SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 27

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picayune

[adjektiv]

considered to be of small importance or value

obetydlig, futtig

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.Politikerns motståndare försökte diskreditera honom med **småaktiga** anklagelser som inte hade någon grund i verkligheten.

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sacrosanct

[adjektiv]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

helig, okränkbar

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.Principen om yttrandefrihet ansågs vara **okränkbar** i det demokratiska samhället.

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limpid

[adjektiv]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

klar, genomskinlig

Ex: The limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .Körens **klara** harmoni gav publiken en vacker och okomplicerad lyssningsupplevelse.

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sinister

[adjektiv]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

olycksbådande, ondskefull

Ex: The sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .Den **sinistera** planen att lura investerare avslöjades så småningom av visselblåsare.

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hidebound

[adjektiv]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

trångsynt, stelbent

Ex: In the face of societal evolution , hidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .Inför samhällsutveckling visar sig **trångsynta** attityder ofta motståndskraftiga mot förändring.

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jejune

[adjektiv]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

förenklad, oerfaren

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.Romanen kritiserades för sin **barnsliga** handling och karaktärer, som saknade den djup som förväntas av en mogen författare.

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laggard

[adjektiv]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

efterbliven, långsam

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.Regeringens **sena** svar hindrade effektiva katastrofhjälpsinsatser.

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staccato

[adjektiv]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.

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defunct

[adjektiv]

passed away or deceased

avliden, bortgången

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he became defunct last year .Trots sin höga ålder fortsatte han att leva självständigt tills han **avlidit** förra året.

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placid

[adjektiv]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

lugn, fridfull

Ex: His placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .Hans **lugnande** natur gjorde det möjligt för honom att hantera de oväntade utmaningarna med lätthet.

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tranquil

[adjektiv]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

lugn, fridfull

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.Hans **lugna** uppträdande hjälpte till att lugna dem omkring honom under den stressiga situationen.

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dastard

[adjektiv]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

feg, usel

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.Han ryggade tillbaka från det **fega** angreppet, hans förtroende krossat av sveket.

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bleak

[adjektiv]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

dyster, kall och blåsig

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .Den **dystra** himlen signalerade en kommande storm.

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berserk

[adjektiv]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

rasande, vansinnig

Ex: After losing the game , the berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .Efter att ha förlorat matchen slog den **rasande** spelaren sin racket i marken.

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blase

[adjektiv]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

likgiltig

Ex: Even the most thrilling roller coasters failed to excite him; he was utterly blasé about amusement park rides after years of frequent visits.

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meager

[adjektiv]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

knapp, otillräcklig

Ex: The job offer came with a meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .Jobberbjudandet kom med en **knapp** lön som inte stämde överens med kandidatens förväntningar.

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opportune

[adjektiv]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

läglig

Ex: The opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .De **gynnsamma** väderförhållandena gjorde utomhusbröllopet perfekt.

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impromptu

[adjektiv]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improviserad, spontan

Ex: The impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .Det **improviserade** besöket från hennes gamla vän fick henne att le, påminnande henne om kära minnen från deras ungdom.

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