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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 41

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to ogle
[Verb]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

glodda, stirra

glodda, stirra

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as they ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .Gruppen av tonåringar fnissade när de **stirrade** på de senaste modetrenderna i tidningen.
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to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

tvinga, skrämma

tvinga, skrämma

Ex: In certain oppressive regimes , authorities may dragoon journalists into self-censorship to control the narrative .I vissa förtryckande regimer kan myndigheterna **tvinga** journalister till självcensur för att kontrollera berättelsen.
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to stymie
[Verb]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

hämma, förhindra

hämma, förhindra

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers could stymie the industry 's growth potential .Bristen på kvalificerad arbetskraft skulle kunna **hämma** branschens tillväxtpotential.
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to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

deprimera, modfälla

deprimera, modfälla

Ex: Rejection from his dream college depressed him for weeks .Avvisningen från hans drömuniversitet **deprimerade** honom i veckor.
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haggard
[adjektiv]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

utmattad, trött

utmattad, trött

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Soldaterna återvände från striden och såg **medtagna** och utmattade ut.
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smug
[adjektiv]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

självbelåten, inbilsk

självbelåten, inbilsk

Ex: She could n't help but feel smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .Hon kunde inte låta bli att känna sig **självbelåten** när hennes förutsägelse blev sann och bevisade att hennes tvivlare hade fel.
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dapper
[adjektiv]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegant, välvårdad

elegant, välvårdad

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.Hans **stiliga** utseende gjorde honom till en succé hos damerna på festen.
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halcyon
[adjektiv]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

fridfull, lycklig

fridfull, lycklig

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.Den **fridfulla** stämningen på badorten gjorde den till en perfekt destination för avkoppling.
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terse
[adjektiv]

using only a few words and to the point

koncis, lakonisk

koncis, lakonisk

Ex: The detective's terse questioning intimidated the suspect, leading to a confession.Detektivens **korta och koncisa** förhör skrämde den misstänkte, vilket ledde till en bekännelse.
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torrid
[adjektiv]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

brännande, hett

brännande, hett

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape the torrid climate of the inland regions .Turister strömmade till kustområden för att fly från det **hettande** klimatet i inlandet.
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adroit
[adjektiv]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

skicklig, händig

skicklig, händig

Ex: The adroit artist effortlessly captured the essence of her subjects in each portrait.Den **skickliga** konstnären fångade utan ansträngning kärnan i sina motiv i varje porträtt.
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fiasco
[Substantiv]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasko, sammanbrott

fiasko, sammanbrott

Ex: The charity auction was a fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .Den välgörenhetsauktionen blev ett **fiasko** när tekniska problem förhindrade bud.
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opus
[Substantiv]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

verk, opus

verk, opus

Ex: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.Beethovens "Opus" 28, "Pianosonat nr 7", visar hans tidiga kompositionsstil från 1800.
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bilge
[Substantiv]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

bälg, skeppsbotten

bälg, skeppsbotten

Ex: The bilge pump was activated to remove excess water and ensure the ship remained seaworthy.**Bilgepumpen** aktiverades för att avlägsna överskottsvatten och säkerställa att fartyget förblev sjövärdigt.
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baize
[Substantiv]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

filt, grönt tyg

filt, grönt tyg

Ex: The casino 's roulette table is covered in baize to give it a professional look .Kasinots roulettebord är täckt med **kläde** för att ge det en professionell look.
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adieu
[Substantiv]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

avsked

avsked

Ex: The soldier said his final adieu to his family before heading off to the battlefield, uncertain of what the future held.Soldaten sa sitt sista **farväl** till sin familj innan han begav sig till slagfältet, osäker på vad framtiden höll i beredskap.
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enzyme
[Substantiv]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzym

enzym

Ex: The detergent contains enzymes that break down protein stains , such as blood and grass , on clothing .Tvättmedlet innehåller **enzymer** som bryter ner proteinfläckar, såsom blod och gräs, på kläder.
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vendetta
[Substantiv]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendetta, blodshämnd

vendetta, blodshämnd

Ex: Authorities struggled to intervene in the vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .Myndigheterna kämpade för att ingripa i **vendetta**, eftersom djupt rotade agg gjorde försoning nästan omöjlig.
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braggart
[Substantiv]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

skrytmåns, braggare

skrytmåns, braggare

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Hon kände sig frustrerad av att hantera den **skrytmåns** som ständigt visade upp sina prestationer.
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