SAT Ordfärdigheter 4 - Lektion 39

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

ogenomskinlig

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

opalescens

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity

övertygande

to think carefully about something

fundera

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

loud and clear

clarion

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

parera

the murder of your own father or mother

fadermord

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

härstamning

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

förord

serving as an introduction or preface

prefaterande

awaiting payment

fordran

a container that is used to put or keep things in

fäste

ready or willing to receive favorably

receptiv

lacking in correct logical relation

ologisk

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

illasinnad

righteousness by virtue of being pious

fromhet

deserving or inciting pity

ynklig

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

dårhus

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

pryda