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SAT Ordfärdigheter 4 - Lektion 20

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to decapitate

to cut off the head of someone or something

halshugga, skära av huvudet

halshugga, skära av huvudet

Ex: The executioner was skilled in using the guillotine to decapitate condemned individuals. 
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to decelerate

to get lessened in speed over time

sakta ner, minska hastigheten

sakta ner, minska hastigheten

Ex: The car began to decelerate as it approached the school zone. 
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to decipher

read with difficulty

dechiffrera, läsa

dechiffrera, läsa

Ex: She struggled to decipher the doctor’s handwriting on the prescription. 
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perennial
perennial
[adjektiv]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

bestående, kontinuerlig

bestående, kontinuerlig

Ex: His perennial optimism helped him weather life's challenges. 
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peregrination
peregrination
[Substantiv]

a long journey, especially on foot

vandring, fotvandring

vandring, fotvandring

Ex: His peregrination through the mountains took several months, with many challenges along the way. 
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shambolic
shambolic
[adjektiv]

having a state of disorder and confusion

kaotisk, oordnad

kaotisk, oordnad

Ex: The office was in a shambolic state after the unexpected power outage. 
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instant
instant
[adjektiv]

happening or made very quickly and easily

omedelbar, snabb

omedelbar, snabb

Ex: The microwave oven offers instant heating for food. 
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to instance

to explain something by giving an example

illustrera, ge ett exempel

illustrera, ge ett exempel

Ex: The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept. 
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apotheosis
apotheosis
[Substantiv]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

apoteos, fördgudligande

apoteos, fördgudligande

Ex: The emperor’s apotheosis was celebrated with grand ceremonies and rituals. 
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apothegm
apothegm
[Substantiv]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegm, maxim

apotegm, maxim

Ex: The wise old teacher often used an apothegm to convey profound lessons in just a few words. 
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apothecary
apothecary
[Substantiv]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

apotekare, drogist

apotekare, drogist

Ex: The apothecary carefully measured and mixed herbs to create a remedy for the patient. 
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apogee
apogee
[Substantiv]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

höjdpunkt, topp

höjdpunkt, topp

Ex: The company’s merger with a major international firm represented the apogee of its growth strategy. 
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apocryphal
apocryphal
[adjektiv]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

apokryf, tvivelaktig

apokryf, tvivelaktig

Ex: He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe. 
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sanguine
sanguine
[adjektiv]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

optimistisk, självsäker

optimistisk, självsäker

Ex: She remained sanguine about the project’s success despite the challenges. 
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peremptory
peremptory
[adjektiv]

not open to be debated

kategorisk, oemotsäglig

kategorisk, oemotsäglig

Ex: The manager gave a peremptory order to the team, leaving no room for discussion. 
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sanguification
sanguification
[Substantiv]

the development of blood cells

sanguifikation, bildning av blodceller

sanguifikation, bildning av blodceller

Ex: The process of sanguification begins in the bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate into various types of blood cells. 
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shambles
shambles
[Substantiv]

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

slakthus, charkuteri

slakthus, charkuteri

Ex: The town had a small shambles where local farmers would bring their animals for slaughter. 
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sanguinary
sanguinary
[adjektiv]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

blodtörstig, grym

blodtörstig, grym

Ex: The sanguinary leader ordered relentless attacks on the enemy without mercy. 
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