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Boken Headway - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 11

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 11 i Headway Upper Intermediate kursboken, såsom "groggy", "inkonsekvens", "tråkig", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .
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to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
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far and wide
[adverb]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

långt och brett, överallt

långt och brett, överallt

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .De har studerat **långt och brett** för att samla information för projektet.
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(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .
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the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!
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in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
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hit-and-miss
[adjektiv]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

inkonsekvent, oförutsägbar

inkonsekvent, oförutsägbar

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .Deras försök att fixa problemet har varit **ojämna**, utan någon tydlig lösning ännu.
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used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .
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a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
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by and large
[adverb]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

i stort sett, över lag

i stort sett, över lag

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**I stort sett** var evenemanget väl organiserat och besöktes av en mångsidig grupp deltagare.
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to tense
[Verb]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

spänna, göra nervös

spänna, göra nervös

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groggy
[adjektiv]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

omtöcknad, groggy

omtöcknad, groggy

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .Det höga ljudet skrämde henne ur en **groggy** sömn, vilket lämnade henne tillfälligt förvirrad.
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inconsistency
[Substantiv]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inkonsekvens, oreglerbundenhet

inkonsekvens, oreglerbundenhet

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .Det fanns en märkbar **inkonsekvens** i hur reglerna tillämpades under tävlingen.
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to slip
[Verb]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

smyga, undkomma

smyga, undkomma

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .De busiga eleverna försökte **smyga** ut ur klassrummet utan att läraren märkte.
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to do up
[Verb]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

fästa, stänga

fästa, stänga

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .Skådespelaren behövde snabbt **knäppa** manschetten på sin skjorta innan han gick på scen.
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mind-boggling
[adjektiv]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

häpnadsväckande, förvirrande

häpnadsväckande, förvirrande

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Hon stod inför en **förvirrande** mängd alternativ när hon valde sin karriärväg.
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to munch
[Verb]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

tugga, mumsa

tugga, mumsa

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Under mötet **tuggade** han diskret sig igenom en påse mandlar.
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random
[adjektiv]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

slumpmässig, godtycklig

slumpmässig, godtycklig

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .Vinnaren av tävlingen valdes genom en **slumpmässig** dragning av namn.
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the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

värsta fall, värsta scenario

värsta fall, värsta scenario

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Om stormen slår hårdare än förväntat skulle det **värsta fallet** vara utbredda översvämningar.
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recurring
[adjektiv]

happening or appearing repeatedly

återkommande, periodisk

återkommande, periodisk

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.Teamet träffades för sin **återkommande** veckovisa check-in för att diskutera projektets framsteg.
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in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

noggrant, med stor omsorg

noggrant, med stor omsorg

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .Modellen sammansattes **noggrant** under flera veckor.
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tedious
[adjektiv]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tråkig, enformig

tråkig, enformig

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Att sortera igenom röran på vinden visade sig vara en **tråkig** och tidskrävande uppgift.
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stroke
[Substantiv]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

smekning, mild beröring

smekning, mild beröring

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bizarre
[adjektiv]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bisarr, konstig

bisarr, konstig

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Hans **bisarra** samling av vintage medicinsk utrustning, som ställdes ut i framträdande position i hans vardagsrum, gjorde gästerna illa till mods.
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vividly
[adverb]

in a clear and detailed manner

levande, på ett tydligt och detaljerat sätt

levande, på ett tydligt och detaljerat sätt

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Hon kunde **tydligt** minnas ljudet av vågorna som slog mot stranden.
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to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

kämpa, anstränga sig

kämpa, anstränga sig

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .Just nu **kämpar** klättrarna för att nå toppen.
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contest
[Substantiv]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

tävling, konkurrens

tävling, konkurrens

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .**Tävlingen** i schack mellan de två stormästarna varade i timmar.
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vision
[Substantiv]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

vision, perspektiv

vision, perspektiv

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monstrous
[adjektiv]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruös, skrämmande

monstruös, skrämmande

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .Den **monstruösa** skuggan som det höga berget kastade skymde landskapet nedanför.
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melody
[Substantiv]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodi

melodi

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .Jazzpianisten improviserade en ny **melodi** och visade upp sina improvisationsfärdigheter under framträdandet.
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ready-made
[adjektiv]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

färdig, redo att användas

färdig, redo att användas

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Hon valde en **färdig** outfit för evenemanget, utan att vilja lägga för mycket tid på shopping.
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round
[Substantiv]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

omgång, runda

omgång, runda

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a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .
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eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .
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on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .
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annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .
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used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .
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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.
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with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .
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no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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