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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 10

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SAT Word Skills 6
heritage

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
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
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.
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 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.
espionage

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
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
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.
cartilage

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
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
sage
[nom]

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

sage

sage

Ex: Every fantasy tale seems to include a mysterious sage.Chaque conte de fantasy semble inclure un **sage** mystérieux.
brokerage

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
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.
persiflage

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.
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: 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
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 [take] umbrage

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

ombrage

ombrage

Ex: The professor took umbrage at the student's rude question.
to [give] umbrage

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
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.
shrinkage

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 .**Le rétrécissement** de ses économies l'a forcé à repenser son plan de retraite.
montage
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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