Learn these words: megalomania, purposeful, incitement, platitude, husbandry (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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megalomania /ˌmeɡəloˈmeɪniə/purposeful /ˈpɝːpəsfəl/incitement /ˌɪnˈsaɪtmənt/platitude /ˈplætəˌtuːd/husbandry /ˈhʌzbəndri/

Example Sentences

  1. The dictator's megalomania led to the oppression of his people.
  2. The athlete's purposeful training regimen helped her win the race.
  3. The politician's speech was seen as an incitement to violence.
  4. The motivational speaker's speech was full of platitudes.
  5. The farmer practiced sustainable husbandry to protect the environment.

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  • megalomania (delusions of grandeur, narcissism) - an obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others.
    =>[megalomania of a dictator, megalomania of a celebrity, megalomania of a CEO]
    - humility, modesty
  • purposeful (determined, resolute) - having or showing determination or resolve; having a clear aim or intention.
    =>[purposeful action, purposeful movement, purposeful behavior]
    - purposeless, aimless
  • incitement (provocation, encouragement) - the action of provoking unlawful behavior or urging someone to behave unlawfully.
    =>[incitement to violence, incitement to hatred, incitement to rebellion]
    - discouragement, dissuasion
  • platitude (cliché, truism) - a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
    =>[platitude about love, platitude about success, platitude about life]
    - original thought, insightful idea
  • husbandry (farming, agriculture) - the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
    =>[animal husbandry, plant husbandry, land husbandry]
    - negligence, carelessness

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Original Sentences

  1. The dictator's megalomania led to the oppression of his people.
  2. The athlete's purposeful training regimen helped her win the race.
  3. The politician's speech was seen as an incitement to violence.
  4. The motivational speaker's speech was full of platitudes.
  5. The farmer practiced sustainable husbandry to protect the environment.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La megalomanía del dictador condujo a la opresión de su pueblo.
  2. El régimen de entrenamiento decidido de la atleta la ayudó a ganar la carrera.
  3. El discurso del político fue visto como una incitación a la violencia.
  4. El discurso del orador motivacional estuvo lleno de tópicos.
  5. El agricultor practicó una agricultura sostenible para proteger el medio ambiente.

Translation to French

  1. La mégalomanie du dictateur a conduit à l’oppression de son peuple.
  2. Le programme d'entraînement ciblé de l'athlète l'a aidée à remporter la course.
  3. Le discours du politicien a été perçu comme une incitation à la violence.
  4. Le discours du conférencier motivateur était plein de platitudes.
  5. L'agriculteur pratiquait un élevage durable pour protéger l'environnement.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A megalomania do ditador levou à opressão de seu povo.
  2. O regime de treinamento intencional da atleta a ajudou a vencer a corrida.
  3. O discurso do político foi visto como uma incitação à violência.
  4. O discurso do palestrante motivacional estava repleto de chavões.
  5. O fazendeiro praticou a criação sustentável para proteger o meio ambiente.

Translation to Italian

  1. La megalomania del dittatore ha portato all'oppressione del suo popolo.
  2. L'allenamento mirato dell'atleta l'ha aiutata a vincere la gara.
  3. Il discorso del politico è stato visto come un incitamento alla violenza.
  4. Il discorso dell'oratore motivazionale era pieno di luoghi comuni.
  5. L'agricoltore ha praticato un allevamento sostenibile per proteggere l'ambiente.

Translation to German

  1. Der Größenwahn des Diktators führte zur Unterdrückung seines Volkes.
  2. Das gezielte Trainingsprogramm der Sportlerin verhalf ihr zum Sieg im Rennen.
  3. Die Rede des Politikers wurde als Aufruf zur Gewalt gewertet.
  4. Die Rede des Motivationsredners war voller Plattitüden.
  5. Der Landwirt betrieb eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft, um die Umwelt zu schonen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Мания величия диктатора привела к угнетению его народа.
  2. Целенаправленный режим тренировок спортсменки помог ей выиграть гонку.
  3. Выступление политика было расценено как призыв к насилию.
  4. Речь мотивационного спикера была полна банальностей.
  5. Фермер практиковал устойчивое земледелие, чтобы защитить окружающую среду.

Translation to English

  1. The dictator's megalomania led to the oppression of his people.
  2. The athlete's purposeful training regimen helped her win the race.
  3. The politician's speech was seen as an incitement to violence.
  4. The motivational speaker's speech was full of platitudes.
  5. The farmer practiced sustainable husbandry to protect the environment.

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Etymology

megalomania: The word "megalomania" comes from the Greek words "megalo," meaning "great," and "mania," meaning "madness." It refers to a delusional or exaggerated sense of self-importance, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of narcissism or egotism.

purposeful: The word "purposeful" comes from the Old English word "purpos," meaning "intention." It refers to something that is done with a clear or definite aim, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of determination or resolve.

incitement: The word "incitement" comes from the Latin word "incitare," meaning "to stir up." It refers to the act of provoking or encouraging something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of instigation or stimulation.

platitude: The word "platitude" comes from the French word "plat," meaning "flat." It refers to a trite or clichéd statement, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of banality or insipidity.

husbandry: The word "husbandry" comes from the Old English word "husbonda," meaning "a householder." It refers to the management or cultivation of resources, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of agriculture or animal husbandry.


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