Learn these words: fundamentally, treasonable, gaffe, rarefy, miasma (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

fundamentally /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/treasonable /ˈtriːzənəbl̩/gaffe /ˈɡæf/rarefy /ˈrerəfaɪ/miasma /miˈæzmə/

Example Sentences

  1. The fundamentally flawed plan was doomed to fail.
  2. The treasonable act of spying for the enemy was punished severely.
  3. The politician's gaffe during the speech caused embarrassment.
  4. The air in the room was rarefied due to the high altitude.
  5. The miasma from the swamp made it difficult to breathe.

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

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  • fundamentally (essentially, basically) - in central or primary respects; essentially.
    =>[fundamentally flawed, fundamentally wrong, fundamentally different]
    - superficially, shallowly
  • treasonable (traitorous, disloyal) - involving or constituting the crime of betraying one's country.
    =>[treasonable act, treasonable plot, treasonable words]
    - loyal, patriotic
  • gaffe (blunder, mistake) - an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
    =>[diplomatic gaffe, fashion gaffe, social gaffe]
    - triumph, success
  • rarefy (thin, reduce) - to make or become thin, less dense, or more refined.
    =>[rarefy the air]
    - densify, make common
  • miasma (pollution, contamination) - a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
    =>[miasma of despair]
    - fresh air, clean breeze

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Original Sentences

  1. The fundamentally flawed plan was doomed to fail.
  2. The treasonable act of spying for the enemy was punished severely.
  3. The politician's gaffe during the speech caused embarrassment.
  4. The air in the room was rarefied due to the high altitude.
  5. The miasma from the swamp made it difficult to breathe.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El plan, fundamentalmente defectuoso, estaba condenado al fracaso.
  2. El acto traicionero de espiar para el enemigo fue castigado severamente.
  3. La metedura de pata del político durante el discurso causó vergüenza.
  4. El aire en la habitación estaba enrarecido debido a la gran altitud.
  5. El miasma del pantano dificultaba la respiración.

Translation to French

  1. Ce plan fondamentalement défectueux était voué à l’échec.
  2. L’acte d’espionnage pour le compte de l’ennemi était sévèrement puni.
  3. La gaffe du politicien lors du discours a provoqué l'embarras.
  4. L'air de la pièce était raréfié en raison de l'altitude élevée.
  5. Les miasmes du marais rendaient la respiration difficile.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O plano fundamentalmente falho estava fadado ao fracasso.
  2. O ato traiçoeiro de espionagem para o inimigo foi punido severamente.
  3. A gafe do político durante o discurso causou constrangimento.
  4. O ar da sala era rarefeito devido à altitude elevada.
  5. O miasma do pântano dificultava a respiração.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il piano fondamentalmente difettoso era destinato a fallire.
  2. L'atto traditore di spionaggio a favore del nemico veniva punito severamente.
  3. La gaffe del politico durante il discorso ha causato imbarazzo.
  4. L'aria nella stanza era rarefatta a causa dell'alta quota.
  5. Il miasma della palude rendeva difficile respirare.

Translation to German

  1. Der grundsätzlich fehlerhafte Plan war zum Scheitern verurteilt.
  2. Der verräterische Akt der Spionage für den Feind wurde hart bestraft.
  3. Der Fauxpas des Politikers während der Rede sorgte für Peinlichkeit.
  4. Aufgrund der Höhenlage war die Luft im Raum dünner.
  5. Das Miasma aus dem Sumpf machte das Atmen schwierig.

Translation to Russian

  1. Этот фундаментально ошибочный план был обречен на провал.
  2. Предательский шпионаж в пользу врага сурово наказывался.
  3. Оплошность политика во время выступления вызвала смущение.
  4. Воздух в помещении был разреженным из-за большой высоты.
  5. Миазмы болота мешали дышать.

Translation to English

  1. The fundamentally flawed plan was doomed to fail.
  2. The treasonable act of spying for the enemy was punished severely.
  3. The politician's gaffe during the speech caused embarrassment.
  4. The air in the room was rarefied due to the high altitude.
  5. The miasma from the swamp made it difficult to breathe.

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Etymology

fundamentally: The word "fundamentally" comes from the Latin word "fundamentum," meaning "foundation." It refers to something that is essential or basic, often in the sense of being used to describe a fundamental principle or concept

treasonable: The word "treasonable" comes from the Latin word "traditio," meaning "betrayal." It refers to something that is disloyal or traitorous, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or action that is harmful to a country or organization

gaffe: The word "gaffe" comes from the French word "gaffe," meaning "blunder." It refers to a social or diplomatic mistake or error, often in the sense of being used to describe an embarrassing or awkward situation

rarefy: The word "rarefy" comes from the Latin word "rarus," meaning "thin." It refers to the act of making something less dense or concentrated, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of refining or purifying a substance

miasma: The word "miasma" comes from the Greek word "miazein," meaning "to pollute." It refers to a noxious or poisonous atmosphere or influence, often in the sense of being used to describe a harmful or corrupting force


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