Learn these words: dissembler, eventuality, shoddy, glower, paragon (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

dissembler /dɪˈsemblər/eventuality /əˌventʃuːˈæləti/shoddy /ˈʃɑːdi/glower /ˈɡlaʊər/paragon /ˈperəˌɡɑːn/

Example Sentences

  1. The politician was a dissembler, pretending to care about the people while only looking out for his own interests.
  2. It's important to plan for every eventuality, even the worst-case scenarios.
  3. The contractor did a shoddy job on the roof, causing leaks and water damage.
  4. The teacher glowered at the students who were talking during the lesson.
  5. She was a paragon of virtue, always doing the right thing and setting a good example for others.

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  • dissembler (hypocrite, deceiver) - a person who disguises their true feelings or intentions.
    =>[dissembler in a game of poker, dissembler in a negotiation, dissembler in a relationship]
    - truth-teller, honest person
  • eventuality (possibility, outcome) - a possible event or outcome.
    =>[the eventuality of death, the eventuality of war, the eventuality of success]
    - certainty, inevitability
  • shoddy (inferior, poor-quality) - badly made or done; of poor quality.
    =>[shoddy workmanship, shoddy product, shoddy excuse]
    - high-quality, well-made
  • glower (scowl, frown) - to have an angry or sullen look on one's face; to stare angrily or sullenly.
    =>[glower at someone, glower at the world, glower at the future]
    - smile, beam
  • paragon (model, epitome) - a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
    =>[paragon of virtue, paragon of beauty, paragon of intelligence]
    - example of what not to do, worst example

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Original Sentences

  1. The politician was a dissembler, pretending to care about the people while only looking out for his own interests.
  2. It's important to plan for every eventuality, even the worst-case scenarios.
  3. The contractor did a shoddy job on the roof, causing leaks and water damage.
  4. The teacher glowered at the students who were talking during the lesson.
  5. She was a paragon of virtue, always doing the right thing and setting a good example for others.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El político era un disimulado, fingiendo preocuparse por el pueblo mientras sólo velaba por sus propios intereses.
  2. Es importante planificar para cada eventualidad, incluso los peores escenarios.
  3. El contratista hizo un trabajo deficiente en el techo, lo que provocó goteras y daños por agua.
  4. La maestra miró furiosa a los estudiantes que estaban hablando durante la lección.
  5. Ella era un modelo de virtud, siempre hacía lo correcto y daba un buen ejemplo a los demás.

Translation to French

  1. Cet homme politique était un dissimulateur, prétendant se soucier du peuple tout en ne cherchant que ses propres intérêts.
  2. Il est important de prévoir toutes les éventualités, même les pires scénarios.
  3. L'entrepreneur a fait un travail de mauvaise qualité sur la toiture, provoquant des fuites et des dégâts d'eau.
  4. Le professeur lança un regard noir aux élèves qui parlaient pendant le cours.
  5. Elle était un modèle de vertu, faisant toujours ce qu’il fallait et donnant le bon exemple aux autres.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O político era um dissimulador, fingindo se preocupar com o povo e ao mesmo tempo zelar pelos seus próprios interesses.
  2. É importante planejar para cada eventualidade, mesmo os piores cenários.
  3. O empreiteiro fez um trabalho de má qualidade no telhado, causando vazamentos e danos causados pela água.
  4. A professora olhou carrancuda para os alunos que conversavam durante a aula.
  5. Ela era um modelo de virtude, sempre fazendo a coisa certa e dando um bom exemplo para os outros.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il politico era un dissimulatore, fingeva di preoccuparsi della gente mentre badava solo ai propri interessi.
  2. È importante pianificare ogni eventualità, anche gli scenari peggiori.
  3. L'appaltatore ha eseguito un lavoro scadente sul tetto, causando perdite e danni causati dall'acqua.
  4. L'insegnante guardò in cagnesco gli studenti che parlavano durante la lezione.
  5. Era un esempio di virtù, faceva sempre la cosa giusta e dava il buon esempio agli altri.

Translation to German

  1. Der Politiker war ein Heuchler, der vorgab, sich um die Menschen zu kümmern, während er nur auf seine eigenen Interessen bedacht war.
  2. Es ist wichtig, für alle Eventualitäten zu planen, auch für den schlimmsten Fall.
  3. Der Bauunternehmer hat auf dem Dach schlechte Arbeit geleistet, was zu Undichtigkeiten und Wasserschäden geführt hat.
  4. Der Lehrer warf den Schülern, die während des Unterrichts redeten, einen finsteren Blick zu.
  5. Sie war ein Vorbild an Tugend, tat immer das Richtige und war ein gutes Beispiel für andere.

Translation to Russian

  1. Политик был лицемером, притворявшимся, что заботится о людях, но заботившимся только о своих собственных интересах.
  2. Важно планировать любые непредвиденные обстоятельства, даже самые худшие сценарии.
  3. Подрядчик плохо поработал на крыше, что привело к протечкам и повреждению воды.
  4. Учитель сердито смотрел на учеников, которые разговаривали во время урока.
  5. Она была образцом добродетели, всегда поступала правильно и подавала хороший пример другим.

Translation to English

  1. The politician was a dissembler, pretending to care about the people while only looking out for his own interests.
  2. It's important to plan for every eventuality, even the worst-case scenarios.
  3. The contractor did a shoddy job on the roof, causing leaks and water damage.
  4. The teacher glowered at the students who were talking during the lesson.
  5. She was a paragon of virtue, always doing the right thing and setting a good example for others.

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Etymology

dissembler: The word "dissembler" comes from the Old French word "dessembler," meaning "to be different." It refers to someone who conceals their true feelings or intentions, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is deceitful or insincere

eventuality: The word "eventuality" comes from the Latin word "eventualitas," meaning "possibility." It refers to a possible or potential outcome, often in the sense of being used to describe a contingency or future possibility

shoddy: The word "shoddy" comes from the name of a town in England called "Shoddy," where low-quality wool was produced. It refers to something that is of poor quality or workmanship, often in the sense of being used to describe a cheap or inferior product

glower: The word "glower" comes from the Middle English word "glouren," meaning "to frown." It refers to a look of anger or disapproval, often in the sense of being used to describe a scowl or glare

paragon: The word "paragon" comes from the Italian word "paragone," meaning "comparison." It refers to a person or thing that is considered to be a model of excellence or perfection, often in the sense of being used to describe a standard or ideal


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