Learn these words: mutation, commodity, slander, varnished, revelry (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

mutation /mjuːˈteɪʃn̩/commodity /kəˈmɑːdəti/slander /sˈlændər/varnished /ˈvɑːrnɪʃt/revelry /ˈrevəlri/

Example Sentences

  1. The mutation in the gene caused the disease.
  2. Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
  3. The politician was accused of spreading slander about his opponent.
  4. The table was varnished to protect the wood from damage.
  5. The town was filled with revelry during the festival.

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  • mutation (change, alteration) - the action or process of mutating; a change or alteration.
    =>[genetic mutation, viral mutation, bacterial mutation]
    - stability, constancy
  • commodity (product, good) - a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
    =>[coffee as a commodity, gold as a commodity, oil as a commodity]
    - specialty, luxury
  • slander (defamation, libel) - the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
    =>[slanderous statement, slanderous campaign, slanderous rumor]
    - praise, commendation
  • varnished (polished, glossy) - covered or concealed with a glossy or attractive surface or appearance.
    =>[varnished truth, varnished image, varnished history]
    - stripped bare, exposed
  • revelry (celebration, festivity) - lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
    =>[revelry in the streets, revelry at a party, revelry in the aftermath of a victory]
    - sobriety, calmness

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Original Sentences

  1. The mutation in the gene caused the disease.
  2. Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
  3. The politician was accused of spreading slander about his opponent.
  4. The table was varnished to protect the wood from damage.
  5. The town was filled with revelry during the festival.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La mutación en el gen causó la enfermedad.
  2. El petróleo es un bien valioso en el mercado global.
  3. El político fue acusado de difamar a su oponente.
  4. La mesa fue barnizada para proteger la madera de daños.
  5. El pueblo se llenó de juerga durante la fiesta.

Translation to French

  1. La mutation du gène a provoqué la maladie.
  2. Le pétrole est une denrée précieuse sur le marché mondial.
  3. L'homme politique a été accusé d'avoir calomnié son adversaire.
  4. La table a été vernie pour protéger le bois des dommages.
  5. La ville était remplie de festivités pendant le festival.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A mutação no gene causou a doença.
  2. O petróleo é uma mercadoria valiosa no mercado global.
  3. O político foi acusado de espalhar calúnias sobre o adversário.
  4. A mesa foi envernizada para proteger a madeira de danos.
  5. A cidade se encheu de folia durante o festival.

Translation to Italian

  1. La mutazione nel gene ha causato la malattia.
  2. Il petrolio è un bene prezioso nel mercato globale.
  3. Il politico è stato accusato di aver diffuso calunnie sul suo avversario.
  4. Il tavolo è stato verniciato per proteggere il legno da eventuali danni.
  5. Durante la festa la città si riempiva di baldoria.

Translation to German

  1. Die Mutation im Gen verursachte die Krankheit.
  2. Öl ist ein wertvolles Gut auf dem Weltmarkt.
  3. Dem Politiker wurde vorgeworfen, seinen Gegner verleumdet zu haben.
  4. Der Tisch wurde lackiert, um das Holz vor Beschädigungen zu schützen.
  5. Während des Festivals war die Stadt voller Ausgelassenheit.

Translation to Russian

  1. Мутация гена вызвала заболевание.
  2. Нефть является ценным товаром на мировом рынке.
  3. Политика обвинили в распространении клеветы на своего оппонента.
  4. Стол был покрыт лаком, чтобы защитить дерево от повреждений.
  5. Во время фестиваля в городе царило веселье.

Translation to English

  1. The mutation in the gene caused the disease.
  2. Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
  3. The politician was accused of spreading slander about his opponent.
  4. The table was varnished to protect the wood from damage.
  5. The town was filled with revelry during the festival.

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Etymology

mutation: The word "mutation" comes from the Latin word "mutare," meaning "to change." It refers to a change or alteration in the genetic material of an organism, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of evolution or adaptation

commodity: The word "commodity" comes from the Latin word "commodus," meaning "convenient." It refers to a raw material or product that is bought and sold, often in the sense of being used to describe a good or service that is traded on the market

slander: The word "slander" comes from the Old French word "esclandre," meaning "scandal." It refers to a false or malicious statement that is intended to harm someone's reputation, often in the sense of being used to describe a defamatory or libelous remark

varnished: The word "varnished" comes from the Old French word "vernissier," meaning "to varnish." It refers to something that is coated or covered with a glossy or shiny finish, often in the sense of being used to describe a surface or object that has been treated with varnish or lacquer

revelry: The word "revelry" comes from the Middle English word "revelen," meaning "to carouse." It refers to a lively or festive celebration, often in the sense of being used to describe a party or gathering that involves drinking, dancing, and merrymaking


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