familles étaient **consanguines**, descendant d'un ancêtre commun il y a plusieurs générations.

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spontaneous

[Adjectif]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

spontané

Ex: A spontaneous storm caught everyone by surprise while they were walking in the park .Une tempête **spontanée** a pris tout le monde par surprise alors qu'ils se promenaient dans le parc.

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boisterous

[Adjectif]

noisy and full of energy

turbulent

Ex: She found the boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .Elle a trouvé les célébrations **bruyantes** dans les rues accablantes.

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contentious

[Adjectif]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

querelleur, querelleuse

Ex: As a contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .En tant que débatteur **contentieux**, il aimait défier les points de vue opposés dans les discussions intellectuelles.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 44