Learn these words: opportunist, obtuseness, primal, tactics, embarrass (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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opportunist /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəst/obtuseness /əbˈtjuːsnəs/primal /ˈpraɪml̩/tactics /ˈtæktɪks/embarrass /emˈberəs/

Example Sentences

  1. He was an opportunist who took advantage of every situation.
  2. His obtuseness made it difficult for him to understand complex ideas.
  3. The primal instinct for survival kicked in, and he fought back.
  4. The team used different tactics to win the game.
  5. She felt embarrassed after tripping in front of everyone.

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

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  • opportunist (self-seeker, exploiter) - a person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle.
    =>[opportunistic politician, opportunistic businessman, opportunistic thief]
    - altruist, selfless person
  • obtuseness (dullness, insensitivity) - the quality of being dull-witted or insensitive.
    =>[obtuseness of mind, obtuseness of perception, obtuseness of understanding]
    - sharpness, cleverness
  • primal (original, fundamental) - relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; essential; fundamental.
    =>[primal scream, primal fear, primal instinct]
    - refined, sophisticated
  • tactics (strategy, maneuver) - an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
    =>[military tactics, political tactics, business tactics]
    - strategy, overall plan
  • embarrass (humiliate, shame) - to cause to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
    =>[embarrass oneself, embarrass someone else, feel embarrassed]
    - praise, flatter

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Original Sentences

  1. He was an opportunist who took advantage of every situation.
  2. His obtuseness made it difficult for him to understand complex ideas.
  3. The primal instinct for survival kicked in, and he fought back.
  4. The team used different tactics to win the game.
  5. She felt embarrassed after tripping in front of everyone.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Era un oportunista que se aprovechaba de cualquier situación.
  2. Su obtusidad le dificultaba la comprensión de ideas complejas.
  3. El instinto primario de supervivencia se puso en marcha y se defendió.
  4. El equipo utilizó diferentes tácticas para ganar el partido.
  5. Se sintió avergonzada tras tropezar delante de todos.

Translation to French

  1. C'est un opportuniste qui profite de toutes les situations.
  2. Son obtus lui rendait difficile la compréhension d'idées complexes.
  3. L'instinct primaire de survie s'est manifesté et il s'est défendu.
  4. L'équipe a utilisé différentes tactiques pour gagner le match.
  5. Elle s'est sentie gênée après avoir trébuché devant tout le monde.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ele era um oportunista que tirava vantagem de todas as situações.
  2. Sua obtusidade dificultava a compreensão de ideias complexas.
  3. O instinto primordial de sobrevivência entrou em ação e ele reagiu.
  4. A equipe usou táticas diferentes para vencer o jogo.
  5. Ela se sentiu envergonhada depois de tropeçar na frente de todos.

Translation to Italian

  1. Era un opportunista che approfittava di ogni situazione.
  2. La sua ottusità gli rendeva difficile comprendere idee complesse.
  3. L'istinto primordiale di sopravvivenza ha preso il sopravvento e ha reagito.
  4. La squadra ha usato diverse tattiche per vincere la partita.
  5. Si sentì in imbarazzo dopo essere inciampata davanti a tutti.

Translation to German

  1. Er war ein Opportunist, der jede Situation ausnutzte.
  2. Seine Stumpfsinnigkeit machte es ihm schwer, komplexe Ideen zu verstehen.
  3. Der Urinstinkt für das Überleben setzte ein, und er schlug zurück.
  4. Die Mannschaft setzte verschiedene Taktiken ein, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
  5. Sie fühlte sich peinlich berührt, nachdem sie vor allen Leuten gestolpert war.

Translation to Russian

  1. Он был оппортунистом, использовавшим любую ситуацию в своих интересах.
  2. Его тупость мешала ему понимать сложные идеи.
  3. Сработал первобытный инстинкт выживания, и он дал отпор.
  4. Команда использовала разные тактики, чтобы выиграть игру.
  5. Она почувствовала себя неловко, споткнувшись на глазах у всех.

Translation to English

  1. He was an opportunist who took advantage of every situation.
  2. His obtuseness made it difficult for him to understand complex ideas.
  3. The primal instinct for survival kicked in, and he fought back.
  4. The team used different tactics to win the game.
  5. She felt embarrassed after tripping in front of everyone.

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Etymology

opportunist: The word "opportunist" comes from the Latin word "opportunus," meaning "favorable." It refers to someone who takes advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for ethics or principles

obtuseness: The word "obtuseness" comes from the Latin word "obtusus," meaning "blunt" or "dull." It refers to a lack of sharpness or intelligence, often in the sense of being slow to understand or perceive something

primal: The word "primal" comes from the Latin word "primus," meaning "first." It refers to something that is original, fundamental, or essential, often in the sense of being related to the earliest stages of development or evolution

tactics: The word "tactics" comes from the Greek word "taktike," meaning "art of arrangement." It refers to the methods or strategies used to achieve a particular goal or objective, often in the context of military or political operations

embarrass: The word "embarrass" comes from the French word "embarrasser," meaning "to block" or "to hinder." It refers to the act of causing someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed, often through awkward or uncomfortable situations


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