Learn these words: toxic, replication, vague, ladle, devour (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

toxic /ˈtɑːksɪk/replication /ˌrepləˈkeɪʃn̩/vague /ˈveɪɡ/ladle /ˈleɪdl̩/devour /dɪˈvaʊər/

Example Sentences

  1. The toxic chemicals were harmful to the environment.
  2. The study attempted to replicate the results of previous research.
  3. The instructions were vague and difficult to follow.
  4. She used a ladle to serve the soup.
  5. He was so hungry that he could devour an entire pizza by himself.

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  • toxic (poisonous, harmful) - poisonous; harmful.
    =>[toxic substance, toxic environment, toxic relationship]
    - beneficial, positive
  • replication (duplication, copy) - the action of copying or reproducing something.
    =>[replication of a study, replication of a virus, replication of a design]
    - originality, uniqueness
  • vague (unclear, ambiguous) - of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
    =>[vague statement, vague idea, vague feeling]
    - specific, clear
  • ladle (scoop, spoon) - a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl for serving soup, stew, or sauce.
    =>[ladle out soup, ladle out water, ladle out food]
    - sip, savor
  • devour (eat, consume) - to eat hungrily or quickly.
    =>[devour a book, devour a meal, devour information]
    - nibble, eat slowly

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Original Sentences

  1. The toxic chemicals were harmful to the environment.
  2. The study attempted to replicate the results of previous research.
  3. The instructions were vague and difficult to follow.
  4. She used a ladle to serve the soup.
  5. He was so hungry that he could devour an entire pizza by himself.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Los productos químicos tóxicos eran perjudiciales para el medio ambiente.
  2. El estudio intentaba replicar los resultados de investigaciones anteriores.
  3. Las instrucciones eran vagas y difíciles de seguir.
  4. Utilizó un cucharón para servir la sopa.
  5. Tenía tanta hambre que era capaz de devorar una pizza entera él solo.

Translation to French

  1. Les produits chimiques toxiques sont nocifs pour l'environnement.
  2. L'étude a tenté de reproduire les résultats de recherches antérieures.
  3. Les instructions étaient vagues et difficiles à suivre.
  4. Elle a utilisé une louche pour servir la soupe.
  5. Il avait tellement faim qu'il pouvait dévorer une pizza entière à lui tout seul.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Os produtos químicos tóxicos eram prejudiciais ao meio ambiente.
  2. O estudo tentou reproduzir os resultados de pesquisas anteriores.
  3. As instruções eram vagas e difíceis de seguir.
  4. Ela usou uma concha para servir a sopa.
  5. Ele estava com tanta fome que poderia devorar uma pizza inteira sozinho.

Translation to Italian

  1. Le sostanze chimiche tossiche erano dannose per l'ambiente.
  2. Lo studio ha cercato di replicare i risultati di ricerche precedenti.
  3. Le istruzioni erano vaghe e difficili da seguire.
  4. Usò un mestolo per servire la zuppa.
  5. Era così affamato che poteva divorare un'intera pizza da solo.

Translation to German

  1. Die giftigen Chemikalien waren umweltschädlich.
  2. In der Studie wurde versucht, die Ergebnisse früherer Untersuchungen zu wiederholen.
  3. Die Anweisungen waren vage und schwer zu befolgen.
  4. Sie benutzte einen Schöpflöffel, um die Suppe zu servieren.
  5. Er war so hungrig, dass er eine ganze Pizza allein verschlingen konnte.

Translation to Russian

  1. Токсичные химические вещества наносят вред окружающей среде.
  2. В исследовании была предпринята попытка повторить результаты предыдущих исследований.
  3. Инструкции были нечеткими и трудными для выполнения.
  4. Для подачи супа она использовала половник.
  5. Он был так голоден, что мог в одиночку съесть целую пиццу.

Translation to English

  1. The toxic chemicals were harmful to the environment.
  2. The study attempted to replicate the results of previous research.
  3. The instructions were vague and difficult to follow.
  4. She used a ladle to serve the soup.
  5. He was so hungry that he could devour an entire pizza by himself.

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Etymology

toxic: The word "toxic" comes from the Greek word "toxikon," meaning "poison for arrows." It refers to something that is poisonous or harmful, often in the sense of being dangerous to health or well-being

replication: The word "replication" comes from the Latin word "replicare," meaning "to fold back." It refers to the act of copying or reproducing something, often in the sense of making an exact duplicate or replica

vague: The word "vague" comes from the Latin word "vagus," meaning "wandering" or "uncertain."

ladle: The word "ladle" comes from an Old English word "hlædel," meaning "a vessel for drawing liquid." It refers to a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl, used for serving or transferring liquids

devour: The word "devour" comes from the Latin word "devorare," meaning "to swallow down." It refers to the act of eating or consuming something quickly and eagerly


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