Learn these words: cull, inadvertent, citadel, palatable, squatter (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

cull /ˈkəl/inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɝːtənt/citadel /ˈsɪtəˌdel/palatable /ˈpælətəbl̩/squatter /ˈskwɑːtər/

Example Sentences

  1. The farmer had to cull the herd to prevent overgrazing and maintain the health of the animals.
  2. The mistake was inadvertent, caused by a momentary lapse in concentration.
  3. The fortress was a citadel of strength and protection, guarding the city from invaders.
  4. The food was palatable, with a pleasant taste and aroma.
  5. The squatter had taken up residence in the abandoned building, refusing to leave.

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  • cull (select, choose) - to select from a large quantity; to reduce the population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter.
    =>[cull a herd, cull an animal population, cull a list of options]
    - nurture, protect
  • inadvertent (unintentional, accidental) - not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
    =>[inadvertent error, inadvertent insult, inadvertent revelation]
    - intentional, deliberate
  • citadel (fortress, stronghold) - a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.
    =>[citadel of power, citadel of knowledge, citadel of resistance]
    - vulnerable spot, weak point
  • palatable (tasty, appetizing) - (of food or drink) pleasant to taste.
    =>[not very palatable, not particularly palatable, not entirely palatable]
    - unpalatable, unpleasant
  • squatter (occupant, resident) - a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land.
    =>[squatter in a building, squatter in a park, squatter in an abandoned house]
    - homeowner, property owner

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Original Sentences

  1. The farmer had to cull the herd to prevent overgrazing and maintain the health of the animals.
  2. The mistake was inadvertent, caused by a momentary lapse in concentration.
  3. The fortress was a citadel of strength and protection, guarding the city from invaders.
  4. The food was palatable, with a pleasant taste and aroma.
  5. The squatter had taken up residence in the abandoned building, refusing to leave.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El granjero tuvo que sacrificar el rebaño para evitar el pastoreo excesivo y mantener la salud de los animales.
  2. El error fue involuntario, provocado por una momentánea falta de concentración.
  3. La fortaleza era una ciudadela de fortaleza y protección, que protegía la ciudad de los invasores.
  4. La comida era sabrosa, con un sabor y aroma agradables.
  5. El okupa se había instalado en el edificio abandonado y se negaba a abandonarlo.

Translation to French

  1. L'agriculteur a dû abattre le troupeau pour éviter le surpâturage et maintenir la santé des animaux.
  2. L’erreur était involontaire, causée par un manque momentané de concentration.
  3. La forteresse était une citadelle de force et de protection, protégeant la ville des envahisseurs.
  4. La nourriture était savoureuse, avec un goût et un arôme agréables.
  5. Le squatter avait élu domicile dans le bâtiment abandonné, refusant d'en sortir.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O fazendeiro teve que abater o rebanho para evitar o sobrepastoreio e manter a saúde dos animais.
  2. O erro foi inadvertido, causado por um lapso momentâneo de concentração.
  3. A fortaleza era uma cidadela de força e proteção, protegendo a cidade dos invasores.
  4. A comida era saborosa, com sabor e aroma agradáveis.
  5. O invasor fixou residência no prédio abandonado, recusando-se a sair.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'agricoltore doveva abbattere la mandria per prevenire il pascolo eccessivo e preservare la salute degli animali.
  2. L'errore è stato involontario, causato da una momentanea perdita di concentrazione.
  3. La fortezza era una cittadella di forza e protezione, a guardia della città dagli invasori.
  4. Il cibo era gradevole, con un gusto e un aroma gradevoli.
  5. Lo squatter si era stabilito nell'edificio abbandonato, rifiutandosi di andarsene.

Translation to German

  1. Der Landwirt musste die Herde töten, um eine Überweidung zu verhindern und die Gesundheit der Tiere zu erhalten.
  2. Der Fehler war unbeabsichtigt, verursacht durch einen vorübergehenden Konzentrationsverlust.
  3. Die Festung war eine Zitadelle der Stärke und des Schutzes, die die Stadt vor Eindringlingen schützte.
  4. Das Essen war schmackhaft und hatte einen angenehmen Geschmack und ein angenehmes Aroma.
  5. Der Hausbesetzer hatte sich in dem verlassenen Gebäude niedergelassen und weigerte sich, das Gebäude zu verlassen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Фермеру пришлось уничтожить стадо, чтобы предотвратить перевыпас и сохранить здоровье животных.
  2. Ошибка была непреднамеренной и вызвана кратковременной потерей концентрации.
  3. Крепость была цитаделью силы и защиты, охранявшей город от захватчиков.
  4. Еда была вкусной, с приятным вкусом и ароматом.
  5. Скваттер поселился в заброшенном здании, отказываясь уезжать.

Translation to English

  1. The farmer had to cull the herd to prevent overgrazing and maintain the health of the animals.
  2. The mistake was inadvertent, caused by a momentary lapse in concentration.
  3. The fortress was a citadel of strength and protection, guarding the city from invaders.
  4. The food was palatable, with a pleasant taste and aroma.
  5. The squatter had taken up residence in the abandoned building, refusing to leave.

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Etymology

cull: The word "cull" comes from the Middle English word "culle," meaning "to pick." It refers to the act of selecting or choosing something from a larger group, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of elimination or selection

inadvertent: The word "inadvertent" comes from the Latin word "inadvertentem," meaning "not paying attention." It refers to something that is unintentional or accidental, often in the sense of being used to describe a mistake or oversight

citadel: The word "citadel" comes from the Italian word "cittadella," meaning "little city." It refers to a fortress or stronghold, often in the sense of being used to describe a military or government installation that is heavily fortified

palatable: The word "palatable" comes from the Latin word "palatabilis," meaning "able to be tasted." It refers to something that is pleasant or agreeable to the taste, often in the sense of being used to describe a food or drink that is enjoyable to consume

squatter: The word "squatter" comes from the English word "squat," meaning "to crouch." It refers to a person who occupies land or property without legal permission, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who lives in a vacant or abandoned building


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