Learn these words: betroth, polemic, vegetative, banal, inoculation (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

betroth /bɪˈtroʊð/polemic /pəˈlemɪk/vegetative /ˌvedʒəˈteɪtɪv/banal /bəˈnɑːl/inoculation /ˌɪˌnɑːkjəˈleɪʃn̩/

Example Sentences

1. The couple decided to betroth each other in a private ceremony.
2. The article sparked a polemic debate among readers.
3. The patient remained in a vegetative state for several weeks after the accident.
4. The movie's plot was predictable and banal.
5. The doctor recommended getting an inoculation before traveling to the tropical country.

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betroth (engage, promise) - give to in marriage.
=>[betroth a couple, betroth a young woman, betroth a young man]
- divorce, separate
betroth (engage, promise) - give to in marriage.
=>[betroth a couple, betroth a young woman, betroth a young man]
- divorce, separate


polemic (argument, controversy) - of or involving dispute or controversy; a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma).
=>[polemic debate, polemic writing, polemic figure]
- consensus, agreement
polemic (argument, controversy) - of or involving dispute or controversy; a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma).
=>[polemic debate, polemic writing, polemic figure]
- consensus, agreement


vegetative (plant-like, inactive) - relating to involuntary bodily functions; of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous.
=>[vegetative state, vegetative growth, vegetative propagation]
- active, energetic
vegetative (plant-like, inactive) - relating to involuntary bodily functions; of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous.
=>[vegetative state, vegetative growth, vegetative propagation]
- active, energetic


banal (clichéd, overused) - repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.
=>[banal conversation, banal cliché, banal thought]
- original, creative
banal (clichéd, overused) - repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.
=>[banal conversation, banal cliché, banal thought]
- original, creative


inoculation (vaccination, immunization) - taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease.
=>[inoculation against disease, inoculation against infection, inoculation against propaganda]
- infection, exposure to disease
inoculation (vaccination, immunization) - taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease.
=>[inoculation against disease, inoculation against infection, inoculation against propaganda]
- infection, exposure to disease

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Original Sentences

1. The couple decided to betroth each other in a private ceremony.
2. The article sparked a polemic debate among readers.
3. The patient remained in a vegetative state for several weeks after the accident.
4. The movie's plot was predictable and banal.
5. The doctor recommended getting an inoculation before traveling to the tropical country.

Translation to Spanish

1. La pareja decidió casarse en una ceremonia privada.
2. El artículo desató un debate polémico entre los lectores.
3. El paciente permaneció en estado vegetativo durante varias semanas después del accidente.
4. La trama de la película era predecible y banal.
5. El médico recomendó vacunarse antes de viajar al país tropical.

Translation to French

1. Le couple a décidé de se fiancer lors d'une cérémonie privée.
2. L'article a déclenché un débat polémique parmi les lecteurs.
3. Le patient est resté dans un état végétatif pendant plusieurs semaines après l'accident.
4. L'intrigue du film était prévisible et banale.
5. Le médecin a recommandé de se faire vacciner avant de voyager dans le pays tropical.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O casal decidiu se casar em uma cerimônia particular.
2. O artigo provocou um debate polêmico entre os leitores.
3. O paciente permaneceu em estado vegetativo por várias semanas após o acidente.
4. O enredo do filme era previsível e banal.
5. O médico recomendou que se vacinasse antes de viajar para o país tropical.

Translation to Italian

1. La coppia decise di sposarsi con una cerimonia privata.
2. L'articolo ha suscitato un dibattito polemico tra i lettori.
3. Il paziente è rimasto in stato vegetativo per diverse settimane dopo l'incidente.
4. La trama del film era prevedibile e banale.
5. Il medico raccomandò di vaccinarsi prima di recarsi nel paese tropicale.

Translation to German

1. Das Paar beschloss, sich in einer privaten Zeremonie zu verloben.
2. Der Artikel löste unter den Lesern eine polemische Debatte aus.
3. Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall mehrere Wochen lang im Wachkoma.
4. Die Handlung des Films war vorhersehbar und banal.
5. Der Arzt empfahl, sich vor der Reise in das tropische Land impfen zu lassen.

Translation to Russian

1. Пара решила обручиться на частной церемонии.
2. Статья вызвала полемическую дискуссию среди читателей.
3. Пациент оставался в вегетативном состоянии в течение нескольких недель после аварии.
4. Сюжет фильма был предсказуем и банален.
5. Врач рекомендовал сделать прививку перед поездкой в тропическую страну.

Translation to English

1. The couple decided to betroth each other in a private ceremony.
2. The article sparked a polemic debate among readers.
3. The patient remained in a vegetative state for several weeks after the accident.
4. The movie's plot was predictable and banal.
5. The doctor recommended getting an inoculation before traveling to the tropical country.

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Etymology

betroth: The word "betroth" comes from the Old English word "treowan," meaning "to trust," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "trauwōną"

polemic: The word "polemic" comes from the Greek word "polemikos," meaning "warlike," which is derived from "polemos" (war)

vegetative: The word "vegetative" comes from the Latin word "vegetativus," meaning "growing," which is derived from "vegetare" (to grow)

banal: The word "banal" comes from the French word "banal," meaning "common," which is derived from "ban" (proclamation)

inoculation: The word "inoculation" comes from the Latin word "inoculare," meaning "to graft," which is derived from "in-" (into) and "oculus" (eye)

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