Learn these words: approval, stymie, symmetrical, adherent, seditious (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

approval /əˈpruːvl̩/stymie /ˈstaɪmi/symmetrical /səˈmetrɪkl̩/adherent /ədˈhɪrənt/seditious /səˈdɪʃəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The manager gave his approval for the new project.
  2. The lack of funding stymied the progress of the research.
  3. The building had a symmetrical design.
  4. The politician had a loyal group of adherents who supported him.
  5. The seditious speech of the rebel leader incited violence.

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  • approval (agreement, consent) - the action of officially agreeing to something or accepting something as satisfactory.
    =>[public approval, government approval, peer approval]
    - disapproval, rejection
  • stymie (hinder, obstruct) - to prevent or hinder the progress of.
    =>[stymie the enemy, stymie progress, stymie creativity]
    - facilitate, assist
  • symmetrical (balanced, proportional) - made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; showing symmetry.
    =>[symmetrical face, symmetrical building, symmetrical design]
    - asymmetrical, uneven
  • adherent (follower, supporter) - someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.
    =>[adherent of a religion, adherent of a philosophy, adherent of a movement]
    - dissenter, nonconformist
  • seditious (rebellious, subversive) - inciting or causing people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
    =>[seditious speech, seditious activity, seditious plot]
    - loyal, obedient

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Original Sentences

  1. The manager gave his approval for the new project.
  2. The lack of funding stymied the progress of the research.
  3. The building had a symmetrical design.
  4. The politician had a loyal group of adherents who supported him.
  5. The seditious speech of the rebel leader incited violence.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El director dio su aprobación al nuevo proyecto.
  2. La falta de financiación obstaculizó el avance de la investigación.
  3. El edificio tenía un diseño simétrico.
  4. El político tenía un grupo leal de seguidores que le apoyaban.
  5. El discurso sedicioso del líder rebelde incitó a la violencia.

Translation to French

  1. Le directeur a donné son accord pour le nouveau projet.
  2. Le manque de financement a entravé les progrès de la recherche.
  3. Le bâtiment avait une conception symétrique.
  4. L'homme politique avait un groupe de fidèles qui le soutenait.
  5. Le discours séditieux du chef des rebelles a incité à la violence.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O gerente deu sua aprovação para o novo projeto.
  2. A falta de financiamento impediu o progresso da pesquisa.
  3. O prédio tinha um design simétrico.
  4. O político tinha um grupo leal de adeptos que o apoiavam.
  5. O discurso sedicioso do líder rebelde incitou a violência.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il direttore ha approvato il nuovo progetto.
  2. La mancanza di fondi ha ostacolato il progresso della ricerca.
  3. L'edificio aveva un design simmetrico.
  4. Il politico aveva un gruppo di fedeli che lo sostenevano.
  5. Il discorso sedizioso del leader dei ribelli incitava alla violenza.

Translation to German

  1. Der Manager gab seine Zustimmung zu dem neuen Projekt.
  2. Der Mangel an finanziellen Mitteln bremste den Fortschritt der Forschung.
  3. Das Gebäude hatte einen symmetrischen Aufbau.
  4. Der Politiker hatte eine loyale Gruppe von Anhängern, die ihn unterstützten.
  5. Die aufrührerische Rede des Rebellenführers stachelte zur Gewalt an.

Translation to Russian

  1. Руководитель одобрил новый проект.
  2. Отсутствие финансирования мешало проведению исследований.
  3. Здание имеет симметричный дизайн.
  4. У политика была верная группа сторонников, которые его поддерживали.
  5. Мятежная речь лидера мятежников подстрекала к насилию.

Translation to English

  1. The manager gave his approval for the new project.
  2. The lack of funding stymied the progress of the research.
  3. The building had a symmetrical design.
  4. The politician had a loyal group of adherents who supported him.
  5. The seditious speech of the rebel leader incited violence.

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Etymology

approval: The word "approval" comes from the Latin word "approbare," meaning "to approve." It refers to the act of giving one's consent or agreement to something, often in the sense of expressing support or agreement

stymie: The word "stymie" comes from the Scottish word "stymie," meaning "a situation where one's opponent's ball blocks one's own." It refers to an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or success, often in the sense of being frustrating or difficult to overcome

symmetrical: The word "symmetrical" comes from the Greek word "summetria," meaning "proportionate." It refers to something that is balanced or proportionate in shape, size, or arrangement, often in the sense of being aesthetically pleasing

adherent: The word "adherent" comes from the Latin word "adhaerens," meaning "sticking to." It refers to someone who supports or follows a particular person, group, or idea, often in the sense of being loyal or devoted

seditious: The word "seditious" comes from the Latin word "seditiosus," meaning "rebellious" or "mutinous." It refers to something that is intended to incite rebellion or resistance against authority, often in the sense of being subversive or treasonous


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