Learn these words: cloister, din, chaotic, abusive, communal (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

cloister /ˌklɔɪstər/din /ˈdɪn/chaotic /keˈɑːtɪk/abusive /əˈbjuːsɪv/communal /kəˈmjuːnl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The nuns lived in a cloistered community away from the rest of society.
  2. The din of the construction work made it difficult to concentrate.
  3. The aftermath of the earthquake was chaotic.
  4. The abusive language used by the coach towards the players was unacceptable.
  5. The communal garden was maintained by the residents of the neighborhood.

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  • cloister (seclude, isolate) - a covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
    =>[cloister oneself away, cloister an idea, cloister a memory]
    - liberate, free
  • din (noise, commotion) - a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
    =>[deafening din, incessant din, cacophonous din]
    - silence, quiet
  • chaotic (disorderly, confused) - in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
    =>[chaotic scene, chaotic situation, chaotic mind]
    - orderly, organized
  • abusive (insulting, offensive) - engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.
    =>[abusive language, abusive behavior, abusive relationship]
    - kind, respectful
  • communal (shared, collective) - shared by all members of a community; for common use.
    =>[communal living, communal property, communal spirit]
    - individual, personal

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Original Sentences

  1. The nuns lived in a cloistered community away from the rest of society.
  2. The din of the construction work made it difficult to concentrate.
  3. The aftermath of the earthquake was chaotic.
  4. The abusive language used by the coach towards the players was unacceptable.
  5. The communal garden was maintained by the residents of the neighborhood.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Las monjas vivían en una comunidad de clausura, alejadas del resto de la sociedad.
  2. El estruendo de las obras dificultaba la concentración.
  3. Las secuelas del terremoto fueron caóticas.
  4. El lenguaje abusivo del entrenador hacia los jugadores era inaceptable.
  5. El jardín comunitario fue mantenido por los vecinos del barrio.

Translation to French

  1. Les religieuses vivaient dans une communauté cloîtrée, à l'écart du reste de la société.
  2. Le vacarme des travaux de construction rendait la concentration difficile.
  3. Les conséquences du tremblement de terre ont été chaotiques.
  4. Le langage abusif utilisé par l'entraîneur à l'égard des joueurs était inacceptable.
  5. Le jardin communal est entretenu par les habitants du quartier.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. As freiras viviam em uma comunidade de clausura, longe do resto da sociedade.
  2. O barulho do trabalho de construção dificultava a concentração.
  3. As consequências do terremoto foram caóticas.
  4. A linguagem abusiva usada pelo técnico com os jogadores era inaceitável.
  5. O jardim comunitário era mantido pelos moradores do bairro.

Translation to Italian

  1. Le suore vivevano in una comunità di clausura lontano dal resto della società.
  2. Il frastuono dei lavori di costruzione rendeva difficile concentrarsi.
  3. Le conseguenze del terremoto sono state caotiche.
  4. Il linguaggio offensivo usato dall'allenatore nei confronti dei giocatori era inaccettabile.
  5. Il giardino comunale era curato dai residenti del quartiere.

Translation to German

  1. Die Nonnen lebten in einer klösterlichen Gemeinschaft abseits der übrigen Gesellschaft.
  2. Der Lärm der Bauarbeiten machte es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.
  3. Die Zeit nach dem Erdbeben war chaotisch.
  4. Die Beschimpfungen des Trainers gegenüber den Spielern waren nicht hinnehmbar.
  5. Der Gemeinschaftsgarten wurde von den Bewohnern des Viertels gepflegt.

Translation to Russian

  1. Монахи жили в монастыре вдали от остального общества.
  2. Грохот строительных работ мешал сосредоточиться.
  3. Последствия землетрясения были хаотичными.
  4. Неприемлемы оскорбительные выражения тренера по отношению к игрокам.
  5. За общим садом ухаживали жители микрорайона.

Translation to English

  1. The nuns lived in a cloistered community away from the rest of society.
  2. The din of the construction work made it difficult to concentrate.
  3. The aftermath of the earthquake was chaotic.
  4. The abusive language used by the coach towards the players was unacceptable.
  5. The communal garden was maintained by the residents of the neighborhood.

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Etymology

cloister: The word "cloister" comes from the Latin word "claustrum," meaning "enclosure" or "confinement." It refers to a covered walkway or courtyard, often in the sense of being a secluded or peaceful place for contemplation or study

din: The word "din" comes from the Old English word "dyne," meaning "noise" or "sound." It refers to a loud and continuous noise, often in the sense of being unpleasant or annoying

chaotic: The word "chaotic" comes from the Greek word "chaos," meaning "abyss" or "void." It refers to something that is disordered or confused, often in the sense of being unpredictable or uncontrollable

abusive: The word "abusive" comes from the Latin word "abusivus," meaning "misused" or "improper." It refers to something that is harmful or insulting, often in the sense of being verbally or physically aggressive

communal: The word "communal" comes from the Latin word "communis," meaning "common" or "shared." It refers to something that is shared or used by a group of people, often in the sense of being public or collective


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