Learn these words: valedictory, derrick, positive, foreseeable, constitute (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

valedictory /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/derrick /ˈderɪk/positive /ˈpɑːzətɪv/foreseeable /fɔːrˈsiːəbl̩/constitute /ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt/

Example Sentences

1. The valedictory speech was emotional and heartfelt.
2. The construction workers used a derrick to lift the heavy materials.
3. She had a positive attitude and always looked for the good in people.
4. The consequences of the decision were foreseeable from the beginning.
5. The new law constituted a significant change in the legal system.

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

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valedictory (farewell, goodbye) - of a speech expressing leave-taking; of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell.
=>[valedictory address, valedictory speech, valedictory essay]
- introductory, opening
valedictory (farewell, goodbye) - of a speech expressing leave-taking; of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell.
=>[valedictory address, valedictory speech, valedictory essay]
- introductory, opening


derrick (crane, hoist) - a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom; a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered.
=>[derrick crane, derrick tower, derrick boom]
- crane, hoist
derrick (crane, hoist) - a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom; a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered.
=>[derrick crane, derrick tower, derrick boom]
- crane, hoist


positive (optimistic, affirmative) - formally laid down or imposed; characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc..
=>[positive attitude, positive outlook, positive reinforcement]
- negative
positive (optimistic, affirmative) - formally laid down or imposed; characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc..
=>[positive attitude, positive outlook, positive reinforcement]
- negative


foreseeable (predictable, expected) - capable of being anticipated.
=>[foreseeable consequences, foreseeable outcomes, foreseeable events]
- unforeseeable, unpredictable
foreseeable (predictable, expected) - capable of being anticipated.
=>[foreseeable consequences, foreseeable outcomes, foreseeable events]
- unforeseeable, unpredictable


constitute (comprise, make up) - form or compose; set up or lay the groundwork for.
=>[constitute a majority, constitute a quorum, constitute a crime]
- deconstruct, break down
constitute (comprise, make up) - form or compose; set up or lay the groundwork for.
=>[constitute a majority, constitute a quorum, constitute a crime]
- deconstruct, break down

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Original Sentences

1. The valedictory speech was emotional and heartfelt.
2. The construction workers used a derrick to lift the heavy materials.
3. She had a positive attitude and always looked for the good in people.
4. The consequences of the decision were foreseeable from the beginning.
5. The new law constituted a significant change in the legal system.

Translation to Spanish

1. El discurso de despedida fue emotivo y sentido.
2. Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron una torre de perforación para levantar los materiales pesados.
3. Tenía una actitud positiva y siempre buscaba lo bueno en las personas.
4. Las consecuencias de la decisión eran previsibles desde el principio.
5. La nueva ley constituyó un cambio significativo en el sistema jurídico.

Translation to French

1. Le discours d’adieu était émouvant et sincère.
2. Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé un derrick pour soulever les matériaux lourds.
3. Elle avait une attitude positive et recherchait toujours le bien des gens.
4. Les conséquences de cette décision étaient prévisibles dès le début.
5. La nouvelle loi constitue un changement important dans le système juridique.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O discurso de despedida foi emotivo e sincero.
2. Os trabalhadores da construção usaram um guindaste para levantar os materiais pesados.
3. Ela tinha uma atitude positiva e sempre procurava o lado bom das pessoas.
4. As consequências da decisão eram previsíveis desde o início.
5. A nova lei constituiu uma mudança significativa no sistema jurídico.

Translation to Italian

1. Il discorso di ringraziamento è stato emozionante e sentito.
2. Gli operai hanno usato una gru per sollevare i materiali pesanti.
3. Aveva un atteggiamento positivo e cercava sempre il buono nelle persone.
4. Le conseguenze della decisione erano prevedibili fin dall'inizio.
5. La nuova legge costituiva un cambiamento significativo nel sistema giuridico.

Translation to German

1. Die Abschiedsrede war emotional und herzlich.
2. Zum Heben der schweren Materialien nutzten die Bauarbeiter einen Bohrturm.
3. Sie hatte eine positive Einstellung und suchte immer nach dem Guten in den Menschen.
4. Die Folgen der Entscheidung waren von Anfang an absehbar.
5. Das neue Gesetz stellte eine wesentliche Änderung des Rechtssystems dar.

Translation to Russian

1. Напутственная речь была эмоциональной и проникновенной.
2. Строители использовали вышку для подъема тяжелых материалов.
3. Она имела позитивный настрой и всегда искала в людях хорошее.
4. Последствия этого решения были предсказуемы с самого начала.
5. Новый закон внес существенные изменения в правовую систему.

Translation to English

1. The valedictory speech was emotional and heartfelt.
2. The construction workers used a derrick to lift the heavy materials.
3. She had a positive attitude and always looked for the good in people.
4. The consequences of the decision were foreseeable from the beginning.
5. The new law constituted a significant change in the legal system.

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Etymology

valedictory: The word "valedictory" comes from the Latin word "vale dicere," meaning "to say farewell," which is derived from "vale" (farewell) and "dicere" (to say)

derrick: The word "derrick" comes from the Middle English word "dericke," meaning "a gallows," which is derived from the Old Norse word "drekka" (to drink)

positive: The word "positive" comes from the Latin word "positivus," meaning "placed," which is derived from "ponere" (to place)

foreseeable: The word "foreseeable" is a combination of "fore-" (before) and "see," meaning "able to be seen or predicted"

constitute: The word "constitute" comes from the Latin word "constituere," meaning "to set up" or "to establish," which is derived from "con-" (together) and "statuere" (to set up)

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