Boken Insight - Avancerad - Ordförrådsinsikt 7

Här hittar du orden från Vocabulary Insight 7 i Insight Advanced kursboken, såsom "förgås", "främsta linjen", "framkallande", etc.

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highbrow

[adjektiv]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intellektuell, bildad

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.Hon föredrar **intellektuella** diskussioner om filosofi över populärmedia.

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pretentious

[adjektiv]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

pretentiös, självbelåten

Ex: Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .Hennes **pretentiösa** attityd fick henne att verka ouppriktig inför sina kollegor.

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intimidating

[adjektiv]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

skrämmande, hotfull

Ex: The towering officer had an intimidating presence .Den reslige officeren hade en **skrämmande** närvaro.

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dingy

[adjektiv]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

mörk, smutsig

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .Trots sitt **nedslagna** utseende hade det gamla huset en viss charm.

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dim

[adjektiv]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

mörk, otillräckligt upplyst

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.Hallway var **mörk**, med bara ett svagt ljus som silade in genom fönstret.

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forefront

[Substantiv]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

främsta linjen, avantgarde

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to perish

[Verb]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

omkomma, dö på ett tragiskt sätt

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.Ansträngningar för att förhindra olyckor och katastrofer syftar till att minska sannolikheten att människor **omkommer**.

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soppy

[adjektiv]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

sentimental, tårögd

Ex: They shared a soppy moment , looking at old photographs .De delade ett **känslosamt** ögonblick när de tittade på gamla fotografier.

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raucous

[adjektiv]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

stark, skärande

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .Trots de **högljudda** jublet från publiken förlorade laget matchen.

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obnoxious

[adjektiv]

extremely unpleasant or rude

obehaglig, ohövlig

Ex: The obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .Den **irriterande** vanan att avbryta andra under samtal irriterade alla i gruppen.

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compelling

[adjektiv]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

övertygande, fängslande

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .Hans **övertygande** argument förändrade många åsikter i rummet.

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riveting

[adjektiv]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

fängslande, spännande

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes were riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .Filmens actionfyllda scener var **fängslande** och höll mig på helspänn under hela filmen.

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witty

[adjektiv]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

kvick, smart

Ex: Her witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .Hennes **kvicka** repliker lämnar ofta andra mållösa, beundrande hennes skarpa intellekt.

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hilarious

[adjektiv]

causing great amusement and laughter

skrattretande, rolig

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was simply hilarious.Sättet på vilket de härmade varandra var helt enkelt **skrattretande**.

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repugnant

[adjektiv]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

motbjudande, äcklig

Ex: The repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .De **vidriga** kommentarerna som gjordes i diskussionen avslöjade djupt rotade fördomar som var svåra att ignorera.

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conventional

[adjektiv]

generally accepted and followed by many people

konventionell, traditionell

Ex: In some cultures , it 's conventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .I vissa kulturer är det **konventionellt** att ta av sig skor innan man går in i någons hem.

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enchanting

[adjektiv]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

förtrollande, tjusande

Ex: The enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .Den **förtrollande** melodin av flöjten ekade genom skogen och fyllde luften med en känsla av förundran och glädje.

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evocative

[adjektiv]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

framkallande, suggestiv

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .Konstnärens verk var så **framkallande**, att det väckte minnen av förlorad kärlek.

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primitive

[adjektiv]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitiv, arkaisk

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .Öns ekosystem innehåller fortfarande **primitiva** arter som har förblivit oförändrade i århundraden.

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intriguing

[adjektiv]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

intressant, fascinerande

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .Hans egendomliga vanor och excentriska personlighet gjorde honom till en **intrigerande** karaktär för sina grannar.

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to get off on the wrong foot

[Fras]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

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to swallow

[Verb]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

svälja, acceptera utan att ifrågasätta

Ex: He ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him .Han har alltid varit snabb att **svälja** allt media säger till honom.

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to back the right horse

[Fras]

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation , I think backed the right horse for a high-quality job .

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to hit the nail on the head

[Fras]

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.

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jaunty

[adjektiv]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

munter, livlig

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.Hon svarade med en **munter** vinkning.

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frenetic

[adjektiv]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenetisk, hektisk

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .Barnens **frenetiska** skratt ekade över lekplatsen.

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brisk

[adjektiv]

quick and energetic in movement or action

livlig, energisk

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.Hon gav hästen en **snabb** avtorkning efter deras ridtur.

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soothing

[adjektiv]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

lugnande, tröstande

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.Att smutta på en varm kopp örtte hade en **lugnande** effekt på hennes upprörda mage.

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amble

[Substantiv]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

lunka, långsam promenad

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.Den milda **promenaden** genom den botaniska trädgården lät dem uppskatta skönheten i de blommande blommorna.

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sluggish

[adjektiv]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

trög, slö

Ex: The sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .Den **tröga** bäckens rörelse var knappt märkbar, täppt av skräp efter stormen.

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uphill battle

[Substantiv]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

svår strid, tuff kamp

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .Att bryta sig in i underhållningsbranschen kan vara en **tuff kamp** för blivande skådespelare. Det kräver uthållighet, talang och tur.

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