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Learn these words: artisan, prosecute, correlate, submersion, inauspicious (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 artisan /ˈɑːrtəzən/ prosecute /ˈprɑːsəˌkjuːt/ correlate /ˈkɔːrəˌlet/ submersion /səbˈmɝːʒən/ inauspicious /ˌɪˌnɑːwˈspɪʃəs/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 The artisan crafted the pottery by hand. The district attorney decided to prosecute the suspect for the crime. The study found a strong correlation between exercise and good health. The submersion of the ship caused the crew to panic. The dark clouds were an inauspicious sign for the outdoor event. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 artisan (craftsman, skilled worker) - a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. =>[artisan bread, artisan cheese, artisan furniture] - mass-produced, fact...

Learn these words: conflagration, typify, proxy, wittingly, pastoral (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 conflagration /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃn̩/ typify /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ proxy /ˈprɑːksi/ wittingly /ˈwɪtɪŋli/ pastoral /ˈpæstərəl/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 The fire quickly turned into a conflagration that destroyed the entire building. The painting typified the style of the artist's work. She was appointed as a proxy to represent the company at the meeting. He wittingly made the decision to take the risk. The pastoral landscape was a peaceful and idyllic scene. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 conflagration (inferno, blaze) - a very intense and uncontrolled fire. =>[conflagration of a building, conflagration of a forest, conflagration of a conflict] - calm...

Learn these words: respondent, extrude, extant, collaborate, meek (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 respondent /rəˈspɑːndənt/ extrude /ɪkˈstruːd/ extant /ˈekstənt/ collaborate /kəˈlæbəˌret/ meek /ˈmiːk/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 The respondent in the survey provided valuable feedback. The machine was able to extrude plastic into various shapes. The manuscript is the only extant copy of the original. The team was able to collaborate effectively to complete the project. He was a meek and mild-mannered person who avoided conflict. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 respondent (participant, answerer) - replying; someone who responds. =>[respondent in a survey, respondent in a lawsuit, respondent in a debate] - petitioner, initiator responden...

Learn these words: obsolete, blockade, introvert, digression, prodigal (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 obsolete /ˈɑːbsəˌlit/ blockade /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/ introvert /ˈɪntroˌvərt/ digression /daɪˈɡreʃn̩/ prodigal /ˈprɑːdɪɡl̩/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 The old computer was obsolete and needed to be replaced. The enemy ships set up a blockade to prevent supplies from reaching the port. She was an introvert and preferred to spend time alone. The speaker went off on a digression and lost the audience's attention. The prodigal son returned home after years of living abroad. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 obsolete (outdated, archaic) - old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in use. =>[obsolete technology, obsolete ideas, obsolete langua...

Learn these words: abrasion, decapitate, contagion, persuade, noncommittal (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 abrasion /əˈbreɪʒn̩/ decapitate /diˈkæpəˌtet/ contagion /kənˈteɪdʒən/ persuade /pərˈsweɪd/ noncommittal /ˈnɑːnkəˈmɪtl̩/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 The rough surface caused an abrasion on her skin. The guillotine was used to decapitate the prisoners during the French Revolution. The virus spread quickly due to its high contagion rate. She was able to persuade him to change his mind about the project. His noncommittal response made it difficult to know where he stood on the issue. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 abrasion (scrape, scratch) - erosion by friction; an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off. =>[abrasion of the skin, abrasion ...

Learn these words: hidebound, efficacious, nonpartisan, toil, heckle (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation Listen 🔈 hidebound /ˈhaɪdˌbɑːwnd/ efficacious /ˌefəˈkeɪʃəs/ nonpartisan /nanˈpɑːrtəzən/ toil /ˌtɔɪl/ heckle /ˈhekl̩/ Example Sentences 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 His hidebound views made him resistant to change. The new medicine was found to be highly efficacious in treating the disease. The organization was nonpartisan and did not support any political party. The farmers had to toil in the fields all day to harvest the crops. The comedian was heckle d by the audience during his performance. Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms Want a translation? ↓     and then → Show Translation 🔈 1 🔈 2 🔈 3 🔈 4 🔈 5 hidebound (conservative, narrow-minded) - stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded. =>[hidebound tradition, hidebound thinking, hidebound attitude] ...