Learn these words: nit, debonair, brigand, digress, dichotomize (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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nit /ˈnɪt/debonair /ˌdebəˈner/brigand /ˈbrɪɡənd/digress /daɪˈɡres/dichotomize /daɪˌkɑdəˈmaɪz/

Example Sentences

  1. The mechanic found a nit in the engine.
  2. The debonair gentleman was always impeccably dressed.
  3. The brigand robbed travelers on the road.
  4. The speaker digressed from the main topic of the lecture.
  5. The researcher dichotomized the data into two categories.

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

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  • nit (insect, louse) - a foolish or insignificant person.
    =>[nitpick about details, nitpick about rules, nitpick about grammar]
    - big picture, overall view
  • debonair (charming, suave) - (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.
    =>[debonair gentleman, debonair style, debonair manner]
    - uncouth, clumsy
  • brigand (bandit, outlaw) - a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
    =>[notorious brigand, ruthless brigand, fearsome brigand]
    - law officer, peacekeeper
  • digress (deviate, wander) - leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
    =>[digress from the topic, digress into a personal anecdote, digress into a related subject]
    - stay on topic, be focused
  • dichotomize (divide, separate) - divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets.
    =>[dichotomize the world, dichotomize human nature, dichotomize opinions]
    - unify, unite

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Original Sentences

  1. The mechanic found a nit in the engine.
  2. The debonair gentleman was always impeccably dressed.
  3. The brigand robbed travelers on the road.
  4. The speaker digressed from the main topic of the lecture.
  5. The researcher dichotomized the data into two categories.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El mecánico encontró una liendre en el motor.
  2. El elegante caballero siempre estaba impecablemente vestido.
  3. Los bandidos robaron a los viajeros en el camino.
  4. El orador se desvió del tema principal de la conferencia.
  5. El investigador dicotomizó los datos en dos categorías.

Translation to French

  1. Le mécanicien a trouvé une lente dans le moteur.
  2. Le gentleman débonnaire était toujours impeccablement habillé.
  3. Le brigand volait les voyageurs sur la route.
  4. L'orateur s'est éloigné du sujet principal de la conférence.
  5. Le chercheur a divisé les données en deux catégories.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O mecânico encontrou uma falha no motor.
  2. O cavalheiro elegante estava sempre impecavelmente vestido.
  3. O bandido roubava os viajantes na estrada.
  4. O palestrante desviou-se do tema principal da palestra.
  5. O pesquisador dicotomizou os dados em duas categorias.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il meccanico trovò un difetto nel motore.
  2. Il gentiluomo elegante era sempre vestito in modo impeccabile.
  3. Il brigante derubava i viaggiatori per strada.
  4. L'oratore ha divagato dall'argomento principale della conferenza.
  5. Il ricercatore ha dicotomizzato i dati in due categorie.

Translation to German

  1. Der Mechaniker fand eine Nisse im Motor.
  2. Der elegante Herr war immer tadellos gekleidet.
  3. Der Räuber beraubte Reisende auf der Straße.
  4. Der Redner wich vom Hauptthema des Vortrags ab.
  5. Der Forscher hat die Daten in zwei Kategorien unterteilt.

Translation to Russian

  1. Механик обнаружил гниду в двигателе.
  2. Веселый джентльмен всегда был безупречно одет.
  3. Разбойник ограбил путников по дороге.
  4. Докладчик отвлекся от основной темы лекции.
  5. Исследователь разделил данные на две категории.

Translation to English

  1. The mechanic found a nit in the engine.
  2. The debonair gentleman was always impeccably dressed.
  3. The brigand robbed travelers on the road.
  4. The speaker digressed from the main topic of the lecture.
  5. The researcher dichotomized the data into two categories.

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Etymology

nit: The word "nit" comes from the Old English word "hnitu" meaning "nit, egg"

debonair: The word "debonair" comes from the Old French word "debonaire" meaning "courteous, gracious"

brigand: The word "brigand" comes from the Old French word "brigand" meaning "bandit, robber"

digress: The word "digress" comes from the Latin word "digressus" meaning "stepped away, departed"

dichotomize: The word "dichotomize" comes from the Greek word "dichotomein" meaning "to cut in two"


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