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Which of the following best describes the distinction between an 'accident' and an 'incident'?
Which of the following best describes the distinction between an 'accident' and an 'incident'?
- An accident occurs in public, whereas an incident occurs in private.
- An accident involves serious damage, while an incident is a minor or problematic situation. (correct)
- An accident is always intentional, while an incident is unintentional.
- There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.
The word 'acerbe' is used to describe something that is pleasant and agreeable.
The word 'acerbe' is used to describe something that is pleasant and agreeable.
False (B)
What is a synonym for 'achoppement'?
What is a synonym for 'achoppement'?
obstacle
To 'acquiescer' means to give one's ________ or to consent.
To 'acquiescer' means to give one's ________ or to consent.
Match the term with its correct definition:
Match the term with its correct definition:
Which of the following describes what an 'acronym' is?
Which of the following describes what an 'acronym' is?
'Activation' refers to the state of being dormant or inactive.
'Activation' refers to the state of being dormant or inactive.
What is a synonym for 'adhérence'?
What is a synonym for 'adhérence'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an 'incident'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an 'incident'?
Using 'acerbe' language is generally considered polite and respectful.
Using 'acerbe' language is generally considered polite and respectful.
A major setback during a project's implementation can be described as an ________.
A major setback during a project's implementation can be described as an ________.
Which action demonstrates 'acquiescing' to a proposal?
Which action demonstrates 'acquiescing' to a proposal?
In legal terms, 'acquit' refers to something that has been obtained.
In legal terms, 'acquit' refers to something that has been obtained.
UNESCO is an example of what?
UNESCO is an example of what?
'Mise en marche' is a synonym for ________.
'Mise en marche' is a synonym for ________.
If a paint has excellent 'adhérence' to a wall, what does that imply?
If a paint has excellent 'adhérence' to a wall, what does that imply?
Accidents are always avoidable, incidents are not.
Accidents are always avoidable, incidents are not.
If someone's comments are described as 'acerbe', they are likely to cause ________.
If someone's comments are described as 'acerbe', they are likely to cause ________.
Match the term with its best descriptive phrase.
Match the term with its best descriptive phrase.
Which of the following differentiates between 'acquis' and 'acquit'?
Which of the following differentiates between 'acquis' and 'acquit'?
Flashcards
Accident
Accident
Un événement imprévu souvent dommageable.
Incident
Incident
Un événement mineur ou une situation problématique.
Acerbe
Acerbe
Qui est mordant, aigre dans les paroles ou les critiques.
Achoppement
Achoppement
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Acquiescer
Acquiescer
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Acquis
Acquis
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Acquit
Acquit
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Acronyme
Acronyme
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Activation
Activation
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Adhérence / adhésion
Adhérence / adhésion
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Study Notes
- The following are definitions, synonyms and examples of french vocabulary
Accident/Incident
- Accident: unexpected event, often damaging.
- Incident: a minor event or a problematic situation.
- Synonyms: Accident - disaster; incident - event.
- Example: The road accident caused injuries, while the office incident was quickly resolved.
Acerbe
- Definition: Biting, sharp, often when speaking of words or criticisms.
- Synonym: Caustic.
- Example: Her harsh criticisms hurt many people.
Achoppement (pierre d'...)
- Definition: Difficulty or obstacle that prevents you from moving forward.
- Synonym: Obstacle.
- Example: This project encountered a major obstacle during its implementation.
Acquiescer
- Definition: To give one's agreement, to consent.
- Synonym: To consent.
- Example: She agreed to the proposal without hesitation.
Acquis/Acquit
- Acquis Definition: designates what has been obtained.
- Acquit Definition: a legal term designating a right or a received asset.
- Synonyms: Acquis - obtained; acquit - property.
- Example: The knowledge gained from this training is valuable, for receipt (on a paid invoice) - by peace of mind!
Acronyme
- Definition: Word formed by the initials of a group of words.
- Synonym: Initialism. (≠HEC where all the letters are pronounced without forming a word).
- Example: UNESCO is an acronym for the United Nations Organization for education, science and culture.
Activation
- Definition: Action of making something active or operational.
- Synonym: Starting.
- Example: Activation of this software is necessary to use it.
Adhérence/Adhésion
- Definition: Adhérence is the act of sticking or holding on; adhésion is the act of joining or accepting.
- Synonym: Adhérence - attachment; adhésion - belonging.
- Example: The paint's adherence to the wall is excellent, and its adherence to the association is recent.
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