Learn these words: acoustic, oxymoron, foil, unalterable, raucous (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/oxymoron /aksiˈmɔːran/foil /ˌfɔɪl/unalterable /ʌˈnɒltərəbl̩/raucous /ˈrɒkəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The acoustic guitar sounded beautiful in the small room.
  2. Jumbo shrimp is an example of an oxymoron.
  3. The hero was able to foil the villain's evil plan.
  4. The laws of nature are unalterable and cannot be changed.
  5. The party was getting raucous and loud.

Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms

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  • acoustic (auditory, sound-related) - of or relating to the science of acoustics; a remedy for hearing loss or deafness.
    =>[acoustic guitar, acoustic music, acoustic experience]
    - electronic, digital
  • oxymoron (contradiction, paradox) - conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence').
    =>[oxymoron of "jumbo shrimp", oxymoron of "military intelligence", oxymoron of "act naturally"]
    - pleonasm, redundant phrase
  • foil (thwart, frustrate) - a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button; a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal.
    =>[foil to a villain, foil to a plan, foil to an argument]
    - assist, help
  • unalterable (immutable, permanent) - of a sentence; that cannot be changed; not capable of being changed or altered.
    =>[unalterable truth, unalterable decision, unalterable law]
    - alterable, changeable
  • raucous (harsh, grating) - unpleasantly loud and harsh; disturbing the public peace; loud and rough.
    =>[raucous laughter, raucous party, raucous music]
    - quiet, subdued

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Original Sentences

  1. The acoustic guitar sounded beautiful in the small room.
  2. Jumbo shrimp is an example of an oxymoron.
  3. The hero was able to foil the villain's evil plan.
  4. The laws of nature are unalterable and cannot be changed.
  5. The party was getting raucous and loud.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La guitarra acústica sonaba hermosa en la pequeña habitación.
  2. El camarón gigante es un ejemplo de oxímoron.
  3. El héroe pudo frustrar el malvado plan del villano.
  4. Las leyes de la naturaleza son inalterables y no se pueden cambiar.
  5. La fiesta se estaba volviendo estridente y ruidosa.

Translation to French

  1. La guitare acoustique sonnait magnifiquement dans la petite pièce.
  2. Les crevettes géantes sont un exemple d’oxymore.
  3. Le héros a réussi à déjouer le plan diabolique du méchant.
  4. Les lois de la nature sont inaltérables et ne peuvent être modifiées.
  5. La fête devenait bruyante et bruyante.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O violão acústico soava muito bem na pequena sala.
  2. O camarão Jumbo é um exemplo de oximoro.
  3. O herói foi capaz de frustrar o plano maligno do vilão.
  4. As leis da natureza são inalteráveis e não podem ser mudadas.
  5. A festa estava ficando barulhenta e ruidosa.

Translation to Italian

  1. La chitarra acustica aveva un bel suono nella piccola stanza.
  2. Il gambero Jumbo è un esempio di ossimoro.
  3. L'eroe riuscì a sventare il piano malvagio del cattivo.
  4. Le leggi della natura sono inalterabili e non possono essere cambiate.
  5. La festa si stava facendo rumorosa e rumorosa.

Translation to German

  1. Die Akustikgitarre klang in dem kleinen Raum wunderschön.
  2. Jumbo-Garnelen sind ein Beispiel für ein Oxymoron.
  3. Der Held konnte den bösen Plan des Bösewichts vereiteln.
  4. Die Naturgesetze sind unveränderlich und können nicht geändert werden.
  5. Die Party wurde immer lauter und lauter.

Translation to Russian

  1. Акустическая гитара прекрасно звучала в маленькой комнате.
  2. Креветки Джамбо — пример оксюморона.
  3. Герой смог сорвать коварный план злодея.
  4. Законы природы неизменны и не могут быть изменены.
  5. Вечеринка становилась шумной и шумной.

Translation to English

  1. The acoustic guitar sounded beautiful in the small room.
  2. Jumbo shrimp is an example of an oxymoron.
  3. The hero was able to foil the villain's evil plan.
  4. The laws of nature are unalterable and cannot be changed.
  5. The party was getting raucous and loud.

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Etymology

acoustic: The word "acoustic" comes from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," which is derived from "akouein" (to hear)

oxymoron: The word "oxymoron" comes from the Greek words "oxys," meaning "sharp," and "moros," meaning "dull," which together mean "pointedly foolish"

foil: The word "foil" comes from the Old French word "foille," meaning "leaf," which is derived from the Latin word "folium" (leaf)

unalterable: The word "unalterable" comes from the Latin word "in-" (not), "alterare" (to alter), and "-abilis" (able to be)

raucous: The word "raucous" comes from the Latin word "raucus," meaning "hoarse," which is derived from "ruga" (wrinkle)


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