SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Litterära ord

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

förvärv

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

skicklig

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

orädd

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

drastighet

fair in judgment or treatment

rättvis

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

förbannad

difficult to deal with

svår

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

krävande

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

kläder

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

ordning

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

mélange

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

en klump

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

festmåltid

a short and thick hair

borst

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

mångsidig

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

ett litet mått

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

hantera

to be pulled along by a leading force

dra

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

drickare

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

melankoli

unusual or deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

konstig

characterized by a lack of freshness, originality, or appeal

ofräsch

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

stelt

a person's chest

bröst

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

bågens

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

förläna

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

konspirera

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

borgensman

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

haltande

a large number of people assembled together in a place

folkmassa

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

plundra

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

invända

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

tilltala

the state of being unhappy and despairing

misstro

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

sänkande

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

förbise

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

indigo

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

bål

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

glädje

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

sjunga mjukt

to wait for something or someone

vänta

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

livlöst

impressive and great in size

storslagen

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

gå

to fail to be successful or make any progress

mattas

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

rycka till

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

storm

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

spår

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

skämd

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

dold vrede

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

våghalsig

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

skugga

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

isolera

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

uselt

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

frikänna

a formal permission to do something

ledighet

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apostrofera

to faint or lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

svimma

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

krans

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

förstöra

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

sträng

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

halm

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

vatic

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

snart

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

byggnad

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

uppenbara

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

likhet

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

otänksamt

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

klädd

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

krog

to disagree or deny that something is true

motsäga