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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 50

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insistent
[Adjectif]

demanding or persistent in a forceful or urgent manner

insistant

insistant

Ex: Despite insistent requests for more time , the deadline for the project remained firm .

an individual who provides written or oral testimony under oath, typically in a legal context

déposant, déposante

déposant, déposante

Ex: After being sworn in , deponent answered the attorney 's questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge .
refulgent
[Adjectif]

shining brightly, radiant, or reflective of light

éclatant, resplendissant

éclatant, resplendissant

Ex: The refulgent skyline of the city at dusk was a sight to behold, with skyscrapers aglow in a tapestry of colors.
iridescent
[Adjectif]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

irisé

irisé

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.
confident
[Adjectif]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

Ex: The teacher confident about her students ' progress .
sapient
[Adjectif]

possessing wisdom, intelligence, or discernment, capable of rational thought and understanding

sage

sage

Ex: As the sapient species on the planet , humans have a unique responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for future generations .

an element or part that creates a larger whole when with the other elements or parts

pièce, composant, élément

pièce, composant, élément

Ex: The software requires components to run smoothly .
ebullient
[Adjectif]

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

exubérant

exubérant

Ex: She gave ebullient performance that captivated the audience .
truculent
[Adjectif]

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

agressif

agressif

Ex: The manager was truculent during the meeting, dismissing all suggestions without consideration.
reticent
[Adjectif]

Unwilling to attract notice to oneself

réticent

réticent

Ex: Even though he had won numerous awards , reticent personality kept him from seeking fame .
percipient
[Adjectif]

quickly and effortlessly noticing things and understanding them

perspicace

perspicace

Ex: percipient manager quickly identified the source of the problem .
prurient
[Adjectif]

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

lubrique

lubrique

Ex: The art exhibition sparked controversy due to its inclusion of prurient imagery, leading to debates about artistic freedom and censorship.
bashful
[Adjectif]

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

timide

timide

Ex: Even though he liked her , bashful nature prevented him from asking her out on a date .
bountiful
[Adjectif]

existing in large amounts

abondant

abondant

Ex: The buffet offered bountiful array of delicacies , ensuring that every guest had plenty to enjoy .
fitful
[Adjectif]

occurring intermittently, with irregular starts and stops, often lacking continuity or consistency

intermittent, sporadique

intermittent, sporadique

Ex: The old car 's engine sputtered and coughed , fitful progress along the winding mountain road .
wistful
[Adjectif]

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

pensif

pensif

Ex: Listening to the sound of children playing outside , he could n't shake wistful feeling of missing his own childhood .
tardy
[Adjectif]

failing to be on time or meet a scheduled deadline

tardif, en retard

tardif, en retard

Ex: The student was tardy to class , frustrating the teacher .
pithy
[Adjectif]

effectively conveying a message or idea with brevity and clarity

concis

concis

Ex: The comedianpithy jokes kept the audience entertained throughout the entire show .
sprightly
[Adjectif]

(typically of an elderly) lively and full of energy

sémillant, vif, alerte

sémillant, vif, alerte

Ex: sprightly cat chased after toys with the same energy and playfulness as a kitten .
lofty
[Adjectif]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

élevé, noble

élevé, noble

Ex: The mountain range stretched into the distance , lofty peaks shrouded in mist .
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