Learn these words: congruent, stiletto, bewildered, pendant, stanza (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

congruent /ˈkɒŋɡrʊənt/stiletto /stəˈletoʊ/bewildered /bəˈwɪldərd/pendant /ˈpendənt/stanza /ˈstænzə/

Example Sentences

1. The two triangles were congruent, meaning they had the same size and shape.
2. She wore a pair of black stilettos to the party.
3. The tourists looked bewildered as they tried to navigate the unfamiliar city.
4. She wore a beautiful pendant necklace that her grandmother had given her.
5. The poem consisted of four stanzas, each with four lines.

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congruent (consistent, compatible) - coinciding when superimposed; corresponding in character or kind.
=>[congruent triangles, congruent circles, congruent angles]
- incongruent, incompatible
congruent (consistent, compatible) - coinciding when superimposed; corresponding in character or kind.
=>[congruent triangles, congruent circles, congruent angles]
- incongruent, incompatible


stiletto (dagger, knife) - a small dagger with a tapered blade.
=>[stiletto heel, stiletto knife, stiletto blade]
- flat shoe
stiletto (dagger, knife) - a small dagger with a tapered blade.
=>[stiletto heel, stiletto knife, stiletto blade]
- flat shoe


bewildered (confused, puzzled) - perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment.
=>[bewildered expression, bewildered state of mind, bewildered by something]
- composed, calm
bewildered (confused, puzzled) - perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment.
=>[bewildered expression, bewildered state of mind, bewildered by something]
- composed, calm


pendant (necklace, charm) - supported from above; an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring).
=>[pendant necklace, pendant earring, pendant locket]
- earring, piece of jewelry worn on the ear
pendant (necklace, charm) - supported from above; an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring).
=>[pendant necklace, pendant earring, pendant locket]
- earring, piece of jewelry worn on the ear


stanza (verse, section) - a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem.
=>[stanza in a poem, stanza in a song, stanza in a hymn]
- verse, line of poetry
stanza (verse, section) - a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem.
=>[stanza in a poem, stanza in a song, stanza in a hymn]
- verse, line of poetry

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Original Sentences

1. The two triangles were congruent, meaning they had the same size and shape.
2. She wore a pair of black stilettos to the party.
3. The tourists looked bewildered as they tried to navigate the unfamiliar city.
4. She wore a beautiful pendant necklace that her grandmother had given her.
5. The poem consisted of four stanzas, each with four lines.

Translation to Spanish

1. Los dos triángulos eran congruentes, es decir, tenían el mismo tamaño y forma.
2. Llevó un par de tacones de aguja negros para la fiesta.
3. Los turistas parecían desconcertados mientras intentaban navegar por la ciudad desconocida.
4. Llevaba un hermoso collar con colgante que le había regalado su abuela.
5. El poema constaba de cuatro estrofas, cada una de cuatro versos.

Translation to French

1. Les deux triangles étaient congrus, c’est-à-dire qu’ils avaient la même taille et la même forme.
2. Elle portait une paire de talons aiguilles noirs à la fête.
3. Les touristes semblaient perplexes alors qu’ils essayaient de se déplacer dans cette ville inconnue.
4. Elle portait un magnifique collier pendentif que sa grand-mère lui avait offert.
5. Le poème se composait de quatre strophes, chacune de quatre vers.

Translation to Portuguese

1. Os dois triângulos eram congruentes, ou seja, tinham o mesmo tamanho e forma.
2. Ela usou um par de sapatos de salto alto pretos na festa.
3. Os turistas pareciam desnorteados enquanto tentavam navegar pela cidade desconhecida.
4. Ela usava um lindo colar com pingente que sua avó havia lhe dado.
5. O poema consistia em quatro estrofes, cada uma com quatro linhas.

Translation to Italian

1. I due triangoli erano congruenti, cioè avevano la stessa dimensione e forma.
2. Alla festa indossava un paio di tacchi a spillo neri.
3. I turisti sembravano disorientati mentre cercavano di orientarsi nella città sconosciuta.
4. Indossava una bellissima collana con ciondolo che le aveva regalato la nonna.
5. La poesia consisteva in quattro strofe, ciascuna con quattro versi.

Translation to German

1. Die beiden Dreiecke waren deckungsgleich, hatten also die gleiche Größe und Form.
2. Auf der Party trug sie ein Paar schwarze Stilettos.
3. Die Touristen sahen verwirrt aus, als sie versuchten, sich in der unbekannten Stadt zurechtzufinden.
4. Sie trug eine wunderschöne Halskette mit Anhänger, die ihr ihre Großmutter geschenkt hatte.
5. Das Gedicht bestand aus vier Strophen mit jeweils vier Zeilen.

Translation to Russian

1. Два треугольника были конгруэнтны, то есть имели одинаковый размер и форму.
2. На вечеринку она надела пару черных туфель на шпильке.
3. Туристы выглядели растерянными, пытаясь ориентироваться в незнакомом городе.
4. На ней было красивое ожерелье с подвеской, которое подарила ей бабушка.
5. Стихотворение состояло из четырех строф, каждая из которых состояла из четырех строк.

Translation to English

1. The two triangles were congruent, meaning they had the same size and shape.
2. She wore a pair of black stilettos to the party.
3. The tourists looked bewildered as they tried to navigate the unfamiliar city.
4. She wore a beautiful pendant necklace that her grandmother had given her.
5. The poem consisted of four stanzas, each with four lines.

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Etymology

congruent: The word "congruent" means "in agreement" or "corresponding in character or kind." It comes from the Latin word "congruere," meaning "to come together" or "to agree"

stiletto: The word "stiletto" refers to a type of knife or dagger with a long, slender blade and a pointed tip. It comes from the Italian word "stiletto," meaning "small dagger," which is derived from "stile" (point)

bewildered: The word "bewildered" means "confused" or "puzzled." It comes from the Old English word "bewildrian," meaning "to lead astray" or "to confuse"

pendant: The word "pendant" refers to a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or cord around the neck. It comes from the Old French word "pendre," meaning "to hang," which is derived from the Latin word "pendere" (to hang)

stanza: The word "stanza" refers to a group of lines in a poem that form a unit. It comes from the Italian word "stanza," meaning "room," which is derived from the Latin word "stantia" (standing)

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