Learn these words: invasion, contradict, redeem, element, knead (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

invasion /ˌɪnˈveɪʒn̩/contradict /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/redeem /rəˈdiːm/element /ˈelɪmənt/knead /ˈniːd/

Example Sentences

  1. The invasion of the enemy army was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. His words seemed to contradict his actions, leaving everyone confused.
  3. The company offered a coupon to redeem for a free product as a thank you for customer loyalty.
  4. Oxygen is an essential element for human life.
  5. The baker kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

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

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  • invasion (attack, incursion) - the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder; (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body.
    =>[invasion of privacy, invasion of territory, invasion of rights]
    - withdrawal, retreat
  • contradict (deny, oppose) - deny the truth of; be in contradiction with.
    =>[contradict oneself, contradict the evidence, contradict the facts]
    - agree, concur
  • redeem (compensate, restore) - convert into cash; of commercial papers; pay off (loans or promissory notes).
    =>[redeem oneself, redeem a promise, redeem a coupon]
    - tarnish, ruin
  • element (component, factor) - the most favorable environment for a plant or animal; a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone.
    =>[element of surprise, element of nature, element of design]
    - compound
  • knead (massage, work) - make uniform; manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes.
    =>[knead dough, knead clay, knead muscles]
    - roll out, flatten

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Original Sentences

  1. The invasion of the enemy army was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. His words seemed to contradict his actions, leaving everyone confused.
  3. The company offered a coupon to redeem for a free product as a thank you for customer loyalty.
  4. Oxygen is an essential element for human life.
  5. The baker kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La invasión del ejército enemigo fue inesperada y tomó por sorpresa a los defensores.
  2. Sus palabras parecieron contradecir sus acciones, dejando a todos confundidos.
  3. La empresa ofreció un cupón para canjear por un producto gratis como agradecimiento por la fidelidad del cliente.
  4. El oxígeno es un elemento esencial para la vida humana.
  5. El panadero amasó la masa hasta que quedó suave y elástica.

Translation to French

  1. L'invasion de l'armée ennemie était inattendue et a pris les défenseurs au dépourvu.
  2. Ses paroles semblaient contredire ses actions, laissant tout le monde confus.
  3. L'entreprise a offert un coupon à échanger contre un produit gratuit en guise de remerciement pour la fidélité de ses clients.
  4. L'oxygène est un élément essentiel à la vie humaine.
  5. Le boulanger pétrit la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit lisse et élastique.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A invasão do exército inimigo foi inesperada e pegou os defensores desprevenidos.
  2. Suas palavras pareciam contradizer suas ações, deixando todos confusos.
  3. A empresa ofereceu um cupom para trocar por um produto gratuito como agradecimento pela fidelidade do cliente.
  4. O oxigênio é um elemento essencial para a vida humana.
  5. O padeiro amassou a massa até que ela ficasse lisa e elástica.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'invasione dell'esercito nemico fu inaspettata e colse i difensori di sorpresa.
  2. Le sue parole sembravano contraddire le sue azioni, lasciando tutti confusi.
  3. L'azienda ha offerto un coupon da riscattare per ottenere un prodotto gratuito come ringraziamento per la fedeltà dei clienti.
  4. L'ossigeno è un elemento essenziale per la vita umana.
  5. Il panettiere lavorò l'impasto fino a renderlo liscio ed elastico.

Translation to German

  1. Der Einmarsch der feindlichen Armee kam unerwartet und überraschte die Verteidiger.
  2. Seine Worte schienen im Widerspruch zu seinen Taten zu stehen, was alle verwirrte.
  3. Als Dankeschön für die Kundentreue bot das Unternehmen einen Gutschein zum Einlösen für ein kostenloses Produkt an.
  4. Sauerstoff ist ein wesentliches Element für das menschliche Leben.
  5. Der Bäcker knetete den Teig, bis er glatt und elastisch war.

Translation to Russian

  1. Вторжение вражеской армии было неожиданным и застало защитников врасплох.
  2. Его слова, казалось, противоречили его действиям, приводя всех в замешательство.
  3. Компания предложила купон, который можно было обменять на бесплатный продукт, в знак благодарности за лояльность клиентов.
  4. Кислород – важнейший элемент для жизни человека.
  5. Пекарь замешивал тесто, пока оно не стало гладким и эластичным.

Translation to English

  1. The invasion of the enemy army was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. His words seemed to contradict his actions, leaving everyone confused.
  3. The company offered a coupon to redeem for a free product as a thank you for customer loyalty.
  4. Oxygen is an essential element for human life.
  5. The baker kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

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Etymology

invasion: The word "invasion" comes from the Latin word "invasio," meaning "attack," which is derived from "invadere" (to go into)

contradict: The word "contradict" comes from the Latin word "contradictus," meaning "contradicted," which is derived from "contra-" (against) and "dicere" (to say)

redeem: The word "redeem" comes from the Latin word "redimere," meaning "to buy back," which is derived from "re-" (back) and "emere" (to buy)

element: The word "element" comes from the Latin word "elementum," meaning "first principle," which is derived from "ele-" (to go) and "mens" (mind)

knead: The word "knead" comes from the Old English word "cnedan," meaning "to knead," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "knedanan"


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