Learn these words: ductile, spawn, disdainful, viscera, inflammatory (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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ductile /ˈdʌktəl/spawn /ˈspɑːn/disdainful /ˌdɪˈsdeɪnfəl/viscera /ˈvɪsərə/inflammatory /ˌɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

Example Sentences

  1. The metal was ductile and could be easily shaped.
  2. The fish returned to the river to spawn.
  3. She gave him a disdainful look, showing her contempt.
  4. The surgeon carefully removed the patient's viscera during the operation.
  5. The politician's inflammatory remarks caused a public outcry.

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  • ductile (malleable, pliable) - able to be drawn out into a thin wire.
    =>[ductile metal, ductile material, ductile wire]
    - brittle, fragile
  • spawn (generate, produce) - (of a fish, frog, mollusk, crustacean, etc.) release or deposit eggs.
    =>[spawn of evil, spawn of violence, spawn of destruction]
    - eliminate, eradicate
  • disdainful (contemptuous, scornful) - showing contempt or lack of respect.
    =>[disdainful look, disdainful remark, disdainful attitude]
    - respectful, admiring
  • viscera (guts, entrails) - the internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g., the intestines.
    =>[viscera of an animal, viscera of a human body, viscera of a machine]
    - exterior, surface
  • inflammatory (provocative, incendiary) - relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body.
    =>[inflammatory remarks, inflammatory rhetoric, inflammatory speech]
    - soothing, calming

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Original Sentences

  1. The metal was ductile and could be easily shaped.
  2. The fish returned to the river to spawn.
  3. She gave him a disdainful look, showing her contempt.
  4. The surgeon carefully removed the patient's viscera during the operation.
  5. The politician's inflammatory remarks caused a public outcry.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El metal era dúctil y podía moldearse fácilmente.
  2. Los peces volvían al río para desovar.
  3. Ella le dirigió una mirada desdeñosa, mostrando su desprecio.
  4. El cirujano extrajo cuidadosamente las vísceras del paciente durante la operación.
  5. Los comentarios incendiarios del político provocaron una protesta pública.

Translation to French

  1. Le métal est ductile et peut être facilement façonné.
  2. Les poissons retournent à la rivière pour frayer.
  3. Elle lui a jeté un regard dédaigneux, montrant ainsi son mépris.
  4. Le chirurgien a soigneusement retiré les viscères du patient pendant l'opération.
  5. Les propos incendiaires de l'homme politique ont provoqué un tollé.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O metal era dúctil e podia ser facilmente moldado.
  2. Os peixes voltaram ao rio para desovar.
  3. Ela lhe lançou um olhar de desdém, demonstrando seu desprezo.
  4. O cirurgião removeu cuidadosamente as vísceras do paciente durante a operação.
  5. Os comentários inflamados do político causaram um clamor público.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il metallo era duttile e poteva essere facilmente modellato.
  2. I pesci tornarono al fiume per deporre le uova.
  3. Lei gli lanciò un'occhiata sdegnosa, mostrando il suo disprezzo.
  4. Il chirurgo rimosse con cura i visceri del paziente durante l'operazione.
  5. I commenti incendiari del politico hanno provocato un'ondata di proteste da parte dell'opinione pubblica.

Translation to German

  1. Das Metall war dehnbar und ließ sich leicht formen.
  2. Die Fische kehrten zum Laichen in den Fluss zurück.
  3. Sie warf ihm einen verächtlichen Blick zu, der ihre Verachtung zeigte.
  4. Der Chirurg entfernte während der Operation vorsichtig die Eingeweide des Patienten.
  5. Die aufrührerischen Äußerungen des Politikers lösten einen öffentlichen Aufschrei aus.

Translation to Russian

  1. Металл был вязким и легко поддавался формовке.
  2. Рыба вернулась в реку на нерест.
  3. Она бросила на него пренебрежительный взгляд, демонстрируя свое презрение.
  4. Хирург во время операции аккуратно удалил внутренности пациента.
  5. Резкие высказывания политика вызвали общественный резонанс.

Translation to English

  1. The metal was ductile and could be easily shaped.
  2. The fish returned to the river to spawn.
  3. She gave him a disdainful look, showing her contempt.
  4. The surgeon carefully removed the patient's viscera during the operation.
  5. The politician's inflammatory remarks caused a public outcry.

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Etymology

ductile: The word "ductile" comes from the Latin word "ductilis," meaning "able to be led or drawn." It refers to a material that can be easily stretched or molded without breaking

spawn: The word "spawn" comes from the Old English word "spwan," meaning "to produce or generate." It refers to the act of producing or giving rise to something, often in large quantities

disdainful: The word "disdainful" comes from the Old French word "desdeign," meaning "disdain" or "contempt." It refers to a feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something

viscera: The word "viscera" comes from the Latin word "viscus," meaning "internal organs." It refers to the internal organs of the body, especially those located in the abdominal cavity

inflammatory: The word "inflammatory" comes from the Latin word "inflammare," meaning "to set on fire." It refers to something that is likely to cause inflammation or irritation, especially in a physical or emotional sense


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