Learn these words: obstruct, bauble, shear, autarchy, exert (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

obstruct /əbˈstrəkt/bauble /ˈbɒbl̩/shear /ˈʃɪr/autarchy /ˈɔːrtɑːrki/exert /ɪgˈzɝːt/

Example Sentences

1. The fallen tree obstructed the road and caused a traffic jam.
2. The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful baubles and ornaments.
3. The farmer used a shear to cut the wool off the sheep
4. The country's decision to pursue autarchy led to a significant decrease in imports.
5. She had to exert all her strength to lift the heavy box.

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obstruct (block, hinder) - block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight.
=>[obstruct a view, obstruct traffic, obstruct progress]
- clear, open
obstruct (block, hinder) - block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight.
=>[obstruct a view, obstruct traffic, obstruct progress]
- clear, open


bauble (trinket, ornament) - a mock scepter carried by a court jester; cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.
=>[bauble of hope, bauble of success, bauble of power]
- something valuable, priceless
bauble (trinket, ornament) - a mock scepter carried by a court jester; cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.
=>[bauble of hope, bauble of success, bauble of power]
- something valuable, priceless


shear (cut, trim) - a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it; (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves.
=>[shear a sheep, shear wool, shear metal]
- attach, fasten
shear (cut, trim) - a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it; (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves.
=>[shear a sheep, shear wool, shear metal]
- attach, fasten


autarchy (self-rule, autonomy) - a political system governed by a single individual; economic independence as a national policy.
=>[autarchy of a nation, autarchy of a community, autarchy of an individual]
- globalism, international cooperation
autarchy (self-rule, autonomy) - a political system governed by a single individual; economic independence as a national policy.
=>[autarchy of a nation, autarchy of a community, autarchy of an individual]
- globalism, international cooperation


exert (apply, use) - put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task.
=>[exert control, exert influence, exert pressure]
- relax, let go
exert (apply, use) - put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task.
=>[exert control, exert influence, exert pressure]
- relax, let go

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Original Sentences

1. The fallen tree obstructed the road and caused a traffic jam.
2. The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful baubles and ornaments.
3. The farmer used a shear to cut the wool off the sheep
4. The country's decision to pursue autarchy led to a significant decrease in imports.
5. She had to exert all her strength to lift the heavy box.

Translation to Spanish

1. El árbol caído obstruyó la vía y provocó un atasco.
2. El árbol de Navidad estaba decorado con bolas y adornos de colores.
3. El granjero usó una cizalla para cortar la lana de las ovejas.
4. La decisión del país de perseguir la autarquía provocó una disminución significativa de las importaciones.
5. Tuvo que ejercer todas sus fuerzas para levantar la pesada caja.

Translation to French

1. L'arbre tombé a obstrué la route et provoqué un embouteillage.
2. Le sapin de Noël était décoré de boules et d'ornements colorés.
3. Le fermier a utilisé une cisaille pour couper la laine du mouton
4. La décision du pays de poursuivre l'autarcie a entraîné une diminution significative des importations.
5. Elle dut déployer toutes ses forces pour soulever la lourde caisse.

Translation to Portuguese

1. A árvore caída obstruiu a estrada e causou um congestionamento.
2. A árvore de Natal estava decorada com enfeites coloridos.
3. O fazendeiro usou uma tesoura para cortar a lã das ovelhas
4. A decisão do país de buscar a autarquia levou a uma redução significativa das importações.
5. Ela teve de usar toda a sua força para levantar a caixa pesada.

Translation to Italian

1. L'albero caduto ostruiva la strada e causava un ingorgo.
2. L'albero di Natale era decorato con decorazioni e ornamenti colorati.
3. Il contadino ha usato una cesoia per tagliare la lana alle pecore.
4. La decisione del Paese di perseguire l'autarchia ha portato a una significativa diminuzione delle importazioni.
5. Dovette esercitare tutta la sua forza per sollevare la pesante scatola.

Translation to German

1. Der umgestürzte Baum blockierte die Straße und verursachte einen Stau.
2. Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit bunten Kugeln und Ornamenten geschmückt.
3. Der Bauer benutzte eine Schere, um die Wolle von den Schafen abzuschneiden
4. Die Entscheidung des Landes, die Autarkie anzustreben, führte zu einem deutlichen Rückgang der Importe.
5. Sie musste ihre ganze Kraft aufwenden, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.

Translation to Russian

1. Упавшее дерево заблокировало дорогу и образовало пробку.
2. Елку украшали разноцветными игрушками и игрушками.
3. Фермер срезал шерсть с овец ножницами.
4. Решение страны проводить автаркию привело к значительному сокращению импорта.
5. Ей пришлось приложить все силы, чтобы поднять тяжелый ящик.

Translation to English

1. The fallen tree obstructed the road and caused a traffic jam.
2. The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful baubles and ornaments.
3. The farmer used a shear to cut the wool off the sheep
4. The country's decision to pursue autarchy led to a significant decrease in imports.
5. She had to exert all her strength to lift the heavy box.

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Etymology

obstruct: The word "obstruct" comes from the Latin word "obstruere," meaning "to block," which is derived from "ob-" (against) and "struere" (to build)

bauble: The word "bauble" comes from the Middle English word "babiole," meaning "toy," which is derived from the Old French word "babiole" (trinket)

shear: The word "shear" comes from the Old English word "scearian," meaning "to cut," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skeraną"

autarchy: The word "autarchy" comes from the Greek word "autarkhia," meaning "self-rule," which is derived from "autos" (self) and "arkhein" (to rule)

exert: The word "exert" comes from the Latin word "exertus," meaning "pushed out," which is derived from "ex-" (out) and "serere" (to push)

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