Learn these words: taunt, decorous, preemption, candor, ingenious (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

taunt /ˈtɒnt/decorous /ˈdekərəs/preemption /ˌpriˈempʃən/candor /ˈkændər/ingenious /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/

Example Sentences

  1. He couldn't resist the urge to taunt his opponent after winning the game.
  2. The guests were expected to behave in a decorous manner at the formal dinner.
  3. The company was able to gain a competitive advantage through preemption.
  4. She appreciated his candor and honesty in their conversation.
  5. The new invention was an ingenious solution to a common problem.

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

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  • taunt (mock, ridicule) - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing; harass with persistent criticism or carping.
    =>[taunt with insults, taunt with mockery, taunt with cruelty]
    - praise, compliment
  • decorous (proper, seemly) - characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; according with custom or propriety.
    =>[decorous behavior, decorous dress, decorous language]
    - indecent, inappropriate
  • preemption (prevention, obstruction) - a prior appropriation of something; the right to purchase something in advance of others.
    =>[preemption of an attack, preemption of a problem, preemption of a decision]
    - postposition, delay
  • candor (honesty, frankness) - the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech; ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty.
    =>[candor of a friend, candor of a leader, candor of a witness]
    - deception, dishonesty
  • ingenious (inventive, creative) - showing inventiveness and skill; skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends.
    =>[ingenious solution, ingenious invention, ingenious design]
    - unoriginal, unimaginative

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Original Sentences

  1. He couldn't resist the urge to taunt his opponent after winning the game.
  2. The guests were expected to behave in a decorous manner at the formal dinner.
  3. The company was able to gain a competitive advantage through preemption.
  4. She appreciated his candor and honesty in their conversation.
  5. The new invention was an ingenious solution to a common problem.

Translation to Spanish

  1. No pudo resistir la tentación de burlarse de su oponente después de ganar el juego.
  2. Se esperaba que los invitados se comportaran de manera decorosa en la cena formal.
  3. La empresa pudo obtener una ventaja competitiva mediante la preferencia.
  4. Ella apreció su franqueza y honestidad en su conversación.
  5. El nuevo invento fue una solución ingeniosa a un problema común.

Translation to French

  1. Il n'a pas pu résister à l'envie de narguer son adversaire après avoir remporté la partie.
  2. Les invités devaient se comporter de manière convenable lors du dîner officiel.
  3. L'entreprise a pu acquérir un avantage concurrentiel grâce à la préemption.
  4. Elle a apprécié sa franchise et son honnêteté dans leur conversation.
  5. La nouvelle invention était une solution ingénieuse à un problème commun.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ele não resistiu à vontade de provocar o adversário depois de vencer o jogo.
  2. Esperava-se que os convidados se comportassem de maneira decorosa no jantar formal.
  3. A empresa conseguiu obter uma vantagem competitiva por meio da preempção.
  4. Ela gostou da franqueza e honestidade dele na conversa.
  5. A nova invenção foi uma solução engenhosa para um problema comum.

Translation to Italian

  1. Non riuscì a resistere all'impulso di schernire l'avversario dopo aver vinto la partita.
  2. Gli ospiti dovevano comportarsi in modo decoroso durante la cena formale.
  3. L'azienda è riuscita a ottenere un vantaggio competitivo grazie alla prelazione.
  4. Lei apprezzò la franchezza e l'onestà di lui nella loro conversazione.
  5. La nuova invenzione era una soluzione ingegnosa a un problema comune.

Translation to German

  1. Er konnte dem Drang nicht widerstehen, seinen Gegner zu verspotten, nachdem er das Spiel gewonnen hatte.
  2. Von den Gästen wurde erwartet, dass sie sich beim formellen Abendessen anständig verhalten.
  3. Das Unternehmen konnte sich durch Vorkaufsrecht einen Wettbewerbsvorteil verschaffen.
  4. Sie schätzte seine Offenheit und Ehrlichkeit in ihrem Gespräch.
  5. Die neue Erfindung war eine geniale Lösung für ein häufiges Problem.

Translation to Russian

  1. Он не мог устоять перед желанием посмеяться над своим противником после победы в игре.
  2. На официальном ужине гости должны были вести себя прилично.
  3. Компания смогла получить конкурентное преимущество за счет упреждения.
  4. Она ценила его откровенность и честность в их разговоре.
  5. Новое изобретение стало гениальным решением распространенной проблемы.

Translation to English

  1. He couldn't resist the urge to taunt his opponent after winning the game.
  2. The guests were expected to behave in a decorous manner at the formal dinner.
  3. The company was able to gain a competitive advantage through preemption.
  4. She appreciated his candor and honesty in their conversation.
  5. The new invention was an ingenious solution to a common problem.

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Etymology

taunt: The word "taunt" comes from the Middle English word "taunten," meaning "to tease," which is derived from the Old French word "tanter" (to tempt)

decorous: The word "decorous" comes from the Latin word "decorus," meaning "seemly," which is derived from "decere" (to be fitting)

preemption: The word "preemption" comes from the Latin word "praemunire," meaning "to fortify in advance," which is derived from "prae-" (before) and "munire" (to fortify)

candor: The word "candor" comes from the Latin word "candor," meaning "whiteness," which is derived from "candere" (to shine)

ingenious: The word "ingenious" comes from the Latin word "ingeniosus," meaning "clever," which is derived from "ingenium" (talent)


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