Learn these words: immersion, annexation, compassionate, misplace, dubious (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

immersion /ˌɪˈmɝːʒən/annexation /ˌænekˈseɪʃn̩/compassionate /kəmˈpæʃənət/misplace /ˌmɪˈspleɪs/dubious /ˈduːbiəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The language immersion program helped me improve my fluency.
  2. The annexation of the neighboring town was met with opposition.
  3. The nurse was compassionate and cared for her patients.
  4. I always misplace my keys and spend hours looking for them.
  5. The evidence was dubious and didn't prove anything.

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  • immersion (submersion, engrossment) - the action of immersing someone or something in a liquid; deep mental involvement in something.
    =>[immersion in a culture, immersion in a language, immersion in a virtual world]
    - detachment, alienation
  • annexation (appropriation, acquisition) - the action of annexing something, especially territory.
    =>[annexation of a territory, annexation of a city, annexation of a country]
    - secession, independence
  • compassionate (empathetic, sympathetic) - feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
    =>[compassionate person, compassionate act, compassionate policy]
    - unfeeling, callous
  • misplace (mislay, lose) - to put (something) in the wrong place and be unable to find it.
    =>[misplace keys, misplace a book, misplace a sense of humor]
    - find, locate
  • dubious (doubtful, uncertain) - hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect.
    =>[dubious claim, dubious character, dubious theory]
    - certain, sure

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Original Sentences

  1. The language immersion program helped me improve my fluency.
  2. The annexation of the neighboring town was met with opposition.
  3. The nurse was compassionate and cared for her patients.
  4. I always misplace my keys and spend hours looking for them.
  5. The evidence was dubious and didn't prove anything.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El programa de inmersión lingüística me ayudó a mejorar mi fluidez.
  2. La anexión de la ciudad vecina encontró oposición.
  3. La enfermera fue compasiva y cuidó a sus pacientes.
  4. Siempre pierdo mis llaves y paso horas buscándolas.
  5. Las pruebas eran dudosas y no demostraban nada.

Translation to French

  1. Le programme d'immersion linguistique m'a aidé à améliorer ma maîtrise.
  2. L'annexion de la ville voisine se heurte à une opposition.
  3. L'infirmière était compatissante et prenait soin de ses patients.
  4. J'égare toujours mes clés et je passe des heures à les chercher.
  5. Les preuves étaient douteuses et ne prouvaient rien.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O programa de imersão no idioma me ajudou a melhorar minha fluência.
  2. A anexação da cidade vizinha encontrou oposição.
  3. A enfermeira era compassiva e cuidava de seus pacientes.
  4. Sempre perco minhas chaves e passo horas procurando por elas.
  5. As evidências eram duvidosas e não provavam nada.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il programma di immersione linguistica mi ha aiutato a migliorare la mia fluidità.
  2. L'annessione della città vicina incontrò opposizione.
  3. L'infermiera era compassionevole e si prendeva cura dei suoi pazienti.
  4. Perdo sempre le chiavi e passo ore a cercarle.
  5. Le prove erano dubbie e non dimostravano nulla.

Translation to German

  1. Das Sprachimmersionsprogramm hat mir geholfen, meine Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern.
  2. Der Anschluss der Nachbarstadt stieß auf Widerstand.
  3. Die Krankenschwester war mitfühlend und kümmerte sich um ihre Patienten.
  4. Ich verliere immer meine Schlüssel und verbringe Stunden damit, sie zu suchen.
  5. Die Beweise waren zweifelhaft und bewiesen nichts.

Translation to Russian

  1. Программа языкового погружения помогла мне улучшить беглость речи.
  2. Аннексия соседнего города была встречена сопротивлением.
  3. Медсестра была сострадательна и заботилась о своих пациентах.
  4. Я всегда теряю ключи и провожу часы в их поисках.
  5. Доказательства были сомнительными и ничего не доказывали.

Translation to English

  1. The language immersion program helped me improve my fluency.
  2. The annexation of the neighboring town was met with opposition.
  3. The nurse was compassionate and cared for her patients.
  4. I always misplace my keys and spend hours looking for them.
  5. The evidence was dubious and didn't prove anything.

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Etymology

immersion: The word "immersion" comes from the Latin word "immersio," meaning "dipping." It refers to the act of submerging or plunging something into a liquid or other substance, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of soaking or steeping

annexation: The word "annexation" comes from the Latin word "annexare," meaning "to attach." It refers to the act of adding or incorporating something into a larger entity, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of territorial expansion or political integration

compassionate: The word "compassionate" comes from the Latin word "compati," meaning "to suffer with." It refers to a feeling of sympathy or concern for others, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is kind and empathetic

misplace: The word "misplace" comes from the Middle English word "misplacen," meaning "to put in the wrong place." It refers to the act of misplacing or losing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a situation where an object or item is not where it should be

dubious: The word "dubious" comes from the Latin word "dubiosus," meaning "doubtful." It refers to something that is uncertain or questionable, often in the sense of being used to describe a situation or claim that is not entirely credible or reliable


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