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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 26

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SAT Word Skills 6
to deface
[verbe]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

défigurer

défigurer

Ex: The group was defacing the park benches when the police arrived .Le groupe **dégradait** les bancs du parc lorsque la police est arrivée.

to actively support or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief, often through organized efforts, advocacy, or public engagement

se battre

se battre

Ex: The group is campaigning to get the law changed in favor of environmental protection .Le groupe **fait campagne** pour changer la loi en faveur de la protection de l'environnement.
to scorn
[verbe]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

mépriser

mépriser

Ex: We scorn those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain .Nous **méprisons** ceux qui exploitent les vulnérables pour un gain personnel.

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

enfourcher

enfourcher

Ex: The fearless acrobat bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .L'acrobate intrépide **enjamba** deux chevaux au galop, montrant un incroyable exploit d'agilité.
to affront
[verbe]

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

être un affront à

être un affront à

Ex: Refusing the invitation seemed to affront the host , who had gone through great effort to organize the event .Refuser l'invitation semblait **offenser** l'hôte, qui avait fait de grands efforts pour organiser l'événement.
to cozen
[verbe]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

tromper, duper

tromper, duper

Ex: They will cozen their rivals by spreading false rumors to gain a competitive advantage .
to repute
[verbe]

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

considérer

considérer

Ex: They will repute the new CEO as a capable and dynamic leader based on her track record .Ils **réputeront** le nouveau PDG comme un leader capable et dynamique en fonction de son parcours.
to waive
[verbe]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

renoncer à

renoncer à

to waft
[verbe]

to blow or carry something gently through the air with a light and airy motion

souffler tout doucement

souffler tout doucement

Ex: The draft from the open window wafts the smell of freshly baked bread into the room .Le courant d'air de la fenêtre ouverte **emporte** l'odeur du pain fraîchement cuit dans la pièce.
to wallow
[verbe]

to indulge or revel in a particular feeling or activity, often with a sense of self-pity or excessive enjoyment

se complaire dans

se complaire dans

Ex: He would often wallow in nostalgia , reminiscing about the good old days when life seemed simpler and troubles were few .Il se complaisait souvent dans la nostalgie, se remémorant les bons vieux jours où la vie semblait plus simple et les ennuis moins nombreux.
to swathe
[verbe]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

envelopper

envelopper

Ex: The newborn was swathed in a soft blanket , snug and warm .Le nouveau-né était **enveloppé** dans une couverture douce, confortable et chaude.
to shrivel
[verbe]

to shrink in size

s'amenuiser, diminuer

s'amenuiser, diminuer

Ex: His muscles shrivelled from years of inactivity .
to bivouac
[verbe]

to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters

bivouaquer, camper

bivouaquer, camper

Ex: Tomorrow , we 'll bivouac by the lake , setting up our campsite under the towering trees .Demain, nous allons **bivouaquer** près du lac, installant notre campement sous les arbres imposants.
to cede
[verbe]

to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity

céder

céder

Ex: He ceded the leadership position to his colleague after stepping down for personal reasons .Il a **cédé** le poste de direction à son collègue après avoir démissionné pour des raisons personnelles.
to deluge
[verbe]

to flood or submerge an area with an overwhelming amount of water

inonder, submerger

inonder, submerger

Ex: Tomorrow 's forecast predicts that a severe weather system will deluge the region with rainfall .Les prévisions de demain prévoient qu'un système météorologique sévère **inondera** la région avec des précipitations.

to transmit a copy of a document or image through a fax machine

faxer

faxer

Ex: Tomorrow , I will facsimile the signed agreement to headquarters for processing .Demain, je vais **télécopier** l'accord signé au siège social pour traitement.
to quail
[verbe]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

trembler, tressaillir

trembler, tressaillir

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.Les enfants **ont tremblé** devant les histoires effrayantes racontées autour du feu de camp.
to rue
[verbe]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

regretter

regretter

Ex: People often rue the consequences of their actions when faced with challenges .Les gens regrettent souvent les conséquences de leurs actions lorsqu'ils sont confrontés à des défis.

to repay someone for expenses they have incurred

rembourser

rembourser

Ex: The landlord agreed to reimburse utility bills for tenants in the rental property .Le propriétaire a accepté de **rembourser** les factures de services publics pour les locataires de la propriété locative.
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