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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 38

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to mimic
to mimic
[verbe]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter

imiter

Ex: His latest sculpture was designed to mimic the works of classical Greek artists. 

Sa dernière sculpture a été conçue pour imiter les œuvres des artistes grecs classiques.

to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

mettre en œuvre

mettre en œuvre

Ex: The engineer implements the latest software update to improve the efficiency of the system. 
to dun
to dun
[verbe]

to preserve fish by salting

saler

saler

Ex: In the old days, sailors dunned the cod they caught to sustain them during lengthy sea journeys. 

Dans le temps, les marins salaient la morue qu'ils pêchaient pour se sustenter pendant leurs longs voyages en mer.

to network
to network
[verbe]

to interact or establish contacts with others for mutual assistance or support

se faire des relations

se faire des relations

Ex: Last year, he networked extensively at the conference and made valuable connections. 
to antic
to antic
[verbe]

to behave in a ridiculous or absurd manner, often for entertainment or amusement

faire le clown, faire le pitre

faire le clown, faire le pitre

Ex: Yesterday, he anticked on the stage, entertaining the crowd with his comedic performance. 

Hier, il a fait le pitre sur scène, amusant la foule avec sa performance comique.

to fidget
to fidget
[verbe]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

remuer, gigoter

remuer, gigoter

Ex: She fidgeted with her pen during the meeting, unable to concentrate on the discussion. 

Elle gigotait avec son stylo pendant la réunion, incapable de se concentrer sur la discussion.

to conceive

to think of or regard someone or something in a particular way

concevoir

concevoir

Ex: The program was originally conceived as a temporary solution. 
to anoint
to anoint
[verbe]

to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act

oindre

oindre

Ex: Last Sunday, the bishop anointed the newly confirmed with chrism oil. 

Dimanche dernier, l'évêque a oint les nouveaux confirmés avec de l'huile de chrême.

to furrow
to furrow
[verbe]

to make a series of long, narrow grooves or ridges in the ground or on a surface

faire une rainure dans

faire une rainure dans

Ex: Last spring, he furrowed the field to sow the seeds for the upcoming harvest. 

Au printemps dernier, il a sillonné le champ pour semer les graines en vue de la prochaine récolte.

to deforest

to clear an area of trees, typically by cutting them down extensively

déboiser

déboiser

Ex: Last summer, the construction project deforested a large portion of the landscape. 

L'été dernier, le projet de construction a déboisé une grande partie du paysage.

to cite
to cite
[verbe]

to mention something as an example, reason, or evidence in support of a statement or argument

citer, faire référence à

citer, faire référence à

Ex: Emma cited rising costs as the main reason for the decision. 
to thwart
to thwart
[verbe]

to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan

contrecarrer, contrarier

contrecarrer, contrarier

Ex: The detective's clever strategy thwarted the criminal's escape plan. 

La stratégie intelligente du détective a contrecarré le plan d'évasion du criminel.

to rend
to rend
[verbe]

to tear something forcefully

déchirer, mettre en pièces

déchirer, mettre en pièces

Ex: The storm's powerful winds threatened to rend the sails of the sailing ship. 

Les vents puissants de la tempête menaçaient de déchirer les voiles du navire.

to pare
to pare
[verbe]

to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

éplucher, peler

éplucher, peler

Ex: Yesterday, he pared the potatoes for the mashed potatoes. 

Hier, il a épluché les pommes de terre pour la purée.

to deplete
to deplete
[verbe]

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

épuiser

épuiser

Ex: The extensive use of fossil fuels has the potential to deplete non-renewable energy sources. 

L'utilisation intensive des combustibles fossiles a le potentiel d'épuiser les sources d'énergie non renouvelables.

to conjecture

to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

conjecturer, présumer

conjecturer, présumer

Ex: Without clear details, the media conjectured that the sudden resignation of the political figure could be linked to undisclosed controversies. 

Sans détails clairs, les médias ont émit des conjectures que la démission soudaine du personnage politique pourrait être liée à des controverses non divulguées.

to recruit
to recruit
[verbe]

to find and hire people to work for a company or organization

recruter

recruter

Ex: Sarah was recruited by a technology firm after graduation. 
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