Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 46

a formal public statement

proclamation

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

projection, prévision

change toward something smaller or lower

diminution

an extremely intense and destructive fire

incendie

the act of applying force suddenly

impulsion

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasion

any action taken to avoid or reduce the risk of a negative outcome

prévention

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

concession

the quality of being limited or restricted

limitation

a series with a definite pattern of advance

progression

a movement back from an impact

répercussion

a strong directive or order from an authority

injonction

an arrangement of parts or elements

constellation

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

ovation

laborious cogitation

élucubration

the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

propulsion

the period of time during which something continues

durée

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

dévouement, engagement

a hobby pursued alongside one's main occupation, typically for enjoyment

passe-temps, hobby, loisir

(used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

enchaînement