Learn these words: delegate, patronage, indelible, obsolescent, reactionary (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

delegate /ˈdeləˌɡet/patronage /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/indelible /ˌɪnˈdeləbl̩/obsolescent /ˌɑːbsəˈlesənt/reactionary /riˈækʃəˌneri/

Example Sentences

1. The CEO decided to delegate the task to her assistant.
2. The artist relied on the patronage of wealthy clients to support her work.
3. The memory of her first kiss was indelible in her mind.
4. The old technology was becoming obsolescent as newer models were introduced.
5. The politician's views were considered reactionary by many of his opponents.

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delegate (representative, envoy) - a person appointed or elected to represent others; give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person).
=>[delegate a task, delegate responsibility, delegate authority]
- represent personally, attend oneself
delegate (representative, envoy) - a person appointed or elected to represent others; give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person).
=>[delegate a task, delegate responsibility, delegate authority]
- represent personally, attend oneself


patronage (support, sponsorship) - (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support; the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.
=>[patronage of the arts, patronage of education, patronage of a charity]
- boycott, shun
patronage (support, sponsorship) - (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support; the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.
=>[patronage of the arts, patronage of education, patronage of a charity]
- boycott, shun


indelible (permanent, lasting) - cannot be removed, washed away or erased.
=>[indelible mark, indelible memory, indelible reputation]
- erasable, removable
indelible (permanent, lasting) - cannot be removed, washed away or erased.
=>[indelible mark, indelible memory, indelible reputation]
- erasable, removable


obsolescent (outdated, old-fashioned) - becoming obsolete.
=>[obsolescent technology, obsolescent ideas, obsolescent language]
- cutting-edge, contemporary
obsolescent (outdated, old-fashioned) - becoming obsolete.
=>[obsolescent technology, obsolescent ideas, obsolescent language]
- cutting-edge, contemporary


reactionary (conservative, traditional) - extremely conservative; an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism.
=>[reactionary politics, reactionary policies, reactionary views]
- progressive, forward-thinking
reactionary (conservative, traditional) - extremely conservative; an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism.
=>[reactionary politics, reactionary policies, reactionary views]
- progressive, forward-thinking

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Original Sentences

1. The CEO decided to delegate the task to her assistant.
2. The artist relied on the patronage of wealthy clients to support her work.
3. The memory of her first kiss was indelible in her mind.
4. The old technology was becoming obsolescent as newer models were introduced.
5. The politician's views were considered reactionary by many of his opponents.

Translation to Spanish

1. La directora ejecutiva decidió delegar la tarea en su asistente.
2. La artista contó con el patrocinio de clientes adinerados para respaldar su trabajo.
3. El recuerdo de su primer beso era imborrable en su mente.
4. La vieja tecnología se estaba volviendo obsoleta a medida que se introducían modelos más nuevos.
5. Muchos de sus oponentes consideraron reaccionarias las opiniones del político.

Translation to French

1. La PDG a décidé de déléguer la tâche à son assistante.
2. L'artiste comptait sur le mécénat de clients fortunés pour soutenir son travail.
3. Le souvenir de son premier baiser était indélébile dans son esprit.
4. L’ancienne technologie devenait obsolète à mesure que de nouveaux modèles étaient introduits.
5. Les opinions du politicien ont été considérées comme réactionnaires par nombre de ses opposants.

Translation to Portuguese

1. A CEO decidiu delegar a tarefa a seu assistente.
2. A artista contava com o patrocínio de clientes ricos para sustentar seu trabalho.
3. A lembrança de seu primeiro beijo ficou indelével em sua mente.
4. A tecnologia antiga estava se tornando obsoleta à medida que modelos mais novos eram introduzidos.
5. As opiniões do político foram consideradas reacionárias por muitos de seus oponentes.

Translation to Italian

1. L'amministratore delegato ha deciso di delegare il compito alla sua assistente.
2. L'artista si affidava al mecenatismo di clienti facoltosi per sostenere il suo lavoro.
3. Il ricordo del suo primo bacio era indelebile nella sua mente.
4. La vecchia tecnologia stava diventando obsoleta con l'introduzione di nuovi modelli.
5. Le opinioni del politico erano considerate reazionarie da molti dei suoi oppositori.

Translation to German

1. Die CEO beschloss, die Aufgabe an ihre Assistentin zu delegieren.
2. Zur Unterstützung ihrer Arbeit war die Künstlerin auf die Unterstützung wohlhabender Kunden angewiesen.
3. Die Erinnerung an ihren ersten Kuss blieb ihr unauslöschlich im Gedächtnis.
4. Die alte Technologie wurde mit der Einführung neuer Modelle veraltet.
5. Die Ansichten des Politikers wurden von vielen seiner Gegner als reaktionär angesehen.

Translation to Russian

1. Генеральный директор решила поручить эту задачу своему помощнику.
2. Для поддержки своего творчества художница полагалась на покровительство богатых клиентов.
3. Воспоминание о первом поцелуе осталось в ее памяти неизгладимым.
4. Старая технология устаревала по мере появления новых моделей.
5. Взгляды политика многие его оппоненты считали реакционными.

Translation to English

1. The CEO decided to delegate the task to her assistant.
2. The artist relied on the patronage of wealthy clients to support her work.
3. The memory of her first kiss was indelible in her mind.
4. The old technology was becoming obsolescent as newer models were introduced.
5. The politician's views were considered reactionary by many of his opponents.

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Etymology

delegate: The word "delegate" can be used as a noun or a verb, and refers to a person who is authorized to act on behalf of another person or group. It comes from the Latin word "delegare," meaning "to send on a mission," which is derived from "de-" (down) and "legare" (to send)

patronage: The word "patronage" refers to the support or sponsorship of a person or organization. It comes from the Latin word "patronus," meaning "protector" or "defender," which is derived from "pater" (father)

indelible: The word "indelible" means "permanent" or "unable to be erased." It comes from the Latin word "indelibilis," meaning "that cannot be rubbed out," which is derived from "in-" (not) and "delere" (to delete)

obsolescent: The word "obsolescent" means "becoming obsolete" or "going out of use." It comes from the Latin word "obsolescere," meaning "to fall into disuse," which is derived from "ob-" (away) and "solere" (to be accustomed)

reactionary: The word "reactionary" refers to a person who opposes political or social change. It comes from the French word "réactionnaire," meaning "opposed to progress," which is derived from "réaction" (reaction)

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