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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 10

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heritage

a person's ethnic, cultural, or religious background inherited from their ancestors

héritage

héritage

Ex: She began studying Arabic to learn more about her family's heritage. 
collage
collage
[nom]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

collage

collage

Ex: The film director's latest work was a collage of different genres, blending elements of comedy, drama, and romance. 

Le dernier travail du réalisateur était un collage de différents genres, mélangeant des éléments de comédie, de drame et de romance.

acreage
acreage
[nom]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

terres

terres

Ex: The family purchased an acreage in the countryside to fulfill their dream of living a rural lifestyle. 

La famille a acheté un terrain à la campagne pour réaliser son rêve de vivre un mode de vie rural.

drainage

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 local government is focusing on improving the drainage in areas prone to flooding during the rainy season. 

Le gouvernement local se concentre sur l'amélioration du drainage dans les zones sujettes aux inondations pendant la saison des pluies.

espionage

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

espionnage

espionnage

Ex: The diplomat was suspected of engaging in espionage, leading to increased surveillance and investigation. 

Le diplomate était soupçonné de se livrer à l'espionnage, ce qui a entraîné une surveillance et une enquête accrues.

adage
adage
[nom]

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

adage

adage

Ex: The old adage "practice makes perfect" encourages perseverance and dedication in achieving mastery. 

Le vieil adage « la pratique rend parfait » encourage la persévérance et le dévouement pour atteindre la maîtrise.

mileage
mileage
[nom]

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

kilométrage

kilométrage

Ex: The salesman boasted about the new hybrid model's impressive mileage, claiming it could save drivers money on gas. 

Le vendeur s'est vanté de l'autonomie impressionnante du nouveau modèle hybride, affirmant qu'il pourrait faire économiser de l'argent sur l'essence aux conducteurs.

cartilage

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

cartilage

cartilage

Ex: The nose and ears are supported by cartilage rather than bone. 

Le nez et les oreilles sont soutenus par du cartilage plutôt que par des os.

mirage
mirage
[nom]

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

mirage

mirage

Ex: The concept of a perfect, harmonious society often proves to be a mirage, as human nature and conflicting interests make it unattainable. 

Le concept d'une société parfaite et harmonieuse s'avère souvent être un mirage, car la nature humaine et les intérêts conflictuels la rendent inatteignable.

sage
sage
[nom]

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

sage

sage

Ex: In many myths, the sage appears at a moment of crisis. 

Dans de nombreux mythes, le sage apparaît à un moment de crise.

brokerage

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

courtage

courtage

Ex: As an insurance brokerage, they assist clients in finding the most suitable coverage by comparing policies from different providers. 

En tant que courtage d'assurance, ils aident les clients à trouver la couverture la plus adaptée en comparant les polices de différents fournisseurs.

vantage
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: With their strategic vantage, the company secured a dominant position in the market, outperforming competitors. 

Avec leur avantage stratégique, l'entreprise a sécurisé une position dominante sur le marché, surpassant les concurrents.

persiflage

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

persiflage

persiflage

Ex: Despite the serious topic, their discussion was infused with persiflage, keeping the atmosphere lively and jovial. 

Malgré le sujet sérieux, leur discussion était empreinte de persiflage, maintenant une atmosphère vivante et joviale.

demurrage

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: The importer was frustrated by the unexpected demurrage charges resulting from delays in clearing customs. 

L'importateur était frustré par les frais de démurrage inattendus résultant des retards dans le dédouanement.

plumage
plumage
[nom]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumage

plumage

Ex: The owl's plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark. 

Le plumage de la chouette offre un excellent camouflage contre l'écorce des arbres.

to [take] umbrage

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

ombrage

ombrage

Ex: He took umbrage at the implication that he was too old for the job. 
to [give] umbrage

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: The critical review of her artwork didn't just hurt her feelings; it gave her umbrage for weeks. 
savage
savage
[nom]

a person who behaves with extreme cruelty or violence

sauvage

sauvage

Ex: Laura called the men savages after seeing what they had done. 
shrinkage

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

rétrécissement

rétrécissement

Ex: Economic shrinkage led to store closures across the country. 

La récession économique a entraîné des fermetures de magasins dans tout le pays.

montage
montage
[nom]

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

collage

collage

Ex: The promotional poster for the concert showcased a vibrant montage of images depicting the performers and highlights of the event. 

L'affiche promotionnelle du concert présentait un montage vibrant d'images représentant les artistes et les temps forts de l'événement.

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