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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 49

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onslaught

a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time

attaque, charge, assaut

attaque, charge, assaut

Ex: The team endured an onslaught of injuries throughout the season, making it challenging to maintain their competitive edge. 

L'équipe a subi un assaut de blessures tout au long de la saison, ce qui a rendu difficile le maintien de son avantage concurrentiel.

prickle
prickle
[nom]

a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant

ronce

ronce

Ex: Cacti have numerous prickles covering their surface, which help reduce water loss and deter herbivores from feeding on them. 

Les cactus ont de nombreuses épines recouvrant leur surface, ce qui aide à réduire la perte d'eau et dissuade les herbivores de se nourrir d'eux.

mongrel
mongrel
[nom]

a dog that is not from a single breed

bâtard

bâtard

Ex: Adopted from the shelter, the mongrel quickly became the family's favorite pet. 

Adopté du refuge, le bâtard est rapidement devenu l'animal de compagnie préféré de la famille.

cudgel
cudgel
[nom]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

bâton, gourdin

bâton, gourdin

Ex: The farmer used a cudgel to fend off the wolves attacking his livestock. 

Le fermier a utilisé une massue pour repousser les loups attaquant son bétail.

stipend
stipend
[nom]

a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary

bourse, traitement, salaire

bourse, traitement, salaire

Ex: They offered a small stipend to volunteers who helped with the research. 

Ils ont offert un petit stipend aux bénévoles qui ont aidé à la recherche.

gendarme

a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries

gendarme

gendarme

Ex: A group of gendarmes patrolled the countryside, ensuring that farmers were complying with agricultural regulations. 

Un groupe de gendarmes a patrouillé dans la campagne, en veillant à ce que les agriculteurs respectent les réglementations agricoles.

hue
hue
[nom]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

teinte, nuance, couleur

teinte, nuance, couleur

Ex: The evening sky displayed a stunning hue of orange and pink. 

Le ciel du soir affichait une teinte éclatante d'orange et de rose.

mulatto
mulatto
[nom]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

mulâtre, mulâtresse

mulâtre, mulâtresse

Ex: Under segregation laws, mulattos were often subject to discrimination and treated as second-class citizens. 

En vertu des lois de ségrégation, les mulâtres étaient souvent victimes de discrimination et traités comme des citoyens de seconde zone.

dyne
dyne
[nom]

(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared

dyne

dyne

Ex: The gravitational force exerted by the Earth on a mass of 1 gram is approximately 980 dynes. 

La force gravitationnelle exercée par la Terre sur une masse de 1 gramme est d'environ 980 dynes.

coronet
coronet
[nom]

a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor

diadème, couronne

diadème, couronne

Ex: The viscount's coronet was adorned with pearls and emeralds, reflecting his noble lineage. 

La couronne du vicomte était ornée de perles et d'émeraudes, reflétant sa noble lignée.

jargon
jargon
[nom]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

jargon

jargon

Ex: Legal jargon, including terms like 'habeas corpus,' 'amicus curiae,' and 'subpoena,' can be difficult for non-lawyers to understand. 

Le jargon juridique, y compris des termes comme 'habeas corpus', 'amicus curiae' et 'subpoena', peut être difficile à comprendre pour les non-juristes.

doctrine

a belief or set of principles taught, advocated, and accepted by a particular group or system

doctrine

doctrine

Ex: The movement developed a political doctrine centered on social equality. 
moonbeam

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

rayon de lune

rayon de lune

Ex: The children danced in the moonbeams, their silhouettes casting long shadows on the grassy field. 

Les enfants dansaient dans les rayons de lune, leurs silhouettes projetant de longues ombres sur le champ herbeux.

charlatan

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

charlatan

charlatan

Ex: His reputation as a charlatan grew when it was discovered he had no formal qualifications. 

Sa réputation de charlatan a grandi lorsqu'il a été découvert qu'il n'avait pas de qualifications formelles.

palette
palette
[nom]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

palette

palette

Ex: She held the palette in one hand and a brush in the other, blending shades of blue and green to create the ocean waves on the canvas. 

Elle tenait la palette d'une main et un pinceau de l'autre, mélangeant des nuances de bleu et de vert pour créer les vagues de l'océan sur la toile.

fetish
fetish
[nom]

a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity

fétiche

fétiche

Ex: Mark had a strange fetish for organizing his bookshelf by color, insisting that it helped him think more clearly. 

Mark avait un fétichisme étrange pour organiser sa bibliothèque par couleur, insistant sur le fait que cela l'aidait à penser plus clairement.

rivulet
rivulet
[nom]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

ruisselet

ruisselet

Ex: The children played happily by the rivulet, skipping stones and searching for tadpoles in the clear water. 

Les enfants jouaient joyeusement près du ruisselet, lançant des cailloux et cherchant des têtards dans l'eau claire.

statecraft

the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government

habileté politique

habileté politique

Ex: Throughout history, certain leaders have been renowned for their mastery of statecraft, using diplomacy and negotiation to resolve disputes and maintain peace. 

À travers l'histoire, certains dirigeants ont été réputés pour leur maîtrise de l'art de gouverner, utilisant la diplomatie et la négociation pour résoudre les conflits et maintenir la paix.

envoy
envoy
[nom]

a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador

émissaire

émissaire

Ex: The envoy from the United Nations delivered a message to the government urging humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. 

L'envoyé des Nations Unies a délivré un message au gouvernement, exhortant à une aide humanitaire pour la région déchirée par la guerre.

lough
lough
[nom]

a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland

lac

lac

Ex: The serene beauty of the loughs in County Kerry attracts tourists from around the world, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching. 

La beauté sereine des loughs du comté de Kerry attire des touristes du monde entier, offrant des opportunités pour le bateau, la pêche et l'observation des oiseaux.

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