Learn these words: vernacular, reconnaissance, unanimous, kilowatt, itinerary (SAT/GRE & literary language)
Pronunciation
vernacular /vərˈnækjələr/reconnaissance /riˈkɑːnəsəns/unanimous /juːˈnænɪməs/kilowatt /ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəˌreri/
Example Sentences
- The author used the vernacular of the time period to make the dialogue more authentic.
- The military conducted a reconnaissance mission to gather information about the enemy's position.
- The decision was unanimous, with everyone agreeing on the course of action.
- The solar panels generated 5 kilowatts of electricity per hour.
- The travel agency provided a detailed itinerary for the trip.
Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms
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vernacular
(dialect, language)
- being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language).
=>[vernacular language, vernacular expression, vernacular phrase]
- formal, standard -
reconnaissance
(exploration, survey)
- the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy).
=>[reconnaissance mission, reconnaissance flight, reconnaissance photo]
- camouflage, concealment -
unanimous
(agreed, united)
- in complete agreement; acting together as a single undiversified whole.
=>[unanimous decision, unanimous vote, unanimous verdict]
- divided, in disagreement -
kilowatt
(power, energy)
- a unit of power equal to 1000 watts.
=>[kilowatt hour, kilowatt power, kilowatt output]
- milliwatt, microwatt -
itinerary
(route, schedule)
- a proposed route of travel; a guidebook for travelers.
=>[itinerary for a trip, itinerary for a meeting, itinerary for a project]
- no set plan, spontaneity
Also, in case you are learning other languages
Original Sentences
- The author used the vernacular of the time period to make the dialogue more authentic.
- The military conducted a reconnaissance mission to gather information about the enemy's position.
- The decision was unanimous, with everyone agreeing on the course of action.
- The solar panels generated 5 kilowatts of electricity per hour.
- The travel agency provided a detailed itinerary for the trip.
Translation to Spanish
- El autor utilizó la lengua vernácula de la época para hacer el diálogo más auténtico.
- Los militares llevaron a cabo una misión de reconocimiento para recopilar información sobre la posición del enemigo.
- La decisión fue unánime y todos estuvieron de acuerdo en el curso de acción.
- Los paneles solares generaron 5 kilovatios de electricidad por hora.
- La agencia de viajes proporcionó un itinerario detallado del viaje.
Translation to French
- L'auteur a utilisé la langue vernaculaire de l'époque pour rendre le dialogue plus authentique.
- L'armée a mené une mission de reconnaissance pour recueillir des informations sur la position de l'ennemi.
- La décision a été unanime, tout le monde étant d’accord sur la marche à suivre.
- Les panneaux solaires produisaient 5 kilowatts d'électricité par heure.
- L'agence de voyages a fourni un itinéraire détaillé pour le voyage.
Translation to Portuguese
- O autor usou o vernáculo da época para tornar o diálogo mais autêntico.
- Os militares realizaram uma missão de reconhecimento para coletar informações sobre a posição do inimigo.
- A decisão foi unânime, com todos concordando com o curso de ação.
- Os painéis solares geraram 5 quilowatts de eletricidade por hora.
- A agência de viagens forneceu um itinerário detalhado para a viagem.
Translation to Italian
- L'autore ha usato il vernacolo dell'epoca per rendere il dialogo più autentico.
- I militari hanno condotto una missione di ricognizione per raccogliere informazioni sulla posizione del nemico.
- La decisione è stata unanime: tutti erano d'accordo sulla linea d'azione.
- I pannelli solari hanno generato 5 kilowatt di elettricità all'ora.
- L'agenzia di viaggi ha fornito un itinerario dettagliato per il viaggio.
Translation to German
- Der Autor nutzte die Umgangssprache der Zeit, um den Dialog authentischer zu gestalten.
- Das Militär führte eine Aufklärungsmission durch, um Informationen über die Position des Feindes zu sammeln.
- Die Entscheidung fiel einstimmig, alle waren sich über das weitere Vorgehen einig.
- Die Solarpaneele erzeugten 5 Kilowatt Strom pro Stunde.
- Das Reisebüro stellte einen detaillierten Reiseplan zur Verfügung.
Translation to Russian
- Чтобы сделать диалог более достоверным, автор использовал жаргон того времени.
- Военные провели разведывательную операцию по сбору информации о позиции противника.
- Решение было единогласным, все согласились с порядком действий.
- Солнечные панели вырабатывали 5 киловатт электроэнергии в час.
- Турагентство предоставило подробный маршрут поездки.
Translation to English
- The author used the vernacular of the time period to make the dialogue more authentic.
- The military conducted a reconnaissance mission to gather information about the enemy's position.
- The decision was unanimous, with everyone agreeing on the course of action.
- The solar panels generated 5 kilowatts of electricity per hour.
- The travel agency provided a detailed itinerary for the trip.
Etymology
vernacular: The word "vernacular" refers to the language spoken by the people of a particular country or region. It comes from the Latin word "vernaculus," meaning "domestic" or "native," which is derived from "verna" (slave born in the household)
reconnaissance: The word "reconnaissance" refers to a preliminary survey or examination. It comes from the French word "reconnaissance," meaning "recognition," which is derived from "re-" (again) and "connaissance" (knowledge)
unanimous: The word "unanimous" means "in complete agreement." It comes from the Latin word "unanimus," meaning "of one mind," which is derived from "unus" (one) and "animus" (mind)
kilowatt: The word "kilowatt" refers to a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It comes from the French word "kilowatt," which is derived from "kilo-" (thousand) and "watt," named after James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine
itinerary: The word "itinerary" refers to a planned route or journey. It comes from the Latin word "itinerarium," meaning "a journey" or "a route," which is derived from "iter" (journey)
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