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SAT Ordfärdigheter 3 - Lektion 44

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to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

spekulera, formulera teorier

spekulera, formulera teorier

Ex: After the unexpected announcement, employees started to speculate on the upcoming changes in company policies. 

Efter det oväntade tillkännagivandet började anställda spekulera i de kommande förändringarna i företagets policyer.

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speculator
speculator
[Substantiv]

a person who takes financial risks for potential profits

spekulant, riskabel investerare

spekulant, riskabel investerare

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to correlate

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

korrelera, vara inbördes förbundna

korrelera, vara inbördes förbundna

Ex: The rising temperatures in the region correlate with an increase in heat-related illnesses. 

De stigande temperaturerna i regionen korrelerar med en ökning av värmebetingade sjukdomar.

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correlation
correlation
[Substantiv]

a relationship or connection between two or more things

Ex: The report suggests a correlation between access to public transportation and employment opportunities. 
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correlative
correlative
[adjektiv]

having a relationship in which each side is necessary for the other

korrelativ, relaterad

korrelativ, relaterad

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to deject
to deject
[Verb]

to make someone feel disheartened or low in spirits

nedslå, modfälla

nedslå, modfälla

Ex: Rejection from her dream job dejected her deeply. 

Avvisningen från hennes drömjobb nedstämde henne djupt.

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dejection
dejection
[Substantiv]

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

nedslagenhet, modlöshet

nedslagenhet, modlöshet

Ex: The rainy weather added to the general sense of dejection among the outdoor event attendees. 

Det regniga vädret bidrog till den allmänna känslan av nedstämdhet bland deltagarna i utomhuseventet.

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to embellish

to make a statement or narrative more interesting by exaggerating or adding incorrect information

försköna, pynta

försköna, pynta

Ex: Her paintings were known to embellish reality, transforming mundane scenes into whimsical fantasies. 

Hennes målningar var kända för att pryda verkligheten, där vardagliga scener omvandlades till nyckfulla fantasier.

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solicitude
solicitude
[Substantiv]

care or worry for a person's well-being

omtanke, oro

omtanke, oro

Ex: The nurse's solicitude for her patients was unmatched. 

Sjuksköterskans omtanke för sina patienter var oöverträffad.

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solicitous
solicitous
[adjektiv]

displaying careful, watchful attention, often in a way that shows eagerness to help or please

omtänksam, uppmärksam

omtänksam, uppmärksam

Ex: The waiter hovered in a solicitous way, ready to refill drinks at the slightest signal. 

Servitören rörde sig på ett omsorgsfullt sätt, redo att fylla på drycker vid minsta tecken.

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solemn
solemn
[adjektiv]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

högtidlig, allvarlig

högtidlig, allvarlig

Ex: His solemn expression conveyed the weight of the news he had to share. 

Hans högtidliga uttryck förmedlade tyngden av nyheterna han var tvungen att dela.

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archaic
archaic
[adjektiv]

dating back to the ancient past

arkaisk, antik

arkaisk, antik

Ex: Scholars study archaic symbols found in prehistoric cave paintings. 

Forskare studerar arkaiska symboler som finns i förhistoriska grottmålningar.

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penury
penury
[Substantiv]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

fattigdom, nöd

fattigdom, nöd

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penurious
penurious
[adjektiv]

extremely poor or unwilling to spend money

fattig, snål

fattig, snål

Ex: Growing up in a penurious household taught her the value of every dollar. 

Att växa upp i ett fattigt hushåll lärde henne värdet av varje dollar.

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to rebut
to rebut
[Verb]

to argue logically in order to disprove a statement

vederlägga, motbevisa

vederlägga, motbevisa

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rebuttal
rebuttal
[Substantiv]

the act of arguing to prove that something, usually an accusation or evidence, is wrong

vederläggning

vederläggning

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to tempt
to tempt
[Verb]

to make someone strongly want to do or have something, especially something unwise or wrong

fresta,  locka

fresta, locka

Ex: That expensive jacket tempted Sarah, but she decided not to buy it. 
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tempter
tempter
[Substantiv]

a person who encourages others to make choices that might not be the best or safest

frestare, förförare

frestare, förförare

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archeology
archeology
[Substantiv]

the study of civilizations of the past and historical periods by the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

arkeologi, studie av antika civilisationer

arkeologi, studie av antika civilisationer

Ex: Archaeology provides valuable insights into the development of human societies, technology, art, and daily life across different time periods and regions. 

Arkeologi ger värdefulla insikter om utvecklingen av mänskliga samhällen, teknologi, konst och vardagsliv under olika tidsperioder och regioner.

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