Learn these words: sentiment, charismatic, wanton, cataclysm, fray (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

sentiment /ˈsentəmənt/charismatic /kerəzˈmætɪk/wanton /ˈwɑːntən/cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪsəm/fray /ˈfreɪ/

Example Sentences

  1. The sentiment of the crowd was one of excitement and anticipation.
  2. He was a charismatic leader who inspired his followers.
  3. The destruction of the building was wanton and unnecessary.
  4. The earthquake was a cataclysm that destroyed the city.
  5. The fabric began to fray after years of use.

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  • sentiment (feeling, emotion) - a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.
    =>[public sentiment, national sentiment, family sentiment]
    - rationality, logic
  • charismatic (charming, appealing) - exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others.
    =>[charismatic leader, charismatic speaker, charismatic personality]
    - dull, uninteresting
  • wanton (reckless, immoral) - deliberate and unprovoked; sexually unrestrained or promiscuous.
    =>[wanton destruction, wanton behavior, wanton disregard]
    - disciplined, controlled
  • cataclysm (disaster, upheaval) - a large-scale and violent event in the natural world or in human history.
    =>[cataclysmic event, cataclysmic change, cataclysmic consequences]
    - calm, serenity
  • fray (fight, skirmish) - a battle or fight.
    =>[fray at the edges, frayed nerves, fraying relationship]
    - repair, mend

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Original Sentences

  1. The sentiment of the crowd was one of excitement and anticipation.
  2. He was a charismatic leader who inspired his followers.
  3. The destruction of the building was wanton and unnecessary.
  4. The earthquake was a cataclysm that destroyed the city.
  5. The fabric began to fray after years of use.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El sentimiento de la multitud era de excitación y expectación.
  2. Era un líder carismático que inspiraba a sus seguidores.
  3. La destrucción del edificio fue gratuita e innecesaria.
  4. El terremoto fue un cataclismo que destruyó la ciudad.
  5. El tejido empezó a deshilacharse tras años de uso.

Translation to French

  1. Le sentiment de la foule était l'excitation et l'anticipation.
  2. Il était un leader charismatique qui inspirait ses partisans.
  3. La destruction du bâtiment était gratuite et inutile.
  4. Le tremblement de terre a été un cataclysme qui a détruit la ville.
  5. Le tissu a commencé à s'effilocher après des années d'utilisation.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O sentimento da multidão era de entusiasmo e expectativa.
  2. Ele era um líder carismático que inspirava seus seguidores.
  3. A destruição do edifício foi arbitrária e desnecessária.
  4. O terremoto foi um cataclismo que destruiu a cidade.
  5. O tecido começou a se desgastar após anos de uso.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il sentimento della folla era di eccitazione e attesa.
  2. Era un leader carismatico che ispirava i suoi seguaci.
  3. La distruzione dell'edificio è stata sconsiderata e non necessaria.
  4. Il terremoto fu un cataclisma che distrusse la città.
  5. Il tessuto cominciò a sfilacciarsi dopo anni di utilizzo.

Translation to German

  1. Die Stimmung in der Menge war von Aufregung und Vorfreude geprägt.
  2. Er war ein charismatischer Anführer, der seine Anhänger inspirierte.
  3. Die Zerstörung des Gebäudes war mutwillig und unnötig.
  4. Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt zerstörte.
  5. Die Bausubstanz begann nach jahrelangem Gebrauch auszufransen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Настроение толпы было восторженным и предвкушающим.
  2. Он был харизматичным лидером, вдохновлявшим своих последователей.
  3. Разрушение здания было бессмысленным и ненужным.
  4. Землетрясение было катаклизмом, разрушившим город.
  5. Ткань начала истираться после многих лет использования.

Translation to English

  1. The sentiment of the crowd was one of excitement and anticipation.
  2. He was a charismatic leader who inspired his followers.
  3. The destruction of the building was wanton and unnecessary.
  4. The earthquake was a cataclysm that destroyed the city.
  5. The fabric began to fray after years of use.

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Etymology

sentiment: The word "sentiment" comes from the Latin word "sentimentum," meaning "feeling" or "opinion." It refers to a personal feeling or attitude towards something, often based on emotion rather than reason

charismatic: The word "charismatic" comes from the Greek word "charisma," meaning "gift of grace." It refers to someone who has a compelling and attractive personality or leadership style that inspires others

wanton: The word "wanton" comes from the Old English word "wanaht," meaning "lacking in discipline or restraint." It refers to something that is reckless, cruel, or immoral, often without regard for consequences

cataclysm: The word "cataclysm" comes from the Greek word "kataklusmos," meaning "deluge" or "flood." It refers to a violent and sudden upheaval or disaster, often with widespread destruction or loss of life

fray: The word "fray" comes from the Old French word "frai," meaning "a brawl or skirmish." It refers to a noisy and disorderly fight or argument


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