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SAT Ordfärdigheter 2 - Lektion 14

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circumference
circumference
[Substantiv]

the distance around the external boundary of something

omkrets, periferi

omkrets, periferi

Ex: The athlete completed a lap around the track, covering the entire circumference in record time. 
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circumlocution
circumlocution
[Substantiv]

the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly

omskrivning, användning av onödiga ord

omskrivning, användning av onödiga ord

Ex: Instead of providing a direct answer, the politician resorted to circumlocution, using lengthy and vague statements. 
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to circumnavigate

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

segla runt, resa runt

segla runt, resa runt

Ex: He plans to circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat. 
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to circumscribe

to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries

begränsa, inskränka

begränsa, inskränka

Ex: New regulations will circumscribe the use of personal data by tech companies. 
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circumspect
circumspect
[adjektiv]

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

försiktig, betänksam

försiktig, betänksam

Ex: The CEO was circumspect about the new partnership, carefully weighing various risks and benefits before approving the deal. 
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to circumvent

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

kringgå, undvika

kringgå, undvika

Ex: Many companies circumvent their environmental responsibilities by outsourcing to suppliers in other countries. 
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necrology
necrology
[Substantiv]

an announcement of someone's death, often containing details about them

nekrolog, dödsannons

nekrolog, dödsannons

Ex: While researching his family history, Alex discovered a necrology of his great-grandfather, which provided valuable insights into his life and achievements. 
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necromancy
necromancy
[Substantiv]

the practice of summoning or communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future

nekromanti, praktik att åkalla de döda

nekromanti, praktik att åkalla de döda

Ex: Legends tell of a sorcerer who practiced necromancy to learn secrets from the dead. 
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necropolis
necropolis
[Substantiv]

a large cemetery or burial ground, often located in an old city or town

nekropol, gammal begravningsplats

nekropol, gammal begravningsplats

Ex: Exploring the sprawling necropolis, archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts and beautifully crafted sarcophagi. 
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necrosis
necrosis
[Substantiv]

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

nekros, nekrotisk celldöd

nekros, nekrotisk celldöd

Ex: The doctor diagnosed necrosis in the patient's limbs, which had turned black and blue due to lack of blood flow. 
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necrobiosis
necrobiosis
[Substantiv]

the normal programmed death of cells

nekrobios, programmerad celldöd

nekrobios, programmerad celldöd

Ex: Necrobiosis is a vital process that helps to maintain tissue homeostasis and regeneration in living organisms. 
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complicity
complicity
[Substantiv]

the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

medbrottslighet, samverkan

medbrottslighet, samverkan

Ex: His involvement in the scheme revealed his complicity in the fraud. 
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granular
granular
[adjektiv]

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

kornig, granulär

kornig, granulär

Ex: The sand on the beach had a granular texture, with tiny grains slipping through her fingers. 
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to granulate

to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

granulera, bilda granulationsvävnad

granulera, bilda granulationsvävnad

Ex: As her cut began to granulate, new pink flesh was visible where the scab had been. 
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granule
granule
[Substantiv]

a small piece of a substance that has the shape of a small grain

granulat, litet korn

granulat, litet korn

Ex: Under the microscope, the sample revealed distinct granules of pollen, each with a unique shape and texture. 
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regal
regal
[adjektiv]

impressive in a manner suited to royalty or those in the highest positions of authority

kunglig, majestätisk

kunglig, majestätisk

Ex: The queen made a grand entrance, adorned in a regal gown embellished with jewels. 
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to regale
to regale
[Verb]

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

bjuda, festmåltid

bjuda, festmåltid

Ex: The king loved to regale visitors to the castle with tales of battles and conquests over a lavish banquet in the grand hall. 
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regalia
regalia
[Substantiv]

the clothes and instruments that symbolize royal or elevated rank, authority, or sovereignty

regalier, kungliga symboler

regalier, kungliga symboler

Ex: Royal regalia includes a crown and scepter. 
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