Learn these words: pedestal, desecration, incipient, aloof, palatial (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

pedestal /ˈpedəstl̩/desecration /desəˈkreɪʃn̩/incipient /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/aloof /əˈluːf/palatial /pəˈleɪʃl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The statue was placed on a pedestal in the center of the square.
  2. The vandalism of the church was a desecration of a sacred place.
  3. The incipient stage of the disease can be treated more easily.
  4. The cat was aloof and didn't want to be petted.
  5. The hotel room was palatial and had a beautiful view of the ocean.

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  • pedestal (base, stand) - the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted.
    =>[put someone on a pedestal, topple someone from their pedestal, look at someone from a pedestal]
    - gutter, ditch
  • desecration (sacrilege, profanation) - the act of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violation.
    =>[desecration of a grave, desecration of a holy place, desecration of a national flag]
    - sanctification, consecration
  • incipient (beginning, initial) - in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.
    =>[incipient heart disease, incipient rebellion, incipient economic crisis]
    - advanced, mature
  • aloof (distant, detached) - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
    =>[aloof person, aloof attitude, aloof behavior]
    - approachable, friendly
  • palatial (luxurious, grand) - resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.
    =>[palatial home, palatial hotel, palatial casino]
    - modest, humble

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Original Sentences

  1. The statue was placed on a pedestal in the center of the square.
  2. The vandalism of the church was a desecration of a sacred place.
  3. The incipient stage of the disease can be treated more easily.
  4. The cat was aloof and didn't want to be petted.
  5. The hotel room was palatial and had a beautiful view of the ocean.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La estatua estaba colocada sobre un pedestal en el centro de la plaza.
  2. El vandalismo de la iglesia fue una profanación de un lugar sagrado.
  3. La etapa incipiente de la enfermedad se puede tratar más fácilmente.
  4. El gato era distante y no quería que lo acariciaran.
  5. La habitación del hotel era palaciega y tenía una hermosa vista del océano.

Translation to French

  1. La statue était placée sur un piédestal au centre de la place.
  2. Le vandalisme de l'église était une profanation d'un lieu sacré.
  3. Le stade naissant de la maladie peut être traité plus facilement.
  4. Le chat était distant et ne voulait pas se faire caresser.
  5. La chambre d'hôtel était somptueuse et offrait une vue magnifique sur l'océan.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A estátua foi colocada em um pedestal no centro da praça.
  2. O vandalismo da igreja foi uma profanação de um lugar sagrado.
  3. A fase incipiente da doença pode ser tratada mais facilmente.
  4. O gato estava indiferente e não queria ser acariciado.
  5. O quarto do hotel era palaciano e tinha uma bela vista do oceano.

Translation to Italian

  1. La statua era posta su un piedistallo al centro della piazza.
  2. L'atto vandalico della chiesa è stato una profanazione di un luogo sacro.
  3. Lo stadio incipiente della malattia può essere trattato più facilmente.
  4. Il gatto era distaccato e non voleva essere accarezzato.
  5. La camera dell'hotel era sontuosa e aveva una bellissima vista sull'oceano.

Translation to German

  1. Die Statue wurde auf einem Sockel in der Mitte des Platzes aufgestellt.
  2. Der Vandalismus an der Kirche war eine Schändung eines heiligen Ortes.
  3. Das beginnende Stadium der Erkrankung kann leichter behandelt werden.
  4. Die Katze war distanziert und wollte nicht gestreichelt werden.
  5. Das Hotelzimmer war palastartig und hatte einen wunderschönen Blick auf das Meer.

Translation to Russian

  1. Статуя была установлена на постаменте в центре площади.
  2. Вандализм церкви был осквернением святыни.
  3. Начальную стадию заболевания легче лечить.
  4. Кот был в стороне и не хотел, чтобы его гладили.
  5. Номер в отеле был роскошным и имел прекрасный вид на океан.

Translation to English

  1. The statue was placed on a pedestal in the center of the square.
  2. The vandalism of the church was a desecration of a sacred place.
  3. The incipient stage of the disease can be treated more easily.
  4. The cat was aloof and didn't want to be petted.
  5. The hotel room was palatial and had a beautiful view of the ocean.

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Etymology

pedestal: The word "pedestal" comes from the Latin word "pedestalis," meaning "footstool." It refers to a base or support on which a statue or other object is placed, often in the sense of being used to describe a platform or foundation that elevates something

desecration: The word "desecration" comes from the Latin word "desecrare," meaning "to consecrate." It refers to the act of violating or disrespecting something that is considered sacred or holy, often in the sense of being used to describe a sacrilegious or profane act

incipient: The word "incipient" comes from the Latin word "incipere," meaning "to begin." It refers to something that is in the early stages of development or existence, often in the sense of being used to describe a process or phenomenon that is just beginning to emerge

aloof: The word "aloof" comes from the Middle English word "aloof," meaning "away from." It refers to someone who is distant or uninvolved, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is emotionally detached or unapproachable

palatial: The word "palatial" comes from the Latin word "palatium," meaning "palace." It refers to something that is grand or luxurious, often in the sense of being used to describe a building or residence that is large and impressive


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