Learn these words: rugged, edict, warily, irresolute, needy (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

rugged /ˈrʌɡəd/edict /ˈiːdɪkt/warily /ˈwerəli/irresolute /ɪˈrezəluːt/needy /ˈniːdi/

Example Sentences

  1. The rugged terrain made it difficult to hike.
  2. The king issued an edict banning the use of plastic bags.
  3. The cat approached the mouse warily.
  4. The politician was irresolute in his decision-making.
  5. The charity provided food and shelter for the needy.

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  • rugged (rough, uneven) - having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.
    =>[rugged terrain, rugged coastline, rugged individual]
    - smooth, even
  • edict (decree, order) - an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
    =>[royal edict, papal edict, governmental edict]
    - withdrawal, revocation
  • warily (cautiously, carefully) - cautiously; carefully.
    =>[approach warily, proceed warily, speak warily]
    - carelessly, recklessly
  • irresolute (indecisive, hesitant) - showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
    =>[irresolute leader, irresolute decision, irresolute person]
    - resolute, determined
  • needy (impoverished, destitute) - (of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor.
    =>[needy child, needy person, needy animal]
    - independent, self-sufficient

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Original Sentences

  1. The rugged terrain made it difficult to hike.
  2. The king issued an edict banning the use of plastic bags.
  3. The cat approached the mouse warily.
  4. The politician was irresolute in his decision-making.
  5. The charity provided food and shelter for the needy.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El terreno escarpado dificultaba el senderismo.
  2. El rey promulgó un edicto que prohibía el uso de bolsas de plástico.
  3. El gato se acercó cautelosamente al ratón.
  4. El político se mostró indeciso en su toma de decisiones.
  5. La caridad proporcionaba comida y refugio a los necesitados.

Translation to French

  1. Le terrain accidenté rendait la randonnée difficile.
  2. Le roi a promulgué un décret interdisant l'utilisation de sacs en plastique.
  3. Le chat s'est approché de la souris avec méfiance.
  4. Le politicien était irrésolu dans sa prise de décision.
  5. L'association caritative fournit de la nourriture et un abri aux nécessiteux.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O terreno acidentado dificultava as caminhadas.
  2. O rei emitiu um decreto proibindo o uso de sacos de plástico.
  3. O gato aproxima-se do rato com cautela.
  4. O político mostra-se irresoluto nas suas decisões.
  5. A instituição de solidariedade social fornecia comida e abrigo aos necessitados.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il terreno accidentato rendeva difficile l'escursione.
  2. Il re emanò un editto che vietava l'uso dei sacchetti di plastica.
  3. Il gatto si avvicinò al topo con cautela.
  4. Il politico era irresoluto nel suo processo decisionale.
  5. L'organizzazione benefica ha fornito cibo e alloggio ai bisognosi.

Translation to German

  1. Das raue Gelände machte das Wandern schwierig.
  2. Der König erließ ein Edikt, das die Verwendung von Plastiktüten verbot.
  3. Die Katze näherte sich vorsichtig der Maus.
  4. Der Politiker war in seiner Entscheidungsfindung unentschlossen.
  5. Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation stellte den Bedürftigen Nahrung und Unterkunft zur Verfügung.

Translation to Russian

  1. Пересеченная местность затрудняла поход.
  2. Король издал указ, запрещающий использование пластиковых пакетов.
  3. Кот осторожно приблизился к мышке.
  4. Политик был нерешителен в принятии решений.
  5. Благотворительная организация предоставила еду и кров нуждающимся.

Translation to English

  1. The rugged terrain made it difficult to hike.
  2. The king issued an edict banning the use of plastic bags.
  3. The cat approached the mouse warily.
  4. The politician was irresolute in his decision-making.
  5. The charity provided food and shelter for the needy.

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Etymology

rugged: The word "rugged" comes from the Old Norse word "hrogn," meaning "rough" or "wrinkled." It refers to something that is rough or uneven, often in the sense of being difficult or challenging to navigate

edict: The word "edict" comes from the Latin word "edictum," meaning "proclamation" or "order." It refers to an official order or proclamation, often in the sense of being issued by a government or ruler

warily: The word "warily" comes from the Old English word "war," meaning "cautious" or "prudent." It refers to the act of being cautious or watchful, often in the sense of being alert to potential danger or risk

irresolute: The word "irresolute" comes from the Latin word "irresolutus," meaning "not resolved." It refers to someone who is indecisive or uncertain, often in the sense of being unable to make a firm decision or commitment

needy: The word "needy" comes from the Old English word "nied," meaning "need" or "necessity." It refers to someone who is in need or lacking something, often in the sense of being poor or disadvantaged


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