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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 47

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

pot-pourri

pot-pourri

Ex: The committee 's proposal was a potpourri of ideas gathered from brainstorming sessions , each contributing to the overall vision .La proposition du comité était un **pot-pourri** d'idées recueillies lors de séances de brainstorming, chacune contribuant à la vision globale.
pact
[nom]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacte

pacte

Ex: The treaty served as a historic pact, fostering peace and cooperation between the formerly rival nations .Le traité a servi de **pacte** historique, favorisant la paix et la coopération entre les nations autrefois rivales.
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The wedding was a grand event , attended by members of the clan from all over the country .Le mariage était un événement grandiose, auquel ont assisté des membres du **clan** venus de tout le pays.
tryst
[nom]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

rendez-vous galant

rendez-vous galant

Ex: He penned love letters to his paramour , arranging trysts in the garden where they first met .Il a écrit des lettres d'amour à sa bien-aimée, organisant des **rendez-vous** secrets dans le jardin où ils se sont rencontrés pour la première fois.

something a merchant gives a customer as a bonus after a purchase

cadeau

cadeau

Ex: Customers were thrilled to receive a lagniappe— a free bookmark with every book .Les clients étaient ravis de recevoir un **lagniappe**—un marque-page gratuit avec chaque livre.
maul
[nom]

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

merlin

merlin

Ex: The blacksmith crafted a sturdy maul for the village militia , knowing it would be essential for their defense against marauders .Le forgeron a fabriqué un **maillet** robuste pour la milice du village, sachant qu'il serait essentiel pour leur défense contre les maraudeurs.

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: Artists throughout history have depicted the moment Narcissus gazed into the pool, mesmerized by his own image.Les artistes à travers l'histoire ont dépeint le moment où **Narcisse** a regardé dans la piscine, fasciné par sa propre image.
waif
[nom]

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

enfant abandonné

enfant abandonné

Ex: Despite his own struggles , he dedicated his time to helping waifs find safety and security in a world that had forgotten them .Malgré ses propres difficultés, il a consacré son temps à aider les **déshérités** à trouver sécurité et protection dans un monde qui les avait oubliés.

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

foulard

foulard

Ex: The little girl giggled as she twirled around , her kerchief fluttering in the wind like a playful flag .La petite fille a ri alors qu'elle tournoyait, son **foulard** flottant dans le vent comme un drapeau joueur.
mote
[nom]

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

grain, particule

grain, particule

Ex: As the hiker trudged through the dense forest , he noticed motes of pollen floating through the air , carried by the gentle breeze .Alors que le randonneur avançait péniblement à travers la forêt dense, il remarqua des **particules** de pollen flottant dans l'air, portées par la brise légère.
forthright
[Adverbe]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

directement

directement

Ex: The manager dealt with the complaint forthright, resolving it swiftly and fairly.Le gestionnaire a traité la plainte **directement**, la résolvant rapidement et équitablement.

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronostic

pronostic

Ex: The veterinarian discussed the prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .Le vétérinaire a discuté du **pronostic** pour la maladie rénale du chat, en décrivant les options de traitement potentielles et les résultats attendus.
trestle
[nom]

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

tréteau

tréteau

Ex: The construction crew assembled sturdy trestles to support the weight of the temporary bridge during the road repairs .L'équipe de construction a assemblé des **trestles** solides pour supporter le poids du pont temporaire pendant les réparations routières.
skiff
[nom]

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

skiff

skiff

Ex: The artist painted a picturesque scene of a lone skiff drifting along the peaceful river , capturing the serenity of the moment .L'artiste a peint une scène pittoresque d'une **barque** solitaire dérivant le long de la rivière paisible, capturant la sérénité du moment.

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

magicien, magicienne

magicien, magicienne

Ex: As a birthday treat , the parents hired a magician to entertain the kids with his mesmerizing magic tricks and illusions .En guise de cadeau d'anniversaire, les parents ont engagé un **magicien** pour divertir les enfants avec ses tours de magie et illusions envoûtants.
duet
[nom]

a piece of music written for two performers

duo

duo

Ex: The guitar duet added a lively touch to the evening 's performance .Le **duo** de guitares a ajouté une touche vivante à la performance de la soirée.
trinket
[nom]

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

colifichet, bibelot

colifichet, bibelot

Ex: The little girl admired her mother ’s collection of trinkets, each one telling a story of adventures and memories .La petite fille admirait la collection de **breloques** de sa mère, chacune racontant une histoire d'aventures et de souvenirs.
demise
[nom]

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

chute, fin, disparition

chute, fin, disparition

Ex: After years of financial struggle , the organization 's demise was certain .Après des années de difficultés financières, la **disparition** de l'organisation était certaine.
nit
[nom]

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

lente

lente

Ex: The nit treatment included a medicated shampoo designed to eliminate both lice and their eggs .Le traitement contre les **lentes** comprenait un shampooing médicamenteux conçu pour éliminer à la fois les poux et leurs œufs.
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