Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 12

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metaforisk

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

språk

to provide the energy or motivation needed to drive or inspire a particular activity or process

mata

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or reaction

tända

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

skinande

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

överskugga

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

utlösa

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

blixt

to become clear or understood

bli klar

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

misstänkt

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

skarp

to become covered or filled by water

översvämma

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

tråkig

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

halvbakad

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

het fråga

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

maximal

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

besatt

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

förbluffande

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

tjäna

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

återhämta

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

skicka hem

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioritet

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

rysa

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

fritt fall

to cease to make progress or move forward

stanna

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

galen

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

begränsningskit

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

dämpad

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

vackla

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

prövning

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

stängning

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

something that is easy to do or accomplish

barnlek

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

virvelromantik

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

känslomässig vrak