Learn these words: inherent, reclaim, conspire, eloquent, drub (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

inherent /ˌɪnˈhɪrənt/reclaim /riˈkleɪm/conspire /kənˈspaɪər/eloquent /ˈeləkwənt/drub /ˈdrəb/

Example Sentences

1. The risks were inherent in the nature of the job.
2. The environmental group worked to reclaim the polluted river.
3. The two criminals conspired to rob the bank.
4. His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
5. The team was drubbed in the championship game.

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inherent (innate, intrinsic) - in the nature of something though not readily apparent; existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.
=>[inherent value, inherent risk, inherent right]
- extrinsic, external
inherent (innate, intrinsic) - in the nature of something though not readily apparent; existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.
=>[inherent value, inherent risk, inherent right]
- extrinsic, external


reclaim (recover, retrieve) - make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; reuse (materials from waste products).
=>[reclaim lost territory, reclaim lost time, reclaim one's identity]
- forfeit, surrender
reclaim (recover, retrieve) - make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; reuse (materials from waste products).
=>[reclaim lost territory, reclaim lost time, reclaim one's identity]
- forfeit, surrender


conspire (plot, scheme) - engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose.
=>[conspire to commit a crime, conspire to overthrow the government, conspire to deceive someone]
- collaborate, work together
conspire (plot, scheme) - engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose.
=>[conspire to commit a crime, conspire to overthrow the government, conspire to deceive someone]
- collaborate, work together


eloquent (articulate, expressive) - expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.
=>[eloquent speaker, eloquent writer, eloquent defender]
- ineloquent, tongue-tied
eloquent (articulate, expressive) - expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.
=>[eloquent speaker, eloquent writer, eloquent defender]
- ineloquent, tongue-tied


drub (beat, defeat) - beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.
=>[drub an opponent, drub a team, drub an idea]
- praise, commend
drub (beat, defeat) - beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.
=>[drub an opponent, drub a team, drub an idea]
- praise, commend

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Original Sentences

1. The risks were inherent in the nature of the job.
2. The environmental group worked to reclaim the polluted river.
3. The two criminals conspired to rob the bank.
4. His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
5. The team was drubbed in the championship game.

Translation to Spanish

1. Los riesgos eran inherentes a la naturaleza del trabajo.
2. El grupo ambientalista trabajó para recuperar el río contaminado.
3. Los dos delincuentes conspiraron para robar el banco.
4. Su elocuente discurso hizo llorar al público.
5. El equipo fue derrotado en el partido de campeonato.

Translation to French

1. Les risques étaient inhérents à la nature du travail.
2. Le groupe environnemental a travaillé pour récupérer la rivière polluée.
3. Les deux criminels ont conspiré pour braquer la banque.
4. Son discours éloquent a ému le public jusqu'aux larmes.
5. L'équipe a été battue lors du match de championnat.

Translation to Portuguese

1. Os riscos eram inerentes à natureza do trabalho.
2. O grupo ambientalista trabalhou para recuperar o rio poluído.
3. Os dois criminosos conspiraram para roubar o banco.
4. Seu discurso eloquente levou a plateia às lágrimas.
5. A equipe foi derrotada no jogo do campeonato.

Translation to Italian

1. I rischi erano insiti nella natura del lavoro.
2. Il gruppo ambientalista lavorava per bonificare il fiume inquinato.
3. I due criminali hanno cospirato per rapinare la banca.
4. Il suo eloquente discorso commosse il pubblico fino alle lacrime.
5. La squadra è stata sconfitta nella partita di campionato.

Translation to German

1. Die Risiken lagen in der Natur der Arbeit.
2. Die Umweltgruppe setzte sich für die Sanierung des verschmutzten Flusses ein.
3. Die beiden Kriminellen haben sich verschworen, um die Bank auszurauben.
4. Seine eloquente Rede rührte das Publikum zu Tränen.
5. Die Mannschaft wurde im Meisterschaftsspiel geschlagen.

Translation to Russian

1. Риски были присущи характеру работы.
2. Экологическая группа работала над восстановлением загрязненной реки.
3. Двое преступников сговорились ограбить банк.
4. Его красноречивая речь тронула публику до слез.
5. Команда проиграла в матче чемпионата.

Translation to English

1. The risks were inherent in the nature of the job.
2. The environmental group worked to reclaim the polluted river.
3. The two criminals conspired to rob the bank.
4. His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
5. The team was drubbed in the championship game.

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Etymology

inherent: The word "inherent" comes from the Latin word "inhaerere," meaning "to stick in," which is derived from "in-" (in) and "haerere" (to stick)

reclaim: The word "reclaim" comes from the Old English word "reclamian," meaning "to cry out against," which is derived from "re-" (back) and "clamian" (to cry out)

conspire: The word "conspire" comes from the Latin word "conspirare," meaning "to breathe together," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "spirare" (to breathe)

eloquent: The word "eloquent" comes from the Latin word "eloquens," meaning "speaking out," which is derived from "e-" (out) and "loqui" (to speak)

drub: The word "drub" comes from the Middle English word "drubben," meaning "to beat," which is derived from the Old English word "drepan" (to strike)

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