Learn these words: topography, efficient, allegory, counterclaim, forlorn (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

topography /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/allegory /ˈæləˌɡɔːri/counterclaim /ˈkaʊntərˌklem/forlorn /fərˈlɔːrn/

Example Sentences

  1. The topography of the region made it difficult to build roads.
  2. The new system was more efficient and saved time and money.
  3. The story was an allegory for the struggle between good and evil.
  4. The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.
  5. The abandoned puppy looked forlorn and lost.

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  • topography (geography, terrain) - the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
    =>[topography of a region, topography of the moon, topography of the brain]
    - flatness, levelness
  • efficient (effective, productive) - achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
    =>[efficient worker, efficient system, efficient process]
    - inefficient, wasteful
  • allegory (metaphor, symbolism) - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
    =>[allegory of life, allegory of love, allegory of death]
    - literalness, straightforwardness
  • counterclaim (rebuttal, contradiction) - a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
    =>[counterclaim in a lawsuit, counterclaim in an argument, counterclaim in a negotiation]
    - admission, confession
  • forlorn (abandoned, hopeless) - pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
    =>[forlorn hope, forlorn figure, forlorn expression]
    - hopeful, optimistic

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Original Sentences

  1. The topography of the region made it difficult to build roads.
  2. The new system was more efficient and saved time and money.
  3. The story was an allegory for the struggle between good and evil.
  4. The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.
  5. The abandoned puppy looked forlorn and lost.

Translation to Spanish

  1. La topografía de la región dificultaba la construcción de carreteras.
  2. El nuevo sistema era más eficaz y ahorraba tiempo y dinero.
  3. La historia era una alegoría de la lucha entre el bien y el mal.
  4. El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
  5. El cachorro abandonado parecía desamparado y perdido.

Translation to French

  1. La topographie de la région rendait difficile la construction de routes.
  2. Le nouveau système est plus efficace et permet d'économiser du temps et de l'argent.
  3. L'histoire est une allégorie de la lutte entre le bien et le mal.
  4. Le défendeur a déposé une demande reconventionnelle contre le demandeur.
  5. Le chiot abandonné avait l'air triste et perdu.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A topografia da região dificultava a construção de estradas.
  2. O novo sistema era mais eficiente e economizava tempo e dinheiro.
  3. A história era uma alegoria da luta entre o bem e o mal.
  4. O réu apresentou uma reconvenção contra o autor.
  5. O filhote de cachorro abandonado parecia desamparado e perdido.

Translation to Italian

  1. La topografia della regione rendeva difficile la costruzione di strade.
  2. Il nuovo sistema era più efficiente e faceva risparmiare tempo e denaro.
  3. La storia era un'allegoria della lotta tra il bene e il male.
  4. Il convenuto presentò una domanda riconvenzionale contro l'attore.
  5. Il cucciolo abbandonato aveva un'aria smarrita e sperduta.

Translation to German

  1. Die Topographie der Region erschwerte den Bau von Straßen.
  2. Das neue System war effizienter und sparte Zeit und Geld.
  3. Die Geschichte war eine Allegorie auf den Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse.
  4. Der Beklagte reichte eine Gegenklage gegen den Kläger ein.
  5. Der ausgesetzte Welpe sah einsam und verloren aus.

Translation to Russian

  1. Рельеф местности затрудняет строительство дорог.
  2. Новая система была более эффективной и позволила сэкономить время и деньги.
  3. Эта история стала аллегорией борьбы добра и зла.
  4. Ответчик подал встречный иск против истца.
  5. Брошенный щенок выглядел несчастным и потерянным.

Translation to English

  1. The topography of the region made it difficult to build roads.
  2. The new system was more efficient and saved time and money.
  3. The story was an allegory for the struggle between good and evil.
  4. The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.
  5. The abandoned puppy looked forlorn and lost.

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Etymology

topography: The word "topography" comes from the Greek words "topos," meaning "place," and "graphia," meaning "description." It refers to the physical features and characteristics of a particular place or region

efficient: The word "efficient" comes from the Latin word "efficientem," meaning "effective." It refers to something that is able to produce the desired result with a minimum of waste or effort

allegory: The word "allegory" comes from the Greek word "allegoria," meaning "speaking figuratively." It refers to a story or narrative in which characters and events are used to represent abstract ideas or moral principles

counterclaim: The word "counterclaim" refers to a claim made in response to an original claim, often in a legal context

forlorn: The word "forlorn" comes from the Middle English word "forloren," meaning "abandoned" or "desolate." It refers to a feeling of loneliness or despair, often due to being abandoned or left behind


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