Learn these words: recondite, trove, pittance, unique, intermediate (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

recondite /ˈrekənˌdaɪt/trove /troʊv/pittance /ˈpɪtəns/unique /juːˈniːk/intermediate /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

Example Sentences

  1. The book's recondite language made it difficult for me to understand.
  2. The treasure hunter discovered a trove of ancient artifacts in the ruins.
  3. The waiter received only a pittance of a tip for his excellent service.
  4. The painting was unique, unlike anything I had ever seen before.
  5. The course was designed for students with intermediate knowledge of the subject.

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  • recondite (obscure, esoteric) - little known; abstruse.
    =>[recondite knowledge, recondite subject, recondite language]
    - obvious, well-known
  • trove (collection, treasure) - a store of valuable or delightful things.
    =>[trove of artifacts, trove of information, trove of memories]
    - loss, absence
  • pittance (small amount, meager wage) - a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
    =>[pittance of money, pittance of food, pittance of attention]
    - abundance, wealth
  • unique (one-of-a-kind, distinct) - being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
    =>[unique experience, unique perspective, unique style]
    - common, ordinary
  • intermediate (middle, in-between) - coming between two things in time, place, order, character, etc.
    =>[intermediate step, intermediate level, intermediate result]
    - extreme, absolute

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Original Sentences

  1. The book's recondite language made it difficult for me to understand.
  2. The treasure hunter discovered a trove of ancient artifacts in the ruins.
  3. The waiter received only a pittance of a tip for his excellent service.
  4. The painting was unique, unlike anything I had ever seen before.
  5. The course was designed for students with intermediate knowledge of the subject.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El lenguaje recóndito del libro me hizo difícil entenderlo.
  2. El cazador de tesoros descubrió un tesoro de artefactos antiguos en las ruinas.
  3. El camarero recibió sólo una pequeña propina por su excelente servicio.
  4. La pintura era única, diferente a todo lo que había visto antes.
  5. El curso fue diseñado para estudiantes con conocimientos intermedios de la materia.

Translation to French

  1. Le langage obscur du livre m'a rendu difficile à comprendre.
  2. Le chasseur de trésor a découvert un trésor d'objets anciens dans les ruines.
  3. Le serveur n'a reçu qu'un pourboire dérisoire pour son excellent service.
  4. Le tableau était unique, contrairement à tout ce que j'avais jamais vu auparavant.
  5. Le cours a été conçu pour les étudiants ayant une connaissance intermédiaire du sujet.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A linguagem recôndita do livro dificultou minha compreensão.
  2. O caçador de tesouros descobriu um tesouro de artefatos antigos nas ruínas.
  3. O garçom recebeu apenas uma ninharia de gorjeta por seu excelente serviço.
  4. A pintura era única, diferente de tudo que eu já tinha visto antes.
  5. O curso foi pensado para alunos com conhecimento intermediário no assunto.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il linguaggio recondito del libro mi ha reso difficile la comprensione.
  2. Il cacciatore di tesori ha scoperto un tesoro di antichi manufatti tra le rovine.
  3. Il cameriere ha ricevuto solo una mancia irrisoria per il suo eccellente servizio.
  4. Il dipinto era unico, diverso da qualsiasi cosa avessi mai visto prima.
  5. Il corso è stato pensato per gli studenti con una conoscenza intermedia della materia.

Translation to German

  1. Die undurchsichtige Sprache des Buches machte es für mich schwierig, es zu verstehen.
  2. Der Schatzsucher entdeckte in den Ruinen einen Schatz antiker Artefakte.
  3. Der Kellner erhielt für seinen hervorragenden Service nur ein kleines Trinkgeld.
  4. Das Gemälde war einzigartig, anders als alles, was ich jemals zuvor gesehen hatte.
  5. Der Kurs richtete sich an Studierende mit mittleren Fachkenntnissen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Из-за непонятного языка книги мне было трудно ее понять.
  2. Охотник за сокровищами обнаружил в руинах клад древних артефактов.
  3. За превосходное обслуживание официант получил лишь мизерные чаевые.
  4. Картина была уникальной, непохожей ни на что, что я когда-либо видел раньше.
  5. Курс рассчитан на студентов со средним уровнем знаний по предмету.

Translation to English

  1. The book's recondite language made it difficult for me to understand.
  2. The treasure hunter discovered a trove of ancient artifacts in the ruins.
  3. The waiter received only a pittance of a tip for his excellent service.
  4. The painting was unique, unlike anything I had ever seen before.
  5. The course was designed for students with intermediate knowledge of the subject.

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Etymology

recondite: The word "recondite" comes from the Latin word "reconditus," meaning "hidden" or "obscure." It refers to something that is difficult or obscure to understand, often in the sense of being used to describe a topic or subject that is esoteric or specialized

trove: The word "trove" comes from the Middle English word "trof," meaning "treasure." It refers to a collection or discovery of valuable or interesting things, often in the sense of being used to describe a cache or hoard of items

pittance: The word "pittance" comes from the Old French word "pitance," meaning "allowance." It refers to a small or inadequate amount of money or compensation, often in the sense of being used to describe a meager salary or wage

unique: The word "unique" comes from the Latin word "unicus," meaning "one of a kind." It refers to something that is singular or unparalleled, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is distinctive or unusual

intermediate: The word "intermediate" comes from the Latin word "intermedius," meaning "in between." It refers to something that is in the middle or between two things, often in the sense of being used to describe a level or stage that is between beginner and advanced


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