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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 38

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promissory
promissory
[Adjectif]

relating to a promise or commitment to fulfill an obligation or debt at a specified time in the future

promissoire

promissoire

Ex: He signed a promissory note, agreeing to repay the loan within six months. 
knotty
knotty
[Adjectif]

full of complications or difficulties

épineux

épineux

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries were knotty, with conflicting interests and historical tensions. 
ghastly
ghastly
[Adjectif]

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

épouvantable, horrible, effrayant

épouvantable, horrible, effrayant

Ex: The haunted house was filled with ghastly sights, from cobweb-covered furniture to eerie, flickering lights. 
gingerly
gingerly
[Adjectif]

done or carried out in a way that avoids risk, harm, or discomfort

avec précaution

avec précaution

Ex: She took a gingerly step onto the creaking floorboard. 
racy
racy
[Adjectif]

displaying qualities of speed, boldness, or provocation and suitable for competition

osé

osé

Ex: The lightweight, aerodynamic design of the new sports car made it exceptionally racy on the racetrack. 
pulmonary
pulmonary
[Adjectif]

related to the lungs or the respiratory system

pulmonaire

pulmonaire

Ex: Pulmonary function tests measure the capacity and efficiency of the lungs in delivering oxygen to the bloodstream. 
wintry
wintry
[Adjectif]

unwelcoming and lacking in warmth or friendliness

hivernal

hivernal

Ex: Despite being surrounded by colleagues, his wintry demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him. 
predatory
predatory
[Adjectif]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

prédateur

prédateur

Ex: Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups. 
scholarly
scholarly
[Adjectif]

related to or involving serious academic study

intellectuel

intellectuel

Ex: The scholarly article thoroughly examines the historical context of the Renaissance period. 
ungainly
ungainly
[Adjectif]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

gauche, dégingandé

gauche, dégingandé

Ex: His ungainly attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd. 
plenary
plenary
[Adjectif]

complete in every respect

plénier, plein

plénier, plein

Ex: The artist's mastery of various mediums was evident in the plenary range of artworks on display at the gallery. 
surly
surly
[Adjectif]

ill-tempered and often rude to others

revêche, renfrogné, bourru, maussade

revêche, renfrogné, bourru, maussade

Ex: The surly waiter slammed the menus down on the table and muttered something unintelligible when we asked for recommendations. 
grisly
grisly
[Adjectif]

causing horror or disgust, typically due to involving violence or death

horrible

horrible

Ex: The detective shuddered at the sight of the grisly crime scene, with blood splattered across the walls and floors. 
stately
stately
[Adjectif]

having an impressive and dignified manner or appearance, often associated with grandeur or elegance

majestueux

majestueux

Ex: The queen made a stately entrance into the ballroom, her regal demeanor commanding the attention of all in attendance. 
velvety
velvety
[Adjectif]

showing a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality similar to the feel of velvet fabric

velouté

velouté

Ex: The kitten's fur was velvety to the touch, inviting gentle strokes. 
murky
murky
[Adjectif]

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

trouble, glauque

trouble, glauque

Ex: After the heavy rainfall, the normally clear river became murky with sediment runoff from the surrounding hills. 
niggardly
niggardly
[Adjectif]

excessively stingy or miserly, often characterized by an unwillingness to spend or give freely

avare, pingre

avare, pingre

Ex: Despite his considerable wealth, the millionaire was notoriously niggardly, rarely contributing to charitable causes. 
dimly
dimly
[Adverbe]

in a manner suggesting disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

vaguement, indistinctement

vaguement, indistinctement

Ex: The manager looked dimly upon their proposal to change the workflow. 
swarthy
swarthy
[Adjectif]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

basané, bistré

basané, bistré

Ex: The swarthy sailor had weather-beaten skin from years spent at sea. 
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