Learn these words: placebo, precociously, deteriorate, squeamish, infrequent (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Written by   in  

Pronunciation

placebo /pləˈsiːboʊ/precociously /prɪˈkoʊʃəsli/deteriorate /dəˈtɪriəˌret/squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/infrequent /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/

Example Sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patient to help with their anxiety.
  2. The precociously talented musician played the piano like a pro.
  3. The old building had deteriorated over time and was in need of repair.
  4. The squeamish girl couldn't handle the sight of blood.
  5. The infrequent rain caused a drought in the region.

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

Want a translation? ↓
    and then →

  • placebo (dummy, sugar pill) - a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.
    =>[placebo effect, placebo treatment, placebo control]
    - active medication, treatment
  • precociously (prematurely, early) - having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
    =>[precociously intelligent, precociously talented, precociously mature]
    - immaturely, childishly
  • deteriorate (worsen, decline) - to become progressively worse; to decline.
    =>[deteriorate in health, deteriorate in quality, deteriorate in condition]
    - improve, get better
  • squeamish (queasy, nauseous) - easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images or sounds.
    =>[squeamish about blood, squeamish about violence, squeamish about certain foods]
    - indifferent, unfazed
  • infrequent (rare, uncommon) - occurring or appearing at long intervals; not frequent.
    =>[infrequent visits, infrequent occurrences, infrequent meetings]
    - frequent, common

Also, in case you are learning other languages

Original Sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patient to help with their anxiety.
  2. The precociously talented musician played the piano like a pro.
  3. The old building had deteriorated over time and was in need of repair.
  4. The squeamish girl couldn't handle the sight of blood.
  5. The infrequent rain caused a drought in the region.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El médico le recetó un placebo al paciente para aliviar su ansiedad.
  2. El músico de talento precoz tocaba el piano como un profesional.
  3. El antiguo edificio se había deteriorado con el tiempo y necesitaba reparación.
  4. La chica aprensiva no podía soportar la vista de la sangre.
  5. Las escasas lluvias provocaron una sequía en la región.

Translation to French

  1. Le médecin a prescrit un placebo au patient pour soulager son anxiété.
  2. Le musicien au talent précoce jouait du piano comme un pro.
  3. L'ancien bâtiment s'était détérioré au fil du temps et avait besoin d'être réparé.
  4. La jeune fille dégoûtée ne supportait pas la vue du sang.
  5. Les pluies peu fréquentes ont provoqué une sécheresse dans la région.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O médico prescreveu um placebo ao paciente para aliviar a ansiedade.
  2. O músico precocemente talentoso tocava piano como um profissional.
  3. O antigo edifício deteriorou-se com o tempo e precisava de reparos.
  4. A garota melindrosa não conseguia lidar com a visão de sangue.
  5. As chuvas pouco frequentes provocaram uma seca na região.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il medico ha prescritto un placebo al paziente per alleviare la sua ansia.
  2. Il musicista dal talento precoce suonava il pianoforte come un professionista.
  3. Il vecchio edificio si era deteriorato nel tempo e necessitava di riparazioni.
  4. La ragazza schizzinosa non riusciva a sopportare la vista del sangue.
  5. Le piogge rare hanno causato siccità nella regione.

Translation to German

  1. Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten ein Placebo, um seine Angstzustände zu lindern.
  2. Der frühreife Musiker spielte Klavier wie ein Profi.
  3. Das alte Gebäude war im Laufe der Zeit heruntergekommen und musste repariert werden.
  4. Das zimperliche Mädchen konnte den Anblick von Blut nicht ertragen.
  5. Der seltene Regen verursachte eine Dürre in der Region.

Translation to Russian

  1. Врач прописал пациенту плацебо, чтобы помочь ему справиться с тревогой.
  2. Не по годам талантливый музыкант играл на фортепиано как профессионал.
  3. Старое здание со временем пришло в упадок и нуждалось в ремонте.
  4. Брезгливая девушка не могла вынести вида крови.
  5. Нечастые дожди вызвали в регионе засуху.

Translation to English

  1. The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patient to help with their anxiety.
  2. The precociously talented musician played the piano like a pro.
  3. The old building had deteriorated over time and was in need of repair.
  4. The squeamish girl couldn't handle the sight of blood.
  5. The infrequent rain caused a drought in the region.

More languages?

Etymology

placebo: The word "placebo" comes from the Latin word "placebo," meaning "I shall please." It refers to a substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect, often in the sense of being used to describe a control group in a medical study

precociously: The word "precociously" comes from the Latin word "praecox," meaning "early ripe." It refers to someone who develops skills or abilities at an early age, often in the sense of being used to describe a child who is advanced for their age

deteriorate: The word "deteriorate" comes from the Latin word "deteriorare," meaning "to make worse." It refers to the act of declining or worsening in quality or condition, often in the sense of being used to describe a physical or mental state that is deteriorating

squeamish: The word "squeamish" comes from the Middle English word "squaymous," meaning "nauseous." It refers to someone who is easily disgusted or nauseated, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is sensitive to certain sights or smells

infrequent: The word "infrequent" comes from the Latin word "infrequens," meaning "rare." It refers to something that occurs or happens rarely, often in the sense of being used to describe an event or occurrence that is uncommon or unusual


Share: