Learn these words: complement, reconcilable, mistrust, banality, gouge (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

complement /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/reconcilable /ˌrekənˈsaɪləbl̩/mistrust /ˌmɪˈstrʌst/banality /bəˈnæləti/gouge /ˈɡaʊdʒ/

Example Sentences

1. The red shoes complemented the blue dress perfectly.
2. The two friends had a fight, but their differences were reconcilable.
3. The detective had a deep mistrust of the suspect's alibi.
4. The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
5. The sharp rock gouged a hole in the hiker's boot.

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complement (enhance, complete) - a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
=>[complement each other, complement each other's skills, complement each other's personalities]
- contradict, oppose
complement (enhance, complete) - a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
=>[complement each other, complement each other's skills, complement each other's personalities]
- contradict, oppose


reconcilable (compatible, harmonious) - capable of being reconciled; able to be made compatible or consistent.
=>[irreconcilable differences, irreconcilable conflict, irreconcilable views]
- irreconcilable, incompatible
reconcilable (compatible, harmonious) - capable of being reconciled; able to be made compatible or consistent.
=>[irreconcilable differences, irreconcilable conflict, irreconcilable views]
- irreconcilable, incompatible


mistrust (distrust, suspicion) - lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
=>[deep mistrust, mutual mistrust, public mistrust]
- trust, confidence
mistrust (distrust, suspicion) - lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
=>[deep mistrust, mutual mistrust, public mistrust]
- trust, confidence


banality (triteness, dullness) - the fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality.
=>[banality of reality TV, banality of pop music, banality of clichés]
- originality, creativity
banality (triteness, dullness) - the fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality.
=>[banality of reality TV, banality of pop music, banality of clichés]
- originality, creativity


gouge (chisel, scoop) - make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as if with a gouge.
=>[gouge out an eye, gouge a hole in the wall, gouge a mark in a table]
- repair, restore
gouge (chisel, scoop) - make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as if with a gouge.
=>[gouge out an eye, gouge a hole in the wall, gouge a mark in a table]
- repair, restore

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Original Sentences

1. The red shoes complemented the blue dress perfectly.
2. The two friends had a fight, but their differences were reconcilable.
3. The detective had a deep mistrust of the suspect's alibi.
4. The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
5. The sharp rock gouged a hole in the hiker's boot.

Translation to Spanish

1. Los zapatos rojos complementaron perfectamente el vestido azul.
2. Los dos amigos se pelearon, pero sus diferencias fueron reconciliables.
3. El detective desconfiaba profundamente de la coartada del sospechoso.
4. La película fue criticada por su banalidad y falta de originalidad.
5. La piedra afilada abrió un agujero en la bota del excursionista.

Translation to French

1. Les chaussures rouges complétaient parfaitement la robe bleue.
2. Les deux amis se sont disputés, mais leurs différends étaient réconciliables.
3. Le détective se méfiait profondément de l'alibi du suspect.
4. Le film a été critiqué pour sa banalité et son manque d'originalité.
5. Le rocher pointu a creusé un trou dans la botte du randonneur.

Translation to Portuguese

1. Os sapatos vermelhos complementaram perfeitamente o vestido azul.
2. Os dois amigos brigaram, mas suas diferenças foram reconciliadas.
3. O detetive desconfiava profundamente do álibi do suspeito.
4. O filme foi criticado por sua banalidade e falta de originalidade.
5. A pedra afiada abriu um buraco na bota do caminhante.

Translation to Italian

1. Le scarpe rosse completavano perfettamente il vestito blu.
2. I due amici hanno litigato, ma le loro differenze si sono riconciliate.
3. Il detective aveva una profonda sfiducia nell'alibi del sospettato.
4. Il film è stato criticato per la sua banalità e mancanza di originalità.
5. La roccia appuntita ha fatto un buco nello scarpone dell'escursionista.

Translation to German

1. Die roten Schuhe ergänzten das blaue Kleid perfekt.
2. Die beiden Freunde stritten sich, aber ihre Differenzen waren überbrückbar.
3. Der Detektiv hegte großes Misstrauen gegenüber dem Alibi des Verdächtigen.
4. Der Film wurde wegen seiner Banalität und mangelnden Originalität kritisiert.
5. Der scharfe Stein riss ein Loch in den Stiefel des Wanderers.

Translation to Russian

1. Красные туфли идеально дополнили синее платье.
2. Двое друзей поссорились, но их разногласия удалось примирить.
3. Детектив испытывал глубокое недоверие к алиби подозреваемого.
4. Фильм раскритиковали за банальность и отсутствие оригинальности.
5. Острый камень проделал дыру в ботинке туриста.

Translation to English

1. The red shoes complemented the blue dress perfectly.
2. The two friends had a fight, but their differences were reconcilable.
3. The detective had a deep mistrust of the suspect's alibi.
4. The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
5. The sharp rock gouged a hole in the hiker's boot.

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Etymology

complement: From Latin "complementum", meaning "that which fills up or completes"

reconcilable: From Latin "reconciliare", meaning "to bring together again, to make friendly again"

mistrust: From Old French "mistrust", meaning "distrust, suspicion"

banality: From French "banalité", from "banal", meaning "common, ordinary"

gouge: From Old French "gouge", meaning "chisel"

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