Learn these words: immense, gauntlet, testy, severely, perception (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

immense /ˌɪˈmens/gauntlet /ˈɡɒntlət/testy /ˈtesti/severely /səˈvɪrli/perception /pərˈsepʃn̩/

Example Sentences

1. The task of building a skyscraper was an immense undertaking.
2. The knight threw down his gauntlet, challenging his opponent to a duel.
3. He was testy and easily irritated after a long day at work.
4. The storm severely damaged the house and left it uninhabitable.
5. Our perception of the world is shaped by our experiences and beliefs.

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immense (huge, vast) - unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope.
=>[immense size, immense power, immense wealth]
- tiny, small
immense (huge, vast) - unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope.
=>[immense size, immense power, immense wealth]
- tiny, small


gauntlet (challenge, ordeal) - a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim; a glove with long sleeve.
=>[gauntlet of fire, gauntlet of criticism, gauntlet of challenges]
- easy task, simple challenge
gauntlet (challenge, ordeal) - a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim; a glove with long sleeve.
=>[gauntlet of fire, gauntlet of criticism, gauntlet of challenges]
- easy task, simple challenge


testy (irritable, grumpy) - easily irritated or annoyed.
=>[testy person, testy mood, testy response]
- calm, patient
testy (irritable, grumpy) - easily irritated or annoyed.
=>[testy person, testy mood, testy response]
- calm, patient


severely (harshly, strictly) - adv. to a severe or serious degree; causing great damage or hardship.
=>[severely injured, severely damaged, severely punished]
- mildly, slightly
severely (harshly, strictly) - adv. to a severe or serious degree; causing great damage or hardship.
=>[severely injured, severely damaged, severely punished]
- mildly, slightly


perception (awareness, understanding) - the process of perceiving; knowledge gained by perceiving.
=>[perception of reality, perception of beauty, perception of value]
- illusion, misconception
perception (awareness, understanding) - the process of perceiving; knowledge gained by perceiving.
=>[perception of reality, perception of beauty, perception of value]
- illusion, misconception

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Original Sentences

1. The task of building a skyscraper was an immense undertaking.
2. The knight threw down his gauntlet, challenging his opponent to a duel.
3. He was testy and easily irritated after a long day at work.
4. The storm severely damaged the house and left it uninhabitable.
5. Our perception of the world is shaped by our experiences and beliefs.

Translation to Spanish

1. La tarea de construir un rascacielos fue una empresa inmensa.
2. El caballero arrojó su guante, desafiando a su oponente a duelo.
3. Estaba irritable y se irritaba fácilmente después de un largo día de trabajo.
4. La tormenta dañó gravemente la casa y la dejó inhabitable.
5. Nuestra percepción del mundo está determinada por nuestras experiencias y creencias.

Translation to French

1. La tâche de construire un gratte-ciel était une immense entreprise.
2. Le chevalier jeta son gant, défiant son adversaire en duel.
3. Il était irritable et facilement irrité après une longue journée de travail.
4. La tempête a gravement endommagé la maison et l'a rendue inhabitable.
5. Notre perception du monde est façonnée par nos expériences et nos croyances.

Translation to Portuguese

1. A tarefa de construir um arranha-céu era um empreendimento imenso.
2. O cavaleiro lançou sua manopla, desafiando seu oponente para um duelo.
3. Ele era temperamental e se irritava facilmente após um longo dia de trabalho.
4. A tempestade danificou gravemente a casa e a deixou inabitável.
5. Nossa percepção do mundo é moldada por nossas experiências e crenças.

Translation to Italian

1. Il compito di costruire un grattacielo era un'impresa immensa.
2. Il cavaliere gettò il guanto di sfida, sfidando il suo avversario a duello.
3. Era irascibile e si irritava facilmente dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro.
4. La tempesta danneggiò gravemente la casa e la rese inabitabile.
5. La nostra percezione del mondo è plasmata dalle nostre esperienze e convinzioni.

Translation to German

1. Der Bau eines Wolkenkratzers war ein gewaltiges Unterfangen.
2. Der Ritter warf seinen Fehdehandschuh hin und forderte seinen Gegner zum Duell heraus.
3. Nach einem langen Arbeitstag war er gereizt und leicht gereizt.
4. Der Sturm beschädigte das Haus schwer und machte es unbewohnbar.
5. Unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt wird durch unsere Erfahrungen und Überzeugungen geprägt.

Translation to Russian

1. Задача строительства небоскреба была огромной задачей.
2. Рыцарь бросил перчатку, вызывая противника на дуэль.
3. Он был вспыльчивым и легко раздражался после долгого рабочего дня.
4. Ураган серьезно повредил дом и сделал его непригодным для проживания.
5. Наше восприятие мира формируется нашим опытом и убеждениями.

Translation to English

1. The task of building a skyscraper was an immense undertaking.
2. The knight threw down his gauntlet, challenging his opponent to a duel.
3. He was testy and easily irritated after a long day at work.
4. The storm severely damaged the house and left it uninhabitable.
5. Our perception of the world is shaped by our experiences and beliefs.

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Etymology

immense: The word "immense" comes from the Latin word "immensus," meaning "unmeasured," which is derived from "in-" (not) and "mensus" (measured)

gauntlet: The word "gauntlet" comes from the Old French word "gantelet," meaning "little glove," which is derived from "gant" (glove)

testy: The word "testy" comes from the Middle English word "testif," meaning "headstrong," which is derived from the Old French word "testu," meaning "stubborn"

severely: The word "severely" comes from the Latin word "severus," meaning "stern" or "harsh," which is derived from "se-" (without) and "verus" (true)

perception: The word "perception" comes from the Latin word "perceptio," meaning "perception," which is derived from "per-" (through) and "capere" (to take)

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