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SAT Ordfärdigheter 4 - Lektion 29

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to pique
[Verb]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

reta, förolämpa

reta, förolämpa

Ex: Her critical comments piqued his annoyance .Hennes kritiska kommentarer **retade** hans irritation.
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piquant
[adjektiv]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

kryddstark, smakrik

kryddstark, smakrik

Ex: The dish had a piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .Rätten hade en **kryddig** smak tack vare tillsatsen av frisk ingefära och en nypa chiliflingor.
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piquancy
[Substantiv]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

kryddighet, kryddig smak

kryddighet, kryddig smak

Ex: A hint of piquancy in the salad dressing made the vegetables more flavorful .En antydan av **kryddighet** i salladsdressingen gjorde grönsakerna mer smakrika.
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sleight
[Substantiv]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

skicklighet, fingerfärdighet

skicklighet, fingerfärdighet

Ex: His mastery of sleight allowed him to perform card tricks that seemed impossible .Hans behärskning av **fingerfärdighet** gjorde det möjligt för honom att utföra korttrick som verkade omöjliga.
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slight
[adjektiv]

not a lot in amount or extent

lätt, obetydlig

lätt, obetydlig

Ex: There was a slight delay in the flight schedule .Det uppstod en **liten** försening i flygschemat.
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figurehead
[Substantiv]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

marionett, symbolisk ledare

marionett, symbolisk ledare

Ex: The general was seen as a figurehead during the military campaign , while his advisers controlled the strategy .Generalen sågs som en **galjonsfigur** under den militära kampanjen, medan hans rådgivare kontrollerade strategin.
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figurative
[adjektiv]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

bildlig, metaforisk

bildlig, metaforisk

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Att förstå den **bildliga** betydelsen av idiomet kräver kunskap om den kulturella kontexten.
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butte
[Substantiv]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, platåberg

butte, platåberg

Ex: Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive volcanic butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape .Shiprock i New Mexico är en imponerande vulkanisk **butte** som sticker ut tydligt i det platta landskapet.
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to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

stödja, förstärka

stödja, förstärka

Ex: The manager buttressed the team 's morale by recognizing their achievements and providing encouragement .Chefen **stärkte** teamets moral genom att erkänna deras prestationer och ge uppmuntran.
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(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

flörta, ha affärer

flörta, ha affärer

Ex: He was caught philandering again , despite having promised his partner he would change .Han blev påkommen med att **ha otrohetsaffärer** igen, trots att han lovat sin partner att han skulle förändras.
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philanthropic
[adjektiv]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

filantropisk, välgörande

filantropisk, välgörande

Ex: The philanthropic spirit of the community was evident in their support for local schools , hospitals , and environmental projects .Samhällets **filantropiska** anda var tydlig i deras stöd till lokala skolor, sjukhus och miljöprojekt.
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philately
[Substantiv]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filateli, frimärkssamlande

filateli, frimärkssamlande

Ex: Philately is more than just a hobby; for some, it’s a way to connect with history and culture.**Filateli** är mer än bara en hobby; för vissa är det ett sätt att koppla samman med historia och kultur.
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philharmonic
[adjektiv]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filharmonisk, orkestral

filharmonisk, orkestral

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philippic
[Substantiv]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

filipik, arg kritik

filipik, arg kritik

Ex: The senator delivered a scathing philippic in the parliament , criticizing the opposition ’s stance on healthcare .Senatorn levererade en skarp **filipik** i parlamentet och kritiserade oppositionens hållning i fråga om hälsovård.
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philistine
[adjektiv]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

filiströs,  okultiverad

filiströs, okultiverad

Ex: The gallery 's attempt to engage a philistine audience with pop art was unsuccessful .Galleriförsöket att engagera en **filistinsk** publik med popkonst var misslyckat.
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to adorn
[Verb]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

pryda, smycka

pryda, smycka

Ex: To enhance the elegance of the room , they decided to adorn the windows with luxurious curtains .För att förstärka rummets elegans beslutade de att **pryda** fönstren med lyxiga gardiner.
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adoration
[Substantiv]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

dyrkan

dyrkan

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .Hans **dyrkan** av sportlaget växte efter att de vunnit mästerskapet.
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to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

diktera, beordra

diktera, beordra

Ex: The leader was dictating changes to the organizational structure .Ledaren **dikterade** förändringar i organisationsstrukturen.
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diction
[Substantiv]

the manner in which words are pronounced

diktion, uttal

diktion, uttal

Ex: The singer ’s diction was so precise that every lyric could be heard clearly in the concert hall .Sångarens **diktion** var så exakt att varje textrad kunde höras tydligt i konserthallen.
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dictum
[Substantiv]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictum, formellt uttalande

dictum, formellt uttalande

Ex: The king 's dictum required all citizens to abide by the new laws , regardless of their social status .Kungens **dictum** krävde att alla medborgare följde de nya lagarna, oavsett deras sociala status.
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