Vocabulary

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abetting
verb
helping someone to do something wrong or illegal
Example: Margret did not commit the crime, but she abetted the person who did.
en: encourager (negatif)
acquiescence
noun
reluctant agreement
Example: Larry gave a nod making a face, signalling his acquiescence.
en: assentiment, consentement (réticent)
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application
noun
a formal request for permission to do or have something
Example: His application for a loan was rejected.
en: une demande, une candidature
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apportion
verb
to divide something (such as payments) between two or more people, organizations...
Example: We are going to apportion the money from the award among all of the team members.
en: répartir
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appraisal
noun
evaluation
Example: The physician did an in-depth appraisal of Amy's illness before prescribing her medication.
en: évaluation, estimation
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asylum seeker
noun
a person who, from fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, social group or political opinion, has crossed an international frontier into a country in which he or she hopes to be granted refugee status
Example: Sebastian Kurz has called for asylum seekers to be kept on islands rather than having direct access to the continent.
en: demandeur/euse d'asile
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backlash
noun
a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or politics (negative)
Example: There was a huge backlash from parents when the school showed an inappropriate film to the students.
en: retour de bâton, contrecoup, réaction violente
Balancing-act
noun
A situation in which a person tries to give care and attention to two or more activities at the same time
Example: A third dimension of this balancing act is the value of high education for democracy
en: équilibre
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bandwidth
noun
the range of frequencies used in a specific telecommunications signal
Example: You get a lot better bandwidth in the city than in the country.
en: débit
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blight
noun
something that damages or spoils something else
Example: His expensive tastes were the blight of their marriage.
en: un fléau
buttress
verb
to make something or someone stronger by supporting them in some way
Example: Richard quoted a number of experts to buttress his argument.
en: soutenir
Census
noun
an official periodic count of a population including information such as sew, age, occupation...
Example: In the UK, there's been a census every ten years since 1841.
en: un recensement
complicit
adj
involved in a crime, together with other people
Example: If you do not challenge your colleagues' bullying of the new employee, you are complicit.
en: complice
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curb
verb
to control or limit something in order to prevent it from having a harmful effect
Example: The nation's new economic policy is supposed to curb inflation.
en: maîtriser, modérer, réfréner
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debunk
verb
to prove that something such as an idea or belief is false and silly
Example: The newspaper debunked the mayor's lies. Scientists have debunked the myth that pulling out a grey hair causes more to grow back in its place.
en: discréditer, ridiculiser
desecrate
verb
to violate the sacred character of a place
Example: Vandals desecrated the altar during the night.
en: profaner
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devaluing
verb
considering something less important
Example: The artist never got the recognition he deserved, and his work was devalued after his death.
en: dévaluer, dévaloriser
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embed
verb
to fix something firmly into a substance
Example: The bricklayer placed the brick on the mortar and embedded it. The gardener dug a hole and embedded the plant in it. When the wall was built, the builder had embedded a decorative stone into it, just above the window.
en: enfoncer, implanter
encroachment
noun
a gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits
Example: Each encroachment is subject to a fine of $100.
en: empiétement, envahissement
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flesh out
verb
to give substance to (an argument, a description...)
Example: This report isn't convincing enough; can't you flesh it out with something from the internet?
en: étoffer
forestall
verb
to prevent something fril happening by doing something before it can happen
Example: The government was able to forestall the terrorist attack using intelligence gathered by spies.
en: prévenir, déjouer, désamorcer
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household
noun
the people living together in one house collectively
Example: We are going to have a meeting of the whole household tonight.
en: famille/maisonnée
loathsome
adj
highly offensive, arousing aversion or disgust
en: détestable, répugnant
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meekly
adverb
quietly and gently
Example: We have meekly accepted surveillance.
en: docilement
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motorcade
noun
a group of cars traveling with someone very important
Example: The president's motorcade caused a traffic jam.
en: un cortège d'automobiles
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mull
verb
think over a problem for a long time
Example: Tom liked to drink wine while mulling the issues of the day.
en: retourner dans sa tête, bien réflechir (à)
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onset
noun
the beginning of something, especially something bad
Example: The onset of Jack's illness was sudden. The weather gets colder at the onset of winter.
en: commencement
outcome
noun
a final product, or end result, consequence, issue
Example: Does anyone know the outcome of the negotiations?
en: résultat, aboutissement
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outpouring
noun
an expression of strong feeling that's hard to control
Example: After her father died, Jessica received an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.
en: une effusion de qqch, un déférlement
peer
verb
to look very carefully, especially because something is difficult to see
Example: If you peer closely, you can see the wind blowing the grass about.
en: regarder attentivement
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pledge
verb
to make a formal, usually public, promise that you will do something
Example: Dan stuck to his pledge to be more helpful to his parents.
en: promettre, faire gage de
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proponent
noun
someone who publicly supports an idea, policy, plan
Example: Several proponents of the new measure spoke at the meeting.
en: un partisan
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provision
noun
noun derived from to provide (fournir)
Example: The company's provision of childcare facilities is really appreciated by all the parents who work for them.
en: mettre à disposition
scrutiny
noun
careful examination of someone or something
Example: Adam felt himself blushing under the woman's scrutiny.
en: surveillance
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Shift
verb
to change or transfer from one place, position, direction.
Example: The movers shifted the table one metre to the left.
en: se déplacer
shortsighted
adj
an action that will affect the future negatively
Example: Congress' bill to reduce taxes on greenhouse gas companies was shortsighted.
en: sans vision à long terme, irréfléchi
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smuggle
verb
to take something or someone illegally from one country to another
Example: Janice was in hospital and the doctors had put her on a strict diet, so she asked her husband to smuggle in some chocolate.
en: faire entrer clandestinement
springboard
noun
a beginning from which an entreprise is launched
Example: He saw the governor's office as a springboard to a national career.
en: un tremplin
staunch
adj
loyal, and showing strong belief in something or strong support for something
Example: Wesley is a staunch supporter of the Green Party.
en: fervent, dévoué, loyal
thoroughfare
noun
the main road through a place
Example: Jackie decided not to buy the house because it was on a thoroughfare.
en: la rue principale
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viability
noun
ability to succeed
Example: The committee is considering the viability of the plan.
en: viabilité, chances de réussir
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Welfare
noun
health, prosperity, well-being
Example: I'm worried about the welfare of the children.
en: bien-être
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