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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 44

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fledgling
fledgling
[Adjectif]

young or inexperienced, just beginning to develop or grow

néophyte, inexpérimenté

néophyte, inexpérimenté

Ex: The fledgling writer was excited to publish her first novel. 
cunning
cunning
[Adjectif]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

rusé, fourbe

rusé, fourbe

Ex: The cunning fox devised a plan to sneak into the henhouse and steal the eggs without being detected. 
booming
booming
[Adjectif]

characterized by growth, expansion, or prosperity in an industry, economy, or market

en plein essor, prospère

en plein essor, prospère

Ex: The real estate market in the city is booming, with prices rising daily. 
yielding
yielding
[Adjectif]

flexible or accommodating, often in response to pressure, circumstances, or demands

accommodant, conciliant

accommodant, conciliant

Ex: Despite initial resistance, he found himself yielding to his friend's persuasive arguments. 
harrowing
harrowing
[Adjectif]

extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain or suffering

pénible, éprouvant

pénible, éprouvant

Ex: The harrowing accounts of survivors from the disaster brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
heartrending
heartrending
[Adjectif]

causing intense sorrow or distress, often deeply affecting one's emotions

déchirant

déchirant

Ex: The heartrending scenes of devastation after the natural disaster brought tears to the eyes of onlookers. 
sterling
sterling
[Adjectif]

of excellent quality or high standard

excellent

excellent

Ex: The restaurant received sterling reviews for its outstanding cuisine and impeccable service. 
painstaking
painstaking
[Adjectif]

requiring a lot of effort and time

minutieux, rigoureux

minutieux, rigoureux

Ex: She conducted a painstaking investigation to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance. 
rugged
rugged
[Adjectif]

sturdily constructed and able to endure harsh treatment or challenging environments

solide, résistant

solide, résistant

Ex: The backpacker invested in a rugged tent, ensuring it could withstand the unpredictable weather conditions during the wilderness expedition. 
demented
demented
[Adjectif]

associated with severe cognitive decline, leading to memory loss, confusion, etc.

dément, atteint de démence

dément, atteint de démence

Ex: Demented individuals struggle with recognizing faces and environments. 
elated
elated
[Adjectif]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

fou de joie, sur un petit nuage

fou de joie, sur un petit nuage

Ex: She was elated to receive the news of her promotion at work. 
pied
pied
[Adjectif]

multicolored, variegated, or spotted with different colors

bicolore, multicolore, bigarré, bariolé

bicolore, multicolore, bigarré, bariolé

Ex: The pied piper led the children away with his mesmerizing music. 
gnarled
gnarled
[Adjectif]

having a rough, knotted texture, often with twisted or lumpy shapes

noueux, tordu

noueux, tordu

Ex: The old oak tree had gnarled branches that twisted and turned in all directions. 
impassioned
impassioned
[Adjectif]

filled with intense emotion, fervor, or enthusiasm

passionné, fervent

passionné, fervent

Ex: The politician delivered an impassioned speech, rallying the crowd with her powerful words. 
veiled
veiled
[Adjectif]

concealed, hidden, or obscured from view, often implying a degree of mystery or secrecy

voilé

voilé

Ex: Her veiled remarks hinted at a deeper meaning that left everyone puzzled. 
speckled
speckled
[Adjectif]

covered with small, distinct spots or marks, often irregularly distributed

tacheté, moucheté

tacheté, moucheté

Ex: The bird's feathers were speckled with tiny black dots against a white background. 
serrated
serrated
[Adjectif]

having a series of sharp, pointed projections along the edge

en dents de scie, dentelé, cranté

en dents de scie, dentelé, cranté

Ex: The serrated blade of the steak knife effortlessly cut through the grilled meat. 
concerted
concerted
[Adjectif]

carried out jointly by multiple individuals or groups

concerté, d'ensemble

concerté, d'ensemble

Ex: The team made concerted efforts to meet the project deadline, working together to overcome challenges. 
brindled
brindled
[Adjectif]

streaked or mottled with different shades of color, often resembling a tiger's stripes

bringé

bringé

Ex: The brindled cat lounged lazily in the sun, its fur shimmering with shades of gray and brown. 
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