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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 44

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SAT Word Skills 6

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

schibboleth, shibboleth, signe distinctif

schibboleth, shibboleth, signe distinctif

Ex: The monarchy 's adherence to strict protocol and formalities is often seen as a shibboleth of aristocratic privilege in modern times .L'adhésion de la monarchie à un protocole strict et à des formalités est souvent considérée comme un **shibboleth** de privilège aristocratique à l'époque moderne.
culprit
[nom]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

coupable, fautif

coupable, fautif

Ex: The culprit left fingerprints at the scene of the burglary .Le **coupable** a laissé des empreintes digitales sur les lieux du cambriolage.

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

fainéant, fainéante

fainéant, fainéante

Ex: Even with deadlines looming , the sluggard procrastinated on starting their assignments .Même avec des échéances imminentes, le **paresseux** a tergiversé pour commencer ses devoirs.

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

opérette

opérette

Ex: Attending an operetta performance is a delightful way to enjoy the beauty of live singing and theatrical storytelling in a more accessible and lighthearted format than traditional opera .Assister à une performance d'**opérette** est une manière délicieuse de profiter de la beauté du chant live et de la narration théâtrale dans un format plus accessible et léger que l'opéra traditionnel.
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: Before the race , the jockey checked that the bridle was securely fastened to ensure maximum control over the horse .Avant la course, le jockey a vérifié que la **bride** était solidement attachée pour assurer un contrôle maximal sur le cheval.

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

recul

recul

Ex: It 's easy to see with hindsight how they could have avoided the conflict by communicating more effectively .Il est facile de voir avec le **recul** comment ils auraient pu éviter le conflit en communiquant plus efficacement.
gait
[nom]

the way someone or something walks or runs

démarche

démarche

Ex: His hurried gait indicated that he was late for an appointment .Sa **démarche** précipitée indiquait qu'il était en retard à un rendez-vous.

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

sybarite

sybarite

Ex: He lived the life of a sybarite, constantly surrounded by luxury and excess .Il a vécu la vie d'un **sybarite**, constamment entouré de luxe et d'excès.

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

régicide

régicide

Ex: The conspirators were executed for their role in the regicide of the ruling king .Les conspirateurs ont été exécutés pour leur rôle dans le **régicide** du roi régnant.
soprano
[nom]

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

soprano

soprano

Ex: In the opera , the lead soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .Dans l'opéra, la **soprano** principale avait un rôle exigeant, nécessitant une gamme puissante et un contrôle vocal expressif.
gusto
[nom]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

enthousiasme

enthousiasme

Ex: The actor delivered his lines with gusto, captivating the audience with his passion .L'acteur a livré ses répliques avec **enthousiasme**, captivant le public avec sa passion.
morass
[nom]

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

marais, bourbier

marais, bourbier

Ex: The morass was home to unique plant species that thrived in the wet , boggy conditions .Le **marais** était le foyer d'espèces végétales uniques qui prospéraient dans les conditions humides et marécageuses.

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

arrondissement, circonscription

arrondissement, circonscription

Ex: The city council decided to transform the old industrial area into a vibrant precinct with green spaces and community facilities.Le conseil municipal a décidé de transformer l'ancienne zone industrielle en un **quartier** animé avec des espaces verts et des équipements communautaires.
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: They selected a motif of birds for the new tablecloth design .Ils ont choisi un **motif** d'oiseaux pour le nouveau design de nappe.
zenith
[nom]

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

zénith

zénith

Ex: The telescope was adjusted to track the planets as they approached their zenith.Le télescope a été ajusté pour suivre les planètes alors qu'elles approchaient de leur **zénith**.
requiem
[nom]

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

requiem

requiem

Ex: The requiem filled the church with solemnity , providing comfort to those mourning the loss of their loved one .Le **requiem** a rempli l'église de solennité, apportant du réconfort à ceux qui pleuraient la perte de leur proche.
ennui
[nom]

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

ennui

ennui

Ex: He sought to escape the ennui of his daily routine by traveling to exotic destinations .Il cherchait à échapper à l'**ennui** de sa routine quotidienne en voyageant vers des destinations exotiques.
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