SAT Ordfärdigheter 2 - Lektion 31

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guile

[Substantiv]

the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes

list, bedrägeri

Ex: During the Cold War , spies engaged in guile through tactics like spreading misinformation .Under kalla kriget ägnade sig spioner åt **list** genom taktiker som att sprida desinformation.

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guileless

[adjektiv]

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

uppriktig, okonstlad

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.Politiker behöver en viss mängd listighet, men den **listlöse** kandidaten talade öppet utan att noga väga varje ord.

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peaceable

[adjektiv]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

fredlig, försonlig

Ex: Through calm discussion of opposing views , the group hoped to find more peaceable common ground .Genom lugna diskussioner av motsatta åsikter hoppades gruppen hitta en mer **fredlig** gemensam grund.

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peaceful

[adjektiv]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

fredlig, lugn

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .Meditationssessionen lämnade alla med en **fridfull** känsla som varade hela dagen.

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hardhearted

[adjektiv]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

hårdhjärtad, känslolös

Ex: Although tears were shed recounting their story , the hardhearted social worker remained unmoved to help .Även om tårar spilldes när de berättade sin historia, förblev den **hårdhjärtade** socialarbetaren orörd för att hjälpa.

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hardihood

[Substantiv]

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

djärvhet, mod

Ex: Soldiers are chosen as much for their physical hardiness as their mental hardihood - the ability to endure stress , danger and privation .Soldater väljs lika mycket för sin fysiska uthållighet som för sin **mentala styrka** - förmågan att uthärda stress, fara och umbäranden.

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hardy

[adjektiv]

having a strong and well-built physique

robust, hållbar

Ex: The hardy mountain climbers reached the summit despite the challenging weather conditions .De **tåliga** bergsbestigarna nådde toppen trots de utmanande väderförhållandena.

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definite

[adjektiv]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

definitiv, tydlig

Ex: She gave a definite answer about attending the meeting .Hon gav ett **definitivt** svar om att delta i mötet.

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definitive

[adjektiv]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

definitiv, avgörande

Ex: They reached a definitive agreement after long negotiations .De nådde ett **slutgiltigt** avtal efter långa förhandlingar.

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to inure

[Verb]

to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time

härd, vana

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule had inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .Att leva i åratal under en tyrannisk regim hade **van** medborgarna vid förtryck och inskränkt de medborgerliga friheter som andra skulle finna outhärdliga.

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inured

[adjektiv]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

vana, härdad

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .Diehard-fans av förlorande lag blir tyvärr **vana** vid besvikelse genom år av underprestation.

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mordant

[adjektiv]

(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors

frätande, korrosiv

Ex: Etching is a printmaking method that employs a mordant substance like acid to corrode and thereby incise an image onto a metal plate .Etsning är en tryckmetod som använder en **frätande** substans som syra för att fräta och därmed inrista en bild på en metallplatta.

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mordacious

[adjektiv]

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

bitande, aggressiv

Ex: The swarm of mordacious mosquitoes descended on anyone who ventured outside at dusk .Svärmen av **bitande** myggor föll över alla som vågade sig ut i skymningen.

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eminent

[adjektiv]

physically taller or higher than others around in a way that draws notice

framstående, imponerande

Ex: The tallest tree on the hill was an eminent landmark that could be seen from miles away .Det högsta trädet på kullen var en **framstående** landmärke som kunde ses miltals bort.

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eminence

[Substantiv]

a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field

framstående ställning, anseende

Ex: He spoke with eminence and authority as one of the top experts in the subject area .Han talade med **framståendehet** och auktoritet som en av de främsta experterna inom ämnesområdet.

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rote

[Substantiv]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

inlärning utantill, mekanisk inlärning

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via daily rote rehearsal .Definitionerna memorerades genom daglig **mekanisk** repetition.

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rotary

[adjektiv]

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

roterande, snurrande

Ex: The rotary knob on the stereo controls the volume of the music .Den **roterande** ratt på stereon kontrollerar musikens volym.

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rotund

[adjektiv]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

rund, klotformig

Ex: The children were laughing at the rotund shape of the stone they found .Barnen skrattade åt den **rundade** formen av stenen de hittade.

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to deport

[Verb]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

deportera, utvisa

Ex: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .Gränspatrullerande agenter **deporterar** för närvarande en grupp migranter som greps nära den södra gränsen.

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deportment

[Substantiv]

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

beteende, hållning

Ex: In job interviews , potential employers often evaluate a candidate 's deportment during the meeting and how they carry themselves .På jobbintervjuer utvärderar potentiella arbetsgivare ofta en kandidats **beteende** under mötet och hur de för sig.

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