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Boken Insight - Mellannivå - Enhet 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
[adverb]

in a favorable or approving manner

högt, ytterst

högt, ytterst

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .Den nya politiken har **mycket** välkomnats av miljögrupper.
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skilled
[adjektiv]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

skicklig, erfaren

skicklig, erfaren

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .Den **skickliga** kocken skapar kulinariska mästerverk som fröjdar smaklökarna.
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to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

flyga

flyga

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Titta på molnen; flygplan måste **flyga** genom dem hela tiden.
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repetitive
[adjektiv]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

upprepande, monoton

upprepande, monoton

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but its repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .Träningsrutinen var effektiv, men dess **repetitiva** natur gjorde det svårt att hålla fast vid den över tid.
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dead-end
[adjektiv]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

återvändsgränd, framtidslös

återvändsgränd, framtidslös

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead .Detektiven var frustrerad efter att ha följt ännu en **återvändsgränd**.
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to vary
[Verb]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variera, modifiera

variera, modifiera

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .Musikern **varierar** tempot och dynamiken i sina kompositioner, vilket tillför intresse och känsla till musiken.
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stressful
[adjektiv]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

stressig, oroande

stressig, oroande

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .Jobbintervjuet var en **stressig** upplevelse för honom.
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worthwhile
[adjektiv]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

värd, givande

värd, givande

Ex: The meeting was worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .Mötet var **värt besväret**, eftersom det ledde till ett värdefullt samarbete.
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challenging
[adjektiv]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

utmanande, svår

utmanande, svår

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Att slutföra hinderbanan var **utmanande** och drev deltagarna till sina fysiska gränser.
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to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.
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to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .
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to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.
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to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
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to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The rose to the challenge and saved the patient ’s life .
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bottom line
[Substantiv]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

kärnan, den avgörande punkten

kärnan, den avgörande punkten

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Jag förstår dina farhågor, men **slutsatsen** är att detta är den bästa handlingsplanen.
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gender-neutral
[adjektiv]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

könsneutral, lämplig för alla könsidentiteter

könsneutral, lämplig för alla könsidentiteter

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .Modeindustrin omfamnar **könsneutrala** klädlinjer som riktar sig till individer som föredrar stilar som inte traditionellt förknippas med ett specifikt kön.
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firefighter
[Substantiv]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

brandman, räddningsarbetare

brandman, räddningsarbetare

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .Samhället hyllade **brandmännen** för deras mod och hängivenhet under en skogsbrand.
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fireman
[Substantiv]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

brandman, räddningstjänstman

brandman, räddningstjänstman

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students .En pensionerad **brandman** delade sina erfarenheter med studenterna.
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head teacher
[Substantiv]

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

rektor, skolledare

rektor, skolledare

Ex: The head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .**Rektorns** innovativa tillvägagångssätt inom utbildning gav skolan nationell erkännande.
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headmaster
[Substantiv]

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

rektor, skolchef

rektor, skolchef

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .**Rektorn** införde nya policys för att förbättra de akademiska standarderna.
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police officer
[Substantiv]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

polis, polisofficer

polis, polisofficer

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .Med en ficklampa i handen sökte **polisen** efter ledtrådar på brottsplatsen.
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policewoman
[Substantiv]

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

poliskvinna, kvinnlig polis

poliskvinna, kvinnlig polis

Ex: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .Som **poliskvinna** arbetar hon ofta långa timmar men finner tillfredsställelse i att göra en positiv inverkan på samhället.
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postman
[Substantiv]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

brevbärare, postbud

brevbärare, postbud

Ex: After the rainstorm , the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .Efter regnstormen fortsatte **brevbäraren** sin runda trots de våta förhållandena.
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shop assistant
[Substantiv]

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

butiksbiträde, försäljare

butiksbiträde, försäljare

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .**Butiksbiträdet** erbjöd sig att slå in köpet som en komplimangtjänst.
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salesman
[Substantiv]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

försäljare, säljare

försäljare, säljare

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .**Säljare** belönas ofta med bonusar baserade på deras försäljningsprestation.
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spokesperson
[Substantiv]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

talesperson, representant

talesperson, representant

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .**Talespersonen** förnekade alla anklagelser om företagets inblandning.
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spokesman
[Substantiv]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

talesman, representant

talesman, representant

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .**Talespersonen** förnekade ryktena som cirkulerar om företagets framtid.
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athlete
[Substantiv]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atlet, idrottare

atlet, idrottare

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .Den unga **atleten** strävade efter att representera sitt land i OS.
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sportswoman
[Substantiv]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

idrottskvinna, kvinnlig atlet

idrottskvinna, kvinnlig atlet

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .**Idrottskvinnan** hyllades för sin hängivenhet och hårda arbete under träningen.
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flight attendant
[Substantiv]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

flygvärdinna, kabinpersonal

flygvärdinna, kabinpersonal

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .Hon genomgick en omfattande utbildning för att bli **flygvärdinna**, där hon lärde sig nödprocedurer och kundservicefärdigheter.
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stewardess
[Substantiv]

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

stewardess, flygvärdinna

stewardess, flygvärdinna

Ex: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .Hon arbetade som **stewardess** i över tio år innan hon bytte till en ledarroll.
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actor
[Substantiv]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

skådespelare, artist

skådespelare, artist

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .Den talangfulla **skådespelaren** skildrade utan ansträngning ett brett spektrum av karaktärer, från en hjälte till en skurk.
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glamorous
[adjektiv]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

glamorös, elegant

glamorös, elegant

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .Hans **glamorösa** sportbil väckte uppmärksamhet när han körde genom stadens gator.
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actress
[Substantiv]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

skådespelerska, aktris

skådespelerska, aktris

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .Den unga **skådespelerskan** fick ett pris för sin enastående prestation.
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