Från Memrise - January and February Flashcards
(210 cards)
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(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
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Mercurial
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present, appearing, or found everywhere (allestädes närvarande)
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Ubiquitous
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shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action (uppliva)
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Galvanize
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(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking OR (of an account) accurate and sharply focused (Skarp)
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Incisive
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depravity; wickedness: acts of moral –
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Turpitude
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Ondska
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Wickedness
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deliberately avoid using; abstain from) he appealed to the crowd to – violence
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Eschew
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Slösandea person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way OR (also prodigal son or daughter) a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return
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Prodigal
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of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true (Apokryfisk )
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Apocryphal
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fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray (motsäga) Ex: the notebooks – Darwin’s later recollection.
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Belie
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sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: – law firms.
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Staid
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corresponding in size or degree; in proportion: (i proportion)
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Commensurate
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unprincipled (often used as a humorous or affectionate reproach) NOUN and ADJ
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Reprobate
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speak or act in an evasive way (Slingra)
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Prevaricate
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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable: (gynnsam)
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Propitious
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Inbiten
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Inveterate
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unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
ADJ
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Raffish
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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. (övertygande)
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Cogent
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a bad-tempered or surly person.
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Curmudgeon
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a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate
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Bromide
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banal (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness: this point may now seem obvious and –.
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Trite
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acting or done quickly and without thought or care (häftig (i beteende))
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Impetuous
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an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation
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Imbroglio
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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy (Stilla) strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been –
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Quiescent
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Hittills
heretofore
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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others (Okänslig)
Callous
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Gapskratt
Guffaw
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suddenly change direction or position: the car had – across the track. OR make biased or distorted in a way that is regarded as inaccurate, unfair, or misleading (Skev)
Skew
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Slug having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Shrewd
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Straffrihet. exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action: the – enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings | protesters burned flags on the streets with –.
Impunity
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Svika go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
Renege
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Spydig
Snide
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remedy or set right – Noun and verb!) remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation): the power to – the grievances of our citizens.
Redress
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Snoka
Ferret
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marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents: his WORD past might hurt his electability.
Checkered
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attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner "Jim was WORD Kalle"
Tout
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disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury
Macabre
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feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt (Ånger) ADJ
Contrite
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Hagel
Hail
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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction
Curtail
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intended to prevent disease (profylaktisk)
Prophylactic
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i hemlighet
surreptitiously
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förvrängd (reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: the connection was awful and kept -- his voice
garble
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ogynnsam
adverse
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ambulerande. traveling from place to place: ... traders.
itinerant
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tilldela ] grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right): moves were made to – an honorary degree on her. OR ] have discussions; exchange opinions: the officials were – with allies
confer
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ryttare
equestrian
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enkel (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach: a man of – and shallow intellect. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
facile
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felaktig (uppfattning)
misconceived
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bångstyrig) (of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.
restive
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[ with obj. ] expend (money) in large amounts in a seemingly uncontrollable manner: the business was – cash.(blödningen
hemorrhage
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slöseri
profligacy
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kadens a modulation or inflection of the voice. "the measured cadences that he employed in the Senate"
cadence
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förbannelse something or someone that one vehemently dislikes: racial hatred was – to her.
anathema
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hemvist
domicile
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language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
gobbledygook
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förlust be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death: the year after they had been – | (as adj.
bereave
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plenum
plenary
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tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness: a – display of aerobatics
Flamboyant
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having many curves and turns.
Sinuous
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(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome. (betungande)
onerous
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prove (a person or an assertion) to be wrong. (vederlagga)
confute
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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance (fordragsamhet)
forbearance
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not considered to be respectable in character or appearance: think twice before buying cheap fireworks from – sources | he was heavy, grubby, and vaguely – (ökända)
disreputable
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having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep: dormant butterflies |(dvala)
dormancy
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annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. "to my – , he was nowhere to be seen" OR VERB: feel distressed or humiliated. "he was – when his friend poured scorn on him"
chagrin
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NOUN an expression of regret or disappointment; a complaint: there were constant – about the conditions of employment. OR a passionate expression of grief or sorrow: his mother's night-long laments for his father | a song full of – and sorrow. VERB: mourn (a person's loss or death): he was – the death of his infant daughter. OR express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair: [ with obj. ] : she – the lack of shops in the town | [
Lament
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svimma
swoon
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tiondel
tithe
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(often the –) the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity: his uncles were on the – of crooked activity. the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity: the lunatic – of American political life
fringe
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riklig (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant: I offered my – apologies.
profuse
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obotlig) impossible to cure or put right.
irremediable
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aning / a slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject: Edward had only a – of Spanish OR a small amount of something: a – of snow.
smattering
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iver
zeal
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förvirrad
bemused
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kränka) actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.): making an unauthorized copy would – copyright OR • act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on: his legal rights were being –
infringe
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kvävas suffocate: those in the streets were – by the fumes. OR restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion): she – a giggle |
stifle
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häftigt showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense: her voice was low but –
vehement
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förstulen
furtive
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vällustig of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure: long curtains in – crimson velvet.
