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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 40

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boatswain

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

maître d'équipage

maître d'équipage

Ex: The boatswain oversaw the repair of the ship's rigging after it was damaged in the storm. 
contretemps

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

dispute, conflit

dispute, conflit

Ex: Their evening was interrupted by a minor contretemps over the choice of restaurant. 
mountebank

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

charlatan

charlatan

Ex: The mountebank swindled unsuspecting investors with his Ponzi scheme, leaving many in financial ruin. 
playwright

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturge

dramaturge

Ex: The playwright received critical acclaim for her latest production. 
anode
anode
[nom]

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

anode

anode

Ex: The anode of the X-ray tube emits electrons when heated, producing X-rays for medical imaging. 
hygiene
hygiene
[nom]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

hygiène

hygiène

Ex: Washing hands with soap and water is a fundamental hygiene practice to prevent the spread of germs. 
amble
amble
[nom]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

promenade

promenade

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful amble through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. 
motto
motto
[nom]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

devise

devise

Ex: The school's motto, "Perseverance and Excellence," inspires students to strive for success. 
Canaanite

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

Cananéen, Cananéenne

Cananéen, Cananéenne

Ex: The Canaanite language was spoken by the ancient inhabitants of the region before the arrival of the Israelites. 
tourniquet

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

garrot, ligature

garrot, ligature

Ex: The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the soldier's severe bleeding. 
conduit
conduit
[nom]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conduit, tuyau

conduit, tuyau

Ex: The electrical conduit protects the wiring from physical damage and ensures safety in the industrial facility. 
pinnacle

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

pic, cime

pic, cime

Ex: Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career. 
precedent

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

précédent

précédent

Ex: In our discussions, we always refer back to the precedent set by our previous decisions to maintain consistency. 
midwife
midwife
[nom]

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

sage-femme

sage-femme

Ex: The midwife checked the mother's health before delivery. 
mores
mores
[nom]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

mœurs

mœurs

Ex: The mores of a traditional society often dictate strict gender roles and expectations for behavior. 
ice floe

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

banquise

banquise

Ex: The ship carefully navigated through the floes as it made its way through the Arctic waters. 
culvert
culvert
[nom]

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

buse

buse

Ex: The workers installed a new culvert under the highway to improve drainage and prevent flooding during heavy rains. 
ravine
ravine
[nom]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

ravin

ravin

Ex: The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base. 
to hazard
to hazard
[verbe]

to put someone or something at danger or risk

hasarder

hasarder

Ex: Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers. 
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