Learn these words: synthesis, upbraid, askew, indefensible, enlist (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsəs/upbraid /əpˈbreɪd/askew /əˈskjuː/indefensible /ˌɪndəˈfensəbl̩/enlist /ɪnˈlɪst/

Example Sentences

  1. The synthesis of the two chemicals created a new compound.
  2. She upbraided him for his laziness.
  3. The picture was hanging askew on the wall.
  4. His actions were indefensible and he knew it.
  5. He decided to enlist in the army.

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  • synthesis (combination, fusion) - the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
    =>[synthesis of ideas, synthesis of data, synthesis of art and science]
    - analysis, separation
  • upbraid (scold, rebuke) - find fault with (someone); scold.
    =>[upbraid someone for their behavior, upbraid someone for their mistakes, upbraid someone for their negligence]
    - praise, commend
  • askew (crooked, lopsided) - not in a straight or level position.
    =>[picture hanging askew, hat sitting askew, table legs askew]
    - straight, aligned
  • indefensible (unjustifiable, inexcusable) - not justifiable by argument.
    =>[indefensible position, indefensible behavior, indefensible argument]
    - defensible, justifiable
  • enlist (join, recruit) - enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.
    =>[enlist in the army, enlist in the navy, enlist help]
    - discharge, release

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Original Sentences

  1. The synthesis of the two chemicals created a new compound.
  2. She upbraided him for his laziness.
  3. The picture was hanging askew on the wall.
  4. His actions were indefensible and he knew it.
  5. He decided to enlist in the army.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La síntesis de los dos químicos creó un nuevo compuesto.
  2. Ella lo reprendió por su pereza.
  3. El cuadro colgaba torcido de la pared.
  4. Sus acciones eran indefendibles y él lo sabía.
  5. Decidió alistarse en el ejército.

Translation to French

  1. La synthèse des deux produits chimiques a créé un nouveau composé.
  2. Elle lui reprochait sa paresse.
  3. Le tableau était accroché de travers au mur.
  4. Ses actes étaient indéfendables et il le savait.
  5. Il décide de s'enrôler dans l'armée.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A síntese dos dois produtos químicos criou um novo composto.
  2. Ela o repreendeu por sua preguiça.
  3. O quadro estava pendurado na parede.
  4. Suas ações eram indefensáveis e ele sabia disso.
  5. Ele decidiu se alistar no exército.

Translation to Italian

  1. La sintesi delle due sostanze chimiche ha creato un nuovo composto.
  2. Lo rimproverò per la sua pigrizia.
  3. Il quadro era appeso storto alla parete.
  4. Le sue azioni erano indifendibili e lui lo sapeva.
  5. Decise di arruolarsi nell'esercito.

Translation to German

  1. Durch die Synthese der beiden Chemikalien entstand eine neue Verbindung.
  2. Sie tadelte ihn wegen seiner Faulheit.
  3. Das Bild hing schief an der Wand.
  4. Seine Handlungen waren nicht zu rechtfertigen und er wusste es.
  5. Er beschloss, sich der Armee anzuschließen.

Translation to Russian

  1. Синтез двух химических веществ привел к созданию нового соединения.
  2. Она упрекала его за лень.
  3. Картина криво висела на стене.
  4. Его действия были неоправданны, и он это знал.
  5. Он решил пойти в армию.

Translation to English

  1. The synthesis of the two chemicals created a new compound.
  2. She upbraided him for his laziness.
  3. The picture was hanging askew on the wall.
  4. His actions were indefensible and he knew it.
  5. He decided to enlist in the army.

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Etymology

synthesis: Synthesis comes from the Greek word synthesis, which means "a putting together". It was first used in English in the early 1600s.

upbraid: Upbraid comes from the Old English word upbregdan, which means "to bring forth, draw out, or uncover". It was first used in English in the 1200s.

askew: Askew comes from the Old Norse word af ská, which means "crooked". It was first used in English in the 1400s.

indefensible: Indefensible comes from the Latin word indefensibilis, which means "unable to be defended". It was first used in English in the mid-1500s.

enlist: Enlist comes from the Middle Dutch word inlijsten, which means "to register". It was first used in English in the mid-1600s.


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