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

an accessory or addition to something more important

tillbehör, komplettering

tillbehör, komplettering

Ex: The artist carried her brushes , paints , and other appurtenances to the studio .Konstnären bar sina penslar, färger och andra **tillbehör** till studion.
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attire
[Substantiv]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

klädsel, dräkt

klädsel, dräkt

Ex: The theme of the party was ‘ vintage Hollywood ’ , and everyone arrived in attire reminiscent of the golden age of cinema .Partytemat var 'vintage Hollywood', och alla anlände i **klädsel** som påminde om filmens guldålder.
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ballast
[Substantiv]

a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting

ballast, vikt för stabilitet

ballast, vikt för stabilitet

Ex: Naval architects calculated the optimal ballast distribution for maximum stability in rough seas .Skeppsarkitekter beräknade den optimala fördelningen av **ballast** för maximal stabilitet i hårt hav.
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brocade
[Substantiv]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brokad, mönstrad tyg

brokad, mönstrad tyg

Ex: The designer used brocade fabric to create a glamorous evening coat .Designern använde **brokad** tyg för att skapa en glamorös aftonkappa.
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brooch
[Substantiv]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

brosch, nål

brosch, nål

Ex: The designer paired a minimalist black dress with an oversized geometric brooch.Designern parade en minimalistisk svart klänning med en överdimensionerad geometrisk **brosch**.
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cauldron
[Substantiv]

a large pot, often made of metal and equipped with handles, used for boiling liquids like water or soup

kittel, stor gryta

kittel, stor gryta

Ex: The camping trip would n't be complete without cooking chili in the cauldron over the campfire .Campingturen skulle inte vara komplett utan att laga chili i **grytan** över lägerelden.
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carafe
[Substantiv]

a glass vessel, typically with a wide body and narrow neck, used for serving wine, water, or juice without a stopper

karaff, kanna

karaff, kanna

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raiment
[Substantiv]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

kläder, dräkt

kläder, dräkt

Ex: The boutique offered a selection of stylish raiment for customers to choose from .Boutiquen erbjöd ett urval av stiliga **kläder** för kunder att välja mellan.
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dais
[Substantiv]

a low platform at the front of a room, hall, or stage on which speakers or honored guests stand, sit, or are displayed

estrad, plattform

estrad, plattform

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damask
[Substantiv]

a rich, durable cloth woven so that the design appears on both sides, traditionally used for fine apparel and home furnishings

damast, damasttyg

damast, damasttyg

Ex: He commissioned a dressing gown in black silk damask with a silver paisley design .Han beställde en morgonrock i svart siden-**damast** med ett silverfärgat Paisley-mönster.
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edifice
[Substantiv]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

byggnad, imponerande byggnad

byggnad, imponerande byggnad

Ex: The ancient edifice stood tall amidst the modern city skyline .Den gamla **byggnaden** stod högt mitt i den moderna stadens skyline.
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veneer
[Substantiv]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

faner, tunt träskikt

faner, tunt träskikt

Ex: The craftsman carefully glued the veneer onto the tabletop .Hantverkaren limmade noggrant **faner** på bordsskivan.
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carillon
[Substantiv]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

klockspel, klocktorn

klockspel, klocktorn

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chassis
[Substantiv]

the frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components

chassi, ram

chassi, ram

Ex: The chassis provided a sturdy foundation for the vehicle .**Chassit** gav en stabil grund för fordonet.
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conduit
[Substantiv]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

ledning, rör

ledning, rör

Ex: To prevent water ingress , the outdoor conduits were sealed with waterproof materials where they entered the building .För att förhindra vatteninträngning förseglades de utomhus **ledningarna** med vattentäta material där de gick in i byggnaden.
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