Learn these words: pliable, depletion, becalmed, secrecy, taint (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

pliable /ˈplaɪəbl̩/depletion /dəˈpliːʃn̩/becalmed /bɪˈkɑːmd/secrecy /ˈsiːkrəsi/taint /ˈteɪnt/

Example Sentences

  1. The clay was pliable and easy to mold into different shapes.
  2. The depletion of natural resources is a major concern for the future of our planet.
  3. The ship was becalmed in the middle of the ocean, with no wind to fill its sails.
  4. The company operated in secrecy, keeping its plans and strategies hidden from the public.
  5. The scandal tainted the reputation of the company, causing it to lose customers and investors.

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  • pliable (flexible, adaptable) - easily bent; flexible; easily influenced or persuaded.
    =>[pliable dough, pliable clay, pliable mind]
    - rigid, inflexible
  • depletion (reduction, decrease) - reduction in the number or quantity of something.
    =>[depletion of resources, depletion of energy reserves, depletion of patience]
    - replenishment, abundance
  • becalmed (still, motionless) - (of a sailing ship) unable to move due to lack of wind.
    =>[becalmed ship, becalmed sea, becalmed atmosphere]
    - windy, stormy
  • secrecy (confidentiality, privacy) - the action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
    =>[secrecy surrounding a murder, secrecy surrounding a government operation, secrecy surrounding a relationship]
    - openness, transparency
  • taint (contaminate, pollute) - a trace of a bad or undesirable quality or substance.
    =>[taint the reputation of a person, taint the integrity of an institution, taint the purity of a substance]
    - purify, cleanse

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Original Sentences

  1. The clay was pliable and easy to mold into different shapes.
  2. The depletion of natural resources is a major concern for the future of our planet.
  3. The ship was becalmed in the middle of the ocean, with no wind to fill its sails.
  4. The company operated in secrecy, keeping its plans and strategies hidden from the public.
  5. The scandal tainted the reputation of the company, causing it to lose customers and investors.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La arcilla era flexible y fácil de moldear en diferentes formas.
  2. El agotamiento de los recursos naturales es una gran preocupación para el futuro de nuestro planeta.
  3. El barco quedó en calma en medio del océano, sin viento que hinchara sus velas.
  4. La empresa operaba en secreto, manteniendo sus planes y estrategias ocultos al público.
  5. El escándalo manchó la reputación de la empresa, provocando que perdiera clientes e inversores.

Translation to French

  1. L’argile était souple et facile à modeler sous différentes formes.
  2. L'épuisement des ressources naturelles est une préoccupation majeure pour l'avenir de notre planète.
  3. Le navire était encalminé au milieu de l’océan, sans vent pour gonfler ses voiles.
  4. L’entreprise opérait dans le secret, gardant ses plans et stratégies cachés au public.
  5. Le scandale a entaché la réputation de l’entreprise, lui faisant perdre des clients et des investisseurs.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A argila era flexível e fácil de moldar em diferentes formatos.
  2. O esgotamento dos recursos naturais é uma grande preocupação para o futuro do nosso planeta.
  3. O navio estava parado no meio do oceano, sem vento para encher as velas.
  4. A empresa operava em sigilo, mantendo seus planos e estratégias ocultos do público.
  5. O escândalo manchou a reputação da empresa, fazendo-a perder clientes e investidores.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'argilla era flessibile e facile da modellare in diverse forme.
  2. L'esaurimento delle risorse naturali è una delle principali preoccupazioni per il futuro del nostro pianeta.
  3. La nave era in bonaccia in mezzo all'oceano, senza vento a gonfiare le vele.
  4. L'azienda operava in segreto, mantenendo i suoi piani e le sue strategie nascosti al pubblico.
  5. Lo scandalo ha contaminato la reputazione dell'azienda, facendole perdere clienti e investitori.

Translation to German

  1. Der Ton war geschmeidig und ließ sich leicht in verschiedene Formen formen.
  2. Die Erschöpfung der natürlichen Ressourcen ist eine große Sorge für die Zukunft unseres Planeten.
  3. Das Schiff befand sich mitten auf dem Ozean in einer Stille, und es gab keinen Wind, der seine Segel füllte.
  4. Das Unternehmen agierte im Geheimen und hielt seine Pläne und Strategien vor der Öffentlichkeit verborgen.
  5. Der Skandal beschädigte den Ruf des Unternehmens und führte zum Verlust von Kunden und Investoren.

Translation to Russian

  1. Глина была податливой, и ей легко было придавать различные формы.
  2. Истощение природных ресурсов является серьезной проблемой для будущего нашей планеты.
  3. Корабль застрял посреди океана, и его паруса не могли наполниться ветром.
  4. Компания действовала в тайне, скрывая свои планы и стратегии от общественности.
  5. Скандал подпортил репутацию компании, в результате чего она потеряла клиентов и инвесторов.

Translation to English

  1. The clay was pliable and easy to mold into different shapes.
  2. The depletion of natural resources is a major concern for the future of our planet.
  3. The ship was becalmed in the middle of the ocean, with no wind to fill its sails.
  4. The company operated in secrecy, keeping its plans and strategies hidden from the public.
  5. The scandal tainted the reputation of the company, causing it to lose customers and investors.

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Etymology

pliable: The word "pliable" comes from the Latin word "plicare," meaning "to fold." It refers to something that is easily bent or molded, often in the sense of being used to describe a material or substance that is flexible or adaptable

depletion: The word "depletion" comes from the Latin word "depletio," meaning "emptying." It refers to the act of using up or reducing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of depletion or exhaustion

becalmed: The word "becalmed" comes from the Middle English word "becalm," meaning "to calm." It refers to a situation where a ship is unable to move due to a lack of wind, often in the sense of being used to describe a state of inactivity or stagnation

secrecy: The word "secrecy" comes from the Latin word "secretus," meaning "hidden." It refers to the act of keeping something hidden or confidential, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of secrecy or confidentiality

taint: The word "taint" comes from the Old French word "teindre," meaning "to dye." It refers to a contaminant or impurity, often in the sense of being used to describe a substance or object that is tainted or spoiled


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