Learn these words: magnify, bolster, predetermine, gyroscope, philately (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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magnify /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪ/bolster /ˈboʊlstər/predetermine /ˌpridiˈtɝːmən/gyroscope /ˈdʒaɪrəskoʊp/philately /fɪˈlætəli/

Example Sentences

  1. The microscope magnified the image of the tiny organism.
  2. The new evidence helped to bolster the case against the suspect.
  3. The outcome of the game was predetermined by the referee's bias.
  4. The gyroscope helped to stabilize the airplane during turbulence.
  5. The stamp collector's hobby was philately.

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  • magnify (amplify, enlarge) - to make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope; to increase the importance or reputation of (someone or something).
    =>[magnify a problem, magnify an error, magnify importance]
    - diminish, minimize
  • bolster (support, strengthen) - to support or strengthen; to prop up.
    =>[bolster morale, bolster confidence, bolster support]
    - weaken, undermine
  • predetermine (predestine, decide) - to decide or determine (an outcome or course of action) beforehand.
    =>[predetermine the outcome, predetermine the future, predetermine events]
    - leave to chance, let fate decide
  • gyroscope (stabilizer, balancer) - a device consisting of a spinning wheel or disc mounted so that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions and thereby maintain its orientation regardless of any movement of the base.
    =>[gyroscope in a navigation system, gyroscope in a toy, gyroscope in a balance wheel]
    - stationary object, non-spinning object
  • philately (stamp collecting, stamp study) - the collection and study of postage stamps.
    =>[philately collection, philately stamp, philately exhibition]
    - non-philately, stamp collecting

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Original Sentences

  1. The microscope magnified the image of the tiny organism.
  2. The new evidence helped to bolster the case against the suspect.
  3. The outcome of the game was predetermined by the referee's bias.
  4. The gyroscope helped to stabilize the airplane during turbulence.
  5. The stamp collector's hobby was philately.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El microscopio amplió la imagen del diminuto organismo.
  2. La nueva evidencia ayudó a reforzar el caso contra el sospechoso.
  3. El resultado del juego estuvo predeterminado por la parcialidad del árbitro.
  4. El giroscopio ayudó a estabilizar el avión durante las turbulencias.
  5. La afición del coleccionista de sellos era la filatelia.

Translation to French

  1. Le microscope a agrandi l’image du petit organisme.
  2. Les nouvelles preuves ont contribué à renforcer les accusations contre le suspect.
  3. L'issue du match était prédéterminée par la partialité de l'arbitre.
  4. Le gyroscope aidait à stabiliser l'avion lors des turbulences.
  5. Le passe-temps du collectionneur de timbres était la philatélie.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O microscópio ampliou a imagem do minúsculo organismo.
  2. As novas evidências ajudaram a reforçar o caso contra o suspeito.
  3. O resultado do jogo foi predeterminado pela parcialidade do árbitro.
  4. O giroscópio ajudou a estabilizar o avião durante a turbulência.
  5. O hobby do colecionador de selos era a filatelia.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il microscopio ingrandì l'immagine del piccolo organismo.
  2. Le nuove prove hanno contribuito a rafforzare il caso contro il sospettato.
  3. Il risultato della partita è stato predeterminato dalla parzialità dell'arbitro.
  4. Il giroscopio aiutava a stabilizzare l'aereo durante le turbolenze.
  5. L'hobby del collezionista di francobolli era la filatelia.

Translation to German

  1. Das Mikroskop vergrößerte das Bild des winzigen Organismus.
  2. Die neuen Beweise trugen dazu bei, den Fall gegen den Verdächtigen zu untermauern.
  3. Der Ausgang des Spiels wurde durch die Voreingenommenheit des Schiedsrichters vorherbestimmt.
  4. Das Gyroskop half dabei, das Flugzeug während Turbulenzen zu stabilisieren.
  5. Das Hobby des Briefmarkensammlers war die Philatelie.

Translation to Russian

  1. Микроскоп увеличил изображение крошечного организма.
  2. Новые доказательства помогли укрепить дело против подозреваемого.
  3. Исход игры был предопределен предвзятостью арбитра.
  4. Гироскоп помогал стабилизировать самолет во время турбулентности.
  5. Хобби коллекционера марок была филателия.

Translation to English

  1. The microscope magnified the image of the tiny organism.
  2. The new evidence helped to bolster the case against the suspect.
  3. The outcome of the game was predetermined by the referee's bias.
  4. The gyroscope helped to stabilize the airplane during turbulence.
  5. The stamp collector's hobby was philately.

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Etymology

magnify: The word "magnify" comes from the Latin word "magnificare," meaning "to make great." It refers to the act of enlarging or amplifying something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of exaggeration or emphasis

bolster: The word "bolster" comes from the Old English word "bolster," meaning "a cushion or pillow." It refers to a support or reinforcement, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of strengthening or fortification

predetermine: The word "predetermine" comes from the Latin word "praedeterminare," meaning "to determine beforehand." It refers to the act of deciding or settling something in advance, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of predestination or preordination

gyroscope: The word "gyroscope" comes from the Greek words "gyros," meaning "circle," and "skopein," meaning "to look at." It refers to a device that maintains orientation and stability, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of stabilization or guidance

philately: The word "philately" comes from the Greek words "philos," meaning "loving," and "ateleia," meaning "exemption from tax." It refers to the collection and study of postage stamps, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of philatelic research or analysis


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