Learn these words: despicable, clemency, austerity, autocrat, nominee (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

despicable /ˌdɪˈspɪkəbl̩/clemency /ˈklemənsi/austerity /ˌɒˈsterəti/autocrat /ˈɒtəˌkræt/nominee /ˌnɑːməˈniː/

Example Sentences

  1. The despicable act of stealing from the poor was condemned by all.
  2. The judge showed clemency towards the first-time offender.
  3. The government imposed austerity measures to reduce the budget deficit.
  4. The autocrat ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any dissent.
  5. The nominee for the award was announced at the ceremony.

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

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  • despicable (contemptible, hateful) - deserving hatred and contempt.
    =>[despicable act, despicable person, despicable behavior]
    - admirable, praiseworthy
  • clemency (mercy, leniency) - mercy; lenience.
    =>[show clemency, ask for clemency, receive clemency]
    - severity, harshness
  • austerity (frugality, simplicity) - sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance.
    =>[austerity measures, austerity program, austerity policy]
    - luxury, extravagance
  • autocrat (dictator, tyrant) - a ruler who has absolute power.
    =>[rule as an autocrat, behave like an autocrat, be an autocrat]
    - democrat, people's representative
  • nominee (candidate, contender) - a person who is proposed or formally entered as a candidate for an office or award.
    =>[presidential nominee, Oscar nominee, Grammy nominee]
    - incumbent, officeholder

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Original Sentences

  1. The despicable act of stealing from the poor was condemned by all.
  2. The judge showed clemency towards the first-time offender.
  3. The government imposed austerity measures to reduce the budget deficit.
  4. The autocrat ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any dissent.
  5. The nominee for the award was announced at the ceremony.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El despreciable acto de robar a los pobres fue condenado por todos.
  2. El juez mostró clemencia hacia el infractor por primera vez.
  3. El gobierno impuso medidas de austeridad para reducir el déficit presupuestario.
  4. El autócrata gobernó con mano de hierro, reprimiendo cualquier disidencia.
  5. Durante la ceremonia se anunció el nominado al premio.

Translation to French

  1. L'acte ignoble de voler les pauvres a été condamné par tous.
  2. Le juge a fait preuve de clémence envers le primo-délinquant.
  3. Le gouvernement a imposé des mesures d'austérité pour réduire le déficit budgétaire.
  4. L’autocrate a gouverné d’une main de fer, réprimant toute dissidence.
  5. Le nom du candidat pour le prix a été annoncé lors de la cérémonie.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O ato desprezível de roubar dos pobres foi condenado por todos.
  2. O juiz mostrou clemência para com o réu primário.
  3. O governo impôs medidas de austeridade para reduzir o défice orçamental.
  4. O autocrata governou com mão de ferro, suprimindo qualquer dissidência.
  5. O indicado ao prêmio foi anunciado na cerimônia.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'atto spregevole di rubare ai poveri è stato condannato da tutti.
  2. Il giudice ha mostrato clemenza nei confronti del delinquente per la prima volta.
  3. Il governo ha imposto misure di austerità per ridurre il deficit di bilancio.
  4. L'autocrate governò con il pugno di ferro, reprimendo ogni dissenso.
  5. Durante la cerimonia è stato annunciato il candidato al premio.

Translation to German

  1. Die verabscheuungswürdige Tat, die Armen zu bestehlen, wurde von allen verurteilt.
  2. Der Richter zeigte Gnade gegenüber dem Ersttäter.
  3. Die Regierung verhängte Sparmaßnahmen, um das Haushaltsdefizit zu reduzieren.
  4. Der Autokrat regierte mit eiserner Faust und unterdrückte jeden Widerspruch.
  5. Der Nominierte für die Auszeichnung wurde bei der Zeremonie bekannt gegeben.

Translation to Russian

  1. Подлый акт ограбления бедняков был осужден всеми.
  2. Судья проявил милосердие к преступнику, впервые совершившему преступление.
  3. Правительство ввело меры жесткой экономии, чтобы сократить дефицит бюджета.
  4. Автократ правил железной рукой, подавляя любое инакомыслие.
  5. На церемонии был объявлен номинант премии.

Translation to English

  1. The despicable act of stealing from the poor was condemned by all.
  2. The judge showed clemency towards the first-time offender.
  3. The government imposed austerity measures to reduce the budget deficit.
  4. The autocrat ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any dissent.
  5. The nominee for the award was announced at the ceremony.

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Etymology

despicable: The word "despicable" comes from the Latin word "despicabilis," meaning "deserving to be despised." It refers to something that is contemptible or worthy of scorn, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or action that is morally reprehensible

clemency: The word "clemency" comes from the Latin word "clementia," meaning "mercy." It refers to the act of showing mercy or leniency, often in the sense of being used to describe a decision or action that is forgiving or compassionate

austerity: The word "austerity" comes from the Latin word "austerus," meaning "severe." It refers to a policy or practice of strict economy or frugality, often in the sense of being used to describe a period of economic hardship or government cutbacks

autocrat: The word "autocrat" comes from the Greek word "autokratēs," meaning "self-ruling." It refers to a person who has absolute power or authority, often in the sense of being used to describe a dictator or tyrant

nominee: The word "nominee" comes from the Latin word "nominare," meaning "to name." It refers to a person who is nominated or proposed for a position or award, often in the sense of being used to describe a candidate for political office or an award recipient


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