Learn these words: wreak, protagonist, estrangement, vulgarity, lithe (SAT/GRE & literary language)

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Pronunciation

wreak /ˈriːk/protagonist /proˈtæɡənəst/estrangement /əˈstreɪndʒmənt/vulgarity /vʌlˈɡerəti/lithe /ˈlaɪð/

Example Sentences

  1. The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small island.
  2. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman searching for her identity.
  3. The estrangement between the two brothers lasted for many years.
  4. The comedian's vulgarity offended some members of the audience.
  5. The dancer's lithe movements were mesmerizing.

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  • wreak (inflict, cause) - to cause (a large amount of damage or harm).
    =>[wreak havoc, wreak destruction, wreak vengeance]
    - protect, preserve
  • protagonist (hero, main character) - the main character in a story or drama, typically one who is sympathetic or admirable.
    =>[protagonist of a novel, protagonist of a film, protagonist of a historical event]
    - antagonist, villain
  • estrangement (alienation, separation) - the state of being separated or kept at a distance.
    =>[estrangement from family, estrangement from friends, estrangement from society]
    - reconciliation, closeness
  • vulgarity (coarseness, crudeness) - the quality of lacking good taste, refinement, or decency.
    =>[vulgarity of language, vulgarity of behavior, vulgarity of taste]
    - refinement, elegance
  • lithe (agile, graceful) - thin, supple, and graceful.
    =>[lithe body, lithe movements, lithe figure]
    - stiff, inflexible

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Original Sentences

  1. The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small island.
  2. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman searching for her identity.
  3. The estrangement between the two brothers lasted for many years.
  4. The comedian's vulgarity offended some members of the audience.
  5. The dancer's lithe movements were mesmerizing.

Translation to Spanish

  1. El huracán causó estragos en la pequeña isla.
  2. La protagonista de la novela es una joven que busca su identidad.
  3. El distanciamiento entre los dos hermanos duró muchos años.
  4. La vulgaridad del comediante ofendió a algunos espectadores.
  5. Los ágiles movimientos de la bailarina eran fascinantes.

Translation to French

  1. L'ouragan a fait des ravages sur la petite île.
  2. Le protagoniste du roman est une jeune femme en quête de son identité.
  3. La brouille entre les deux frères a duré de nombreuses années.
  4. La vulgarité du comédien a offensé certains spectateurs.
  5. Les mouvements souples du danseur étaient fascinants.

Translation to Portuguese

  1. O furacão causou estragos na pequena ilha.
  2. A protagonista do romance é uma jovem em busca de sua identidade.
  3. O distanciamento entre os dois irmãos durou muitos anos.
  4. A vulgaridade do comediante ofendeu alguns espectadores.
  5. Os movimentos ágeis da dançarina eram hipnotizantes.

Translation to Italian

  1. L'uragano ha portato scompiglio sulla piccola isola.
  2. La protagonista del romanzo è una giovane donna alla ricerca della propria identità.
  3. L'allontanamento tra i due fratelli durò per molti anni.
  4. La volgarità del comico ha offeso alcuni membri del pubblico.
  5. I movimenti fluidi della ballerina erano ipnotici.

Translation to German

  1. Der Hurrikan richtete auf der kleinen Insel verheerende Schäden an.
  2. Die Protagonistin des Romans ist eine junge Frau auf der Suche nach ihrer Identität.
  3. Die Entfremdung zwischen den beiden Brüdern dauerte viele Jahre.
  4. Die Vulgarität des Komikers empörte einige Zuschauer.
  5. Die geschmeidigen Bewegungen der Tänzerin waren faszinierend.

Translation to Russian

  1. Ураган нанес ущерб маленькому острову.
  2. Главная героиня романа – молодая женщина, ищущая свою личность.
  3. Отчуждение между двумя братьями длилось долгие годы.
  4. Пошлость юмориста оскорбила некоторых зрителей.
  5. Гибкие движения танцовщицы завораживали.

Translation to English

  1. The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small island.
  2. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman searching for her identity.
  3. The estrangement between the two brothers lasted for many years.
  4. The comedian's vulgarity offended some members of the audience.
  5. The dancer's lithe movements were mesmerizing.

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Etymology

wreak: The word "wreak" comes from the Old English word "wrecan," meaning "to drive out, punish." It refers to the act of causing or inflicting damage or harm, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of vengeance or retribution

protagonist: The word "protagonist" comes from the Greek word "protagonistes," meaning "first actor." It refers to the main character or hero of a story or drama, often in the sense of being used to describe a person who is the central figure or leader of a particular movement or cause

estrangement: The word "estrangement" comes from the Old French word "estranger," meaning "to alienate." It refers to a state of being separated or disconnected from someone or something, often in the sense of being used to describe a process of isolation or detachment

vulgarity: The word "vulgarity" comes from the Latin word "vulgaris," meaning "common." It refers to something that is crude or indecent, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is lacking in taste or refinement

lithe: The word "lithe" comes from the Old English word "lith," meaning "flexible." It refers to something that is supple or graceful, often in the sense of being used to describe a person or thing that is agile or nimble


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