Learn these words: understate, controversial, progeny, aggression, paternity (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

understate /ˈʌndərˌstet/controversial /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝːʃl̩/progeny /ˈprɑːdʒəni/aggression /əˈɡreʃn̩/paternity /pəˈtɝːnəti/

Example Sentences

  1. He decided to understate his accomplishments, not wanting to appear boastful.
  2. The new policy has been quite controversial among the employees.
  3. The mare gave birth to a beautiful progeny last night.
  4. The coach warned the players against any aggression on the field.
  5. The DNA test confirmed his paternity of the child.

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

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  • understate (downplay, minimize) - to present or describe (something) as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
    =>[understate the importance, understate the difficulty, understate the risk]
    - overstate, exaggerate
  • controversial (debatable, disputed) - causing disagreement or discussion; likely to cause an argument.
    =>[controversial figure, controversial issue, controversial decision]
    - uncontroversial, widely accepted
  • progeny (offspring, descendants) - a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
    =>[royal progeny, literary progeny, intellectual progeny]
    - ancestors, forefathers
  • aggression (hostility, belligerence) - hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
    =>[verbal aggression, physical aggression, military aggression]
    - passivity, non-aggression
  • paternity (fatherhood, parentage) - the state of being a father; fatherhood.
    =>[paternity test, paternity leave, paternity fraud]
    - maternity, motherhood

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Original Sentences

  1. He decided to understate his accomplishments, not wanting to appear boastful.
  2. The new policy has been quite controversial among the employees.
  3. The mare gave birth to a beautiful progeny last night.
  4. The coach warned the players against any aggression on the field.
  5. The DNA test confirmed his paternity of the child.

Translation to Spanish

  1. Decidió subestimar sus logros, pues no quería parecer jactancioso.
  2. La nueva política ha sido bastante controvertida entre los empleados.
  3. La yegua dio a luz anoche a una hermosa cría.
  4. El técnico advirtió a los jugadores contra cualquier agresión en el campo.
  5. La prueba de ADN confirmó la paternidad del niño.

Translation to French

  1. Il a décidé de minimiser ses réalisations, ne voulant pas paraître vantard.
  2. La nouvelle politique a suscité une vive controverse parmi les employés.
  3. La jument a donné naissance à une belle progéniture hier soir.
  4. L'entraîneur a mis en garde les joueurs contre toute agression sur le terrain.
  5. Le test ADN a confirmé la paternité de l'enfant.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. Ele decidiu subestimar suas realizações, não querendo parecer arrogante.
  2. A nova política tem sido bastante controversa entre os funcionários.
  3. A égua deu à luz uma linda prole ontem à noite.
  4. O técnico advertiu os jogadores contra qualquer agressão em campo.
  5. O teste de DNA confirmou a paternidade da criança.

Translation to Italian

  1. Decise di minimizzare i suoi risultati, non volendo apparire vanaglorioso.
  2. La nuova politica è stata piuttosto controversa tra i dipendenti.
  3. Ieri sera la cavalla ha dato alla luce una bella prole.
  4. L'allenatore ha messo in guardia i giocatori da qualsiasi aggressione in campo.
  5. Il test del DNA ha confermato la paternità del bambino.

Translation to German

  1. Er beschloss, seine Leistungen zu unterschätzen, um nicht prahlerisch zu wirken.
  2. Die neue Richtlinie stieß bei den Mitarbeitern auf große Kontroversen.
  3. Die Stute hat letzte Nacht einen wunderschönen Nachwuchs zur Welt gebracht.
  4. Der Trainer warnte die Spieler vor jeglicher Aggression auf dem Spielfeld.
  5. Der DNA-Test bestätigte die Vaterschaft des Kindes.

Translation to Russian

  1. Он решил преуменьшить свои достижения, не желая показаться хвастливым.
  2. Новая политика вызвала довольно спорную реакцию среди сотрудников.
  3. Вчера вечером кобыла родила прекрасного потомства.
  4. Тренер предостерег игроков от любой агрессии на поле.
  5. ДНК-тест подтвердил отцовство ребенка.

Translation to English

  1. He decided to understate his accomplishments, not wanting to appear boastful.
  2. The new policy has been quite controversial among the employees.
  3. The mare gave birth to a beautiful progeny last night.
  4. The coach warned the players against any aggression on the field.
  5. The DNA test confirmed his paternity of the child.

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Etymology

understate: The word "understate" comes from the English word "state," meaning "to express in words," which is derived from the Latin word "status" (position, condition)

controversial: The word "controversial" comes from the Latin word "controversia," meaning "a turning against, dispute, controversy," which is derived from "contro-" (against) + "versus" (turned)

progeny: The word "progeny" comes from the Latin word "progenies," meaning "offspring, lineage," which is derived from "pro-" (forth) + "gignere" (to beget)

aggression: The word "aggression" comes from the Latin word "aggressio," meaning "an attack, assault," which is derived from "aggressus," past participle of "aggredi" (to approach, attack)

paternity: The word "paternity" comes from the Latin word "paternitas," meaning "fatherhood," which is derived from "pater" (father)


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