Learn these words: retract, reminisce, abase, celestial, bland (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

retract /riˈtrækt/reminisce /ˌreməˈnɪs/abase /əˈbeɪs/celestial /səˈlestʃəl/bland /ˈblænd/

Example Sentences

  1. The politician was forced to retract his statement after it was proven false.
  2. The old friends sat around the campfire, reminiscing about their childhood adventures.
  3. The bully sought to abase his victim and make him feel inferior.
  4. The night sky was filled with celestial bodies, including stars and planets.
  5. The food was bland and tasteless, lacking any seasoning or flavor.

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  • retract (withdraw, take back) - to withdraw or take back (a statement or accusation).
    =>[retract a statement, retract an offer, retract a claim]
    - assert, reaffirm
  • reminisce (remember, recall) - to indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.
    =>[reminisce about childhood, reminisce about old times, reminisce about past experiences]
    - forget, move on
  • abase (humiliate, degrade) - to behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone).
    =>[abase oneself, abase another person, abase a nation]
    - exalt, uplift
  • celestial (heavenly, divine) - positioned in or relating to the sky or outer space; heavenly.
    =>[celestial bodies, celestial navigation, celestial phenomena]
    - terrestrial, earthly
  • bland (tasteless, mild) - lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
    =>[bland food, bland personality, bland writing]
    - flavorful, spicy

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Original Sentences

  1. The politician was forced to retract his statement after it was proven false.
  2. The old friends sat around the campfire, reminiscing about their childhood adventures.
  3. The bully sought to abase his victim and make him feel inferior.
  4. The night sky was filled with celestial bodies, including stars and planets.
  5. The food was bland and tasteless, lacking any seasoning or flavor.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El político se vio obligado a retractarse de su declaración después de que se demostró que era falsa.
  2. Los viejos amigos se sentaron alrededor de la fogata, recordando las aventuras de su infancia.
  3. El acosador buscaba humillar a su víctima y hacerla sentir inferior.
  4. El cielo nocturno estaba lleno de cuerpos celestes, incluidas estrellas y planetas.
  5. La comida era insípida y sin sabor, sin condimentos ni sabores.

Translation to French

  1. L'homme politique a été contraint de retirer sa déclaration après qu'elle s'est révélée fausse.
  2. Les vieux amis étaient assis autour du feu de camp, se remémorant leurs aventures d'enfance.
  3. L'intimidateur cherchait à humilier sa victime et à lui faire se sentir inférieur.
  4. Le ciel nocturne était rempli de corps célestes, notamment d’étoiles et de planètes.
  5. La nourriture était fade et insipide, dépourvue de tout assaisonnement ou saveur.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O político foi forçado a retirar sua declaração depois que ela se provou falsa.
  2. Os velhos amigos sentaram-se ao redor da fogueira, relembrando suas aventuras de infância.
  3. O agressor procurou humilhar a vítima e fazê-la se sentir inferior.
  4. O céu noturno estava cheio de corpos celestes, incluindo estrelas e planetas.
  5. A comida era sem graça e sem gosto, sem qualquer tempero ou sabor.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il politico è stato costretto a ritrattare la sua dichiarazione dopo che questa si è rivelata falsa.
  2. I vecchi amici si sedettero attorno al fuoco, ricordando le loro avventure d'infanzia.
  3. Il bullo cercava di umiliare la sua vittima e di farla sentire inferiore.
  4. Il cielo notturno era pieno di corpi celesti, comprese stelle e pianeti.
  5. Il cibo era insipido e insapore, privo di condimenti o sapori.

Translation to German

  1. Der Politiker musste seine Aussage zurückziehen, nachdem sich herausstellte, dass sie falsch war.
  2. Die alten Freunde saßen am Lagerfeuer und erinnerten sich an ihre Kindheitsabenteuer.
  3. Der Tyrann versuchte, sein Opfer zu demütigen und ihm ein Gefühl der Minderwertigkeit zu vermitteln.
  4. Der Nachthimmel war voller Himmelskörper, darunter Sterne und Planeten.
  5. Das Essen war langweilig und geschmacklos, es fehlte jegliche Würze oder Geschmack.

Translation to Russian

  1. Политик был вынужден отказаться от своего заявления после того, как оно оказалось ложным.
  2. Старые друзья сидели у костра, вспоминая приключения своего детства.
  3. Хулиган стремился унизить свою жертву и заставить ее почувствовать себя неполноценной.
  4. Ночное небо было заполнено небесными телами, включая звезды и планеты.
  5. Еда была пресной и безвкусной, без каких-либо приправ и вкуса.

Translation to English

  1. The politician was forced to retract his statement after it was proven false.
  2. The old friends sat around the campfire, reminiscing about their childhood adventures.
  3. The bully sought to abase his victim and make him feel inferior.
  4. The night sky was filled with celestial bodies, including stars and planets.
  5. The food was bland and tasteless, lacking any seasoning or flavor.

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Etymology

retract: The word "retract" comes from the Latin word "retractare," meaning "to draw back." It refers to the act of taking back or withdrawing something that has been said or done, often in the sense of being used to describe a retraction or correction of a statement or action

reminisce: The word "reminisce" comes from the Latin word "reminisci," meaning "to remember." It refers to the act of recalling or remembering past events or experiences, often in the sense of being used to describe a nostalgic or sentimental reflection

abase: The word "abase" comes from the Old French word "abaisser," meaning "to lower." It refers to the act of humiliating or degrading someone, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is belittled or made to feel inferior

celestial: The word "celestial" comes from the Latin word "caelestis," meaning "heavenly." It refers to something that is related to the sky or heavens, often in the sense of being used to describe astronomical or divine phenomena

bland: The word "bland" comes from the Latin word "blandus," meaning "smooth" or "flattering." It refers to something that is mild or unremarkable, often in the sense of being used to describe a taste or personality that is lacking in flavor or character


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