Learn these words: toady, cohort, vaccinate, stoic, audition (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

toady /ˈtoʊdi/cohort /ˈkoʊhɔːt/vaccinate /ˈvæksənet/stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/audition /aˈdɪʃn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The politician had many toadies who would do anything to gain his favor.
  2. The study followed a cohort of patients over a period of ten years.
  3. The doctor recommended that all children be vaccinated against measles.
  4. The stoic soldier did not show any emotion as he received his medal of honor.
  5. The actress went to an audition for a new movie role.

Word (synonyms)- Definition/s =>[Collocations] - Antonyms

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  • toady (sycophant, flatterer) - a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.
    =>[toady to the boss, toady to the rich, toady to the powerful]
    - independent, self-reliant
  • cohort (group, team) - a group of people banded together or treated as a group.
    =>[cohort of friends, cohort of students, cohort of colleagues]
    - adversary, opponent
  • vaccinate (immunize, inoculate) - to treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
    =>[vaccinate against measles, vaccinate against polio, vaccinate against COVID-19]
    - infect, expose
  • stoic (unemotional, impassive) - a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
    =>[stoic in the face of adversity, stoic in the face of pain, stoic in the face of loss]
    - emotional, expressive
  • audition (tryout, test) - a trial performance to assess a performer's suitability for a particular role or job.
    =>[audition for a role, audition for a part, audition for a spot]
    - reject, dismiss

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Original Sentences

  1. The politician had many toadies who would do anything to gain his favor.
  2. The study followed a cohort of patients over a period of ten years.
  3. The doctor recommended that all children be vaccinated against measles.
  4. The stoic soldier did not show any emotion as he received his medal of honor.
  5. The actress went to an audition for a new movie role.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El político tenía muchos aduladores que harían cualquier cosa para ganarse su favor.
  2. El estudio siguió a una cohorte de pacientes durante un período de diez años.
  3. El médico recomendó que todos los niños fueran vacunados contra el sarampión.
  4. El estoico soldado no mostró ninguna emoción al recibir su medalla de honor.
  5. La actriz fue a una audición para un nuevo papel en una película.

Translation to French

  1. L’homme politique avait de nombreux crapauds prêts à tout pour gagner ses faveurs.
  2. L'étude a suivi une cohorte de patients sur une période de dix ans.
  3. Le médecin a recommandé que tous les enfants soient vaccinés contre la rougeole.
  4. Le stoïque soldat n'a montré aucune émotion en recevant sa médaille d'honneur.
  5. L'actrice s'est rendue à une audition pour un nouveau rôle au cinéma.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O político tinha muitos bajuladores que fariam qualquer coisa para ganhar seu favor.
  2. O estudo acompanhou uma coorte de pacientes durante um período de dez anos.
  3. O médico recomendou que todas as crianças fossem vacinadas contra o sarampo.
  4. O estóico soldado não demonstrou nenhuma emoção ao receber sua medalha de honra.
  5. A atriz foi para um teste para um novo papel no cinema.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il politico aveva molti leccapiedi che avrebbero fatto di tutto per ottenere il suo favore.
  2. Lo studio ha seguito una coorte di pazienti per un periodo di dieci anni.
  3. Il medico raccomandò che tutti i bambini venissero vaccinati contro il morbillo.
  4. Lo stoico soldato non ha mostrato alcuna emozione mentre riceveva la sua medaglia d'onore.
  5. L'attrice è andata a un'audizione per un nuovo ruolo cinematografico.

Translation to German

  1. Der Politiker hatte viele Speichellecker, die alles tun würden, um seine Gunst zu erlangen.
  2. Die Studie begleitete eine Kohorte von Patienten über einen Zeitraum von zehn Jahren.
  3. Der Arzt empfahl, alle Kinder gegen Masern impfen zu lassen.
  4. Der stoische Soldat zeigte keinerlei Emotionen, als er seine Ehrenmedaille entgegennahm.
  5. Die Schauspielerin nahm an einem Vorsprechen für eine neue Filmrolle teil.

Translation to Russian

  1. У политика было много подхалимов, готовых на все, чтобы завоевать его расположение.
  2. В исследовании участвовала группа пациентов в течение десяти лет.
  3. Врач рекомендовал всем детям сделать прививку от кори.
  4. Стойкий солдат не проявил никаких эмоций, когда получил свою почетную медаль.
  5. Актриса отправилась на пробы на новую роль в кино.

Translation to English

  1. The politician had many toadies who would do anything to gain his favor.
  2. The study followed a cohort of patients over a period of ten years.
  3. The doctor recommended that all children be vaccinated against measles.
  4. The stoic soldier did not show any emotion as he received his medal of honor.
  5. The actress went to an audition for a new movie role.

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Etymology

toady: The word "toady" comes from the Middle English word "tode," meaning "toad." It refers to someone who flatters or ingratiates themselves to others in order to gain favor or advantage, often in the sense of being used to describe a sycophant or brown-noser

cohort: The word "cohort" comes from the Latin word "cohors," meaning "enclosure" or "retinue." It refers to a group of people who share a common characteristic or experience, often in the sense of being used to describe a group of soldiers or students

vaccinate: The word "vaccinate" comes from the Latin word "vaccinus," meaning "of or from cows." It refers to the act of administering a vaccine or immunization, often in the sense of being used to prevent or treat a disease

stoic: The word "stoic" comes from the Greek word "Stoikos," meaning "of the Stoics." It refers to someone who is indifferent or unemotional, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who endures pain or hardship without complaint

audition: The word "audition" comes from the Latin word "audire," meaning "to hear." It refers to a performance or test that is used to evaluate someone's ability or suitability, often in the sense of being used for actors or musicians


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