Learn these words: predisposed, metaphor, valor, implement, induction (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

predisposed /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/metaphor /ˈmetəfɔːr/valor /ˈvælər/implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/induction /ˌɪnˈdəkʃn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. Some people are predisposed to certain medical conditions.
  2. The metaphor of life as a journey is a common one.
  3. The soldier was awarded a medal for his valor in battle.
  4. The company decided to implement new policies to improve productivity.
  5. The new employee underwent an induction process to learn about the company.

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  • predisposed (inclined, prone) - inclined to a particular attitude, action, or condition.
    =>[genetically predisposed, environmentally predisposed, psychologically predisposed]
    - resistant, unwilling
  • metaphor (analogy, symbol) - a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
    =>[extended metaphor, mixed metaphor, dead metaphor]
    - literal statement, plain language
  • valor (bravery, courage) - great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
    =>[valor in battle, valor under fire, valor in the face of adversity]
    - cowardice, fear
  • implement (tool, instrument) - a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.
    =>[implement a policy, implement a plan, implement a new technology]
    - abolish, eliminate
  • induction (initiation, installation) - the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something.
    =>[induction into a society, induction into a club, induction into office]
    - deduction, conclusion

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Original Sentences

  1. Some people are predisposed to certain medical conditions.
  2. The metaphor of life as a journey is a common one.
  3. The soldier was awarded a medal for his valor in battle.
  4. The company decided to implement new policies to improve productivity.
  5. The new employee underwent an induction process to learn about the company.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Algunas personas están predispuestas a ciertas condiciones médicas.
  2. La metáfora de la vida como un viaje es común.
  3. El soldado recibió una medalla por su valor en la batalla.
  4. La empresa decidió implementar nuevas políticas para mejorar la productividad.
  5. El nuevo empleado realizó un proceso de inducción para conocer la empresa.

Translation to French

  1. Certaines personnes sont prédisposées à certaines conditions médicales.
  2. La métaphore de la vie comme voyage est courante.
  3. Le soldat a reçu une médaille pour sa bravoure au combat.
  4. L'entreprise a décidé de mettre en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour améliorer la productivité.
  5. Le nouvel employé a suivi un processus d'intégration pour découvrir l'entreprise.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Algumas pessoas são predispostas a determinadas condições médicas.
  2. A metáfora da vida como uma jornada é comum.
  3. O soldado recebeu uma medalha por seu valor na batalha.
  4. A empresa decidiu implementar novas políticas para aumentar a produtividade.
  5. O novo funcionário passou por um processo de indução para aprender sobre a empresa.

Translation to Italian

  1. Alcune persone sono predisposte a determinate condizioni mediche.
  2. La metafora della vita come viaggio è comune.
  3. Il soldato fu premiato con una medaglia per il suo valore in battaglia.
  4. L'azienda ha deciso di attuare nuove politiche per migliorare la produttività.
  5. Il nuovo dipendente è stato sottoposto a un processo di inserimento per conoscere l'azienda.

Translation to German

  1. Manche Menschen sind für bestimmte Erkrankungen prädisponiert.
  2. Die Metapher vom Leben als einer Reise ist weit verbreitet.
  3. Der Soldat wurde für seine Tapferkeit im Kampf mit einer Medaille ausgezeichnet.
  4. Das Unternehmen beschloss, neue Richtlinien zur Verbesserung der Produktivität einzuführen.
  5. Der neue Mitarbeiter durchlief einen Einarbeitungsprozess, um das Unternehmen kennenzulernen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Некоторые люди предрасположены к определенным заболеваниям.
  2. Метафора жизни как путешествия является распространенной.
  3. За доблесть в бою солдат был награжден медалью.
  4. Компания решила внедрить новую политику для повышения производительности.
  5. Новый сотрудник прошел вводный процесс, чтобы узнать о компании.

Translation to English

  1. Some people are predisposed to certain medical conditions.
  2. The metaphor of life as a journey is a common one.
  3. The soldier was awarded a medal for his valor in battle.
  4. The company decided to implement new policies to improve productivity.
  5. The new employee underwent an induction process to learn about the company.

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Etymology

predisposed: From Latin "predisponere" meaning "to dispose beforehand"

metaphor: From the Greek word "metaphora," meaning "a transfer," "a carrying over"

valor: From the Latin word "valorem," meaning "worth, value, bravery"

implement: From the Latin word "implementum," meaning "a filling up, a fulfilling, a carrying out"

induction: From the Latin word "inductio," meaning "a leading in, an introduction"


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