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Boken Total English - Avancerad - Enhet 3 - Referens

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Total English - Advanced
plot
[Substantiv]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

handling, plot

handling, plot

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Kritiker berömde **handlingen** i filmen för dess originalitet och djup.
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biographical
[adjektiv]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biografisk, relaterad till biografi

biografisk, relaterad till biografi

Ex: The library has an extensive collection of biographical works on historical figures .Biblioteket har en omfattande samling av **biografiska** verk om historiska personer.
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sketch
[Substantiv]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

skiss, utkast

skiss, utkast

Ex: The historical sketch provided context for the main story .Den historiska **skissen** gav sammanhang för huvudberättelsen.
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fake
[adjektiv]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

falsk, förfalskad

falsk, förfalskad

Ex: The company produced fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .Företaget producerade **falska** diamanter som nästan inte gick att skilja från äkta.
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myth
[Substantiv]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

myt, legend

myt, legend

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Byborna förde **myt** vidare genom generationerna.
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tall story
[Substantiv]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

osannolik historia, lögnhistoria

osannolik historia, lögnhistoria

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfather 's tall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure .Barnen var fascinerade av sin farfars **otroliga historier** om flygande drakar och dolda skatter.
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fairy tale
[Substantiv]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

saga, trollsaga

saga, trollsaga

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .Bibliotekets samling innehåller ett brett utbud av **sagor**, från tidlösa klassiker till moderna omberättelser.
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legend
[Substantiv]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

legend, myt

legend, myt

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anecdote
[Substantiv]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdot, kort historia

anekdot, kort historia

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .Boken innehöll flera **anekdoter** från författarens resor runt om i världen.
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punch line
[Substantiv]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

punch line, slutpoäng

punch line, slutpoäng

Ex: The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .**Punchlinen** i argumentet var så uppenbar att det fick mig att himla med ögonen.
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joke
[Substantiv]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

skämt, vits

skämt, vits

Ex: His attempt at a joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .Hans försök till ett **skämt** föll platt, och ingen tyckte det var roligt.
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white lie
[Substantiv]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Hon berättade för sin mormor en **vit lögn**, och låtsades att hon tyckte om den handgjorda tröjan som hon fått i present.
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rumor
[Substantiv]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

rykte, skvaller

rykte, skvaller

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gossip
[Substantiv]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

skvaller, sladder

skvaller, sladder

Ex: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .Det är svårt att undvika **skvaller** vid familjesamlingar, särskilt när alla känner varandra så väl.
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to give more information to make the understanding more complete

utveckla, förklara i detalj

utveckla, förklara i detalj

Ex: The scientist elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .Forskaren **utvecklade** metodiken som användes i forskningspapperet för att underlätta replikering av andra forskare.
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hoax
[Substantiv]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

bedrägeri, bluff

bedrägeri, bluff

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Museet visade en förmodad antik artefakt som senare avslöjades som en **bluff**.
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prone
[adjektiv]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

benägen, mottaglig

benägen, mottaglig

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .Utan regelbundet underhåll är gamla bilar **benägna** att få mekaniska fel.
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exaggeration
[Substantiv]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

överdrift, hyperbol

överdrift, hyperbol

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Komikerns humor bygger på **överdrift** för att göra vardagliga situationer roligare.
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readable
[adjektiv]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

läsbar, trevlig att läsa

läsbar, trevlig att läsa

Ex: She prefers readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .Hon föredrar **läsbara** läroböcker som förklarar begreppen tydligt.
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hooked
[adjektiv]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

beroende, fast

beroende, fast

Ex: She became hooked on painkillers after her surgery .Hon blev **beroende** av smärtstillande efter sin operation.
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moving
[adjektiv]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

rörande, gripande

rörande, gripande

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.Orkesterns **rörande** framförande fångade kompositörens känslors essens perfekt.
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gripping
[adjektiv]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

gripande, spännande

gripande, spännande

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.Den **gripande** true crime-podcasten fördjupade sig i detaljerna i fallet och lämnade lyssnarna ivriga efter varje ny avsnitt.
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bookworm
[Substantiv]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

bokmal, bokslukare

bokmal, bokslukare

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .**Bokmalen** tillbringade timmar med att bläddra i bokhandeln.
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one-dimensional
[adjektiv]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

endimensionell, linjär

endimensionell, linjär

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in a one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .Forskare modellerade objektet i en **endimensionell** ram innan komplexitet lades till.
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best-selling
[adjektiv]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

bästsäljande,  framgångsrik

bästsäljande, framgångsrik

Ex: The best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .Den **mest sålda** leksaken under semestersäsongen såldes slut i butikerna.
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avid
[adjektiv]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

passionerad, ivrig

passionerad, ivrig

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .Den **ivriga** eleven söker ständigt efter ny kunskap och färdigheter för att förbättra sig själv.
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to depict
[Verb]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

