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SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 38

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promissory
promissory
[adjektiv]

relating to a promise or commitment to fulfill an obligation or debt at a specified time in the future

löftesfull, relaterande till ett löfte

löftesfull, relaterande till ett löfte

Ex: He signed a promissory note, agreeing to repay the loan within six months. 
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knotty
knotty
[adjektiv]

full of complications or difficulties

komplicerad, svår

komplicerad, svår

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries were knotty, with conflicting interests and historical tensions. 
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ghastly
ghastly
[adjektiv]

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

fasansfull, skräckinjagande

fasansfull, skräckinjagande

Ex: The haunted house was filled with ghastly sights, from cobweb-covered furniture to eerie, flickering lights. 
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gingerly
gingerly
[adjektiv]

done or carried out in a way that avoids risk, harm, or discomfort

försiktigt, varsamt

försiktigt, varsamt

Ex: She took a gingerly step onto the creaking floorboard. 
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racy
racy
[adjektiv]

displaying qualities of speed, boldness, or provocation and suitable for competition

sportig, djärv

sportig, djärv

Ex: The lightweight, aerodynamic design of the new sports car made it exceptionally racy on the racetrack. 
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pulmonary
pulmonary
[adjektiv]

related to the lungs or the respiratory system

pulmonell, relaterad till lungorna

pulmonell, relaterad till lungorna

Ex: Pulmonary function tests measure the capacity and efficiency of the lungs in delivering oxygen to the bloodstream. 
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wintry
wintry
[adjektiv]

unwelcoming and lacking in warmth or friendliness

vinterlik, kall

vinterlik, kall

Ex: Despite being surrounded by colleagues, his wintry demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him. 
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predatory
predatory
[adjektiv]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

rovlysten, rovdjurs-

rovlysten, rovdjurs-

Ex: Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups. 
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scholarly
scholarly
[adjektiv]

related to or involving serious academic study

vetenskaplig, lärdom

vetenskaplig, lärdom

Ex: The scholarly article thoroughly examines the historical context of the Renaissance period. 
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ungainly
ungainly
[adjektiv]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

klumpig, okonstlad

klumpig, okonstlad

Ex: His ungainly attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd. 
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plenary
plenary
[adjektiv]

complete in every respect

fullständig, omfattande

fullständig, omfattande

Ex: The artist's mastery of various mediums was evident in the plenary range of artworks on display at the gallery. 
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surly
surly
[adjektiv]

ill-tempered and often rude to others

buttra, ohövlig

buttra, ohövlig

Ex: The surly waiter slammed the menus down on the table and muttered something unintelligible when we asked for recommendations. 
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grisly
grisly
[adjektiv]

causing horror or disgust, typically due to involving violence or death

makaber, skräckinjagande

makaber, skräckinjagande

Ex: The detective shuddered at the sight of the grisly crime scene, with blood splattered across the walls and floors. 
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stately
stately
[adjektiv]

having an impressive and dignified manner or appearance, often associated with grandeur or elegance

ståtlig, majestätisk

ståtlig, majestätisk

Ex: The queen made a stately entrance into the ballroom, her regal demeanor commanding the attention of all in attendance. 
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velvety
velvety
[adjektiv]

showing a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality similar to the feel of velvet fabric

sammetslik, silkeslen

sammetslik, silkeslen

Ex: The kitten's fur was velvety to the touch, inviting gentle strokes. 
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murky
murky
[adjektiv]

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

grumlig, lerig

grumlig, lerig

Ex: After the heavy rainfall, the normally clear river became murky with sediment runoff from the surrounding hills. 
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niggardly
niggardly
[adjektiv]

excessively stingy or miserly, often characterized by an unwillingness to spend or give freely

snål, gniden

snål, gniden

Ex: Despite his considerable wealth, the millionaire was notoriously niggardly, rarely contributing to charitable causes. 
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dimly
dimly
[adverb]

in a manner suggesting disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

med ogillande, utan entusiasm

med ogillande, utan entusiasm

Ex: The manager looked dimly upon their proposal to change the workflow. 
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swarthy
swarthy
[adjektiv]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

mörkhyad, solbränd

mörkhyad, solbränd

Ex: The swarthy sailor had weather-beaten skin from years spent at sea. 
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