Learn these words: antipodes, emollient, polytheism, premise, siege (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

antipodes /ænˈtɪpədiːz/emollient /iˈmɒliənt/polytheism /ˈpɑːləθiˌɪzəm/premise /ˈpreməs/siege /ˈsiːdʒ/

Example Sentences

  1. Australia and South America are antipodes, located on opposite sides of the Earth.
  2. The emollient lotion helped soothe her dry skin.
  3. Polytheism is the belief in many gods.
  4. The premise of the movie was that aliens had invaded Earth.
  5. The city was under siege for months, with no end in sight.

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  • antipodes (opposite, contrary) - the direct opposite of something.
    =>[antipodes of each other, antipodes of the world, antipodes of behavior]
    - opposite, antithesis
  • emollient (soothing, calming) - having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
    =>[emollient cream, emollient lotion, emollient soap]
    - irritant, abrasive
  • polytheism (paganism, idolatry) - the belief in or worship of more than one god.
    =>[polytheistic religion, polytheistic beliefs, polytheistic gods]
    - monotheism, belief in one god
  • premise (assumption, proposition) - a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
    =>[false premise, underlying premise, central premise]
    - conclusion, outcome
  • siege (blockade, encirclement) - a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
    =>[siege of a city, siege of a castle, siege of a problem]
    - lifting of siege, retreat

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Original Sentences

  1. Australia and South America are antipodes, located on opposite sides of the Earth.
  2. The emollient lotion helped soothe her dry skin.
  3. Polytheism is the belief in many gods.
  4. The premise of the movie was that aliens had invaded Earth.
  5. The city was under siege for months, with no end in sight.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Australia y Sudamérica están en las antípodas, en lados opuestos de la Tierra.
  2. La loción emoliente ayudó a calmar su piel seca.
  3. El politeísmo es la creencia en muchos dioses.
  4. La premisa de la película era que los alienígenas habían invadido la Tierra.
  5. La ciudad estuvo sitiada durante meses, sin final a la vista.

Translation to French

  1. L'Australie et l'Amérique du Sud sont aux antipodes, c'est-à-dire qu'elles sont situées de part et d'autre de la Terre.
  2. La lotion émolliente a aidé à apaiser sa peau sèche.
  3. Le polythéisme est la croyance en plusieurs dieux.
  4. Le film partait du principe que des extraterrestres avaient envahi la Terre.
  5. La ville a été assiégée pendant des mois, sans que l'on puisse en voir la fin.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A Austrália e a América do Sul são antípodas, localizadas em lados opostos da Terra.
  2. A loção emoliente ajudou a acalmar sua pele seca.
  3. O politeísmo é a crença em muitos deuses.
  4. A premissa do filme era que os alienígenas haviam invadido a Terra.
  5. A cidade estava sitiada há meses, sem fim à vista.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'Australia e il Sud America sono agli antipodi, situati ai lati opposti della Terra.
  2. La lozione emolliente aiutava a lenire la pelle secca.
  3. Il politeismo è la credenza in molti dei.
  4. La premessa del film era che gli alieni avevano invaso la Terra.
  5. La città era sotto assedio da mesi, senza che se ne vedesse la fine.

Translation to German

  1. Australien und Südamerika sind Antipoden, sie liegen auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Erde.
  2. Die lindernde Lotion half, ihre trockene Haut zu beruhigen.
  3. Polytheismus ist der Glaube an viele Götter.
  4. Die Prämisse des Films war, dass Außerirdische die Erde überfallen hatten.
  5. Die Stadt wurde monatelang belagert, ohne dass ein Ende in Sicht war.

Translation to Russian

  1. Австралия и Южная Америка - антиподы, расположенные на противоположных сторонах Земли.
  2. Смягчающий лосьон помог успокоить ее сухую кожу.
  3. Политеизм - это вера во многих богов.
  4. Смысл фильма заключался в том, что на Землю вторглись инопланетяне.
  5. В течение нескольких месяцев город находился в осаде, и конца этому не было видно.

Translation to English

  1. Australia and South America are antipodes, located on opposite sides of the Earth.
  2. The emollient lotion helped soothe her dry skin.
  3. Polytheism is the belief in many gods.
  4. The premise of the movie was that aliens had invaded Earth.
  5. The city was under siege for months, with no end in sight.

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Etymology

antipodes: The word "antipodes" comes from the Greek words "anti," meaning "opposite," and "pous," meaning "foot." It refers to a place or region on the opposite side of the earth

emollient: The word "emollient" comes from the Latin word "emolliens," meaning "softening." It refers to a substance that is used to soothe or soften the skin

polytheism: The word "polytheism" comes from the Greek words "poly," meaning "many," and "theos," meaning "god." It refers to the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

premise: The word "premise" comes from the Latin word "praemissa," meaning "things mentioned before." It refers to a proposition or statement that forms the basis for an argument or theory

siege: The word "siege" comes from the Old French word "sege," meaning "seat" or "throne." It refers to the act of surrounding and blockading a place in order to capture it


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