Learn these words: obsolete, blockade, introvert, digression, prodigal (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

obsolete /ˈɑːbsəˌlit/blockade /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/introvert /ˈɪntroˌvərt/digression /daɪˈɡreʃn̩/prodigal /ˈprɑːdɪɡl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The old computer was obsolete and needed to be replaced.
  2. The enemy ships set up a blockade to prevent supplies from reaching the port.
  3. She was an introvert and preferred to spend time alone.
  4. The speaker went off on a digression and lost the audience's attention.
  5. The prodigal son returned home after years of living abroad.

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

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  • obsolete (outdated, archaic) - old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in use.
    =>[obsolete technology, obsolete ideas, obsolete language]
    - current, up-to-date
  • blockade (obstruct, hinder) - a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy; prevents access or progress.
    =>[blockade a road, blockade a port, blockade a country]
    - unblock, open up
  • introvert (shy person, reserved person) - (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts; turn inside.
    =>[introvert personality, introvert lifestyle, introvert tendencies]
    - extrovert, outgoing
  • digression (deviation, divergence) - wandering from the main path of a journey; a message that departs from the main subject.
    =>[digression from the topic, digression into a personal anecdote, digression into a side issue]
    - relevance, focus
  • prodigal (wasteful, extravagant) - marked by rash extravagance; very generous.
    =>[prodigal son, prodigal spender, prodigal waste of resources]
    - frugal, thrifty

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Original Sentences

  1. The old computer was obsolete and needed to be replaced.
  2. The enemy ships set up a blockade to prevent supplies from reaching the port.
  3. She was an introvert and preferred to spend time alone.
  4. The speaker went off on a digression and lost the audience's attention.
  5. The prodigal son returned home after years of living abroad.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La vieja computadora estaba obsoleta y necesitaba ser reemplazada.
  2. Los barcos enemigos establecieron un bloqueo para impedir que llegaran suministros al puerto.
  3. Era introvertida y prefería pasar tiempo sola.
  4. El orador hizo una digresión y perdió la atención del público.
  5. El hijo pródigo regresó a casa después de años de vivir en el extranjero.

Translation to French

  1. L'ancien ordinateur était obsolète et devait être remplacé.
  2. Les navires ennemis établissent un blocus pour empêcher les approvisionnements d'atteindre le port.
  3. Elle était introvertie et préférait passer du temps seule.
  4. L'orateur s'est lancé dans une digression et a perdu l'attention de l'auditoire.
  5. Le fils prodigue est rentré chez lui après des années passées à l’étranger.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O computador antigo estava obsoleto e precisava ser substituído.
  2. Os navios inimigos montaram um bloqueio para impedir que os suprimentos chegassem ao porto.
  3. Ela era introvertida e preferia passar o tempo sozinha.
  4. O orador fez uma digressão e perdeu a atenção do público.
  5. O filho pródigo voltou para casa depois de anos morando no exterior.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il vecchio computer era obsoleto e doveva essere sostituito.
  2. Le navi nemiche avevano creato un blocco per impedire ai rifornimenti di raggiungere il porto.
  3. Era un'introversa e preferiva passare il tempo da sola.
  4. L'oratore fece una digressione e perse l'attenzione del pubblico.
  5. Il figliol prodigo tornò a casa dopo anni di vita all'estero.

Translation to German

  1. Der alte Computer war veraltet und musste ersetzt werden.
  2. Die feindlichen Schiffe errichteten eine Blockade, um zu verhindern, dass Nachschub den Hafen erreichte.
  3. Sie war introvertiert und verbrachte ihre Zeit am liebsten allein.
  4. Der Redner machte einen Exkurs und verlor die Aufmerksamkeit des Publikums.
  5. Der verlorene Sohn kehrte nach Jahren im Ausland nach Hause zurück.

Translation to Russian

  1. Старый компьютер устарел и нуждался в замене.
  2. Вражеские корабли установили блокаду, чтобы не допустить попадания припасов в порт.
  3. Она была интровертом и предпочитала проводить время одна.
  4. Докладчик отступился и потерял внимание аудитории.
  5. Блудный сын вернулся домой после многих лет жизни за границей.

Translation to English

  1. The old computer was obsolete and needed to be replaced.
  2. The enemy ships set up a blockade to prevent supplies from reaching the port.
  3. She was an introvert and preferred to spend time alone.
  4. The speaker went off on a digression and lost the audience's attention.
  5. The prodigal son returned home after years of living abroad.

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Etymology

obsolete: The word "obsolete" comes from the Latin word "obsoletus," meaning "worn out," which is derived from "ob-" (against) and "solere" (to be accustomed)

blockade: The word "blockade" comes from the Spanish word "bloquear," meaning "to block," which is derived from "bloque" (block)

introvert: The word "introvert" comes from the Latin word "introvertere," meaning "to turn inward," which is derived from "intro-" (inward) and "vertere" (to turn)

digression: The word "digression" comes from the Latin word "digressio," meaning "a going aside," which is derived from "digredi" (to go apart)

prodigal: The word "prodigal" comes from the Latin word "prodigus," meaning "wasteful," which is derived from "prodigere" (to drive forth)


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