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Humanités SAT - Virtue

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux vertus, tels que "probité", "altruiste", "éclairer", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
authenticity

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

authenticité

authenticité

Ex: The museum curator verified the authenticity of the ancient artifact. 
reputation

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

réputation, renommée

réputation, renommée

Ex: His reputation was damaged after the scandal was exposed to the public. 
prestige

the respect and admiration that someone or something receives based on perceived importance, quality, or achievement

prestige

prestige

Ex: Graduating from an Ivy League university can bring a significant amount of prestige. 
integrity

the quality of being honest, ethical, and consistently adhering to strong moral principles

intégrité

intégrité

Ex: Her integrity was evident in the way she handled the difficult decision. 
dignity
dignity
[nom]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignité

dignité

sincerity

the state of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense or lies

sincérité

sincérité

Ex: Her sincerity in apologizing made it easy for him to forgive her. 
probity
probity
[nom]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probité

probité

Ex: The judge was known for her unwavering probity and fairness. 
sacrifice

the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy

sacrifice, abnégation

sacrifice, abnégation

Ex: She made a significant sacrifice by leaving her promising career to care for her family. 
tolerance

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolérance

tolérance

Ex: The community prided itself on its tolerance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs. 
aphorism

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

aphorisme

aphorisme

Ex: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a classic aphorism. 
maxim
maxim
[nom]

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

maxime

maxime

Ex: "Honesty is the best policy" is a well-known maxim that emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in all situations. 
principle

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

principe

principe

Ex: She refused to compromise her principles, even when it meant losing the contract. 
decency
decency
[nom]

the quality of being proper, polite, and conformity to social norms

bonnes manières

bonnes manières

justification

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

justification

justification

Ex: He provided a detailed justification for the changes he proposed to the project plan. 
beneficence

the quality of showing kindness, generosity, and a desire to do good for others

bienfaisance,  générosité

bienfaisance, générosité

Ex: Her beneficence was evident in her tireless work at the local food bank. 
moral compass

an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong

boussole morale, guide moral

boussole morale, guide moral

Ex: Her strong moral compass always guided her to make decisions that were fair and just. 
homage
homage
[nom]

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

hommage

hommage

Ex: The artist paid homage to Picasso by including some of his signature styles in the new painting. 
generosity

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

générosité

générosité

Ex: His generosity knew no bounds, as he donated large sums of money to various charities every year. 
conscience

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

conscience, sens moral

conscience, sens moral

Ex: Her conscience told her that what she had done was wrong. 
philanthropy

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

philanthropie

philanthropie

Ex: Her philanthropy funded new schools. 
accountability

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

responsabilité

responsabilité

Ex: The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in the workplace. 
fidelity

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

fidélité

fidélité

Ex: He admired the dog's fidelity to its owner. 
equitable
equitable
[Adjectif]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

équitable, juste

équitable, juste

Ex: Labor unions strive to ensure workers receive equitable pay, benefits and safe working conditions. 
venerable
venerable
[Adjectif]

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: The venerable oak tree in the park remained impressive by reason of enduring over two centuries of seasons. 
charitable
charitable
[Adjectif]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

charitable

charitable

Ex: The woman was so charitable she gave away half her salary to local shelters. 
benevolent
benevolent
[Adjectif]

showing kindness and generosity

bienveillant, charitable

bienveillant, charitable

Ex: The benevolent old man would often buy lunch for strangers at the local cafe. 
righteous
righteous
[Adjectif]

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

juste, vertueux

juste, vertueux

Ex: The righteous decision to help the needy resulted in positive change within the community. 
altruistic
altruistic
[Adjectif]

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

altruiste, désintéressé

altruiste, désintéressé

Ex: His altruistic actions included regularly volunteering at the local homeless shelter. 
staunch
staunch
[Adjectif]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

fervent, inébranlable

fervent, inébranlable

Ex: Despite criticism from others, she remained a staunch advocate for human rights. 
guileless
guileless
[Adjectif]

sincere and free from deceit

candide

candide

Ex: Her guileless smile made everyone feel at ease. 
faithful
faithful
[Adjectif]

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

fidèle, loyal

fidèle, loyal

Ex: Despite the challenges, she remained a faithful friend, always ready to offer support and encouragement. 
wholesome
wholesome
[Adjectif]

deserving of respect, approval, or admiration due to qualities such as excellence, virtue, skill, or achievement

vertueux, exemplaire

vertueux, exemplaire

Ex: The wholesome values taught at the school emphasized honesty, kindness, and respect. 
to enlighten

to give someone spiritual knowledge or insight in order to deepen their understanding of themselves, their surroundings, or their relationship with a higher power or spiritual entity

éclairer, illuminer

éclairer, illuminer

Ex: Through meditation and reflection, the guru sought to enlighten his followers. 
to preach
to preach
[verbe]

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

faire la morale

faire la morale

Ex: He tended to preach about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, often lecturing his friends and family during gatherings. 
to dedicate

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

consacrer, dédier

consacrer, dédier

Ex: She decided to dedicate her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter. 
to devote
to devote
[verbe]

to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity

consacrer, dévouer

consacrer, dévouer

Ex: He devoted several years of his life to researching renewable energy solutions. 
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