Learn these words: callousness, inaudible, angular, introspect, indolence (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

callousness /ˈkæləsnəs/inaudible /ˌɪˈnɒdəbl̩/angular /ˈæŋɡjələr/introspect /ˈɪntrəˌspekt/indolence /ˈɪndələns/

Example Sentences

  1. The callousness of the criminal's actions shocked everyone.
  2. The sound was inaudible to the human ear.
  3. The modern building had a very angular design.
  4. She took some time to introspect and reflect on her life.
  5. His indolence was the reason he never achieved his goals.

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  • callousness (indifference, insensitivity) - insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
    =>[callousness of heart, callousness of nature, callousness of spirit]
    - compassion, empathy
  • inaudible (unheard, indistinct) - unable to be heard.
    =>[inaudible whisper, inaudible conversation, inaudible murmur]
    - audible, hearable
  • angular (sharp-cornered, pointed) - having angles or sharp corners; lean and having prominent bones or joints.
    =>[angular features, angular body, angular design]
    - rounded, curved
  • introspect (contemplate, reflect) - examine one's own thoughts or feelings.
    =>[introspect on oneself, introspect on one's thoughts, introspect on one's motives]
    - be extroverted, focus on the external world
  • indolence (laziness, idleness) - avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
    =>[indolence of life, indolence of body, indolence of mind]
    - diligence, industriousness

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Original Sentences

  1. The callousness of the criminal's actions shocked everyone.
  2. The sound was inaudible to the human ear.
  3. The modern building had a very angular design.
  4. She took some time to introspect and reflect on her life.
  5. His indolence was the reason he never achieved his goals.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La insensibilidad de las acciones del criminal sorprendió a todos.
  2. El sonido era inaudible para el oído humano.
  3. El edificio moderno tenía un diseño muy angular.
  4. Se tomó un tiempo para hacer introspección y reflexionar sobre su vida.
  5. Su indolencia fue la razón por la que nunca logró sus objetivos.

Translation to French

  1. L'insensibilité des actions du criminel a choqué tout le monde.
  2. Le son était inaudible à l’oreille humaine.
  3. Le bâtiment moderne avait une conception très angulaire.
  4. Elle a pris le temps d'introspecter et de réfléchir à sa vie.
  5. C'est à cause de son indolence qu'il n'a jamais atteint ses objectifs.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A insensibilidade das ações do criminoso chocou a todos.
  2. O som era inaudível para o ouvido humano.
  3. O prédio moderno tinha um design muito angular.
  4. Ela tirou algum tempo para fazer uma introspecção e refletir sobre sua vida.
  5. Sua indolência foi a razão pela qual ele nunca alcançou seus objetivos.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'insensibilità delle azioni del criminale scioccò tutti.
  2. Il suono era impercettibile all'orecchio umano.
  3. L'edificio moderno aveva un design molto angolare.
  4. Si prese del tempo per introspezionare e riflettere sulla sua vita.
  5. La sua indolenza era il motivo per cui non aveva mai raggiunto i suoi obiettivi.

Translation to German

  1. Die Gefühllosigkeit des Vorgehens des Verbrechers schockierte alle.
  2. Der Ton war für das menschliche Ohr nicht hörbar.
  3. Das moderne Gebäude hatte ein sehr kantiges Design.
  4. Sie nahm sich etwas Zeit, um über ihr Leben nachzudenken und es zu reflektieren.
  5. Seine Trägheit war der Grund dafür, dass er seine Ziele nie erreichte.

Translation to Russian

  1. Бездушие действий преступника шокировало всех.
  2. Звук был неслышен человеческому уху.
  3. Современное здание имело очень угловатую форму.
  4. Ей потребовалось некоторое время, чтобы проанализировать и поразмышлять о своей жизни.
  5. Его праздность была причиной того, что он так и не достиг своих целей.

Translation to English

  1. The callousness of the criminal's actions shocked everyone.
  2. The sound was inaudible to the human ear.
  3. The modern building had a very angular design.
  4. She took some time to introspect and reflect on her life.
  5. His indolence was the reason he never achieved his goals.

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Etymology

callousness: From Latin "callus", meaning "hard skin"

inaudible: From Latin "inaudibilis", meaning "not able to be heard"

angular: From Latin "angulus", meaning "corner, angle"

introspect: From Latin "introspicere", meaning "to look within"

indolence: From Latin "indolentia", meaning "freedom from pain, insensibility"


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