Learn these words: divert, decriminalize, seize, cavort, disarming (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

divert /daɪˈvɝːt/decriminalize /diˌkrɪmənəˈlaɪz/seize /siːz/cavort /kəˈvɔːrt/disarming /ˌdɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  1. The diversion of resources to the war effort had a significant impact on the economy.
  2. Some argue that marijuana should be decriminalized.
  3. The police were able to seize the stolen goods.
  4. The children cavorted in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
  5. The politician's disarming smile won over many voters.

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  • divert (distract, redirect) - cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
    =>[divert traffic, divert attention, divert funds]
    - concentrate, focus
  • decriminalize (legalize, permit) - cease to treat (something) as illegal or as a criminal offense.
    =>[decriminalize drugs, decriminalize prostitution, decriminalize marijuana]
    - criminalize, make illegal
  • seize (grab, capture) - take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
    =>[seize control, seize power, seize an opportunity]
    - release, relinquish
  • cavort (frolic, play) - jump or dance around excitedly.
    =>[cavort with friends, cavort on the beach, cavort with joy]
    - act seriously, behave solemnly
  • disarming (charming, endearing) - having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
    =>[disarming smile, disarming honesty, disarming frankness]
    - intimidating, threatening

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Original Sentences

  1. The diversion of resources to the war effort had a significant impact on the economy.
  2. Some argue that marijuana should be decriminalized.
  3. The police were able to seize the stolen goods.
  4. The children cavorted in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
  5. The politician's disarming smile won over many voters.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La desviación de recursos al esfuerzo bélico tuvo un impacto significativo en la economía.
  2. Algunos argumentan que la marihuana debería despenalizarse.
  3. La policía pudo incautar los bienes robados.
  4. Los niños retozaban en el parque, disfrutando del sol.
  5. La encantadora sonrisa del político convenció a muchos votantes.

Translation to French

  1. Le détournement de ressources vers l’effort de guerre a eu un impact significatif sur l’économie.
  2. Certains soutiennent que la marijuana devrait être décriminalisée.
  3. La police a pu saisir les biens volés.
  4. Les enfants s'ébattaient dans le parc, profitant du soleil.
  5. Le sourire désarmant de l'homme politique a séduit de nombreux électeurs.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O desvio de recursos para o esforço de guerra teve um impacto significativo na economia.
  2. Alguns argumentam que a maconha deveria ser descriminalizada.
  3. A polícia conseguiu apreender os produtos roubados.
  4. As crianças brincavam no parque, aproveitando o sol.
  5. O sorriso desarmante do político conquistou muitos eleitores.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il dirottamento delle risorse verso lo sforzo bellico ebbe un impatto significativo sull'economia.
  2. Alcuni sostengono che la marijuana dovrebbe essere depenalizzata.
  3. La polizia è riuscita a sequestrare la merce rubata.
  4. I bambini si divertivano nel parco, godendosi il sole.
  5. Il sorriso disarmante del politico ha conquistato molti elettori.

Translation to German

  1. Die Umleitung von Ressourcen für Kriegsanstrengungen hatte erhebliche Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft.
  2. Einige argumentieren, dass Marihuana entkriminalisiert werden sollte.
  3. Die Polizei konnte das Diebesgut beschlagnahmen.
  4. Die Kinder tummelten sich im Park und genossen die Sonne.
  5. Das entwaffnende Lächeln des Politikers überzeugte viele Wähler.

Translation to Russian

  1. Отвлечение ресурсов на военные нужды оказало значительное влияние на экономику.
  2. Некоторые утверждают, что марихуану следует декриминализировать.
  3. Полиции удалось конфисковать украденное.
  4. Дети резвились в парке, наслаждаясь солнышком.
  5. Обезоруживающая улыбка политика покорила многих избирателей.

Translation to English

  1. The diversion of resources to the war effort had a significant impact on the economy.
  2. Some argue that marijuana should be decriminalized.
  3. The police were able to seize the stolen goods.
  4. The children cavorted in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
  5. The politician's disarming smile won over many voters.

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Etymology

divert: The word "divert" comes from the Latin word "divertare" meaning "to turn aside"

decriminalize: The word "decriminalize" means to remove or reduce the criminal status of something.

seize: The word "seize" comes from the Old French word "seisir" meaning "to take possession of"

cavort: The origin of the word "cavort" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century

disarming: The word "disarming" means to remove suspicion or hostility, often through charm or humor.


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