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SAT Ordfärdigheter 1 - Lektion 27

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to deride
to deride
[Verb]

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

håna, förlöjliga

håna, förlöjliga

Ex: She was hurt when her own family began to deride her decision to drop out of law school and pursue music. 
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derision
derision
[Substantiv]

laughing at someone or something in a mean way

förlöjligande, hån

förlöjligande, hån

Ex: He heard derision from the back when he couldn't answer the question. 
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arbiter
arbiter
[Substantiv]

a person appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue

skiljedomare, medlare

skiljedomare, medlare

Ex: In the debate, the moderator functioned as an impartial arbiter. 
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arbitrary
arbitrary
[adjektiv]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

godtycklig, nyckfull

godtycklig, nyckfull

Ex: The decision to increase prices seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear reason given. 
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to arbitrate

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

medla, arbitera

medla, arbitera

Ex: The two companies, unable to reach an agreement, decided to have a third party arbitrate their dispute. 
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arbitrator
arbitrator
[Substantiv]

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

skiljeman, medlare

skiljeman, medlare

Ex: After the initial mediation failed, an experienced arbitrator was called upon to facilitate a resolution. 
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gastric
gastric
[adjektiv]

relating to or affecting the stomach

mags-, gastrisk

mags-, gastrisk

Ex: She underwent a series of tests to determine the cause of her gastric issues. 
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gastritis
gastritis
[Substantiv]

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

gastrit

gastrit

Ex: After weeks of stomach pain, the doctor diagnosed her with gastritis and recommended dietary changes. 
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gastronomy
gastronomy
[Substantiv]

the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

gastronomi

gastronomi

Ex: With its diverse culture, India offers a rich tapestry of gastronomy from various regions. 
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medial
medial
[adjektiv]

related to or located in the middle of something

medial, central

medial, central

Ex: The medial section of the bookshelf is slightly bowed from the weight of the books. 
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to mediate

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

medla, förmedla

medla, förmedla

Ex: Sarah offered to mediate between the two coworkers who had been arguing for weeks. 
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medieval
medieval
[adjektiv]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

medeltida, tillhörande medeltiden

medeltida, tillhörande medeltiden

Ex: The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, complete with towers and battlements. 
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mediocre
mediocre
[adjektiv]

substandard or below average

medelmåttig, genomsnittlig

medelmåttig, genomsnittlig

Ex: The cake was mediocre, dry and almost inedible. 
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meditation
meditation
[Substantiv]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditation, begrundan

meditation, begrundan

Ex: Daily meditation has helped her maintain a calm and focused mind. 
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provident
provident
[adjektiv]

planning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances

förutseende, sparsam

förutseende, sparsam

Ex: The economic downturn served as a stark reminder of the importance of provident financial planning. 
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providential
providential
[adjektiv]

related to, or showing signs of divine guidance or care

försyns, gudomlig

försyns, gudomlig

Ex: The traveler believed that the kind stranger who helped him during his journey was sent by a providential force. 
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provincial
provincial
[adjektiv]

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

provinsiell, regional

provinsiell, regional

Ex: The provincial government oversees education and healthcare policies within its borders. 
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provisional
provisional
[adjektiv]

temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made

tillfällig, provisorisk

tillfällig, provisorisk

Ex: The manager set a provisional date for the meeting, but said it could change. 
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proviso
proviso
[Substantiv]

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

villkor, klausul

villkor, klausul

Ex: She agreed to sell the property with the proviso that she can stay in the house until the end of the month. 
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