Learn these words: wayward, salacious, urge, inquisitive, presumption (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

wayward /ˈweɪwərd/salacious /səˈleɪʃəs/urge /ˈɝːdʒ/inquisitive /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/presumption /prəˈzəmpʃn̩/

Example Sentences

  1. The wayward child refused to listen to his parents.
  2. The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity couple.
  3. I have an urge to travel and explore new places.
  4. The child's inquisitive nature led her to ask many questions.
  5. It is a presumption that all politicians are corrupt.

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

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  • wayward (disobedient, unpredictable) - difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
    =>[wayward child, wayward teenager, wayward behavior]
    - obedient, compliant
  • salacious (lewd, lustful) - having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.
    =>[salacious magazine, salacious story, salacious conversation]
    - wholesome, pure
  • urge (encourage, persuade) - to try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.
    =>[strong urge, sudden urge, overwhelming urge]
    - discourage, dissuade
  • inquisitive (curious, inquiring) - curious or inquiring.
    =>[inquisitive mind, inquisitive child, inquisitive reporter]
    - apathetic, indifferent
  • presumption (assumption, arrogance) - an assumption that is taken for granted.
    =>[presumptuous attitude, presumptuous question, presumptuous assumption]
    - humility, modesty

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Original Sentences

  1. The wayward child refused to listen to his parents.
  2. The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity couple.
  3. I have an urge to travel and explore new places.
  4. The child's inquisitive nature led her to ask many questions.
  5. It is a presumption that all politicians are corrupt.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El niño caprichoso se negaba a escuchar a sus padres.
  2. El periódico sensacionalista publicó un artículo obsceno sobre la pareja de famosos.
  3. Tengo ganas de viajar y explorar nuevos lugares.
  4. La naturaleza inquisitiva de la niña la llevó a hacer muchas preguntas.
  5. Es una presunción que todos los políticos son corruptos.

Translation to French

  1. L'enfant rebelle refusait d'écouter ses parents.
  2. Le tabloïd a publié une histoire salace sur le couple de célébrités.
  3. J'ai envie de voyager et d'explorer de nouveaux endroits.
  4. La nature curieuse de l'enfant l'a amenée à poser de nombreuses questions.
  5. C'est une présomption que tous les politiciens sont corrompus.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O filho rebelde se recusava a ouvir os pais.
  2. O tabloide publicou uma história obscena sobre o casal de celebridades.
  3. Tenho vontade de viajar e explorar novos lugares.
  4. A natureza curiosa da criança a levou a fazer muitas perguntas.
  5. É uma presunção de que todos os políticos são corruptos.

Translation to Italian

  1. Il figlio ribelle si rifiutava di ascoltare i genitori.
  2. Il tabloid pubblicò una storia salace sulla coppia di celebrità.
  3. Ho voglia di viaggiare e di esplorare nuovi posti.
  4. La natura curiosa della bambina la portava a fare molte domande.
  5. Si presume che tutti i politici siano corrotti.

Translation to German

  1. Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf seine Eltern zu hören.
  2. Die Boulevardzeitung veröffentlichte eine anzügliche Geschichte über das prominente Paar.
  3. Ich habe den Drang zu reisen und neue Orte zu erkunden.
  4. Die wissbegierige Natur des Kindes veranlasste es, viele Fragen zu stellen.
  5. Es ist eine Anmaßung, dass alle Politiker korrupt sind.

Translation to Russian

  1. Непослушный ребенок не хотел слушаться родителей.
  2. Таблоид опубликовал пикантную историю об этой знаменитой паре.
  3. У меня есть желание путешествовать и изучать новые места.
  4. Любознательность ребенка заставляет ее задавать много вопросов.
  5. Это предположение, что все политики коррумпированы.

Translation to English

  1. The wayward child refused to listen to his parents.
  2. The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity couple.
  3. I have an urge to travel and explore new places.
  4. The child's inquisitive nature led her to ask many questions.
  5. It is a presumption that all politicians are corrupt.

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Etymology

wayward: The word "wayward" comes from the Old English word "wegweard," meaning "turning away from the way." It refers to someone or something that is difficult to control or predict, often in the sense of being disobedient or unpredictable

salacious: The word "salacious" comes from the Latin word "salax," meaning "lustful" or "lecherous." It refers to something that is sexually suggestive or obscene

urge: The word "urge" comes from the Latin word "urgere," meaning "to press or push." It refers to a strong and persistent desire or impulse to do something

inquisitive: The word "inquisitive" comes from the Latin word "inquirere," meaning "to inquire." It refers to someone who is curious and eager to learn or investigate

presumption: The word "presumption" comes from the Latin word "praesumptio," meaning "a taking beforehand." It refers to the act of assuming something to be true or valid without sufficient evidence or proof


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