Learn these words: posterior, cantata, derivation, intact, undulate (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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posterior /ˌpɒˈstɪrier/cantata /ˌkænˈtɑːtə/derivation /ˌderəˈveɪʃn̩/intact /ˌɪnˈtækt/undulate /ˈʌndʒəˌlet/

Example Sentences

  1. The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
  2. I enjoyed listening to the cantata at the concert last night.
  3. The word's derivation can be traced back to Latin.
  4. The vase remained intact despite the earthquake.
  5. The waves undulated gently in the ocean.

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

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  • posterior (back, rear) - situated behind or at the rear of; coming after in order or importance.
    =>[posterior probability, posterior distribution, posterior belief]
    - anterior, front
  • cantata (vocal composition, choral work) - a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
    =>[cantata for choir and orchestra, cantata for religious use, cantata for secular use]
    - instrumental piece, sonata
  • derivation (origin, source) - the origin or source of something; the action of deriving something.
    =>[derivation of a word, derivation of a formula, derivation of a theory]
    - origin, source
  • intact (undamaged, unbroken) - not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.
    =>[intact building, intact object, intact relationship]
    - damaged, broken
  • undulate (ripple, wave) - to move with a smooth wavelike motion.
    =>[undulate hills, undulate waves, undulate fabric]
    - flatten, smooth out

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Original Sentences

  1. The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
  2. I enjoyed listening to the cantata at the concert last night.
  3. The word's derivation can be traced back to Latin.
  4. The vase remained intact despite the earthquake.
  5. The waves undulated gently in the ocean.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La parte posterior del cerebro controla la visión.
  2. Disfruté escuchando la cantata en el concierto de anoche.
  3. La derivación de la palabra se remonta al latín.
  4. El jarrón permaneció intacto a pesar del terremoto.
  5. Las olas ondulaban suavemente en el océano.

Translation to French

  1. La partie postérieure du cerveau contrôle la vision.
  2. J'ai aimé écouter la cantate au concert d'hier soir.
  3. La dérivation du mot remonte au latin.
  4. Le vase est resté intact malgré le tremblement de terre.
  5. Les vagues ondulaient doucement dans l'océan.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A parte posterior do cérebro controla a visão.
  2. Gostei de ouvir a cantata no concerto de ontem à noite.
  3. A derivação da palavra pode ser rastreada até o latim.
  4. O vaso permaneceu intacto apesar do terremoto.
  5. As ondas ondulavam suavemente no oceano.

Translation to Italian

  1. La parte posteriore del cervello controlla la visione.
  2. Mi è piaciuto ascoltare la cantata al concerto di ieri sera.
  3. La parola deriva dal latino.
  4. Il vaso è rimasto intatto nonostante il terremoto.
  5. Le onde ondeggiano dolcemente nell'oceano.

Translation to German

  1. Der hintere Teil des Gehirns steuert das Sehvermögen.
  2. Ich habe es genossen, die Kantate gestern Abend beim Konzert zu hören.
  3. Die Ableitung des Wortes lässt sich auf das Lateinische zurückführen.
  4. Die Vase blieb trotz des Erdbebens intakt.
  5. Die Wellen bewegten sich sanft im Meer.

Translation to Russian

  1. Задняя часть мозга контролирует зрение.
  2. Мне понравилось слушать кантату на вчерашнем концерте.
  3. Происхождение этого слова можно проследить до латыни.
  4. Ваза осталась целой, несмотря на землетрясение.
  5. Волны мягко колыхались в океане.

Translation to English

  1. The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
  2. I enjoyed listening to the cantata at the concert last night.
  3. The word's derivation can be traced back to Latin.
  4. The vase remained intact despite the earthquake.
  5. The waves undulated gently in the ocean.

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Etymology

posterior: The word "posterior" comes from the Latin word "posterior" meaning "later, coming after".

cantata: The word "cantata" comes from the Italian word "cantata" meaning "sung".

derivation: The word "derivation" comes from the Latin word "derivare" meaning "to lead or draw off".

intact: The word "intact" comes from the Latin word "intactus" meaning "untouched, uninjured, whole".

undulate: The word "undulate" comes from the Latin word "undula" meaning "a small wave".


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