Learn these words: laud, adverse, revise, panache, putrid (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

laud /ˈlɒd/adverse /ædˈvɝːs/revise /rɪˈvaɪz/panache /pəˈnɑːʃ/putrid /ˈpjuːtrəd/

Example Sentences

  1. The critics lauded the actor's performance in the play.
  2. The adverse weather conditions made driving difficult.
  3. She had to revise her essay several times before submitting it.
  4. He had a lot of panache and always dressed in the latest fashion.
  5. The smell of the putrid garbage was overwhelming.

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  • laud (praise, extol) - praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
    =>[laud efforts, laud achievements, laud contributions]
    - criticize, denounce
  • adverse (unfavorable, negative) - preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
    =>[adverse conditions, adverse effects, adverse circumstances]
    - favorable, beneficial
  • revise (edit, amend) - reconsider and alter (something) in the light of further evidence.
    =>[revise a book, revise a plan, revise an opinion]
    - maintain, leave unchanged
  • panache (style, flair) - flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
    =>[perform with panache, speak with panache, dress with panache]
    - clumsiness, awkwardness
  • putrid (rotten, decayed) - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.
    =>[putrid smell, putrid taste, putrid substance]
    - fragrant, aromatic

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Original Sentences

  1. The critics lauded the actor's performance in the play.
  2. The adverse weather conditions made driving difficult.
  3. She had to revise her essay several times before submitting it.
  4. He had a lot of panache and always dressed in the latest fashion.
  5. The smell of the putrid garbage was overwhelming.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Los críticos alabaron la interpretación del actor en la obra.
  2. Las adversas condiciones meteorológicas dificultaron la conducción.
  3. Tuvo que revisar su ensayo varias veces antes de presentarlo.
  4. Tenía mucho garbo y siempre vestía a la última moda.
  5. El olor de la basura putrefacta era abrumador.

Translation to French

  1. Les critiques ont salué la performance de l'acteur dans la pièce.
  2. Les conditions météorologiques défavorables ont rendu la conduite difficile.
  3. Elle a dû revoir sa rédaction plusieurs fois avant de la rendre.
  4. Il avait beaucoup de panache et s'habillait toujours à la dernière mode.
  5. L'odeur des ordures putrides était accablante.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Os críticos elogiaram o desempenho do ator na peça.
  2. As condições climáticas adversas dificultaram a condução.
  3. Ela teve de revisar sua redação várias vezes antes de enviá-la.
  4. Ele tinha muita elegância e sempre se vestia de acordo com a última moda.
  5. O cheiro do lixo pútrido era insuportável.

Translation to Italian

  1. La critica ha lodato l'interpretazione dell'attore nella commedia.
  2. Le condizioni meteorologiche avverse hanno reso difficile la guida.
  3. Ha dovuto rivedere il suo saggio più volte prima di presentarlo.
  4. Aveva molto brio e si vestiva sempre all'ultima moda.
  5. L'odore della spazzatura putrida era opprimente.

Translation to German

  1. Die Kritiker lobten die Leistung des Schauspielers in dem Stück.
  2. Die widrigen Wetterbedingungen erschwerten das Fahren.
  3. Sie musste ihren Aufsatz mehrmals überarbeiten, bevor sie ihn einreichte.
  4. Er hatte viel Elan und kleidete sich immer nach der neuesten Mode.
  5. Der Geruch des verfaulten Mülls war überwältigend.

Translation to Russian

  1. Критики высоко оценили игру актера в спектакле.
  2. Неблагоприятные погодные условия затруднили движение.
  3. Ей пришлось несколько раз пересматривать свое сочинение, прежде чем сдать его.
  4. У него было много панацеи, и он всегда одевался по последней моде.
  5. Запах отбросов был просто ошеломляющим.

Translation to English

  1. The critics lauded the actor's performance in the play.
  2. The adverse weather conditions made driving difficult.
  3. She had to revise her essay several times before submitting it.
  4. He had a lot of panache and always dressed in the latest fashion.
  5. The smell of the putrid garbage was overwhelming.

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Etymology

laud: The word "laud" comes from the Latin word "laudare," meaning "to praise." It refers to the act of praising or extolling someone or something

adverse: The word "adverse" comes from the Latin word "adversus," meaning "turned against" or "hostile." It refers to something that is unfavorable or harmful

revise: The word "revise" comes from the Latin word "revisere," meaning "to look at again." It refers to the act of reviewing and making changes or corrections to something

panache: The word "panache" comes from the French word "panache," meaning "plume" or "crest." It refers to a flamboyant or stylish manner or appearance

putrid: The word "putrid" comes from the Latin word "putridus," meaning "rotten." It refers to something that is decaying or decomposing and has a foul odor


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