Boken Insight - Övre mellannivå - Ordförrådsinsikt 7

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

skulle

to casually ignore something or someone

to cancel what has been planned

avbryta något

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

hugger av något

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.

övervinna något

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

fly

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

varna för

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

beroende

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

gammal och skröplig

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

självförsörjande

advanced in age

gammal

giving encouragement or providing help

stödjande

having a lot of energy

dynamisk

not thinking or behaving wisely

lura

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

klok

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

oberoende

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

envisas i sin tro

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

tonåring

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

barnslig

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

tonåring

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

erfaren

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

barnslig

full-grown and physically developed

mogna

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

ung och energisk