Learn these words: levity, finale, vow, epitaph, gratuitous (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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levity /ˈlevəti/finale /fəˈnæli/vow /ˈvaʊ/epitaph /ˈepəˌtæf/gratuitous /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The comedian's levity provided a much-needed break from the serious news.
  2. The finale of the concert was a rousing success.
  3. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony.
  4. The epitaph on the tombstone read "Beloved mother and wife."
  5. The violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary.

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  • levity (humor, lightheartedness) - humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
    =>[inappropriate levity, levity of tone, levity of mood]
    - seriousness, solemnity
  • finale (conclusion, ending) - the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
    =>[grand finale, rousing finale, disappointing finale]
    - opening, beginning
  • vow (promise, pledge) - a solemn promise.
    =>[sacred vow, solemn vow, wedding vow]
    - deny, break
  • epitaph (inscription, engraving) - a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
    =>[poignant epitaph, humorous epitaph, ironic epitaph]
    - eulogy, praise
  • gratuitous (unnecessary, unwarranted) - uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
    =>[gratuitous violence, gratuitous nudity, gratuitous insult]
    - necessary, essential

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Original Sentences

  1. The comedian's levity provided a much-needed break from the serious news.
  2. The finale of the concert was a rousing success.
  3. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony.
  4. The epitaph on the tombstone read "Beloved mother and wife."
  5. The violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La ligereza del comediante proporcionó un muy necesario descanso de las noticias serias.
  2. El final del concierto fue un gran éxito.
  3. La pareja intercambió votos en una hermosa ceremonia.
  4. El epitafio de la lápida decía "Amada madre y esposa".
  5. La violencia en la película fue gratuita e innecesaria.

Translation to French

  1. La légèreté du comédien a fourni une pause bien méritée par rapport aux nouvelles sérieuses.
  2. La finale du concert a été un franc succès.
  3. Le couple a échangé ses vœux lors d'une belle cérémonie.
  4. L'épitaphe sur la pierre tombale disait "Mère et épouse bien-aimées".
  5. La violence dans le film était gratuite et inutile.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A leveza do comediante proporcionou uma pausa muito necessária nas notícias sérias.
  2. O final do concerto foi um sucesso estrondoso.
  3. O casal trocou votos em uma bela cerimônia.
  4. O epitáfio na lápide dizia: "Amada mãe e esposa".
  5. A violência no filme foi gratuita e desnecessária.

Translation to Italian

  1. La leggerezza del comico ha fornito una pausa necessaria dalle notizie serie.
  2. Il finale del concerto è stato un grande successo.
  3. La coppia si è scambiata i voti in una bellissima cerimonia.
  4. L'epitaffio sulla lapide recitava "Amata madre e moglie".
  5. La violenza del film era gratuita e non necessaria.

Translation to German

  1. Die Leichtigkeit des Komikers sorgte für eine dringend benötigte Pause von den ernsten Nachrichten.
  2. Das Finale des Konzerts war ein voller Erfolg.
  3. Das Paar tauschte in einer wunderschönen Zeremonie seine Gelübde.
  4. Das Epitaph auf dem Grabstein lautete „Geliebte Mutter und Frau“.
  5. Die Gewalt im Film war unbegründet und unnötig.

Translation to Russian

  1. Легкомыслие комика позволило ему отвлечься от серьезных новостей.
  2. Финал концерта имел оглушительный успех.
  3. Пара обменялась клятвами на красивой церемонии.
  4. Эпитафия на надгробии гласила: «Любимые мать и жена».
  5. Насилие в фильме было беспричинным и ненужным.

Translation to English

  1. The comedian's levity provided a much-needed break from the serious news.
  2. The finale of the concert was a rousing success.
  3. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony.
  4. The epitaph on the tombstone read "Beloved mother and wife."
  5. The violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary.

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Etymology

levity: The word "levity" comes from the Latin word "levitas" meaning "lightness"

finale: The word "finale" comes from the Italian word "finale" meaning "final, last"

vow: The word "vow" comes from the Old English word "fōwian" meaning "to vow, pledge"

epitaph: The word "epitaph" comes from the Greek word "epitaphios" meaning "funeral oration"

gratuitous: The word "gratuitous" comes from the Latin word "gratuitus" meaning "given freely, spontaneous"


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