Learn these words: inquisition, inkling, intimidate, dour, comparable (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

inquisition /ˌɪnkwəˈzɪʃn̩/inkling /ˈɪŋkl̩ɪŋ/intimidate /ˌɪnˈtɪməˌdet/dour /ˈdaʊər/comparable /ˈkɑːmpərəbl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The inquisition was a dark period in history, marked by persecution and intolerance.
  2. The detective had an inkling that the suspect was lying.
  3. The bully tried to intimidate his classmates with threats and violence.
  4. The old man had a dour expression on his face, rarely smiling or laughing.
  5. The two products were comparable in quality and price.

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  • inquisition (investigation, inquiry) - a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
    =>[Spanish Inquisition, Roman Inquisition, inquisition into a crime]
    - openness, transparency
  • inkling (hint, clue) - a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.
    =>[intimation of a secret, intimation of danger, intimation of a future event]
    - explicit statement, direct reference
  • intimidate (frighten, scare) - to frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
    =>[intimidate someone with threats, intimidate someone with violence, intimidate someone with authority]
    - encourage, empower
  • dour (stern, unsmiling) - relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.
    =>[dour expression, dour personality, dour atmosphere]
    - cheerful, optimistic
  • comparable (similar, equivalent) - able to be likened to another; similar.
    =>[comparable size, comparable price, comparable quality]
    - incomparable, unique

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Original Sentences

  1. The inquisition was a dark period in history, marked by persecution and intolerance.
  2. The detective had an inkling that the suspect was lying.
  3. The bully tried to intimidate his classmates with threats and violence.
  4. The old man had a dour expression on his face, rarely smiling or laughing.
  5. The two products were comparable in quality and price.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La inquisición fue un período oscuro de la historia, marcado por la persecución y la intolerancia.
  2. El detective tuvo el presentimiento de que el sospechoso estaba mintiendo.
  3. El acosador intentó intimidar a sus compañeros con amenazas y violencia.
  4. El anciano tenía una expresión severa en su rostro, rara vez sonreía o reía.
  5. Los dos productos eran comparables en calidad y precio.

Translation to French

  1. L’Inquisition fut une période sombre de l’histoire, marquée par la persécution et l’intolérance.
  2. Le détective avait le sentiment que le suspect mentait.
  3. L'intimidateur a tenté d'intimider ses camarades de classe avec des menaces et de la violence.
  4. Le vieil homme avait une expression austère sur le visage, souriant ou riant rarement.
  5. Les deux produits étaient comparables en qualité et en prix.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A inquisição foi um período negro da história, marcado por perseguições e intolerância.
  2. O detetive pressentia que o suspeito estava mentindo.
  3. O agressor tentou intimidar seus colegas com ameaças e violência.
  4. O velho tinha uma expressão severa no rosto, raramente sorrindo ou rindo.
  5. Os dois produtos eram comparáveis ​​em qualidade e preço.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'Inquisizione fu un periodo oscuro della storia, segnato da persecuzioni e intolleranza.
  2. L'investigatore aveva la sensazione che il sospettato stesse mentendo.
  3. Il bullo ha tentato di intimidire i suoi compagni di classe con minacce e violenze.
  4. Il vecchio aveva un'espressione severa sul viso, raramente sorrideva o rideva.
  5. I due prodotti erano comparabili per qualità e prezzo.

Translation to German

  1. Die Inquisition war eine dunkle Zeit der Geschichte, geprägt von Verfolgung und Intoleranz.
  2. Der Detektiv ahnte, dass der Verdächtige log.
  3. Der Tyrann versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden mit Drohungen und Gewalt einzuschüchtern.
  4. Der alte Mann hatte einen mürrischen Gesichtsausdruck und lächelte oder lachte selten.
  5. Die beiden Produkte waren in Qualität und Preis vergleichbar.

Translation to Russian

  1. Инквизиция была темным периодом в истории, отмеченным преследованиями и нетерпимостью.
  2. У следователя возникло подозрение, что подозреваемый лжет.
  3. Хулиган пытался запугать своих одноклассников угрозами и насилием.
  4. Лицо старика было суровым, он редко улыбался и смеялся.
  5. Оба продукта были сопоставимы по качеству и цене.

Translation to English

  1. The inquisition was a dark period in history, marked by persecution and intolerance.
  2. The detective had an inkling that the suspect was lying.
  3. The bully tried to intimidate his classmates with threats and violence.
  4. The old man had a dour expression on his face, rarely smiling or laughing.
  5. The two products were comparable in quality and price.

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Etymology

inquisition: The word "inquisition" comes from the Latin word "inquisitio," meaning "an inquiry." It refers to a period of intense questioning or investigation, often in the sense of being used to describe a historical period of religious persecution or a modern-day investigation or interrogation

inkling: The word "inkling" comes from the Middle English word "ynkelyng," meaning "a hint." It refers to a vague or slight idea or suspicion, often in the sense of being used to describe a feeling or intuition that something is true or likely

intimidate: The word "intimidate" comes from the Latin word "intimidare," meaning "to make afraid." It refers to the act of frightening or threatening someone, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who uses fear or coercion to control others

dour: The word "dour" comes from the Middle English word "dure," meaning "hard." It refers to someone who is stern or unyielding, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is unsmiling or unfriendly

comparable: The word "comparable" comes from the Latin word "comparabilis," meaning "able to be compared." It refers to something that is similar or equivalent to something else, often in the sense of being used to describe a comparison or analogy


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