Learn these words: extraneous, abrade, insular, commemorate, foreshore (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

extraneous /ekˈstreɪniəs/abrade /əˈbreɪd/insular /ˈɪnsələr/commemorate /kəˈmeməˌret/foreshore /ˈfɔːʃɔːr/

Example Sentences

  1. The professor asked the students to focus on the main topic and avoid extraneous details.
  2. The rough surface of the rock could abrade the skin if touched too hard.
  3. The small island was known for its insular culture and traditions.
  4. The statue was erected to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
  5. The beach was crowded with people enjoying the sun and the foreshore.

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

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  • extraneous (irrelevant, unrelated) - not essential; not pertinent to the matter under consideration.
    =>[extraneous information, extraneous details, extraneous factors]
    - essential, relevant
  • abrade (erode, wear) - wear away; rub hard or scrub.
    =>[abrade the skin, abrade the surface, abrade the material]
    - smooth, polish
  • insular (isolated, detached) - narrowly restricted in outlook or scope; suggestive of the isolated life of an island.
    =>[insular attitude, insular mentality, insular perspective]
    - cosmopolitan, worldly
  • commemorate (celebrate, honor) - call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony; be or provide a memorial to a person or an event.
    =>[commemorate an event, commemorate a person, commemorate a victory]
    - forget, neglect
  • foreshore (beach, shore) - the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark.
    =>[foreshore of a beach, foreshore of a lake, foreshore of a river]
    - inland, interior

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Original Sentences

  1. The professor asked the students to focus on the main topic and avoid extraneous details.
  2. The rough surface of the rock could abrade the skin if touched too hard.
  3. The small island was known for its insular culture and traditions.
  4. The statue was erected to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
  5. The beach was crowded with people enjoying the sun and the foreshore.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que se centraran en el tema principal y evitaran detalles superfluos.
  2. La superficie rugosa de la roca podría desgastar la piel si se toca con demasiada fuerza.
  3. La pequeña isla era conocida por su cultura y tradiciones insulares.
  4. La estatua fue erigida para conmemorar a los soldados que murieron en la guerra.
  5. La playa estaba llena de gente disfrutando del sol y de la playa.

Translation to French

  1. Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de se concentrer sur le sujet principal et d'éviter les détails superflus.
  2. La surface rugueuse de la roche pourrait éroder la peau si elle est touchée trop fort.
  3. La petite île était connue pour sa culture et ses traditions insulaires.
  4. La statue a été érigée pour commémorer les soldats morts pendant la guerre.
  5. La plage était bondée de gens profitant du soleil et de l'estran.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O professor pediu aos alunos que se concentrassem no tópico principal e evitassem detalhes estranhos.
  2. A superfície áspera da rocha pode desgastar a pele se for tocada com muita força.
  3. A pequena ilha era conhecida por sua cultura e tradições insulares.
  4. A estátua foi erguida para homenagear os soldados que morreram na guerra.
  5. A praia estava lotada de pessoas aproveitando o sol e a orla.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il professore chiese agli studenti di concentrarsi sull'argomento principale e di evitare dettagli estranei.
  2. La superficie ruvida della roccia potrebbe abradere la pelle se toccata con troppa forza.
  3. La piccola isola era nota per la sua cultura e le sue tradizioni insulari.
  4. La statua fu eretta per commemorare i soldati morti in guerra.
  5. La spiaggia era affollata di persone che si godevano il sole e la battigia.

Translation to German

  1. Der Professor forderte die Studierenden auf, sich auf das Hauptthema zu konzentrieren und überflüssige Details zu vermeiden.
  2. Die raue Oberfläche des Gesteins könnte bei zu starker Berührung die Haut abschürfen.
  3. Die kleine Insel war für ihre Inselkultur und Traditionen bekannt.
  4. Die Statue wurde zum Gedenken an die im Krieg gefallenen Soldaten errichtet.
  5. Der Strand war voller Menschen, die die Sonne und das Küstenvorland genossen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Профессор попросил студентов сосредоточиться на основной теме и избегать посторонних деталей.
  2. Шероховатая поверхность камня может поцарапать кожу, если к ней прикоснуться слишком сильно.
  3. Маленький остров был известен своей островной культурой и традициями.
  4. Статуя была установлена в память о воинах, погибших на войне.
  5. На пляже было полно людей, наслаждающихся солнцем и береговой полосой.

Translation to English

  1. The professor asked the students to focus on the main topic and avoid extraneous details.
  2. The rough surface of the rock could abrade the skin if touched too hard.
  3. The small island was known for its insular culture and traditions.
  4. The statue was erected to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
  5. The beach was crowded with people enjoying the sun and the foreshore.

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Etymology

extraneous: The word "extraneous" comes from the Latin word "extraneus," meaning "foreign," which is derived from "extra" (outside)

abrade: The word "abrade" comes from the Latin word "abradere," meaning "to scrape off," which is derived from "ab-" (away) and "radere" (to scrape)

insular: The word "insular" comes from the Latin word "insula," meaning "island," which is derived from "in-" (in) and "salum" (sea)

commemorate: The word "commemorate" comes from the Latin word "commemorare," meaning "to remember," which is derived from "com-" (together) and "memor" (mindful)

foreshore: The word "foreshore" comes from the Middle English word "foreshore," meaning "the part of the shore that is exposed at low tide," which is derived from "fore-" (before) and "shore"


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