Learn these words: emulate, stimulating, solicitude, thrall, augur (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

emulate /ˈemjəˌlet/stimulating /ˈstɪmjəˌletɪŋ/solicitude /səˈlɪsəˌtuːd/thrall /ˈθrɒl/augur /ˈɒɡər/

Example Sentences

  1. The young athlete hoped to emulate her role model's success in the sport.
  2. The professor's lectures were always stimulating and thought-provoking.
  3. The nurse showed great solicitude and care for her patients.
  4. The villagers were held in thrall by the evil sorcerer's dark magic.
  5. The dark clouds and thunder augured a coming storm.

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  • emulate (imitate, copy) - to match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
    =>[emulate a role model, emulate a successful strategy, emulate a great work of art]
    - be original, innovate
  • stimulating (exciting, invigorating) - encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.
    =>[stimulating conversation, stimulating environment, stimulating ideas]
    - boring, dull
  • solicitude (concern, care) - care or concern for someone or something.
    =>[solicitude for a child, solicitude for an elderly person, solicitude for a friend]
    - indifference, apathy
  • thrall (slavery, bondage) - the state of being in someone's power or having great power over someone.
    =>[hold someone in thrall, be in thrall to someone, be in thrall to an idea]
    - freedom, liberation
  • augur (predict, forecast) - to predict or be a sign of (a future event).
    =>[augur well, augur poorly, augur a new era]
    - bode ill, predict misfortune

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Original Sentences

  1. The young athlete hoped to emulate her role model's success in the sport.
  2. The professor's lectures were always stimulating and thought-provoking.
  3. The nurse showed great solicitude and care for her patients.
  4. The villagers were held in thrall by the evil sorcerer's dark magic.
  5. The dark clouds and thunder augured a coming storm.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La joven atleta esperaba emular el éxito de su modelo a seguir en el deporte.
  2. Las conferencias del profesor siempre fueron estimulantes y estimulantes.
  3. La enfermera mostró gran solicitud y cuidado por sus pacientes.
  4. Los aldeanos estaban cautivados por la magia oscura del malvado hechicero.
  5. Las nubes oscuras y los truenos auguraban una tormenta venidera.

Translation to French

  1. La jeune athlète espérait imiter le succès de son modèle dans le sport.
  2. Les conférences du professeur étaient toujours stimulantes et suscitaient la réflexion.
  3. L'infirmière a fait preuve d'une grande sollicitude et d'une grande attention envers ses patients.
  4. Les villageois étaient esclaves de la magie noire du sorcier maléfique.
  5. Les nuages ​​​​sombres et le tonnerre laissaient présager une tempête à venir.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A jovem atleta esperava imitar o sucesso de seu modelo no esporte.
  2. As palestras do professor foram sempre estimulantes e instigantes.
  3. A enfermeira demonstrou grande solicitude e cuidado com seus pacientes.
  4. Os aldeões foram escravizados pela magia negra do malvado feiticeiro.
  5. As nuvens escuras e os trovões pressagiavam uma tempestade que se aproximava.

Translation to Italian

  1. La giovane atleta sperava di emulare il successo del suo modello nello sport.
  2. Le lezioni del professore erano sempre stimolanti e stimolanti.
  3. L'infermiera ha mostrato grande sollecitudine e cura per i suoi pazienti.
  4. Gli abitanti del villaggio erano tenuti prigionieri dalla magia oscura del malvagio stregone.
  5. Le nuvole scure e i tuoni facevano presagire una tempesta imminente.

Translation to German

  1. Die junge Sportlerin hoffte, den Erfolg ihres Vorbilds in diesem Sport nachahmen zu können.
  2. Die Vorlesungen des Professors waren stets anregend und regten zum Nachdenken an.
  3. Die Krankenschwester zeigte große Fürsorge und Fürsorge für ihre Patienten.
  4. Die Dorfbewohner wurden von der dunklen Magie des bösen Zauberers gefangen gehalten.
  5. Die dunklen Wolken und der Donner kündigten einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.

Translation to Russian

  1. Юная спортсменка надеялась повторить успех своего образца для подражания в спорте.
  2. Лекции профессора всегда были стимулирующими и заставляли задуматься.
  3. Медсестра проявляла большую заботу и заботу о своих пациентах.
  4. Жители деревни оказались в плену темной магии злого колдуна.
  5. Темные тучи и гром предвещали приближающуюся бурю.

Translation to English

  1. The young athlete hoped to emulate her role model's success in the sport.
  2. The professor's lectures were always stimulating and thought-provoking.
  3. The nurse showed great solicitude and care for her patients.
  4. The villagers were held in thrall by the evil sorcerer's dark magic.
  5. The dark clouds and thunder augured a coming storm.

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Etymology

emulate: The word "emulate" comes from the Latin word "aemulari," meaning "to rival." It refers to the act of imitating or copying someone or something in order to match or surpass their achievements, often in the sense of being used to describe a desire to achieve excellence or success

stimulating: The word "stimulating" comes from the Latin word "stimulare," meaning "to goad or incite." It refers to something that is invigorating or exciting, often in the sense of being used to describe a substance or activity that increases energy or alertness

solicitude: The word "solicitude" comes from the Latin word "sollicitudo," meaning "anxiety" or "concern." It refers to a feeling of care or concern for someone or something, often in the sense of being used to describe a sense of responsibility or attentiveness

thrall: The word "thrall" comes from the Old Norse word "thræll," meaning "slave." It refers to a state of being in bondage or servitude, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is enslaved or oppressed

augur: The word "augur" comes from the Latin word "augur," meaning "a diviner or soothsayer." It refers to someone who predicts or foretells the future, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who interprets omens or signs


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