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SAT Ordfärdigheter 2 - Lektion 9

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thermal
thermal
[adjektiv]

related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

termisk, värmerelaterad

termisk, värmerelaterad

Ex: As the temperature increased, the metal expanded due to thermal expansion. 
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thermoelectric
thermoelectric
[adjektiv]

referring to generation of electricity from temperature differences between materials

termoelektrisk, termo-elektrisk

termoelektrisk, termo-elektrisk

Ex: Scientists are researching new thermoelectric materials to improve the efficiency of energy conversion. 
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thermoelectricity
thermoelectricity
[Substantiv]

the electricity produced through the direct conversion of heat energy, often using a thermocouple

termoelektricitet, termisk elektricitet

termoelektricitet, termisk elektricitet

Ex: Researchers are exploring advanced materials to enhance thermoelectricity generation, aiming for more efficient energy conversion from heat sources. 
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insurgence
insurgence
[Substantiv]

an armed or violent rebellion by a group seeking to challenge or overthrow a ruling government

uppror, rebellion

uppror, rebellion

Ex: In the face of social and economic inequality, marginalized groups often resort to insurgence as a means to demand change. 
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insurgent
insurgent
[adjektiv]

referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict

upprorisk, rebellisk

upprorisk, rebellisk

Ex: In the midst of political unrest, an insurgent movement emerged, organizing protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience to challenge the government's policies. 
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insurgency
insurgency
[Substantiv]

a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

uppror, rebellion

uppror, rebellion

Ex: The country has been grappling with an insurgency in its northern region for several years. 
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apartheid
apartheid
[Substantiv]

a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

apartheid

apartheid

Ex: Activists fought tirelessly to end apartheid and achieve equality. 
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apathetic
apathetic
[adjektiv]

displaying minimal emotional expression or engagement

apatisk, likgiltig

apatisk, likgiltig

Ex: Her apathetic response to the news of the company's layoffs surprised her colleagues. 
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dissertation
dissertation
[Substantiv]

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

avhandling,  dissertation

avhandling, dissertation

Ex: She spent months researching for her dissertation on climate change. 
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disservice
disservice
[Substantiv]

an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

disservice, dålig service

disservice, dålig service

Ex: Ignoring the concerns and feedback of customers can be a disservice to a business, leading to a decline in satisfaction and loyalty. 
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to dissever

to divide something into distinct parts

dela, separera

dela, separera

Ex: The historical event served as a catalyst to dissever the nation, leading to the partition and the formation of separate countries. 
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genesis
genesis
[Substantiv]

the starting point of a process, event, or entity, often associated with the formation of something new

genesis, ursprung

genesis, ursprung

Ex: Exploring the genesis of the universe remains a captivating topic for scientists. 
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genital
genital
[adjektiv]

relating to the reproductive organs of the body

genital

genital

Ex: Certain medical conditions can cause discomfort or pain in the genital region, requiring specialized treatment. 
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genitive
genitive
[adjektiv]

relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

genitiv, som avser genitiv

genitiv, som avser genitiv

Ex: They discussed the genitive endings of nouns in different languages. 
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exemplar
exemplar
[Substantiv]

a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

exempel, förebild

exempel, förebild

Ex: The student's essay was an exemplar of clear and persuasive writing. 
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exemplary
exemplary
[adjektiv]

representing the essential qualities, characteristics, or principles associated with a particular type or category

exemplarisk, föredömlig

exemplarisk, föredömlig

Ex: This artist's painting is exemplary of the Impressionist style, capturing light and atmosphere with loose brushstrokes. 
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to exemplify

to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

illustrera, exemplifiera

illustrera, exemplifiera

Ex: To exemplify the concept of perseverance, think of a marathon runner who continues to push forward despite exhaustion and pain. 
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ignoble
ignoble
[adjektiv]

lacking high standards of morality, dignity, or honor

simpel, vanärande

simpel, vanärande

Ex: He resorted to ignoble tactics, spreading false rumors and engaging in character assassination, to win the election. 
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ignominious
ignominious
[adjektiv]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

skamlig, vanhedrande

skamlig, vanhedrande

Ex: The general suffered an ignominious defeat. 
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ignominy
ignominy
[Substantiv]

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

skam, vanära

skam, vanära

Ex: The politician faced ignominy after the scandal broke. 
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