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Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om samhälle och religion, såsom "sprida", "dogma", "litania", etc., som behövs för GRE-provet.

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to alienate

[Verb]

to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group

främmandegöra, avlägsna

Ex: His failure to acknowledge their contributions started to alienate his team .Hans oförmåga att erkänna deras bidrag började **främmandegöra** hans lag.

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to disperse

[Verb]

to part and move in different directions

sprida, sprida sig

Ex: The guests began to disperse from the party as the evening wore on .Gästerna började **sprida ut sig** från festen när kvällen framskred.

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to supplicate

[Verb]

to make a request or prayer for something, particularly in an earnest and humble manner

bönfalla, be

Ex: The devout followers would often supplicate for guidance and wisdom during their evening prayers .De fromma följarna **bönföll** ofta om vägledning och visdom under sina kvällsböner.

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to venerate

[Verb]

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

vörda, ära

Ex: The ceremony was held to venerate the cultural artifacts from the past .Ceremonin hölls för att **vörda** de kulturella artefakterna från förr.

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apotheosis

[Substantiv]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

apoteos, fördgudligande

Ex: The apotheosis in the epic symbolized the hero ’s ascension to a higher realm .**Apoteosen** i eposet symboliserade hjältens uppstigning till en högre sfär.

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atavism

[Substantiv]

an ancestral or ancient trait, feeling, outlook, activity, etc. that modern humans revert to

atavism, förfaders egenskap

Ex: The child ’s instinct to climb trees seemed like an atavism from our evolutionary history .Barnets instinkt att klättra i träd verkade vara en **atavism** från vår evolutionära historia.

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chauvinist

[Substantiv]

someone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior

chauvinist, sexist

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .**Chauvinisten** vägrade erkänna prestationerna hos någon utanför sitt eget land.

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epiphany

[Substantiv]

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

epifani, uppenbarelse

Ex: During the meeting , he experienced an epiphany that changed his approach to the project .Under mötet upplevde han en **ingivelse** som förändrade hans tillvägagångssätt för projektet.

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exegesis

[Substantiv]

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

exeges

Ex: The exegesis of the religious manuscript shed light on its complex doctrines .**Exegesen** av den religiösa handskriften belyste dess komplexa läror.

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hedonist

[Substantiv]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

hedonist

Ex: He was known as a hedonist, always choosing the most pleasurable path .Han var känd som en **hedonist**, alltid välja den mest njutbara vägen.

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iconoclast

[Substantiv]

an individual who criticizes and attacks beliefs, ideas, customs, etc. that are generally cherished or accepted

ikonoklast, bildstormare

Ex: He was hailed as an iconoclast for his groundbreaking scientific discoveries that revolutionized our understanding of the natural world .Han hyllades som en **ikonoklast** för sina banbrytande vetenskapliga upptäckter som revolutionerade vår förståelse av den naturliga världen.

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libertine

[Substantiv]

an individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure

libertin, utsvävande

Ex: His reputation as a libertine made him infamous in high society .Hans rykte som en **libertin** gjorde honom ökänd i hög societet.

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litany

[Substantiv]

a religious service that consists of the leading person saying some prayers followed by set responses from the people who are participating

litania

Ex: The priest 's voice guided the litany, while the people followed in harmony .Prästens röst ledde **bönen**, medan folket följde i harmoni.

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[Substantiv]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

sedvänjor, värderingar

Ex: Sociologists study the mores of different cultures to understand the norms and values that shape human behavior .Sociologer studerar olika kulturers **sedvänjor** för att förstå de normer och värderingar som formar mänskligt beteende.

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occult

[Substantiv]

all that relates to the magical and supernatural, their events, practices, powers, etc.

ockultism

Ex: His interest in the occult led him to attend secretive meetings with other practitioners .Hans intresse för **det ockulta** ledde till att han deltog i hemliga möten med andra utövare.

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prognostication

[Substantiv]

a statement meaning to predict or guess the events of the future

förutsägelse, prognos

Ex: The novel included a character known for his dark prognostications about the future .Romanen inkluderade en karaktär känd för sina mörka **prognoser** om framtiden.

