Learn these words: idolatry, null, scholastic, metropolis, enfeeble (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

idolatry /aɪˈdɑːlətri/null /ˈnəl/scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/metropolis /məˈtrɑːpələs/enfeeble /enˈfiːbl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The worship of idols is considered a form of idolatry.
  2. The results of the experiment were null and void.
  3. The scholastic achievement award was given to the top student in the class.
  4. The bustling metropolis was filled with skyscrapers and busy streets.
  5. The disease had enfeebled his body and mind.

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

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  • idolatry (worship, adoration) - the worship of idols or excessive admiration or love for someone or something.
    =>[blind idolatry, excessive idolatry, fanatical idolatry]
    - iconoclasm, disrespect
  • null (void, invalid) - having no legal or binding force; invalid.
    =>[null and void, null hypothesis, null result]
    - valid, legal
  • scholastic (academic, educational) - of or concerning schools and education.
    =>[scholastic achievement, scholastic aptitude, scholastic debate]
    - practical, hands-on
  • metropolis (city, urban center) - a large and densely populated urban area; a city.
    =>[sprawling metropolis, bustling metropolis, vibrant metropolis]
    - village, town
  • enfeeble (weaken, debilitate) - make weak or feeble.
    =>[enfeeble the body, enfeeble the spirit, enfeeble the nation]
    - strengthen, empower

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Original Sentences

  1. The worship of idols is considered a form of idolatry.
  2. The results of the experiment were null and void.
  3. The scholastic achievement award was given to the top student in the class.
  4. The bustling metropolis was filled with skyscrapers and busy streets.
  5. The disease had enfeebled his body and mind.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La adoración de ídolos se considera una forma de idolatría.
  2. Los resultados del experimento fueron nulos y sin valor.
  3. El premio al rendimiento académico se entregó al mejor estudiante de la clase.
  4. La bulliciosa metrópolis estaba llena de rascacielos y calles concurridas.
  5. La enfermedad había debilitado su cuerpo y su mente.

Translation to French

  1. Le culte des idoles est considéré comme une forme d’idolâtrie.
  2. Les résultats de l’expérience étaient nuls et non avenus.
  3. Le prix de la réussite scolaire a été décerné au meilleur élève de la classe.
  4. La métropole animée était remplie de gratte-ciel et de rues animées.
  5. La maladie avait affaibli son corps et son esprit.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A adoração de ídolos é considerada uma forma de idolatria.
  2. Os resultados do experimento foram nulos e sem efeito.
  3. O prêmio de desempenho escolar foi concedido ao melhor aluno da turma.
  4. A agitada metrópole estava repleta de arranha-céus e ruas movimentadas.
  5. A doença havia enfraquecido seu corpo e sua mente.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'adorazione degli idoli è considerata una forma di idolatria.
  2. I risultati dell'esperimento erano nulli.
  3. Il premio per i risultati scolastici è stato assegnato allo studente migliore della classe.
  4. La vivace metropoli era piena di grattacieli e strade trafficate.
  5. La malattia aveva indebolito il suo corpo e la sua mente.

Translation to German

  1. Die Anbetung von Götzen gilt als eine Form des Götzendienstes.
  2. Die Ergebnisse des Experiments waren null und nichtig.
  3. Der Schulleistungspreis wurde an den besten Schüler der Klasse verliehen.
  4. Die geschäftige Metropole war voller Wolkenkratzer und belebter Straßen.
  5. Die Krankheit hatte seinen Körper und Geist geschwächt.

Translation to Russian

  1. Поклонение идолам считается формой идолопоклонства.
  2. Результаты эксперимента оказались недействительными.
  3. Награда за успеваемость была вручена лучшему ученику в классе.
  4. Шумный мегаполис был наполнен небоскребами и оживленными улицами.
  5. Болезнь ослабила его тело и разум.

Translation to English

  1. The worship of idols is considered a form of idolatry.
  2. The results of the experiment were null and void.
  3. The scholastic achievement award was given to the top student in the class.
  4. The bustling metropolis was filled with skyscrapers and busy streets.
  5. The disease had enfeebled his body and mind.

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Etymology

idolatry: From the Greek word "eidololatria," meaning "worship of idols"

null: From the Latin word "nullus," meaning "none, not any"

scholastic: From the Latin word "scholasticus," meaning "of or pertaining to a school"

metropolis: From the Greek word "metropolis," meaning "mother city"

enfeeble: From the Old French word "enfeblir," meaning "to weaken"


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