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SAT Ordfärdigheter 1 - Lektion 46

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to dismiss or reject something as false

avfärda, förkasta

avfärda, förkasta

Ex: The repudiated the claims made by the opposition party , asserting that they were politically motivated .
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repugnant
[adjektiv]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

avskyvärd, hemsk

avskyvärd, hemsk

Ex: repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .
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to drive back or push away

avvisa, stöta bort

avvisa, stöta bort

Ex: His arrogant demeanor and insensitive repulsed most people he met .
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fracas
[Substantiv]

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

bråk, uppståndelse

bråk, uppståndelse

Ex: The local teams ' rivalry culminated in fracas after the final whistle blew , causing quite a scene on the field .
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fractious
[adjektiv]

showing resistance to authority or control

rebellisk, snarstucken

rebellisk, snarstucken

Ex: The teacher had a hard time on the first day with a fractious student who would n't stay seated .
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to break a rule or trust

frakturera, bryta

frakturera, bryta

Ex: By sharing company secrets , fractured his contract 's confidentiality clause .
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fragile
[adjektiv]

easily damaged or broken

skör, ömtålig

skör, ömtålig

Ex: fragile relationship between the two countries was strained by recent tensions .
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podium
[Substantiv]

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

pall, prispall

pall, prispall

Ex: After winning third place , he proudly stood on the lowest step of podium to receive his medal .
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poesy
[Substantiv]

another word for poetry or a poetic work

poesi, diktverk

poesi, diktverk

Ex: poesy is known for its intricate form and romantic themes
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poetic
[adjektiv]

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poetisk, lyrisk

poetisk, lyrisk

Ex: Her speech was filled poetic imagery , weaving together words like a masterful poet .
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theism
[Substantiv]

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

teism, gudstro

teism, gudstro

Ex: theism included worship of multiple gods and goddesses .
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theocracy
[Substantiv]

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

teokrati, religionstyre

teokrati, religionstyre

Ex: In theocracy, religious laws often become the foundation for the legal system .
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theologian
[Substantiv]

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

teolog, teologisk expert

teolog, teologisk expert

Ex: theologians believe in the importance of interfaith dialogue to promote understanding and peace .
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theological
[adjektiv]

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

teologisk, religiös

teologisk, religiös

Ex: The library has a vast collection theological books from various religions .
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theology
[Substantiv]

the study of religions and faiths

teologi, religionsvetenskap

teologi, religionsvetenskap

Ex: He pursued a career theology to become a religious leader .
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compulsion
[Substantiv]

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

tvang, drift

tvang, drift

Ex: Every time she walks past a bookstore , she feels an compulsion to buy a new novel .
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compulsory
[adjektiv]

forced to be done by law or authority

obligatorisk, tvångsmässig

obligatorisk, tvångsmässig

Ex: Paying taxes compulsory for all citizens .
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