SAT Ordfärdigheter 3 - Lektion 10

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

sur, bitter

a fabric made of the combination of long, thin strands of a specific chemical compound called cellulose acetate

acetat

having an acidic nature like vinegar

ättikssyra, sur

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

epigram, maxim

a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

epilog

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Trettondagen

(mathematical) a fixed and well-defined number in calculating a curve that can differ in order to reach similar curves

parameter, konstant

having the highest rank, importance, or influence

avgörande, högst prioriterad

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

älskare, partner

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

utrustning, tillbehör

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

parafrasera, omformulera

a person who suffers from an abnormal condition in which they walk around during sleep

sömngångare, somnambulist

causing a person to feel sleepy

sömnig, sömnframkallande

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

sömnig, drowsy

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnia

the action of feeling or expressing regret

ånger, bot

feeling or expressing remorse

bönefull, ångande

regretful for doing something wrong

botfärdig, ångerfull

not evident, active, or discovered yet

latent, dold

a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment

latens, dold