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to turn down

[Verb]

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

avböja, vägra

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .Stadsfullmäktige **avslog** omzöningsförslaget, med hänsyn till samhällets farhågor.

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to kidnap

[Verb]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

kidnappa, bortföra

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Hon var skräckslagen när hon insåg att de avsåg att **kidnappa** henne.

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prison

[Substantiv]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

fängelse, anstalt

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Hon skrev brev till sin familj från **fängelset**, där hon uttryckte sin kärlek och längtan efter dem.

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infant

[Substantiv]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

spädbarn, bäbis

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.**Spädbarns**dödligheten har minskat avsevärt under åren på grund av framsteg inom medicinsk teknik och prenatal vård.

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brat

[Substantiv]

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

busk, bortskämd unge

Ex: The movie theater was disrupted by a brat who talked loudly throughout the film .Biografen stördes av en **buskis** som pratade högt under hela filmen.

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conundrum

[Substantiv]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

gåta, pussel

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Hon befann sig i ett **dilemma** när hon var tvungen att välja mellan två lika tilltalande jobberbjudanden.

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optimism

[Substantiv]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

optimism

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave her optimism about her recovery .Läkarens försäkran gav henne **optimism** om hennes tillfrisknande.

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compassion

[Substantiv]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

medkänsla, medlidande

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Hans **medkänsla** för hemlösa inspirerade honom att starta en ideell organisation dedikerad till att tillhandahålla skydd och resurser.

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tolerance

[Substantiv]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerans

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .Festivalen hyllade kulturell **tolerans**, visade traditioner från olika etniska grupper.

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single-mindedness

[Substantiv]

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

målmedvetenhet, beslutsamhet

Ex: Single-mindedness can lead to both success and isolation .**Målmedvetenhet** kan leda till både framgång och isolering.

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perseverance

[Substantiv]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

uthållighet

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .Att bygga ett framgångsrikt företag kräver inte bara vision utan också **uthållighet** under tuffa tider.

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perfectionism

[Substantiv]

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfektionism, perfektionismen

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .**Perfektionism** förhindrar ofta människor från att slutföra uppgifter.

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ingenuity

[Substantiv]

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

påhittighet, uppfinningsrikedom

Ex: He admired the ingenuity behind ancient architecture .Han beundrade **uppfinningsrikedomen** bakom den antika arkitekturen.

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commitment

[Substantiv]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

engagemang, hängivenhet

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .Att volontärarbeta i skyddsrummet varje helg visade hennes djupa **engagemang** för att hjälpa dem som behöver.

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attentive

[adjektiv]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

uppmärksam, omtänksam

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .Hans **uppmärksamma** blick vek aldrig från talaren, upptog varje ord.

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gradual

[adjektiv]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradvis, stegvis

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .Minskningen av den biologiska mångfalden i regionen har varit **gradvis**, men dess effekter blir allt mer uppenbara.

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haggard

[adjektiv]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

utmattad, trött

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Soldaterna återvände från striden och såg **medtagna** och utmattade ut.

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incremental

[adjektiv]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

stegvis, inkrementell

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .Konstnären förfinade sin teknik genom **stegvis** experimentering med olika medier.

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interim

[adjektiv]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

tillfällig, interimistisk

Ex: The council implemented interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .Rådet genomförde **tillfälliga** åtgärder för att hantera krisen tills en fullständig plan utarbetades.

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striking

[adjektiv]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

slående, imponerande

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Han hade ett **slående** utseende med sin långa gestalt och distinkta tatueringar, vilket gjorde honom oförglömlig.

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man of one's word

[Fras]

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

Ex: When it comes to friendships , Mark is man of his word.

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guerrilla

[Substantiv]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

gerillasoldat, gerilla

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by modern-day guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .Dokumentären utforskade motivationerna och utmaningarna som moderna **gerillasoldater** står inför i konfliktzoner.

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