Learn these words: corollary, peculiar, dissolve, reform, betide (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

corollary /ˈkɔːrəˌleri/peculiar /pəˈkjuːljər/dissolve /ˌdɪˈzɑːlv/reform /rəˈfɔːrm/betide /ˌbɪˈtaɪd/

Example Sentences

  1. The corollary to the theory was that it could be applied to a wide range of situations.
  2. The strange object had a peculiar shape and texture, unlike anything the scientists had seen before.
  3. The sugar began to dissolve in the hot water, creating a sweet solution.
  4. The politician promised to reform the healthcare system if elected.
  5. Woe betide anyone who crossed the angry dragon's path.

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  • corollary (consequence, result) - a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
    =>[corollary to a theorem, corollary to a proposition, corollary to a statement]
    - contradiction, opposite
  • peculiar (strange, odd) - strange or odd; unusual.
    =>[peculiar habit, peculiar taste, peculiar behavior]
    - ordinary, common
  • dissolve (melt, disintegrate) - to become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
    =>[dissolve a solid, dissolve a partnership, dissolve a problem]
    - solidify, harden
  • reform (improve, change) - to make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it.
    =>[reform the government, reform the education system, reform the healthcare system]
    - deteriorate, worsen
  • betide (happen, occur) - to happen or occur.
    =>[whatever betides, come what may, for better or for worse]
    - be avoided, be prevented

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Original Sentences

  1. The corollary to the theory was that it could be applied to a wide range of situations.
  2. The strange object had a peculiar shape and texture, unlike anything the scientists had seen before.
  3. The sugar began to dissolve in the hot water, creating a sweet solution.
  4. The politician promised to reform the healthcare system if elected.
  5. Woe betide anyone who crossed the angry dragon's path.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El corolario de la teoría era que podía aplicarse a una amplia gama de situaciones.
  2. El extraño objeto tenía una forma y textura peculiar, diferente a todo lo que los científicos habían visto antes.
  3. El azúcar comenzó a disolverse en el agua caliente, creando una solución dulce.
  4. El político prometió reformar el sistema sanitario si es elegido.
  5. ¡Ay de cualquiera que se cruce en el camino del dragón enojado!

Translation to French

  1. Le corollaire de cette théorie était qu’elle pouvait être appliquée à un large éventail de situations.
  2. L’objet étrange avait une forme et une texture particulières, contrairement à tout ce que les scientifiques avaient vu auparavant.
  3. Le sucre a commencé à se dissoudre dans l’eau chaude, créant une solution sucrée.
  4. L'homme politique a promis de réformer le système de santé s'il était élu.
  5. Malheur à quiconque croiserait le chemin du dragon en colère.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O corolário da teoria era que ela poderia ser aplicada a uma ampla gama de situações.
  2. O estranho objeto tinha formato e textura peculiares, diferente de tudo que os cientistas já haviam visto.
  3. O açúcar começou a se dissolver na água quente, criando uma solução doce.
  4. O político prometeu reformar o sistema de saúde se for eleito.
  5. Ai de quem cruzasse o caminho do dragão furioso.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il corollario della teoria era che poteva essere applicata a un'ampia gamma di situazioni.
  2. Lo strano oggetto aveva una forma e una consistenza peculiari, diverse da qualsiasi cosa gli scienziati avessero visto prima.
  3. Lo zucchero cominciò a sciogliersi nell'acqua calda, creando una soluzione dolce.
  4. Il politico ha promesso di riformare il sistema sanitario se eletto.
  5. Guai a chiunque abbia incrociato il cammino del drago arrabbiato.

Translation to German

  1. Die Konsequenz aus der Theorie war, dass sie auf eine Vielzahl von Situationen angewendet werden konnte.
  2. Das seltsame Objekt hatte eine eigenartige Form und Textur, anders als alles, was die Wissenschaftler zuvor gesehen hatten.
  3. Der Zucker begann sich im heißen Wasser aufzulösen und es entstand eine süße Lösung.
  4. Der Politiker versprach, im Falle seiner Wahl das Gesundheitssystem zu reformieren.
  5. Wehe jedem, der den Weg des wütenden Drachen kreuzt.

Translation to Russian

  1. Следствием теории было то, что ее можно было применить к широкому кругу ситуаций.
  2. Странный объект имел своеобразную форму и текстуру, непохожую ни на что, что ученые видели раньше.
  3. Сахар начал растворяться в горячей воде, образуя сладкий раствор.
  4. Политик пообещал реформировать систему здравоохранения в случае своего избрания.
  5. Горе тому, кто перейдет дорогу разгневанному дракону.

Translation to English

  1. The corollary to the theory was that it could be applied to a wide range of situations.
  2. The strange object had a peculiar shape and texture, unlike anything the scientists had seen before.
  3. The sugar began to dissolve in the hot water, creating a sweet solution.
  4. The politician promised to reform the healthcare system if elected.
  5. Woe betide anyone who crossed the angry dragon's path.

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Etymology

corollary: The word "corollary" comes from the Latin word "corollarium," meaning "a deduction." It refers to a logical consequence or conclusion, often in the sense of being used to describe a result or outcome that follows from a particular premise or argument

peculiar: The word "peculiar" comes from the Latin word "peculiaris," meaning "private" or "personal." It refers to something that is unusual or distinctive, often in the sense of being used to describe a characteristic or behavior that is unique or idiosyncratic

dissolve: The word "dissolve" comes from the Latin word "dissolvere," meaning "to loosen." It refers to the act of breaking down or separating something into its component parts, often in the sense of being used to describe a chemical reaction or the dissolution of a relationship or organization

reform: The word "reform" comes from the Latin word "reformare," meaning "to form again." It refers to the act of improving or changing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a social or political movement that seeks to bring about change or progress

betide: The word "betide" comes from the Middle English phrase "be tid," meaning "to happen." It refers to the act of occurring or taking place, often in the sense of being used to describe a future event or outcome


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