Words in the News - reluctant

reluctant

Not eager; unwilling; disinclined.
Synonym: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, unwilling.

Examples from wsj.com:
"Mr. Shaibani said Dubai is reluctant to sell assets, given current market conditions."
"Maher also said he was "reluctant to talk about an immediate relief rally" in the currency, noting that investors remain nervous about Portugal."

Words in the News - bolster

bolster

To support or reinforce, strengthen.
Synonym: encourage, support.

Examples from wsj.com:
"Because of widespread smartphone adoption and growing mobile internet use, QR Codes have created an avenue for marketers and publishers to bolster their multichannel marketing campaigns."
"Tencent is also looking to bolster its image following a public spat between Tencent and antivirus software maker Beijing Qihoo Technology Ltd."

Vocabulaire de C1 - dépayser

dépayser

1. Faire changer de pays, de lieu, de milieu.
Synonyme: déraciner, exiler.
2. Mettre mal à l'aise par changement de décor, de milieu, d'habitudes.
Synonyme: déconcerter, dérouter, désorienter.

-> dépaysé, dépaysant

Exemples:
"La Cour de cassation a toute liberté de dépayser ou non ces dossiers."
"Très esthétisant et photographique, ce film est très dépaysant et zen."

Vocabulaire de C1 - suave

suave

Qui a une douceur délicieuse.
Synonyme: agréable, bon, délicieux, doux, exquis.
Contre: acide, âcre, amer, désagréable, fétide, rude.

Exemples:
"Il existe une alternative à cette voix faussement douce et suave : le stimulus tactile."
"Il a conservé le parfum suave de ses parents les Banks blancs et sa fleur est délicate."

Words in the News - surge

surge

To come forth or emit in abundance.
Synonym: flow, gush, pour, run, rush

Examples from wsj.com:
"Singapore's exports surged unexpectedly in August, suggesting the global recovery remains on track."
"Apple's quarterly profit surged 90%, leaving little doubt that consumers are opening their wallets for the hottest tech gadgets."

Words in the News - amid

amid

In the middle of.
Synonym: among

Examples from wsj.com:
"Amid suggestions that Chrome is beating Mozilla’s Firefox in innovation, Mozilla released the latest version of Firefox into public beta testing on Tuesday."
"Jordanians voted for a new parliament amid anger at Israel over stalled peace talks and frustration over an economic crisis."

Vocabulaire de C1 - rompre

rompre

1. Défaire (un arrangement, un ordre de personnes ou de choses).
2. Arrêter ou détourner (une action, un mouvement).

Exemples:
"Il est temps de rompre avec les excès de l'idéologie actionnariale."
"Bernard Kouchner menace de rompre les discussions avec l'Iran."