Learn these words: posit, unimpeachable, migrant, truculence, allude (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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posit /ˈpɑːzət/unimpeachable /ˌʌˌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl̩/migrant /ˈmaɪɡrənt/truculence /ˈtrʌkjʊləns/allude /əˈluːd/

Example Sentences

  1. The author posits that the universe is infinite.
  2. The judge's reputation for fairness was unimpeachable.
  3. The migrant workers traveled across the country in search of employment.
  4. The football player's truculence on the field earned him a reputation as a tough competitor.
  5. The speaker alluded to the historical context of the novel.

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  • posit (propose, postulate) - to put forward as a fact or suggestion for consideration.
    =>[posit a theory, posit an explanation, posit a hypothesis]
    - negate, disprove
  • unimpeachable (unquestionable, reliable) - not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
    =>[unimpeachable evidence, unimpeachable integrity, unimpeachable character]
    - flawed, imperfect
  • migrant (traveler, wanderer) - a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.
    =>[migrant worker, migrant bird, migrant species]
    - stay-at-home, resident
  • truculence (aggression, hostility) - aggressive or hostile behavior.
    =>[truculent attitude, truculent behavior, truculent response]
    - civility, politeness
  • allude (hint, suggest) - to suggest or call attention to indirectly; to hint at.
    =>[allude to a fact, allude to a story, allude to a meaning]
    - explicitly state, mention directly

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Original Sentences

  1. The author posits that the universe is infinite.
  2. The judge's reputation for fairness was unimpeachable.
  3. The migrant workers traveled across the country in search of employment.
  4. The football player's truculence on the field earned him a reputation as a tough competitor.
  5. The speaker alluded to the historical context of the novel.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El autor postula que el universo es infinito.
  2. La reputación de imparcialidad del juez era intachable.
  3. Los trabajadores migrantes viajaron por todo el país en busca de empleo.
  4. La truculencia del futbolista en el campo le valió la reputación de ser un duro competidor.
  5. El ponente aludió al contexto histórico de la novela.

Translation to French

  1. L'auteur postule que l'univers est infini.
  2. La réputation d'équité du juge était irréprochable.
  3. Les travailleurs migrants parcouraient le pays à la recherche d'un emploi.
  4. La truculence du footballeur sur le terrain lui a valu une réputation de compétiteur coriace.
  5. L'orateur a fait allusion au contexte historique du roman.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O autor postula que o universo é infinito.
  2. A reputação de imparcialidade do juiz era irrepreensível.
  3. Os trabalhadores migrantes viajaram por todo o país em busca de emprego.
  4. A truculência do jogador de futebol americano em campo lhe rendeu a reputação de ser um competidor duro.
  5. O orador fez alusão ao contexto histórico do romance.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'autore sostiene che l'universo è infinito.
  2. La reputazione di equità del giudice era ineccepibile.
  3. I lavoratori migranti viaggiavano attraverso il paese in cerca di lavoro.
  4. La truculenza del giocatore di football sul campo gli ha fatto guadagnare la reputazione di duro concorrente.
  5. L'oratore allude al contesto storico del romanzo.

Translation to German

  1. Der Autor geht davon aus, dass das Universum unendlich ist.
  2. Der Ruf des Richters in Sachen Fairness war unanfechtbar.
  3. Auf der Suche nach Arbeit reisten die Wanderarbeiter quer durch das Land.
  4. Die Widerspenstigkeit des Fußballspielers auf dem Spielfeld brachte ihm den Ruf eines harten Konkurrenten ein.
  5. Der Redner spielte auf den historischen Kontext des Romans an.

Translation to Russian

  1. Автор утверждает, что Вселенная бесконечна.
  2. Репутация судьи как справедливого судьи была безупречна.
  3. Гастарбайтеры путешествовали по стране в поисках работы.
  4. Жесткость футболиста на поле принесла ему репутацию жесткого соперника.
  5. Докладчик упомянул исторический контекст романа.

Translation to English

  1. The author posits that the universe is infinite.
  2. The judge's reputation for fairness was unimpeachable.
  3. The migrant workers traveled across the country in search of employment.
  4. The football player's truculence on the field earned him a reputation as a tough competitor.
  5. The speaker alluded to the historical context of the novel.

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Etymology

posit: The word "posit" comes from the Latin word "ponere," meaning "to place." It refers to the act of assuming or postulating something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of hypothesis or conjecture.

unimpeachable: The word "unimpeachable" means "beyond reproach or criticism," often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is blameless or faultless.

migrant: The word "migrant" comes from the Latin word "migrare," meaning "to move." It refers to a person or animal that moves from one place to another, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of migration or relocation.

truculence: The word "truculence" comes from the Latin word "truculentus," meaning "fierce." It refers to a disposition or attitude of aggression or hostility, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of belligerence or pugnacity.

allude: The word "allude" comes from the Latin word "alludere," meaning "to play with." It refers to the act of referring to something indirectly or suggestively, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of allusion or implication.


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