Learn these words: entomologist, solicitor, relish, reductive, dilapidated (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

entomologist /ˌentəˈmɑːlədʒəst/solicitor /səˈlɪsətər/relish /ˈrelɪʃ/reductive /rɪˈdʌktɪv/dilapidated /dəˈlæpəˌdetəd/

Example Sentences

  1. The entomologist is studying the behavior of ants.
  2. The solicitor helped me with the legal paperwork for my new business.
  3. I always relish the opportunity to try new foods.
  4. The argument was too reductive and failed to consider all the factors.
  5. The old house was dilapidated and in need of repair.

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

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  • entomologist (insect expert, bug specialist) - a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects.
    =>[entomologist studying butterflies, entomologist studying beetles, entomologist studying ants]
    - botanist, zoologist
  • solicitor (lawyer, attorney) - a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a lawyer.
    =>[solicitor acting for the plaintiff, solicitor acting for the defendant, solicitor acting for the estate]
    - respondent, defendant
  • relish (enjoy, savor) - great enjoyment; to enjoy greatly.
    =>[relish the taste of food, relish the opportunity to travel, relish spending time with friends]
    - despise, abhor
  • reductive (simplistic, oversimplified) - tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form, especially one viewed as crude.
    =>[reductive view of history, reductive explanation of behavior, reductive theory of art]
    - holistic, comprehensive
  • dilapidated (run-down, deteriorated) - in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
    =>[dilapidated building, dilapidated house, dilapidated car]
    - pristine, immaculate

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Original Sentences

  1. The entomologist is studying the behavior of ants.
  2. The solicitor helped me with the legal paperwork for my new business.
  3. I always relish the opportunity to try new foods.
  4. The argument was too reductive and failed to consider all the factors.
  5. The old house was dilapidated and in need of repair.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El entomólogo está estudiando el comportamiento de las hormigas.
  2. El abogado me ayudó con los trámites legales para mi nuevo negocio.
  3. Siempre disfruto la oportunidad de probar nuevos alimentos.
  4. El argumento era demasiado reduccionista y no tenía en cuenta todos los factores.
  5. La antigua casa estaba en ruinas y necesitaba reparación.

Translation to French

  1. L'entomologiste étudie le comportement des fourmis.
  2. L'avocat m'a aidé avec les formalités juridiques pour ma nouvelle entreprise.
  3. J'apprécie toujours l'opportunité d'essayer de nouveaux aliments.
  4. L’argument était trop réducteur et ne tenait pas compte de tous les facteurs.
  5. La vieille maison était délabrée et avait besoin d’être réparée.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O entomologista está estudando o comportamento das formigas.
  2. O advogado me ajudou com a papelada legal do meu novo negócio.
  3. Sempre aprecio a oportunidade de experimentar novos alimentos.
  4. O argumento era demasiado redutor e não considerava todos os factores.
  5. A antiga casa estava em ruínas e precisava de reparos.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'entomologo sta studiando il comportamento delle formiche.
  2. L'avvocato mi ha aiutato con le pratiche legali per la mia nuova attività.
  3. Apprezzo sempre l'opportunità di provare nuovi cibi.
  4. L'argomentazione era troppo riduttiva e non prendeva in considerazione tutti i fattori.
  5. La vecchia casa era fatiscente e necessitava di riparazioni.

Translation to German

  1. Der Entomologe untersucht das Verhalten von Ameisen.
  2. Der Anwalt half mir bei den rechtlichen Formalitäten für mein neues Unternehmen.
  3. Ich freue mich immer über die Gelegenheit, neue Lebensmittel auszuprobieren.
  4. Das Argument war zu reduktiv und berücksichtigte nicht alle Faktoren.
  5. Das alte Haus war baufällig und reparaturbedürftig.

Translation to Russian

  1. Энтомолог изучает поведение муравьев.
  2. Адвокат помог мне с оформлением юридических документов для моего нового бизнеса.
  3. Я всегда наслаждаюсь возможностью попробовать новую еду.
  4. Аргументация была слишком упрощенной и не учитывала все факторы.
  5. Старый дом был ветхим и нуждался в ремонте.

Translation to English

  1. The entomologist is studying the behavior of ants.
  2. The solicitor helped me with the legal paperwork for my new business.
  3. I always relish the opportunity to try new foods.
  4. The argument was too reductive and failed to consider all the factors.
  5. The old house was dilapidated and in need of repair.

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Etymology

entomologist: The word "entomologist" comes from the Greek words "entomon," meaning "insect," and "logos," meaning "study." It refers to a person who studies insects, often in the sense of being used to describe a scientist or researcher who specializes in the study of insects

solicitor: The word "solicitor" comes from the Latin word "solicitare," meaning "to disturb." It refers to a lawyer or legal representative who advises clients and prepares legal documents, often in the sense of being used to describe a legal professional who works in a law firm or private practice

relish: The word "relish" comes from the Middle English word "reles," meaning "appetite." It refers to a feeling of enjoyment or pleasure, often in the sense of being used to describe a person's enthusiasm or appreciation for something

reductive: The word "reductive" comes from the Latin word "reducere," meaning "to lead back." It refers to the act of simplifying or reducing something to its basic elements, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of analysis or argumentation

dilapidated: The word "dilapidated" comes from the Latin word "dilapidare," meaning "to squander." It refers to something that is in a state of disrepair or decay, often in the sense of being used to describe a building or structure that is falling apart


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