Nya engelska ord

Question 1

What does ‘unalienable’ mean?

Answer 1

oförytterlig, oförgriplig, orubblig

Refers to rights or properties that cannot be taken away or denied.

Question 2

What is a synonym for ‘indispensable’?

Answer 2

omistlig, oundgänglig, nödvändig

Indicates something that is absolutely necessary.

Question 3

What does the term ‘asserts’ imply?

Answer 3

hävda, påstå, förfäkta

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Question 4

What does it mean to ‘resent’?

Answer 4

ta illa upp

To feel bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Question 5

What is the meaning of ‘splendor’?

Answer 5

prakt

Magnificent and splendid appearance.

Question 6

What is a ‘saucepan’?

Answer 6

kastrull

A deep cooking pan, typically with a lid and a long handle.

Question 7

What does ‘meadow’ refer to?

Answer 7

äng, hage

A field habitat vegetated by grass and other non-woody plants.

Question 8

What does it mean to ‘gasp’?

Answer 8

flämmta

To inhale suddenly with an open mouth, usually in surprise or shock.

Question 9

What does ‘eligible’ mean?

Answer 9

berättigad

Meeting the necessary conditions to be considered for something.

Question 10

What is an ‘attic’?

Answer 10

vindsrum, vindsförråd

A space or room just below the roof of a building.

Question 11

What does ‘intelligible’ mean?

Answer 11

begriplig

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.

Question 12

What does ‘seize’ mean?

Answer 12

beslagta, gripa

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Question 13

What does ‘stupendous’ mean?

Answer 13

överväldigande, enorm

Extremely impressive or large.

Question 14

What is ‘amber’?

Answer 14

bärnsten

A fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry.

Question 15

What does ‘retrieve’ mean?

Answer 15

återvinna

To get something back; to regain possession.

Question 16

What is a ‘surplus’?

Answer 16

överskott

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met.

Question 17

What color is ‘scarlet’?

Answer 17

scharlakansrött

A bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.

Question 18

What does ‘restore’ mean?

Answer 18

förnya

To bring back to a former condition; to renew.

Question 19

What does ‘recollect’ mean?

Answer 19

erinra sig, minnas

To remember something from the past.

Question 20

What does ‘inexhaustible’ mean?

Answer 20

outtröttlig, outtömlig

Unable to be used up; limitless.

Question 21

What is a ‘bribe’?

Answer 21

muta

A sum of money or other inducement offered to persuade someone to act dishonestly.

Question 22

What does ‘tissue’ refer to?

Answer 22

vävnad

A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: To ‘suppress’ means to _______.

Answer 23

kuva, besegra

To put an end to the activities of a person, organization, or a group.

Question 24

What does ‘decay’ mean?

Answer 24

avklinga, förfalla

The process of rotting or decomposing.

Question 25

What is a 'circuit'?

Answer 25

omkrets ## Footnote A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow.

Question 26

What does 'appeal' mean?

Answer 26

vädja ## Footnote To make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.

Question 27

What does 'leapfrog' mean?

Answer 27

hoppa förbi ## Footnote To jump over something or someone.

Question 28

What does 'solace' refer to?

Answer 28

tröst ## Footnote Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or disappointment.

Question 29

What does 'excavate' mean?

Answer 29

gräva ut ## Footnote To dig out and remove earth or other material.

Question 30

What does 'entail' mean?

Answer 30

medföra ## Footnote To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part.

Question 31

What does 'commence' mean?

Answer 31

påbörja ## Footnote To begin or start something.

Question 32

What does 'illicit' mean?

Answer 32

olagligt ## Footnote Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

Question 33

What does 'infatuation' mean?

Answer 33

förbindelse ## Footnote An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.

Question 34

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Answer 34

överallt ## Footnote Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Question 35

What does 'tremor' refer to?

Answer 35

skälvning, jordskalv ## Footnote An involuntary quaking or shaking.

Question 36

What does 'projected' mean?

Answer 36

påtänka ## Footnote To plan or forecast something for the future.

Question 37

What does 'aground' mean?

Answer 37

på grund, på land ## Footnote When a ship is stuck on the shore or the bottom of the sea.

Question 38

What is a 'seal'?

Answer 38

säl ## Footnote A marine mammal that is typically found in cold waters.

Question 39

What does the term 'lunar' refer to?

Answer 39

The term 'lunar' refers to anything related to the moon.

Question 40

What does the term 'domesticated' mean'?

Answer 40

tam, rumsren, hemkär