Learn these words: augment, nucleate, superannuate, erosion, iconoclastic (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

augment /ɒgˈment/nucleate /ˈnuːkliːɪt/superannuate /ˌsuːpəˈrænjʊeɪt/erosion /ɪˈroʊʒn̩/iconoclastic /ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/

Example Sentences

  1. The company decided to augment their workforce to meet demand.
  2. The cell's nucleus is where DNA is stored.
  3. The employee decided to superannuate after working for the company for 30 years.
  4. The erosion of the coastline was caused by the constant pounding of waves.
  5. The artist's iconoclastic style challenged traditional art forms.

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  • augment (increase, expand) - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
    =>[augment one's income, augment one's knowledge, augment one's skills]
    - diminish, reduce
  • nucleate (centralize, concentrate) - form into a nucleus; provide a nucleus for.
    =>[nucleate a new company, nucleate a new colony, nucleate a new idea]
    - disperse, scatter
  • superannuate (retire, pension off) - retire (someone) with a pension.
    =>[superannuate a law, superannuate a custom, superannuate a tradition]
    - reinstate, rehire
  • erosion (corrosion, wearing away) - the gradual destruction or diminution of something.
    =>[erosion of soil, erosion of trust, erosion of values]
    - accretion, growth
  • iconoclastic (rebellious, heretical) - characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institutions.
    =>[iconoclastic views, iconoclastic art, iconoclastic behavior]
    - traditional, conventional

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Original Sentences

  1. The company decided to augment their workforce to meet demand.
  2. The cell's nucleus is where DNA is stored.
  3. The employee decided to superannuate after working for the company for 30 years.
  4. The erosion of the coastline was caused by the constant pounding of waves.
  5. The artist's iconoclastic style challenged traditional art forms.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La empresa decidió aumentar su plantilla para satisfacer la demanda.
  2. El núcleo de la célula es donde se almacena el ADN.
  3. El empleado decidió jubilarse después de trabajar en la empresa durante 30 años.
  4. La erosión del litoral fue provocada por el constante embate de las olas.
  5. El estilo iconoclasta del artista desafió las formas de arte tradicionales.

Translation to French

  1. L'entreprise a décidé d'augmenter ses effectifs pour répondre à la demande.
  2. Le noyau de la cellule est l’endroit où l’ADN est stocké.
  3. L’employé a décidé de prendre sa retraite après 30 ans de travail dans l’entreprise.
  4. L'érosion du littoral était causée par le martèlement constant des vagues.
  5. Le style iconoclaste de l'artiste remet en question les formes d'art traditionnelles.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A empresa decidiu aumentar sua força de trabalho para atender à demanda.
  2. O núcleo da célula é onde o DNA é armazenado.
  3. O funcionário decidiu se aposentar depois de trabalhar para a empresa por 30 anos.
  4. A erosão da linha costeira foi causada pelo constante bater das ondas.
  5. O estilo iconoclasta do artista desafiava as formas de arte tradicionais.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'azienda decise di aumentare la forza lavoro per soddisfare la domanda.
  2. Il nucleo della cellula è il luogo in cui è conservato il DNA.
  3. L'impiegato ha deciso di andare in esubero dopo aver lavorato per l'azienda per 30 anni.
  4. L'erosione della costa è stata causata dal costante martellamento delle onde.
  5. Lo stile iconoclasta dell'artista sfidava le forme d'arte tradizionali.

Translation to German

  1. Das Unternehmen beschloss, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern, um der Nachfrage gerecht zu werden.
  2. Im Zellkern ist die DNA gespeichert.
  3. Der Mitarbeiter beschloss, nach 30-jähriger Tätigkeit für das Unternehmen in den Ruhestand zu gehen.
  4. Die Erosion der Küste wurde durch den ständigen Wellengang verursacht.
  5. Der ikonoklastische Stil des Künstlers stellte traditionelle Kunstformen in Frage.

Translation to Russian

  1. Компания решила увеличить штат сотрудников, чтобы удовлетворить спрос.
  2. Ядро клетки — это место, где хранится ДНК.
  3. Сотрудник решил выйти на пенсию после 30 лет работы в компании.
  4. Эрозия береговой линии была вызвана постоянными ударами волн.
  5. Иконоборческий стиль художника бросил вызов традиционным формам искусства.

Translation to English

  1. The company decided to augment their workforce to meet demand.
  2. The cell's nucleus is where DNA is stored.
  3. The employee decided to superannuate after working for the company for 30 years.
  4. The erosion of the coastline was caused by the constant pounding of waves.
  5. The artist's iconoclastic style challenged traditional art forms.

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Etymology

augment: From Latin "augmentare" meaning "to increase"

nucleate: From Latin "nucleus" meaning "kernel, core"

superannuate: From Latin "superannuatus" meaning "retired, worn out"

erosion: From Latin "erosio" meaning "a gnawing away"

iconoclastic: From Greek "eikonoklastes" meaning "image breaker"


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