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Sciences Naturelles SAT - Capacités mentales et échecs

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux capacités mentales et aux échecs, tels que « astucieux », « psyche », « caprice », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambition

ambition

Ex: The scientistambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .
whim
[nom]

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

caprice, coup de tête, lubie, tocade, passade

caprice, coup de tête, lubie, tocade, passade

Ex: When her plans for the evening fell through , she acted on whim and went out to see a movie by herself instead .

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

compétence

compétence

Ex: competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

acuité, intelligence aiguë

acuité, intelligence aiguë

Ex: The authoracuteness in depicting human emotions made the novel resonate deeply with readers .

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

initiative, entrepreneuriat

initiative, entrepreneuriat

Ex: It ’s important to initiative when tackling challenges at work .

the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble

précaution, mesure de précaution

précaution, mesure de précaution

Ex: Following recent security breaches , the government has precautions at airports .
psyche
[nom]

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

psyché, esprit

psyché, esprit

Ex: Therapists work with individuals to explore and navigate the depths of psyche during counseling sessions .
to recall
[verbe]

to bring back something from the memory

se rappeler

se rappeler

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability recall past experiences .

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

se rappeler

se rappeler

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they recollected the song that played at their wedding .

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improviser

improviser

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
to beware
[verbe]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

faire attention à, prendre garde à

faire attention à, prendre garde à

Ex: Residents are advised beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

distracter, déconcentrer

distracter, déconcentrer

Ex: I distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading .

to make someone acquainted with something

familiariser, initier

familiariser, initier

Ex: The software tutorial aims familiarize users with the key features of the application .

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

prédire

prédire

Ex: He had a knack foretelling market trends and making successful investments .
to foresee
[verbe]

to know or predict something before it happens

prévoir, anticiper

prévoir, anticiper

Ex: foresaw a rise in demand for the product and stocked up .
to heed
[verbe]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prêter attention, faire attention

prêter attention, faire attention

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
impressionable
[Adjectif]

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

impressionnable, susceptible

impressionnable, susceptible

Ex: impressionable nature made him vulnerable to persuasive advertising and marketing tactics .
impervious
[Adjectif]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

imperméable

imperméable

Ex: The high-quality paint impervious to fading and wear .
cognizant
[Adjectif]

having knowledge or awareness about something

conscient de

conscient de

Ex: He cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .
astute
[Adjectif]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astucieux

astucieux

Ex: The managerastute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .
savvy
[Adjectif]

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

avisé, perspicace

avisé, perspicace

Ex: savvy traveler knows how to find the best deals on flights and accommodations .
sagacious
[Adjectif]

having wisdom and good judgment

sagace, avisé

sagace, avisé

Ex: sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
shrewd
[Adjectif]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

malin, futé, astucieux

malin, futé, astucieux

Ex: shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .
sentient
[Adjectif]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

conscient, sensible, doué de sensations

conscient, sensible, doué de sensations

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.
conscious
[Adjectif]

having awareness of one's surroundings

conscient

conscient

Ex: She conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .
perceptive
[Adjectif]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perspicace

perspicace

Ex: perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .
imaginative
[Adjectif]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginatif, créatif

imaginatif, créatif

Ex: He has imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .
acumen
[nom]

the quality of having a sharp sense of judgment and decision-making

perspicacité, sagacité

perspicacité, sagacité

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

attention, vigilance

attention, vigilance

Ex: The teacherattentiveness to students ' needs fostered a positive learning environment .

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

vigilance, surveillance

vigilance, surveillance

Ex: vigilance is crucial in ensuring child safety in public places .

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

déduction, inférence

déduction, inférence

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .

the result of a mental processing or understanding

cognition

cognition

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

déduction, raisonnement déductif

déduction, raisonnement déductif

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

facilité, aisance

facilité, aisance

Ex: The engineer facility in solving complex problems with innovative solutions .

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

instinct

instinct

Ex: The swimmerinstinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race .

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuition

intuition

Ex: The detective 's intuition helped solve the case quickly .
genius
[nom]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

génie, talent exceptionnel

génie, talent exceptionnel

Ex: The artistgenius for painting moved people deeply .

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

subconscient

subconscient

Ex: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of subconscious.

a strong will to achieve something

aspiration

aspiration

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

imprudence, désinvolture

imprudence, désinvolture

Ex: imprudence in trusting strangers led to a series of unfortunate events .
folly
[nom]

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

folie, imbécillité

folie, imbécillité

Ex: The politician 's public remarks caused widespread controversy and were regarded as folly.
trance
[nom]

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

transe, état de transe

transe, état de transe

Ex: The hypnotist induced trance to help the patient explore their subconscious thoughts .

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorance, inconnaissance

ignorance, inconnaissance

Ex: ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

délire

délire

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech

délire

délire

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

démence, folie

démence, folie

Ex: Legal standards often require a significant cognitive impairment insanity.

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

incapacité

incapacité

Ex: The patient 's cognitive decline resulted in incapacity to manage their financial affairs and make sound financial decisions .

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

hallucination, hallucination perceptive

hallucination, hallucination perceptive

Ex: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions , including neurological disorders or brain injuries .
fallacy
[nom]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

idée fausse

idée fausse

Ex: The belief that all members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

idée reçue, malentendu

idée reçue, malentendu

Ex: There 's misconception that all artists are starving or struggling financially .
to neglect
[verbe]

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

négliger, ignorer

négliger, ignorer

Ex: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

ne pas prendre en compte

ne pas prendre en compte

Ex: The manager is disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .

to understand or explain something incorrectly

mal interpréter

mal interpréter

Ex: The misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .

to not notice or see something

oublier, négliger

oublier, négliger

Ex: Be cautious not overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .
oblivious
[Adjectif]

lacking conscious awareness of something

ne pas être conscient de

ne pas être conscient de

Ex: The children oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .
deranged
[Adjectif]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

dérangé

dérangé

Ex: After the accident , her mind was deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .
insensible
[Adjectif]

not noticing or caring about something

insensible, indifférent

insensible, indifférent

Ex: The politician insensible to public opinion , pursuing unpopular policies .
naive
[Adjectif]

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

naïf, naïve

naïf, naïve

Ex: naive interpretation of the contract terms caused misunderstandings between the parties involved .
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