Learn these words: clairvoyant, impure, mutter, abstruse, bandy (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

clairvoyant /klerˌvɔɪənt/impure /ˌɪmˈpjʊr/mutter /ˈmʌtər/abstruse /əbˈstruːs/bandy /ˈbændi/

Example Sentences

  1. The clairvoyant claimed to be able to see into the future, predicting events that would come to pass.
  2. The water was impure, contaminated with pollutants and chemicals.
  3. The old man would mutter to himself, lost in his own thoughts and memories.
  4. The concept was abstruse, difficult for even the experts to understand.
  5. The two friends would bandy about ideas and theories, debating and discussing late into the night.

Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms

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  • clairvoyant (psychic, intuitive) - having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
    =>[clairvoyant vision, clairvoyant ability, clairvoyant prediction]
    - blind, unaware
  • impure (contaminated, polluted) - mixed with foreign matter; morally corrupt or unclean.
    =>[impure thoughts, impure motives, impure water]
    - pure, clean
  • mutter (murmur, mumble) - to speak or say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
    =>[mutter to oneself, mutter under one's breath, mutter a curse]
    - shout, yell
  • abstruse (obscure, complex) - difficult to understand; obscure.
    =>[abstruse concept, abstruse theory, abstruse mathematical formula]
    - clear, simple
  • bandy (exchange, toss) - to pass from one person to another or back and forth; to discuss lightly or banteringly.
    =>[bandy about words, bandy about ideas, bandy about accusations]
    - straightforward

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Original Sentences

  1. The clairvoyant claimed to be able to see into the future, predicting events that would come to pass.
  2. The water was impure, contaminated with pollutants and chemicals.
  3. The old man would mutter to himself, lost in his own thoughts and memories.
  4. The concept was abstruse, difficult for even the experts to understand.
  5. The two friends would bandy about ideas and theories, debating and discussing late into the night.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El clarividente afirmaba ser capaz de ver el futuro, prediciendo acontecimientos que sucederían.
  2. El agua era impura, contaminada con contaminantes y productos químicos.
  3. El anciano murmuraba para sí mismo, perdido en sus propios pensamientos y recuerdos.
  4. El concepto era abstruso, difícil de entender incluso para los expertos.
  5. Los dos amigos discutían ideas y teorías, debatían y discutían hasta altas horas de la noche.

Translation to French

  1. Le clairvoyant prétendait être capable de voir dans le futur, prédisant les événements qui allaient se produire.
  2. L'eau était impure, contaminée par des polluants et des produits chimiques.
  3. Le vieil homme marmonnait pour lui-même, perdu dans ses propres pensées et souvenirs.
  4. Le concept était abscons, difficile à comprendre même pour les experts.
  5. Les deux amis échangeaient des idées et des théories, débattaient et discutaient jusque tard dans la nuit.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O clarividente afirmava ser capaz de ver o futuro, prevendo acontecimentos que aconteceriam.
  2. A água era impura, contaminada com poluentes e produtos químicos.
  3. O velho murmurava para si mesmo, perdido em seus próprios pensamentos e memórias.
  4. O conceito era obscuro, difícil de entender até mesmo para os especialistas.
  5. Os dois amigos discutiam ideias e teorias, debatendo e discutindo até altas horas da noite.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il chiaroveggente affermava di poter vedere nel futuro, prevedendo eventi che sarebbero accaduti.
  2. L'acqua era impura, contaminata da sostanze inquinanti e chimiche.
  3. mormorava il vecchio tra sé e sé, perso nei suoi pensieri e nei suoi ricordi.
  4. Il concetto era astruso, difficile da comprendere anche per gli esperti.
  5. I due amici si scambiavano idee e teorie, dibattendo e discutendo fino a tarda notte.

Translation to German

  1. Der Hellseher behauptete, in die Zukunft blicken zu können und Ereignisse vorherzusagen, die eintreten würden.
  2. Das Wasser war unrein, mit Schadstoffen und Chemikalien belastet.
  3. Der alte Mann murmelte vor sich hin, verloren in seinen eigenen Gedanken und Erinnerungen.
  4. Das Konzept war abstrus und selbst für Experten schwer zu verstehen.
  5. Die beiden Freunde tauschten Ideen und Theorien aus und debattierten und diskutierten bis spät in die Nacht.

Translation to Russian

  1. Ясновидящая утверждала, что способна заглядывать в будущее и предсказывать события, которые произойдут.
  2. Вода была нечистой, загрязненной загрязняющими веществами и химикатами.
  3. Старик бормотал про себя, погруженный в свои мысли и воспоминания.
  4. Концепция была запутанной, ее трудно было понять даже экспертам.
  5. Двое друзей обсуждали идеи и теории, споря и обсуждая до поздней ночи.

Translation to English

  1. The clairvoyant claimed to be able to see into the future, predicting events that would come to pass.
  2. The water was impure, contaminated with pollutants and chemicals.
  3. The old man would mutter to himself, lost in his own thoughts and memories.
  4. The concept was abstruse, difficult for even the experts to understand.
  5. The two friends would bandy about ideas and theories, debating and discussing late into the night.

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Etymology

clairvoyant: The word "clairvoyant" comes from the French words "clair," meaning "clear," and "voyant," meaning "seeing." It refers to a person who has the ability to see or perceive things beyond the range of normal human senses, often in the sense of being used to describe a psychic or intuitive ability

impure: The word "impure" comes from the Latin word "impurus," meaning "unclean." It refers to something that is contaminated or tainted, often in the sense of being used to describe a substance or material that is mixed with other substances or impurities

mutter: The word "mutter" comes from the Middle English word "moteren," meaning "to mumble." It refers to a low, indistinct, or grumbling voice, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is speaking in a low or murmuring tone

abstruse: The word "abstruse" comes from the Latin word "abstrusus," meaning "hidden, concealed." It refers to something that is difficult to understand or comprehend, often in the sense of being used to describe a complex or obscure subject or idea

bandy: The word "bandy" comes from the Middle French word "bander," meaning "to bind." It refers to a back-and-forth exchange of words or ideas, often in the sense of being used to describe a conversation or argument in which ideas are tossed back and forth


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