Learn these words: leniency, slipshod, ferocity, bafflement, devise (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

leniency /ˈliːnjənsi/slipshod /sˈlɪpˌʃɑːd/ferocity /fəˈrɑːsəti/bafflement /ˈbæflmənt/devise /dɪˈvaɪz/

Example Sentences

  1. The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
  2. The slipshod work of the contractor caused the building to collapse.
  3. The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage.
  4. The bafflement of the students was evident when they saw the difficult exam.
  5. The engineer was able to devise a new system to improve efficiency.

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  • leniency (mercy, clemency) - the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.
    =>[leniency in sentencing, leniency in judgment, leniency in grading]
    - harshness, severity
  • slipshod (careless, sloppy) - characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.
    =>[slipshod work, slipshod appearance, slipshod thinking]
    - meticulous, careful
  • ferocity (savagery, brutality) - the state or quality of being ferocious; savagery.
    =>[ferocity of a lion, ferocity of a storm, ferocity of a battle]
    - gentleness, mildness
  • bafflement (confusion, bewilderment) - the state of being completely confused or puzzled.
    =>[baffle the experts, baffle the police, baffle the public]
    - clarify, explain
  • devise (invent, create) - to plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
    =>[devise a plan, devise a strategy, devise a solution]
    - abandon, give up

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Original Sentences

  1. The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
  2. The slipshod work of the contractor caused the building to collapse.
  3. The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage.
  4. The bafflement of the students was evident when they saw the difficult exam.
  5. The engineer was able to devise a new system to improve efficiency.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El juez se mostró indulgente con el delincuente primerizo.
  2. Las chapuzas del contratista provocaron el derrumbe del edificio.
  3. La ferocidad de la tormenta causó daños generalizados.
  4. El desconcierto de los alumnos fue evidente cuando vieron el difícil examen.
  5. El ingeniero logró idear un nuevo sistema para mejorar la eficacia.

Translation to French

  1. Le juge a fait preuve d'indulgence à l'égard du primo-délinquant.
  2. Le travail bâclé de l'entrepreneur a provoqué l'effondrement du bâtiment.
  3. La férocité de la tempête a causé des dégâts considérables.
  4. La perplexité des étudiants était évidente lorsqu'ils ont vu l'examen difficile.
  5. L'ingénieur a pu concevoir un nouveau système pour améliorer l'efficacité.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O juiz foi indulgente com o infrator de primeira viagem.
  2. O trabalho descuidado da empreiteira causou o desabamento do prédio.
  3. A ferocidade da tempestade causou danos generalizados.
  4. A perplexidade dos alunos ficou evidente quando eles viram o difícil exame.
  5. O engenheiro conseguiu criar um novo sistema para aumentar a eficiência.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il giudice ha mostrato clemenza nei confronti di chi ha commesso il primo reato.
  2. Il lavoro approssimativo dell'appaltatore ha causato il crollo dell'edificio.
  3. La ferocia della tempesta ha causato danni diffusi.
  4. Lo sconcerto degli studenti è stato evidente quando hanno visto il difficile esame.
  5. L'ingegnere è riuscito a ideare un nuovo sistema per migliorare l'efficienza.

Translation to German

  1. Der Richter zeigte Nachsicht mit dem Ersttäter.
  2. Die schlampige Arbeit des Bauunternehmers führte zum Einsturz des Gebäudes.
  3. Die Heftigkeit des Sturms verursachte große Schäden.
  4. Die Verblüffung der Studenten war offensichtlich, als sie die schwierige Prüfung sahen.
  5. Der Ingenieur war in der Lage, ein neues System zur Verbesserung der Effizienz zu entwickeln.

Translation to Russian

  1. Судья проявил снисхождение к правонарушителю, совершившему преступление впервые.
  2. Небрежная работа подрядчика привела к обрушению здания.
  3. Сильный ураган вызвал масштабные разрушения.
  4. Обескураженность студентов была очевидна, когда они увидели сложный экзамен.
  5. Инженер смог разработать новую систему для повышения эффективности работы.

Translation to English

  1. The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
  2. The slipshod work of the contractor caused the building to collapse.
  3. The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage.
  4. The bafflement of the students was evident when they saw the difficult exam.
  5. The engineer was able to devise a new system to improve efficiency.

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Etymology

leniency: The word "leniency" comes from the Latin word "lenis," meaning "gentle" or "mild." It refers to the act of being lenient or forgiving, often in the sense of showing mercy or compassion

slipshod: The word "slipshod" comes from the Middle English word "slipshode," meaning "wearing loose shoes." It refers to something that is careless or sloppy, often in the sense of being done hastily or without attention to detail

ferocity: The word "ferocity" comes from the Latin word "ferox," meaning "fierce" or "savage." It refers to the state of being fierce or aggressive, often in the sense of being violent or dangerous

bafflement: The word "bafflement" comes from the verb "baffle," meaning "to confuse or perplex." It refers to the state of being confused or perplexed, often in the sense of being unable to understand or explain something

devise: The word "devise" comes from the Old French word "deviser," meaning "to divide or distribute." It refers to the act of inventing or creating something, often in the sense of designing or planning


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