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Humanités SAT - Activité et comportement

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'activité et au comportement, tels que « galvanize », « caprice », « frivolous », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
to entice
[verbe]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

inciter à faire

inciter à faire

Ex: The enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

galvaniser

galvaniser

Ex: The speaker 's passionate galvanized the audience into volunteering for the cause .
to impel
[verbe]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

pousser

pousser

Ex: The alarming statistics about impelled scientists to intensify their research efforts .
to spur
[verbe]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

inciter, stimuler

inciter, stimuler

Ex: The positive feedback has spurred individuals to pursue their passions .
to urge
[verbe]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

exhorter, inciter

exhorter, inciter

Ex: As the deadline approached , the urged the employees to complete their tasks promptly .
to coax
[verbe]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

amadouer

amadouer

Ex: The team leader tried coax a quieter coworker into expressing their ideas during the meeting .

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

persuader

persuader

Ex: He was persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .

to make someone not to do something

dissuader

dissuader

Ex: They dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .
to dabble
[verbe]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

experimentailler, tâter

experimentailler, tâter

Ex: During the weekend , they dabble in cooking
to partake
[verbe]

to participate in an event or activity

participer, prendre part

participer, prendre part

Ex: Local residents often partake in community events to strengthen neighborhood bonds.
to venture
[verbe]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

s'aventurer

s'aventurer

Ex: ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .
to emulate
[verbe]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

imiter

imiter

Ex: The emulated the winning strategies of their competitors in the tournament .
to mimic
[verbe]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter

imiter

Ex: The fashion designer decided mimic the trends of the 1960s in her latest collection .
to imitate
[verbe]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imiter, copier

imiter, copier

Ex: The imitated the character 's gestures perfectly during the performance .
to tease
[verbe]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

taquiner, chahuter

taquiner, chahuter

Ex: Couples tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .

to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

titiller

titiller

Ex: Restaurant strategically placed sizzling steak on display in the window tantalize passersby and entice them to come in .
to belie
[verbe]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

tromper sur, ne pas donner l'impression de

tromper sur, ne pas donner l'impression de

Ex: The report 's optimistic belies the actual difficulties the company is facing .
to bombard
[verbe]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombarder

bombarder

Ex: The marketing team decided bombard the target audience with advertisements to increase brand awareness .
to lurk
[verbe]

to remain hidden or move stealthily, often with a sinister or suspicious intent

se cacher, guetter

se cacher, guetter

Ex: He had a habit lurking outside her window , trying to catch a glimpse of her .

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

propension, tendance

propension, tendance

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendance, propension

tendance, propension

Ex: tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propension, inclination

propension, inclination

Ex: propensity for punctuality earned him a reputation as a reliable employee .

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

tempérament,  caractère

tempérament, caractère

Ex: Different breeds of horses can have vastly temperaments, affecting how they are trained and ridden .
caprice
[nom]

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

caprice

caprice

Ex: The theater directorcaprice resulted in last-minute changes to the play 's casting , leaving the actors in a state of confusion .
ritual
[nom]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

Ex: The morning ritual helped him start his day with a sense of calm and focus .
regimen
[nom]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régime

régime

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

effet de levier, influence

effet de levier, influence

Ex: With the critical vote in his favor , the senator had leverage in passing the new bill .

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

modération

modération

Ex: It 's important to enjoy sweets moderation to maintain a healthy diet .

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensibilité, réceptivité

sensibilité, réceptivité

Ex: sensitivity to the needs of his team earned him their respect and loyalty .

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalence

ambivalence

Ex: The artist 's work ambivalence among critics , with some praising its originality while others found it confusing .

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

éducation, croissance

éducation, croissance

Ex: Despite a upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mythomanie, mythomanie pathologique

mythomanie, mythomanie pathologique

Ex: The writermythomania was both a gift and a curse , fueling his creativity but also causing personal and professional issues .
uproar
[nom]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

tollé, protestations

tollé, protestations

rote
[nom]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

répétition

répétition

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via rote rehearsal .

a small degree or appearance of something that is not completely present or fully realized, implying a somewhat similarity

une apparence, un semblant

une apparence, un semblant

Ex: He clung to semblance of hope that things would improve soon .

