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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
apologist
[Substantiv]

a person who defends or justifies a belief, policy, or institution, often against criticism

apologet, försvarare

apologet, försvarare

Ex: Historians sometimes act as apologists for past empires .Historiker agerar ibland som **apologeter** för tidigare imperier.
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confidante
[Substantiv]

a woman trusted with someone's private thoughts, secrets, or personal matters

förtrogen, nära vän

förtrogen, nära vän

Ex: Writers sometimes use diaries as a silent confidante.Författare använder ibland dagböcker som en tyst **förtrogen**.
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conformist
[Substantiv]

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

konformist, följare

konformist, följare

Ex: During wartime , propaganda often portrayed the enemy as radical while one 's own citizens were patriotic conformists supporting the government .Under krigstid framställde propagandan ofta fienden som radikal medan de egna medborgarna var patriotiska **konformister** som stödde regeringen.
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coquette
[Substantiv]

a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment

kokett

kokett

Ex: Though she enjoyed the company of men and the attention they showered upon her , the coquette remained independent and uninterested in settling down .Även om hon njöt av mäns sällskap och den uppmärksamhet de gav henne, förblev **koketten** oberoende och ointresserad av att slå sig ner.
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dissident
[Substantiv]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

dissident, motståndare

dissident, motståndare

Ex: He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms .Han var känd som en framstående **dissident** som förespråkade demokratiska reformer.
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fledgling
[Substantiv]

a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced

nybörjare, nykomling

nybörjare, nykomling

Ex: As a fledgling writer , he often doubted his own ability .Som en **nybörjare**-författare tvivlade han ofta på sin egen förmåga.
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itinerant
[adjektiv]

(of a person) traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose

itinerant, nomadisk

itinerant, nomadisk

Ex: The itinerant photographer captured scenes from different corners of the world .Den **kringresande** fotografen fångade scener från olika hörn av världen.
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literati
[Substantiv]

intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing

Ex: As an aspiring writer , Jane dreamt of the day she would be considered part of the literati and invited to prestigious literary events .
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itinerant
[Substantiv]

a worker or laborer who travels from one place to another, usually to find temporary employment

vandringsarbetare, säsongsarbetare

vandringsarbetare, säsongsarbetare

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maverick
[Substantiv]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

individualist, nonkonformist

individualist, nonkonformist

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.I ett rum fullt av följare stod han ut som **individualisten**.
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mendicant
[Substantiv]

a person who begs other people for food and money

tiggare, luffare

tiggare, luffare

Ex: The film portrayed the life of a mendicant as both challenging and poignant .Filmen skildrade livet för en **tiggare** som både utmanande och rörande.
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neophyte
[Substantiv]

Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice

nybörjare, novis

nybörjare, novis

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recluse
[Substantiv]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

eremit, enskild

eremit, enskild

Ex: Her decision to live as a recluse was driven by a desire for personal reflection .Hennes beslut att leva som en **eremit** drevs av en önskan om personlig reflektion.
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supplicant
[Substantiv]

a person who earnestly and respectfully asks for help, mercy, or favor, especially from a deity or higher authority

bönfallande, supplikant

bönfallande, supplikant

Ex: At her throne , she heard the pleas of the many supplicants requesting her mercy and favor .Munken tog emot varje **bönfallande** med medkänsla och lugn.
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zealot
[Substantiv]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanatiker, nitälskare

fanatiker, nitälskare

Ex: The political zealot was known for his extreme views and unwavering commitment to his party 's agenda .Politiska **fanatiker** fyllde gatorna och krävde radikal förändring.
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hedonist
[Substantiv]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

hedonist

hedonist

Ex: He was known as a hedonist, always choosing the most pleasurable path .Han var känd som en **hedonist**, alltid välja den mest njutbara vägen.
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iconoclast
[Substantiv]

a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws

ikonoklast, bildstormare

ikonoklast, bildstormare

Ex: The film 's director was hailed as an iconoclast for breaking genre rules .Filmens regissör hyllades som en **ikonoklast** för att ha brutit mot genrens regler.
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cynosure
[Substantiv]

something or someone that is the center of attraction or admiration

Centrum för uppmärksamhet, Bevundrans centrum

Centrum för uppmärksamhet, Bevundrans centrum

Ex: The majestic mountain peak stood as the cynosure of the landscape , visible from miles away .Den majestätiska bergstoppen stod som landskapets **cynosure**, synlig från milslångt håll.
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sacred cow
[Substantiv]

an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning

helig ko, tabu

helig ko, tabu

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .Att bryta en **helig ko** orsakar ofta motstånd men kan leda till förbättring.
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used to express skepticism and demand proof before believing something

