Learn these words: turbid, displace, covert, narrow-minded, artificial (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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turbid /ˈtɝːbɪd/displace /ˌdɪˈspleɪs/covert /ˈkovərt/narrow-minded /ˌnæroʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/artificial /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃl̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The river was turbid after the heavy rain.
  2. The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes.
  3. The spy worked in a covert operation to gather intelligence.
  4. The politician's narrow-minded views were criticized by many.
  5. The flowers in the vase were artificial, but they looked real.

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  • turbid (cloudy, murky) - cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
    =>[turbid water, turbid solution, turbid atmosphere]
    - clear, transparent
  • displace (remove, replace) - to take over the place, position, or role of (someone or something).
    =>[displace people from their homes, displace animals from their habitats, displace objects from their original positions]
    - replace, put back
  • covert (secret, hidden) - not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret.
    =>[covert operation, covert mission, covert surveillance]
    - overt, open
  • narrow-minded (intolerant, prejudiced) - having or showing a prejudiced mind, especially one that is closed to new ideas.
    =>[narrow-minded person, narrow-minded views, narrow-minded attitude]
    - open-minded, tolerant
  • artificial (synthetic, fake) - made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally; not genuine or natural.
    =>[artificial flavor, artificial intelligence, artificial environment]
    - natural, authentic

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Original Sentences

  1. The river was turbid after the heavy rain.
  2. The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes.
  3. The spy worked in a covert operation to gather intelligence.
  4. The politician's narrow-minded views were criticized by many.
  5. The flowers in the vase were artificial, but they looked real.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El río estaba turbio después de la fuerte lluvia.
  2. El terremoto desplazó a miles de personas de sus hogares.
  3. El espía trabajó en una operación encubierta para recopilar información de inteligencia.
  4. Las opiniones estrechas del político fueron criticadas por muchos.
  5. Las flores del jarrón eran artificiales, pero parecían reales.

Translation to French

  1. La rivière était trouble après les fortes pluies.
  2. Le tremblement de terre a forcé des milliers de personnes à quitter leurs foyers.
  3. L'espion a travaillé dans le cadre d'une opération secrète visant à recueillir des renseignements.
  4. Les opinions étroites du politicien ont été critiquées par beaucoup.
  5. Les fleurs dans le vase étaient artificielles, mais elles semblaient réelles.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O rio estava turvo depois da forte chuva.
  2. O terremoto deslocou milhares de pessoas de suas casas.
  3. O espião trabalhou em uma operação secreta para coletar informações.
  4. As opiniões tacanhas do político foram criticadas por muitos.
  5. As flores no vaso eram artificiais, mas pareciam reais.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il fiume era torbido dopo le forti piogge.
  2. Il terremoto ha allontanato migliaia di persone dalle loro case.
  3. La spia lavorava in un'operazione segreta per raccogliere informazioni.
  4. Le vedute ristrette del politico sono state criticate da molti.
  5. I fiori nel vaso erano artificiali, ma sembravano veri.

Translation to German

  1. Der Fluss war nach dem starken Regen trüb.
  2. Das Erdbeben hat Tausende Menschen aus ihren Häusern vertrieben.
  3. Der Spion arbeitete in einer verdeckten Operation, um Informationen zu sammeln.
  4. Die engstirnigen Ansichten des Politikers wurden von vielen kritisiert.
  5. Die Blumen in der Vase waren künstlich, sahen aber echt aus.

Translation to Russian

  1. Река была мутной после сильного дождя.
  2. Землетрясение заставило тысячи людей покинуть свои дома.
  3. Шпион участвовал в секретной операции по сбору разведданных.
  4. Обывательские взгляды политика подверглись критике со стороны многих.
  5. Цветы в вазе были искусственными, но выглядели настоящими.

Translation to English

  1. The river was turbid after the heavy rain.
  2. The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes.
  3. The spy worked in a covert operation to gather intelligence.
  4. The politician's narrow-minded views were criticized by many.
  5. The flowers in the vase were artificial, but they looked real.

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Etymology

turbid: The word "turbid" comes from the Latin word "turbidus," meaning "muddy." It refers to something that is cloudy or opaque, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of confusion or obscurity

displace: The word "displace" comes from the Old French word "desplacer," meaning "to remove from a position." It refers to the act of moving or replacing something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of displacement or relocation

covert: The word "covert" comes from the Old French word "covrir," meaning "to cover." It refers to something that is concealed or hidden, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of secrecy or stealth

narrow-minded: The word "narrow-minded" refers to a person who is intolerant or prejudiced, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is closed-minded or inflexible

artificial: The word "artificial" comes from the Latin word "artificiosus," meaning "skillful." It refers to something that is made or produced by human skill or ingenuity, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of fabrication or imitation


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