Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 36

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

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

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

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

the head of the United Kingdom government and the leader of the ruling political party

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

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

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

something that happens or exists

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

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

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

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

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

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

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

the purest, most essential form, or essence of something

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