Learn these words: drainage, variegated, contemplate, dissection, susceptibility (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

drainage /ˈdreɪnədʒ/variegated /ˈveərɪɡeɪtɪd/contemplate /ˈkɑːntəmˌplet/dissection /daɪˈsekʃn̩/susceptibility /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/

Example Sentences

  1. The drainage system in this area needs to be improved to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
  2. The variegated leaves of the plant add a beautiful touch of color to the garden.
  3. I like to sit by the lake and contemplate the beauty of nature.
  4. In biology class, we learned about the dissection of a frog.
  5. People with weak immune systems have a higher susceptibility to infections.

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  • drainage (runoff, outflow) - the process of removing surplus water or liquid waste.
    =>[drainage system, drainage ditch, drainage pipe]
    - irrigation, flooding
  • variegated (multicolored, diverse) - exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks.
    =>[variegated colors, variegated landscape, variegated pattern]
    - uniform, monochromatic
  • contemplate (consider, ponder) - to look thoughtfully for a long time at.
    =>[contemplate the future, contemplate the universe, contemplate a work of art]
    - ignore, disregard
  • dissection (analysis, examination) - the action of cutting into something in order to study it.
    =>[dissection of a frog, dissection of an idea, dissection of a text]
    - assembly, synthesis
  • susceptibility (vulnerability, sensitivity) - the state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
    =>[susceptibility to disease, susceptibility to persuasion, susceptibility to addiction]
    - immunity, resistance

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Original Sentences

  1. The drainage system in this area needs to be improved to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
  2. The variegated leaves of the plant add a beautiful touch of color to the garden.
  3. I like to sit by the lake and contemplate the beauty of nature.
  4. In biology class, we learned about the dissection of a frog.
  5. People with weak immune systems have a higher susceptibility to infections.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Es necesario mejorar el sistema de drenaje en esta zona para evitar inundaciones durante las fuertes lluvias.
  2. Las hojas abigarradas de la planta añaden un bonito toque de color al jardín.
  3. Me gusta sentarme junto al lago y contemplar la belleza de la naturaleza.
  4. En la clase de biología aprendimos sobre la disección de una rana.
  5. Las personas con sistemas inmunológicos débiles tienen una mayor susceptibilidad a las infecciones.

Translation to French

  1. Le système de drainage dans cette zone doit être amélioré pour éviter les inondations en cas de fortes pluies.
  2. Les feuilles panachées de la plante ajoutent une belle touche de couleur au jardin.
  3. J'aime m'asseoir au bord du lac et contempler la beauté de la nature.
  4. En cours de biologie, nous avons appris la dissection d’une grenouille.
  5. Les personnes dont le système immunitaire est affaibli sont plus susceptibles aux infections.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O sistema de drenagem nesta área precisa ser melhorado para evitar inundações durante chuvas fortes.
  2. As folhas variegadas da planta dão um lindo toque de cor ao jardim.
  3. Gosto de sentar à beira do lago e contemplar a beleza da natureza.
  4. Na aula de biologia aprendemos sobre a dissecação de um sapo.
  5. Pessoas com sistema imunológico fraco têm maior suscetibilidade a infecções.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il sistema di drenaggio in quest'area deve essere migliorato per prevenire le inondazioni durante le forti piogge.
  2. Le foglie variegate della pianta aggiungono un bellissimo tocco di colore al giardino.
  3. Mi piace sedermi in riva al lago e contemplare la bellezza della natura.
  4. Durante la lezione di biologia abbiamo appreso della dissezione di una rana.
  5. Le persone con un sistema immunitario debole hanno una maggiore suscettibilità alle infezioni.

Translation to German

  1. Das Entwässerungssystem in diesem Gebiet muss verbessert werden, um Überschwemmungen bei starkem Regen zu verhindern.
  2. Die bunten Blätter der Pflanze verleihen dem Garten einen schönen Farbtupfer.
  3. Ich sitze gerne am See und betrachte die Schönheit der Natur.
  4. Im Biologieunterricht lernten wir, wie man einen Frosch seziert.
  5. Menschen mit einem schwachen Immunsystem sind anfälliger für Infektionen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Дренажную систему в этом районе необходимо улучшить, чтобы предотвратить затопление во время сильного дождя.
  2. Пестрые листья растения придают саду красивый оттенок.
  3. Мне нравится сидеть у озера и созерцать красоту природы.
  4. На уроке биологии мы узнали о препарировании лягушки.
  5. Люди со слабой иммунной системой имеют более высокую восприимчивость к инфекциям.

Translation to English

  1. The drainage system in this area needs to be improved to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
  2. The variegated leaves of the plant add a beautiful touch of color to the garden.
  3. I like to sit by the lake and contemplate the beauty of nature.
  4. In biology class, we learned about the dissection of a frog.
  5. People with weak immune systems have a higher susceptibility to infections.

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Etymology

drainage: The word "drainage" comes from the Old English word "drēahnian," meaning "to draw off." It refers to the process of removing or draining water or other liquids, often in the sense of being used to describe a system of pipes or channels that carries away excess water

variegated: The word "variegated" comes from the Latin word "variegatus," meaning "variegated." It refers to something that is marked or characterized by a variety of colors or patterns, often in the sense of being used to describe a multicolored or patterned object or material

contemplate: The word "contemplate" comes from the Latin word "contemplare," meaning "to observe." It refers to the act of thinking deeply or meditating on something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of reflection or introspection

dissection: The word "dissection" comes from the Latin word "dissecare," meaning "to cut apart." It refers to the act of cutting apart or analyzing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of examining a biological specimen or dissecting an argument

susceptibility: The word "susceptibility" comes from the Latin word "susceptibilis," meaning "receptive." It refers to a person or thing's vulnerability or tendency to be affected by something, often in the sense of being used to describe a susceptibility to disease or influence


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