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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 47

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potpourri

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

pot-pourri

pot-pourri

Ex: The art exhibit featured a potpourri of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media installations by local artists. 

L'exposition d'art présentait un pot-pourri de peintures, sculptures et installations multimédias d'artistes locaux.

pact
pact
[nom]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacte

pacte

Ex: The environmental groups entered into a pact to collaborate on climate change initiatives. 
clan
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: As the eldest member of the clan, she held a place of honor and respect during family gatherings. 
tryst
tryst
[nom]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

rendez-vous galant

rendez-vous galant

Ex: She slipped away from the party to keep her tryst with her secret admirer by the moonlit lake. 

Elle s'est échappée de la fête pour honorer son rendez-vous avec son admirateur secret au bord du lac éclairé par la lune.

lagniappe

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

petit cadeau en plus, supplément gratuit

petit cadeau en plus, supplément gratuit

Ex: He gave me a lagniappe for helping him move. 

Il m'a donné un lagniappe pour l'avoir aidé à déménager.

maul
maul
[nom]

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

merlin

merlin

Ex: Lumberjacks use a maul to split logs into firewood, its weight and force making quick work of even the toughest timber. 

Les bûcherons utilisent une masse pour fendre les bûches en bois de chauffage, son poids et sa force permettant de travailler rapidement même les bois les plus durs.

Narcissus

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

narcisse

narcisse

Ex: According to the myth, Narcissus was so captivated by his reflection that he ultimately transformed into a flower. 

Selon le mythe, Narcisse était tellement captivé par son reflet qu'il s'est finalement transformé en fleur.

waif
waif
[nom]

a person, often a child, who is homeless, neglected, or abandoned

enfant abandonné

enfant abandonné

Ex: In Dickens' novel, "Oliver Twist," the protagonist begins as a waif, living in poverty and seeking a better life. 

Dans le roman de Dickens, « Oliver Twist », le protagoniste commence comme un enfant abandonné, vivant dans la pauvreté et cherchant une vie meilleure.

kerchief

a square or rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as a head covering or tied around the neck

foulard

foulard

Ex: The old man wore a kerchief around his neck to protect against the chill of the autumn breeze. 

Le vieil homme portait un foulard autour du cou pour se protéger du froid de la brise automnale.

mote
mote
[nom]

a tiny speck or particle, especially of dust or other matter

grain, particule

grain, particule

Ex: She blinked as a mote of sand blew into her eye on the windy beach. 

Elle cligna des yeux alors qu'un grain de sable lui soufflait dans l'œil sur la plage venteuse.

forthright
forthright
[Adverbe]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

directement

directement

Ex: He answered the interviewer's questions forthright, without embellishment or evasion. 

Il a répondu aux questions de l'intervieweur franchement, sans embellissement ni évasion.

prognosis

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronostic

pronostic

Ex: Despite the grim prognosis, the patient remained hopeful and determined to fight the cancer. 

Malgré le pronostic sombre, le patient est resté optimiste et déterminé à lutter contre le cancer.

trestle
trestle
[nom]

a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports

tréteau

tréteau

Ex: The railway line ran over a series of trestles, spanning the valley below and offering breathtaking views of the landscape. 

La ligne de chemin de fer passait sur une série de trestles, enjambant la vallée en contrebas et offrant des vues à couper le souffle sur le paysage.

skiff
skiff
[nom]

a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor

skiff

skiff

Ex: The children enjoyed a leisurely ride in the skiff, exploring the quiet coves and hidden corners of the river. 

Les enfants ont apprécié une promenade tranquille dans le canot, explorant les criques tranquilles et les coins cachés de la rivière.

magician

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

magicien, magicienne

magicien, magicienne

Ex: The famous magician wowed the audience with his spectacular levitation trick, defying gravity on stage. 

Le célèbre magicien a émerveillé le public avec son spectaculaire tour de lévitation, défiant la gravité sur scène.

duet
duet
[nom]

a piece of music written for two performers

duo

duo

Ex: Their vocal duet harmonized perfectly, captivating the audience. 

Leur duo vocal s'est harmonisé parfaitement, captivant le public.

trinket
trinket
[nom]

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

colifichet, bibelot

colifichet, bibelot

Ex: The antique shop displayed an array of vintage trinkets: beaded bracelets, enamel pins, and dainty rings. 

La boutique d'antiquités exposait une variété de bibelots vintage : bracelets en perles, épingles en émail et délicates bagues.

demise
demise
[nom]

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

chute, fin, disparition

chute, fin, disparition

Ex: The sudden demise of the local theater shocked the community. 

La disparition soudaine du théâtre local a choqué la communauté.

nit
nit
[nom]

the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect that lives on someone's hair or piece of clothing

lente

lente

Ex: After discovering a nit in her hair, she immediately used a special comb to remove it. 

Après avoir découvert une lente dans ses cheveux, elle a immédiatement utilisé un peigne spécial pour l'enlever.

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