Learn these words: reservoir, subjugate, demolish, happy-go-lucky, riveting (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

reservoir /ˈrezəˌvwɑːr/subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡet/demolish /dəˈmɑːlɪʃ/happy-go-lucky /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/riveting /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  1. The reservoir was filled to the brim after the heavy rain.
  2. The dictator tried to subjugate the people, but they fought back.
  3. The hurricane demolished the entire town, leaving nothing but rubble.
  4. The happy-go-lucky child always had a smile on their face.
  5. The book was so riveting that I couldn't put it down.

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  • reservoir (storage, container) - a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
    =>[reservoir of water, reservoir of knowledge, reservoir of talent]
    - source, spring
  • subjugate (conquer, dominate) - to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
    =>[subjugate a people, subjugate a nation, subjugate a group]
    - liberate, free
  • demolish (destroy, wreck) - to pull or knock down (a building); to defeat or humiliate (someone) completely.
    =>[demolish a building, demolish a structure, demolish an argument]
    - build, construct
  • happy-go-lucky (carefree, lighthearted) - cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree.
    =>[happy-go-lucky attitude, happy-go-lucky personality, happy-go-lucky disposition]
    - serious, somber
  • riveting (fascinating, captivating) - completely engrossing; fascinating.
    =>[riveting story, riveting performance, riveting presentation]
    - dull, boring

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Original Sentences

  1. The reservoir was filled to the brim after the heavy rain.
  2. The dictator tried to subjugate the people, but they fought back.
  3. The hurricane demolished the entire town, leaving nothing but rubble.
  4. The happy-go-lucky child always had a smile on their face.
  5. The book was so riveting that I couldn't put it down.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El depósito se llenó hasta el borde después de las fuertes lluvias.
  2. El dictador intentó subyugar al pueblo, pero éste se defendió.
  3. El huracán destruyó todo el pueblo, dejando nada más que escombros.
  4. El niño despreocupado siempre tenía una sonrisa en su rostro.
  5. El libro fue tan fascinante que no pude dejarlo.

Translation to French

  1. Le réservoir a été rempli à ras bord après les fortes pluies.
  2. Le dictateur a tenté de soumettre le peuple, mais celui-ci a riposté.
  3. L'ouragan a détruit toute la ville, ne laissant que des décombres.
  4. L’enfant insouciant avait toujours le sourire aux lèvres.
  5. Le livre était tellement captivant que je n'ai pas pu le lâcher.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O reservatório ficou cheio até a borda após as fortes chuvas.
  2. O ditador tentou subjugar o povo, mas ele revidou.
  3. O furacão demoliu a cidade inteira, deixando apenas escombros.
  4. A criança despreocupada sempre tinha um sorriso no rosto.
  5. O livro era tão fascinante que não consegui largá-lo.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il serbatoio è stato riempito fino all'orlo dopo la forte pioggia.
  2. Il dittatore ha cercato di sottomettere il popolo, ma questo ha reagito.
  3. L'uragano ha demolito l'intera città, lasciando solo macerie.
  4. Il bambino spensierato aveva sempre un sorriso sulle labbra.
  5. Il libro era così avvincente che non riuscivo a metterlo giù.

Translation to German

  1. Nach dem starken Regen war der Stausee bis zum Rand gefüllt.
  2. Der Diktator versuchte, das Volk zu unterwerfen, aber es wehrte sich.
  3. Der Hurrikan zerstörte die gesamte Stadt und hinterließ nur Trümmer.
  4. Das fröhliche Kind hatte immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht.
  5. Das Buch war so fesselnd, dass ich es nicht aus der Hand legen konnte.

Translation to Russian

  1. После сильного дождя водохранилище было заполнено до краев.
  2. Диктатор пытался подчинить себе народ, но он дал отпор.
  3. Ураган разрушил весь город, не оставив ничего, кроме обломков.
  4. На лице беспечного ребенка всегда была улыбка.
  5. Книга настолько захватила, что я не смогла от нее оторваться.

Translation to English

  1. The reservoir was filled to the brim after the heavy rain.
  2. The dictator tried to subjugate the people, but they fought back.
  3. The hurricane demolished the entire town, leaving nothing but rubble.
  4. The happy-go-lucky child always had a smile on their face.
  5. The book was so riveting that I couldn't put it down.

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Etymology

reservoir: The word "reservoir" comes from the French word "réservoir," meaning "a place where water is collected." It refers to a natural or artificial storage area for water or other fluids, often in the sense of being used to describe a dam or lake

subjugate: The word "subjugate" comes from the Latin word "subjugare," meaning "to bring under yoke." It refers to the act of conquering or dominating someone or something, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or group that is oppressed or controlled by another

demolish: The word "demolish" comes from the Latin word "demoliri," meaning "to pull down." It refers to the act of destroying or tearing down something, often in the sense of being used to describe a building or structure that is being demolished

happy-go-lucky: The phrase "happy-go-lucky" is a colloquialism that means "carefree or unconcerned." Its etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century

riveting: The word "riveting" comes from the Middle English word "rive," meaning "to fix or fasten." It refers to something that is captivating or engrossing, often in the sense of being used to describe a story or performance that is compelling or absorbing


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