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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 40

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SAT Word Skills 5
to awe
[verbe]

to inspire a feeling of admiration, reverence, or fear in someone, often due to the perceived greatness, beauty, or power of something

sidérer

sidérer

Ex: Tomorrow 's concert promises to awe the audience with its stunning performances and visual effects .Le concert de demain promet d'**émerveiller** le public avec ses performances époustouflantes et ses effets visuels.
to wheedle
[verbe]

to influence someone to do something or to get something from them by being superficially nice to them

flatter

flatter

to goad
[verbe]

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

pousser

pousser

Ex: The constant mockery from his peers would goad him into proving himself through various challenges .Les moqueries constantes de ses pairs le **pousseraient** à se prouver à travers divers défis.
to hoard
[verbe]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

faire des réserves, stocker

faire des réserves, stocker

Ex: They are hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .Ils **accumulent** des fournitures essentielles en cas d'urgence.
to exalt
[verbe]

to highly praise or honor someone or something

exalter, louer

exalter, louer

Ex: The artist has been exalting the beauty of nature through a series of captivating paintings .L'artiste a **exalté** la beauté de la nature à travers une série de peintures captivantes.

to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence, often without pay, due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or other circumstances beyond their control

mettre [qqn] au chômage technique, mettre [qqn] au chômage partiel, accorder une permission à

mettre [qqn] au chômage technique, mettre [qqn] au chômage partiel, accorder une permission à

Ex: If the financial situation does n't improve , the company may have to furlough additional employees next quarter .Si la situation financière ne s'améliore pas, l'entreprise pourrait devoir **mettre en chômage technique** des employés supplémentaires le trimestre prochain.
to burgeon
[verbe]

to have a rapid development or growth

éclore, bourgeonner

éclore, bourgeonner

Ex: The startup company burgeoned quickly , attracting investors and expanding its market share .La startup a **prospéré** rapidement, attirant des investisseurs et élargissant sa part de marché.
to foil
[verbe]

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

déjouer, faire échouer, contrecarrer

déjouer, faire échouer, contrecarrer

Ex: Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes foil our attempts to achieve certain goals .Des circonstances imprévues peuvent parfois **contrecarrer** nos tentatives d'atteindre certains objectifs.
to bedaub
[verbe]

to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance

enduire, couvrir, barbouiller

enduire, couvrir, barbouiller

Ex: Tomorrow , they will bedaub the canvas with vibrant colors to create a masterpiece .Demain, ils vont **enduire** la toile de couleurs vibrantes pour créer un chef-d'œuvre.

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

compléter

compléter

Ex: The interior designer used contrasting colors to complement the overall aesthetic of the room .Le designer d'intérieur a utilisé des couleurs contrastées pour **compléter** l'esthétique globale de la pièce.
to dare
[verbe]

to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky

oser

oser

Ex: He wanted to ask her about the incident but he did n't dare.Il voulait lui demander à propos de l'incident mais il n'a pas osé.
to fray
[verbe]

to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction

effiler, élimer, effranger, effilocher

effiler, élimer, effranger, effilocher

Ex: If you do n't repair the hem of your coat , it will continue to fray and eventually unravel completely .Si vous ne réparez pas l'ourlet de votre manteau, il continuera à **s'effilocher** et finira par se défaire complètement.
to pilfer
[verbe]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

voler, dérober, grappiller, chaparder

voler, dérober, grappiller, chaparder

Ex: The cat burglar managed to pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .Le cambrioleur a réussi à **voler** des bijoux dans plusieurs résidences haut de gamme.
to advert
[verbe]

to refer to or make mention of something, often in a casual or indirect manner

faire référence à

faire référence à

Ex: Tomorrow , the speaker will advert to the upcoming changes in company policy .Demain, l'orateur **fera allusion** aux changements à venir dans la politique de l'entreprise.
to slough
[verbe]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

se dépouiller de

se dépouiller de

to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

haranguer, sermonner

haranguer, sermonner

Ex: By next week , she will have harangued everyone about the new policies .D'ici la semaine prochaine, elle aura **harangué** tout le monde au sujet des nouvelles politiques.
to extol
[verbe]

to praise highly

louer, vanter, chanter

louer, vanter, chanter

Ex: The CEO used the annual meeting to extol the company 's accomplishments and the dedication of its employees .Le PDG a utilisé la réunion annuelle pour **louer** les réalisations de l'entreprise et le dévouement de ses employés.
to bask
[verbe]

to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements

se prélasser, se délecter

se prélasser, se délecter

Ex: Basking with encouragement , she pursued her passion wholeheartedly .**Se délectant** avec encouragement, elle a poursuivi sa passion de tout cœur.
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