This is all of the vocabulary of the writing comprehension "video games" that we studied on class.
Backlash
noun
A strong, negative reaction to something, especially to change.
Example: The mayor foresaw no political backlash against his proposal.
fr: Réaction négative
Bounce
Verb
To rebound after having struck an object or a surface.
Example: The ball bounced away and he chased it.
fr: Rebondir
Buttress
Verb
To make someone or something stronger by supporting them in some way.
Example: Authority was buttressed by religious belief.
fr: Épauler
Careen
verb
To move forward quickly and suddenly, going from side to side in an uncontrolled way.
Example: An electric golf cart careened around the corner.
fr: Caréner
Cross hairs
noun
It's something that help to aim guns accurately.
Example: I raised the rifle and got the deer in the cross hairs.
fr: Réticule
Debunk
verb
To prove that something such as a belief or an idea is false and silly.
Example: The second part is an attempt to DEBUNK the then generally accepted view that there was something unique, mysterious, almost supernatural in the rise of the European notions of politics.
fr: Discréditer
Despicable
Adjective
Something that is morally reprehensible.
Example: A despicable crime.
fr: Méprisable
Embed
Verb
To fix something firmly into a substance.
Example: He had an operation to remove a nail embedded in his chest.
fr: Intégrer
Limo
Noun
A large luxurious car which is usually driven by a chauffeur.
Example: Famous people usually go to festivals with a limo.
fr: Limousine
Loathsome
adjective
Something that causes disgust or repulsive.
Example: No doubt, the regime is unwaveringly autocratic and LOATHSOME, but its governance methods do not bear direct responsibility for its choice of security strategy or foreign policy.
fr: Détestable
Motorcade
Noun
A group of cars traveling with someone very important.
Example: There was the Presidents motorcade heads to the White House.
fr: Cortège
Peer
Verb
To look very carefully, specifically when something is difficult to see.
