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SAT Ordfärdigheter 4 - Lektion 36

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radical
radical
[adjektiv]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

radikal

radikal

Ex: The radical activist advocated for the overthrow of the government to establish a new social order. 
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radix
radix
[Substantiv]

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

bas, radix

bas, radix

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to feint
to feint
[Verb]

to make a pretended move intended to mislead an opponent

finta, lura med en skenmanöver

finta, lura med en skenmanöver

Ex: The boxer feinted to the left before landing a right hook. 
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to feign
to feign
[Verb]

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

låtsas, simulera

låtsas, simulera

Ex: She feigned illness to get out of attending the party. 
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macabre
macabre
[adjektiv]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

makaber

makaber

Ex: The film's macabre scenes of violence left a lasting impact on its audience. 
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to macadamize

surface with macadam

macamisera, belägga med macadam

macamisera, belägga med macadam

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inventive
inventive
[adjektiv]

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

uppfinningsrik,  kreativ

uppfinningsrik, kreativ

Ex: She proposed an inventive solution to the recycling problem. 
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invective
invective
[Substantiv]

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

skymf, förtal

skymf, förtal

Ex: His speech was filled with invective aimed at his opponents. 
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hostility
hostility
[Substantiv]

a state of deep, entrenched ill-will or animosity

fientlighet, ovilja

fientlighet, ovilja

Ex: The long-standing hostility between the families prevented any reconciliation. 
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hospitable
hospitable
[adjektiv]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

gästvänlig,  varm

gästvänlig, varm

Ex: The hostess extended a hospitable welcome to all her guests, ensuring they felt comfortable and valued. 
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cherubic
cherubic
[adjektiv]

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

änglalik, oskuldsfull

änglalik, oskuldsfull

Ex: The child's cherubic smile melted everyone's heart at the birthday party. 
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to cherish

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

värdesätta, uppskatta djupt

värdesätta, uppskatta djupt

Ex: The couple cherishes the memories of their honeymoon trip to the picturesque mountains. 
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extant
extant
[adjektiv]

existing despite being extremely old

existerande, bevarad

existerande, bevarad

Ex: The museum houses an extant manuscript from the 15th century. 
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to extenuate

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

mildra, minska

mildra, minska

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infraction
infraction
[Substantiv]

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

överträdelse,  brott

överträdelse, brott

Ex: The police issued a citation for the minor infraction of jaywalking. 
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infrastructure
infrastructure
[Substantiv]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infrastruktur, infrastrukturer

infrastruktur, infrastrukturer

Ex: The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure. 
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melancholy
melancholy
[adjektiv]

showing a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

melankolisk, ledsen

melankolisk, ledsen

Ex: She felt melancholy on rainy days, reminiscing about past memories and lost opportunities. 
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melange
melange
[Substantiv]

a motley assortment of things

blandning

blandning

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overtone
overtone
[Substantiv]

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

underförstådd mening, konnotation

underförstådd mening, konnotation

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overture
overture
[Substantiv]

a preliminary proposal intended to gauge others' reactions

närmande, förhandsproposition

närmande, förhandsproposition

Ex: She made an overture to the committee to see if they supported the idea. 
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