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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 36

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empathy
empathy
[nom]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empathie

empathie

Ex: She showed great empathy toward her friend during the difficult time. 
hosiery
hosiery
[nom]

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

bas et collants

bas et collants

Ex: She bought a pair of sheer hosiery for the evening event. 
veneer
veneer
[nom]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

placage

placage

Ex: The table had a cherry veneer over pine wood. 
primer
primer
[nom]

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

manuel

manuel

premier
premier
[nom]

the head of the government in the United Kingdom

Premier ministre

Premier ministre

Ex: The premier addressed Parliament on national security. 
prominence

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

célébrité, notoriété

célébrité, notoriété

flatulence

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

ampoulé

ampoulé

indigence

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigence

indigence

Ex: The charity was founded to alleviate indigence in rural communities. 
occurrence

something that happens or exists

événement

événement

continence

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

continence

continence

Ex: The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual discipline. 
prevalence

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

prévalence

prévalence

Ex: The prevalence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. 
indolence

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

indolence, nonchalance

indolence, nonchalance

convalescence

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

convalescence

convalescence

Ex: After being discharged from the hospital, she spent her convalescence at home, gradually regaining her strength and mobility. 
reticence

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

réserve, retenue

réserve, retenue

Ex: Her reticence prevented her from speaking up in meetings, even when she had valuable insights to share. 
detumescence

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

detumescence

detumescence

confidence

the belief that one can trust or count on someone or something

confiance

confiance

Ex: The coach's confidence in the players motivated them to perform at their best during the game. 
quintessence

the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality

quintessence

quintessence

Ex: The perfumer distilled the quintessence of rose oil to capture its purest fragrance. 
recognizance

(legal) a promise made by an individual to a court of law, typically in exchange for release from custody or suspension of a sentence

promesse de comparaître, caution personnelle

promesse de comparaître, caution personnelle

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