Learn these words: incursion, excel, polemical, staunchly, falsify (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

incursion /ˌɪnˈkɝːʒən/excel /ɪkˈsel/polemical /pəˈleməkl̩/staunchly /ˈstɒntʃli/falsify /ˈfɒlsəˌfaɪ/

Example Sentences

  1. The incursion of the enemy troops was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. She excelled in her studies and graduated with honors.
  3. The polemical debate between the two politicians became heated and contentious.
  4. He was staunchly opposed to the new policy and made his views known.
  5. The evidence was found to be falsified, and the case was dismissed.

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  • incursion (invasion, attack) - an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.
    =>[military incursion, territorial incursion, border incursion]
    - withdrawal, retreat
  • excel (surpass, outdo) - to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
    =>[excel in academics, excel in sports, excel in one's profession]
    - fail, be unsuccessful
  • polemical (controversial, argumentative) - relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech.
    =>[polemical writing, polemical debate, polemical tone]
    - non-partisan, neutral
  • staunchly (firmly, resolutely) - in a very loyal and committed manner.
    =>[staunchly defend, staunchly support, staunchly believe]
    - weakly, irresolutely
  • falsify (fabricate, distort) - to alter (information or evidence) so as to mislead; to prove (a statement or theory) to be false.
    =>[falsify data, falsify evidence, falsify a document]
    - verify, confirm

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Original Sentences

  1. The incursion of the enemy troops was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. She excelled in her studies and graduated with honors.
  3. The polemical debate between the two politicians became heated and contentious.
  4. He was staunchly opposed to the new policy and made his views known.
  5. The evidence was found to be falsified, and the case was dismissed.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La incursión de las tropas enemigas fue inesperada y tomó desprevenidos a los defensores.
  2. Destacó en sus estudios y se graduó con honores.
  3. El polémico debate entre los dos políticos se volvió acalorado y polémico.
  4. Se opuso firmemente a la nueva política y dio a conocer sus opiniones.
  5. Se descubrió que las pruebas estaban falsificadas y el caso fue desestimado.

Translation to French

  1. L’incursion des troupes ennemies était inattendue et prit les défenseurs au dépourvu.
  2. Elle a excellé dans ses études et a obtenu son diplôme avec mention.
  3. Le débat polémique entre les deux hommes politiques est devenu houleux et controversé.
  4. Il s'est fermement opposé à la nouvelle politique et a fait connaître son point de vue.
  5. Les preuves ont été jugées falsifiées et l'affaire a été classée sans suite.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A incursão das tropas inimigas foi inesperada e pegou os defensores desprevenidos.
  2. Ela se destacou em seus estudos e se formou com louvor.
  3. O polêmico debate entre os dois políticos tornou-se acalorado e controverso.
  4. Ele se opôs veementemente à nova política e deu a conhecer seus pontos de vista.
  5. As provas foram consideradas falsas e o caso foi arquivado.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'incursione delle truppe nemiche fu inaspettata e colse di sorpresa i difensori.
  2. Eccelleva negli studi e si laureò con lode.
  3. Il dibattito polemico tra i due politici divenne acceso e controverso.
  4. Era fermamente contrario alla nuova politica e fece conoscere le sue opinioni.
  5. Le prove si sono rivelate falsificate e il caso è stato archiviato.

Translation to German

  1. Der Einmarsch der feindlichen Truppen kam unerwartet und überraschte die Verteidiger.
  2. Sie meisterte ihr Studium mit Bravour und schloss ihr Studium mit Auszeichnung ab.
  3. Die polemische Debatte zwischen den beiden Politikern wurde hitzig und kontrovers.
  4. Er lehnte die neue Politik strikt ab und äußerte seine Ansichten.
  5. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Beweise gefälscht waren, und das Verfahren wurde abgewiesen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Вторжение вражеских войск было неожиданным и застало защитников врасплох.
  2. Она отличилась в учебе и окончила ее с отличием.
  3. Полемические дебаты между двумя политиками стали жаркими и спорными.
  4. Он был категорически против новой политики и высказал свои взгляды.
  5. Доказательства были признаны фальсифицированными, и дело было прекращено.

Translation to English

  1. The incursion of the enemy troops was unexpected and caught the defenders off guard.
  2. She excelled in her studies and graduated with honors.
  3. The polemical debate between the two politicians became heated and contentious.
  4. He was staunchly opposed to the new policy and made his views known.
  5. The evidence was found to be falsified, and the case was dismissed.

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Etymology

incursion: The word "incursion" comes from the Latin word "incursio," meaning "a running into." It refers to a sudden and brief invasion or attack, often in the sense of being used to describe a military or hostile action

excel: The word "excel" comes from the Latin word "excellere," meaning "to be eminent." It refers to the act of surpassing or excelling in something, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is outstanding or exceptional

polemical: The word "polemical" comes from the Greek word "polemikos," meaning "warlike." It refers to something that is controversial or argumentative, often in the sense of being used to describe a debate or discussion that is contentious or hostile

staunchly: The word "staunchly" comes from the Middle English word "staunche," meaning "to stop the flow of." It refers to the act of being loyal or steadfast, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is unwavering or resolute

falsify: The word "falsify" comes from the Latin word "falsus," meaning "false." It refers to the act of making something false or misleading, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who lies or deceives


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