Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 29

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

désinvolte

potent and exuding power, influence, or impact

puissant

a large, black, and white bird belonging to the family of storks, found in Asia and Africa

adjudant

seeing things outside the reach or capability of natural senses

doué de seconde vue

defiant and not willing to follow the rules or any kind of authority

récalcitrant

(of an act) clearly offensive, outrageous, or shocking

flagrant, évident

being optimistic and behaving in a cheerful manner

gai, plein d’entrain

showy and seeking attention through dramatic gestures or displays

flamboyant, tapageur

(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions

en sommeil

being protected from or having a high degree of resistance to something, such as an infection or disease

résistant

reluctant to submit to an authority or follow rules

réfractaire

obviously and offensively loud or noisy

flagrant

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinent, compétent

exerting power, influence, or dominance

régnant

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

inutile

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

showing firmness in one's opinions and refusing to be swayed or influenced

ferme, inflexible, catégorique

devoid of even the smallest trace of bravery or courage

lâche