SAT Ordfärdigheter 1 - Lektion 47

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

hierarki

a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

hieroglyfisk

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

motståndare

against someone or something's advantage

ogynnsam

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

motgång

the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth

dräktighet

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

gro

to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

att ge upp någon eller något

a box or case for holding and displaying sacred objects

relikskrin

to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

njuta av

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

forntida föremål

displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

lärd

deep, extensive learning or knowledge

lärdom

lazy and dreamy, without much energy or interest

slö och trött

(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness

matt

to realize through the five senses

uppfatta

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perceptiv

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

fängsla

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

fängslande

existing in a physical form, especially in reference to a quality or concept

förkroppsligad