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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 22

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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.

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

box

box

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

élixir

élixir

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

refuge, abri

refuge, abri

Ex: The fort served as a refuge during times of invasion .Le fort servait de **refuge** pendant les temps d'invasion.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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