Learn these words: churlish, cacophony, waft, drought, ungainly (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

churlish /ˈtʃɝːˌlɪʃ/cacophony /kæˈkɑːfəni/waft /ˈwɑːft/drought /ˈdraʊt/ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

Example Sentences

1. His churlish behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
2. The sound of the traffic created a cacophony in the city.
3. The scent of the flowers wafted through the air.
4. The drought had a devastating effect on the crops.
5. The dancer's movements were ungainly and lacked grace.

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churlish (rude, impolite) - having a bad disposition; surly; rude and boorish.
=>[churlish behavior, churlish attitude, churlish remark]
- gracious, polite
churlish (rude, impolite) - having a bad disposition; surly; rude and boorish.
=>[churlish behavior, churlish attitude, churlish remark]
- gracious, polite


cacophony (noise, discord) - loud confusing disagreeable sounds; a loud harsh or strident noise.
=>[cacophony of sounds, cacophony of noises, cacophony of voices]
- harmony, concord
cacophony (noise, discord) - loud confusing disagreeable sounds; a loud harsh or strident noise.
=>[cacophony of sounds, cacophony of noises, cacophony of voices]
- harmony, concord


waft (drift, float) - a long flag; often tapering; be driven or carried along, as by the air.
=>[scent wafting through the air, aroma wafting from the kitchen, music wafting from the distance]
- sink, fall
waft (drift, float) - a long flag; often tapering; be driven or carried along, as by the air.
=>[scent wafting through the air, aroma wafting from the kitchen, music wafting from the distance]
- sink, fall


drought (dry spell, aridity) - a shortage of rainfall; a prolonged shortage.
=>[drought conditions, drought-stricken area, drought-resistant plant]
- flood, deluge
drought (dry spell, aridity) - a shortage of rainfall; a prolonged shortage.
=>[drought conditions, drought-stricken area, drought-resistant plant]
- flood, deluge


ungainly (awkward, clumsy) - lacking grace in movement or posture; difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
=>[ungainly gait, ungainly posture, ungainly movement]
- graceful, elegant
ungainly (awkward, clumsy) - lacking grace in movement or posture; difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
=>[ungainly gait, ungainly posture, ungainly movement]
- graceful, elegant

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Original Sentences

1. His churlish behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
2. The sound of the traffic created a cacophony in the city.
3. The scent of the flowers wafted through the air.
4. The drought had a devastating effect on the crops.
5. The dancer's movements were ungainly and lacked grace.

Translation to Spanish

1. Su comportamiento grosero lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
2. El sonido del tráfico creó una cacofonía en la ciudad.
3. El aroma de las flores flotaba en el aire.
4. La sequía tuvo un efecto devastador en los cultivos.
5. Los movimientos de la bailarina eran desgarbados y carentes de gracia.

Translation to French

1. Son comportement grossier le rendait impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
2. Le bruit de la circulation créait une cacophonie dans la ville.
3. Le parfum des fleurs flottait dans l’air.
4. La sécheresse a eu un effet dévastateur sur les récoltes.
5. Les mouvements du danseur étaient disgracieux et manquaient de grâce.

Translation to Portuguese

1. Seu comportamento grosseiro o tornou impopular entre seus colegas.
2. O som do tráfego criou uma cacofonia na cidade.
3. O perfume das flores se espalhava pelo ar.
4. A seca teve um efeito devastador sobre as plantações.
5. Os movimentos da dançarina eram desajeitados e sem graça.

Translation to Italian

1. Il suo comportamento scortese lo rese impopolare tra i suoi coetanei.
2. Il rumore del traffico creava una cacofonia nella città.
3. Il profumo dei fiori aleggiava nell'aria.
4. La siccità ha avuto un effetto devastante sui raccolti.
5. I movimenti della ballerina erano sgraziati e privi di grazia.

Translation to German

1. Sein unhöfliches Verhalten machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
2. Der Lärm des Verkehrs verursachte eine Kakophonie in der Stadt.
3. Der Duft der Blumen wehte durch die Luft.
4. Die Dürre hatte verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.
5. Die Bewegungen der Tänzerin waren unbeholfen und es fehlte ihnen an Anmut.

Translation to Russian

1. Его грубое поведение сделало его непопулярным среди сверстников.
2. Шум транспорта создавал в городе какофонию.
3. В воздухе разлился аромат цветов.
4. Засуха оказала разрушительное воздействие на урожай.
5. Движения танцовщицы были неуклюжими и лишенными грации.

Translation to English

1. His churlish behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
2. The sound of the traffic created a cacophony in the city.
3. The scent of the flowers wafted through the air.
4. The drought had a devastating effect on the crops.
5. The dancer's movements were ungainly and lacked grace.

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Etymology

churlish: The word "churlish" comes from the Old English word "ceorlisc," meaning "of or belonging to a churl," which is derived from "ceorl" (a freeman of the lowest class)

cacophony: The word "cacophony" comes from the Greek word "kakophonia," meaning "bad sound," which is derived from "kakos" (bad) and "phone" (sound)

waft: The word "waft" comes from the Middle English word "waften," meaning "to carry," which is derived from the Old Norse word "vaft" (to float)

drought: The word "drought" comes from the Old English word "drugath," meaning "dryness," which is derived from "dryge" (dry)

ungainly: The word "ungainly" comes from the Middle English word "ungain," meaning "unfit," which is derived from "gain" (suitable)

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