Learn these words: motif, receptivity, uncanny, congress, volition (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

motif /moʊˈtiːf/receptivity /ˈriːˌsepˈtɪvəti/uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/congress /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/volition /voˈlɪʃn̩/

Example Sentences

1. The floral motif was repeated throughout the fabric.
2. The child's receptivity to new ideas was impressive.
3. The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
4. The congress passed a new law to protect the environment.
5. The decision was made of his own volition.

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motif (theme, pattern) - a decorative design or pattern.
=>[recurring motif in a piece of music, recurring motif in a painting, recurring motif in a literature]
- abstract idea, overarching theme
motif (theme, pattern) - a decorative design or pattern.
=>[recurring motif in a piece of music, recurring motif in a painting, recurring motif in a literature]
- abstract idea, overarching theme


receptivity (openness, responsiveness) - the quality or state of being receptive; openness to new ideas or experiences.
=>[receptivity to new ideas, receptivity to criticism, receptivity to feedback]
- resistance, hostility
receptivity (openness, responsiveness) - the quality or state of being receptive; openness to new ideas or experiences.
=>[receptivity to new ideas, receptivity to criticism, receptivity to feedback]
- resistance, hostility


uncanny (eerie, mysterious) - strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
=>[uncanny resemblance, uncanny ability, uncanny coincidence]
- ordinary, common
uncanny (eerie, mysterious) - strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
=>[uncanny resemblance, uncanny ability, uncanny coincidence]
- ordinary, common


congress (assembly, convention) - a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union.
=>[congress of scientists, congress of nations, congress of religious leaders]
- separation, division
congress (assembly, convention) - a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union.
=>[congress of scientists, congress of nations, congress of religious leaders]
- separation, division


volition (will, choice) - the faculty or power of using one's will.
=>[act of volition, exercise of volition, freedom of volition]
- compulsion, coercion
volition (will, choice) - the faculty or power of using one's will.
=>[act of volition, exercise of volition, freedom of volition]
- compulsion, coercion

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Original Sentences

1. The floral motif was repeated throughout the fabric.
2. The child's receptivity to new ideas was impressive.
3. The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
4. The congress passed a new law to protect the environment.
5. The decision was made of his own volition.

Translation to Spanish

1. El motivo floral se repitió en todo el tejido.
2. La receptividad del niño a nuevas ideas fue impresionante.
3. El parecido entre los dos desconocidos era asombroso.
4. El congreso aprobó una nueva ley para proteger el medio ambiente.
5. La decisión fue tomada por su propia voluntad.

Translation to French

1. Le motif floral était répété sur tout le tissu.
2. La réceptivité de l'enfant aux nouvelles idées était impressionnante.
3. La ressemblance entre les deux inconnus était troublante.
4. Le congrès a adopté une nouvelle loi pour protéger l'environnement.
5. La décision a été prise de sa propre volonté.

Translation to Portuguese

1. O motivo floral foi repetido em todo o tecido.
2. A receptividade da criança a novas ideias era impressionante.
3. A semelhança entre os dois estranhos era estranha.
4. O congresso aprovou uma nova lei para proteger o meio ambiente.
5. A decisão foi tomada por sua própria vontade.

Translation to Italian

1. Il motivo floreale si ripeteva in tutto il tessuto.
2. La ricettività del bambino alle nuove idee era impressionante.
3. La somiglianza tra i due sconosciuti era sorprendente.
4. Il Congresso approvò una nuova legge per proteggere l'ambiente.
5. La decisione è stata presa di sua spontanea volontà.

Translation to German

1. Das Blumenmotiv wiederholte sich im gesamten Stoff.
2. Die Aufgeschlossenheit des Kindes gegenüber neuen Ideen war beeindruckend.
3. Die Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Fremden war unheimlich.
4. Der Kongress verabschiedete ein neues Gesetz zum Schutz der Umwelt.
5. Die Entscheidung fiel aus eigenem Antrieb.

Translation to Russian

1. Цветочный мотив повторялся по всей ткани.
2. Восприимчивость ребенка к новым идеям была впечатляющей.
3. Сходство между двумя незнакомцами было поразительным.
4. Конгресс принял новый закон о защите окружающей среды.
5. Решение было принято по его собственному желанию.

Translation to English

1. The floral motif was repeated throughout the fabric.
2. The child's receptivity to new ideas was impressive.
3. The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
4. The congress passed a new law to protect the environment.
5. The decision was made of his own volition.

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Etymology

motif: From French "motif" meaning "theme, subject"

receptivity: From Latin "receptivus" meaning "receiving"

uncanny: From Middle English "uncouth" meaning "unknown, strange"

congress: From Latin "congressus" meaning "a meeting"

volition: From Latin "voluntas" meaning "will, choice"

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