Learn these words: satire, extrapolate, elite, packet, perilous (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

satire /ˈsæˌtaɪər/extrapolate /ɪkˈstræpəˌlet/elite /əˈliːt/packet /ˈpækət/perilous /ˈperələs/

Example Sentences

  1. The cartoonist used satire to criticize the government's policies, making fun of their incompetence and corruption.
  2. Based on the data we have, we can extrapolate what the results will be in the future.
  3. The elite group of athletes were the best in the world, with skills and abilities that were unmatched.
  4. The packet of information contained everything we needed to know about the project.
  5. The journey through the mountains was perilous, with steep cliffs and treacherous terrain.

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  • satire (parody, mockery) - the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
    =>[political satire, social satire, literary satire]
    - praise, flattery
  • extrapolate (infer, deduce) - to estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating.
    =>[extrapolate data, extrapolate results, extrapolate trends]
    - interpolate, estimate
  • elite (exclusive, privileged) - a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
    =>[elite school, elite athlete, elite group]
    - ordinary, common
  • packet (package, bundle) - a small package or bundle of goods.
    =>[packet of data, packet of information, packet of seeds]
    - bundle, package
  • perilous (dangerous, risky) - full of danger or risk.
    =>[perilous journey, perilous situation, perilous adventure]
    - safe, secure

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Original Sentences

  1. The cartoonist used satire to criticize the government's policies, making fun of their incompetence and corruption.
  2. Based on the data we have, we can extrapolate what the results will be in the future.
  3. The elite group of athletes were the best in the world, with skills and abilities that were unmatched.
  4. The packet of information contained everything we needed to know about the project.
  5. The journey through the mountains was perilous, with steep cliffs and treacherous terrain.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El caricaturista utilizó la sátira para criticar las políticas del gobierno, burlándose de su incompetencia y corrupción.
  2. En base a los datos que tenemos podemos extrapolar cuáles serán los resultados en el futuro.
  3. El grupo de élite de atletas era el mejor del mundo, con habilidades y destrezas incomparables.
  4. El paquete de información contenía todo lo que necesitábamos saber sobre el proyecto.
  5. El viaje a través de las montañas fue peligroso, con acantilados escarpados y terreno traicionero.

Translation to French

  1. Le caricaturiste a utilisé la satire pour critiquer la politique du gouvernement, se moquant de son incompétence et de sa corruption.
  2. Sur la base des données dont nous disposons, nous pouvons extrapoler quels seront les résultats dans le futur.
  3. Le groupe d’athlètes d’élite était le meilleur au monde, doté de compétences et d’aptitudes inégalées.
  4. Le paquet d'informations contenait tout ce que nous devions savoir sur le projet.
  5. Le voyage à travers les montagnes était périlleux, avec des falaises abruptes et un terrain dangereux.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O cartunista usou a sátira para criticar as políticas do governo, zombando de sua incompetência e corrupção.
  2. Com base nos dados que temos, podemos extrapolar quais serão os resultados no futuro.
  3. O grupo de atletas de elite era o melhor do mundo, com habilidades e habilidades incomparáveis.
  4. O pacote de informações continha tudo o que precisávamos saber sobre o projeto.
  5. A viagem pelas montanhas foi perigosa, com penhascos íngremes e terrenos traiçoeiros.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il fumettista ha utilizzato la satira per criticare le politiche del governo, prendendosi gioco della sua incompetenza e corruzione.
  2. Sulla base dei dati che abbiamo, possiamo estrapolare quali saranno i risultati in futuro.
  3. Il gruppo d'élite di atleti era il migliore al mondo, con competenze e abilità senza eguali.
  4. Il pacchetto di informazioni conteneva tutto ciò che dovevamo sapere sul progetto.
  5. Il viaggio attraverso le montagne era pericoloso, con ripide scogliere e terreno insidioso.

Translation to German

  1. Der Karikaturist nutzte Satire, um die Politik der Regierung zu kritisieren und sich über deren Inkompetenz und Korruption lustig zu machen.
  2. Basierend auf den Daten, die wir haben, können wir ableiten, wie die Ergebnisse in der Zukunft aussehen werden.
  3. Die Elite-Athleten waren die besten der Welt und verfügten über Fähigkeiten und Fertigkeiten, die ihresgleichen suchten.
  4. Das Informationspaket enthielt alles, was wir über das Projekt wissen mussten.
  5. Die Reise durch die Berge war gefährlich, mit steilen Klippen und tückischem Gelände.

Translation to Russian

  1. Карикатурист использовал сатиру для критики политики правительства, высмеивая его некомпетентность и коррупцию.
  2. На основании имеющихся у нас данных мы можем экстраполировать, какими будут результаты в будущем.
  3. Элитная группа спортсменов была лучшей в мире, с непревзойденными навыками и способностями.
  4. Пакет информации содержал все, что нам нужно было знать о проекте.
  5. Путешествие через горы было опасным, с крутыми скалами и опасной местностью.

Translation to English

  1. The cartoonist used satire to criticize the government's policies, making fun of their incompetence and corruption.
  2. Based on the data we have, we can extrapolate what the results will be in the future.
  3. The elite group of athletes were the best in the world, with skills and abilities that were unmatched.
  4. The packet of information contained everything we needed to know about the project.
  5. The journey through the mountains was perilous, with steep cliffs and treacherous terrain.

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Etymology

satire: The word "satire" comes from the Latin word "satura," meaning "medley." It refers to a literary work that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or expose human folly or vice, often in the sense of being used to describe a work of social or political commentary

extrapolate: The word "extrapolate" comes from the Latin words "extra," meaning "beyond," and "polare," meaning "to polish." It refers to the act of extending or projecting data or information beyond the available evidence, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of making predictions or projections based on existing data

elite: The word "elite" comes from the French word "élite," meaning "chosen." It refers to a select group of people who are considered to be superior or privileged, often in the sense of being used to describe a group of people who are highly skilled or accomplished

packet: The word "packet" comes from the Middle English word "pakat," meaning "bundle." It refers to a small package or bundle of information, often in the sense of being used to describe a unit of data that is transmitted over a network

perilous: The word "perilous" comes from the Latin word "periculosus," meaning "dangerous." It refers to something that is full of danger or risk, often in the sense of being used to describe a hazardous or risky situation


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