Learn these words: frugal, affable, octagon, inactive, corroborate (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

frugal /ˈfruːɡl̩/affable /ˈæfəbl̩/octagon /ˈɑːktəˌɡɑːn/inactive /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/corroborate /kəˈrɑːbəˌret/

Example Sentences

  1. She lived a frugal lifestyle, always looking for ways to save money.
  2. The affable salesman greeted every customer with a smile and a friendly hello.
  3. The shape of the table was an octagon, with eight sides and eight angles.
  4. The inactive volcano had not erupted in centuries.
  5. The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

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

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  • frugal (thrifty, economical) - sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
    =>[frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal spending]
    - extravagant, wasteful
  • affable (friendly, amiable) - friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
    =>[affable person, affable manner, affable demeanor]
    - disagreeable, unpleasant
  • octagon (eight-sided, octagonal) - a plane figure with eight straight sides and eight angles.
    =>[octagon-shaped room, octagon-shaped building, octagon-shaped table]
    - square, rectangle
  • inactive (idle, dormant) - not engaging in physical activity or exertion; not functioning or operating.
    =>[inactive volcano, inactive member, inactive account]
    - active, busy
  • corroborate (confirm, support) - to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
    =>[corroborate a story, corroborate an alibi, corroborate a theory]
    - contradict, deny

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Original Sentences

  1. She lived a frugal lifestyle, always looking for ways to save money.
  2. The affable salesman greeted every customer with a smile and a friendly hello.
  3. The shape of the table was an octagon, with eight sides and eight angles.
  4. The inactive volcano had not erupted in centuries.
  5. The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Vivía un estilo de vida frugal, siempre buscando formas de ahorrar dinero.
  2. El afable vendedor saludó a cada cliente con una sonrisa y un saludo amistoso.
  3. La forma de la mesa era un octágono, con ocho lados y ocho ángulos.
  4. El volcán inactivo no había entrado en erupción en siglos.
  5. El testigo pudo corroborar la coartada del sospechoso.

Translation to French

  1. Elle menait une vie frugale, cherchant toujours des moyens d’économiser de l’argent.
  2. Le vendeur affable a accueilli chaque client avec un sourire et un bonjour amical.
  3. La forme de la table était un octogone, avec huit côtés et huit angles.
  4. Le volcan inactif n’était pas entré en éruption depuis des siècles.
  5. Le témoin a pu corroborer l'alibi du suspect.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ela viveu um estilo de vida frugal, sempre procurando maneiras de economizar dinheiro.
  2. O afável vendedor cumprimentou todos os clientes com um sorriso e um alô amigável.
  3. O formato da mesa era um octógono, com oito lados e oito ângulos.
  4. O vulcão inativo não entrava em erupção há séculos.
  5. A testemunha conseguiu corroborar o álibi do suspeito.

Translation to Italian

  1. Ha vissuto uno stile di vita frugale, sempre alla ricerca di modi per risparmiare denaro.
  2. L'affabile venditore ha accolto ogni cliente con un sorriso e un cordiale saluto.
  3. La forma del tavolo era un ottagono, con otto lati e otto angoli.
  4. Il vulcano inattivo non eruttava da secoli.
  5. Il testimone è riuscito a corroborare l'alibi del sospettato.

Translation to German

  1. Sie lebte einen sparsamen Lebensstil und suchte immer nach Möglichkeiten, Geld zu sparen.
  2. Der umgängliche Verkäufer begrüßte jeden Kunden mit einem Lächeln und einem freundlichen Hallo.
  3. Der Tisch hatte die Form eines Achtecks ​​mit acht Seiten und acht Winkeln.
  4. Der inaktive Vulkan war seit Jahrhunderten nicht mehr ausgebrochen.
  5. Der Zeuge konnte das Alibi des Verdächtigen bestätigen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Она вела скромный образ жизни, всегда искала способы сэкономить деньги.
  2. Приветливый продавец встречал каждого покупателя улыбкой и дружеским приветом.
  3. Форма стола представляла собой восьмиугольник с восемью сторонами и восемью углами.
  4. Недействующий вулкан не извергался столетиями.
  5. Свидетелю удалось подтвердить алиби подозреваемого.

Translation to English

  1. She lived a frugal lifestyle, always looking for ways to save money.
  2. The affable salesman greeted every customer with a smile and a friendly hello.
  3. The shape of the table was an octagon, with eight sides and eight angles.
  4. The inactive volcano had not erupted in centuries.
  5. The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

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Etymology

frugal: The word "frugal" comes from the Latin word "frugalis," meaning "economical." It refers to someone who is thrifty or careful with money, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is able to live within their means

affable: The word "affable" comes from the Latin word "affabilis," meaning "approachable, courteous, kind, friendly." It refers to someone who is easy to talk to or approachable, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is friendly and welcoming

octagon: The word "octagon" comes from the Greek words "okto," meaning "eight," and "gonia," meaning "angle." It refers to a polygon with eight sides and eight angles, often in the sense of being used to describe a shape or design that is octagonal

inactive: The word "inactive" comes from the Latin word "inactivus," meaning "inactive." It refers to something that is not active or not in use, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is idle or dormant

corroborate: The word "corroborate" comes from the Latin word "corroborare," meaning "to strengthen." It refers to the act of confirming or supporting something, often in the sense of being used to describe evidence or testimony that supports a claim or argument


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