voluptuous
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utsvävande (of a person or a way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. "unfortunately, his heir was feckless and –
dissolute
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vanhelgande
sacrilegious
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överflöd) great wealth or luxuriousness: rooms of spectacular –.
opulence
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near: [ as adj. ] : departure time was drawing – OR almost: [ as adv. ] : a car weighing – on two
nigh
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utdrag
excerpt
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brännande
searing
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vaka
vigil
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Behålla
Retain
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översyn thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary: a major – of environmental policies.
overhaul
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vältalig
eloquent
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sällhet the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts: speech that pleased by its accuracy, –, and fluency. OR intense happiness: domestic –
felicity
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ömsesidig given, felt, or done in return: she was hoping for some – comment or gesture. OR (of an agreement or obligation) bearing on or binding each of two parties equally: the treaty is a bilateral commitment with – rights and duties.
reciprocal
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nyskapande of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments: his – work on chaos theory.
seminal
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genomträngande) (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people: ageism is – and entrenched in our society.
pervasive
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hantverkare
artisan
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medfödd
innate
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confer or present (an honor, right, or gift): the office was – on him by the chief of state
bestow
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anstiftat) bring about or initiate (an action or event): they – a reign of terror
instigate
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a way, especially one of several possible variations, in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged: his thoughts raced ahead to fifty different – of what he must do.
permutations
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ordnad neatly and methodically arranged: an – arrangement of objects. OR a soldier who carries out orders or performs minor tasks for an officer.
orderly
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(of an account or representation) clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid: it provides simpler and more – explanations than its rival OR (of a person) able to give an account or express an idea clearly. NOT LUCID NOR PELLUCID
perspicuous
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talfel
speech defect
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spatel
spatula
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fördunkla
obfuscate
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övervikt
preponderance
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eftergiven) ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants: the unions were – and there was no overt conflict.
acquiescent
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betingat) subject to chance: the – nature of the job.. OR (– on/upon) occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; resolution of the conflict was – on the signing OR a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group: a – of Japanese businessmen
contingent
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mannaskap) the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain: business –.
acumen
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aktning) humble submission and respect: he addressed her with the – due to age.
deference
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a thing or person that acts to produce a particular result: the movies could be an – molding the values of the public.
agency
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• a long, rambling story or statement.
"he went through the – of securing the front door"
rigmarole
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vidhäftande someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas:
he was a strong – of monetarism. OR sticking fast to an object or surface: the eggs have thick sticky shells to which debris is often –.
adherent
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of or occurring every day; daily: the car sped noisily off through the – traffic. OR • ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane: his story is an achingly human one, mired in – details
quotidian
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unrepentant
showing no regret for one's wrongdoings.
"he was – and said that his comments were completely accurate"
obotfärdig (ADJ)
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refusal to change one's views or to agree about something: in the face of government –, he resigned in disgust
intransigence
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brist) a lack or shortage: vitamin A – in children. OR a failing or shortcoming: they did not like having the – of their city pointed out to them
deficiency
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having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex: the sort of – beauty peculiar to boys of a certain age.
epicene
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ovannämnda
aforementioned
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på sned) away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss: [ as adv. ] : many youthful romances go –
awry
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affirm or assert. "the locket contains ringlets which he – to be relics of a Spanish girl" (hävda)
avouch
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testamentera to a person or other beneficiary by a will: an identical sum was – by Margaret OR • pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else: he is ditching the unpopular policies – to him (testamentera)
bequeath
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spelrum
leeway
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inneboende) in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way: the work is – dangerous
inherently
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lagvrängning) the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose: an underhanded person who schemes corruption and political – behind closed doors.
chicanery
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Utövad) – oneself) make a physical or mental effort: he needs to – himself to try to find an answer. OR 1 apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality): the moon – a force on the Earth
exert
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amplifiera) • enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement): the notes – information contained in the statement. OR • cause to become more marked or intense: urban policy initiatives – social polarization
amplify
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riklig) enough or more than enough; plentiful: there is – time for discussion
ample
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felaktig beteckning) a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term: to call this “neighborhood policing” would be a –.
misnomer
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föranletts) (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling): his death has – an industry-wide investigation of safety violations.
prompted
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varning a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
caveat
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blidka
placate
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helnykterist
teetotal
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kuva
subjugate
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farlig
perilous
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folklig) NOUN (usu. the vernacular) the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region: he wrote in the – to reach a larger audience. OR (of speech or written works) spoken or written using one's mother tongue: – literature ADJ
vernacular
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improviserad) done without being planned or rehearsed. "an – press conference
impromptu
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sparsam
frugal
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räkna upp
enumerate
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derivat) (typically of an artist or work of art) imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved of for that reason: an artist who is not in the slightest bit –. OR originating from, based on, or influenced by: Darwin's work is – of the moral philosophers. OR NOUN something that is based on another source: a – of the system was chosen for the Marine Corps’ V-22 tilt rotor aircraft.
derivative
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genomskinlig) translucently clear: mountains reflected in the – waters. OR • lucid in style or meaning; easily understood: he writes, as always, in – prose.
pellucid
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välsmakande) (of food or drink) pleasant to taste: a very – local red wine. OR (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory: a device that made increased taxation more –
palatable
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kontentan
gist
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orimlig) (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high: the – price of tickets.
