Learn these words: rein, imitative, impair, harass, irreversible (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

rein /ˈreɪn/imitative /ˈɪməˌtetɪv/impair /ˌɪmˈper/harass /həˈræs/irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɝːsəbl̩/

Example Sentences

1. The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
2. The child's imitative behavior was a natural part of learning and development.
3. The injury impaired his ability to walk and required physical therapy.
4. The employee filed a complaint against her boss for harassing her in the workplace.
5. The damage to the environment was irreversible and would have long-lasting effects.

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rein (control, restrain) - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse; any means of control.
=>[rein in a horse, rein in emotions, rein in spending]
- let loose, give free rein
rein (control, restrain) - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse; any means of control.
=>[rein in a horse, rein in emotions, rein in spending]
- let loose, give free rein


imitative (mimicking, copying) - marked by or given to imitation; not genuine; imitating something superior.
=>[imitative style, imitative art, imitative behavior]
- original, creative
imitative (mimicking, copying) - marked by or given to imitation; not genuine; imitating something superior.
=>[imitative style, imitative art, imitative behavior]
- original, creative


impair (damage, harm) - make worse or less effective; make imperfect.
=>[impair judgment, impair vision, impair hearing]
- improve, enhance
impair (damage, harm) - make worse or less effective; make imperfect.
=>[impair judgment, impair vision, impair hearing]
- improve, enhance


harass (bother, pester) - exhaust by attacking repeatedly; annoy continually or chronically.
=>[harass someone with unwanted attention, harass someone with threats, harass someone with bullying]
- leave alone, undisturbed
harass (bother, pester) - exhaust by attacking repeatedly; annoy continually or chronically.
=>[harass someone with unwanted attention, harass someone with threats, harass someone with bullying]
- leave alone, undisturbed


irreversible (permanent, unchangeable) - incapable of being reversed.
=>[irreversible damage, irreversible decision, irreversible changes]
- reversible, capable of being undone
irreversible (permanent, unchangeable) - incapable of being reversed.
=>[irreversible damage, irreversible decision, irreversible changes]
- reversible, capable of being undone

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Original Sentences

1. The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
2. The child's imitative behavior was a natural part of learning and development.
3. The injury impaired his ability to walk and required physical therapy.
4. The employee filed a complaint against her boss for harassing her in the workplace.
5. The damage to the environment was irreversible and would have long-lasting effects.

Translation to Spanish

1. El jinete tiró de las riendas para frenar el caballo.
2. La conducta imitativa del niño era una parte natural del aprendizaje y el desarrollo.
3. La lesión afectó su capacidad para caminar y requirió fisioterapia.
4. La empleada presentó una denuncia contra su jefe por acoso en el lugar de trabajo.
5. El daño al medio ambiente es irreversible y tendrá efectos duraderos.

Translation to French

1. Le cavalier tirait sur les rênes pour ralentir le cheval.
2. Le comportement imitatif de l'enfant faisait naturellement partie de l'apprentissage et du développement.
3. La blessure a altéré sa capacité à marcher et a nécessité une thérapie physique.
4. La salariée a porté plainte contre son patron pour harcèlement sur son lieu de travail.
5. Les dommages causés à l'environnement sont irréversibles et auront des effets à long terme.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O cavaleiro puxou as rédeas para diminuir a velocidade do cavalo.
2. O comportamento imitativo da criança era uma parte natural do aprendizado e do desenvolvimento.
3. A lesão prejudicou sua capacidade de andar e exigiu fisioterapia.
4. A funcionária apresentou uma queixa contra seu chefe por assediá-la no local de trabalho.
5. O dano ao meio ambiente era irreversível e teria efeitos duradouros.

Translation to Italian

1. Il cavaliere tirò le redini per rallentare il cavallo.
2. Il comportamento imitativo del bambino era una parte naturale dell'apprendimento e dello sviluppo.
3. L'infortunio ha compromesso la sua capacità di camminare e ha richiesto una terapia fisica.
4. La dipendente ha sporto denuncia contro il suo capo per averla molestata sul posto di lavoro.
5. Il danno all'ambiente era irreversibile e avrebbe avuto effetti duraturi.

Translation to German

1. Der Reiter zog an den Zügeln, um das Pferd abzubremsen.
2. Das nachahmende Verhalten des Kindes war ein natürlicher Teil des Lernens und der Entwicklung.
3. Die Verletzung beeinträchtigte seine Gehfähigkeit und erforderte eine Physiotherapie.
4. Die Mitarbeiterin erstattete Anzeige gegen ihren Chef wegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.
5. Der Schaden für die Umwelt sei irreversibel und hätte langfristige Auswirkungen.

Translation to Russian

1. Всадник натянул поводья, чтобы замедлить лошадь.
2. Подражательное поведение ребенка было естественной частью обучения и развития.
3. Травма лишила его возможности ходить, и ему потребовалась физиотерапия.
4. Сотрудница подала жалобу на своего начальника за притеснения на рабочем месте.
5. Ущерб окружающей среде был необратимым и имел долгосрочные последствия.

Translation to English

1. The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
2. The child's imitative behavior was a natural part of learning and development.
3. The injury impaired his ability to walk and required physical therapy.
4. The employee filed a complaint against her boss for harassing her in the workplace.
5. The damage to the environment was irreversible and would have long-lasting effects.

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Etymology

rein: The word "rein" comes from the Old English word "regeran," meaning "to guide," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "raginon"

imitative: The word "imitative" comes from the Latin word "imitativus," meaning "imitative," which is derived from "imitari" (to imitate)

impair: The word "impair" comes from the Old French word "empairer," meaning "to make worse," which is derived from "en-" (in) and "pejorare" (to make worse)

harass: The word "harass" comes from the Middle French word "harer," meaning "to set a dog on," which is derived from the Old High German word "harian" (to call)

irreversible: The word "irreversible" comes from the Latin word "reversus," meaning "turned back," and the prefix "ir-" meaning "not"

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