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SAT Ordfärdigheter 4 - Lektion 32

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to spread across an area or through different channels

sprida, sprida ut

sprida, sprida ut

Ex: The sound of laughter is diffusing from the party next door into the quiet neighborhood .Ljudet av skratt **sprider** sig från festen bredvid in i det lugna grannskapet.
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diffusion
[Substantiv]

the process of spreading or dispersing something widely

spridning, diffusion

spridning, diffusion

Ex: The diffusion of cultural practices can lead to greater understanding between different communities .**Spridningen** av kulturella metoder kan leda till större förståelse mellan olika samhällen.
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invalid
[Substantiv]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

invalid, sjukling

invalid, sjukling

Ex: After the accident, he became an invalid and needed constant assistance.Efter olyckan blev han en **invalid** och behövde konstant hjälp.
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to cancel the legal power or effect of a document or action

ogiltigförklara, annullera

ogiltigförklara, annullera

Ex: His passport was invalidated due to incorrect information on the form .Hans pass **ogiltigförklarades** på grund av felaktig information i formuläret.
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sidelong
[adjektiv]

(of a look) indirectly and out of the corner of one's eye

sido-, skevt

sido-, skevt

Ex: He watched her with a sidelong glance , unsure of what her expression meant .Han betraktade henne med en **sidoblick**, osäker på vad hennes uttryck betydde.
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sidereal
[adjektiv]

relating to a system of time measurement based on the positions and movements of the stars

sidereal, stjärnrelaterad

sidereal, stjärnrelaterad

Ex: Astronomers use sidereal time to accurately track the position of celestial objects in the sky.Astronomer använder **siderisk** tid för att noggrant spåra positionen för himmelska objekt på himlen.
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to deviate from a main course to another

avleda, avvika

avleda, avvika

Ex: The project ’s progress was sidetracked by unexpected technical difficulties .Projektets framsteg **avleddes** av oväntade tekniska svårigheter.
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proxy
[Substantiv]

a person who has the authority to act on someone else's behalf, especially the authority to vote

fullmäktig, representant

fullmäktig, representant

Ex: The committee allowed proxies to be submitted for members who were unable to attend the vote .Kommittén tillät att **fullmakter** lämnades in för medlemmar som inte kunde delta i omröstningen.
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proximity
[Substantiv]

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

närhet, omgivning

närhet, omgivning

Ex: The astronaut observed stars and planets in the proximity of the space station 's orbit .Astronauten observerade stjärnor och planeter i **närheten** av rymdstationens omloppsbana.
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to course
[Verb]

(of a liquid) to move steadily

flöda, rinna

flöda, rinna

Ex: Sweat coursed down his forehead as he ran the marathon in the scorching heat .Svett **rann** ner över hans panna när han sprang maraton i den brännande hettan.
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courser
[Substantiv]

a person who hunts small animals, especially using greyhounds, which rely more on sight than scent

jägare av småvilt, löpare

jägare av småvilt, löpare

Ex: A courser's challenge lies in using sight to outpace the prey , as opposed to the scent-based hunting methods of other dogs .Utmaningen för en **jägare** ligger i att använda synen för att överträffa bytet, till skillnad från andra hundars luktbaserade jaktmetoder.
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alias
[Substantiv]

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

alias, pseudonym

alias, pseudonym

Ex: During his undercover mission , he was forced to use an alias to infiltrate the organization .Under sitt undercoveruppdrag tvingades han använda ett **alias** för att infiltrera organisationen.
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alibi
[Substantiv]

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

alibi

alibi

Ex: Her alibi of attending a family gathering was corroborated by multiple family members .Hennes **alibi** för att ha deltagit i en familjesamling bekräftades av flera familjemedlemmar.
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alien
[Substantiv]

a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment

utlänning, alien

utlänning, alien

Ex: The alien felt isolated , as the local people had a hard time understanding his cultural background .**Utlänningen** kände sig isolerad, eftersom den lokala befolkningen hade svårt att förstå hans kulturella bakgrund.
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to make someone feel uncomfortable or distant from a situation

främmandegöra, avlägsna

främmandegöra, avlägsna

Ex: The changes in the workplace culture had the potential to alienate senior staff .Förändringarna i arbetsplatskulturen hade potential att **främmandegöra** senior personal.
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palisade
[Substantiv]

a defensive fence or barrier made of closely spaced wooden stakes or iron rails

palisad, försvarsbarriär

palisad, försvarsbarriär

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suave
[adjektiv]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

suav, charmig

suav, charmig

Ex: Known for his suave charm, he easily captivates others with his smooth-talking and wit.Känd för sin **förfinade** charm, fängslar han lätt andra med sitt släta tal och kvickhet.
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suasion
[Substantiv]

the act of persuading someone to do something through influence, rather than force

övertygelse, påverkan

övertygelse, påverkan

Ex: Through skillful suasion, the diplomat brokered a peace agreement between the two nations .Genom skicklig **övertygelse** medlade diplomaten ett fredsavtal mellan de två nationerna.
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