Learn these words: ineffable, echelon, illegible, permeate, auspicious (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

ineffable /ˌɪˈnefəbl̩/echelon /ˈeʃəˌlɑːn/illegible /ˌɪˈledʒəbl̩/permeate /ˈpɝːmiˌet/auspicious /aˈspɪʃəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The ineffable beauty of the sunset left me speechless.
  2. The highest echelon of society lived in the luxurious mansions on the hill.
  3. The handwriting on the note was illegible, making it difficult to read.
  4. The smell of the flowers permeated the entire room.
  5. The auspicious start to the day promised good things to come.

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  • ineffable (indescribable, inexpressible) - too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words; not to be uttered.
    =>[ineffable beauty, ineffable joy, ineffable sadness]
    - expressible, describable
  • echelon (level, rank) - a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
    =>[highest echelon of power, upper echelon of society, top echelon of athletes]
    - rank, level
  • illegible (unreadable, indecipherable) - not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
    =>[illegible handwriting, illegible signature, illegible document]
    - legible, readable
  • permeate (penetrate, spread through) - to spread throughout; to pervade.
    =>[permeate the air, permeate the atmosphere, permeate the culture]
    - penetrate, pass through
  • auspicious (favorable, promising) - conducive to success; favorable.
    =>[auspicious beginning, auspicious occasion, auspicious sign]
    - inauspicious, unlucky

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Original Sentences

  1. The ineffable beauty of the sunset left me speechless.
  2. The highest echelon of society lived in the luxurious mansions on the hill.
  3. The handwriting on the note was illegible, making it difficult to read.
  4. The smell of the flowers permeated the entire room.
  5. The auspicious start to the day promised good things to come.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La inefable belleza del atardecer me dejó sin palabras.
  2. En las lujosas mansiones de la colina vivía la más alta sociedad.
  3. La letra de la nota era ilegible, lo que dificultaba su lectura.
  4. El olor de las flores impregnaba toda la habitación.
  5. El auspicioso comienzo del día prometía cosas buenas por venir.

Translation to French

  1. La beauté ineffable du coucher de soleil m'a laissé sans voix.
  2. Les plus hauts échelons de la société vivaient dans les luxueuses demeures de la colline.
  3. L’écriture manuscrite sur la note était illisible, ce qui la rendait difficile à lire.
  4. L’odeur des fleurs imprégnait toute la pièce.
  5. Le début de journée sous de bons auspices laissait présager de belles choses à venir.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A beleza inefável do pôr do sol me deixou sem palavras.
  2. O mais alto escalão da sociedade vivia nas luxuosas mansões do morro.
  3. A caligrafia da nota era ilegível, dificultando a leitura.
  4. O cheiro das flores permeou toda a sala.
  5. O início de dia auspicioso prometia coisas boas por vir.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'ineffabile bellezza del tramonto mi ha lasciato senza parole.
  2. Il ceto più alto della società viveva nelle lussuose dimore sulla collina.
  3. La grafia sul biglietto era illeggibile, rendendo difficile la lettura.
  4. L'odore dei fiori permeava l'intera stanza.
  5. Il buon inizio di giornata prometteva buone cose a venire.

Translation to German

  1. Die unbeschreibliche Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs machte mich sprachlos.
  2. In den luxuriösen Villen auf dem Hügel lebte die höchste Gesellschaftsschicht.
  3. Die Handschrift auf dem Zettel war unleserlich und daher schwer zu lesen.
  4. Der Duft der Blumen erfüllte den ganzen Raum.
  5. Der vielversprechende Start in den Tag versprach Gutes.

Translation to Russian

  1. Невыразимая красота заката лишила меня дара речи.
  2. В роскошных особняках на холме жили высшие слои общества.
  3. Почерк на записке был неразборчивым, что затрудняло чтение.
  4. Запах цветов разносился по всей комнате.
  5. Благоприятное начало дня обещало хорошие дела.

Translation to English

  1. The ineffable beauty of the sunset left me speechless.
  2. The highest echelon of society lived in the luxurious mansions on the hill.
  3. The handwriting on the note was illegible, making it difficult to read.
  4. The smell of the flowers permeated the entire room.
  5. The auspicious start to the day promised good things to come.

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Etymology

ineffable: The word "ineffable" comes from the Latin word "ineffabilis," meaning "unspeakable." It refers to something that is too great or extreme to be expressed in words, often in the sense of being used to describe a feeling or experience that is beyond description

echelon: The word "echelon" comes from the French word "échelon," meaning "rung of a ladder." It refers to a level or rank in a hierarchy or organization, often in the sense of being used to describe a system of authority or power

illegible: The word "illegible" comes from the Latin word "illegibilis," meaning "unreadable." It refers to something that is difficult or impossible to read, often in the sense of being used to describe handwriting or text that is unclear or obscured

permeate: The word "permeate" comes from the Latin word "permeare," meaning "to pass through." It refers to the act of spreading or diffusing something throughout a substance or space, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of infiltration or saturation

auspicious: The word "auspicious" comes from the Latin word "auspex," meaning "bird watcher." It refers to something that is favorable or promising, often in the sense of being used to describe a situation or event that is believed to be a good omen or sign


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