Från Memrise - January and February Flashcards
(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
Mercurial
present, appearing, or found everywhere (allestädes närvarande)
Ubiquitous
shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action (uppliva)
Galvanize
(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking OR (of an account) accurate and sharply focused (Skarp)
Incisive
depravity; wickedness: acts of moral –
Turpitude
Ondska
Wickedness
deliberately avoid using; abstain from) he appealed to the crowd to – violence
Eschew
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
Prodigal
of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true (Apokryfisk )
Apocryphal
fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray (motsäga) Ex: the notebooks – Darwin’s later recollection.
Belie
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: – law firms.
Staid
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion: (i proportion)
Commensurate
unprincipled (often used as a humorous or affectionate reproach) NOUN and ADJ
Reprobate
speak or act in an evasive way (Slingra)
Prevaricate
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable: (gynnsam)
Propitious
Inbiten
Inveterate
unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
ADJ
Raffish
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. (övertygande)
Cogent
a bad-tempered or surly person.
Curmudgeon
a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate
Bromide
banal (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness: this point may now seem obvious and –.
Trite
acting or done quickly and without thought or care (häftig (i beteende))
Impetuous
an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation
Imbroglio
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy (Stilla) strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been –
Quiescent
Hittills
heretofore
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others (Okänslig)
Callous
Gapskratt
Guffaw
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
Slug having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Shrewd
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
Svika go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
Renege
Spydig
Snide
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
Snoka
Ferret
marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents: his WORD past might hurt his electability.
Checkered
attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner “Jim was WORD Kalle”
Tout
disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury
Macabre
feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt (Ånger) ADJ
Contrite
Hagel
Hail
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction
Curtail
intended to prevent disease (profylaktisk)
Prophylactic
i hemlighet
surreptitiously
förvrängd (reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: the connection was awful and kept – his voice
garble
ogynnsam
adverse
ambulerande. traveling from place to place: … traders.
itinerant
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
ryttare
equestrian
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
felaktig (uppfattning)
misconceived
bångstyrig) (of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.
restive
[ with obj. ] expend (money) in large amounts in a seemingly uncontrollable manner: the business was – cash.(blödningen
hemorrhage
slöseri
profligacy
kadens a modulation or inflection of the voice. “the measured cadences that he employed in the Senate”
cadence
förbannelse something or someone that one vehemently dislikes: racial hatred was – to her.
anathema
hemvist
domicile
language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
gobbledygook
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
plenum
plenary
tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness: a – display of aerobatics
Flamboyant
having many curves and turns.
Sinuous
(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome. (betungande)
onerous
prove (a person or an assertion) to be wrong. (vederlagga)
confute
patient self-control; restraint and tolerance (fordragsamhet)
forbearance
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
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
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
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
svimma
swoon
tiondel
tithe
(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
riklig (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant: I offered my – apologies.
profuse
obotlig) impossible to cure or put right.
irremediable
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
iver
zeal
förvirrad
bemused
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
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
häftigt showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense: her voice was low but –
vehement
förstulen
furtive
vällustig of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure: long curtains in – crimson velvet.
voluptuous
utsvävande (of a person or a way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. “unfortunately, his heir was feckless and –
dissolute
vanhelgande
sacrilegious
överflöd) great wealth or luxuriousness: rooms of spectacular –.
opulence
near: [ as adj. ] : departure time was drawing – OR almost: [ as adv. ] : a car weighing – on two
nigh
utdrag
excerpt
brännande
searing
vaka
vigil
Behålla
Retain
översyn thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary: a major – of environmental policies.
overhaul
vältalig
eloquent
sällhet the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts: speech that pleased by its accuracy, –, and fluency. OR intense happiness: domestic –
felicity
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
nyskapande of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments: his – work on chaos theory.
seminal
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
hantverkare
artisan
medfödd
innate
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift): the office was – on him by the chief of state
bestow
anstiftat) bring about or initiate (an action or event): they – a reign of terror
instigate
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
ordnad neatly and methodically arranged: an – arrangement of objects. OR a soldier who carries out orders or performs minor tasks for an officer.
orderly
(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
talfel
speech defect
spatel
spatula
fördunkla
obfuscate
övervikt
preponderance
eftergiven) ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants: the unions were – and there was no overt conflict.
acquiescent
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
mannaskap) the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain: business –.
acumen
aktning) humble submission and respect: he addressed her with the – due to age.
deference
a thing or person that acts to produce a particular result: the movies could be an – molding the values of the public.
agency
• a long, rambling story or statement.
“he went through the – of securing the front door”
rigmarole
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
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
unrepentant
showing no regret for one’s wrongdoings.