exorbitant
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having been made greater in size or value: – pensions for those retiring at 65.
augmented
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svår situation) a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation: we must direct our efforts toward relieving the – of children living in poverty.
plight
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arbetsam
industrious
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listig) 1 (of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way: her – wiles.
artful
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exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. "the place is an – of multicultural Britain"
exemplar
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Förtjänar beröm) deserving praise: – restraint.
commendable
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rättvis) 1 fair and impartial: an – balance of power. ) NOT EVENHANDED
equitable
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support the cause of; defend: priests who – human rights.
champion
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fängsla capture the fascinated attention of: she had been so – by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the col
enthrall
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avvärja
avert
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explosionsartade
meteoric
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blidka) pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands: amendments have been added to – local pressure groups. SYNONYM PLACATE
appease
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ren) in its original condition; unspoiled: – copies of an early magazine. OR • clean and fresh as if new; spotless: a – white shirt.
pristine
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sned • not explicit or direct in addressing a point: he issued an – attack on the president.
oblique
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extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable: the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups | [ no obj. ] : it is always dangerous to – from a sample.
extrapolate
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förebild) a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a – of virtue not to feel viciously jealous" OR a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a –
paragon
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försköna
embellish
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the highest point of achievement; a climax. "the – of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England"
apex
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försumbar
negligible
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omtvistad) causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial: a – issue.
contentious
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(of a word or phrase) referred to in a proverb or idiom: I'm going to stick out like the – sore thumb. OR well known, especially so as to be stereotypical: the Welsh people, whose hospitality is –
proverbial
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minimum) a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable: his statement had more than a – of truth.
modicum
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dyster) • (of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome: he paints a – picture of a company that has lost its way.
bleak
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samtycka) accept something reluctantly but without protest: Sara – in his decision
acquiesce
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kretin
cretin
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uppskov) VERB cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death): under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were – OR NOUN a temporary escape from an undesirable fate or unpleasant situation: a mother who faced eviction has been given a –.
reprieve
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foglig
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
"a cheap and – workforce"
docile
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sammelsurium
hodgepodge
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avgrund
abyss
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• (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined: – concepts like quality of life.
nebulous
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glödande) 1 emitting light as a result of being heated: plumes of – liquid rock. OR 2 passionate or brilliant: Mravinsky's – performance of Siegfried's Funeral March.
incandescent
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) expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way: she gave a – grin.
rueful
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obetydlig unimportant or trivial: a – sum.
trifling
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tidsfördriv) an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby: his favorite – were shooting and golf.
pastime
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ogenomsläpplig
impermeable
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slö) a lack of energy and enthusiasm: periods of weakness and –
lethargy
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2 (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development: the plan is still in its – stages
embryonic
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komplementär) combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another: three guitarists playing interlocking, complementary parts | Internet technology is actually – to traditional technologies
complementary
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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared: they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as – to that of father and children.
analogous
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förringa) make (someone or something) seem unimportant: this is not to – his role | she felt –.
belittle
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höjdpunkt) • the most successful point; the culmination: he had reached the – of his caree
pinnacle
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recognize a distinction; differentiate: babies can – between different facial expressions of emotion.
discriminate
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svulstig) • (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic: some – verses on the death of Prince Albert.
turgid
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a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
solecism
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inbördes) destructive to both sides in a conflict: the region's history of savage – warfare.
internecine
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ofrånkomlig) unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable: the – facts of history.
ineluctable
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intellectual rather than emotional or physical. "she excelled in – pursuits"
cerebral
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(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow: she was careful not to let the answer sound too –
glib
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kuslig) strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way: an – feeling that she was being watched.
uncanny
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felande) erring or straying from the proper course or standards: he could never forgive his daughter's – ways.
errant
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• a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position: the wife of a president has all the – of stardom.
perquisite
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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. "– rain"
intermittent
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smart) shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments: the financiers lacked the necessary political –.
OR VERB know or understand: Charley would – what to do about such a girl
OR ADJ shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment.
OR well informed about or experienced in a particular domain: most of us are pretty web-WORD
savvy
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märkbar) large or important enough to be noticed: tea and coffee both contain – amounts of caffeine.
appreciable
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omtvistad) subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision: whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a – point. Or having no practical significance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision: it is – whether this phrase should be treated as metaphor or not. OR VERB raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility): Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been –.
moot
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hänsynslös) (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked: sheer – vandalism.
wanton
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överflöd) • an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind: the festival offers a – of pleasures. NOT PLETHORA
cornucopia
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ADJ slarvig) done too hurriedly and carelessly: he gave a – performance.
slapdash
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(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive. "his characteristically – comments"
pithy
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obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means: Ted attended all the football games he could – tickets for
finagle
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Olämpligt skämtsam) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
facetious
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opartisk) fair and impartial in treatment or judgment: an – approach.
evenhanded
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it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on: it – any coach to study his predecessors.
behoove
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grundlig
thoroughgoing
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förakt) she was intolerant and – of the majority of the human race
contemptuous
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förmäten
presumptuous
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elegans) polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way. "her – upbringing"
genteel
