Learn these words: ultimatum, knoll, frenzy, principality, avow (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

ultimatum /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/knoll /noʊl/frenzy /ˈfrenzi/principality /ˌprɪnsəˈpæləti/avow /əˈvaʊ/

Example Sentences

  1. The boss gave the employees an ultimatum to finish the project by the end of the week.
  2. The couple had a picnic on top of the knoll and enjoyed the beautiful view.
  3. The shoppers were in a frenzy trying to get the best deals on Black Friday.
  4. Monaco is a small principality located on the French Riviera.
  5. The politician avowed his commitment to fighting climate change.

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  • ultimatum (demand, requirement) - a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
    =>[issue an ultimatum, deliver an ultimatum, receive an ultimatum]
    - compromise, negotiation
  • knoll (hill, mound) - a small hill or mound.
    =>[grassy knoll, tree-covered knoll, windswept knoll]
    - valley, depression
  • frenzy (hysteria, mania) - a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.
    =>[feeding frenzy, shopping frenzy, frenzy of activity]
    - calm, composure
  • principality (province, territory) - a state ruled by a prince.
    =>[small principality, independent principality, wealthy principality]
    - republic, democracy
  • avow (declare, affirm) - to assert or confess openly.
    =>[avow one's love, avow one's faith, avow one's principles]
    - deny, refute

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Original Sentences

  1. The boss gave the employees an ultimatum to finish the project by the end of the week.
  2. The couple had a picnic on top of the knoll and enjoyed the beautiful view.
  3. The shoppers were in a frenzy trying to get the best deals on Black Friday.
  4. Monaco is a small principality located on the French Riviera.
  5. The politician avowed his commitment to fighting climate change.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El jefe dio un ultimátum a los empleados para que terminaran el proyecto antes del fin de semana.
  2. La pareja hizo un picnic en lo alto de la loma y disfrutó de la hermosa vista.
  3. Los compradores estaban frenéticos intentando conseguir las mejores ofertas del Viernes Negro.
  4. Mónaco es un pequeño principado situado en la Riviera francesa.
  5. El político se comprometió a luchar contra el cambio climático.

Translation to French

  1. Le patron a donné un ultimatum aux employés pour qu'ils terminent le projet avant la fin de la semaine.
  2. Le couple a pique-niqué au sommet de la colline et a profité de la vue magnifique.
  3. Les acheteurs étaient en pleine frénésie, essayant de faire les meilleures affaires pour le vendredi noir.
  4. Monaco est une petite principauté située sur la Côte d'Azur.
  5. L'homme politique s'est engagé à lutter contre le changement climatique.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O patrão fez um ultimato aos empregados para que terminassem o projeto até ao fim da semana.
  2. O casal fez um piquenique no cimo do monte e apreciou a bela vista.
  3. Os compradores estavam num frenesim a tentar obter as melhores ofertas na sexta-feira negra.
  4. O Mónaco é um pequeno principado situado na Riviera Francesa.
  5. O político declarou o seu empenhamento na luta contra as alterações climáticas.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il capo ha dato ai dipendenti un ultimatum per terminare il progetto entro la fine della settimana.
  2. La coppia ha fatto un picnic in cima alla collinetta e si è goduta la splendida vista.
  3. Gli acquirenti erano frenetici nel tentativo di ottenere le migliori offerte durante il Black Friday.
  4. Monaco è un piccolo principato situato sulla Costa Azzurra.
  5. Il politico ha dichiarato il suo impegno nella lotta al cambiamento climatico.

Translation to German

  1. Der Chef stellte den Mitarbeitern ein Ultimatum, das Projekt bis Ende der Woche abzuschließen.
  2. Das Paar machte ein Picknick auf dem Hügel und genoss die schöne Aussicht.
  3. Die Käufer versuchten hektisch, am Black Friday die besten Angebote zu ergattern.
  4. Monaco ist ein kleines Fürstentum an der französischen Riviera.
  5. Der Politiker bekräftigte sein Engagement im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel.

Translation to Russian

  1. Начальник поставил сотрудникам ультиматум, чтобы они завершили проект к концу недели.
  2. Пара устроила пикник на вершине холма и наслаждалась прекрасным видом.
  3. Покупатели были в ярости, пытаясь получить лучшие предложения в Черную пятницу.
  4. Монако – небольшое княжество, расположенное на Французской Ривьере.
  5. Политик заявил о своей приверженности борьбе с изменением климата.

Translation to English

  1. The boss gave the employees an ultimatum to finish the project by the end of the week.
  2. The couple had a picnic on top of the knoll and enjoyed the beautiful view.
  3. The shoppers were in a frenzy trying to get the best deals on Black Friday.
  4. Monaco is a small principality located on the French Riviera.
  5. The politician avowed his commitment to fighting climate change.

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Etymology

ultimatum: The word "ultimatum" comes from the Latin words "ultimus," meaning "last," and "atum," meaning "thing done." It refers to a final and non-negotiable demand or proposal, often in the sense of being used as a threat or warning

knoll: The word "knoll" comes from the Middle English word "knolle," meaning "small hill." It refers to a small and rounded hill or mound, often in the sense of being used for landscaping or decoration

frenzy: The word "frenzy" comes from the Middle English word "frenesie," meaning "madness" or "insanity." It refers to a state of wild or uncontrolled excitement or activity, often in the sense of being frenzied or frenetic

principality: The word "principality" comes from the Latin word "principatus," meaning "rule" or "authority." It refers to a territory or state that is ruled by a prince or princess, often in the sense of being a small or subordinate state

avow: The word "avow" comes from the Old French word "avouer," meaning "to confess" or "to acknowledge." It refers to the act of openly declaring or admitting something, often in the sense of being used for a belief or opinion


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