Learn these words: heredity, defame, lobby, pith, tact (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

heredity /həˈredəti/defame /dəˈfeɪm/lobby /ˈlɑːbi/pith /ˈpɪθ/tact /ˈtækt/

Example Sentences

  1. The traits of heredity are passed down from one generation to the next.
  2. The tabloid magazine tried to defame the celebrity, spreading false rumors and lies.
  3. The lobbyist worked hard to persuade the politicians to support their cause.
  4. The pith of the argument was that the company needed to change its strategy to remain competitive.
  5. The diplomat showed great tact and diplomacy, resolving the conflict peacefully.

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  • heredity (genetics, inheritance) - the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
    =>[heredity of blue eyes, heredity of certain diseases, heredity of intelligence]
    - environment, nurture
  • defame (slander, libel) - to damage the reputation of (someone); to slander or libel.
    =>[defame someone's reputation, defame a company, defame a country]
    - praise, commend
  • lobby (advocate, promote) - a room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building.
    =>[lobby for a new law, lobby for a new policy, lobby for a new product]
    - oppose, resist
  • pith (essence, core) - the essence or core of something; the soft, spongy tissue in the stems of plants.
    =>[pith of the story, pith of an argument, pith of a saying]
    - superficiality, depthlessness
  • tact (diplomacy, sensitivity) - sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
    =>[tactful remark, tactful approach, tactful handling of a situation]
    - tactlessness, diplomacy

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Original Sentences

  1. The traits of heredity are passed down from one generation to the next.
  2. The tabloid magazine tried to defame the celebrity, spreading false rumors and lies.
  3. The lobbyist worked hard to persuade the politicians to support their cause.
  4. The pith of the argument was that the company needed to change its strategy to remain competitive.
  5. The diplomat showed great tact and diplomacy, resolving the conflict peacefully.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Los rasgos de la herencia se transmiten de una generación a otra.
  2. El tabloide intentó difamar a la celebridad, difundiendo falsos rumores y mentiras.
  3. El cabildero trabajó duro para persuadir a los políticos de que apoyaran su causa.
  4. La esencia del argumento era que la empresa necesitaba cambiar su estrategia para seguir siendo competitiva.
  5. El diplomático hizo gala de gran tacto y diplomacia, resolviendo el conflicto de forma pacífica.

Translation to French

  1. Les traits de l'hérédité se transmettent d'une génération à l'autre.
  2. Le tabloïd a tenté de diffamer la célébrité en répandant de fausses rumeurs et des mensonges.
  3. Le lobbyiste a travaillé dur pour convaincre les politiciens de soutenir leur cause.
  4. L’essentiel de l’argument était que l’entreprise devait changer sa stratégie pour rester compétitive.
  5. Le diplomate a fait preuve de beaucoup de tact et de diplomatie, résolvant le conflit de manière pacifique.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. As características da hereditariedade são transmitidas de uma geração para outra.
  2. O tablóide tentou difamar a celebridade, espalhando falsos boatos e mentiras.
  3. O lobista trabalhou arduamente para persuadir os políticos a apoiarem a sua causa.
  4. A essência do argumento era que a empresa precisava mudar sua estratégia para permanecer competitiva.
  5. O diplomata demonstrou grande tato e diplomacia, resolvendo o conflito de forma pacífica.

Translation to Italian

  1. I tratti dell'ereditarietà vengono tramandati da una generazione all'altra.
  2. La rivista scandalistica ha cercato di diffamare la celebrità, diffondendo voci false e bugie.
  3. Il lobbista ha lavorato duramente per convincere i politici a sostenere la loro causa.
  4. Il nocciolo della questione era che l'azienda doveva cambiare la propria strategia per rimanere competitiva.
  5. Il diplomatico ha mostrato grande tatto e diplomazia, risolvendo il conflitto pacificamente.

Translation to German

  1. Die Merkmale der Vererbung werden von einer Generation zur nächsten weitergegeben.
  2. Das Boulevardmagazin versuchte, die Berühmtheit zu diffamieren, indem es falsche Gerüchte und Lügen verbreitete.
  3. Der Lobbyist arbeitete hart daran, die Politiker davon zu überzeugen, ihre Sache zu unterstützen.
  4. Der Kern des Arguments bestand darin, dass das Unternehmen seine Strategie ändern müsse, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.
  5. Der Diplomat bewies großes Fingerspitzengefühl und Diplomatie und löste den Konflikt friedlich.

Translation to Russian

  1. Черты наследственности передаются из поколения в поколение.
  2. Таблоид пытался опорочить знаменитость, распространяя ложные слухи и ложь.
  3. Лоббист упорно трудился, чтобы убедить политиков поддержать их дело.
  4. Суть аргумента заключалась в том, что компании необходимо изменить свою стратегию, чтобы оставаться конкурентоспособной.
  5. Дипломат проявил большой такт и дипломатию, разрешив конфликт мирным путем.

Translation to English

  1. The traits of heredity are passed down from one generation to the next.
  2. The tabloid magazine tried to defame the celebrity, spreading false rumors and lies.
  3. The lobbyist worked hard to persuade the politicians to support their cause.
  4. The pith of the argument was that the company needed to change its strategy to remain competitive.
  5. The diplomat showed great tact and diplomacy, resolving the conflict peacefully.

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Etymology

heredity: The word "heredity" comes from the Latin word "hereditas," meaning "inheritance." It refers to the passing of traits or characteristics from parents to offspring, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of genetic inheritance

defame: The word "defame" comes from the Old French word "defamer," meaning "to slander." It refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation or character, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of slander or libel

lobby: The word "lobby" comes from the Old High German word "laubia," meaning "porch." It refers to a room or area near the entrance of a building, often in the sense of being used to describe a waiting area or reception room

pith: The word "pith" comes from the Old English word "piða," meaning "pith, marrow." It refers to the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of a plant stem, often in the sense of being used to describe the essential or most important part of something

tact: The word "tact" comes from the Latin word "tactus," meaning "touch." It refers to a sense of sensitivity or diplomacy in dealing with others, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is skilled at handling delicate or sensitive situations


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