Learn these words: vitriolic, authenticity, indenture, insulate, munificence (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

vitriolic /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/authenticity /ˌɒθənˈtɪsəti/indenture /ˌɪnˈdentʃər/insulate /ˈɪnsəˌlet/munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsns/

Example Sentences

  1. The politician's vitriolic speech was criticized for its harsh tone and divisive language.
  2. The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by a team of experts.
  3. The indenture was a legal document that bound the apprentice to the master for a set period of time.
  4. The house was insulated to keep it warm during the winter months.
  5. The philanthropist's munificence helped fund many charitable causes.

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

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  • vitriolic (caustic, acerbic) - of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action; harsh or corrosive in tone.
    =>[vitriolic attack, vitriolic criticism, vitriolic language]
    - complimentary, flattering
  • authenticity (genuineness, legitimacy) - undisputed credibility.
    =>[authenticity of a document, authenticity of an antique, authenticity of a person]
    - forgery, counterfeit
  • indenture (contract, agreement) - a contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term; formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt.
    =>[indenture to serve, indenture to apprenticeship, indenture to slavery]
    - emancipation, freedom
  • insulate (isolate, protect) - protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material; place or set apart.
    =>[insulate a house, insulate a wire, insulate oneself from criticism]
    - conduct, transmit
  • munificence (generosity, benevolence) - liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit.
    =>[munificence of a gift, munificence of a donor, munificence of a patron]
    - stinginess, meanness

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Original Sentences

  1. The politician's vitriolic speech was criticized for its harsh tone and divisive language.
  2. The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by a team of experts.
  3. The indenture was a legal document that bound the apprentice to the master for a set period of time.
  4. The house was insulated to keep it warm during the winter months.
  5. The philanthropist's munificence helped fund many charitable causes.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El mordaz discurso del político fue criticado por su tono duro y lenguaje divisivo.
  2. La autenticidad de la pintura fue confirmada por un equipo de expertos.
  3. El contrato era un documento legal que vinculaba al aprendiz con el maestro por un período de tiempo determinado.
  4. La casa estaba aislada para mantenerla caliente durante los meses de invierno.
  5. La generosidad del filántropo ayudó a financiar muchas causas benéficas.

Translation to French

  1. Le discours au vitriol du politicien a été critiqué pour son ton dur et son langage qui divise.
  2. L'authenticité du tableau a été confirmée par une équipe d'experts.
  3. L'acte de fiducie était un document juridique qui liait l'apprenti au maître pour une période de temps déterminée.
  4. La maison a été isolée pour la garder au chaud pendant les mois d'hiver.
  5. La munificence du philanthrope a contribué à financer de nombreuses causes caritatives.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O discurso violento do político foi criticado por seu tom áspero e linguagem divisiva.
  2. A autenticidade da pintura foi confirmada por uma equipe de especialistas.
  3. A escritura era um documento legal que vinculava o aprendiz ao mestre por um determinado período de tempo.
  4. A casa foi isolada para mantê-la aquecida durante os meses de inverno.
  5. A generosidade do filantropo ajudou a financiar muitas causas beneficentes.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il discorso al vetriolo del politico è stato criticato per il tono duro e il linguaggio divisivo.
  2. L'autenticità del dipinto è stata confermata da un team di esperti.
  3. Il contratto di apprendistato era un documento legale che legava l'apprendista al maestro per un determinato periodo di tempo.
  4. La casa veniva isolata per mantenerla calda durante i mesi invernali.
  5. La munificenza del filantropo contribuì a finanziare molte cause benefiche.

Translation to German

  1. Die bissige Rede des Politikers wurde wegen ihres harten Tons und ihrer spaltenden Sprache kritisiert.
  2. Die Echtheit des Gemäldes wurde von einem Expertenteam bestätigt.
  3. Der Lehrvertrag war ein Rechtsdokument, das den Lehrling für eine bestimmte Zeit an den Meister band.
  4. Das Haus wurde isoliert, um es in den Wintermonaten warm zu halten.
  5. Die Großzügigkeit des Philanthropen trug dazu bei, viele wohltätige Zwecke zu finanzieren.

Translation to Russian

  1. Язвительная речь политика подверглась критике за резкий тон и вызывающие разногласия формулировки.
  2. Подлинность картины подтвердила группа экспертов.
  3. Договор был юридическим документом, который связывал ученика с мастером на определенный период времени.
  4. Дом утеплен, чтобы сохранять тепло в зимние месяцы.
  5. Щедрость филантропа помогла финансировать многие благотворительные дела.

Translation to English

  1. The politician's vitriolic speech was criticized for its harsh tone and divisive language.
  2. The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by a team of experts.
  3. The indenture was a legal document that bound the apprentice to the master for a set period of time.
  4. The house was insulated to keep it warm during the winter months.
  5. The philanthropist's munificence helped fund many charitable causes.

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Etymology

vitriolic: The word "vitriolic" comes from the Latin word "vitrum," meaning "glass," and the suffix "-ic," meaning "of or pertaining to"

authenticity: The word "authenticity" comes from the Greek word "authentikos," meaning "original" or "genuine," which is derived from "autos" (self) and "hentes" (doer)

indenture: The word "indenture" comes from the Latin word "indentare," meaning "to notch," which is derived from "in-" (into) and "dens" (tooth)

insulate: The word "insulate" comes from the Latin word "insula," meaning "island," which is derived from "in-" (in) and "salum" (sea)

munificence: The word "munificence" comes from the Latin word "munificentia," meaning "generosity," which is derived from "munus" (gift) and "facere" (to make)


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