Learn these words: malevolent, expendable, antiquity, ogre, consolidate (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

malevolent /məˈlevələnt/expendable /ɪkˈspendəbl̩/antiquity /ænˈtɪkwəti/ogre /ˈoʊɡər/consolidate /kənˈsɑːləˌdet/

Example Sentences

  1. The malevolent intentions of the villain were revealed in the end.
  2. The expendable resources were used first in the project.
  3. The artifacts from antiquity were on display at the museum.
  4. The ogre in the fairy tale was feared by all.
  5. The company was able to consolidate its position in the market.

Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms

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  • malevolent (malicious, evil) - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
    =>[malevolent spirit, malevolent force, malevolent person]
    - benevolent, kind
  • expendable (disposable, replaceable) - of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned.
    =>[expendable resource, expendable soldier, expendable asset]
    - essential, indispensable
  • antiquity (ancientness, oldness) - the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
    =>[ancient antiquity, classical antiquity, medieval antiquity]
    - modernity, newness
  • ogre (monster, beast) - a man-eating giant in folklore.
    =>[monstrous ogre, fearsome ogre, fairy tale ogre]
    - beautiful creature, fair maiden
  • consolidate (unify, integrate) - to combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.
    =>[consolidate power, consolidate gains, consolidate position]
    - disperse, scatter

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Original Sentences

  1. The malevolent intentions of the villain were revealed in the end.
  2. The expendable resources were used first in the project.
  3. The artifacts from antiquity were on display at the museum.
  4. The ogre in the fairy tale was feared by all.
  5. The company was able to consolidate its position in the market.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Las malévolas intenciones del villano se revelaron al final.
  2. Los recursos prescindibles se utilizaron en primer lugar en el proyecto.
  3. Los artefactos de la antigüedad se expusieron en el museo.
  4. El ogro del cuento era temido por todos.
  5. La empresa consiguió consolidar su posición en el mercado.

Translation to French

  1. Les intentions malveillantes du méchant ont été révélées à la fin.
  2. Les ressources consommables ont été utilisées en premier dans le projet.
  3. Les artefacts de l'antiquité étaient exposés au musée.
  4. L'ogre du conte de fées était craint de tous.
  5. L'entreprise a pu consolider sa position sur le marché.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. As intenções malévolas do vilão foram reveladas no final.
  2. Os recursos dispensáveis foram os primeiros a ser utilizados no projeto.
  3. Os artefactos da antiguidade estavam expostos no museu.
  4. O ogre do conto de fadas era temido por todos.
  5. A empresa conseguiu consolidar a sua posição no mercado.

Translation to Italian

  1. Alla fine le cattive intenzioni del cattivo furono rivelate.
  2. Le risorse spendibili sono state utilizzate per prime nel progetto.
  3. I manufatti dell'antichità erano esposti al museo.
  4. L'orco della fiaba era temuto da tutti.
  5. L'azienda è riuscita a consolidare la propria posizione sul mercato.

Translation to German

  1. Am Ende wurden die böswilligen Absichten des Bösewichts enthüllt.
  2. Im Projekt wurden zunächst die entbehrlichen Ressourcen eingesetzt.
  3. Die Artefakte aus der Antike waren im Museum ausgestellt.
  4. Der Menschenfresser im Märchen wurde von allen gefürchtet.
  5. Das Unternehmen konnte seine Position am Markt festigen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Злые намерения злодея в конце концов раскрылись.
  2. Расходные ресурсы были использованы в проекте в первую очередь.
  3. В музее экспонировались артефакты античности.
  4. Людоеда в сказке боялись все.
  5. Компания смогла укрепить свои позиции на рынке.

Translation to English

  1. The malevolent intentions of the villain were revealed in the end.
  2. The expendable resources were used first in the project.
  3. The artifacts from antiquity were on display at the museum.
  4. The ogre in the fairy tale was feared by all.
  5. The company was able to consolidate its position in the market.

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Etymology

malevolent: The word "malevolent" comes from the Latin word "malevolus," meaning "ill-wishing" or "malicious." It refers to someone or something that is hostile or harmful, often in the sense of being intentionally or deliberately harmful

expendable: The word "expendable" comes from the Latin word "expendere," meaning "to weigh out" or "to spend." It refers to something that is considered disposable or replaceable, often in the sense of being used up or consumed

antiquity: The word "antiquity" comes from the Latin word "antiquitas," meaning "ancient times." It refers to something that is ancient or old, often in the sense of being related to a particular historical period or culture

ogre: The word "ogre" comes from the French word "ogresse," meaning "female giant." It refers to a mythical creature that is typically depicted as a large and ugly humanoid, often in the sense of being cruel or monstrous

consolidate: The word "consolidate" comes from the Latin word "consolidare," meaning "to make firm or solid." It refers to the act of combining or merging something into a single entity, often in the sense of strengthening or stabilizing it


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