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SAT Ordfärdigheter 1 - Lektion 26

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non sequitur
non sequitur
[Substantiv]

a conclusion that does not logically follow from the stated premises

non sequitur, ologisk slutsats

non sequitur, ologisk slutsats

Ex: The argument contained a clear non sequitur between the premise and the conclusion. 
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nonchalance
nonchalance
[Substantiv]

a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

nonchalans,  likgiltighet

nonchalans, likgiltighet

Ex: Despite the rising tension in the room, Jake displayed remarkable nonchalance, continuing to sip his coffee as if nothing was amiss. 
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nonchalant
nonchalant
[adjektiv]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

nonchalant,  lugn

nonchalant, lugn

Ex: Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, calmly sipping his tea. 
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noncombatant
noncombatant
[Substantiv]

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain)

icke-stridande, icke-stridande personal

icke-stridande, icke-stridande personal

Ex: Noncombatants play a crucial role, providing emotional and physical support away from the frontlines. 
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noncommittal
noncommittal
[adjektiv]

unwilling to make a clear decision, express a definite opinion, or commit to any particular course of action

obunden, undvikande

obunden, undvikande

Ex: Even after the long discussion, he remained noncommittal, not letting on what he truly thought. 
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nondescript
nondescript
[adjektiv]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

obemärkt, vanlig

obemärkt, vanlig

Ex: Her handwriting was nondescript, neither elegant nor messy, just plain and straightforward. 
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nonentity
nonentity
[Substantiv]

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

obetydlighet, person utan inflytande

obetydlighet, person utan inflytande

Ex: The critic dismissed the artist as a nonentity in the art community. 
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nonpareil
nonpareil
[Substantiv]

someone or something regarded as having no equal

oöverträffad, oförliknelig

oöverträffad, oförliknelig

Ex: He was considered the nonpareil of violinists in his generation. 
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to nonplus

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

förbrylla, förvirra

förbrylla, förvirra

Ex: The twist at the end of the novel will nonplus most readers, leaving them eager for the next installment. 
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nonplussed
nonplussed
[adjektiv]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

förvirrad, villrådig

förvirrad, villrådig

Ex: When the magician performed the disappearing act, the children were absolutely nonplussed. 
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nonresident
nonresident
[Substantiv]

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

icke-boende, individ som inte bor eller är bosatt i ett visst område

icke-boende, individ som inte bor eller är bosatt i ett visst område

Ex: The town hall meeting was surprisingly attended by several nonresidents interested in the topic. 
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to undulate

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

våga, orsaka vågor

våga, orsaka vågor

Ex: The boat's movement undulated the canal's serene waters, disturbing the reflections. 
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undulation
undulation
[Substantiv]

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

vågrörelse, fluktuation

vågrörelse, fluktuation

Ex: To understand the properties of light, it's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces. 
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unduly
unduly
[adverb]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

omåttligt, oacceptabelt

omåttligt, oacceptabelt

Ex: She was unduly concerned about a minor issue. 
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homogeneity
homogeneity
[Substantiv]

things that are alike or have the same qualities

homogenitet, likformighet

homogenitet, likformighet

Ex: The cultural homogeneity of the small town made it difficult for outsiders to integrate. 
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homologous
homologous
[adjektiv]

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

homolog, liknande i struktur eller ursprung

homolog, liknande i struktur eller ursprung

Ex: Within the animal kingdom, one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage. 
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homonym
homonym
[Substantiv]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonym, homofon

homonym, homofon

Ex: It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence. 
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homophone
homophone
[Substantiv]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homofon, homofont ord

homofon, homofont ord

Ex: The homophones "piece" and "peace" are frequently confused by new English learners. 
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