Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 38

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

promissoire

full of complications or difficulties

épineux

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

épouvantable, horrible, effrayant

handling something with great care, delicacy, or caution, often due to its fragility or the potential for harm

avec précaution

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

osé

related to the lungs or the respiratory system

pulmonaire

unwelcoming and lacking in warmth or friendliness

hivernal

(of wild animals) living by preying on other animals, especially live animals

prédateur

related to or involving serious academic study

intellectuel

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

gauche, dégingandé

complete in every respect

plénier, plein

ill-tempered, unfriendly, and often rude or brusque to others

revêche, renfrogné, bourru, maussade

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

horrible

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

majestueux

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

velouté

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

trouble, glauque

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

avare, pingre

in a way that lacks brightness, excitement, or allure, often evoking a sense of dullness or monotony

vaguement, indistinctement

having a naturally dark face or complexion

basané, bistré