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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 6

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anxious
anxious
[adjektiv]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

orolig, ängslig

orolig, ängslig

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well. 
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bilious
bilious
[adjektiv]

relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort

gallig, illamående

gallig, illamående

Ex: The bilious feeling in her stomach after eating the rich, greasy meal made her regret indulging in such heavy food. 
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devious
devious
[adjektiv]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

listig, illistig

listig, illistig

Ex: His devious plan to avoid taxes was eventually discovered. 
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pious
pious
[adjektiv]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

from, religiös

from, religiös

Ex: The pious man donated a significant portion of his income to support religious causes. 
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brusque
brusque
[adjektiv]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

brysk, tvär

brysk, tvär

Ex: The receptionist gave a brusque response to the visitor's question, leaving them feeling unwelcome. 
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grotesque
grotesque
[adjektiv]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

grotesk, bisarr

grotesk, bisarr

Ex: She recoiled in horror at the sight of the grotesque creature lurking in the shadows. 
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picaresque
picaresque
[adjektiv]

connected with a literary work or motion picture that deals with the adventures of a protagonist who is likable but has low morals

pikaresk, i pikaresk stil

pikaresk, i pikaresk stil

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chauvinistic
chauvinistic
[adjektiv]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

chauvinistisk, överdrivet patriotisk

chauvinistisk, överdrivet patriotisk

Ex: His chauvinistic attitude towards his country led him to dismiss any criticism of its policies or actions. 
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deist
deist
[adjektiv]

pertaining to the belief in a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs

deistisk, relaterande till deism

deistisk, relaterande till deism

Ex: The deist philosophy emphasizes the existence of a creator deity who established natural laws governing the universe. 
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futurist
futurist
[adjektiv]

characterized by a forward-thinking or innovative approach towards the future

futuristisk, visionär

futuristisk, visionär

Ex: The company's futurist vision led them to invest heavily in cutting-edge technology. 
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brackish
brackish
[adjektiv]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

brackig, obehaglig smak

brackig, obehaglig smak

Ex: The water from the old well had a brackish flavor, making it unappealing to drink. 
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separatist
separatist
[adjektiv]

advocating for or supporting the separation or independence of a particular group or region from a larger entity

separatistisk, oberoendestödjande

separatistisk, oberoendestödjande

Ex: The separatist movement in the region aimed to establish an independent state free from government control. 
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churlish
churlish
[adjektiv]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

ohövlig, otrevlig

ohövlig, otrevlig

Ex: His churlish response to the waiter's polite inquiry startled those at the table. 
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garish
garish
[adjektiv]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

skrikig, prålig

skrikig, prålig

Ex: The garish decorations at the party clashed with the elegant atmosphere of the venue. 
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heathenish
heathenish
[adjektiv]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

hednisk, gudlös

hednisk, gudlös

Ex: The ancient ruins bore traces of heathenish rituals performed by the indigenous tribes centuries ago. 
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mawkish
mawkish
[adjektiv]

excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being insincere or nauseating

svulstig, känslosam

svulstig, känslosam

Ex: The mawkish love story in the movie left many viewers rolling their eyes at its unrealistic portrayal of romance. 
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peevish
peevish
[adjektiv]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

irritabel, gnällig

irritabel, gnällig

Ex: His peevish attitude made it challenging to have a pleasant conversation with him. 
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raffish
raffish
[adjektiv]

characterized by a carefree and slightly disreputable or unconventional style or appearance

nonchalant, okonventionell

nonchalant, okonventionell

Ex: She admired the raffish elegance of the vintage car, with its faded paint and slightly worn upholstery. 
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waggish
waggish
[adjektiv]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

skämtsam, busig

skämtsam, busig

Ex: His waggish sense of humor often lightened the mood during tense meetings. 
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