This glossary contains words you can use to describe science or attitudes.
Audacious
adjective
Done with extreme confidence, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of other people.
Example: The thieves pulled off an audacious robbery in broad daylight.
fr: audacieux
Aware of
adjective
Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
Example: They’re aware of the dangers.
fr: conscient de
Banteng (Bos javanicus)
noun
Species of wild cattle native to the mountain forests of Southeast Asia. In appearance it is somewhat reminiscent of the gaur, but differs from the gaur in that it is shorter and smaller, with a more pronounced hump on the shoulders.
Example: Banteng live in herds and feed on grasses, tree and bush leaves, and bamboo shoots.
fr: banteng
Confidential
adjective
Marked by intimacy or willingness to confide.
Example: The reports are treated as strictly confidential.
fr: confidentiel
Crazy about
adjective
To like someone or something very much.
Example: I was crazy about baseball when I was seven.
fr: fou de
Curious about
adjective
Interested in learning about people or things around you.
Example: Children are curious about animals and how they live.
fr: Curieux a propos de
Endangered
Adjective
In danger of being harmed, lost, unsuccessful, etc.
Example: The wild tiger is considered critically endangered.
fr: en voie de disparition
Familiar with
adjective
Easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before.
Example: The author assumes that his readers are familiar with certain basic concepts.
fr: familier avec
Fed up with
adjective
Annoyed or bored with something that you feel you have accepted for too long.
Example: I’m fed up with this job.
fr: marre de
Frivolous
adjective
Behaving in a silly way in situations where you should be behaving in a serious or sensible way.
Example: I'm sorry to be so frivolous.
fr: frivole
Gaur (Bos gaurus)
noun
Wild bovine distributed in India, Nepal and Indochina, closely related to domestic cows, although a member of a different species.
Example: Adult male gaures can reach 2.2 meters in height at the withers and more than 3 meters in length.
fr: gaure
Grateful for
adjective
Feeling that you want to thank someone because they have given you something or have done something for you.
Example: I’m very grateful for all your help with the party.
fr: reconnaissant pour
Hazardous
adjective
Dangerous, especially to people’s health or safety.
Example: Heavy rain is causing hazardous driving conditions.
fr: hasardeuse, hasardeux
Intimidated by
adjective
Frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation.
Example: Older people can feel very intimidated by computers.
fr: Intimidé par
Knowledgeable about
adjective
Possessing or indicating much knowledge.
Example: He's very knowledgeable about German literature.
fr: bien informé sur
Leery of
adjective
Not trusting someone or something and usually avoiding him, her, or it if possible.
Example: I've always been a little leery of authority figures.
fr: méfiant de
Problematic
adjective
Full of problems or difficulties.
Example: Social interactions are really problematic with a lot of children.
fr: problématique
Prudent
adjective
Careful, and using good judgment.
Example: His decision was prudent and timely.
fr: prudente, prudent
Reliant on
adjective
Needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed.
Example: We’ve become completely reliant on our car since we moved out of the city.
fr: dépandant
Sick of
adjective
To have experienced too much of someone or something with the result that you are annoyed.
Example: I’m sick of him whining about money.
fr: marre de
Suspicious of
adjective
Showing that you believe someone has done something wrong or cannot be trusted.
Example: Many of the workers were suspicious of the labor agreement.
fr: avoir des doutes sur
Unethical
adjective
Morally wrong, or against accepted standards of behaviour, especially in a particular profession.
Example: What is considered unethical in one country may be standard business practice in another.
fr: immorale, immoral
Weak
adjective
Not good enough, especially in ability, skill, or quality.
Example: It's not surprising you feel weak if you haven't eaten properly for days.
fr: faible
Wisdom
noun
The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments.
Example: The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage and wisdom.
