Learn these words: collate, estrange, introverted, vindictive, tangential (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

collate /kəˈleɪt/estrange /eˈstreɪndʒ/introverted /ˈɪntroˌvərtəd/vindictive /ˌvɪnˈdɪktɪv/tangential /tænˈdʒentʃl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. She had to collate all the documents before the meeting.
  2. The argument caused him to estrange himself from his family.
  3. He was an introverted person who preferred to spend time alone.
  4. She was vindictive and always sought revenge on those who wronged her.
  5. His comment was tangential to the main topic of discussion.

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  • collate (compare, assemble) - collect and combine (texts, information, or data).
    =>[collate data, collate information, collate evidence]
    - separate, divide
  • estrange (alienate, distance) - cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.
    =>[estrange friends, estrange family, estrange oneself]
    - reconcile, unite
  • introverted (shy, reserved) - shy, reticent, and typically self-centered person.
    =>[introvert personality, introverted nature, introverted lifestyle]
    - extroverted, outgoing
  • vindictive (revengeful, spiteful) - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
    =>[vindictive spirit, vindictive act, vindictive revenge]
    - forgiving, merciful
  • tangential (peripheral, digressive) - diverging from a previous course or line; erratic.
    =>[tangential remark, tangential issue, tangential relationship]
    - relevant, central

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Original Sentences

  1. She had to collate all the documents before the meeting.
  2. The argument caused him to estrange himself from his family.
  3. He was an introverted person who preferred to spend time alone.
  4. She was vindictive and always sought revenge on those who wronged her.
  5. His comment was tangential to the main topic of discussion.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Tuvo que cotejar todos los documentos antes de la reunión.
  2. La discusión hizo que se distanciara de su familia.
  3. Era una persona introvertida que prefería pasar tiempo a solas.
  4. Era vengativa y siempre buscaba vengarse de quienes le hacían daño.
  5. Su comentario era tangencial al tema principal de la discusión.

Translation to French

  1. Elle a dû rassembler tous les documents avant la réunion.
  2. La dispute l'a éloigné de sa famille.
  3. C'était une personne introvertie qui préférait passer du temps seule.
  4. Elle était vindicative et cherchait toujours à se venger de ceux qui lui avaient fait du tort.
  5. Son commentaire n'avait rien à voir avec le sujet principal de la discussion.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ela teve que reunir todos os documentos antes da reunião.
  2. A discussão fez com que ele se afastasse de sua família.
  3. Ele era uma pessoa introvertida que preferia passar o tempo sozinho.
  4. Ela era vingativa e sempre buscava se vingar daqueles que a prejudicavam.
  5. Seu comentário foi tangencial ao tópico principal da discussão.

Translation to Italian

  1. Lei doveva riunire tutti i documenti prima dell'incontro.
  2. Il litigio lo portò ad allontanarsi dalla famiglia.
  3. Era una persona introversa che preferiva passare il tempo da sola.
  4. Era vendicativa e cercava sempre di vendicarsi di chi le aveva fatto un torto.
  5. Il suo commento era tangenziale all'argomento principale della discussione.

Translation to German

  1. Sie musste vor dem Treffen alle Dokumente zusammenstellen.
  2. Der Streit führte dazu, dass er sich von seiner Familie entfremdete.
  3. Er war ein introvertierter Mensch, der seine Zeit lieber allein verbrachte.
  4. Sie war rachsüchtig und wollte sich immer an denen rächen, die ihr Unrecht getan hatten.
  5. Seine Bemerkung bezog sich nicht auf das Hauptthema der Diskussion.

Translation to Russian

  1. Перед встречей ей нужно было собрать все документы.
  2. Из-за ссоры он отдалился от семьи.
  3. Он был интровертом и предпочитал проводить время в одиночестве.
  4. Она была злопамятна и всегда стремилась отомстить тем, кто ее обидел.
  5. Его комментарий был связан с основной темой обсуждения.

Translation to English

  1. She had to collate all the documents before the meeting.
  2. The argument caused him to estrange himself from his family.
  3. He was an introverted person who preferred to spend time alone.
  4. She was vindictive and always sought revenge on those who wronged her.
  5. His comment was tangential to the main topic of discussion.

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Etymology

collate: The word "collate" comes from the Latin word "collatio," meaning "comparison." It refers to the act of comparing two or more things to identify similarities and differences

estrange: The word "estrange" comes from the Old French word "estranger," meaning "to alienate." It refers to the act of becoming distant or disconnected from someone or something

introverted: The word "introverted" comes from the Latin word "intro," meaning "within," and "vertere," meaning "to turn." It refers to someone who is primarily focused on their own thoughts and feelings, rather than external stimuli

vindictive: The word "vindictive" comes from the Latin word "vindicta," meaning "revenge." It refers to someone who is inclined to seek revenge or hold a grudge

tangential: The word "tangential" comes from the Latin word "tangere," meaning "to touch." It refers to something that is only slightly related or connected to a larger topic or idea


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