Renforcement

25 definition terms

definition of the word we saw in class

asset
noun
a useful or valuable thing or person
Example: "quick reflexes were his chief assets"
en: atout
asylum
noun
the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political
Example: "she applied for asylum and was granted refugee status"
en: asile
awareness
noun
knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Example: "we need to raise public awareness of the issue"
en: sensibilisation
bandwidth
noun
the energy or mental capacity required to deal with a situation.
Example: "he lives alone, and says he doesn't have the bandwidth to handle a steady relationship"
en: largeur de bande
boosting
verb
help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
Example: "a range of measures to boost tourism"
en: booster
capped
verb
provide a fitting climax or conclusion to.
Example: "he capped a memorable season by becoming champion of champions"
en: plafonné
encroachment
noun
intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.
Example: "minor encroachments on our individual liberties"
en: empiètement
fee
noun
a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
Example: "they were faced with legal fees of £3000"
en: frais
harbors
noun
a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
Example: "they enjoyed fishing in the harbor"
en: ports
hooliganism
noun
violent or rowdy behaviour by young troublemakers, typically in a gang.
Example: "the problems of football hooliganism"
en: vandalisme
illegal
noun
contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
Example: "illegal drugs"
en: illégal
limo
noun
short for limousine.
Example: "I was driving a limo yesterday"
en: limousine
loans
noun
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
Example: "borrowers can take out a loan for £84,000"
en: prêts
matchstick
noun
something likened to a match in being long and thin.
Example: "cut the vegetables into matchsticks"
en: allumette
mere
adjective
alone, simple
Example: I'm a mere beginner
en: simple
migration
noun
movement from one part of something to another.
Example: "there is virtually no cell migration in plants"
en: migration
obvious
adjective
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Example: "unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession"
en: évidente
proponents
noun
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.
Example: "a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies"
en: partisans
ricocheted
verb
(of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface.
Example: "a bullet ricocheted off a nearby wall"
en: ricoché
staunch
adjective
very loyal and committed in attitude.
Example: "a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby"
en: étancher
thwart
verb
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
Example: "he never did anything to thwart his father"
en: contrecarrer
topic
noun
a matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation; a subject.
Example: "sleep deprivation became a frequent topic of conversation"
en: sujet
wages
noun
a fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis.
Example: "we were struggling to get better wages"
en: les salaires
wealthy
adjective
having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
Example: "the wealthy nations of the world"
en: riche
welfare
noun
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Example: "they don't give a damn about the welfare of their families"
en: bien-être