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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 13

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missal
missal
[nom]

a book containing the prayers, readings, and instructions for the celebration of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

missel

missel

Ex: Each parishioner was provided with a copy of the missal to follow along with the readings and responses during the service. 

Chaque paroissien a reçu une copie du missel pour suivre les lectures et les réponses pendant le service.

weal
weal
[nom]

a temporary, raised, reddened area on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite

marque

marque

Ex: The doctor observed the patient's arm, noting the presence of multiple weals indicating an allergic reaction. 

Le médecin a observé le bras du patient, notant la présence de multiples rougeurs indiquant une réaction allergique.

cereal
cereal
[nom]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

céréales

céréales

Ex: The grocery store has a wide variety of cereals, from sugary options to whole grain and organic choices. 

Le magasin d'alimentation propose une grande variété de céréales, des options sucrées aux choix de grains entiers et biologiques.

vassal
vassal
[nom]

a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land

vassal

vassal

Ex: As a vassal of the king, the knight was bound by oath to serve him in times of war and peace. 

En tant que vassal du roi, le chevalier était lié par serment de le servir en temps de guerre et de paix.

arsenal
arsenal
[nom]

a building, complex, or site used for producing, keeping, or repairing arms and ammunition

arsenal

arsenal

Ex: A new arsenal was built to manufacture high-tech weaponry. 

Un nouvel arsenal a été construit pour fabriquer des armes de haute technologie.

shoal
shoal
[nom]

a large number of fish swimming together

banc

banc

Ex: Dolphins are often seen herding shoals of fish, working together to corral their prey for an easy catch. 

Les dauphins sont souvent vus en train de rassembler des bancs de poissons, travaillant ensemble pour encercler leurs proies pour une capture facile.

madrigal

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal

madrigal

rationale

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

raisons

raisons

Ex: Her rationale for taking the job was based on the opportunity for career advancement. 

Sa justification pour accepter le poste était basée sur l'opportunité d'avancement de carrière.

reprisal

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

représailles

représailles

Ex: The rebels anticipated a reprisal from the government forces following their uprising. 

Les rebelles anticipaient une représaille des forces gouvernementales suite à leur soulèvement.

morale
morale
[nom]

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

moral

moral

Ex: After receiving positive feedback from her supervisor, John's morale soared, boosting his motivation and productivity at work. 

Après avoir reçu des commentaires positifs de son superviseur, le moral de John a grimpé en flèche, stimulant sa motivation et sa productivité au travail.

thrall
thrall
[nom]

a condition of being in servitude, bondage, or subjugation, typically under the control of another person or entity

esclavage, servitude

esclavage, servitude

Ex: Under the tyrant's rule, the people lived in thrall, their freedoms stripped away and their lives dictated by fear. 

Sous le règne du tyran, le peuple vivait dans servitude, ses libertés enlevées et leurs vies dictées par la peur.

ordeal
ordeal
[nom]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

épreuve, supplice, calvaire

épreuve, supplice, calvaire

Ex: The ordeal of losing her job was followed by months of uncertainty and struggle. 

L'épreuve de perdre son emploi a été suivie par des mois d'incertitude et de lutte.

gourmand

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gourmand, gourmande

gourmand, gourmande

Ex: The gourmand's extensive knowledge of culinary traditions and ingredients allowed them to appreciate the nuances of flavors in every dish. 

La vaste connaissance des traditions culinaires et des ingrédients du gourmand leur a permis d'apprécier les nuances de saveurs dans chaque plat.

henchman

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

suppôt

suppôt

Ex: The corrupt politician relied on his henchmen to intimidate voters and silence whistleblowers who threatened his reelection campaign. 

Le politicien corrompu comptait sur ses hommes de main pour intimider les électeurs et réduire au silence les lanceurs d'alerte qui menaçaient sa campagne de réélection.

alderman

an elected member of a municipal council, responsible for representing and making decisions on behalf of a specific district or ward within a city

conseiller municipal

conseiller municipal

Ex: As an alderman, Sarah worked tirelessly to promote local businesses and initiatives that would benefit her ward. 

En tant que conseillère municipale, Sarah a travaillé sans relâche pour promouvoir les entreprises et les initiatives locales qui profiteraient à son quartier.

talisman

an object believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck and protect its wearer from harm

talisman

talisman

Ex: The athlete wore a lucky talisman during competitions, believing it enhanced their performance and brought success. 

L'athlète portait un talisman porte-bonheur pendant les compétitions, croyant qu'il améliorait ses performances et apportait le succès.

alder
alder
[nom]

the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking

aulne

aulne

Ex: The artisan carved intricate designs into the alder panels, highlighting the wood's smooth texture and ease of working. 

L'artisan a sculpté des motifs complexes dans les panneaux en aulne, mettant en valeur la texture lisse du bois et sa facilité de travail.

ampere
ampere
[nom]

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units

ampère

ampère

Ex: Electrical appliances typically include a label indicating the amount of current they draw, measured in amperes. 

Les appareils électriques comportent généralement une étiquette indiquant la quantité de courant qu'ils consomment, mesurée en ampères.

bier
bier
[nom]

a platform or frame on which a coffin or corpse is placed during a funeral or prior to burial or cremation

brancards

brancards

Ex: The bier was adorned with flowers and candles, transforming it into a beautiful platform for the wedding ceremony. 

Le catafalque était orné de fleurs et de bougies, le transformant en une belle plateforme pour la cérémonie de mariage.

cadaver
cadaver
[nom]

a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research

cadavre

cadavre

Ex: Forensic scientists examined the cadaver to determine the cause of death and gather evidence for criminal investigations. 

Les scientifiques légistes ont examiné le cadaver pour déterminer la cause du décès et recueillir des preuves pour les enquêtes criminelles.

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