Learn these words: pollen, denude, vengeance, hilarity, prosperity (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

pollen /ˈpɑːlən/denude /dəˈnuːd/vengeance /ˈvendʒəns/hilarity /həˈlerəti/prosperity /praˈsperəti/

Example Sentences

  1. The bees collected pollen from the flowers to make honey.
  2. The deforestation of the area denuded the land of its natural beauty.
  3. He sought vengeance against those who had wronged him.
  4. The comedian's jokes were met with hilarity and laughter from the audience.
  5. The country experienced a period of prosperity and economic growth.

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  • pollen (spores, grains) - the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant.
    =>[pollen count, pollen allergy, pollen grain]
    - nectar, sweet liquid produced by flowers
  • denude (strip, bare) - lay bare.
    =>[denude a forest, denude a landscape, denude a person of their dignity]
    - clothe, cover
  • vengeance (revenge, retribution) - the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life.
    =>[vengeance for a wrong, vengeance for a murder, vengeance for a betrayal]
    - forgiveness, mercy
  • hilarity (merriment, amusement) - great merriment.
    =>[hilarity of the situation, hilarity of the characters, hilarity of the dialogue]
    - sadness, gloom
  • prosperity (success, wealth) - the condition of prospering; having good fortune; an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment.
    =>[prosperity of a nation, prosperity of a business, prosperity of a person]
    - poverty, deprivation

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Original Sentences

  1. The bees collected pollen from the flowers to make honey.
  2. The deforestation of the area denuded the land of its natural beauty.
  3. He sought vengeance against those who had wronged him.
  4. The comedian's jokes were met with hilarity and laughter from the audience.
  5. The country experienced a period of prosperity and economic growth.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Las abejas recogían el polen de las flores para hacer miel.
  2. La deforestación de la zona despojó a la tierra de su belleza natural.
  3. Buscó venganza contra quienes le habían hecho daño.
  4. Los chistes del comediante fueron recibidos con hilaridad y risas por parte del público.
  5. El país experimentó un período de prosperidad y crecimiento económico.

Translation to French

  1. Les abeilles récoltaient le pollen des fleurs pour fabriquer du miel.
  2. La déforestation de la région a privé la terre de sa beauté naturelle.
  3. Il cherchait à se venger de ceux qui lui avaient fait du tort.
  4. Les blagues du comédien ont suscité l’hilarité et les rires du public.
  5. Le pays a connu une période de prospérité et de croissance économique.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. As abelhas coletaram o pólen das flores para produzir mel.
  2. O desmatamento da área privou a terra de sua beleza natural.
  3. Ele buscou vingança contra aqueles que o haviam prejudicado.
  4. As piadas do comediante foram recebidas com hilaridade e risadas pela plateia.
  5. O país passou por um período de prosperidade e crescimento econômico.

Translation to Italian

  1. Le api raccoglievano il polline dai fiori per produrre il miele.
  2. La deforestazione dell'area ha privato il territorio della sua bellezza naturale.
  3. Cercava di vendicarsi di coloro che gli avevano fatto un torto.
  4. Le battute del comico furono accolte con ilarità e risate dal pubblico.
  5. Il Paese conobbe un periodo di prosperità e crescita economica.

Translation to German

  1. Die Bienen sammelten Pollen von den Blüten, um Honig herzustellen.
  2. Durch die Abholzung des Gebiets wurde das Land seiner natürlichen Schönheit beraubt.
  3. Er sinnte auf Rache an denen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
  4. Die Witze des Komikers stießen beim Publikum auf Heiterkeit und Gelächter.
  5. Das Land erlebte eine Zeit des Wohlstands und des Wirtschaftswachstums.

Translation to Russian

  1. Пчелы собирали пыльцу с цветов, чтобы сделать мед.
  2. Вырубка лесов лишила эту территорию ее природной красоты.
  3. Он стремился отомстить тем, кто обидел его.
  4. Шутки комика были встречены публикой весельем и смехом.
  5. Страна переживала период процветания и экономического роста.

Translation to English

  1. The bees collected pollen from the flowers to make honey.
  2. The deforestation of the area denuded the land of its natural beauty.
  3. He sought vengeance against those who had wronged him.
  4. The comedian's jokes were met with hilarity and laughter from the audience.
  5. The country experienced a period of prosperity and economic growth.

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Etymology

pollen: The word "pollen" comes from the Latin word "pollen," meaning "fine flour" or "dust," which is derived from "pol-" (to scatter)

denude: The word "denude" comes from the Latin word "denudare," meaning "to strip bare," which is derived from "de-" (completely) and "nudus" (naked)

vengeance: The word "vengeance" comes from the Latin word "vindicta," meaning "revenge," which is derived from "vindicare" (to claim)

hilarity: The word "hilarity" comes from the Latin word "hilaritas," meaning "cheerfulness," which is derived from "hilare" (cheerful)

prosperity: The word "prosperity" comes from the Latin word "prosperitas," meaning "success," which is derived from "prosperus" (favorable)


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