Learn these words: novelty, compromise, repellent, grief, torque (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

novelty /ˈnɑːvəlti/compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/repellent /rəˈpelənt/grief /ˈɡriːf/torque /ˈtɔːrk/

Example Sentences

  1. The new gadget was a novelty that everyone wanted to try.
  2. The two sides reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
  3. The insect repellent kept the mosquitoes away.
  4. The family was still grieving the loss of their loved one.
  5. The torque of the engine was impressive.

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  • novelty (innovation, originality) - the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
    =>[novelty shop, novelty item, novelty act]
    - familiarity, commonality
  • compromise (settlement, agreement) - an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
    =>[compromise on a solution, compromise on a principle, compromise on a goal]
    - stick to principles, refuse to budge
  • repellent (repulsive, disgusting) - able to repel a particular thing; causing disgust or distaste.
    =>[repellent odor, repellent insect spray, repellent personality]
    - attractive, appealing
  • grief (sorrow, sadness) - deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
    =>[grief over a loss, grief over a disappointment, grief over a failure]
    - joy, happiness
  • torque (twisting force, rotation) - a twisting force that tends to cause rotation.
    =>[torque wrench, torque converter, torque motor]
    - force, power

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Original Sentences

  1. The new gadget was a novelty that everyone wanted to try.
  2. The two sides reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
  3. The insect repellent kept the mosquitoes away.
  4. The family was still grieving the loss of their loved one.
  5. The torque of the engine was impressive.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El nuevo aparato era una novedad que todos querían probar.
  2. Las dos partes llegaron a un compromiso después de horas de negociación.
  3. El repelente de insectos mantuvo alejados a los mosquitos.
  4. La familia todavía estaba de luto por la pérdida de su ser querido.
  5. El par del motor era impresionante.

Translation to French

  1. Le nouveau gadget était une nouveauté que tout le monde voulait essayer.
  2. Les deux parties sont parvenues à un compromis après des heures de négociations.
  3. L'insectifuge éloignait les moustiques.
  4. La famille était toujours en deuil suite à la perte d'un être cher.
  5. Le couple du moteur était impressionnant.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O novo gadget era uma novidade que todos queriam experimentar.
  2. Os dois lados chegaram a um acordo após horas de negociação.
  3. O repelente de insetos manteve os mosquitos afastados.
  4. A família ainda estava de luto pela perda de seu ente querido.
  5. O torque do motor foi impressionante.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il nuovo gadget era una novità che tutti volevano provare.
  2. Le due parti raggiunsero un compromesso dopo ore di trattative.
  3. Il repellente per insetti teneva lontane le zanzare.
  4. La famiglia era ancora in lutto per la perdita della persona amata.
  5. La coppia del motore era impressionante.

Translation to German

  1. Das neue Gerät war eine Neuheit, die jeder ausprobieren wollte.
  2. Nach stundenlangen Verhandlungen einigten sich beide Seiten auf einen Kompromiss.
  3. Das Insektenschutzmittel hielt die Mücken fern.
  4. Die Familie trauerte immer noch um den Verlust ihres geliebten Menschen.
  5. Das Drehmoment des Motors war beeindruckend.

Translation to Russian

  1. Новый гаджет оказался новинкой, которую хотелось попробовать всем.
  2. Обе стороны достигли компромисса после нескольких часов переговоров.
  3. Средство от насекомых отпугивало комаров.
  4. Семья до сих пор скорбит о потере близкого человека.
  5. Крутящий момент двигателя был впечатляющим.

Translation to English

  1. The new gadget was a novelty that everyone wanted to try.
  2. The two sides reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
  3. The insect repellent kept the mosquitoes away.
  4. The family was still grieving the loss of their loved one.
  5. The torque of the engine was impressive.

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Etymology

novelty: The word "novelty" comes from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new." It refers to something that is new or unusual, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of innovation or originality

compromise: The word "compromise" comes from the Latin word "compromissum," meaning "mutual promise." It refers to a settlement or agreement that involves concessions or adjustments, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of negotiation or mediation

repellent: The word "repellent" comes from the Latin word "repellere," meaning "to drive back." It refers to something that is resistant or repulsive, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of rejection or aversion

grief: The word "grief" comes from the Old French word "grever," meaning "to burden." It refers to a feeling of sadness or sorrow, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of mourning or bereavement

torque: The word "torque" comes from the Latin word "torquere," meaning "to twist." It refers to a twisting or turning force, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of rotation or torque transmission


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