Learn these words: census, magnificence, complaisance, interloper, physiology (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

census /ˈsensəs/magnificence /mægˈnɪfəsəns/complaisance /kəmˈpleɪzəns/interloper /ˈɪntəloʊpər/physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

Example Sentences

  1. The government conducts a census every ten years to gather information about the population.
  2. The magnificence of the palace took her breath away.
  3. His complaisance made him popular among his colleagues.
  4. The new employee felt like an interloper among the tight-knit group.
  5. The study of human physiology is essential for understanding how the body works.

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

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  • census (enumeration, count) - a periodic count of the population; conduct a census.
    =>[census data, census bureau, census taker]
    - non-census, population count
  • magnificence (grandeur, splendor) - the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; splendid or imposing in size or appearance.
    =>[magnificence of a view, magnificence of a building, magnificence of a work of art]
    - mediocrity, ordinariness
  • complaisance (affability, amiability) - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
    =>[complaisance of a child, complaisance of a friend, complaisance of a colleague]
    - disobedience, defiance
  • interloper (intruder, trespasser) - someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission.
    =>[interloper in a conversation, interloper in a relationship, interloper in a meeting]
    - welcome guest, invited participant
  • physiology (biology, anatomy) - processes and functions of an organism; the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms.
    =>[physiology of the brain, physiology of the heart, physiology of the body]
    - psychology, study of the mind

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Original Sentences

  1. The government conducts a census every ten years to gather information about the population.
  2. The magnificence of the palace took her breath away.
  3. His complaisance made him popular among his colleagues.
  4. The new employee felt like an interloper among the tight-knit group.
  5. The study of human physiology is essential for understanding how the body works.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El gobierno realiza un censo cada diez años para recopilar información sobre la población.
  2. La magnificencia del palacio la dejó sin aliento.
  3. Su complacencia lo hizo popular entre sus colegas.
  4. El nuevo empleado se sentía como un intruso entre el grupo muy unido.
  5. El estudio de la fisiología humana es fundamental para comprender cómo funciona el cuerpo.

Translation to French

  1. Le gouvernement procède à un recensement tous les dix ans pour recueillir des informations sur la population.
  2. La magnificence du palais lui coupa le souffle.
  3. Sa complaisance le rendit populaire parmi ses collègues.
  4. Le nouvel employé se sentait comme un intrus au sein d’un groupe soudé.
  5. L’étude de la physiologie humaine est essentielle pour comprendre le fonctionnement du corps.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O governo realiza um censo a cada dez anos para coletar informações sobre a população.
  2. A magnificência do palácio a deixou sem fôlego.
  3. Sua complacência o tornou popular entre seus colegas.
  4. O novo funcionário se sentiu como um intruso em meio ao grupo unido.
  5. O estudo da fisiologia humana é essencial para entender como o corpo funciona.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il governo conduce un censimento ogni dieci anni per raccogliere informazioni sulla popolazione.
  2. La magnificenza del palazzo la lasciò senza fiato.
  3. La sua compiacenza lo rese popolare tra i colleghi.
  4. Il nuovo dipendente si sentiva un intruso nel gruppo affiatato.
  5. Lo studio della fisiologia umana è essenziale per comprendere il funzionamento del corpo.

Translation to German

  1. Die Regierung führt alle zehn Jahre eine Volkszählung durch, um Informationen über die Bevölkerung zu sammeln.
  2. Die Pracht des Palastes raubte ihr den Atem.
  3. Seine Gefälligkeit machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen beliebt.
  4. Der neue Mitarbeiter fühlte sich wie ein Eindringling in der eingeschworenen Gruppe.
  5. Das Studium der menschlichen Physiologie ist für das Verständnis der Funktionsweise des Körpers unerlässlich.

Translation to Russian

  1. Правительство проводит перепись каждые десять лет для сбора информации о населении.
  2. От великолепия дворца у нее перехватило дыхание.
  3. Его покладистость сделала его популярным среди коллег.
  4. Новый сотрудник чувствовал себя чужаком в сплоченном коллективе.
  5. Изучение физиологии человека имеет важное значение для понимания того, как работает организм.

Translation to English

  1. The government conducts a census every ten years to gather information about the population.
  2. The magnificence of the palace took her breath away.
  3. His complaisance made him popular among his colleagues.
  4. The new employee felt like an interloper among the tight-knit group.
  5. The study of human physiology is essential for understanding how the body works.

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Etymology

census: The word "census" comes from the Latin word "censere," meaning "to assess," which is derived from "censor" (assessor)

magnificence: The word "magnificence" comes from the Latin word "magnificentia," meaning "greatness," which is derived from "magnus" (great)

complaisance: The word "complaisance" comes from the French word "complaisance," meaning "willingness to please," which is derived from "complaire" (to please)

interloper: The word "interloper" comes from the Middle English word "enterloper," meaning "unauthorized trader," which is derived from the Dutch word "enten" (to graft) and "loopen" (to run)

physiology: The word "physiology" comes from the Greek word "physis," meaning "nature," and "logos," meaning "study of"


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