Keywords. Unit 1 Flashcards

Question

Flared? Ensk.

Answer 1

To break out or intensify usually suddenly or violently ## Footnote Flared often describes sudden increases in intensity.

Answer 2

For the most part; mainly ## Footnote Predominantly indicates the main or most common aspect.

Answer 3

With little or no delay; immediately ## Footnote Promptly indicates quick action without delay.

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Carry on (a war or campaign) ## Footnote Wage refers to the act of engaging in a conflict or campaign.

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A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states ## Footnote Treaties are essential for international relations.

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To cause to break up ## Footnote Disperse indicates the act of scattering or spreading out.

Answer 7

The condition of being successful or thriving ## Footnote Prosperity often relates to economic success.

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Ná yfir. ## Footnote Consist of; be made up of

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Úrkomusnauður. ## Footnote Having little or no rain

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Fullvalda. ## Footnote Possessing supreme or ultimate power

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Goðsagnakennt. ## Footnote Occurring in or characteristics of myths or folk tales

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Gefa sér. ## Footnote Suggest or assume the existence, fact or truth of (something)

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Kortleggja. ## Footnote Make a map of (an area)

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Landnámsstaður. ## Footnote A place, often previously uninhabited, where people establish a community

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Fanganýlenda. ## Footnote Distant or overseas settlement established for punishing criminals by forced labour and isolation from society

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Létta á. ## Footnote Make (suffering, deficiency or a problem) less severe

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Fangelsi. ## Footnote A state prison or other state correctional or detention facility

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Flytja á milli. ## Footnote Take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another

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Jarðsettur einstaklingur. ## Footnote A person living on the margins of a society or community; an outsider

Answer 20

Frumbyggjar Ástralíu ## Footnote Aborigines are the original inhabitants of Australia.

Answer 21

Heimamaður, infæddur maður ## Footnote Native refers to someone born in a particular place.

Answer 22

Fleki ## Footnote A raft is a flat structure for support or movement on water.

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Hirðingi ## Footnote A nomad is a person who moves from place to place, often in search of food.

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Stofna nýlendu, nema land ## Footnote Colonising refers to establishing control over a foreign territory.

Answer 25

Lýsa yfir ## Footnote Declare means to announce something formally.

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Auðlind ## Footnote Resources refer to supplies or materials available for use.

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Viðurkenna ## Footnote Acknowledge means to accept or admit the existence of something.

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Ættflokks- ## Footnote Tribal refers to characteristics related to a tribe.

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Fátækrahverfi ## Footnote A slum is a heavily populated urban area characterized by substandard housing.

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Munaðarleysingjaheimili ## Footnote An orphanage is a residential institution for children without parents.

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Fósturheimili ## Footnote A foster home is a temporary home for children in need of care.

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Viðeigandi ## Footnote Appropriate refers to something suitable or proper in the circumstances.

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Upprunalegur, sem á náttúruleg heimkynni ## Footnote Indigenous can also refer to species native to a specific area.

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Upptökuheimili, gæslubúðir ## Footnote A detention centre is a facility for holding individuals, often for legal reasons.

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Vinnufólk á heimili, heimilishjú ## Footnote Domestic relates to home or household affairs.

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Samlaga ## Footnote Assimilate means to absorb and integrate into a wider society.

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Misnota ## Footnote Violate means to break or fail to comply with a rule or law.

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