skildra,  beskriva

skildra, beskriva

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .Konstnären har **avbildat** olika kulturella traditioner under hela året.
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single-minded
[adjektiv]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

beslutsam, målinriktad

beslutsam, målinriktad

Ex: The team worked with a single-minded focus on completing the project .Teamet arbetade med en **målinriktad** fokus på att slutföra projektet.
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self-sufficient
[adjektiv]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

självförsörjande,  oberoende

självförsörjande, oberoende

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .Programmet uppmuntrar studenter att bli **självförsörjande** genom att utveckla praktiska färdigheter för ett självständigt liv.
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thick-skinned
[adjektiv]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

tjockhudad, inte lätt påverkad av kritik

tjockhudad, inte lätt påverkad av kritik

Ex: Despite the criticism , he remained thick-skinned and continued with his plan .Trots kritiken förblev han **tjockhudad** och fortsatte med sin plan.
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kind-hearted
[adjektiv]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

godhjärtad, vänlig

godhjärtad, vänlig

Ex: His kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger 's meal left a lasting impression .Hans **godhjärtade** gest att betala för en främlings måltid lämnade ett bestående intryck.
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standoffish
[adjektiv]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

avståndstagande, reserverad

avståndstagande, reserverad

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.Hon tog hans blyghet för **avståndstagande**, men han var bara obekväm i stora sociala sammankomster.
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career-oriented
[adjektiv]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

karriärinriktad, inriktad på karriär

karriärinriktad, inriktad på karriär

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level-headed
[adjektiv]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

lugnt, klok

lugnt, klok

Ex: He is known for his level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .Han är känd för sin **balanserade** natur, även i stressiga miljöer.
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absent-minded
[adjektiv]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

disträ, glömsk

disträ, glömsk

Ex: The artist 's absent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .Konstnärens **disträ** uppträdande var ett tecken på hennes djupa fokus på hennes kreativa arbete.
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farce
[Substantiv]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

fars, burlesk komedi

fars, burlesk komedi

Ex: Many comedies rely on farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .Många komedier förlitar sig på **fars** för att skapa överdriven humor och kaos.
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pun
[Substantiv]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

ordlek, vits

ordlek, vits

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .**Ordvitsen** i reklamen var så rolig att den blev viral på sociala medier.
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cartoon
[Substantiv]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

tecknad film, cartoon

tecknad film, cartoon

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning .När jag var en liten flicka brukade jag titta på **tecknade filmer** varje lördag morgon.
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black humor
[Substantiv]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

svart humor, mörk humor

svart humor, mörk humor

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine blended black humor with social criticism .Stand-upkomikerns rutin blandade **svart humor** med samhällskritik.
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surreal
[adjektiv]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surrealistisk, överkännande

surrealistisk, överkännande

Ex: The surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .Byggnadens **surrealistiska** design, med sina gravitationsutmanande strukturer, blev en landmärke i staden.
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irony
[Substantiv]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironi

ironi

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .Genom **ironi** påpekade hon bristerna i deras logik utan att direkt förolämpa dem.
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exaggeration
[Substantiv]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

överdrift, hyperbol

överdrift, hyperbol

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Komikerns humor bygger på **överdrift** för att göra vardagliga situationer roligare.
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satire
[Substantiv]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

satir, ironi

satir, ironi

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.**Satir** kan vara ett kraftfullt verktyg för social kommentar och förändring.
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to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: As the third generation in the family business, he was proud to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
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dead end
[Substantiv]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

återvändsgränd, död punkt

återvändsgränd, död punkt

Ex: The negotiations have reached a dead end, with no progress made on either side .Förhandlingarna har nått ett **dödläge**, utan framsteg från någon sida.
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frosty
[adjektiv]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

kylig, avlägsen

kylig, avlägsen

Ex: The frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .Den **kyliga** tystnad som följde på hennes kommentar indikerade att ingen höll med henne.
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reception
[Substantiv]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

mottagande, reception

mottagande, reception

Ex: The book ’s reception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .Bokens **mottagande** i den litterära världen var överväldigande positivt.
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feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
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stormy
[adjektiv]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

stormig, våldsam

stormig, våldsam

Ex: The stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .Den **stormiga** utbytet lämnade alla känna sig spända och oroliga.
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to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
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firing line
[Substantiv]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

eldlinje, främsta linjen

eldlinje, främsta linjen

Ex: The coach found himself in the firing line after the team ’s poor performance .Tränaren befann sig i **skottlinjen** efter lagets dåliga prestation.
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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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warm
[adjektiv]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

varm, vänlig

varm, vänlig

Ex: The community 's warm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .Gemenskapens **varma** svar på välgörenhetsevenemanget överträffade förväntningarna.
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to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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