Learn these words: cater, martyr, overtone, heretical, exceed (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

cater /ˈkeɪtər/martyr /ˈmɑːrtər/overtone /ˈovərˌtoʊn/heretical /həˈretɪkl̩/exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/

Example Sentences

1. The restaurant was able to cater to the dietary restrictions of all its customers.
2. He was willing to become a martyr for his cause.
3. The speech had an overtone of optimism and hope.
4. His views were considered heretical by the mainstream religious community.
5. The company was able to exceed its sales targets for the quarter.

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cater (provide, supply) - supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets; provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.
=>[cater to the needs of others, cater to the tastes of the crowd, cater to the demands of the market]
- neglect, ignore
cater (provide, supply) - supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets; provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.
=>[cater to the needs of others, cater to the tastes of the crowd, cater to the demands of the market]
- neglect, ignore


martyr (sufferer, victim) - one who suffers for the sake of principle; one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion.
=>[martyr to a cause, martyr for the truth, martyr for one's beliefs]
- opportunist, self-preserver
martyr (sufferer, victim) - one who suffers for the sake of principle; one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion.
=>[martyr to a cause, martyr for the truth, martyr for one's beliefs]
- opportunist, self-preserver


overtone (connotation, implication) - a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency; (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality.
=>[overtone of sadness, overtone of menace, overtone of irony]
- undertone, secondary meaning
overtone (connotation, implication) - a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency; (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality.
=>[overtone of sadness, overtone of menace, overtone of irony]
- undertone, secondary meaning


heretical (unorthodox, dissenting) - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
=>[heretical views, heretical doctrine, heretical statement]
- orthodox, conventional
heretical (unorthodox, dissenting) - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
=>[heretical views, heretical doctrine, heretical statement]
- orthodox, conventional


exceed (surpass, go beyond) - go beyond; go beyond.
=>[exceed expectations, exceed limits, exceed one's capabilities]
- fall short of, fail to meet expectations
exceed (surpass, go beyond) - go beyond; go beyond.
=>[exceed expectations, exceed limits, exceed one's capabilities]
- fall short of, fail to meet expectations

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Original Sentences

1. The restaurant was able to cater to the dietary restrictions of all its customers.
2. He was willing to become a martyr for his cause.
3. The speech had an overtone of optimism and hope.
4. His views were considered heretical by the mainstream religious community.
5. The company was able to exceed its sales targets for the quarter.

Translation to Spanish

1. El restaurante pudo satisfacer las restricciones dietéticas de todos sus clientes.
2. Estaba dispuesto a convertirse en mártir por su causa.
3. El discurso tuvo un tono de optimismo y esperanza.
4. Sus puntos de vista fueron considerados heréticos por la comunidad religiosa dominante.
5. La empresa pudo superar sus objetivos de ventas para el trimestre.

Translation to French

1. Le restaurant a su répondre aux restrictions alimentaires de tous ses clients.
2. Il était prêt à devenir un martyr pour sa cause.
3. Le discours avait une connotation d’optimisme et d’espoir.
4. Ses opinions étaient considérées comme hérétiques par la communauté religieuse dominante.
5. L'entreprise a pu dépasser ses objectifs de ventes pour le trimestre.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O restaurante foi capaz de atender às restrições alimentares de todos os clientes.
2. Ele estava disposto a se tornar um mártir por sua causa.
3. O discurso tinha um tom de otimismo e esperança.
4. Suas opiniões foram consideradas heréticas pela comunidade religiosa dominante.
5. A empresa conseguiu superar suas metas de vendas para o trimestre.

Translation to Italian

1. Il ristorante era in grado di soddisfare le restrizioni dietetiche di tutti i suoi clienti.
2. Era disposto a diventare un martire per la sua causa.
3. Il discorso aveva un tono di ottimismo e speranza.
4. Le sue opinioni erano considerate eretiche dalla comunità religiosa tradizionale.
5. L'azienda è riuscita a superare gli obiettivi di vendita del trimestre.

Translation to German

1. Das Restaurant konnte auf die Ernährungseinschränkungen aller seiner Kunden eingehen.
2. Er war bereit, für seine Sache ein Märtyrer zu werden.
3. Die Rede hatte einen Unterton von Optimismus und Hoffnung.
4. Seine Ansichten wurden von der Mainstream-Religionsgemeinschaft als ketzerisch angesehen.
5. Das Unternehmen konnte seine Umsatzziele für das Quartal übertreffen.

Translation to Russian

1. Ресторан смог удовлетворить диетические ограничения всех своих клиентов.
2. Он был готов стать мучеником за свое дело.
3. Речь носила оттенок оптимизма и надежды.
4. Основная религиозная общественность сочла его взгляды еретическими.
5. Компания смогла перевыполнить план продаж за квартал.

Translation to English

1. The restaurant was able to cater to the dietary restrictions of all its customers.
2. He was willing to become a martyr for his cause.
3. The speech had an overtone of optimism and hope.
4. His views were considered heretical by the mainstream religious community.
5. The company was able to exceed its sales targets for the quarter.

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Etymology

cater: The word "cater" comes from the Old French word "acater," meaning "to buy provisions," which is derived from "a-" (to) and "chat" (cat)

martyr: The word "martyr" comes from the Greek word "martys," meaning "witness," which is derived from "mar-" (to remember)

overtone: The word "overtone" comes from the Old English word "ofertryn," meaning "upper tone," which is derived from "ofer" (over) and "tryn" (tone)

heretical: The word "heretical" comes from the Greek word "hairetikos," meaning "able to choose," which is derived from "hairein" (to choose)

exceed: The word "exceed" comes from the Latin word "excedere," meaning "to go beyond," which is derived from "ex-" (out) and "cedere" (to go)

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