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SAT Ordfärdigheter 2 - Lektion 24

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epidemic
epidemic
[adjektiv]

describing a disease or condition that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a specific area or community during a particular period

epidemisk, endemisk

epidemisk, endemisk

Ex: An epidemic outbreak of chickenpox affected most children in the town. 
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pandemic
pandemic
[adjektiv]

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

pandemisk, som rör en pandemi

pandemisk, som rör en pandemi

Ex: The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis. 
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epidermis
epidermis
[Substantiv]

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

epidermis, hudens yttersta lager

epidermis, hudens yttersta lager

Ex: The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin that provides a protective barrier for the body. 
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epizootic
epizootic
[adjektiv]

referring to a widespread outbreak of disease among animals in a region or population

epizootisk, relaterad till en epizooti

epizootisk, relaterad till en epizooti

Ex: Scientists are monitoring for potential epizootic avian influenza viruses that could spread rapidly between wild bird populations. 
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interim
interim
[adjektiv]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

tillfällig, interimistisk

tillfällig, interimistisk

Ex: An interim report was submitted to provide preliminary findings before the full research study was complete. 
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to interject

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

inlägga, avbryta

inlägga, avbryta

Ex: He interjected a sarcastic remark that broke the tension. 
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interlocutor
interlocutor
[Substantiv]

someone who takes an active verbal role in exchanging views as part of a multi-party discussion, conversation, or interview

samtalspartner, aktiv deltagare i en konversation

samtalspartner, aktiv deltagare i en konversation

Ex: In many Platonic dialogues, Socrates acts as the main interlocutor, engaging others in philosophical discussion. 
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interloper
interloper
[Substantiv]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

inkräktare, objuden gäst

inkräktare, objuden gäst

Ex: The locals saw the tourist as an interloper in their quiet village. 
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interlude
interlude
[Substantiv]

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

interludium, paus

interludium, paus

Ex: During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act. 
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to intermediate

to act as an agent between two parties in order to help resolve a problem or bring about an agreement

medla, agera medlare

medla, agera medlare

Ex: Union leaders and company executives agreed to intermediate during contract negotiations to help reach a compromise. 
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intermission
intermission
[Substantiv]

a temporary suspension in an ongoing activity before it resumes once more

paus, avbrott

paus, avbrott

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peccable
peccable
[adjektiv]

having the capability or tendency to err, sin or display weaknesses due to imperfect human nature

felbar, syndig

felbar, syndig

Ex: Theologians argued humans are peccable creatures needing forgiveness and redemption. 
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peccadillo
peccadillo
[Substantiv]

a small excusable offense or mistake

liten förseelse, mindre fel

liten förseelse, mindre fel

Ex: Forgetting an anniversary is a peccadillo, not a relationship-ending crime. 
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peccant
peccant
[adjektiv]

likely to commit faults, errors, or sins

benägen att begå fel, syndig

benägen att begå fel, syndig

Ex: Poor management practices left the system peccant to waste and inefficiency. 
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vestige
vestige
[Substantiv]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

spår, lämning

spår, lämning

Ex: Archaeologists studied the vestiges of pottery and tools to learn about ancient civilizations. 
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vestigial
vestigial
[adjektiv]

(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives

rudimentär, kvarvarande

rudimentär, kvarvarande

Ex: Whales have tiny vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies, remnants of when their ancient ancestors lived on land. 
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to err
to err
[Verb]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

fela, göra ett misstag

fela, göra ett misstag

Ex: While erring occasionally is forgivable, persistent or consequential erring may require accountability. 
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erroneous
erroneous
[adjektiv]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

felaktig, oriktig

felaktig, oriktig

Ex: The report contained several erroneous conclusions based on faulty data. 
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errant
errant
[adjektiv]

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

villfarende, avvikande

villfarende, avvikande

Ex: The errant knight ventured beyond the kingdom's borders without his sovereign's blessing. 
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erratic
erratic
[adjektiv]

having a strong potential for sudden variations or fluctuations that cannot be predicted

oförutsägbar, nyckfull

oförutsägbar, nyckfull

Ex: His erratic behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable. 
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