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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 10

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SAT Word Skills 6

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

héritage

héritage

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .Elle a appris des recettes traditionnelles de sa grand-mère, préservant ainsi **son héritage** culinaire pour les générations futures.
collage
[nom]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

collage

collage

Ex: The book club 's discussion was a collage of opinions and interpretations , each member bringing their unique perspective to the conversation .La discussion du club de lecture était un **collage** d'opinions et d'interprétations, chaque membre apportant sa perspective unique à la conversation.
acreage
[nom]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

terres

terres

Ex: The local government designated the vast acreage of forested land as protected wilderness to conserve its natural beauty and biodiversity .Le gouvernement local a désigné la vaste **superficie** de terre boisée comme zone sauvage protégée pour préserver sa beauté naturelle et sa biodiversité.

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

drainage

drainage

Ex: The contractor ensured that the drainage around the building was designed to avoid any water damage .L'entrepreneur a veillé à ce que le **drainage** autour du bâtiment soit conçu pour éviter tout dégât d'eau.

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

espionnage

espionnage

Ex: Cyber espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .L'**espionnage** cybernétique est devenu une menace importante, avec des pirates infiltrant les réseaux pour voler des informations confidentielles et perturber les opérations.
adage
[nom]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

adage

adage

Ex: In times of adversity , he finds solace in the adage " this too shall pass , " reminding himself that difficult situations are temporary .Dans les moments d'adversité, il trouve du réconfort dans l'**adage** "cela aussi passera", se rappelant que les situations difficiles sont temporaires.
mileage
[nom]

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

kilométrage

kilométrage

Ex: After the tune-up , the mechanic noted an improvement in the car 's mileage, indicating better fuel efficiency .Après la révision, le mécanicien a noté une amélioration de la **kilométrage** de la voiture, indiquant une meilleure efficacité énergétique.

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

cartilage

cartilage

Ex: Chondrocytes are cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.Les chondrocytes sont des cellules responsables de la production et du maintien du **cartilage**.
mirage
[nom]

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

mirage

mirage

Ex: Some people spend their lives chasing after the mirage of happiness , believing it lies in material possessions or external achievements , only to find true contentment eludes them .Certaines personnes passent leur vie à poursuivre le **mirage** du bonheur, croyant qu'il réside dans les possessions matérielles ou les réalisations externes, pour finalement découvrir que le véritable contentement leur échappe.
sage
[nom]

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

sage

sage

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

courtage

courtage

Ex: The brokerage firm specialized in matching investors with investment opportunities, providing expert guidance on portfolio management and wealth accumulation strategies.La firme de **courtage** était spécialisée dans la mise en relation des investisseurs avec des opportunités d'investissement, offrant des conseils experts en gestion de portefeuille et stratégies d'accumulation de richesse.
vantage
[nom]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

point de vue privilégié, position privilégiée, poste d'observation

point de vue privilégié, position privilégiée, poste d'observation

Ex: Despite their initial vantage, the rebels faced challenges in maintaining their position against the well-equipped army .Malgré leur **avantage** initial, les rebelles ont rencontré des difficultés à maintenir leur position face à l'armée bien équipée.

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

persiflage

persiflage

Ex: With his quick wit and charm , he excelled in the art of persiflage, effortlessly keeping the conversation light and entertaining .Avec son esprit rapide et son charme, il excellait dans l'art de la **persiflage**, maintenant sans effort la conversation légère et divertissante.

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

surestarie

surestarie

Ex: Despite the efforts to minimize delays , the shipping company occasionally faced demurrage charges when unforeseen circumstances caused disruptions in their operations .Malgré les efforts pour minimiser les retards, la compagnie maritime a occasionnellement été confrontée à des frais de **démurrage** lorsque des circonstances imprévues ont causé des perturbations dans leurs opérations.
plumage
[nom]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumage

plumage

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow their plumage every year .Les canards muent et régénèrent leur **plumage** chaque année.

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

ombrage

ombrage

Ex: The took umbrage at the student 's rude question .

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: The boss's harsh criticism of Tom's presentation gave him umbrage, and he considered resigning from his job.
savage
[nom]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

sauvage

sauvage

Ex: The diplomat 's calm demeanor belied the savage within , as he navigated the treacherous waters of international politics with ruthless cunning .Le calme du diplomate cachait le **sauvage** en lui, alors qu'il naviguait dans les eaux traîtresses de la politique internationale avec une ruse impitoyable.

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

rétrécissement

rétrécissement

Ex: The shrinkage of his savings forced him to rethink his retirement plan .
montage
[nom]

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

collage

collage

Ex: The art exhibition poster featured a captivating montage of abstract shapes and colors , reflecting the diverse and eclectic nature of the showcased artworks .L'affiche de l'exposition d'art présentait un **montage** captivant de formes et de couleurs abstraites, reflétant la nature diverse et éclectique des œuvres exposées.
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