Learn these words: prevaricate, ad infinitum, clandestine, inscribe, tutelage (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

prevaricate /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/ad infinitum /æd ˌɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/clandestine /klænˈdestən/inscribe /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/tutelage /ˈtjuːtəlɪdʒ/

Example Sentences

  1. He was known to prevaricate when confronted with the truth.
  2. The argument went on ad infinitum.
  3. The meeting was held in a clandestine location.
  4. He inscribed his name on the wall.
  5. He was under the tutelage of a famous artist.

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  • prevaricate (equivocate, dodge) - speak or act in an evasive way.
    =>[prevaricate to avoid blame, prevaricate to protect someone else, prevaricate to gain time]
    - tell the truth, be honest
  • ad infinitum (endlessly, forever) - endlessly; without limit.
    =>[continue ad infinitum, argue ad infinitum, regress ad infinitum]
    - finite, limited
  • clandestine (secret, covert) - kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
    =>[clandestine meeting, clandestine operation, clandestine organization]
    - overt, open
  • inscribe (engrave, write) - write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.
    =>[inscribe a name on a monument, inscribe a message on a wall, inscribe a date on a piece of jewelry]
    - erase, remove
  • tutelage (guidance, instruction) - protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.
    =>[tutelage of a master, tutelage of a mentor, tutelage of an expert]
    - autonomy, independence

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Original Sentences

  1. He was known to prevaricate when confronted with the truth.
  2. The argument went on ad infinitum.
  3. The meeting was held in a clandestine location.
  4. He inscribed his name on the wall.
  5. He was under the tutelage of a famous artist.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Se sabía que evadía cuando se enfrentaba a la verdad.
  2. La discusión continuó hasta el infinito.
  3. La reunión se llevó a cabo en un lugar clandestino.
  4. Escribió su nombre en la pared.
  5. Estuvo bajo la tutela de un artista famoso.

Translation to French

  1. Il était connu pour tergiverser lorsqu’il était confronté à la vérité.
  2. La dispute s’est poursuivie à l’infini.
  3. La réunion s'est tenue dans un lieu clandestin.
  4. Il a inscrit son nom sur le mur.
  5. Il était sous la tutelle d'un artiste célèbre.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ele era conhecido por tergiversar quando confrontado com a verdade.
  2. A discussão continuou ad infinitum.
  3. A reunião foi realizada em um local clandestino.
  4. Ele inscreveu seu nome na parede.
  5. Ele estava sob a tutela de um artista famoso.

Translation to Italian

  1. Era noto per tergiversare quando veniva messo di fronte alla verità.
  2. La discussione andò avanti all'infinito.
  3. L'incontro si tenne in un luogo clandestino.
  4. Ha scritto il suo nome sul muro.
  5. Era sotto la tutela di un famoso artista.

Translation to German

  1. Es war bekannt, dass er vorsätzlich vorging, wenn er mit der Wahrheit konfrontiert wurde.
  2. Der Streit dauerte bis ins Unendliche.
  3. Das Treffen fand an einem geheimen Ort statt.
  4. Er schrieb seinen Namen an die Wand.
  5. Er stand unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.

Translation to Russian

  1. Он был известен своей склонностью уклоняться от ответа, когда сталкивался с истиной.
  2. Спор продолжался до бесконечности.
  3. Встреча прошла в секретном месте.
  4. Он написал свое имя на стене.
  5. Он находился под опекой известного художника.

Translation to English

  1. He was known to prevaricate when confronted with the truth.
  2. The argument went on ad infinitum.
  3. The meeting was held in a clandestine location.
  4. He inscribed his name on the wall.
  5. He was under the tutelage of a famous artist.

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Etymology

prevaricate: The word "prevaricate" comes from the Latin word "praevaricari," which means "to walk crookedly." The word is often used to describe someone who speaks or acts in an evasive or deceptive manner

ad infinitum: The Latin phrase "ad infinitum" means "to infinity" or "endlessly." The phrase is often used to describe something that continues without limit

clandestine: The word "clandestine" comes from the Latin word "clandestinus," which means "hidden, secret." The word is often used to describe something that is done in secret or kept hidden from view

inscribe: The word "inscribe" comes from the Latin word "inscribere," which means "to write on." The word is often used to describe the act of writing or carving words or symbols onto a surface

tutelage: The word "tutelage" comes from the Latin word "tutela," which means "guardianship." The word is often used to describe the act of being under the guidance or protection of someone else


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