Learn these words: insufficiency, demographic, amorphous, melodramatic, penalty (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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insufficiency /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnsi/demographic /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/amorphous /əˈmɔːrfəs/melodramatic /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk/penalty /ˈpenəlti/

Example Sentences

  1. The insufficiency of the water supply caused a drought.
  2. The demographic of the neighborhood was changing, with more young families moving in.
  3. The concept was amorphous and difficult to define.
  4. The movie was criticized for its melodramatic plot.
  5. The penalty for breaking the law was a fine or imprisonment.

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  • insufficiency (inadequacy, deficiency) - the state of being inadequate or insufficient.
    =>[insufficiency of evidence, insufficiency of funds, insufficiency of attention]
    - abundance, surplus
  • demographic (population, statistics) - relating to the structure of populations.
    =>[demographic changes, demographic trends, demographic data]
    - homogenous, uniform
  • amorphous (shapeless, formless) - without a clearly defined shape or form.
    =>[amorphous blob, amorphous shape, amorphous mass]
    - shapely, well-defined
  • melodramatic (exaggerated, theatrical) - exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized.
    =>[melodramatic performance, melodramatic scene, melodramatic writing]
    - understated, subtle
  • penalty (punishment, fine) - a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
    =>[penalty for a crime, penalty for a violation, penalty for a mistake]
    - reward, compensation

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Original Sentences

  1. The insufficiency of the water supply caused a drought.
  2. The demographic of the neighborhood was changing, with more young families moving in.
  3. The concept was amorphous and difficult to define.
  4. The movie was criticized for its melodramatic plot.
  5. The penalty for breaking the law was a fine or imprisonment.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La insuficiencia del suministro de agua provocó una sequía.
  2. La demografía del barrio estaba cambiando, con la llegada de más familias jóvenes.
  3. El concepto era amorfo y difícil de definir.
  4. La película fue criticada por su trama melodramática.
  5. La pena por infringir la ley era una multa o la cárcel.

Translation to French

  1. L'insuffisance de l'approvisionnement en eau a provoqué une sécheresse.
  2. La démographie du quartier était en train de changer, avec l'arrivée de plus en plus de jeunes familles.
  3. Le concept était amorphe et difficile à définir.
  4. Le film a été critiqué pour son intrigue mélodramatique.
  5. La peine encourue en cas d'infraction à la loi est une amende ou une peine d'emprisonnement.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A insuficiência do abastecimento de água causou uma seca.
  2. O perfil demográfico do bairro estava mudando, com mais famílias jovens se mudando para lá.
  3. O conceito era amorfo e difícil de definir.
  4. O filme foi criticado por seu enredo melodramático.
  5. A penalidade por violar a lei era uma multa ou prisão.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'insufficienza delle riserve d'acqua ha causato una siccità.
  2. La demografia del quartiere stava cambiando, con un numero crescente di giovani famiglie che si trasferivano qui.
  3. Il concetto era amorfo e difficile da definire.
  4. Il film è stato criticato per la sua trama melodrammatica.
  5. La pena per la violazione della legge era una multa o la reclusione.

Translation to German

  1. Die unzureichende Wasserversorgung führte zu einer Dürre.
  2. Die Bevölkerungsstruktur des Viertels veränderte sich, und immer mehr junge Familien zogen zu.
  3. Das Konzept war amorph und schwer zu definieren.
  4. Der Film wurde für seine melodramatische Handlung kritisiert.
  5. Die Strafe für einen Verstoß gegen das Gesetz war eine Geld- oder Gefängnisstrafe.

Translation to Russian

  1. Недостаток воды привел к засухе.
  2. Демографическая ситуация в районе менялась, все больше молодых семей переезжало в новый дом.
  3. Понятие было аморфным и трудноопределимым.
  4. Фильм критиковали за мелодраматический сюжет.
  5. Наказанием за нарушение закона является штраф или тюремное заключение.

Translation to English

  1. The insufficiency of the water supply caused a drought.
  2. The demographic of the neighborhood was changing, with more young families moving in.
  3. The concept was amorphous and difficult to define.
  4. The movie was criticized for its melodramatic plot.
  5. The penalty for breaking the law was a fine or imprisonment.

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Etymology

insufficiency: The word "insufficiency" comes from the Latin word "insufficientia," meaning "inadequacy." It refers to a lack or deficiency of something, often in the sense of not being enough to meet a particular need or standard

demographic: The word "demographic" comes from the Greek words "demos," meaning "people," and "graphy," meaning "writing." It refers to the characteristics of a particular group of people, often in terms of age, gender, income, or other factors

amorphous: The word "amorphous" comes from the Greek words "a," meaning "not," and "morph," meaning "form." It refers to something that lacks a definite shape or structure, often in the sense of being shapeless or formless

melodramatic: The word "melodramatic" comes from the Greek words "melos," meaning "song," and "drama," meaning "action." It refers to something that is overly emotional or exaggerated, often in the sense of being like a theatrical melodrama

penalty: The word "penalty" comes from the Latin word "poena," meaning "punishment." It refers to a punishment or consequence for breaking a rule or law, often in the form of a fine, imprisonment, or other penalty


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