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recluse

[Substantiv]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

eremit, enskild

Ex: Her decision to live as a recluse was driven by a desire for personal reflection .Hennes beslut att leva som en **eremit** drevs av en önskan om personlig reflektion.

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solecism

[Substantiv]

an act that is considered to be impolite or unacceptable

solecism, ohövlighet

Ex: The solecism of ignoring the dress code at the wedding was seen as disrespectful .**Solecismen** att ignorera klädkoden vid bröllopet ansågs respektlös.

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turpitude

[Substantiv]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

sedeslöshet, uselhet

Ex: The leader ’s turpitude led to his downfall and loss of public trust .Ledarens **sedeslöshet** ledde till hans fall och förlust av allmänhetens förtroende.

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arcane

[adjektiv]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

mystisk, svårfattlig

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .De **mystiska** detaljerna i den gamla handskriften kunde endast tydas av experter.

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benighted

[adjektiv]

lacking in intellect, culture, knowledge, or morals

efterbliven, okunnig

Ex: The film depicted a benighted world where knowledge was suppressed and ignorance prevailed .Filmen skildrade en **efterbliven** värld där kunskap undertrycktes och okunnighet rådde.

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contrite

[adjektiv]

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed

ångerfull, förkrossad

Ex: The defendant ’s contrite statement was aimed at gaining leniency from the judge .Den åtalades **ångerfulla** uttalande syftade till att vinna mildhet från domaren.

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diabolical

[adjektiv]

tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil

djävulsk, demonisk

Ex: His diabolical manipulation of others left a trail of devastation .Hans **djävulska** manipulation av andra lämnade en spår av förödelse.

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disjointed

[adjektiv]

not connected in an orderly or coherent way

osammanhängande, inkoherent

Ex: The conversation became disjointed as more people joined and talked over each other.Samtalet blev **fragmenterat** när fler personer anslöt och pratade över varandra.

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fanatical

[adjektiv]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something

fanatisk, passionerad

Ex: She has a fanatical approach to fitness , adhering strictly to a rigorous workout regime .Hon har en **fanatisk** inställning till fitness, följer strikt en rigorös träningsregim.

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gregarious

[adjektiv]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

sällskaplig, extrovert

Ex: Even in a large crowd , her gregarious nature shines through , as she effortlessly engages with everyone around her .Även i en stor folkmassa skiner hennes **sällskapliga** natur, då hon utan ansträngning umgås med alla runt omkring henne.

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indifferent

[adjektiv]

unbiased and not favoring one side

opartisk, neutral

Ex: Her indifferent attitude towards the debate showed she had no strong opinions on the matter .Hennes **likgiltiga** attityd gentemot debatten visade att hon inte hade några starka åsikter i frågan.

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orthodox

[adjektiv]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

ortodox, traditionell

Ex: He held orthodox views on religious practices .

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pious

[adjektiv]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

from, religiös

Ex: She was known for her pious devotion , attending church services every week without fail .Hon var känd för sin **fromma** hängivenhet och deltog i kyrkans gudstjänster varje vecka utan undantag.

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principled

[adjektiv]

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

principfast, med principer

Ex: Even in difficult situations, he stayed principled, ensuring that his actions aligned with his values.Även i svåra situationer förblev han **principfast**, och säkerställde att hans handlingar stämde överens med hans värderingar.

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polarized

[adjektiv]

divided into groups that strongly disagree

polariserad

Ex: The polarized reactions to the new law showed how contentious the issue had become .De **polariserade** reaktionerna på den nya lagen visade hur kontroversiell frågan hade blivit.

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sacrosanct

[adjektiv]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

helig, okränkbar

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.Principen om yttrandefrihet ansågs vara **okränkbar** i det demokratiska samhället.

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secular

[adjektiv]

not concerned or connected with religion

sekulär, icke-religiös

Ex: Secular organizations advocate for the separation of church and state in public affairs .

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unseemly

[adjektiv]

behaving in a manner that is impolite and not in accordance with the situation

opassande, oanständig

Ex: Her unseemly display of anger in public was unexpected and made everyone uneasy .Hennes **opassande** uppvisning av ilska offentligt var oväntat och gjorde alla obekväma.

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