Learn these words: absorption, nitpicker, deftness, litigation, timid (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

absorption /əbˈzɔːrpʃn̩/nitpicker / nitpicker /deftness /ˈdeftnəs/litigation /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃn̩/timid /ˈtɪməd/

Example Sentences

  1. The sponge had great absorption and could soak up a lot of water.
  2. The boss was a nitpicker and always found something wrong with his employees' work.
  3. The artist painted with great deftness and precision.
  4. The company was involved in a long and costly litigation with its former employees.
  5. The timid child was afraid to speak up in class.

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

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  • absorption (assimilation, incorporation) - the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
    =>[absorption of sound, absorption of light, absorption of information]
    - distraction, inattention
  • nitpicker (faultfinder, critic) - a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules.
    =>[nitpicker about grammar, nitpicker about details, nitpicker about rules]
    - broad-minded, easygoing
  • deftness (skill, dexterity) - skillful, nimble, or clever in one's movements or actions.
    =>[deftness with a tool, deftness with a language, deftness in handling a situation]
    - clumsiness, awkwardness
  • litigation (legal action, lawsuit) - the process of taking legal action.
    =>[litigation involving a contract dispute, litigation involving a property dispute, litigation involving a personal injury]
    - amicable resolution, peaceful settlement
  • timid (shy, fearful) - showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
    =>[timid person, timid animal, timid approach]
    - brave, fearless

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Original Sentences

  1. The sponge had great absorption and could soak up a lot of water.
  2. The boss was a nitpicker and always found something wrong with his employees' work.
  3. The artist painted with great deftness and precision.
  4. The company was involved in a long and costly litigation with its former employees.
  5. The timid child was afraid to speak up in class.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La esponja tenía una gran absorción y podía absorber mucha agua.
  2. El jefe era quisquilloso y siempre encontraba algo malo en el trabajo de sus empleados.
  3. El artista pintó con gran habilidad y precisión.
  4. La empresa estuvo involucrada en un largo y costoso litigio con sus antiguos empleados.
  5. El niño tímido tenía miedo de hablar en clase.

Translation to French

  1. L'éponge avait une grande absorption et pouvait absorber beaucoup d'eau.
  2. Le patron était un pointilleux et trouvait toujours quelque chose qui n'allait pas dans le travail de ses employés.
  3. L'artiste a peint avec beaucoup d'habileté et de précision.
  4. L'entreprise était impliquée dans un litige long et coûteux avec ses anciens salariés.
  5. L’enfant timide avait peur de s’exprimer en classe.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A esponja tinha ótima absorção e conseguia absorver muita água.
  2. O chefe era minucioso e sempre encontrava algo errado com o trabalho de seus funcionários.
  3. O artista pintou com grande habilidade e precisão.
  4. A empresa estava envolvida em um longo e caro litígio com seus ex-funcionários.
  5. A criança tímida tinha medo de falar na aula.

Translation to Italian

  1. La spugna aveva un ottimo assorbimento e poteva assorbire molta acqua.
  2. Il capo era un pignolo e trovava sempre qualcosa che non andava nel lavoro dei suoi dipendenti.
  3. L'artista dipinse con grande abilità e precisione.
  4. L'azienda è stata coinvolta in un lungo e costoso contenzioso con i suoi ex dipendenti.
  5. Il bambino timido aveva paura di parlare in classe.

Translation to German

  1. Der Schwamm hatte eine gute Saugfähigkeit und konnte viel Wasser aufsaugen.
  2. Der Chef war ein Geizhals und stellte immer fest, dass etwas mit der Arbeit seiner Mitarbeiter nicht stimmte.
  3. Der Künstler malte mit großer Geschicklichkeit und Präzision.
  4. Das Unternehmen war in einen langen und kostspieligen Rechtsstreit mit seinen ehemaligen Mitarbeitern verwickelt.
  5. Das schüchterne Kind hatte Angst, sich im Unterricht zu äußern.

Translation to Russian

  1. Губка имела отличную впитываемость и могла впитывать много воды.
  2. Начальник был придирчивым и всегда находил что-то неладное в работе своих сотрудников.
  3. Художник рисовал с большим мастерством и точностью.
  4. Компания была вовлечена в долгий и дорогостоящий судебный процесс со своими бывшими сотрудниками.
  5. Робкий ребенок боялся высказаться в классе.

Translation to English

  1. The sponge had great absorption and could soak up a lot of water.
  2. The boss was a nitpicker and always found something wrong with his employees' work.
  3. The artist painted with great deftness and precision.
  4. The company was involved in a long and costly litigation with its former employees.
  5. The timid child was afraid to speak up in class.

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Etymology

absorption: The word "absorption" comes from the Latin word "absorptio," meaning "a sucking up." It refers to the act of taking in or assimilating something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of learning or understanding

nitpicker: The word "nitpicker" comes from the Middle English word "nit," meaning "egg of a louse," and "pick," meaning "to remove." It refers to someone who is overly critical or meticulous, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who focuses on small or insignificant details

deftness: The word "deftness" comes from the Middle English word "deft," meaning "skillful" or "dexterous." It refers to someone's skill or proficiency, often in the sense of being used to describe a person's manual or artistic abilities

litigation: The word "litigation" comes from the Latin word "litigatio," meaning "a dispute or lawsuit." It refers to the process of carrying on a legal dispute or lawsuit, often in the sense of being used to describe a formal legal proceeding

timid: The word "timid" comes from the Latin word "timidus," meaning "fearful" or "timorous." It refers to someone who is shy or easily frightened, often in the sense of being hesitant or lacking in confidence


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