SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 12

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

erövra, övervinna

to create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress, movement, or success

hindra, försvåra

a British title placed in front of the name of a person with no titles out of respect

esquire, riddare

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

slingra, meandra

to curl up or lower your head in fear as a result of shock

krypa ihop, ducka

to stumble or tremble while walking

vackla, snubbla

to produce or bring forth offspring through the process of reproduction

frambringa, föröka

to mockingly laugh or shout at someone

överse, håna

to formally break an oath or lie under oath

förneka, översvämma

to make a horse move in a three-beat stride

katta

to forcefully break or separate something

söndra, separera

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

ge makt, befogenhet ge

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

bevilja, tilldela

to laugh quietly in a restrained or nervous manner, often with short, high-pitched sounds

fnissa, leka tyst

to stop something from happening

avskräcka, förhindra

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

utsätta för fara, äventyra

(in a legislature) to prevent imposing the required procedures by making long speeches

filibustra, hindra

to argue over unimportant things in an ongoing and repetitive way

bråka, gräla

to speak or sing in a vibratory or shaky sound, especially when nervous

bckra, prata med en skakig röst

to pause hesitantly when moving

tveka, falterera