Learn these words: foreman, matriarch, incendiary, enlightened, pact (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

foreman /ˈfɔːrmən/matriarch /ˈmeɪtriˌɑːrk/incendiary /ˌɪnˈsendieri/enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtn̩d/pact /ˈpækt/

Example Sentences

  1. The foreman was responsible for overseeing the construction site.
  2. The matriarch of the family was respected and loved by all.
  3. The politician's incendiary remarks caused controversy.
  4. The enlightened leader implemented policies that benefited all citizens.
  5. The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

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  • foreman (supervisor, overseer) - a worker who supervises and directs other workers.
    =>[foreman of a jury, foreman of a construction crew, foreman of a factory]
    - worker, subordinate
  • matriarch (matron, mother) - a woman who is the head of a family or tribe.
    =>[matriarch of a family, matriarch of a clan, matriarch of a society]
    - patriarch, male head of family
  • incendiary (inflammatory, provocative) - designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict.
    =>[incendiary remarks, incendiary device, incendiary article]
    - peaceful, calming
  • enlightened (informed, knowledgeable) - having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
    =>[enlightened ruler, enlightened thinker, enlightened society]
    - unenlightened, ignorant
  • pact (agreement, treaty) - a formal agreement between individuals or parties.
    =>[pact with the devil, pact between nations, pact between friends]
    - conflict, disagreement

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Original Sentences

  1. The foreman was responsible for overseeing the construction site.
  2. The matriarch of the family was respected and loved by all.
  3. The politician's incendiary remarks caused controversy.
  4. The enlightened leader implemented policies that benefited all citizens.
  5. The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El capataz era el responsable de supervisar la obra.
  2. La matriarca de la familia era respetada y amada por todos.
  3. Los comentarios incendiarios del político causaron controversia.
  4. El líder ilustrado implementó políticas que beneficiaron a todos los ciudadanos.
  5. Los dos países firmaron un pacto de paz para poner fin a la guerra.

Translation to French

  1. Le contremaître était chargé de superviser le chantier de construction.
  2. La matriarche de la famille était respectée et aimée de tous.
  3. Les propos incendiaires du politicien ont suscité la polémique.
  4. Le leader éclairé a mis en œuvre des politiques qui ont bénéficié à tous les citoyens.
  5. Les deux pays ont signé un accord de paix pour mettre fin à la guerre.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O capataz era responsável por supervisionar o local da construção.
  2. A matriarca da família era respeitada e amada por todos.
  3. Os comentários incendiários do político causaram polêmica.
  4. O líder esclarecido implementou políticas que beneficiaram todos os cidadãos.
  5. Os dois países assinaram um pacto de paz para acabar com a guerra.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il capomastro era responsabile della supervisione del cantiere.
  2. La matriarca della famiglia era rispettata e amata da tutti.
  3. I commenti incendiari del politico causarono polemiche.
  4. Il leader illuminato attuò politiche che andarono a beneficio di tutti i cittadini.
  5. I due Paesi firmarono un patto di pace per porre fine alla guerra.

Translation to German

  1. Dem Vorarbeiter oblag die Aufsicht auf der Baustelle.
  2. Die Matriarchin der Familie wurde von allen respektiert und geliebt.
  3. Die aufrührerischen Äußerungen des Politikers sorgten für Kontroversen.
  4. Der aufgeklärte Führer setzte Richtlinien um, die allen Bürgern zugute kamen.
  5. Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt zur Beendigung des Krieges.

Translation to Russian

  1. Бригадир отвечал за надзор за строительной площадкой.
  2. Главу семьи все уважали и любили.
  3. Зажигательные высказывания политика вызвали споры.
  4. Просвещенный лидер проводил политику, которая приносила пользу всем гражданам.
  5. Обе страны подписали мирный пакт о прекращении войны.

Translation to English

  1. The foreman was responsible for overseeing the construction site.
  2. The matriarch of the family was respected and loved by all.
  3. The politician's incendiary remarks caused controversy.
  4. The enlightened leader implemented policies that benefited all citizens.
  5. The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

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Etymology

foreman: The word "foreman" means a worker, especially a skilled tradesperson, who supervises and directs other workers.

matriarch: From Latin "mater" meaning "mother" and Greek "arkhein" meaning "to rule"

incendiary: From Latin "incendiarus" meaning "setting on fire"

enlightened: From Middle English "enlightenen" meaning "to illuminate"

pact: From Latin "pactum" meaning "agreement"


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