Ex: You can't fool meI'm from Missouri until you prove it.
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interloper
[Substantiv]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

inkräktare, objuden gäst

inkräktare, objuden gäst

Ex: She felt like an interloper at family gatherings after her parents divorced and her stepfamily took over traditions .**Inkräktaren** störde mötet med oombedda råd.
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potentate
[Substantiv]

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

potentat, härskare

potentat, härskare

Ex: The potentate’s decisions were implemented without question , reflecting his total control over the government .**Potentatens** beslut genomfördes utan frågor, vilket speglade hans totala kontroll över regeringen.
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tyro
[Substantiv]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

nybörjare, novis

nybörjare, novis

Ex: The theater company welcomed tyros interested in acting, providing training and guidance to help them develop their talent.Teaterbolaget välkomnade **nybörjare** intresserade av skådespeleri, erbjöd träning och vägledning för att hjälpa dem att utveckla sin talang.
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confidant
[Substantiv]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

förtrogen, tillitsperson

förtrogen, tillitsperson

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dilettante
[Substantiv]

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

dilettant, amatör

dilettant, amatör

Ex: He dismissed critics who called him a dilettante, arguing that his varied interests enriched his life and allowed him to approach problems from different perspectives .Han avfärdade kritiker som kallade honom en **dilettant**, och hävdade att hans varierade intressen berikade hans liv och tillät honom att närma sig problem från olika perspektiv.
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nonentity
[Substantiv]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

obetydlighet, person utan inflytande

obetydlighet, person utan inflytande

Ex: He was treated like a nonentity by the major players in the business world .Han behandlades som en **obetydlig person** av de stora spelarna i affärsvärlden.
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octogenarian
[Substantiv]

a person who is between 80 and 89 years old

åttioåring, person mellan 80 och 89 år

åttioåring, person mellan 80 och 89 år

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amazon
[Substantiv]

a woman who is notably tall, strong, or forceful in character or behavior

amazon, krigarinna

amazon, krigarinna

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tutelary
[adjektiv]

providing guardianship, protection, or guidance, often in a supervisory or spiritual sense

skyddande, vårdande

skyddande, vårdande

Ex: His tutelary presence gave the children a sense of safety .Hans **skyddsande** närvaro gav barnen en känsla av trygghet.
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aspirant
[Substantiv]

an individual who actively seeks a role, title, or achievement, often with ambition and determination

aspirant, kandidat

aspirant, kandidat

Ex: The aspirant dreamed of becoming a published author.**Aspiranten** drömde om att bli en publicerad författare.
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vogue
[Substantiv]

the latest fashion trend or style of the time

mode, vogue

mode, vogue

Ex: Vintage accessories have come back into vogue, adding a nostalgic touch to modern outfits .Vintageaccessoarer har kommit tillbaka **i modet**, vilket ger en nostalgisk touch till moderna outfits.
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idiosyncrasy
[Substantiv]

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

idiosynkrasi, egenhet

idiosynkrasi, egenhet

Ex: Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.Hennes besatthet av att ordna böcker efter färg är en unik **idiosynkrasi**.
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orthodox
[adjektiv]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

ortodox, traditionell

ortodox, traditionell

Ex: He held orthodox views on religious practices .Han hade **ortodoxa** åsikter om religiösa praktiker.
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to act or behave in a particular way, often referring to personal manners, attitude, or bearing

uppföra sig, bete sig

uppföra sig, bete sig

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penchant
[Substantiv]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

förkärlek

förkärlek

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .Han har en **förkärlek** för att bära ljusa färger.
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propensity
[Substantiv]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

benägenhet, tendens

benägenhet, tendens

Ex: His propensity for punctuality earned him a reputation as a reliable employee .Hans **benägenhet** för punktlighet gav honom ett rykte som en pålitlig anställd.
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