Learn these words: sarcastic, emendation, reserve, brackish, largesse (SAT/GRE & literary language)

Pronunciation

sarcastic /sarˈkæstɪk/emendation /ˌiːmenˈdeɪʃn̩/reserve /rəˈzɝːv/brackish /ˈbrækɪʃ/largesse /larˈɡes/

Example Sentences

1. His sarcastic comments were often misunderstood.
2. The editor made an emendation to the manuscript.
3. The soldier showed great reserve in the face of danger.
4. The water in the estuary was brackish, a mixture of salt and fresh water.
5. The wealthy philanthropist was known for his largesse and generosity.

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sarcastic (ironic, sardonic) - marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
=>[sarcastic remark, sarcastic tone, sarcastic attitude]
- sincere, genuine
sarcastic (ironic, sardonic) - marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
=>[sarcastic remark, sarcastic tone, sarcastic attitude]
- sincere, genuine


emendation (correction, improvement) - the act of making corrections or revisions to a text.
=>[textual emendation, critical emendation, emendation of a manuscript]
- error, mistake
emendation (correction, improvement) - the act of making corrections or revisions to a text.
=>[textual emendation, critical emendation, emendation of a manuscript]
- error, mistake


reserve (save, set aside) - a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
=>[cautious reserve, natural reserve, reserve of energy]
- openness, extroversion
reserve (save, set aside) - a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
=>[cautious reserve, natural reserve, reserve of energy]
- openness, extroversion


brackish (salty, briny) - slightly salty water, as in estuaries.
=>[brackish water, brackish taste, brackish environment]
- fresh, unsalted
brackish (salty, briny) - slightly salty water, as in estuaries.
=>[brackish water, brackish taste, brackish environment]
- fresh, unsalted


largesse (generosity, charity) - generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
=>[royal largesse, corporate largesse, philanthropic largesse]
- scarcity, poverty
largesse (generosity, charity) - generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
=>[royal largesse, corporate largesse, philanthropic largesse]
- scarcity, poverty

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Original Sentences

1. His sarcastic comments were often misunderstood.
2. The editor made an emendation to the manuscript.
3. The soldier showed great reserve in the face of danger.
4. The water in the estuary was brackish, a mixture of salt and fresh water.
5. The wealthy philanthropist was known for his largesse and generosity.

Translation to Spanish

1. Sus comentarios sarcásticos a menudo eran malinterpretados.
2. El editor hizo una modificación al manuscrito.
3. El soldado mostró gran reserva ante el peligro.
4. El agua del estuario era salobre, una mezcla de agua dulce y salada.
5. El rico filántropo era conocido por su generosidad y generosidad.

Translation to French

1. Ses commentaires sarcastiques étaient souvent mal compris.
2. L'éditeur a apporté une correction au manuscrit.
3. Le soldat fait preuve d'une grande réserve face au danger.
4. L'eau de l'estuaire était saumâtre, un mélange d'eau salée et d'eau douce.
5. Le riche philanthrope était connu pour ses largesses et sa générosité.

Translation to Portuguese

1. Seus comentários sarcásticos eram frequentemente mal interpretados.
2. O editor fez uma emenda no manuscrito.
3. O soldado demonstrou grande reserva diante do perigo.
4. A água do estuário era salobra, uma mistura de água salgada e doce.
5. O rico filantropo era conhecido por sua generosidade e generosidade.

Translation to Italian

1. I suoi commenti sarcastici venivano spesso fraintesi.
2. L'editore ha apportato una modifica al manoscritto.
3. Il soldato mostrò grande riserbo di fronte al pericolo.
4. L'acqua dell'estuario era salmastra, un misto di acqua dolce e salata.
5. Il ricco filantropo era noto per la sua generosità.

Translation to German

1. Seine sarkastischen Kommentare wurden oft missverstanden.
2. Der Herausgeber nahm eine Korrektur am Manuskript vor.
3. Der Soldat zeigte angesichts der Gefahr große Zurückhaltung.
4. Das Wasser in der Mündung war Brackwasser, eine Mischung aus Salz- und Süßwasser.
5. Der wohlhabende Philanthrop war für seine Großzügigkeit und Großzügigkeit bekannt.

Translation to Russian

1. Его саркастические комментарии часто понимались неправильно.
2. Редактор внес поправки в рукопись.
3. Солдат проявил большую сдержанность перед лицом опасности.
4. Вода в устье была солоноватой, представляла собой смесь соленой и пресной воды.
5. Богатый филантроп был известен своей щедростью и щедростью.

Translation to English

1. His sarcastic comments were often misunderstood.
2. The editor made an emendation to the manuscript.
3. The soldier showed great reserve in the face of danger.
4. The water in the estuary was brackish, a mixture of salt and fresh water.
5. The wealthy philanthropist was known for his largesse and generosity.

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Etymology

sarcastic: From the Greek word "sarkasmos," meaning "a sneer, a taunt"

emendation: From the Latin word "emendare," meaning "to correct, to amend"

reserve: From the Latin word "reservare," meaning "to keep back, to save"

brackish: From the Middle Dutch word "brac," meaning "salty"

largesse: From the Old French word "largesse," meaning "generosity, a gift"

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