Learn these words: caucus, mirth, ally, unruly, incisive (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

caucus /ˈkɑːkəs/mirth /ˈmɝːθ/ally /ˈælaɪ/unruly /ʌnˈruːli/incisive /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

Example Sentences

  1. The political party held a caucus to select its candidate.
  2. The comedian's jokes elicited much mirth from the audience.
  3. The two countries formed an alliance to fight against a common enemy.
  4. The unruly children refused to listen to their teacher.
  5. The journalist's incisive reporting uncovered the truth.

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  • caucus (meeting, assembly) - a meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or decide on policy.
    =>[congressional caucus, legislative caucus, political caucus]
    - general meeting, open gathering
  • mirth (amusement, hilarity) - amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
    =>[infectious mirth, unrestrained mirth, childlike mirth]
    - sadness, gloom
  • ally (partner, friend) - a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.
    =>[strong ally, strategic ally, close ally]
    - enemy, adversary
  • unruly (disorderly, uncontrollable) - disorderly and disruptive; not amenable to discipline or control.
    =>[unruly child, unruly crowd, unruly mob]
    - orderly, disciplined
  • incisive (sharp, penetrating) - (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
    =>[incisive remark, incisive analysis, incisive observation]
    - vague, unspecific

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Original Sentences

  1. The political party held a caucus to select its candidate.
  2. The comedian's jokes elicited much mirth from the audience.
  3. The two countries formed an alliance to fight against a common enemy.
  4. The unruly children refused to listen to their teacher.
  5. The journalist's incisive reporting uncovered the truth.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El partido político celebró una asamblea para seleccionar a su candidato.
  2. Los chistes del comediante provocaron mucho júbilo entre el público.
  3. Los dos países formaron una alianza para luchar contra un enemigo común.
  4. Los niños rebeldes se negaron a escuchar a su maestra.
  5. Los incisivos reportajes del periodista descubrieron la verdad.

Translation to French

  1. Le parti politique a tenu un caucus pour sélectionner son candidat.
  2. Les blagues du comédien ont suscité beaucoup de gaieté auprès du public.
  3. Les deux pays ont formé une alliance pour lutter contre un ennemi commun.
  4. Les enfants indisciplinés refusaient d’écouter leur professeur.
  5. Le reportage incisif du journaliste a révélé la vérité.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O partido político realizou uma convenção para selecionar seu candidato.
  2. As piadas do comediante provocaram muita alegria na plateia.
  3. Os dois países formaram uma aliança para lutar contra um inimigo comum.
  4. As crianças indisciplinadas se recusaram a ouvir o professor.
  5. A reportagem incisiva do jornalista revelou a verdade.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il partito politico ha tenuto un caucus per selezionare il proprio candidato.
  2. Le battute del comico hanno suscitato ilarità nel pubblico.
  3. I due Paesi hanno stretto un'alleanza per combattere un nemico comune.
  4. I bambini indisciplinati si rifiutarono di ascoltare il loro insegnante.
  5. L'incisività del giornalista ha portato alla luce la verità.

Translation to German

  1. Die politische Partei hielt einen Caucus ab, um ihren Kandidaten auszuwählen.
  2. Die Witze des Komikers lösten beim Publikum große Heiterkeit aus.
  3. Die beiden Länder schlossen ein Bündnis, um gegen einen gemeinsamen Feind zu kämpfen.
  4. Die widerspenstigen Kinder weigerten sich, ihrem Lehrer zuzuhören.
  5. Die prägnante Berichterstattung des Journalisten brachte die Wahrheit ans Licht.

Translation to Russian

  1. Политическая партия провела собрание для выбора своего кандидата.
  2. Шутки комика вызвали немало смеха у зрителей.
  3. Две страны сформировали альянс для борьбы с общим врагом.
  4. Непослушные дети отказывались слушать своего учителя.
  5. Острый репортаж журналиста раскрыл правду.

Translation to English

  1. The political party held a caucus to select its candidate.
  2. The comedian's jokes elicited much mirth from the audience.
  3. The two countries formed an alliance to fight against a common enemy.
  4. The unruly children refused to listen to their teacher.
  5. The journalist's incisive reporting uncovered the truth.

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Etymology

caucus: The word "caucus" comes from the Algonquian word "caucauasu" meaning "counselor".

mirth: The word "mirth" comes from the Old English word "myrgth" meaning "joy, pleasure, delight".

ally: The word "ally" comes from the Old French word "alier" meaning "combine, unite".

unruly: The word "unruly" comes from the Old English word "unrēolīc" meaning "ungovernable".

incisive: The word "incisive" comes from the Latin word "incisus" meaning "cut into".


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