Learn these words: maelstrom, condolence, paradigm, aural, metamorphosis (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstrəm/condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/paradigm /ˈperəˌdaɪm/aural /ˈɔːrəl/metamorphosis /ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsəs/

Example Sentences

1. The political situation in the country had turned into a maelstrom of conflicting opinions and interests.
2. She offered her condolences to the family of the deceased.
3. The discovery of DNA was a paradigm shift in the field of biology.
4. The aural experience of listening to live music is unparalleled.
5. The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful winged creature.

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

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maelstrom (turmoil, chaos) - a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides).
=>[maelstrom of emotions, maelstrom of chaos, maelstrom of activity]
- tranquility, calmness
maelstrom (turmoil, chaos) - a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides).
=>[maelstrom of emotions, maelstrom of chaos, maelstrom of activity]
- tranquility, calmness


condolence (sympathy, compassion) - an expression of sympathy with another's grief.
=>[condolence message, condolence letter, condolence visit]
- congratulations, felicitations
condolence (sympathy, compassion) - an expression of sympathy with another's grief.
=>[condolence message, condolence letter, condolence visit]
- congratulations, felicitations


paradigm (model, example) - the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time; systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word.
=>[paradigm shift, paradigm of beauty, paradigm of excellence]
- anomaly, exception
paradigm (model, example) - the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time; systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word.
=>[paradigm shift, paradigm of beauty, paradigm of excellence]
- anomaly, exception


aural (auditory, sonic) - relating to or characterized by an aura; of or pertaining to hearing or the ear.
=>[aural experience, aural illusion, aural stimulation]
- visual, sight-related
aural (auditory, sonic) - relating to or characterized by an aura; of or pertaining to hearing or the ear.
=>[aural experience, aural illusion, aural stimulation]
- visual, sight-related


metamorphosis (transformation, transmutation) - a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
=>[metamorphosis of a caterpillar, metamorphosis of a society, metamorphosis of a person]
- stability, permanence
metamorphosis (transformation, transmutation) - a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
=>[metamorphosis of a caterpillar, metamorphosis of a society, metamorphosis of a person]
- stability, permanence

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Original Sentences

1. The political situation in the country had turned into a maelstrom of conflicting opinions and interests.
2. She offered her condolences to the family of the deceased.
3. The discovery of DNA was a paradigm shift in the field of biology.
4. The aural experience of listening to live music is unparalleled.
5. The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful winged creature.

Translation to Spanish

1. La situación política del país se había convertido en una vorágine de opiniones e intereses encontrados.
2. Ofreció sus condolencias a la familia del fallecido.
3. El descubrimiento del ADN supuso un cambio de paradigma en el campo de la biología.
4. La experiencia auditiva de escuchar música en vivo es incomparable.
5. La mariposa sufre una metamorfosis de oruga a una hermosa criatura alada.

Translation to French

1. La situation politique du pays s’est transformée en un tourbillon d’opinions et d’intérêts contradictoires.
2. Elle a présenté ses condoléances à la famille du défunt.
3. La découverte de l’ADN a constitué un changement de paradigme dans le domaine de la biologie.
4. L'expérience auditive de l'écoute de musique live est sans précédent.
5. Le papillon subit une métamorphose de chenille à une belle créature ailée.

Translation to Portuguese

1. A situação política do país havia se transformado em um turbilhão de opiniões e interesses conflitantes.
2. Ela ofereceu suas condolências à família do falecido.
3. A descoberta do DNA foi uma mudança de paradigma no campo da biologia.
4. A experiência auditiva de ouvir música ao vivo é inigualável.
5. A borboleta passa por uma metamorfose de lagarta em uma bela criatura alada.

Translation to Italian

1. La situazione politica del Paese si era trasformata in un vortice di opinioni e interessi contrastanti.
2. Ha fatto le sue condoglianze alla famiglia del defunto.
3. La scoperta del DNA ha rappresentato un cambiamento paradigmatico nel campo della biologia.
4. L'esperienza uditiva di ascoltare musica dal vivo è impareggiabile.
5. La farfalla subisce una metamorfosi da bruco a splendida creatura alata.

Translation to German

1. Die politische Situation im Land hatte sich zu einem Strudel widersprüchlicher Meinungen und Interessen entwickelt.
2. Sie sprach der Familie des Verstorbenen ihr Beileid aus.
3. Die Entdeckung der DNA war ein Paradigmenwechsel auf dem Gebiet der Biologie.
4. Das Klangerlebnis, Live-Musik zu hören, ist unvergleichlich.
5. Der Schmetterling durchläuft eine Metamorphose von einer Raupe zu einem wunderschönen geflügelten Wesen.

Translation to Russian

1. Политическая ситуация в стране превратилась в водоворот противоречивых мнений и интересов.
2. Она выразила соболезнования семье погибшего.
3. Открытие ДНК стало сдвигом парадигмы в области биологии.
4. Слуховые ощущения от прослушивания живой музыки не имеют себе равных.
5. Бабочка претерпевает метаморфозу из гусеницы в прекрасное крылатое существо.

Translation to English

1. The political situation in the country had turned into a maelstrom of conflicting opinions and interests.
2. She offered her condolences to the family of the deceased.
3. The discovery of DNA was a paradigm shift in the field of biology.
4. The aural experience of listening to live music is unparalleled.
5. The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful winged creature.

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Etymology

maelstrom: The word "maelstrom" comes from the Dutch word "maalstroom," meaning "whirlpool," which is derived from "maal" (time) and "stroom" (stream)

condolence: The word "condolence" comes from the Latin word "condolere," meaning "to suffer with," which is derived from "con-" (with) and "dolere" (to suffer)

paradigm: The word "paradigm" comes from the Greek word "paradeigma," meaning "pattern" or "example," which is derived from "para-" (beside) and "deiknynai" (to show)

aural: The word "aural" comes from the Latin word "auris," meaning "ear," which is derived from "audire" (to hear)

metamorphosis: The word "metamorphosis" comes from the Greek word "metamorphoun," meaning "to transform," which is derived from "meta-" (change) and "morphē" (form)

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