Learn these words: pamphlet, emanate, instigator, sanctuary, alien (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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pamphlet /ˈpæmflət/emanate /ˈeməˌnet/instigator /ˈɪnstəˌɡetər/sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌeri/alien /ˈeɪliən/

Example Sentences

  1. The political party distributed pamphlets to promote their candidate.
  2. The light seemed to emanate from the center of the room.
  3. The instigator of the fight was suspended from school.
  4. The church provided a sanctuary for the homeless during the winter months.
  5. The concept of time travel is still alien to many people.

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  • pamphlet (brochure, leaflet) - a small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.
    =>[political pamphlet, religious pamphlet, advertising pamphlet]
    - book, novel
  • emanate (arise, originate) - to originate from; to be produced by.
    =>[emanate from a source, emanate power, emanate warmth]
    - absorb, ingest
  • instigator (agitator, provocateur) - a person who brings about or initiates something.
    =>[instigator of a conflict, instigator of a rumor, instigator of a crime]
    - peacemaker, mediator
  • sanctuary (haven, refuge) - a place of refuge or safety; a sacred place.
    =>[sanctuary for animals, sanctuary for the homeless, sanctuary for religious refugees]
    - danger zone, hazard area
  • alien (foreign, exotic) - a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.
    =>[alien creature, alien language, alien culture]
    - familiar, native

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Original Sentences

  1. The political party distributed pamphlets to promote their candidate.
  2. The light seemed to emanate from the center of the room.
  3. The instigator of the fight was suspended from school.
  4. The church provided a sanctuary for the homeless during the winter months.
  5. The concept of time travel is still alien to many people.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El partido político distribuyó panfletos para promover a su candidato.
  2. La luz parecía emanar del centro de la habitación.
  3. El instigador de la pelea fue suspendido de la escuela.
  4. La iglesia proporcionó un santuario para las personas sin hogar durante los meses de invierno.
  5. El concepto de viaje en el tiempo sigue siendo ajeno a muchas personas.

Translation to French

  1. Le parti politique a distribué des tracts pour promouvoir son candidat.
  2. La lumière semblait émaner du centre de la pièce.
  3. L'instigateur de la bagarre a été suspendu de l'école.
  4. L'église offrait un sanctuaire aux sans-abri pendant les mois d'hiver.
  5. Le concept de voyage dans le temps est encore étranger à de nombreuses personnes.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O partido político distribuiu panfletos para promover o seu candidato.
  2. A luz parecia emanar do centro da sala.
  3. O instigador da briga foi suspenso da escola.
  4. A igreja forneceu um santuário para os desabrigados durante os meses de inverno.
  5. O conceito de viagem no tempo ainda é estranho para muitas pessoas.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il partito politico ha distribuito opuscoli per promuovere il proprio candidato.
  2. La luce sembrava provenire dal centro della stanza.
  3. L'istigatore della rissa è stato sospeso da scuola.
  4. La chiesa offriva un rifugio ai senzatetto durante i mesi invernali.
  5. Il concetto di viaggio nel tempo è ancora estraneo a molte persone.

Translation to German

  1. Die politische Partei verteilte Flugblätter, um für ihren Kandidaten zu werben.
  2. Das Licht schien aus der Mitte des Raumes zu kommen.
  3. Der Anstifter der Schlägerei wurde von der Schule suspendiert.
  4. Die Kirche diente in den Wintermonaten als Zufluchtsort für Obdachlose.
  5. Das Konzept der Zeitreise ist vielen Menschen noch immer fremd.

Translation to Russian

  1. Политическая партия распространяла брошюры в поддержку своего кандидата.
  2. Свет, казалось, исходил из центра комнаты.
  3. Зачинщика драки отстранили от занятий.
  4. Церковь служила приютом для бездомных в зимние месяцы.
  5. Идея путешествия во времени до сих пор многим людям чужда.

Translation to English

  1. The political party distributed pamphlets to promote their candidate.
  2. The light seemed to emanate from the center of the room.
  3. The instigator of the fight was suspended from school.
  4. The church provided a sanctuary for the homeless during the winter months.
  5. The concept of time travel is still alien to many people.

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Etymology

pamphlet: The word "pamphlet" comes from the Latin word "pamp(h)letus," meaning "unbound paper." It refers to a small booklet or leaflet that contains information or opinions on a particular subject, often in the sense of being used to describe a printed work of propaganda or advocacy

emanate: The word "emanate" comes from the Latin word "emanare," meaning "to flow out." It refers to the act of originating or issuing from a source, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of radiation or diffusion

instigator: The word "instigator" comes from the Latin word "instigare," meaning "to incite." It refers to a person who initiates or provokes a particular action or event, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is responsible for starting a conflict or disturbance

sanctuary: The word "sanctuary" comes from the Latin word "sanctuarium," meaning "a sacred place." It refers to a place of refuge or safety, often in the sense of being used to describe a protected area or zone

alien: The word "alien" comes from the Latin word "alienus," meaning "belonging to another." It refers to a person or thing that is foreign or unfamiliar, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is not a citizen or resident of a particular country


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