Learn these words: depravity, permanent, facsimile, prominence, abolish (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

depravity /dəˈprævəti/permanent /ˈpɝːmənənt/facsimile /fækˈsɪməli/prominence /ˈprɑːmənəns/abolish /əˈbɑːˌlɪʃ/

Example Sentences

  1. The depravity of the criminal's actions shocked the community, causing outrage and disgust.
  2. The tattoo was a permanent reminder of the person's love for their partner.
  3. The facsimile of the document was almost indistinguishable from the original.
  4. The prominence of the mountain made it a popular destination for hikers and climbers.
  5. The activists worked to abolish the unjust laws and practices that oppressed their community.

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

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  • depravity (corruption, wickedness) - moral corruption; wickedness.
    =>[depravity of a character, depravity of a society, depravity of an act]
    - morality, virtue
  • permanent (lasting, enduring) - lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
    =>[permanent marker, permanent residency, permanent record]
    - temporary, fleeting
  • facsimile (copy, replica) - an exact copy, especially of written or printed material.
    =>[facsimile of a signature, facsimile of a document, facsimile of an ancient artifact]
    - original, genuine
  • prominence (importance, eminence) - the state of being important or famous; the fact of standing out or being easily noticeable.
    =>[prominence of a feature, prominence of a person, prominence of an issue]
    - obscurity, insignificance
  • abolish (eliminate, eradicate) - to formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
    =>[abolish slavery, abolish the death penalty, abolish a law]
    - establish, create

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Original Sentences

  1. The depravity of the criminal's actions shocked the community, causing outrage and disgust.
  2. The tattoo was a permanent reminder of the person's love for their partner.
  3. The facsimile of the document was almost indistinguishable from the original.
  4. The prominence of the mountain made it a popular destination for hikers and climbers.
  5. The activists worked to abolish the unjust laws and practices that oppressed their community.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La depravación de las acciones del criminal conmocionó a la comunidad, provocando indignación y disgusto.
  2. El tatuaje era un recordatorio permanente del amor de la persona por su pareja.
  3. El facsímil del documento era casi indistinguible del original.
  4. La prominencia de la montaña la convirtió en un destino popular para excursionistas y escaladores.
  5. Los activistas trabajaron para abolir las leyes y prácticas injustas que oprimieron a su comunidad.

Translation to French

  1. La dépravation des actes du criminel a choqué la communauté, provoquant indignation et dégoût.
  2. Le tatouage était un rappel permanent de l’amour de la personne pour son partenaire.
  3. Le fac-similé du document était presque impossible à distinguer de l'original.
  4. L’importance de la montagne en a fait une destination prisée des randonneurs et des grimpeurs.
  5. Les militants ont travaillé pour abolir les lois et pratiques injustes qui opprimaient leur communauté.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A depravação das ações do criminoso chocou a comunidade, causando indignação e repulsa.
  2. A tatuagem era um lembrete permanente do amor da pessoa pelo parceiro.
  3. O fac-símile do documento era quase indistinguível do original.
  4. A proeminência da montanha tornou-a um destino popular para caminhantes e escaladores.
  5. Os activistas trabalharam para abolir as leis e práticas injustas que oprimiam a sua comunidade.

Translation to Italian

  1. La depravazione delle azioni del criminale ha scioccato la comunità, provocando indignazione e disgusto.
  2. Il tatuaggio era un ricordo permanente dell'amore della persona per il proprio partner.
  3. Il facsimile del documento era quasi indistinguibile dall'originale.
  4. L'importanza della montagna ne ha fatto una destinazione popolare per escursionisti e scalatori.
  5. Gli attivisti hanno lavorato per abolire le leggi e le pratiche ingiuste che opprimevano la loro comunità.

Translation to German

  1. Die Verderbtheit der Taten des Kriminellen schockierte die Gemeinschaft und löste Empörung und Abscheu aus.
  2. Das Tattoo war eine dauerhafte Erinnerung an die Liebe der Person zu ihrem Partner.
  3. Das Faksimile des Dokuments war kaum vom Original zu unterscheiden.
  4. Die herausragende Stellung des Berges machte ihn zu einem beliebten Ziel für Wanderer und Kletterer.
  5. Die Aktivisten setzten sich für die Abschaffung der ungerechten Gesetze und Praktiken ein, die ihre Gemeinschaft unterdrückten.

Translation to Russian

  1. Развратность действий преступника шокировала общественность, вызвав возмущение и отвращение.
  2. Татуировка была постоянным напоминанием о любви человека к своему партнеру.
  3. Факсимиле документа было практически неотличимо от оригинала.
  4. Выдающееся положение горы сделало ее популярным местом среди туристов и альпинистов.
  5. Активисты работали над отменой несправедливых законов и практик, угнетающих их сообщество.

Translation to English

  1. The depravity of the criminal's actions shocked the community, causing outrage and disgust.
  2. The tattoo was a permanent reminder of the person's love for their partner.
  3. The facsimile of the document was almost indistinguishable from the original.
  4. The prominence of the mountain made it a popular destination for hikers and climbers.
  5. The activists worked to abolish the unjust laws and practices that oppressed their community.

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Etymology

depravity: The word "depravity" comes from the Latin word "depravitas," meaning "corruption." It refers to a state of moral corruption or degradation, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or society that is morally corrupt or degenerate

permanent: The word "permanent" comes from the Latin word "permanens," meaning "remaining." It refers to something that is lasting or enduring, often in the sense of being used to describe a quality or characteristic that is unchanging or constant

facsimile: The word "facsimile" comes from the Latin words "fac," meaning "make," and "similis," meaning "like." It refers to an exact copy or reproduction of something, often in the sense of being used to describe a copy of a document or image

prominence: The word "prominence" comes from the Latin word "prominere," meaning "jut out." It refers to a state of being prominent or noticeable, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is prominent or well-known

abolish: The word "abolish" comes from the Middle English word "abolishen," meaning "to do away with." It refers to the act of formally ending or abolishing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of legal or political reform


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