Learn these words: elocution, infallible, intensive, infringe, viceroy (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

elocution /ˌeləˈkjuːʃn̩/infallible /ˌɪnˈfæləbl̩/intensive /ˌɪnˈtensəv/infringe /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/viceroy /ˈvaɪsrɒj/

Example Sentences

  1. The elocution teacher helped the students improve their public speaking skills.
  2. The scientist believed his theory to be infallible, but it was later proven wrong.
  3. The athlete underwent an intensive training program to prepare for the competition.
  4. The company's use of the trademarked logo was found to infringe on the owner's rights.
  5. The viceroy was responsible for governing the colony on behalf of the king.

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

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  • elocution (speech, delivery) - the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
    =>[elocution lessons, elocution skills, elocution exercises]
    - poor speech, mumbling
  • infallible (flawless, perfect) - incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
    =>[infallible belief, infallible guide, infallible system]
    - fallible, prone to error
  • intensive (concentrated, thorough) - concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; thorough or vigorous.
    =>[intensive care unit, intensive training, intensive study]
    - casual, relaxed
  • infringe (violate, breach) - to actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
    =>[infringe on a copyright, infringe on a patent, infringe on a trademark]
    - respect, uphold
  • viceroy (governor, ruler) - a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
    =>[viceroy of India, viceroy of New Spain, viceroy of Mexico]
    - monarch, ruler

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Original Sentences

  1. The elocution teacher helped the students improve their public speaking skills.
  2. The scientist believed his theory to be infallible, but it was later proven wrong.
  3. The athlete underwent an intensive training program to prepare for the competition.
  4. The company's use of the trademarked logo was found to infringe on the owner's rights.
  5. The viceroy was responsible for governing the colony on behalf of the king.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El profesor de elocución ayudó a los estudiantes a mejorar sus habilidades para hablar en público.
  2. El científico creía que su teoría era infalible, pero luego se demostró que era errónea.
  3. El deportista realizó un intenso programa de entrenamiento para prepararse para la competición.
  4. Se descubrió que el uso del logotipo de marca registrada por parte de la empresa infringía los derechos del propietario.
  5. El virrey era el encargado de gobernar la colonia en nombre del rey.

Translation to French

  1. Le professeur d'élocution a aidé les élèves à améliorer leurs compétences en expression orale.
  2. Le scientifique croyait que sa théorie était infaillible, mais elle s’est ensuite révélée fausse.
  3. L'athlète a suivi un programme d'entraînement intensif pour se préparer à la compétition.
  4. Il a été constaté que l'utilisation par l'entreprise du logo de la marque portait atteinte aux droits du propriétaire.
  5. Le vice-roi était chargé de gouverner la colonie au nom du roi.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O professor de elocução ajudou os alunos a melhorar suas habilidades de falar em público.
  2. O cientista acreditava que sua teoria era infalível, mas mais tarde foi provado que ela estava errada.
  3. O atleta passou por um intenso programa de treinamento para se preparar para a competição.
  4. O uso do logotipo da marca registrada pela empresa infringiu os direitos do proprietário.
  5. O vice-rei era responsável por governar a colônia em nome do rei.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'insegnante di dizione ha aiutato gli studenti a migliorare le loro capacità di parlare in pubblico.
  2. Lo scienziato credeva che la sua teoria fosse infallibile, ma in seguito fu smentita.
  3. L'atleta ha seguito un intenso programma di allenamento per prepararsi alla competizione.
  4. È stato riscontrato che l'uso del logo del marchio da parte dell'azienda viola i diritti del proprietario.
  5. Il viceré era responsabile del governo della colonia per conto del re.

Translation to German

  1. Der Vortragslehrer half den Schülern, ihre Fähigkeiten im öffentlichen Sprechen zu verbessern.
  2. Der Wissenschaftler hielt seine Theorie für unfehlbar, doch sie erwies sich später als falsch.
  3. Zur Vorbereitung auf den Wettkampf durchlief der Athlet ein intensives Trainingsprogramm.
  4. Es wurde festgestellt, dass die Verwendung des Markenlogos durch das Unternehmen die Rechte des Eigentümers verletzt.
  5. Der Vizekönig war im Namen des Königs für die Verwaltung der Kolonie verantwortlich.

Translation to Russian

  1. Учитель ораторского искусства помог студентам улучшить навыки публичных выступлений.
  2. Ученый считал свою теорию непогрешимой, однако позже она оказалась ошибочной.
  3. Для подготовки к соревнованиям спортсмен прошел интенсивную программу тренировок.
  4. Было установлено, что использование компанией логотипа с торговой маркой нарушает права владельца.
  5. Наместник отвечал за управление колонией от имени короля.

Translation to English

  1. The elocution teacher helped the students improve their public speaking skills.
  2. The scientist believed his theory to be infallible, but it was later proven wrong.
  3. The athlete underwent an intensive training program to prepare for the competition.
  4. The company's use of the trademarked logo was found to infringe on the owner's rights.
  5. The viceroy was responsible for governing the colony on behalf of the king.

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Etymology

elocution: The word "elocution" comes from the Latin word "elocutio," meaning "speech." It refers to the art of public speaking or the manner of speaking, often in the sense of being used to describe a person's pronunciation or delivery

infallible: The word "infallible" comes from the Latin word "infallibilis," meaning "not capable of error." It refers to something that is incapable of making mistakes or errors, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is completely reliable or trustworthy

intensive: The word "intensive" comes from the Latin word "intensus," meaning "stretched tight." It refers to something that is concentrated or focused, often in the sense of being used to describe a period of concentrated effort or a course of study that is rigorous or demanding

infringe: The word "infringe" comes from the Latin word "infringere," meaning "to break." It refers to the act of violating or encroaching upon something, often in the sense of being used to describe a breach of a law or regulation

viceroy: The word "viceroy" comes from the French word "vice-roi," meaning "vice-king." It refers to a governor or ruler who is appointed to govern a colony or territory on behalf of a monarch or sovereign, often in the sense of being used to describe a colonial official


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