SAT Ordfärdigheter 1 - Lektion 20

the quality of thoroughness and accuracy in approach or analysis

noggrannhet, stringens

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

sträng, noggrann

a decline in standards, especially in moral or mental qualities

dekadens

(geometry) a flat polygon with ten straight sides and ten angles

dekagon

a weight that is the same as 10 grams

dekagram

a measure that is the same as 10 liters

dekaliter

the Ten Commandments given to Moses in the Bible

dekalog, De Tio Budorden

a measure that is the same as 10 meters

dekameter

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

fabrika, falsknerade

the process of creating or assembling something from raw materials

tillverkning, fabricering

opposite in order, direction, or effect

invers, motsatt

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversion, omvändning

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

invertera, vända

to elevate or lift strongly, especially from below

lyfta, höja

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

omvälvning, oroligheter

to speak using offensive or disrespectful language

blasphemiera, förolämpa

a language that shows disrespect for God or other sacred entities

blasfemi

to make fun of someone

hacka, skratta åt