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Humanités SAT - Attitude Positive

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à des attitudes positives, tels que "genial", "jaunty", "devotion", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
gratitude

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

reconnaissance,  gratitude

reconnaissance, gratitude

Ex: She wrote a letter of gratitude to her teacher for the extra support. 
devotion

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

dévouement

dévouement

Ex: Sarah's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in her tireless efforts to support them through every challenge they faced. 
composure

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

calme, sang-froid

calme, sang-froid

Ex: Even in the face of adversity, she maintained her composure and approached the situation with a level head. 
resolve
resolve
[nom]

a strong will to have or do something of value

détermination

détermination

Ex: Her resolve to finish her degree despite personal challenges was unwavering. 
willingness

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

disposition, volonté

disposition, volonté

Ex: Her willingness to help others made her a great team member. 
optimism

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

optimisme

optimisme

Ex: Despite the challenges, her optimism helped her stay focused and driven toward her goals. 
solidarity

the support given by the members of a group to each other because of sharing the same opinions, feelings, goals, etc.

solidarité

solidarité

Ex: The workers stood together in solidarity to demand fair wages and better working conditions. 
deference

a respectful gesture or expression that shows admiration or esteem toward someone

déférence

déférence

Ex: The students stood in deference to the entering professor. 
sympathy

a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding

sympathie, compassion

sympathie, compassion

Ex: I have some sympathy for this view, as it aligns with my own beliefs. 
zest
zest
[nom]

a lively and enthusiastic interest in something

enthousiasme, passion

enthousiasme, passion

Ex: She approached every challenge with zest, always eager to learn and grow. 
contentment

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

contentement

contentement

Ex: She felt a deep sense of contentment after completing the project. 
affinity

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

affinité

affinité

Ex: She felt an instant affinity with the new student, recognizing a shared love for literature. 
reverence

a great and intense feeling of respect or admiration

vénération, révérence

vénération, révérence

Ex: The monk bowed with reverence before the ancient statue, honoring its significance. 
enthusiasm

a feeling of great excitement and passion

passion, intérêt, enthousiasme

passion, intérêt, enthousiasme

Ex: She showed great enthusiasm for the new project. 
eager
eager
[Adjectif]

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

fervent, ardent

fervent, ardent

Ex: The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning. 
unbothered
unbothered
[Adjectif]

not worried, concerned, or affected by something that might typically cause disturbance

imperturbable, insouciant

imperturbable, insouciant

Ex: Despite the heavy criticism, she remained unbothered and continued with her project confidently. 
resolute
resolute
[Adjectif]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

résolu, déterminé

résolu, déterminé

Ex: After weeks of contemplation, Maria was resolute in her decision to move to a new city. 
fond
fond
[Adjectif]

having a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someone

aimer beaucoup

aimer beaucoup

Ex: She is very fond of chocolate and eats it every day. 
gracious
gracious
[Adjectif]

showing elegance, kindness, and good manners

gracieux, bienveillant

gracieux, bienveillant

Ex: The host was gracious, ensuring every guest felt welcome and comfortable at the party. 
genial
genial
[Adjectif]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

aimable, cordial

aimable, cordial

Ex: Her genial smile made everyone feel at ease. 
affectionate
affectionate
[Adjectif]

expressing love and care

affectueux

affectueux

Ex: The couple shared an affectionate embrace after being apart for weeks. 
determined
determined
[Adjectif]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

obstiné

obstiné

Ex: She was determined to finish the marathon, despite the pain in her legs. 
tenacious
tenacious
[Adjectif]

very determined and not giving up easily

tenace

tenace

Ex: The tenacious advocate continued to fight for social justice even in the face of adversity. 
jaunty
jaunty
[Adjectif]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

enjoué, allègre

enjoué, allègre

Ex: He walked into the room with a jaunty step. 
inquisitive
inquisitive
[Adjectif]

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curieux

curieux

Ex: The inquisitive child always has a multitude of questions about how things work. 
apologetic
apologetic
[Adjectif]

showing regret or remorse for a fault, mistake, or offense

repentant, désolé

repentant, désolé

Ex: He sent an apologetic email to his colleague after missing the important meeting. 
hard-hitting
hard-hitting
[Adjectif]

powerful and impactful, often addressing issues directly and forcefully to persuade or influence others

percutant, sans concession

percutant, sans concession

Ex: The journalist's hard-hitting article exposed the corruption scandal and swayed public opinion. 
amicable
amicable
[Adjectif]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

amical

amical

Ex: After the divorce, they agreed to split their assets in an amicable manner, avoiding any conflict. 
unflinching
unflinching
[Adjectif]

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

déterminé, stoïque

déterminé, stoïque

Ex: Her unflinching dedication to the project impressed her colleagues. 
sincere
sincere
[Adjectif]

(of a person) genuine and honest in feelings, words, or actions

sincère, authentique

sincère, authentique

Ex: She's a sincere friend who always offers genuine support and encouragement. 
empathetically

in a way that shows deep understanding by sharing or imagining someone else's feelings

empathiquement, avec empathie

empathiquement, avec empathie

Ex: She empathetically listened to the patient's concerns. 
keenly
keenly
[Adverbe]

in a highly perceptive or sensitive manner

vivement, intensément

vivement, intensément

Ex: She was keenly aware of the tension in the room. 
to marvel
to marvel
[verbe]

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

s'émerveiller

s'émerveiller

Ex: She marvels at the beauty of the sunset, its vibrant colors painting the sky. 
to revel
to revel
[verbe]

to take great pleasure or delight in an experience or activity

se délecter de, se repaître de

se délecter de, se repaître de

Ex: She reveled in the peacefulness of her morning yoga routine. 
to cherish
to cherish
[verbe]

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

chérir

chérir

Ex: The couple cherishes the memories of their honeymoon trip to the picturesque mountains. 
to relent
to relent
[verbe]

to accept something, usually after some resistance

céder

céder

Ex: After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off. 
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