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SAT Ordfärdigheter 2 - Lektion 16

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recluse
recluse
[Substantiv]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

eremit, enskild

eremit, enskild

Ex: Deep in the forest, the hermit lived as a recluse for decades in a small cabin he built with his own hands. 
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reclusive
reclusive
[adjektiv]

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

avskild, avlägsen

avskild, avlägsen

Ex: The nobleman had built his mansion in a reclusive forest valley hidden from the main roads. 
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animadversion
animadversion
[Substantiv]

a critical remark

kritisk anmärkning, kritik

kritisk anmärkning, kritik

Ex: The editor's animadversion on the article was sharp but fair. 
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animalcule
animalcule
[Substantiv]

a tiny animal, typically visible only under a microscope

djurcule, mikroorganism

djurcule, mikroorganism

Ex: The biologist collected water samples to examine the diversity of animalcules inhabiting different aquatic environments. 
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to animate

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

animera, uppmuntra

animera, uppmuntra

Ex: The music animated the party, making everyone dance and laugh. 
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animosity
animosity
[Substantiv]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

fientlighet, ovilja

fientlighet, ovilja

Ex: There was long-standing animosity between the two families stemming from a property dispute decades ago. 
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animus
animus
[Substantiv]

a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

fientlighet, ovilja

fientlighet, ovilja

Ex: His works expressed animus toward imperialist expansion and the subjugation of indigenous peoples. 
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presentiment
presentiment
[Substantiv]

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

föraning, förkänsla

föraning, förkänsla

Ex: She had a presentiment that something was wrong when she received the late-night call. 
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presentment
presentment
[Substantiv]

a statement about an offense made by a jury based on their own knowledge

presentation, åtal

presentation, åtal

Ex: The grand jury issued a presentment against the sheriff based on their suspicions of corruption they had uncovered during their investigation. 
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vehemence
vehemence
[Substantiv]

a loud, forceful, and emphatic speech, often in an angry or aggressive tone

våldsamhet,  häftighet

våldsamhet, häftighet

Ex: The prime minister rejected the accusations with vehemence. 
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vehement
vehement
[adjektiv]

expressing strong emotions, typically anger

våldsam, arg

våldsam, arg

Ex: She gave a vehement response to the accusation, her anger clear in every word. 
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to tremor
to tremor
[Verb]

to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

skaka, darrar

skaka, darrar

Ex: The tall buildings trembled and tremored for over a minute as the magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook the city. 
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tremulous
tremulous
[adjektiv]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

skakig, darrig

skakig, darrig

Ex: Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech. 
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to extort
to extort
[Verb]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

förvränga, manipulera

förvränga, manipulera

Ex: Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context. 
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extortion
extortion
[Substantiv]

the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation

utpressning, utpantning

utpressning, utpantning

Ex: The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers. 
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misadventure
misadventure
[Substantiv]

an event or experience that is unfortunate, unsuccessful, or troublesome, often due to poor planning, bad judgment, or unforeseen circumstances

missöde, olyckligt äventyr

missöde, olyckligt äventyr

Ex: Their backpacking trip through the jungle became a misadventure when one person contracted a parasite. 
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misanthrope
misanthrope
[Substantiv]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misanthrop, person som hatar eller föraktar mänskligheten

misanthrop, person som hatar eller föraktar mänskligheten

Ex: The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others. 
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to misapprehend

to fail to understand the full or true meaning, intention, or scope of a situation, idea, or statement

missförstå, missta

missförstå, missta

Ex: She misapprehended the instructions and added the wrong ingredients to the recipe. 
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