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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 50

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a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

stylet, poignard

stylet, poignard

Ex: Despite their deadly reputation , stilettos are also prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance .Malgré leur réputation mortelle, les **stilettos** sont également prisés par les collectionneurs pour leur artisanat et leur importance historique.

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a large building that houses aircraft

hangar

hangar

Ex: Technicians worked diligently inside the hangar to ensure every aircraft was in top condition .Les techniciens ont travaillé diligemment à l'intérieur du **hangar** pour s'assurer que chaque avion était en parfait état.

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a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

ogre

ogre

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .Dans le folklore, l'**ogre** est souvent décrit comme une créature géante, laide, avec un goût pour la chair humaine.

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a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

vortex

vortex

Ex: A powerful vortex formed in the river , creating a challenge for kayakers navigating the turbulent waters .Un **tourbillon** puissant s'est formé dans la rivière, créant un défi pour les kayakistes naviguant dans les eaux turbulentes.

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a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

lac

lac

Ex: The tranquil beauty of a loch at sunset is a sight to behold , with the water reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape .La beauté tranquille d'un **loch** au coucher du soleil est un spectacle à voir, avec l'eau reflétant les couleurs du ciel et du paysage environnant.

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a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomb, assurance

aplomb, assurance

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with the aplomb of an experienced speaker .Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec **l'aplomb** d'un orateur expérimenté.

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a mature female sheep

brebis

brebis

Ex: The ewe's distinctive bleat helped the shepherd quickly locate her in the flock .Le bêlement distinctif de la **brebis** a aidé le berger à la localiser rapidement dans le troupeau.

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an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

personne sénile

personne sénile

Ex: The nursing home provided care and support for elderly dotards who required assistance with daily activities .La maison de retraite a fourni des soins et un soutien aux **vieillards** qui avaient besoin d'aide pour les activités quotidiennes.

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the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

pierre angulaire

pierre angulaire

Ex: Ethical practices form the cornerstone of our business philosophy .Les pratiques éthiques constituent la **pierre angulaire** de notre philosophie d'entreprise.

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the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

largesse

largesse

Ex: The community center relied on the largess of local businesses and individuals to fund its programs and services for underprivileged families .Le centre communautaire comptait sur la **générosité** des entreprises et des particuliers locaux pour financer ses programmes et services destinés aux familles défavorisées.

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an agreement reached by all members of a group

consensus

consensus

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .Construire un **consensus** parmi les membres de la famille était difficile, mais ils ont finalement convenu d'une destination de vacances.

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refusal of or disagreement with something

veto

veto

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .

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a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo

crescendo

Ex: The crescendo in the song added an emotional depth to the performance .Le **crescendo** dans la chanson a ajouté une profondeur émotionnelle à la performance.

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a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

encens

encens

Ex: The scent of frankincense wafted through the temple as worshippers offered prayers and sacrifices to the gods .L'odeur de **l'encens** flottait dans le temple alors que les fidèles offraient des prières et des sacrifices aux dieux.

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the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

contrepartie, compromis

contrepartie, compromis

Ex: The principle of quid pro quo is fundamental in contract law , where agreements are based on the exchange of promises or performances between parties .Le principe de **quid pro quo** est fondamental en droit des contrats, où les accords sont basés sur l'échange de promesses ou de prestations entre les parties.

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a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

vertige

vertige

Ex: Jane's fear of heights was so intense that she experienced vertigo just by looking at a photograph taken from the top of a tall building.La peur des hauteurs de Jane était si intense qu'elle a ressenti des **vertiges** rien qu'en regardant une photo prise du sommet d'un grand bâtiment.

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the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

début

début

Ex: Early detection can be crucial at the onset of any serious illness .La détection précoce peut être cruciale dès **le début** de toute maladie grave.

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a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

faction, détachement

faction, détachement

Ex: Members of the posse were sworn in as temporary deputies to aid in the search for the fugitive .Les membres du **posse** ont été assermentés comme adjoints temporaires pour aider à la recherche du fugitif.

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a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

maïs

maïs

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested the maize they had planted .Dans le jardin de l'école, les élèves ont fièrement récolté le **maïs** qu'ils avaient planté.

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a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

culot, toupet

culot, toupet

Ex: The politician 's chutzpah knew no bounds as he boldly promised sweeping reforms during his campaign .Le **culot** du politicien ne connaissait pas de limites alors qu'il promettait audacieusement des réformes radicales pendant sa campagne.

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