Learn these words: premature, veracity, contentment, contingent, disputation (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

premature /ˌpriməˈtʃʊr/veracity /vəˈræsəti/contentment /kənˈtentmənt/contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/disputation /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃn̩/

Example Sentences

1. The premature baby required special care in the neonatal unit.
2. The veracity of his claims was called into question.
3. She found contentment in the simple pleasures of life.
4. The success of the project was contingent on securing funding.
5. The two scholars engaged in a heated disputation over the interpretation of the text.

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premature (early, untimely) - uncommonly early or before the expected time; born after a gestation period of less than the normal time.
=>[premature birth, premature death, premature judgment]
- overdue, delayed
premature (early, untimely) - uncommonly early or before the expected time; born after a gestation period of less than the normal time.
=>[premature birth, premature death, premature judgment]
- overdue, delayed


veracity (truthfulness, honesty) - unwillingness to tell lies.
=>[veracity of a statement, veracity of a witness, veracity of a document]
- falsity, deception
veracity (truthfulness, honesty) - unwillingness to tell lies.
=>[veracity of a statement, veracity of a witness, veracity of a document]
- falsity, deception


contentment (satisfaction, happiness) - happiness with one's situation in life.
=>[contentment with life, contentment with one's lot, contentment with one's possessions]
- discontent, dissatisfaction
contentment (satisfaction, happiness) - happiness with one's situation in life.
=>[contentment with life, contentment with one's lot, contentment with one's possessions]
- discontent, dissatisfaction


contingent (dependent, conditional) - uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances; determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established.
=>[contingent upon approval, contingent upon funding, contingent upon circumstances]
- essential, necessary
contingent (dependent, conditional) - uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances; determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established.
=>[contingent upon approval, contingent upon funding, contingent upon circumstances]
- essential, necessary


disputation (argument, debate) - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote).
=>[disputation over a religious doctrine, disputation over a political issue, disputation over a scientific theory]
- agreement, consensus
disputation (argument, debate) - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote).
=>[disputation over a religious doctrine, disputation over a political issue, disputation over a scientific theory]
- agreement, consensus

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Original Sentences

1. The premature baby required special care in the neonatal unit.
2. The veracity of his claims was called into question.
3. She found contentment in the simple pleasures of life.
4. The success of the project was contingent on securing funding.
5. The two scholars engaged in a heated disputation over the interpretation of the text.

Translation to Spanish

1. El bebé prematuro requirió cuidados especiales en la unidad neonatal.
2. Se puso en duda la veracidad de sus afirmaciones.
3. Encontró satisfacción en los placeres simples de la vida.
4. El éxito del proyecto dependía de la obtención de financiación.
5. Los dos eruditos entablaron una acalorada disputa sobre la interpretación del texto.

Translation to French

1. Le bébé prématuré a nécessité des soins particuliers en unité néonatale.
2. La véracité de ses affirmations a été remise en question.
3. Elle trouvait sa satisfaction dans les plaisirs simples de la vie.
4. Le succès du projet dépendait de l'obtention d'un financement.
5. Les deux savants se sont engagés dans une vive dispute sur l’interprétation du texte.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O bebê prematuro precisou de cuidados especiais na unidade neonatal.
2. A veracidade de suas afirmações foi questionada.
3. Ela encontrou contentamento nos prazeres simples da vida.
4. O sucesso do projeto dependia da obtenção de financiamento.
5. Os dois estudiosos se envolveram em uma disputa acalorada sobre a interpretação do texto.

Translation to Italian

1. Il bambino prematuro richiedeva cure speciali nel reparto di neonatologia.
2. La veridicità delle sue affermazioni è stata messa in discussione.
3. Trovava soddisfazione nei semplici piaceri della vita.
4. Il successo del progetto dipendeva dall'ottenimento di finanziamenti.
5. I due studiosi hanno ingaggiato un'accesa disputa sull'interpretazione del testo.

Translation to German

1. Das Frühgeborene benötigte besondere Pflege auf der Neugeborenenstation.
2. Die Richtigkeit seiner Behauptungen wurde in Frage gestellt.
3. Sie fand Zufriedenheit in den einfachen Freuden des Lebens.
4. Der Erfolg des Projekts hing von der Sicherstellung der Finanzierung ab.
5. Die beiden Gelehrten führten eine hitzige Debatte über die Interpretation des Textes.

Translation to Russian

1. Недоношенный ребенок нуждался в особом уходе в неонатальном отделении.
2. Правдивость его утверждений была поставлена под сомнение.
3. Она находила удовлетворение в простых радостях жизни.
4. Успех проекта зависел от наличия финансирования.
5. Два учёных вступили в ожесточенный спор по поводу интерпретации текста.

Translation to English

1. The premature baby required special care in the neonatal unit.
2. The veracity of his claims was called into question.
3. She found contentment in the simple pleasures of life.
4. The success of the project was contingent on securing funding.
5. The two scholars engaged in a heated disputation over the interpretation of the text.

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Etymology

premature: The word "premature" comes from the Latin word "praematurus," meaning "too early," which is derived from "prae-" (before) and "maturus" (ripe)

veracity: The word "veracity" comes from the Latin word "veracitas," meaning "truthfulness," which is derived from "verax" (truthful)

contentment: The word "contentment" comes from the Middle English word "content," meaning "satisfaction," which is derived from the Old French word "content," meaning "pleased"

contingent: The word "contingent" comes from the Latin word "contingere," meaning "to touch," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "tangere" (to touch)

disputation: The word "disputation" comes from the Latin word "disputatio," meaning "a discussion," which is derived from "disputare" (to discuss)

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