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Vocabulaire essentiel de l'examen SAT - Significations figurées

Ici, vous apprendrez le sens figuré de certains mots anglais, tels que « wire », « ammunition », « shadow », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to strip

to take away someone's possessions or assets

démanteler

démanteler

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to sever

to end a connection or relationship completely

rompre

rompre

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to wire

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

câbler

câbler

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to insulate

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isoler

isoler

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to exhibit

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

exhiber

exhiber

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to unleash

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

déchaîner

déchaîner

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to shadow

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

suivre

suivre

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to devour

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

dévorer

dévorer

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to plant

to put or position something securely

 planter

planter

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to skip

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

sauter

sauter

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to simmer

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

saper

saper

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to brighten

to become more luminous and cheerful

éclaircir

éclaircir

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to cost

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

coûter

coûter

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to spark

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

déclencher

déclencher

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to surrender

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

se rendre

se rendre

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to consult

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consulter

consulter

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to render

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

représenter

représenter

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to witness

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

être témoin de

être témoin de

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to reign

to be predominant or prevalent

régner

régner

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to frame

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

structured

structured

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to portray

to describe something or someone through words

décrire

décrire

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to drive

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

pousser

pousser

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to lace

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

entrelacer

entrelacer

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to appreciate

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

apprécier

apprécier

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to hold

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

tenir

tenir

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to boast

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

posséder

posséder

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to decorate

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

décorer

décorer

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to accommodate

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

accommoder

accommoder

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to relieve

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

dérober

dérober

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to descend

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descendre

descendre

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to crack

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

révéler

révéler

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to stir

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

éveiller

éveiller

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to capture

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

capturer

capturer

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to run

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

gérer

gérer

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twist

an unexpected turn in the course of events

rebondissement

rebondissement

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ill

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

maux

maux

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driver

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

moteur

moteur

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departure

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

écart

écart

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turn

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

le tournant

le tournant

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ammunition

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

munitions

munitions

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spike

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

pic

pic

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distillation

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

distillation

distillation

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snap

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

un jeu d'enfant

un jeu d'enfant

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input

the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrée

entrée

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reception

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

réception

réception

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reflexion

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

réflexion

réflexion

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sway

the influence or control over someone or something

influence

influence

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miscarriage

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

échec

échec

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retreat

a quiet and private place where one can be alone

retraite

retraite

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assembly

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

assemblage

assemblage

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record

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

disque

disque

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crisp

effectively concise in expression

précis

précis

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[Adjectif]
accessible

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accessible

accessible

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meteoric

developing or reaching success in a quick way

céleste

céleste

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oceanic

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

océanique

océanique

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infectious

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagieux

contagieux

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bare

offering no protection or refuge

nu

nu

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sharp

able to understand and notice things quickly

perspicace

perspicace

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harsh

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

dur

dur

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sacred

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sacré

sacré

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sensitive

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible

sensible

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