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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 26

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idyllic
[Adjectif]

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

idyllique

idyllique

Ex: The painting captured idyllic rural scene .
calorific
[Adjectif]

(of food) high in calories

calorifique

calorifique

laconic
[Adjectif]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

laconique

laconique

Ex: During the meeting , laconic comments made a strong impact .
platonic
[Adjectif]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platonique

platonique

Ex: Their friendship was based on platonic affection for each other .
prosaic
[Adjectif]

lacking excitement or imagination

prosaïque

prosaïque

Ex: The novelprosaic descriptions made the story feel lifeless .
seraphic
[Adjectif]

relating or resembling the angles of the highest order

séraphique

séraphique

Gothic
[Adjectif]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

d'horreur

d'horreur

Ex: Gothic literature immerses readers in a world where the line between the natural and the supernatural blurs , inviting them to explore the darker recesses of the human psyche .
esoteric
[Adjectif]

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity

ésotérique

ésotérique

Ex: The discussion esoteric, delving into topics that only experts could fully grasp .
soporific
[Adjectif]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporifique

soporifique

Ex: The dim lighting and soft voices created soporific atmosphere in the room .
eugenic
[Adjectif]

relating to or causing improvements of the properties of seeds or infants

eugénique

eugénique

dynamic
[Adjectif]

having a lot of energy

dynamique

dynamique

Ex: dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .
endemic
[Adjectif]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endémique

endémique

Ex: The government implemented vaccination campaigns to address endemic diseases such as measles and polio, aiming to achieve herd immunity within the population.
mnemonic
[Adjectif]

relating to or aiding the memory, often by using memory-enhancing techniques or devices

mnémotechnique

mnémotechnique

spasmodic
[Adjectif]

relating to the sudden, reflective, and involuntary movement or contraction of muscles

spasmodique

spasmodique

histrionic
[Adjectif]

having the characteristics of a dramatic and theatrical performance

mélodramatique, théâtral

mélodramatique, théâtral

rustic
[Adjectif]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

rustique

rustique

Ex: His artwork often rustic scenes , capturing the beauty of rural landscapes .
quizzical
[Adjectif]

showing a mixture of confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief

perplexe

perplexe

Ex: She raised quizzical eyebrow , clearly questioning the logic of the situation .
fiscal
[Adjectif]

relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

fiscal

fiscal

Ex: Fiscal responsibility is essential for maintaining the stability of the economy .
fluvial
[Adjectif]

relating to, living, or taking place in a river

fluvial

fluvial

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