Learn these words: jubilant, constrict, endemic, restitution, jeopardize (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

jubilant /ˈdʒuːbələnt/constrict /kənˈstrɪkt/endemic /enˈdemɪk/restitution /ˌrestəˈtuːʃn̩/jeopardize /ˈdʒepərˌdaɪz/

Example Sentences

1. The team was jubilant after winning the championship game.
2. The snake constricted its prey until it suffocated.
3. The disease was endemic to the region and affected many people.
4. The thief was ordered to pay restitution to the victim for the stolen property.
5. His reckless behavior could jeopardize the safety of others.

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jubilant (elated, ecstatic) - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; full of high-spirited delight.
=>[jubilant celebrations, jubilant crowd, jubilant mood]
- somber, depressed
jubilant (elated, ecstatic) - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; full of high-spirited delight.
=>[jubilant celebrations, jubilant crowd, jubilant mood]
- somber, depressed


constrict (compress, narrow) - become tight or as if tight; squeeze or press together.
=>[constrict flow, constrict movement, constrict freedom]
- expand, enlarge
constrict (compress, narrow) - become tight or as if tight; squeeze or press together.
=>[constrict flow, constrict movement, constrict freedom]
- expand, enlarge


endemic (native, indigenous) - native to or confined to a certain region; of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality.
=>[endemic disease, endemic poverty, endemic corruption]
- non-endemic, not native to a particular region
endemic (native, indigenous) - native to or confined to a certain region; of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality.
=>[endemic disease, endemic poverty, endemic corruption]
- non-endemic, not native to a particular region


restitution (compensation, reimbursement) - getting something back again; the act of restoring something to its original state.
=>[restitution of stolen goods, restitution of property, restitution of rights]
- confiscation, seizure
restitution (compensation, reimbursement) - getting something back again; the act of restoring something to its original state.
=>[restitution of stolen goods, restitution of property, restitution of rights]
- confiscation, seizure


jeopardize (endanger, risk) - put at risk; pose a threat to; present a danger to.
=>[jeopardize a career, jeopardize a friendship, jeopardize a mission]
- protect, safeguard
jeopardize (endanger, risk) - put at risk; pose a threat to; present a danger to.
=>[jeopardize a career, jeopardize a friendship, jeopardize a mission]
- protect, safeguard

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Original Sentences

1. The team was jubilant after winning the championship game.
2. The snake constricted its prey until it suffocated.
3. The disease was endemic to the region and affected many people.
4. The thief was ordered to pay restitution to the victim for the stolen property.
5. His reckless behavior could jeopardize the safety of others.

Translation to Spanish

1. El equipo estaba exultante tras ganar el partido de campeonato.
2. La serpiente oprimió a su presa hasta asfixiarla.
3. La enfermedad era endémica en la región y afectaba a muchas personas.
4. Se ordenó al ladrón que restituyera a la víctima los bienes robados.
5. Su comportamiento imprudente podría poner en peligro la seguridad de otros.

Translation to French

1. L'équipe jubilait après avoir remporté le match de championnat.
2. Le serpent serrait sa proie jusqu'à ce qu'elle s'étouffe.
3. La maladie était endémique dans la région et touchait de nombreuses personnes.
4. Le voleur a été condamné à restituer à la victime les biens volés.
5. Son comportement imprudent pourrait mettre en danger la sécurité des autres.

Translation to Portuguese

1. A equipe estava radiante depois de vencer o campeonato.
2. A cobra apertava sua presa até que ela sufocasse.
3. A doença era endêmica na região e afetava muitas pessoas.
4. O ladrão foi condenado a restituir à vítima os bens roubados.
5. Seu comportamento imprudente poderia colocar em risco a segurança de outras pessoas.

Translation to Italian

1. La squadra era esultante dopo aver vinto la partita di campionato.
2. Il serpente costringeva la preda fino a farla soffocare.
3. La malattia era endemica nella regione e colpiva molte persone.
4. Al ladro è stato ordinato di restituire alla vittima i beni rubati.
5. Il suo comportamento sconsiderato potrebbe mettere a repentaglio la sicurezza degli altri.

Translation to German

1. Die Mannschaft jubelte über den Sieg im Meisterschaftsspiel.
2. Die Schlange schnürte ihre Beute ein, bis diese erstickte.
3. Die Krankheit war in der Region endemisch und betraf viele Menschen.
4. Der Dieb wurde dazu verurteilt, dem Opfer den gestohlenen Gegenstand zurückzuzahlen.
5. Sein rücksichtsloses Verhalten könnte die Sicherheit anderer gefährden.

Translation to Russian

1. Команда ликовала после победы в чемпионате.
2. Змея сжимала свою жертву, пока она не задохнулась.
3. Болезнь была эндемической для региона и затронула многих людей.
4. Вора обязали возместить жертве украденное имущество.
5. Его безрассудное поведение может поставить под угрозу безопасность других.

Translation to English

1. The team was jubilant after winning the championship game.
2. The snake constricted its prey until it suffocated.
3. The disease was endemic to the region and affected many people.
4. The thief was ordered to pay restitution to the victim for the stolen property.
5. His reckless behavior could jeopardize the safety of others.

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Etymology

jubilant: The word "jubilant" comes from the Latin word "jubilare," meaning "to shout for joy," which is derived from "jubilum" (shout)

constrict: The word "constrict" comes from the Latin word "constringere," meaning "to bind together," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "stringere" (to bind)

endemic: The word "endemic" comes from the Greek word "endēmos," meaning "native," which is derived from "en-" (in) and "dēmos" (people)

restitution: The word "restitution" comes from the Latin word "restitutio," meaning "restoration," which is derived from "re-" (back) and "statuere" (to set up)

jeopardize: The word "jeopardize" comes from the Middle English word "jupart," meaning "risk," which is derived from the Old French word "joupart," meaning "game of chance"

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