Learn these words: parsimonious, duplicity, orthodox, circumscribed, dote (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

parsimonious /ˌpæsɪˈmoʊnɪəs/duplicity /duːˈplɪsəti/orthodox /ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːks/circumscribed /ˌsərkəmˈskraɪbd/dote /doʊt/

Example Sentences

  1. The parsimonious boss refused to give his employees a raise.
  2. The politician's duplicity was exposed by the media.
  3. The orthodox approach to solving the problem was not working.
  4. The project was circumscribed by a tight deadline.
  5. The grandmother would dote on her grandchildren whenever they visited.

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

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  • parsimonious (stingy, frugal) - unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
    =>[parsimonious person, parsimonious lifestyle, parsimonious spending]
    - generous, extravagant
  • duplicity (deceit, deception) - deceitfulness; double-dealing.
    =>[duplicity in a relationship, duplicity in business, duplicity in politics]
    - honesty, sincerity
  • orthodox (traditional, conventional) - conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
    =>[orthodox religious beliefs, orthodox political views, orthodox economic theories]
    - heterodox, unconventional
  • circumscribed (limited, restricted) - restricted or limited.
    =>[circumscribed life, circumscribed role, circumscribed opportunities]
    - unlimited, boundless
  • dote (adore, love) - to be extremely and uncritically fond of.
    =>[dote on a child, dote on a pet, dote on a hobby]
    - dislike, abhor

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Original Sentences

  1. The parsimonious boss refused to give his employees a raise.
  2. The politician's duplicity was exposed by the media.
  3. The orthodox approach to solving the problem was not working.
  4. The project was circumscribed by a tight deadline.
  5. The grandmother would dote on her grandchildren whenever they visited.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El jefe parsimonioso se niega a subir el sueldo a sus empleados.
  2. La duplicidad del político fue desenmascarada por los medios de comunicación.
  3. El enfoque ortodoxo para resolver el problema no funcionaba.
  4. El proyecto estaba circunscrito por un plazo ajustado.
  5. La abuela adoraba a sus nietos cada vez que la visitaban.

Translation to French

  1. Le patron parcimonieux a refusé d'accorder une augmentation à ses employés.
  2. La duplicité du politicien a été révélée par les médias.
  3. L'approche orthodoxe pour résoudre le problème ne fonctionnait pas.
  4. Le projet était soumis à un délai serré.
  5. La grand-mère adorait ses petits-enfants lorsqu'ils lui rendaient visite.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O chefe parcimonioso se recusou a dar um aumento aos seus funcionários.
  2. A duplicidade do político foi exposta pela mídia.
  3. A abordagem ortodoxa para resolver o problema não estava funcionando.
  4. O projeto foi circunscrito por um prazo apertado.
  5. A avó adorava os netos sempre que eles a visitavam.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il capo parsimonioso si rifiutava di dare un aumento ai suoi dipendenti.
  2. La doppiezza del politico è stata smascherata dai media.
  3. L'approccio ortodosso alla soluzione del problema non funzionava.
  4. Il progetto era limitato da una scadenza ravvicinata.
  5. La nonna si dedicava ai nipoti ogni volta che venivano a trovarla.

Translation to German

  1. Der sparsame Chef weigert sich, seinen Angestellten eine Lohnerhöhung zu geben.
  2. Die Doppelzüngigkeit des Politikers wurde von den Medien aufgedeckt.
  3. Der orthodoxe Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems funktionierte nicht.
  4. Das Projekt wurde durch eine knappe Frist eingeschränkt.
  5. Die Großmutter kümmerte sich um ihre Enkelkinder, wann immer sie zu Besuch kamen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Скупой начальник отказался повысить зарплату своим сотрудникам.
  2. Двуличность политика была разоблачена средствами массовой информации.
  3. Ортодоксальный подход к решению проблемы не сработал.
  4. Проект был ограничен жесткими временными рамками.
  5. Бабушка нежно любила своих внуков, когда они приходили в гости.

Translation to English

  1. The parsimonious boss refused to give his employees a raise.
  2. The politician's duplicity was exposed by the media.
  3. The orthodox approach to solving the problem was not working.
  4. The project was circumscribed by a tight deadline.
  5. The grandmother would dote on her grandchildren whenever they visited.

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Etymology

parsimonious: The word "parsimonious" comes from the Latin word "parsimonia," meaning "frugality" or "economy." It refers to someone who is excessively or unreasonably stingy or frugal, often in the sense of being unwilling to spend money

duplicity: The word "duplicity" comes from the Latin word "duplicis," meaning "double." It refers to the act of being deceitful or hypocritical, often in the sense of pretending to be one thing while actually being another

orthodox: The word "orthodox" comes from the Greek words "orthos," meaning "straight" or "correct," and "doxa," meaning "opinion" or "belief." It refers to something that is conforming to established or traditional beliefs or practices, often in the sense of being conservative or strict

circumscribed: The word "circumscribed" comes from the Latin word "circumscribere," meaning "to draw a line around." It refers to something that is limited or restricted, often in the sense of being defined by a boundary or perimeter

dote: The word "dote" comes from the Middle English word "doten," meaning "to be foolish or feeble-minded." It refers to the act of being excessively fond or affectionate towards someone or something, often in the sense of being infatuated or obsessed


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