Learn these words: refute, deface, chauvinistic, resurgence, cohesion (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

refute /rəˈfjuːt/deface /dəˈfeɪs/chauvinistic /ˌʃoʊvɪnˈɪstɪk/resurgence /riˈsɝːdʒəns/cohesion /koʊˈhiːʒn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. He was able to refute the argument with evidence.
  2. The graffiti defaced the building's walls.
  3. His chauvinistic attitude towards women was unacceptable.
  4. The city experienced a resurgence in tourism.
  5. The team's cohesion was evident in their performance.

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

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  • refute (disprove, contradict) - prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
    =>[refute a claim, refute an argument, refute a theory]
    - corroborate, support
  • deface (mar, spoil) - spoil the surface or appearance of (something), especially with writing or drawing.
    =>[deface a statue, deface a painting, deface a building]
    - enhance, improve
  • chauvinistic (sexist, biased) - feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
    =>[chauvinistic attitude, chauvinistic remarks, chauvinistic behavior]
    - egalitarian, open-minded
  • resurgence (revival, comeback) - an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
    =>[resurgence of interest, resurgence of popularity, resurgence of a movement]
    - decline, decay
  • cohesion (unity, coherence) - the action or fact of forming a united whole.
    =>[social cohesion, national cohesion, group cohesion]
    - fragmentation, disunity

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Original Sentences

  1. He was able to refute the argument with evidence.
  2. The graffiti defaced the building's walls.
  3. His chauvinistic attitude towards women was unacceptable.
  4. The city experienced a resurgence in tourism.
  5. The team's cohesion was evident in their performance.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Pudo refutar el argumento con pruebas.
  2. Los graffitis desfiguraron las paredes del edificio.
  3. Su actitud chauvinista hacia las mujeres era inaceptable.
  4. La ciudad experimentó un resurgimiento del turismo.
  5. La cohesión del equipo se hizo evidente en su actuación.

Translation to French

  1. Il a pu réfuter l'argument avec des preuves.
  2. Les graffitis ont ravagé les murs du bâtiment.
  3. Son attitude chauvine envers les femmes était inacceptable.
  4. La ville a connu un regain de tourisme.
  5. La cohésion de l'équipe s'est manifestée dans leur performance.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ele foi capaz de refutar o argumento com provas.
  2. As pichações desfiguraram as paredes do prédio.
  3. Sua atitude chauvinista em relação às mulheres era inaceitável.
  4. A cidade experimentou um ressurgimento do turismo.
  5. A coesão da equipe ficou evidente em seu desempenho.

Translation to Italian

  1. Riuscì a confutare l'argomento con delle prove.
  2. I graffiti hanno deturpato i muri dell'edificio.
  3. Il suo atteggiamento sciovinista nei confronti delle donne era inaccettabile.
  4. La città ha conosciuto una ripresa del turismo.
  5. La coesione della squadra era evidente nelle sue prestazioni.

Translation to German

  1. Er konnte das Argument mit Beweisen widerlegen.
  2. Das Graffiti verunstaltete die Wände des Gebäudes.
  3. Seine chauvinistische Haltung gegenüber Frauen war inakzeptabel.
  4. Die Stadt erlebte einen Aufschwung des Tourismus.
  5. Der Zusammenhalt der Mannschaft zeigte sich in ihrer Leistung.

Translation to Russian

  1. Он смог опровергнуть этот аргумент с помощью доказательств.
  2. Граффити испортило стены здания.
  3. Его шовинистическое отношение к женщинам было неприемлемо.
  4. В городе наблюдается возрождение туризма.
  5. Сплоченность команды была очевидна в их игре.

Translation to English

  1. He was able to refute the argument with evidence.
  2. The graffiti defaced the building's walls.
  3. His chauvinistic attitude towards women was unacceptable.
  4. The city experienced a resurgence in tourism.
  5. The team's cohesion was evident in their performance.

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Etymology

refute: The word "refute" comes from the Latin word "refutare," which means "to check, suppress." The word "refutare" is a combination of "re-" (meaning "back") and "futare" (meaning "to beat, strike")

deface: The word "deface" comes from the Old French word "desfacier," which means "to disfigure." The word is a combination of "des-" (meaning "away") and "face" (meaning "appearance")

chauvinistic: The word "chauvinistic" comes from the French word "chauvinisme," which refers to excessive patriotism or nationalism. The word is named after Nicolas Chauvin, a soldier in Napoleon's army who was known for his extreme loyalty to the emperor

resurgence: The word "resurgence" comes from the Latin word "resurgere," which means "to rise again." The word is often used to describe a revival or renewed interest in something

cohesion: The word "cohesion" comes from the Latin word "cohaerere," which means "to stick together." The word is often used to describe the degree to which the parts of a whole are connected or unified


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