15 words week 5 Flashcards
Anomaly
SV: Avvikelse
In something, a thing, situation, etc. that is different from what is normal or expected.
“There are areas of anomaly in this report.”
Ardent
SV: Ivrig
Very enthusiatic and showing strong feeling about something/ somebody
“Ab ardent supporter of the European unity.”
Artless
SV: Enkel
Simple, natural and honest
“The artless sincerity of a young child.”
Avarice
SV: Girighet, snålhet
Extreme desire for wealth
”As a result of the man’s lack of avarice, a replica of the pub had to be built.”
Cant
SV: Dubbelmoral
Statements, especially about moral or religious issues, that are not sincere and that you cannot trust
“His speech was full of political, social and religious cant.”
Diatribe
SV: Häftig kritik
(Against somebody/something) a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing somebody/something
“He launched a bitter diatribe against the younger generation.”
Disparate
SV: Olikartad
1. Made up of parts or people that are very different from each other.
“A disparate group of individuals.”
- (of two or more things) so different from each other that they cannot be compared or cannot work together-
“A critical study that aims to cover such disparate forms of Anglo-Saxon poetry and the modern novel.
Exonerate
SV: Fria
To officially state that somebody is not responsible for something they have been blamed for.
“The president cannot be exonerated from responsibility for this problem.”
Garrulous
SV: Pratsam
Talking alot, especially about unimportant things.
“A garrulous neighbor.”
Nascent
SV: begynnande
Beginning to exist, not yet fully developed.
“A nascent industry.”
Parsimonious
SV: Snål
Extremely unwilling to spend money.
“Corinne was more parsimonious with her praise.”
Perfidious
SV: Svekfull, förräderi
That cannot be trusted
“A perfidious scheme.”
Profligate
SV: Utsvävande spenderande
Using, money, time, materials etc. in a careless way
“Profligate spending.”
Succinct
SV: Kortfattad
Expressed clearly in a few words.
“A succinct explanation.”
