Learn these words: synthesize, vendor, swoon, anthology, hinder (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/vendor /ˈvendər/swoon /ˈswuːn/anthology /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/hinder /ˈhɪndər/

Example Sentences

  1. The chemist was able to synthesize a new compound with unique properties.
  2. The street vendor sold delicious food from his food truck.
  3. The young woman swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity.
  4. The anthology contained a collection of short stories by various authors.
  5. The bad weather hindered our progress on the road trip.

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  • synthesize (combine, integrate) - to combine or create (a whole) from smaller parts or components.
    =>[synthesize data, synthesize information, synthesize ideas]
    - analyze, break down
  • vendor (seller, supplier) - a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.
    =>[street vendor, food vendor, market vendor]
    - buyer, consumer
  • swoon (faint, pass out) - to faint from extreme emotion; to be overwhelmed by ecstatic joy.
    =>[swoon over a celebrity, swoon over a new love interest, swoon over a beautiful sunset]
    - faint, pass out
  • anthology (collection, compilation) - a published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing.
    =>[poetry anthology, short story anthology, essay anthology]
    - single work, short story
  • hinder (impede, obstruct) - to create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.
    =>[hinder progress, hinder development, hinder success]
    - help, assist

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Original Sentences

  1. The chemist was able to synthesize a new compound with unique properties.
  2. The street vendor sold delicious food from his food truck.
  3. The young woman swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity.
  4. The anthology contained a collection of short stories by various authors.
  5. The bad weather hindered our progress on the road trip.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El químico logró sintetizar un nuevo compuesto con propiedades únicas.
  2. El vendedor ambulante vendía comida deliciosa desde su camión de comida.
  3. La joven se desmayó al ver a su celebridad favorita.
  4. La antología contenía una colección de cuentos de varios autores.
  5. El mal tiempo dificultó nuestro avance en el viaje por carretera.

Translation to French

  1. Le chimiste a pu synthétiser un nouveau composé aux propriétés uniques.
  2. Le vendeur ambulant vendait de la nourriture délicieuse depuis son food truck.
  3. La jeune femme s'est évanouie à la vue de sa célébrité préférée.
  4. L'anthologie contenait un recueil de nouvelles de divers auteurs.
  5. Le mauvais temps a freiné notre progression sur le road trip.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O químico conseguiu sintetizar um novo composto com propriedades únicas.
  2. O vendedor ambulante vendia comida deliciosa em seu food truck.
  3. A jovem desmaiou ao ver sua celebridade favorita.
  4. A antologia continha uma coleção de contos de diversos autores.
  5. O mau tempo atrapalhou nosso progresso na viagem.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il chimico è riuscito a sintetizzare un nuovo composto con proprietà uniche.
  2. Il venditore ambulante vendeva cibo delizioso dal suo camioncino.
  3. La giovane donna svenne alla vista della sua celebrità preferita.
  4. L'antologia conteneva una raccolta di racconti di vari autori.
  5. Il maltempo ha ostacolato il nostro proseguimento del viaggio.

Translation to German

  1. Dem Chemiker gelang es, eine neue Verbindung mit einzigartigen Eigenschaften zu synthetisieren.
  2. Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte köstliches Essen aus seinem Imbisswagen.
  3. Die junge Frau geriet beim Anblick ihres Lieblingsstars in Ohnmacht.
  4. Die Anthologie enthielt eine Sammlung von Kurzgeschichten verschiedener Autoren.
  5. Das schlechte Wetter behinderte unser Weiterkommen auf dem Roadtrip.

Translation to Russian

  1. Химику удалось синтезировать новое соединение с уникальными свойствами.
  2. Уличный торговец продавал вкусную еду из своего фургона с едой.
  3. Девушка упала в обморок при виде любимой знаменитости.
  4. В антологию вошли сборники рассказов разных авторов.
  5. Плохая погода помешала нашему продвижению по дороге.

Translation to English

  1. The chemist was able to synthesize a new compound with unique properties.
  2. The street vendor sold delicious food from his food truck.
  3. The young woman swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity.
  4. The anthology contained a collection of short stories by various authors.
  5. The bad weather hindered our progress on the road trip.

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Etymology

synthesize: The word "synthesize" comes from the Greek word "synthesis," meaning "a putting together." It refers to the act of combining or creating something new from different elements or sources, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of integration or innovation

vendor: The word "vendor" comes from the Latin word "vendere," meaning "to sell." It refers to a person or company that sells goods or services, often in the sense of being used to describe a seller or supplier

swoon: The word "swoon" comes from the Old English word "swogan," meaning "to groan." It refers to a state of fainting or losing consciousness, often in the sense of being used to describe a reaction to extreme emotion or physical stress

anthology: The word "anthology" comes from the Greek word "anthologia," meaning "a collection of flowers." It refers to a collection of literary or artistic works, often in the sense of being used to describe a compilation or selection of poems, stories, or songs

hinder: The word "hinder" comes from the Old English word "hindrian," meaning "to harm." It refers to the act of obstructing or impeding someone or something, often in the sense of being used to describe a barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or success


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