Learn these words: sojourn, dowdy, avuncular, elapse, bashful (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

sojourn /ˈsodʒərn/dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/avuncular /əˈvəŋkjələr/elapse /əˈlæps/bashful /ˈbæʃfl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The family went on a sojourn to Europe and visited many famous landmarks.
  2. The librarian wore a dowdy outfit that was out of fashion.
  3. The avuncular uncle always had a kind word and a smile for his nieces and nephews.
  4. A year had already elapsed since the couple got married.
  5. The shy girl was too bashful to speak in front of the class.

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  • sojourn (stay, visit) - a temporary stay.
    =>[brief sojourn, extended sojourn, pleasant sojourn]
    - departure, exodus
  • dowdy (frumpy, unfashionable) - unfashionable and without style in appearance.
    =>[dowdy clothes, dowdy appearance, dowdy personality]
    - fashionable, stylish
  • avuncular (uncle-like, benevolent) - kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person.
    =>[avuncular figure, avuncular demeanor, avuncular advice]
    - uncle-like, fraternal
  • elapse (pass, expire) - (of time) pass or go by.
    =>[time elapsed, years elapsed, centuries elapsed]
    - pass, go by
  • bashful (shy, timid) - reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
    =>[bashful child, bashful teenager, bashful adult]
    - bold, confident

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Original Sentences

  1. The family went on a sojourn to Europe and visited many famous landmarks.
  2. The librarian wore a dowdy outfit that was out of fashion.
  3. The avuncular uncle always had a kind word and a smile for his nieces and nephews.
  4. A year had already elapsed since the couple got married.
  5. The shy girl was too bashful to speak in front of the class.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La familia viajó a Europa y visitó muchos lugares famosos.
  2. La bibliotecaria vestía un traje pasado de moda.
  3. El tío avuncular siempre tenía una palabra amable y una sonrisa para sus sobrinos.
  4. Ya había pasado un año desde que la pareja se casó.
  5. La tímida chica era demasiado tímida para hablar delante de la clase.

Translation to French

  1. La famille a fait un séjour en Europe et a visité de nombreux sites célèbres.
  2. La bibliothécaire portait une tenue terne qui n'était pas à la mode.
  3. L'oncle avunculaire avait toujours un mot gentil et un sourire pour ses neveux et nièces.
  4. Un an s'est déjà écoulé depuis que le couple s'est marié.
  5. La jeune fille timide n'osait pas prendre la parole devant la classe.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A família fez uma viagem à Europa e visitou muitos locais famosos.
  2. A bibliotecária usava uma roupa de mau gosto que estava fora de moda.
  3. O tio avuncular tinha sempre uma palavra simpática e um sorriso para as sobrinhas e sobrinhos.
  4. Já tinha passado um ano desde que o casal se tinha casado.
  5. A rapariga tímida era demasiado tímida para falar à frente da turma.

Translation to Italian

  1. La famiglia fece un soggiorno in Europa e visitò molti monumenti famosi.
  2. Il bibliotecario indossava un abito trasandato che era fuori moda.
  3. Lo zio avuncolare aveva sempre una parola gentile e un sorriso per i suoi nipoti.
  4. Era già trascorso un anno da quando la coppia si era sposata.
  5. La ragazza timida era troppo timida per parlare davanti alla classe.

Translation to German

  1. Die Familie reiste nach Europa und besuchte viele berühmte Sehenswürdigkeiten.
  2. Der Bibliothekar trug ein altbackenes Outfit, das aus der Mode kam.
  3. Der Onkel hatte immer ein freundliches Wort und ein Lächeln für seine Nichten und Neffen parat.
  4. Seit der Hochzeit des Paares war bereits ein Jahr vergangen.
  5. Das schüchterne Mädchen war zu schüchtern, um vor der Klasse zu sprechen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Семья отправилась в путешествие по Европе и посетила множество известных достопримечательностей.
  2. Библиотекарь был одет в неряшливый костюм, вышедший из моды.
  3. Добродушный дядя всегда находил доброе слово и улыбку для своих племянниц и племянников.
  4. Уже прошел год с тех пор, как пара поженилась.
  5. Застенчивая девочка была слишком застенчива, чтобы выступать перед классом.

Translation to English

  1. The family went on a sojourn to Europe and visited many famous landmarks.
  2. The librarian wore a dowdy outfit that was out of fashion.
  3. The avuncular uncle always had a kind word and a smile for his nieces and nephews.
  4. A year had already elapsed since the couple got married.
  5. The shy girl was too bashful to speak in front of the class.

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Etymology

sojourn: The word "sojourn" comes from the Old French word "sojourner," meaning "to stay temporarily." It refers to a temporary stay or visit, often in the sense of being used for travel or vacation

dowdy: The word "dowdy" comes from the Middle English word "doude," meaning "poorly dressed." It refers to someone or something that is unfashionable or unattractive, often in the sense of being outdated or frumpy

avuncular: The word "avuncular" comes from the Latin word "avunculus," meaning "maternal uncle." It refers to someone who is kind or helpful in a way that is reminiscent of a friendly uncle, often in the sense of being used to describe a warm or supportive personality

elapse: The word "elapse" comes from the Latin word "elapsus," meaning "slipped away." It refers to the passage of time or the occurrence of an event, often in the sense of being used to describe the passing of a deadline or expiration date

bashful: The word "bashful" comes from the Middle English word "baisch," meaning "shameful" or "modest." It refers to someone who is shy or easily embarrassed, often in the sense of being hesitant or timid in social situations


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