Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 2

the branch of science that studies fossils

paléontologie

the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.

dendrologie

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornithologie

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

morphologie

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

géologie

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatologie

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

étymologie

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomologie

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topographie

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biographie

the state of economical growth and wealth

prospérité

the state of being keen and sharp on thinking

acuité

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

empressement

the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods

cupidité, convoitise

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

inimitié

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

heureux hasard, heureuses découvertes

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

élasticité

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

plasticité

a lacking amount or number of something

pénurie

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

clairvoyance