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

traitement, gestion

traitement, gestion

Ex: treatment of historical artifacts in the museum is done with the utmost care to preserve their integrity .
paranoiac
[Adjectif]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoïaque, paranoïde

paranoïaque, paranoïde

Ex: His paranoiac delusions made him believe that his neighbors were spying on him and plotting against him.
competitive
[Adjectif]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

compétitif, compétitive

compétitif, compétitive

Ex: competitive spirit drove her to seek leadership positions and excel in her career .
participatory
[Adjectif]

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

participatif, participative

participatif, participative

Ex: Participatory art projects invite the public to contribute to the creation of the artwork , making the process inclusive and dynamic .
frenetic
[Adjectif]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frénétique

frénétique

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
rowdy
[Adjectif]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

bruyant, disruptif

bruyant, disruptif

Ex: The bar was filled rowdy fans celebrating their team ’s victory late into the night .
adventurous
[Adjectif]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventureux, aventurier

aventureux, aventurier

Ex: With adventurous mindset , the couple decided to embark on a spontaneous road trip across the country , embracing whatever surprises came their way .
vibrant
[Adjectif]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

vibrant, animé

vibrant, animé

Ex: Despite her age , she vibrant and full of life .
addictive
[Adjectif]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

addictif

addictif

Ex: Many find addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .
impetuous
[Adjectif]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impétueux

impétueux

Ex: impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .
expeditious
[Adjectif]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

expéditif

expéditif

Ex: expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .
brisk
[Adjectif]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rapide, vif

rapide, vif

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.
undercover
[Adjectif]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

clandestin, secret

clandestin, secret

Ex: undercover journalist exposed corruption in the local government through their investigative reporting .
sedentary
[Adjectif]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sédentaire

sédentaire

Ex: The job sedentary, with little opportunity to move around .
tumultuous
[Adjectif]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

tumultueux, chaotique

tumultueux, chaotique

Ex: After tumultuous events of 1990 , Europe was completely transformed .
sedate
[Adjectif]

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

sédatif, calme

sédatif, calme

Ex: sedate attitude towards the impending deadline surprised his usually anxious coworkers .
hectic
[Adjectif]

extremely busy and chaotic

mouvementé

mouvementé

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even hectic than usual .
responsive
[Adjectif]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

réactif, à l'écoute

réactif, à l'écoute

Ex: The teacher responsive to her students ' questions , ensuring everyone understands the material .
hands-on
[Adjectif]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

pratique, direct

pratique, direct

Ex: The engineering course hands-on projects for practical learning .
bungled
[Adjectif]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

mal exécuté, mal géré

mal exécuté, mal géré

Ex: bungled negotiations between the two nations resulted in heightened tensions rather than a diplomatic resolution .
exploratory
[Adjectif]

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

exploratoire, d'exploration

exploratoire, d'exploration

Ex: The artistexploratory work in mixed media resulted in a series of innovative and thought-provoking pieces .
excursive
[Adjectif]

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

digressif, dispersionnel

digressif, dispersionnel

Ex: Despite excursive nature of his speech , he managed to keep the audience engaged with varied stories .
frivolous
[Adjectif]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frivole

frivole

Ex: She was known as frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

de ses propres mains, tout(e) seul(e)

de ses propres mains, tout(e) seul(e)

Ex: He managed the single-handedly, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills .
rigorously
[Adverbe]

in a thorough or demanding manner

rigoureusement

rigoureusement

Ex: The project manager implemented rigorously organized schedule to meet tight deadlines .
strategically
[Adverbe]

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

stratégiquement, de manière stratégique

stratégiquement, de manière stratégique

Ex: The strategically substituted players to exploit the opponent 's weaknesses .
leisurely
[Adverbe]

in an unrushed, relaxed manner

calmement, paisiblement

calmement, paisiblement

Ex: During their vacation , they explored the historic leisurely, stopping at cafes and landmarks .
compulsively
[Adverbe]

in a manner characterized by repeated and irresistible engagement in a behavior or activity

de manière compulsive, compulsivement

de manière compulsive, compulsivement

Ex: The person with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) washed their compulsively, fearing contamination .
tenderly
[Adverbe]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tendrement, avec tendresse

tendrement, avec tendresse

Ex: The musician played the melancholic tenderly, evoking emotions in the audience .
studiously
[Adverbe]

with great care, attention, and effort

avec soin, assidûment

avec soin, assidûment

Ex: He avoided distractions and studiously on his research , determined to finish it by the deadline .
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