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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 22

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din
din
[nom]

an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time

vacarme, tapage, chahut

vacarme, tapage, chahut

Ex: As the children played outside , their shouts and laughter created a din that could be heard throughout the neighborhood .Alors que les enfants jouaient dehors, leurs cris et leurs rires créaient un **vacarme** qui pouvait être entendu dans tout le quartier.
cubicle
cubicle
[nom]

a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities

box

box

claque
claque
[nom]

a group of people hired to applaud or provide enthusiastic support for a performer or performance

claque

claque

Ex: The restaurant owner discreetly employed a claque to create a lively atmosphere , attracting more customers to the establishment .Le propriétaire du restaurant a discrètement employé une **claque** pour créer une atmosphère animée, attirant ainsi plus de clients dans l'établissement.
insight
insight
[nom]

the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something

perspicacité, vision, pénétration

perspicacité, vision, pénétration

Ex: The therapist provided her clients with valuable insights, helping them uncover hidden motivations and patterns in their lives .Le thérapeute a fourni à ses clients des **aperçus** précieux, les aidant à découvrir des motivations et des schémas cachés dans leur vie.
seismograph

a scientific instrument used to detect and measure the intensity and duration of seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other seismic events

sismographe, séismographe

sismographe, séismographe

Ex: The seismograph's continuous monitoring of seismic activity helped authorities issue timely warnings to residents in earthquake-prone areas .La surveillance continue de l'activité sismique par le **sismographe** a aidé les autorités à émettre des avertissements en temps opportun aux résidents des zones sujettes aux tremblements de terre.
elixir
elixir
[nom]

a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely

élixir

élixir

placebo
placebo
[nom]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

placebo

Ex: Placebo-controlled studies help researchers determine if the observed effects of a new treatment are due to the medication's pharmacological properties or psychological factors.Les études **placebo**-contrôlées aident les chercheurs à déterminer si les effets observés d'un nouveau traitement sont dus aux propriétés pharmacologiques du médicament ou à des facteurs psychologiques.
reservoir

a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids

réservoir, retenue d'eau

réservoir, retenue d'eau

Ex: The reservoir's strategic location facilitated the efficient distribution of water to various neighborhoods across the region .L'emplacement stratégique du **réservoir** a facilité la distribution efficace de l'eau à divers quartiers de la région.
tome
tome
[nom]

a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject

pavé

pavé

Ex: She inherited a collection of beautifully illustrated tomes from her grandfather , each containing tales of distant lands and adventures .Elle a hérité d'une collection de **tomes** magnifiquement illustrés de son grand-père, chacun contenant des récits de terres lointaines et d'aventures.
fief
fief
[nom]

a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service

fief

fief

Ex: In medieval Europe , the feudal system was characterized by the exchange of land and military service between lords and their vassals , with each fief forming a crucial part of the feudal hierarchy .Dans l'Europe médiévale, le système féodal était caractérisé par l'échange de terres et de services militaires entre les seigneurs et leurs vassaux, chaque **fief** formant une partie cruciale de la hiérarchie féodale.
demerit
demerit
[nom]

the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability

démérite

démérite

Ex: The demerit of the candidate 's proposal was its lack of detailed planning and insufficient consideration of potential risks .Le **défaut** de la proposition du candidat était son manque de planification détaillée et une considération insuffisante des risques potentiels.
lode
lode
[nom]

a deposit of valuable mineral resources, such as ore, found within the Earth's crust

veine, filon

veine, filon

Ex: The discovery of a vast lode of copper provided a much-needed boost to the local economy .La découverte d'un vaste **gisement** de cuivre a donné un coup de pouce bien nécessaire à l'économie locale.
refuge
refuge
[nom]

a safe or secure place, often emphasizing security or sanctuary

refuge, abri

refuge, abri

Ex: The park was a refuge for local wildlife .
bathos
bathos
[nom]

a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery

désillusion, déception

désillusion, déception

decoy
decoy
[nom]

an object, often resembling a prey species, used to attract animals within range of the hunter

appeau

appeau

Ex: Using a decoy of a wounded animal , the predator hunter waited patiently for the carnivore to approach , unaware of the impending danger .En utilisant un **leurre** d'un animal blessé, le chasseur de prédateurs attendit patiemment que le carnivore approche, inconscient du danger imminent.
aristocrat

someone who is a member of the aristocracy, which is the highest social rank

aristocrate

aristocrate

Ex: The aristocrat's lineage traced back generations , with a noble ancestry and a sense of duty to uphold family traditions and honor .La lignée de l'**aristocrate** remontait à des générations, avec une ascendance noble et un sens du devoir pour maintenir les traditions familiales et l'honneur.
demagogue

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

démagogue

démagogue

Ex: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .La démocratie est vulnérable à l'influence des **démagogues** qui privilégient leur propre pouvoir plutôt que le bien-être du peuple.
mirth
mirth
[nom]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

hilarité, rires

hilarité, rires

Ex: The witty remarks exchanged between friends brought about moments of mirth during the gathering .Les remarques spirituelles échangées entre amis ont apporté des moments de **joie** pendant la réunion.
guinea
guinea
[nom]

a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation

guinée

guinée

Ex: The horse trader sold the prized stallion for one hundred guineas to a wealthy buyer.Le marchand de chevaux a vendu l'étalon primé pour cent **guinées** à un acheteur riche.
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