Learn these words: halt, pulverize, unwieldy, honorarium, privation (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

halt /ˈhɒlt/pulverize /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/unwieldy /ʌˈnwiːldi/honorarium /ˌɑːnəˈreriəm/privation /praɪˈveɪʃn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The train came to a halt at the station.
  2. The machine was able to pulverize the rocks into dust.
  3. The furniture was too unwieldy to move by myself.
  4. The speaker was paid an honorarium for his lecture.
  5. The refugees suffered from privation and hunger.

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

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  • halt (stop, pause) - bring or come to an abrupt stop.
    =>[halt a process, halt an attack, halt a conversation]
    - continue, proceed
  • pulverize (crush, smash) - reduce to fine particles.
    =>[pulverize rocks, pulverize sugar, pulverize dreams]
    - solidify, harden
  • unwieldy (cumbersome, awkward) - difficult to move or carry because of its size, shape, or weight.
    =>[unwieldy object, unwieldy weapon, unwieldy task]
    - easy to use, manageable
  • honorarium (payment, fee) - a payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.
    =>[speaker's honorarium, consultant's honorarium, lecturer's honorarium]
    - fee, payment
  • privation (hardship, deprivation) - a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking.
    =>[suffer privation, endure privation, overcome privation]
    - abundance, plenty

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Original Sentences

  1. The train came to a halt at the station.
  2. The machine was able to pulverize the rocks into dust.
  3. The furniture was too unwieldy to move by myself.
  4. The speaker was paid an honorarium for his lecture.
  5. The refugees suffered from privation and hunger.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El tren se detuvo en la estación.
  2. La máquina pudo pulverizar las rocas hasta convertirlas en polvo.
  3. Los muebles eran demasiado difíciles de manejar para moverlos yo solo.
  4. El orador recibió un honorario por su conferencia.
  5. Los refugiados sufrieron privaciones y hambre.

Translation to French

  1. Le train s'est arrêté à la gare.
  2. La machine était capable de pulvériser les roches en poussière.
  3. Les meubles étaient trop encombrants pour être déplacés par moi-même.
  4. L'orateur a reçu des honoraires pour sa conférence.
  5. Les réfugiés souffraient de privation et de faim.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O trem parou na estação.
  2. A máquina foi capaz de pulverizar as rochas em pó.
  3. Os móveis eram muito pesados para serem movidos por mim.
  4. O palestrante recebeu um honorário por sua palestra.
  5. Os refugiados sofreram com a privação e a fome.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il treno si fermò alla stazione.
  2. La macchina è riuscita a ridurre in polvere le rocce.
  3. I mobili erano troppo ingombranti per essere spostati da soli.
  4. L'oratore ha ricevuto un onorario per la sua conferenza.
  5. I rifugiati soffrivano di privazioni e fame.

Translation to German

  1. Der Zug kam am Bahnhof zum Stehen.
  2. Die Maschine war in der Lage, die Steine zu Staub zu pulverisieren.
  3. Die Möbel waren zu unhandlich, um sie alleine zu bewegen.
  4. Für seinen Vortrag erhielt der Redner ein Honorar.
  5. Die Flüchtlinge litten unter Entbehrung und Hunger.

Translation to Russian

  1. Поезд остановился на станции.
  2. Машина смогла измельчить камни в пыль.
  3. Мебель была слишком громоздкой, чтобы ее можно было передвигать самостоятельно.
  4. За лекцию спикеру заплатили гонорар.
  5. Беженцы страдали от лишений и голода.

Translation to English

  1. The train came to a halt at the station.
  2. The machine was able to pulverize the rocks into dust.
  3. The furniture was too unwieldy to move by myself.
  4. The speaker was paid an honorarium for his lecture.
  5. The refugees suffered from privation and hunger.

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Etymology

halt: The word "halt" comes from the Old High German word "halt" meaning "lame"

pulverize: The word "pulverize" comes from the Latin word "pulverem" meaning "dust"

unwieldy: The word "unwieldy" means difficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.

honorarium: The word "honorarium" comes from the Latin word "honoris causa" meaning "for the sake of honor"

privation: The word "privation" comes from the Latin word "privatio" meaning "a taking away, deprivation"


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