Learn these words: indignation, disabuse, infamous, execution, sodden (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

indignation /ˌɪndɪgˈneɪʃn̩/disabuse /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːs/infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/execution /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃn̩/sodden /ˈsɑːdn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. She expressed her indignation at the unfair treatment of the workers.
  2. The teacher had to disabuse the students of their misconceptions.
  3. The infamous criminal was finally brought to justice.
  4. The execution of the prisoner was met with protests from human rights groups.
  5. The sodden ground made it difficult to walk.

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  • indignation (anger, resentment) - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
    =>[express indignation, meet with indignation, be filled with indignation]
    - indifference, apathy
  • disabuse (correct, enlighten) - to persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.
    =>[disabuse someone of a notion, disabuse someone of an illusion, disabuse someone of a misconception]
    - mislead, deceive
  • infamous (notorious, disgraceful) - well known for some bad quality or deed.
    =>[infamous criminal, infamous act, infamous reputation]
    - famous, celebrated
  • execution (implementation, performance) - the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.
    =>[execution of a plan, execution of a task, execution of a criminal]
    - prevention, cancellation
  • sodden (soaked, drenched) - saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
    =>[sodden with rain, sodden with sweat, sodden with tears]
    - dry, parched

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Original Sentences

  1. She expressed her indignation at the unfair treatment of the workers.
  2. The teacher had to disabuse the students of their misconceptions.
  3. The infamous criminal was finally brought to justice.
  4. The execution of the prisoner was met with protests from human rights groups.
  5. The sodden ground made it difficult to walk.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Expresó su indignación por el trato injusto de los trabajadores.
  2. El maestro tuvo que desengañar a los estudiantes de sus conceptos erróneos.
  3. El infame criminal finalmente fue llevado ante la justicia.
  4. La ejecución del prisionero fue recibida con protestas de grupos de derechos humanos.
  5. El suelo empapado hacía difícil caminar.

Translation to French

  1. Elle a exprimé son indignation face au traitement injuste réservé aux travailleurs.
  2. L'enseignant devait détromper les élèves de leurs idées fausses.
  3. Le célèbre criminel a finalement été traduit en justice.
  4. L'exécution du prisonnier a suscité des protestations de la part des groupes de défense des droits de l'homme.
  5. Le sol détrempé rendait la marche difficile.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ela expressou sua indignação com o tratamento injusto dos trabalhadores.
  2. O professor teve que desiludir os alunos de seus equívocos.
  3. O infame criminoso foi finalmente levado à justiça.
  4. A execução do prisioneiro foi recebida com protestos de grupos de direitos humanos.
  5. O chão encharcado dificultava a caminhada.

Translation to Italian

  1. Ha espresso la sua indignazione per il trattamento ingiusto riservato ai lavoratori.
  2. L'insegnante ha dovuto disingannare gli studenti dalle loro idee sbagliate.
  3. Il famigerato criminale è stato finalmente assicurato alla giustizia.
  4. L'esecuzione del prigioniero è stata accolta con le proteste dei gruppi per i diritti umani.
  5. Il terreno fradicio rendeva difficile camminare.

Translation to German

  1. Sie äußerte ihre Empörung über die unfaire Behandlung der Arbeiter.
  2. Der Lehrer musste die Schüler von ihren falschen Vorstellungen befreien.
  3. Der berüchtigte Verbrecher wurde endlich vor Gericht gestellt.
  4. Die Hinrichtung des Gefangenen stieß auf Proteste von Menschenrechtsgruppen.
  5. Der aufgeweichte Boden machte das Gehen schwierig.

Translation to Russian

  1. Она выразила возмущение несправедливым обращением с рабочими.
  2. Учитель должен был разуверить учеников в их заблуждениях.
  3. Скандально известный преступник наконец предстал перед судом.
  4. Казнь заключенного была встречена протестами правозащитных групп.
  5. Раскисшая земля мешала идти.

Translation to English

  1. She expressed her indignation at the unfair treatment of the workers.
  2. The teacher had to disabuse the students of their misconceptions.
  3. The infamous criminal was finally brought to justice.
  4. The execution of the prisoner was met with protests from human rights groups.
  5. The sodden ground made it difficult to walk.

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Etymology

indignation: The word "indignation" comes from the Latin word "indignatio," meaning "anger." It refers to a feeling of anger or resentment, often in the sense of being used to describe a reaction to an injustice or offense

disabuse: The word "disabuse" comes from the French word "désabuser," meaning "to disillusion." It refers to the act of correcting or dispelling a false belief or misconception, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of education or enlightenment

infamous: The word "infamous" comes from the Latin word "infamis," meaning "disgraceful." It refers to something that is well-known for being bad or evil, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or action that is notorious or shameful

execution: The word "execution" comes from the Latin word "executio," meaning "carrying out." It refers to the act of carrying out a plan or order, often in the sense of being used to describe the implementation of a project or the carrying out of a sentence

sodden: The word "sodden" comes from the Middle English word "sodden," meaning "boiled." It refers to something that is soaked or saturated with water, often in the sense of being used to describe a wet or waterlogged object or material


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