Word Master — Set 30

Set 30 of Word Master covers 5 words: stint, jettison, maculate, subjugate, attenuate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. stint · noun/stɪnt/

   a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

   She had a short stint as a teacher before becoming a writer.

   Synonyms: period, term, duration

   Origin: The word 'stint' originates from the Middle English 'stinten,' meaning 'to stop or limit,' and is related to the Old English 'styntan,' which means 'to blunt or dull.'

2. jettison · verb/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

   to throw or drop something from a ship or aircraft to lighten the load

   The pilot had to jettison some fuel to make the plane lighter for landing.

   Synonyms: discard, dump, throw away

   Origin: from Middle English 'getten' meaning to get or to throw away; derived from Old French 'gettoier' meaning to throw

3. maculate · adjective/ˈmæk.jə.leɪt/

   spotted or stained with color

   The maculate butterfly rested on the green leaf, its colorful spots shining in the sunlight.

   Synonyms: spotted, stained, soiled

   Origin: from Latin 'maculatus', meaning 'spotted or stained'

4. subjugate · verb/ˈsʌb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/

   to bring under control or domination

   The king tried to subjugate the neighboring tribes to expand his kingdom.

   Synonyms: conquer, dominate, control

   Origin: from Latin 'subjugare', meaning 'to bring under the yoke'

5. attenuate · verb/əˈtɛnjuˌeɪt/

   to reduce in force, effect, or intensity

   The medicine can help to attenuate the pain after surgery.

   Synonyms: diminish, weaken, lessen

   Origin: Late Latin 'attenuāre', meaning 'to make thin, lessen'.