“he was – and said that his comments were completely accurate”
obotfärdig (ADJ)
refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something: in the face of government –, he resigned in disgust
intransigence
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
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
ovannämnda
aforementioned
på sned) away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss: [ as adv. ] : many youthful romances go –
awry
affirm or assert. “the locket contains ringlets which he – to be relics of a Spanish girl” (hävda)
avouch
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
spelrum
leeway
inneboende) in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way: the work is – dangerous
inherently
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
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
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
riklig) enough or more than enough; plentiful: there is – time for discussion
ample
felaktig beteckning) a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term: to call this “neighborhood policing” would be a –.
misnomer
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
varning a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
caveat
blidka
placate
helnykterist
teetotal
kuva
subjugate
farlig
perilous
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
improviserad) done without being planned or rehearsed. “an – press conference
impromptu
sparsam
frugal
räkna upp
enumerate
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
genomskinlig) translucently clear: mountains reflected in the – waters. OR • lucid in style or meaning; easily understood: he writes, as always, in – prose.
pellucid
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
kontentan
gist
orimlig) (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high: the – price of tickets.
exorbitant
having been made greater in size or value: – pensions for those retiring at 65.
augmented
svår situation) a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation: we must direct our efforts toward relieving the – of children living in poverty.
plight
arbetsam
industrious
listig) 1 (of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way: her – wiles.
artful
exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. “the place is an – of multicultural Britain”
exemplar
Förtjänar beröm) deserving praise: – restraint.
commendable
rättvis) 1 fair and impartial: an – balance of power. ) NOT EVENHANDED
equitable
support the cause of; defend: priests who – human rights.
champion
fängsla capture the fascinated attention of: she had been so – by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the col
enthrall
avvärja
avert
explosionsartade
meteoric
blidka) pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands: amendments have been added to – local pressure groups. SYNONYM PLACATE
appease
ren) in its original condition; unspoiled: – copies of an early magazine. OR • clean and fresh as if new; spotless: a – white shirt.
pristine
sned • not explicit or direct in addressing a point: he issued an – attack on the president.
oblique
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
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
försköna
embellish
the highest point of achievement; a climax. “the – of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England”
apex
försumbar
negligible
omtvistad) causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial: a – issue.
contentious
(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
minimum) a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable: his statement had more than a – of truth.
modicum
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
samtycka) accept something reluctantly but without protest: Sara – in his decision
acquiesce
kretin
cretin
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
foglig
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
“a cheap and – workforce”
docile
sammelsurium
hodgepodge
avgrund
abyss
• (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined: – concepts like quality of life.
nebulous
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
) expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way: she gave a – grin.
rueful
obetydlig unimportant or trivial: a – sum.
trifling
tidsfördriv) an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby: his favorite – were shooting and golf.
pastime
ogenomsläpplig
impermeable
slö) a lack of energy and enthusiasm: periods of weakness and –
lethargy
2 (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development: the plan is still in its – stages
embryonic
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
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
förringa) make (someone or something) seem unimportant: this is not to – his role | she felt –.
belittle
höjdpunkt) • the most successful point; the culmination: he had reached the – of his caree
pinnacle
recognize a distinction; differentiate: babies can – between different facial expressions of emotion.
discriminate
svulstig) • (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic: some – verses on the death of Prince Albert.
turgid
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
solecism
inbördes) destructive to both sides in a conflict: the region’s history of savage – warfare.
internecine
ofrånkomlig) unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable: the – facts of history.
ineluctable
intellectual rather than emotional or physical. “she excelled in – pursuits”
cerebral
(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
kuslig) strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way: an – feeling that she was being watched.
uncanny
felande) erring or straying from the proper course or standards: he could never forgive his daughter’s – ways.
errant
• 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
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. “– rain”
intermittent
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
märkbar) large or important enough to be noticed: tea and coffee both contain – amounts of caffeine.
appreciable
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
hänsynslös) (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked: sheer – vandalism.
wanton
överflöd) • an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind: the festival offers a – of pleasures. NOT PLETHORA
cornucopia
ADJ slarvig) done too hurriedly and carelessly: he gave a – performance.
slapdash
(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive. “his characteristically – comments”
pithy
obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means: Ted attended all the football games he could – tickets for
finagle
Olämpligt skämtsam) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
facetious
opartisk) fair and impartial in treatment or judgment: an – approach.
evenhanded
it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on: it – any coach to study his predecessors.
behoove
grundlig
thoroughgoing
förakt) she was intolerant and – of the majority of the human race
contemptuous
förmäten
presumptuous
elegans) polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way. “her – upbringing”
genteel
