Learn these words: rubric, biased, yowl, flexible, automaton (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

rubric /ˈruːbrɪk/biased /ˈbaɪəst/yowl /jaʊl/flexible /ˈfleksəbl̩/automaton /ɒˈtɑːməˌtɑːn/

Example Sentences

  1. The teacher provided a rubric for the students to follow.
  2. The biased reporting of the news channel was criticized by the public.
  3. The cat let out a loud yowl when it saw the mouse.
  4. The yoga instructor was very flexible and could do all sorts of poses.
  5. The factory had many automatons that worked tirelessly to produce goods.

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  • rubric (heading, title) - a heading on a document.
    =>[rubric for grading, rubric for writing, rubric for assessment]
    - no clear rules or guidelines, ambiguity
  • biased (prejudiced, partial) - unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
    =>[biased opinion, biased news coverage, biased judge]
    - impartial, neutral
  • yowl (howl, wail) - to make a loud, wailing cry.
    =>[yowl of a cat, yowl of a dog, yowl of a baby]
    - whisper, murmur
  • flexible (pliable, adaptable) - capable of bending easily without breaking.
    =>[flexible material, flexible schedule, flexible thinking]
    - rigid, inflexible
  • automaton (robot, machine) - a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being.
    =>[mindless automaton, obedient automaton, mechanical automaton]
    - human, living person

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Original Sentences

  1. The teacher provided a rubric for the students to follow.
  2. The biased reporting of the news channel was criticized by the public.
  3. The cat let out a loud yowl when it saw the mouse.
  4. The yoga instructor was very flexible and could do all sorts of poses.
  5. The factory had many automatons that worked tirelessly to produce goods.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El profesor proporcionó una rúbrica a los alumnos.
  2. El público criticó la información sesgada del canal de noticias.
  3. El gato lanzó un fuerte aullido cuando vio al ratón.
  4. El profesor de yoga era muy flexible y podía hacer todo tipo de posturas.
  5. La fábrica tenía muchos autómatas que trabajaban incansablemente para producir bienes.

Translation to French

  1. L'enseignant a fourni une grille d'évaluation aux étudiants.
  2. Le public a critiqué la partialité des informations diffusées par la chaîne d'information.
  3. Le chat a poussé un grand cri lorsqu'il a vu la souris.
  4. Le professeur de yoga est très souple et peut faire toutes sortes de poses.
  5. L'usine comptait de nombreux automates qui travaillaient sans relâche pour produire des biens.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O professor forneceu uma grelha de avaliação para os alunos seguirem.
  2. A reportagem tendenciosa do canal de notícias foi criticada pelo público.
  3. O gato soltou um uivo alto quando viu o rato.
  4. O instrutor de ioga era muito flexível e conseguia fazer todo o tipo de poses.
  5. A fábrica tinha muitos autómatos que trabalhavam incansavelmente para produzir bens.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'insegnante ha fornito agli studenti una guida da seguire.
  2. La segnalazione parziale del canale di notizie è stata criticata dal pubblico.
  3. Il gatto emise un forte ululato quando vide il topo.
  4. L'istruttore di yoga era molto flessibile e poteva fare tutti i tipi di pose.
  5. La fabbrica aveva molti automi che lavoravano instancabilmente per produrre beni.

Translation to German

  1. Der Lehrer stellte den Schülern eine Rubrik zur Verfügung, der sie folgen sollten.
  2. Die einseitige Berichterstattung des Nachrichtensenders wurde von der Öffentlichkeit kritisiert.
  3. Die Katze jaulte laut auf, als sie die Maus sah.
  4. Der Yogalehrer war sehr flexibel und konnte alle möglichen Posen machen.
  5. Die Fabrik verfügte über viele Automaten, die unermüdlich daran arbeiteten, Waren herzustellen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Учитель предложил учащимся задание, которому они должны следовать.
  2. Предвзятое освещение новостного канала подверглось критике со стороны общественности.
  3. Кот громко завыл, увидев мышь.
  4. Инструктор по йоге был очень гибким и мог выполнять любые позы.
  5. На фабрике было множество автоматов, которые неустанно трудились, производя продукцию.

Translation to English

  1. The teacher provided a rubric for the students to follow.
  2. The biased reporting of the news channel was criticized by the public.
  3. The cat let out a loud yowl when it saw the mouse.
  4. The yoga instructor was very flexible and could do all sorts of poses.
  5. The factory had many automatons that worked tirelessly to produce goods.

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Etymology

rubric: The word "rubric" comes from the Latin word "rubrica," meaning "red ochre." It refers to a set of instructions or guidelines, often in the sense of being used for grading or evaluating something

biased: The word "biased" comes from the Old French word "biais," meaning "slant" or "oblique." It refers to someone or something that is unfairly or prejudicially inclined towards a particular person, group, or idea, often in the sense of being partial or discriminatory

yowl: The word "yowl" comes from the Middle English word "yowlen," meaning "to howl or wail." It refers to a loud and mournful cry or sound, often in the sense of being used by animals

flexible: The word "flexible" comes from the Latin word "flectere," meaning "to bend." It refers to something that is pliable or adaptable, often in the sense of being able to bend or change shape without breaking

automaton: The word "automaton" comes from the Greek word "automatos," meaning "self-moving." It refers to a machine or device that is capable of performing a series of predetermined actions or movements, often in the sense of being used for automation or robotics


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