Learn these words: fabricate, awe, decoy, labile, enervate (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

fabricate /ˈfæbrəˌket/awe /ˈɑː/decoy /dəˌkɔɪ/labile /ˈleɪbɪl/enervate /ˈenəveɪt/

Example Sentences

  1. The witness was caught fabricating evidence in court.
  2. The beauty of the sunset filled her with awe.
  3. The decoy was used to lure the ducks into the trap.
  4. The chemical was labile and could easily explode.
  5. The hot weather had enervated him, leaving him feeling tired and weak.

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  • fabricate (construct, manufacture) - invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
    =>[fabricate a story, fabricate evidence, fabricate data]
    - destroy, demolish
  • awe (wonder, amazement) - a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
    =>[awe-inspiring, awe-struck, awe-filled]
    - contempt, disdain
  • decoy (lure, bait) - a person or thing used to lure or entice a person or animal into a trap.
    =>[decoy duck, decoy car, decoy tactic]
    - lure, trap
  • labile (unstable, volatile) - liable to change; easily altered.
    =>[labile mood, labile personality, labile emotions]
    - stable, consistent
  • enervate (weaken, exhaust) - cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
    =>[enervate the body, enervate the spirit, enervate the atmosphere]
    - energize, revitalize

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Original Sentences

  1. The witness was caught fabricating evidence in court.
  2. The beauty of the sunset filled her with awe.
  3. The decoy was used to lure the ducks into the trap.
  4. The chemical was labile and could easily explode.
  5. The hot weather had enervated him, leaving him feeling tired and weak.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El testigo fue sorprendido fabricando pruebas en el tribunal.
  2. La belleza del atardecer la llenó de asombro.
  3. El señuelo se utilizó para atraer a los patos a la trampa.
  4. La sustancia química era lábil y podía explotar fácilmente.
  5. El clima cálido lo había debilitado, dejándolo cansado y débil.

Translation to French

  1. Le témoin a été surpris en train de fabriquer des preuves devant le tribunal.
  2. La beauté du coucher de soleil la remplit d'admiration.
  3. Le leurre était utilisé pour attirer les canards dans le piège.
  4. Le produit chimique était labile et pouvait facilement exploser.
  5. Le temps chaud l’avait énervé, le laissant fatigué et faible.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A testemunha foi pega fabricando provas no tribunal.
  2. A beleza do pôr do sol a encheu de admiração.
  3. O chamariz foi usado para atrair os patos para a armadilha.
  4. O produto químico era lábil e poderia explodir facilmente.
  5. O clima quente o havia enervado, deixando-o cansado e fraco.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il testimone fu sorpreso a falsificare le prove in tribunale.
  2. La bellezza del tramonto la riempì di stupore.
  3. L'esca fu usata per attirare le anatre nella trappola.
  4. La sostanza chimica era labile e poteva esplodere facilmente.
  5. Il clima caldo lo aveva snervato, facendolo sentire stanco e debole.

Translation to German

  1. Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht dabei erwischt, wie er Beweise fabrizierte.
  2. Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs erfüllte sie mit Ehrfurcht.
  3. Der Lockvogel wurde verwendet, um die Enten in die Falle zu locken.
  4. Die Chemikalie war labil und konnte leicht explodieren.
  5. Das heiße Wetter hatte ihn genervt und dazu geführt, dass er sich müde und schwach fühlte.

Translation to Russian

  1. Свидетель был пойман на фабрикации доказательств в суде.
  2. Красота заката привела ее в трепет.
  3. Приманка использовалась, чтобы заманить уток в ловушку.
  4. Химическое вещество было лабильным и могло легко взорваться.
  5. Жаркая погода обессилила его, оставив чувство усталости и слабости.

Translation to English

  1. The witness was caught fabricating evidence in court.
  2. The beauty of the sunset filled her with awe.
  3. The decoy was used to lure the ducks into the trap.
  4. The chemical was labile and could easily explode.
  5. The hot weather had enervated him, leaving him feeling tired and weak.

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Etymology

fabricate: From the Latin word "fabricare," meaning "to make, to construct"

awe: From the Old English word "ege," meaning "terror, dread"

decoy: From the Dutch word "eendekooi," meaning "duck cage"

labile: From the Latin word "labilis," meaning "liable to slip, unstable"

enervate: From the Latin word "enervare," meaning "to weaken, to deprive of strength"


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