Learn these words: epilogue, unadorned, conservatism, hale, hallmark (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

epilogue /ˈepəˌlɒɡ/unadorned /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/conservatism /kənˈsɝːvəˌtɪzəm/hale /ˈheɪl/hallmark /ˈhɑːlˌmɑːrk/

Example Sentences

1. The epilogue tied up all the loose ends of the story.
2. She preferred the unadorned beauty of nature to the flashy lights of the city.
3. His conservatism made him hesitant to try new things.
4. Despite his age, he was hale and hearty and could still run a marathon.
5. The hallmark of a good leader is their ability to inspire and motivate their team.

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epilogue (conclusion, ending) - a short passage added at the end of a literary work; a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.
=>[epilogue to a novel, epilogue to a life, epilogue to a story]
- prologue, introduction
epilogue (conclusion, ending) - a short passage added at the end of a literary work; a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.
=>[epilogue to a novel, epilogue to a life, epilogue to a story]
- prologue, introduction


unadorned (plain, simple) - not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction.
=>[unadorned beauty, unadorned truth, unadorned reality]
- ornate, decorated
unadorned (plain, simple) - not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction.
=>[unadorned beauty, unadorned truth, unadorned reality]
- ornate, decorated


conservatism (traditionalism, orthodoxy) - a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.
=>[conservatism in politics, conservatism in religion, conservatism in social matters]
- progressivism, liberalism
conservatism (traditionalism, orthodoxy) - a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.
=>[conservatism in politics, conservatism in religion, conservatism in social matters]
- progressivism, liberalism


hale (healthy, robust) - exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; prolific United States writer (1822-1909).
=>[hale and hearty, hale and robust, hale and healthy]
- infirm, unwell
hale (healthy, robust) - exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; prolific United States writer (1822-1909).
=>[hale and hearty, hale and robust, hale and healthy]
- infirm, unwell


hallmark (characteristic, trait) - a distinctive characteristic or attribute; a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity.
=>[hallmark of quality, hallmark of excellence, hallmark of a particular style]
- anomaly, irregularity
hallmark (characteristic, trait) - a distinctive characteristic or attribute; a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity.
=>[hallmark of quality, hallmark of excellence, hallmark of a particular style]
- anomaly, irregularity

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Original Sentences

1. The epilogue tied up all the loose ends of the story.
2. She preferred the unadorned beauty of nature to the flashy lights of the city.
3. His conservatism made him hesitant to try new things.
4. Despite his age, he was hale and hearty and could still run a marathon.
5. The hallmark of a good leader is their ability to inspire and motivate their team.

Translation to Spanish

1. El epílogo ató todos los cabos sueltos de la historia.
2. Prefería la belleza sin adornos de la naturaleza a las llamativas luces de la ciudad.
3. Su conservadurismo le hizo dudar a la hora de probar cosas nuevas.
4. A pesar de su edad, estaba sano y fuerte y todavía podía correr un maratón.
5. El sello distintivo de un buen líder es su capacidad para inspirar y motivar a su equipo.

Translation to French

1. L’épilogue a réglé tous les détails de l’histoire.
2. Elle préférait la beauté pure de la nature aux lumières flashy de la ville.
3. Son conservatisme le faisait hésiter à essayer de nouvelles choses.
4. Malgré son âge, il était en bonne santé et pouvait encore courir un marathon.
5. La marque d’un bon leader est sa capacité à inspirer et à motiver son équipe.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O epílogo amarrou todas as pontas soltas da história.
2. Ela preferia a beleza sem adornos da natureza às luzes chamativas da cidade.
3. Seu conservadorismo o deixava hesitante em experimentar coisas novas.
4. Apesar de sua idade, ele era forte e vigoroso e ainda podia correr uma maratona.
5. A marca registrada de um bom líder é sua capacidade de inspirar e motivar a equipe.

Translation to Italian

1. L'epilogo della vicenda chiudeva tutti i punti in sospeso della storia.
2. Preferiva la bellezza disadorna della natura alle luci appariscenti della città.
3. Il suo conservatorismo lo rendeva riluttante a provare cose nuove.
4. Nonostante l'età, era sano e robusto e poteva ancora correre una maratona.
5. Il segno distintivo di un buon leader è la capacità di ispirare e motivare la propria squadra.

Translation to German

1. Der Epilog fasst alle losen Enden der Geschichte zusammen.
2. Sie zog die schmucklose Schönheit der Natur den grellen Lichtern der Stadt vor.
3. Sein Konservatismus ließ ihn zögern, neue Dinge auszuprobieren.
4. Trotz seines Alters war er gesund und munter und konnte immer noch einen Marathon laufen.
5. Das Markenzeichen einer guten Führungskraft ist ihre Fähigkeit, ihr Team zu inspirieren und zu motivieren.

Translation to Russian

1. Эпилог связал все концы истории.
2. Ярким огням города она предпочитала неприукрашенную красоту природы.
3. Его консерватизм заставлял его нерешительно пробовать что-то новое.
4. Несмотря на свой возраст, он был здоров и бодр и все еще мог пробежать марафон.
5. Отличительной чертой хорошего лидера является его способность вдохновлять и мотивировать свою команду.

Translation to English

1. The epilogue tied up all the loose ends of the story.
2. She preferred the unadorned beauty of nature to the flashy lights of the city.
3. His conservatism made him hesitant to try new things.
4. Despite his age, he was hale and hearty and could still run a marathon.
5. The hallmark of a good leader is their ability to inspire and motivate their team.

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Etymology

epilogue: The word "epilogue" comes from the Greek word "epilogos," meaning "conclusion," which is derived from "epi-" (upon) and "logos" (word)

unadorned: The word "unadorned" comes from the Latin word "adornare," meaning "to decorate," which is derived from "ad-" (to) and "ornare" (to decorate)

conservatism: The word "conservatism" comes from the Latin word "conservare," meaning "to preserve," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "servare" (to keep)

hale: The word "hale" comes from the Old English word "hal," meaning "healthy," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hailaz"

hallmark: The word "hallmark" comes from the Middle English word "halmarke," meaning "official mark of goldsmiths," which is derived from "halig" (holy) and "mearc" (mark)

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