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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 44

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SAT Word Skills 6
shibboleth

a tradition, principle, or practice that identifies or characterizes a specific group or class

schibboleth, shibboleth, signe distinctif

schibboleth, shibboleth, signe distinctif

Ex: The elaborate tea ceremony is considered a shibboleth of Japanese culture. 

La cérémonie du thé élaborée est considérée comme un shibboleth de la culture japonaise.

culprit
culprit
[nom]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

coupable, fautif

coupable, fautif

Ex: The culprit confessed to stealing the car. 

Le coupable a avoué avoir volé la voiture.

sluggard

someone who is consistently lazy, showing a lack of motivation or energy to engage in productive activities

fainéant, fainéante

fainéant, fainéante

Ex: The garden was overrun with weeds because of the sluggard's neglect. 

Le jardin était envahi par les mauvaises herbes à cause de la négligence du paresseux.

operetta

a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes

opérette

opérette

Ex: "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II is a classic Viennese operetta renowned for its lively waltzes and comedic plot. 

"Die Fledermaus" de Johann Strauss II est une opérette viennoise classique, réputée pour ses valses entraînantes et son intrigue comique.

bridle
bridle
[nom]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

bride

bride

Ex: The leather of the bridle creaked softly as the horse turned its head. 

Le cuir de la bride craquait doucement alors que le cheval tournait la tête.

hindsight

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

recul

recul

Ex: With hindsight, she understood that her impulsive purchase was unnecessary. 

Avec le recul, elle a compris que son achat impulsif était inutile.

gait
gait
[nom]

the way someone or something walks or runs

démarche

démarche

Ex: The horse's elegant gait impressed the judges during the equestrian competition. 

L'allure élégante du cheval a impressionné les juges lors de la compétition équestre.

sybarite

an individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items

sybarite

sybarite

Ex: The sybarite’s home was filled with expensive art and designer furniture. 

La maison du sybarite était remplie d'art coûteux et de meubles de designer.

regicide

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

régicide

régicide

Ex: The plot to carry out regicide against the ruling monarch was thwarted by the royal guards. 

Le complot pour commettre un régicide contre le monarque régnant a été contrecarré par les gardes royaux.

soprano
soprano
[nom]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: She joined the choir as a soprano, adding a beautiful, bright tone to the upper harmonies. 

Elle a rejoint la chorale en tant que soprano, ajoutant un ton beau et clair aux harmonies supérieures.

gusto
gusto
[nom]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

enthousiasme

enthousiasme

Ex: He sang with gusto, pouring his heart into every note. 

Il a chanté avec enthousiasme, mettant tout son cœur dans chaque note.

morass
morass
[nom]

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

marais, bourbier

marais, bourbier

Ex: The campsite was located near a morass that attracted a variety of wildlife. 

Le camping était situé près d'un marais qui attirait une variété d'animaux sauvages.

precinct

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

arrondissement, circonscription

arrondissement, circonscription

Ex: The new cultural precinct features art galleries, theaters, and cafes in a traffic-free zone. 

Le nouveau quartier culturel comprend des galeries d'art, des théâtres et des cafés dans une zone sans circulation.

motif
motif
[nom]

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

motif

motif

Ex: She chose a nautical motif for her beachwear collection. 

Elle a choisi un motif nautique pour sa collection de vêtements de plage.

zenith
zenith
[nom]

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

zénith

zénith

Ex: The satellite was positioned at the zenith of its orbit above the observer. 

Le satellite était positionné au zénith de son orbite au-dessus de l'observateur.

requiem
requiem
[nom]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

requiem

requiem

Ex: The composer wrote a haunting requiem in memory of his late wife. 

Le compositeur a écrit un requiem poignant en mémoire de sa défunte épouse.

ennui
ennui
[nom]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

ennui

ennui

Ex: Despite the lavish surroundings, he felt a profound sense of ennui at the fancy party. 

Malgré le cadre somptueux, il ressentit un profond sentiment d'ennui lors de la fête chic.

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