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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 41

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to ogle
[verbe]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

lorgner, reluquer

lorgner, reluquer

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as they ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .Le groupe d'adolescents a gloussé alors qu'ils **reluquaient** les dernières tendances de la mode dans le magazine.
to dragoon
[verbe]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

forcer

forcer

Ex: In certain oppressive regimes , authorities may dragoon journalists into self-censorship to control the narrative .Dans certains régimes oppressifs, les autorités peuvent **enrôler de force** les journalistes dans l'autocensure pour contrôler le récit.
to stymie
[verbe]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

contrarier, contrecarrer

contrarier, contrecarrer

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers could stymie the industry 's growth potential .La pénurie de travailleurs qualifiés pourrait **entraver** le potentiel de croissance de l'industrie.
to depress
[verbe]

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

déprimer, attrister

déprimer, attrister

Ex: Rejection from his dream college depressed him for weeks .Le rejet de son université de rêve l'a **déprimé** pendant des semaines.
haggard
[Adjectif]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

exténué, épuisé, fatigué

exténué, épuisé, fatigué

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Les soldats sont revenus de la bataille, l'air **hagard** et épuisé.
smug
[Adjectif]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

suffisant, imbu de soi-même

suffisant, imbu de soi-même

Ex: She could n't help but feel smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .Elle ne pouvait s'empêcher de se sentir **suffisante** lorsque sa prédiction s'est réalisée, prouvant que ses détracteurs avaient tort.
dapper
[Adjectif]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

soigné, élégant

soigné, élégant

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.Son apparence **élégante** a fait de lui un succès auprès des dames à la fête.
halcyon
[Adjectif]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

calme

calme

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.L'atmosphère **halcyon** de la station balnéaire en faisait une destination parfaite pour la détente.
terse
[Adjectif]

using only a few words and to the point

succinct

succinct

Ex: The detective's terse questioning intimidated the suspect, leading to a confession.Le questionnement **laconique** du détective a intimidé le suspect, conduisant à une confession.
torrid
[Adjectif]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

torride

torride

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape the torrid climate of the inland regions .Les touristes affluaient vers les zones côtières pour échapper au climat **torride** des régions intérieures.
adroit
[Adjectif]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

adroit

adroit

Ex: The adroit artist effortlessly captured the essence of her subjects in each portrait.L'artiste **adroite** a capturé sans effort l'essence de ses sujets dans chaque portrait.
fiasco
[nom]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasco

fiasco

Ex: The charity auction was a fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .La vente aux enchères caritative a été un **fiasco** lorsque des problèmes techniques ont empêché les enchères d'être placées.
opus
[nom]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

opus

opus

Ex: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.L'**opus** 28 de Beethoven, la "Sonate pour piano n° 7", met en valeur son style de composition précoce de 1800.
bilge
[nom]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

fond de cale

fond de cale

Ex: The bilge pump was activated to remove excess water and ensure the ship remained seaworthy.La pompe de **cales** a été activée pour éliminer l'excès d'eau et s'assurer que le navire restait en état de naviguer.
baize
[nom]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

feutrine

feutrine

Ex: The casino 's roulette table is covered in baize to give it a professional look .La table de roulette du casino est recouverte de **feutrine** pour lui donner un aspect professionnel.
adieu
[nom]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

adieu

adieu

Ex: The soldier said his final adieu to his family before heading off to the battlefield, uncertain of what the future held.Le soldat a dit son dernier **adieu** à sa famille avant de partir pour le champ de bataille, incertain de ce que l'avenir lui réservait.
enzyme
[nom]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzyme

enzyme

Ex: The detergent contains enzymes that break down protein stains , such as blood and grass , on clothing .Le détergent contient des **enzymes** qui décomposent les taches de protéines, comme le sang et l'herbe, sur les vêtements.

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendetta

vendetta

Ex: Authorities struggled to intervene in the vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .Les autorités ont eu du mal à intervenir dans la **vendetta**, car les rancunes profondes rendaient la réconciliation presque impossible.

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

vantard, vantarde

vantard, vantarde

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Elle se sentait frustrée de devoir faire face au **vantard** qui ne cessait d'étaler ses réalisations.
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