Learn these words: syllabus, legion, redundant, redemptive, concur (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/legion /ˈliːdʒən/redundant /rəˈdəndənt/redemptive /rəˈdemptɪv/concur /kənˈkɝː/

Example Sentences

  1. The syllabus for the course includes weekly readings and a final project.
  2. The army was made up of a legion of soldiers.
  3. The company had to lay off workers due to redundant positions.
  4. The protagonist's journey was one of redemptive self-discovery.
  5. I concur with your assessment of the situation.

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  • syllabus (curriculum, outline) - an outline or summary of the main points of a course of study or of the contents of a book, typically presented at the beginning of a course.
    =>[syllabus for a course, syllabus for a seminar, syllabus for a workshop]
    - outline, summary
  • legion (multitude, army) - a vast number of people or things; a large military unit.
    =>[legion of fans, legion of followers, legion of supporters]
    - few, handful
  • redundant (unnecessary, superfluous) - not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
    =>[redundant information, redundant system, redundant feature]
    - essential, necessary
  • redemptive (saving, restorative) - serving to redeem or save.
    =>[redemptive act, redemptive moment, redemptive story]
    - harmful, destructive
  • concur (agree, coincide) - to be of the same opinion; to agree.
    =>[concur with an opinion, concur with a decision, concur with a judgment]
    - disagree, dissent

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Original Sentences

  1. The syllabus for the course includes weekly readings and a final project.
  2. The army was made up of a legion of soldiers.
  3. The company had to lay off workers due to redundant positions.
  4. The protagonist's journey was one of redemptive self-discovery.
  5. I concur with your assessment of the situation.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El plan de estudios del curso incluye lecturas semanales y un proyecto final.
  2. El ejército estaba formado por una legión de soldados.
  3. La empresa tuvo que despedir trabajadores debido a puestos redundantes.
  4. El viaje del protagonista fue de autodescubrimiento redentor.
  5. Estoy de acuerdo con su evaluación de la situación.

Translation to French

  1. Le programme du cours comprend des lectures hebdomadaires et un projet final.
  2. L'armée était composée d'une légion de soldats.
  3. L'entreprise a dû licencier du personnel en raison de postes redondants.
  4. Le voyage du protagoniste a été celui d’une découverte de soi rédemptrice.
  5. Je suis d'accord avec votre évaluation de la situation.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O programa do curso inclui leituras semanais e um projeto final.
  2. O exército era formado por uma legião de soldados.
  3. A empresa teve de demitir trabalhadores devido a cargos redundantes.
  4. A jornada do protagonista foi uma jornada de autodescoberta redentora.
  5. Concordo com sua avaliação da situação.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il programma del corso prevede letture settimanali e un progetto finale.
  2. L'esercito era composto da una legione di soldati.
  3. L'azienda ha dovuto licenziare i lavoratori per esubero di personale.
  4. Il viaggio del protagonista è stato un viaggio di riscoperta di sé stesso.
  5. Concordo con la sua valutazione della situazione.

Translation to German

  1. Der Lehrplan für den Kurs umfasst wöchentliche Lesungen und ein Abschlussprojekt.
  2. Die Armee bestand aus einer Legion von Soldaten.
  3. Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund von Stellenabbau Mitarbeiter entlassen.
  4. Die Reise des Protagonisten war eine Reise der erlösenden Selbstfindung.
  5. Ich stimme Ihrer Einschätzung der Lage zu.

Translation to Russian

  1. Программа курса включает еженедельные чтения и итоговый проект.
  2. Армия состояла из легиона солдат.
  3. Компании пришлось уволить сотрудников из-за сокращения должностей.
  4. Путешествие главного героя было путешествием искупительного самопознания.
  5. Я согласен с вашей оценкой ситуации.

Translation to English

  1. The syllabus for the course includes weekly readings and a final project.
  2. The army was made up of a legion of soldiers.
  3. The company had to lay off workers due to redundant positions.
  4. The protagonist's journey was one of redemptive self-discovery.
  5. I concur with your assessment of the situation.

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Etymology

syllabus: The word "syllabus" comes from the Latin word "syllabus," meaning "list." It refers to an outline or summary of a course of study, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of curriculum or instruction.

legion: The word "legion" comes from the Latin word "legio," meaning "a body of soldiers." It refers to a large number or multitude, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of multitude or abundance.

redundant: The word "redundant" comes from the Latin word "redundare," meaning "to overflow." It refers to something that is unnecessary or superfluous, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of excess or redundancy.

redemptive: The word "redemptive" comes from the Latin word "redemptio," meaning "a buying back." It refers to something that is restorative or salvific, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of redemption or salvation.

concur: The word "concur" comes from the Latin word "concurrere," meaning "to run together." It refers to the act of agreeing or cooperating, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of concurrence or collaboration.


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