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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 49

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persecution

an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views

persécution

persécution

combustion

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustion

combustion

Ex: In internal combustion engines, fuel undergoes combustion to generate the power needed for vehicle propulsion. 

Dans les moteurs à combustion interne, le carburant subit une combustion pour générer la puissance nécessaire à la propulsion du véhicule.

rendition

a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, or other artistic work

interprétation

interprétation

Ex: Her rendition of the Shakespearean role was widely praised. 

Son interprétation du rôle shakespearien a été largement saluée.

percussion

the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument

percussion

percussion

Ex: She studies percussion as part of her music degree. 

Elle étudie la percussion dans le cadre de son diplôme de musique.

resignation

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

lettre de démission

lettre de démission

unction
unction
[nom]

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

onction

onction

provocation

unfriendly actions or remarks that deliberately cause anger or resentment

provocation

provocation

Ex: His rude comment was a clear provocation. 

Son commentaire grossier était une provocation claire.

adulation

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

adulation, adoration

adulation, adoration

Ex: The adulation of his peers fueled his ambition, driving him to achieve even greater feats in his career. 

L'adulation de ses pairs a alimenté son ambition, le poussant à accomplir des exploits encore plus grands dans sa carrière.

imprecation

the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger

juron

juron

Ex: He shouted an imprecation at the driver who cut him off. 

Il a crié une imprécation au conducteur qui l'avait coupé.

trepidation

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

appréhension, inquiétude

appréhension, inquiétude

Ex: Stepping into the dark, unfamiliar forest filled him with trepidation, unsure of what dangers lurked within. 

Entrer dans la forêt sombre et inconnue le remplit de trépidation, incertain des dangers qui s'y cachaient.

perdition

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

perdition, damnation

perdition, damnation

consternation

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

consternation

consternation

Ex: He looked at the broken laptop in consternation. 

Il regarda l'ordinateur portable cassé avec consternation.

adjuration

a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action

adjuration, prière, supplication

adjuration, prière, supplication

Ex: He ended his speech with an adjuration to protect the environment. 

Il a terminé son discours par une adjuration de protéger l'environnement.

obsession

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsession

obsession

Ex: He was consumed by an obsession with fitness, spending hours at the gym every day. 

Il était consumé par une obsession pour la forme physique, passant des heures à la salle de sport chaque jour.

recrimination

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

récrimination

récrimination

Ex: After the scandal broke, recriminations flew as everyone pointed fingers at each other. 

Après que le scandale ait éclaté, les récriminations ont fusé alors que tout le monde se rejetait la faute.

justification

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

justification

justification

Ex: The company offered no justification for the sudden increase in prices. 

L'entreprise n'a offert aucune justification pour l'augmentation soudaine des prix.

collusion

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

collusion

collusion

Ex: The scandal involved collusion between several high-ranking officials. 

Le scandale impliquait une collusion entre plusieurs hauts fonctionnaires.

conjunction

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

conjonction

conjonction

Ex: Their arrivals in conjunction surprised everyone. 

Leurs arrivées en conjonction ont surpris tout le monde.

supposition

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

supposition

supposition

Ex: His plan was built on the supposition that the weather would stay dry. 

Son plan était fondé sur la supposition que le temps resterait sec.

liaison
liaison
[nom]

a channel for communication between groups

liaison

liaison

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