Learn these words: conflagration, typify, proxy, wittingly, pastoral (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

conflagration /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃn̩/typify /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/proxy /ˈprɑːksi/wittingly /ˈwɪtɪŋli/pastoral /ˈpæstərəl/

Example Sentences

  1. The fire quickly turned into a conflagration that destroyed the entire building.
  2. The painting typified the style of the artist's work.
  3. She was appointed as a proxy to represent the company at the meeting.
  4. He wittingly made the decision to take the risk.
  5. The pastoral landscape was a peaceful and idyllic scene.

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

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  • conflagration (inferno, blaze) - a very intense and uncontrolled fire.
    =>[conflagration of a building, conflagration of a forest, conflagration of a conflict]
    - calm, tranquility
  • typify (represent, exemplify) - express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of.
    =>[typify a group of people, typify a historical period, typify a literary genre]
    - be atypical, be an exception
  • proxy (substitute, representative) - a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting; a person authorized to act for another.
    =>[proxy for a person, proxy for a vote, proxy for an opinion]
    - personally present, involved
  • wittingly (knowingly, intentionally) - adv. with full knowledge and deliberation.
    =>[wittingly done, wittingly said, wittingly chosen]
    - unwittingly, accidentally
  • pastoral (rural, rustic) - of or relating to a pastor; suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene.
    =>[pastoral scene, pastoral landscape, pastoral poem]
    - urban, city-oriented

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Original Sentences

  1. The fire quickly turned into a conflagration that destroyed the entire building.
  2. The painting typified the style of the artist's work.
  3. She was appointed as a proxy to represent the company at the meeting.
  4. He wittingly made the decision to take the risk.
  5. The pastoral landscape was a peaceful and idyllic scene.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El fuego rápidamente se convirtió en un incendio que destruyó todo el edificio.
  2. La pintura tipifica el estilo de la obra del artista.
  3. Fue designada apoderada para representar a la empresa en la junta.
  4. Él conscientemente tomó la decisión de correr el riesgo.
  5. El paisaje pastoral era un escenario pacífico e idílico.

Translation to French

  1. L’incendie s’est rapidement transformé en incendie qui a détruit l’ensemble du bâtiment.
  2. Le tableau symbolisait le style du travail de l'artiste.
  3. Elle a été désignée comme mandataire pour représenter la société à l'assemblée.
  4. Il a volontairement pris la décision de prendre le risque.
  5. Le paysage pastoral était une scène paisible et idyllique.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O fogo rapidamente se transformou em uma conflagração que destruiu todo o edifício.
  2. A pintura caracterizava o estilo do trabalho do artista.
  3. Ela foi nomeada como procuradora para representar a empresa na reunião.
  4. Ele tomou a decisão de assumir o risco conscientemente.
  5. A paisagem pastoral era uma cena pacífica e idílica.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'incendio si trasformò rapidamente in una conflagrazione che distrusse l'intero edificio.
  2. Il dipinto rappresenta lo stile del lavoro dell'artista.
  3. Fu nominata come delegata a rappresentare la società alla riunione.
  4. Ha deciso consapevolmente di correre il rischio.
  5. Il paesaggio pastorale era una scena pacifica e idilliaca.

Translation to German

  1. Das Feuer entwickelte sich schnell zu einer Feuersbrunst, die das gesamte Gebäude zerstörte.
  2. Das Gemälde verkörperte den Stil der Arbeit des Künstlers.
  3. Sie wurde als Stimmrechtsvertreterin zur Vertretung des Unternehmens bei der Versammlung ernannt.
  4. Er hat bewusst die Entscheidung getroffen, das Risiko einzugehen.
  5. Die pastorale Landschaft war eine friedliche und idyllische Szene.

Translation to Russian

  1. Пожар быстро перерос в пожар, уничтоживший все здание.
  2. Картина характеризовала стиль творчества художника.
  3. Она была назначена доверенным лицом, представляющим компанию на собрании.
  4. Он сознательно принял решение пойти на риск.
  5. Пасторальный пейзаж представлял собой мирную и идиллическую сцену.

Translation to English

  1. The fire quickly turned into a conflagration that destroyed the entire building.
  2. The painting typified the style of the artist's work.
  3. She was appointed as a proxy to represent the company at the meeting.
  4. He wittingly made the decision to take the risk.
  5. The pastoral landscape was a peaceful and idyllic scene.

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Etymology

conflagration: The word "conflagration" comes from the Latin word "conflagrare," meaning "to burn up," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "flagrare" (to burn)

typify: The word "typify" comes from the Latin word "typus," meaning "type," which is derived from the Greek word "typos" (impression)

proxy: The word "proxy" comes from the Latin word "procurator," meaning "agent," which is derived from "pro-" (for) and "curare" (to take care of)

wittingly: The word "wittingly" comes from the Old English word "witan," meaning "to know," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*witanan" (to see)

pastoral: The word "pastoral" comes from the Latin word "pastor," meaning "shepherd," which is derived from "pascere" (to feed)


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