Learn these words: extradition, incur, hobble, refractory, incubus (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

extradition /ˌekstrəˈdɪʃn̩/incur /ˌɪnˈkɝː/hobble /ˈhɑːbl̩/refractory /rəˈfræktəri/incubus /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

Example Sentences

1. The suspect was extradited to face trial in another country.
2. The company incurred significant losses due to the pandemic.
3. The injured athlete had to hobble off the field.
4. The patient's refractory condition required a new treatment plan.
5. The nightmare felt like an incubus on my chest.

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extradition (deportation, handover) - the action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime.
=>[extradition request, extradition treaty, extradition hearing]
- repatriation, return
extradition (deportation, handover) - the action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime.
=>[extradition request, extradition treaty, extradition hearing]
- repatriation, return


incur (experience, suffer) - become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions.
=>[incur debt, incur risk, incur expenses]
- avoid, prevent
incur (experience, suffer) - become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions.
=>[incur debt, incur risk, incur expenses]
- avoid, prevent


hobble (limp, stagger) - walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.
=>[hobble along, hobble on crutches, hobble through life]
- run, sprint
hobble (limp, stagger) - walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.
=>[hobble along, hobble on crutches, hobble through life]
- run, sprint


refractory (stubborn, unmanageable) - stubborn or unmanageable.
=>[refractory material, refractory metal, refractory personality]
- compliant, obedient
refractory (stubborn, unmanageable) - stubborn or unmanageable.
=>[refractory material, refractory metal, refractory personality]
- compliant, obedient


incubus (burden, nightmare) - a male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.
=>[incubus of anxiety, incubus of doubt, incubus of fear]
- blessing, boon
incubus (burden, nightmare) - a male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.
=>[incubus of anxiety, incubus of doubt, incubus of fear]
- blessing, boon

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Original Sentences

1. The suspect was extradited to face trial in another country.
2. The company incurred significant losses due to the pandemic.
3. The injured athlete had to hobble off the field.
4. The patient's refractory condition required a new treatment plan.
5. The nightmare felt like an incubus on my chest.

Translation to Spanish

1. El sospechoso fue extraditado para ser juzgado en otro país.
2. La empresa sufrió pérdidas importantes debido a la pandemia.
3. El deportista lesionado tuvo que abandonar el campo cojeando.
4. La condición refractaria del paciente requirió un nuevo plan de tratamiento.
5. La pesadilla se sentía como un íncubo en mi pecho.

Translation to French

1. Le suspect a été extradé pour être jugé dans un autre pays.
2. L’entreprise a subi des pertes importantes à cause de la pandémie.
3. L'athlète blessé a dû quitter le terrain en boitant.
4. L'état réfractaire du patient a nécessité un nouveau plan de traitement.
5. Le cauchemar ressemblait à un incube sur ma poitrine.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O suspeito foi extraditado para ser julgado em outro país.
2. A empresa sofreu perdas significativas devido à pandemia.
3. O atleta lesionado teve que sair mancando do campo.
4. A condição refratária do paciente exigiu um novo plano de tratamento.
5. O pesadelo parecia um incubo em meu peito.

Translation to Italian

1. Il sospetto è stato estradato per essere processato in un altro Paese.
2. L'azienda ha subito perdite significative a causa della pandemia.
3. L'atleta infortunato ha dovuto lasciare il campo zoppicando.
4. La condizione refrattaria del paziente richiedeva un nuovo piano di trattamento.
5. L'incubo si sentiva come un'incubatrice sul mio petto.

Translation to German

1. Der Verdächtige wurde ausgeliefert, um in einem anderen Land vor Gericht gestellt zu werden.
2. Durch die Pandemie erlitt das Unternehmen erhebliche Verluste.
3. Der verletzte Sportler musste vom Feld humpeln.
4. Der refraktäre Zustand des Patienten erforderte einen neuen Behandlungsplan.
5. Der Albtraum fühlte sich wie ein Inkubus auf meiner Brust an.

Translation to Russian

1. Подозреваемый был экстрадирован, чтобы предстать перед судом в другой стране.
2. Компания понесла значительные убытки из-за пандемии.
3. Травмированному спортсмену пришлось покинуть поле.
4. Рефрактерное состояние пациента потребовало нового плана лечения.
5. Кошмар ощущался как инкуб на моей груди.

Translation to English

1. The suspect was extradited to face trial in another country.
2. The company incurred significant losses due to the pandemic.
3. The injured athlete had to hobble off the field.
4. The patient's refractory condition required a new treatment plan.
5. The nightmare felt like an incubus on my chest.

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Etymology

extradition: The word "extradition" comes from the Latin word "traditio" meaning "handing over".

incur: The word "incur" comes from the Latin word "incurrere" meaning "to run into".

hobble: The word "hobble" comes from the Middle English word "hoblen" meaning "to rock back and forth".

refractory: The word "refractory" comes from the Latin word "refractarius" meaning "obstinate, stubborn".

incubus: The word "incubus" comes from the Latin word "incubare" meaning "to lie upon".

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