Learn these words: vortex, illiberal, apposite, palette, sparseness (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

vortex /ˈvɔːrteks/illiberal /ɪˈlɪbərəl/apposite /ˈæpəzɪt/palette /ˈpælət/sparseness /ˈspæsnəs/

Example Sentences

  1. The water swirled around in a vortex, pulling everything towards the center.
  2. The illiberal policies of the government were criticized by many.
  3. The quote was apposite to the situation at hand.
  4. The artist used a wide range of colors on her palette.
  5. The sparseness of the landscape was striking.

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  • vortex (whirlpool, maelstrom) - a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
    =>[vortex of water, vortex of air, vortex of chaos]
    - calm, stillness
  • illiberal (narrow-minded, intolerant) - opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
    =>[illiberal policies, illiberal attitudes, illiberal society]
    - liberal, tolerant
  • apposite (appropriate, fitting) - apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
    =>[apposite remark, apposite quotation, apposite example]
    - irrelevant, inappropriate
  • palette (range, selection) - a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors.
    =>[artist's palette, wide palette of colors, rich palette of flavors]
    - monochrome, single color
  • sparseness (scarcity, rarity) - the quality or state of being sparse; thinness.
    =>[sparseness of vegetation, sparseness of furnishings, sparseness of writing]
    - abundance, fullness

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Original Sentences

  1. The water swirled around in a vortex, pulling everything towards the center.
  2. The illiberal policies of the government were criticized by many.
  3. The quote was apposite to the situation at hand.
  4. The artist used a wide range of colors on her palette.
  5. The sparseness of the landscape was striking.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El agua se arremolinaba en un vórtice, arrastrando todo hacia el centro.
  2. Muchos criticaron las políticas antiliberales del gobierno.
  3. La cita era apropiada para la situación actual.
  4. La artista utilizó una amplia gama de colores en su paleta.
  5. La escasez del paisaje era sorprendente.

Translation to French

  1. L’eau tourbillonnait dans un vortex, tirant tout vers le centre.
  2. Les politiques antilibérales du gouvernement ont été critiquées par beaucoup.
  3. La citation était pertinente à la situation actuelle.
  4. L'artiste a utilisé une large gamme de couleurs sur sa palette.
  5. La rareté du paysage était frappante.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A água girava em um vórtice, puxando tudo para o centro.
  2. As políticas pouco liberais do governo foram criticadas por muitos.
  3. A citação era adequada à situação em questão.
  4. A artista usou uma grande variedade de cores em sua paleta.
  5. A escassez da paisagem era impressionante.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'acqua vorticava in un vortice, attirando tutto verso il centro.
  2. Le politiche illiberali del governo sono state criticate da molti.
  3. La citazione era adatta alla situazione.
  4. L'artista ha usato una vasta gamma di colori sulla sua tavolozza.
  5. Il paesaggio è molto scarno e colpisce.

Translation to German

  1. Das Wasser wirbelte herum und zog alles zur Mitte hin.
  2. Die illiberale Politik der Regierung wurde von vielen kritisiert.
  3. Das Zitat passte zur jeweiligen Situation.
  4. Die Künstlerin nutzte auf ihrer Palette eine breite Farbpalette.
  5. Auffallend war die Kargheit der Landschaft.

Translation to Russian

  1. Вода закружилась вихрем, притягивая все к центру.
  2. Нелиберальная политика правительства подверглась критике со стороны многих.
  3. Цитата соответствовала сложившейся ситуации.
  4. В своей палитре художница использовала широкий спектр цветов.
  5. Редкость ландшафта поражала.

Translation to English

  1. The water swirled around in a vortex, pulling everything towards the center.
  2. The illiberal policies of the government were criticized by many.
  3. The quote was apposite to the situation at hand.
  4. The artist used a wide range of colors on her palette.
  5. The sparseness of the landscape was striking.

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Etymology

vortex: The word "vortex" comes from the Latin word "vertex," meaning "an eddy of water, wind, or flame; whirlpool; whirlwind," which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to turn, bend"

illiberal: The word "illiberal" comes from the Latin word "illiberalis," meaning "ungenerous, mean, sordid; unworthy of a freeman," which is derived from "in-" (not) + "liberalis" (generous, of a free man)

apposite: The word "apposite" comes from the Latin word "appositus," meaning "set near, added, annexed," which is derived from "appōnere" (to put near)

palette: The word "palette" comes from the Old French word "palete," meaning "small shovel, blade," which is derived from the Latin word "pala" (spade, shovel)

sparseness: The word "sparseness" comes from the Old English word "spær," meaning "scanty, sparing, frugal," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic root meaning "to spare, save"


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