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SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 43

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to concede

to allow someone to have a right, privilege, control, or possession, often unwillingly

avstå,  överlåta

avstå, överlåta

Ex: The agreement conceded certain rights to the tenants. 
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to exert
to exert
[Verb]

to apply force, power, authority, or influence in order to produce an effect

utöva,  använda

utöva, använda

Ex: She used her position to exert greater control over the project. 
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to bevel
to bevel
[Verb]

to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes

avfasning, fasa

avfasning, fasa

Ex: While we were working on the project, he was beveling the edges of the tiles for a neat finish. 

Medan vi arbetade med projektet, avfasade han kanterna på plattorna för en snygg avslutning.

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to ford
to ford
[Verb]

to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

vada över, korsa en vadställe

vada över, korsa en vadställe

Ex: While on their journey, the settlers were fording rivers and streams to reach their destination. 

Under sin resa vadade nybyggarna över floder och bäckar för att nå sin destination.

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to promenade

to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place, often for enjoyment or to see and be seen

promenera

promenera

Ex: While on vacation, they were promenading along the historic cobblestone streets of the old town. 

Under semestern promenerade de längs de historiska kullerstenarna i den gamla stan.

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to muse
to muse
[Verb]

to think deeply and reflect

fundera, fördjupa sig i tankar

fundera, fördjupa sig i tankar

Ex: The poet often muses about the wonders of the natural world. 

Poeten fundera ofta på naturens under.

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to scotch
to scotch
[Verb]

to put an end to something or to hinder or thwart a plan or action

sätta stopp för, omintetgöra

sätta stopp för, omintetgöra

Ex: While I was away, my plans were scotched by unforeseen complications. 

Medan jag var borta blev mina planer förstörda av oförutsedda komplikationer.

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to smelt
to smelt
[Verb]

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a furnace

smälta, extrahera genom smältning

smälta, extrahera genom smältning

Ex: While I was visiting the refinery, they were smelting gold bars. 

Medan jag besökte raffinaderiet, smälte de guldbarer.

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to defuse
to defuse
[Verb]

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

avväpna, lugna

avväpna, lugna

Ex: While tensions were high, the mediator was defusing the situation by actively listening to both parties' concerns. 

Medan spänningarna var höga, avväpnade medlaren situationen genom att aktivt lyssna på båda parternas bekymmer.

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to impede
to impede
[Verb]

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

hämma, försvåra

hämma, försvåra

Ex: Excessive bureaucracy can impede the efficiency of government processes. 

Överdriven byråkrati kan hämma effektiviteten i statliga processer.

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to ingraft

to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth

ympa, införa

ympa, införa

Ex: The horticulturist is currently ingrafting different types of apple trees to create a diverse orchard. 

Hortikultören ympcar för närvarande olika typer av äppelträd för att skapa en mångsidig fruktträdgård.

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to fawn
to fawn
[Verb]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

smickra, smyga

smickra, smyga

Ex: Several reporters fawned over the celebrity during the interview. 
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to gauge
to gauge
[Verb]

to roughly estimate quantities or time

bedöma, uppskatta

bedöma, uppskatta

Ex: The investor gauges the potential return on investment by studying market trends. 
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to exhort
to exhort
[Verb]

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

uppmana, uppmuntra entusiastiskt

uppmana, uppmuntra entusiastiskt

Ex: The leader is currently exhorting the group to stay focused on their mission. 

Ledaren uppmanar för närvarande gruppen att hålla sig fokuserade på sitt uppdrag.

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to glean
to glean
[Verb]

to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest

samla upp skörden, plocka ihop rester av skörden

samla upp skörden, plocka ihop rester av skörden

Ex: While the war raged on, villagers were gleaning grains from the fields to sustain themselves amidst the food shortages. 

Medan kriget rasade, samlade byborna spannmål från fälten för att hålla sig vid liv mitt i matbristen.

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to brine
to brine
[Verb]

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

lägga i saltlake, salta

lägga i saltlake, salta

Ex: They brine the cucumbers in vinegar and salt to make tangy pickles for sandwiches. 

De saltar gurkorna i vinäger och salt för att göra syrliga pickles till smörgåsar.

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to embroil

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

inblanda, indragna

inblanda, indragna

Ex: The politician's statement inadvertently embroiled the entire party in a public relations crisis. 

Politikerns uttalande oavsiktligt inblandade hela partiet i en PR-kris.

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to remit
to remit
[Verb]

to lessen the intensity or extent

minska, lindra

minska, lindra

Ex: While the storm was raging, the winds gradually remitted, easing the destruction caused by the hurricane. 

Medan stormen rasade avtog vindarna gradvis, vilket mildrade förstörelsen orsakad av orkanen.

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