Learn these words: waif, crestfallen, homogenous, expatiate, subsist (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

waif /ˈweɪf/crestfallen /ˈkrestˌfɒlən/homogenous /həˈmɑːdʒənəs/expatiate /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/subsist /səbˈsɪst/

Example Sentences

  1. The waif wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter.
  2. He was crestfallen when he found out he didn't get the job.
  3. The population of the small town was homogenous, with everyone sharing the same beliefs and values.
  4. The speaker took the opportunity to expatiate on his favorite topic.
  5. The homeless man had to subsist on whatever he could find in the trash.

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

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  • waif (orphan, stray) - a homeless and helpless person, especially a neglected or abandoned child.
    =>[lost waif, street waif, pitiful waif]
    - wealthy child, privileged child
  • crestfallen (disappointed, disheartened) - sad and disappointed; having a drooping crest or head.
    =>[crestfallen expression, crestfallen attitude, crestfallen demeanor]
    - elated, overjoyed
  • homogenous (uniform, consistent) - of the same kind; alike.
    =>[homogeneous population, homogeneous society, homogeneous group]
    - heterogeneous, diverse
  • expatiate (elaborate, expand) - to speak or write at length or in detail.
    =>[expatiate on a topic, expatiate on a theory, expatiate on a personal experience]
    - abbreviate, condense
  • subsist (survive, exist) - to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
    =>[subsist on a small income, subsist on a meager diet, subsist on very little]
    - thrive, flourish

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Original Sentences

  1. The waif wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter.
  2. He was crestfallen when he found out he didn't get the job.
  3. The population of the small town was homogenous, with everyone sharing the same beliefs and values.
  4. The speaker took the opportunity to expatiate on his favorite topic.
  5. The homeless man had to subsist on whatever he could find in the trash.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El niño abandonado deambulaba por las calles en busca de comida y refugio.
  2. Quedó abatido cuando descubrió que no había conseguido el trabajo.
  3. La población del pequeño pueblo era homogénea y todos compartían las mismas creencias y valores.
  4. El orador aprovechó la oportunidad para extenderse sobre su tema favorito.
  5. El vagabundo tuvo que subsistir con lo que pudo encontrar en la basura.

Translation to French

  1. Le abandonné errait dans les rues, à la recherche de nourriture et d'un abri.
  2. Il a été découragé lorsqu'il a découvert qu'il n'avait pas obtenu le poste.
  3. La population de la petite ville était homogène, chacun partageant les mêmes croyances et valeurs.
  4. L'orateur en a profité pour s'étendre sur son sujet favori.
  5. Le sans-abri devait survivre avec tout ce qu'il trouvait dans les poubelles.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. A criança abandonada vagou pelas ruas em busca de comida e abrigo.
  2. Ele ficou desanimado quando descobriu que não conseguiu o emprego.
  3. A população da pequena cidade era homogênea, com todos compartilhando as mesmas crenças e valores.
  4. O palestrante aproveitou a oportunidade para discorrer sobre seu tema preferido.
  5. O morador de rua teve que subsistir com tudo o que encontrava no lixo.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'orfana vagava per le strade in cerca di cibo e riparo.
  2. Rimase avvilito quando scoprì di non aver ottenuto il lavoro.
  3. La popolazione della cittadina era omogenea, tutti condividevano le stesse credenze e valori.
  4. L'oratore ha colto l'occasione per dilungarsi sul suo argomento preferito.
  5. Il senzatetto doveva sopravvivere con tutto ciò che riusciva a trovare nella spazzatura.

Translation to German

  1. Das Waisenkind wanderte durch die Straßen und suchte nach Nahrung und Unterkunft.
  2. Er war niedergeschlagen, als er erfuhr, dass er den Job nicht bekommen hatte.
  3. Die Bevölkerung der Kleinstadt war homogen, alle teilten die gleichen Überzeugungen und Werte.
  4. Der Redner nutzte die Gelegenheit, auf sein Lieblingsthema einzugehen.
  5. Der Obdachlose musste sich von allem ernähren, was er im Müll finden konnte.

Translation to Russian

  1. Беспризорница бродила по улицам в поисках еды и убежища.
  2. Он был удручен, когда узнал, что не получил работу.
  3. Население маленького городка было однородным, все разделяли одни и те же убеждения и ценности.
  4. Спикер воспользовался случаем, чтобы поговорить о любимой теме.
  5. Бездомному приходилось существовать на том, что он мог найти в мусоре.

Translation to English

  1. The waif wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter.
  2. He was crestfallen when he found out he didn't get the job.
  3. The population of the small town was homogenous, with everyone sharing the same beliefs and values.
  4. The speaker took the opportunity to expatiate on his favorite topic.
  5. The homeless man had to subsist on whatever he could find in the trash.

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Etymology

waif: The word "waif" comes from the Old French word "waif," meaning "unclaimed property." It refers to a person, especially a child, who is homeless or without a family, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is vulnerable or neglected

crestfallen: The word "crestfallen" comes from the English words "crest" and "fall." It refers to a feeling of disappointment or discouragement, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is dejected or defeated

homogenous: The word "homogenous" comes from the Greek word "homogenes," meaning "of the same kind." It refers to something that is uniform or consistent, often in the sense of being used to describe a substance or mixture that is evenly distributed

expatiate: The word "expatiate" comes from the Latin word "expatiari," meaning "to wander." It refers to the act of speaking or writing at length about a particular topic, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is verbose or long-winded

subsist: The word "subsist" comes from the Latin word "subsistere," meaning "to stand still." It refers to the act of surviving or existing, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or group who is able to maintain a basic standard of living


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