Learn these words: cursory, undermine, misanthropic, morality, temerity (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

cursory /ˈkɝːsəri/undermine /ˈʌndərˌmaɪn/misanthropic /ˌmɪsnˈθrɒpɪk/morality /məˈræləti/temerity /təˈmerəti/

Example Sentences

  1. The doctor gave the patient a cursory examination.
  2. The constant criticism began to undermine the employee's confidence.
  3. The misanthropic writer believed that people were inherently selfish.
  4. The book explores the morality of war.
  5. The young man had the temerity to ask his boss for a raise on his first day.

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  • cursory (hasty, superficial) - hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
    =>[cursory examination, cursory glance, cursory reading]
    - thorough, comprehensive
  • undermine (weaken, sabotage) - to erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation); to weaken or damage (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously.
    =>[undermine authority, undermine confidence, undermine trust]
    - support, strengthen
  • misanthropic (cynical, pessimistic) - disliking humankind and avoiding human society.
    =>[misanthropic views, misanthropic attitude, misanthropic behavior]
    - philanthropic, humanitarian
  • morality (ethics, principles) - principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
    =>[morality of an action, morality of a society, morality of a religion]
    - immorality, corruption
  • temerity (audacity, recklessness) - excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
    =>[temerity of youth, temerity of inexperience, temerity of recklessness]
    - caution, prudence

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Original Sentences

  1. The doctor gave the patient a cursory examination.
  2. The constant criticism began to undermine the employee's confidence.
  3. The misanthropic writer believed that people were inherently selfish.
  4. The book explores the morality of war.
  5. The young man had the temerity to ask his boss for a raise on his first day.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El médico hizo al paciente un examen superficial.
  2. Las constantes críticas comenzaron a minar la confianza del empleado.
  3. El escritor misántropo creía que las personas eran inherentemente egoístas.
  4. El libro explora la moralidad de la guerra.
  5. El joven tuvo la temeridad de pedirle un aumento a su jefe el primer día.

Translation to French

  1. Le médecin a procédé à un examen rapide du patient.
  2. Les critiques constantes ont commencé à ébranler la confiance des employés.
  3. L’écrivain misanthrope croyait que les gens étaient intrinsèquement égoïstes.
  4. Le livre explore la moralité de la guerre.
  5. Le jeune homme a eu la témérité de demander une augmentation à son patron dès son premier jour.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O médico fez um exame superficial ao paciente.
  2. As críticas constantes começaram a minar a confiança do funcionário.
  3. O escritor misantrópico acreditava que as pessoas eram inerentemente egoístas.
  4. O livro explora a moralidade da guerra.
  5. O jovem teve a ousadia de pedir um aumento ao chefe logo no primeiro dia.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il medico sottopose il paziente a un esame sommario.
  2. Le continue critiche cominciarono a minare la fiducia dell'impiegato.
  3. Lo scrittore misantropo credeva che le persone fossero intrinsecamente egoiste.
  4. Il libro esplora la moralità della guerra.
  5. Il giovane ebbe l'ardire di chiedere un aumento al suo capo il primo giorno di lavoro.

Translation to German

  1. Der Arzt untersuchte den Patienten oberflächlich.
  2. Die ständige Kritik begann, das Vertrauen des Mitarbeiters zu untergraben.
  3. Der menschenfeindliche Schriftsteller glaubte, dass Menschen von Natur aus egoistisch seien.
  4. Das Buch untersucht die Moral des Krieges.
  5. Der junge Mann hatte die Kühnheit, seinen Chef an seinem ersten Tag um eine Gehaltserhöhung zu bitten.

Translation to Russian

  1. Врач провел беглый осмотр пациента.
  2. Постоянная критика начала подрывать доверие сотрудника.
  3. Писатель-мизантроп считал, что люди по своей сути эгоистичны.
  4. Книга исследует мораль войны.
  5. Молодой человек имел неосторожность попросить начальника о повышении зарплаты в первый же день.

Translation to English

  1. The doctor gave the patient a cursory examination.
  2. The constant criticism began to undermine the employee's confidence.
  3. The misanthropic writer believed that people were inherently selfish.
  4. The book explores the morality of war.
  5. The young man had the temerity to ask his boss for a raise on his first day.

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Etymology

cursory: The word "cursory" comes from the Latin word "cursorius," meaning "running." It refers to something that is hasty or superficial, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of quick or careless examination

undermine: The word "undermine" comes from the Old English word "undermyne," meaning "to dig beneath." It refers to the act of weakening or sabotaging something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of subversion or destabilization

misanthropic: The word "misanthropic" comes from the Greek word "misanthropos," meaning "hating mankind." It refers to a person who dislikes or distrusts humanity, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is cynical or pessimistic

morality: The word "morality" comes from the Latin word "moralitas," meaning "manner, character." It refers to a system of values or principles that governs ethical behavior, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of moral reasoning or judgment

temerity: The word "temerity" comes from the Latin word "temeritas," meaning "rashness." It refers to a reckless or foolish disregard for danger or consequences, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is audacious or impulsive


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