Learn these words: condescension, incriminate, scourge, hamper, decode (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

condescension /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃn̩/incriminate /ˌɪnˈkrɪməˌnet/scourge /ˈskɝːdʒ/hamper /ˈhæmpr̩/decode /ˌdiːˈkoʊd/

Example Sentences

  1. The professor's condescension towards his students was off-putting.
  2. The evidence was used to incriminate the suspect.
  3. The disease was a scourge on the population.
  4. The traffic jam hampered our progress.
  5. The cryptographer was able to decode the message.

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

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  • condescension (patronization, arrogance) - an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
    =>[condescension towards others, condescension from superiors, condescension from experts]
    - respect, admiration
  • incriminate (implicate, accuse) - to make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; to implicate.
    =>[incriminate someone with evidence, incriminate someone with testimony, incriminate someone with fingerprints]
    - exonerate, clear of blame
  • scourge (affliction, punishment) - a person or thing that causes great suffering or a lot of trouble.
    =>[scourge of society, scourge of a disease, scourge of a war]
    - blessing, boon
  • hamper (hinder, obstruct) - to hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
    =>[hamper progress, hamper development, hamper success]
    - assist, help
  • decode (decipher, interpret) - to convert (a coded message) into intelligible language; to interpret or understand the meaning of.
    =>[decode a message, decode a cipher, decode a genetic code]
    - encode, encrypt

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Original Sentences

  1. The professor's condescension towards his students was off-putting.
  2. The evidence was used to incriminate the suspect.
  3. The disease was a scourge on the population.
  4. The traffic jam hampered our progress.
  5. The cryptographer was able to decode the message.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La condescendencia del profesor hacia sus alumnos era desagradable.
  2. La evidencia se utilizó para incriminar al sospechoso.
  3. La enfermedad fue un flagelo para la población.
  4. El atasco obstaculizó nuestro avance.
  5. El criptógrafo pudo decodificar el mensaje.

Translation to French

  1. La condescendance du professeur envers ses étudiants était rebutante.
  2. Les preuves ont été utilisées pour incriminer le suspect.
  3. La maladie était un fléau pour la population.
  4. Les embouteillages ont freiné notre progression.
  5. Le cryptographe a pu décoder le message.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A condescendência do professor com seus alunos foi desanimadora.
  2. As provas foram usadas para incriminar o suspeito.
  3. A doença era um flagelo para a população.
  4. O engarrafamento atrapalhou nosso progresso.
  5. O criptógrafo conseguiu decodificar a mensagem.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'accondiscendenza del professore nei confronti dei suoi studenti era fastidiosa.
  2. Le prove sono state usate per incriminare il sospettato.
  3. La malattia era un flagello per la popolazione.
  4. L'ingorgo ha ostacolato i nostri progressi.
  5. Il crittografo riuscì a decodificare il messaggio.

Translation to German

  1. Die Herablassung des Professors gegenüber seinen Studenten war abstoßend.
  2. Die Beweise wurden verwendet, um den Verdächtigen zu belasten.
  3. Die Krankheit war eine Geißel für die Bevölkerung.
  4. Der Stau behinderte unser Vorankommen.
  5. Der Kryptograf konnte die Nachricht entschlüsseln.

Translation to Russian

  1. Снисходительность профессора по отношению к своим студентам была неприятна.
  2. Доказательства были использованы для обвинения подозреваемого.
  3. Болезнь стала бичом населения.
  4. Пробка мешала нашему продвижению.
  5. Криптограф смог расшифровать сообщение.

Translation to English

  1. The professor's condescension towards his students was off-putting.
  2. The evidence was used to incriminate the suspect.
  3. The disease was a scourge on the population.
  4. The traffic jam hampered our progress.
  5. The cryptographer was able to decode the message.

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Etymology

condescension: The word "condescension" comes from the Latin word "condescendere," meaning "to stoop down." It refers to a patronizing or superior attitude, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of arrogance or haughtiness.

incriminate: The word "incriminate" comes from the Latin word "crimen," meaning "crime." It refers to the act of accusing or implicating someone in a crime, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of accusation or indictment.

scourge: The word "scourge" comes from the Old French word "escorgier," meaning "to whip." It refers to a source of great suffering or affliction, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of punishment or retribution.

hamper: The word "hamper" comes from the Old English word "hamperian," meaning "to impede." It refers to an obstacle or hindrance, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of obstruction or interference.

decode: The word "decode" comes from the Greek words "de," meaning "down," and "kodex," meaning "book." It refers to the act of translating or deciphering something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of decryption or interpretation.


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