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SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 24

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tincture
tincture
[Substantiv]

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

nyans, ton

nyans, ton

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hauteur
hauteur
[Substantiv]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

högfärd

högfärd

Ex: His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .Hans **högfärdighet** var uppenbar när han avfärdade sitt teams förslag.
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leisure
leisure
[Substantiv]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

fritid, avkoppling

fritid, avkoppling

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .Museet är en fantastisk plats att besöka på din **fritid** under helgen.
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semaphore
semaphore
[Substantiv]

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

semaforsignal, flaggsignalsystem

semaforsignal, flaggsignalsystem

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.De lärde oss hur man läser **semaforsignaler** på marinmuseet.
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troubadour
troubadour
[Substantiv]

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

trubadur, minnesångare

trubadur, minnesångare

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folklore
folklore
[Substantiv]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklore, folkliga traditioner

folklore, folkliga traditioner

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .**Folklore** kan också utvecklas över tid, anpassa sig till förändringar i samhället och inkorporera nya influenser samtidigt som den behåller sin väsentliga karaktär och betydelse.
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stupor
stupor
[Substantiv]

a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune

dvala, bedövning

dvala, bedövning

Ex: She remained in a stupor after losing her job .Hon förblev i ett **dvala** efter att ha förlorat sitt jobb.
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seignior
seignior
[Substantiv]

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

herre, härskare

herre, härskare

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stevedore
stevedore
[Substantiv]

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

hamnarbetare, lastare

hamnarbetare, lastare

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sinecure
sinecure
[Substantiv]

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinekur, lättjobb

sinekur, lättjobb

Ex: She was offered a sinecure job at a prestigious law firm , where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings , leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary .Hon erbjöds en **sinekur** på ett prestigefullt advokatbyrå, där hennes huvuduppgift var att delta i sociala evenemang och representera byrån i offentliga sammanhang, vilket lämnade henne med gott om fritid och en generös lön.
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bellwether
bellwether
[Substantiv]

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

ledare, guide

ledare, guide

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purveyor
purveyor
[Substantiv]

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

leverantör, tillhandahållare

leverantör, tillhandahållare

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zephyr
zephyr
[Substantiv]

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

zefyr, en mild och lätt bris från väster

zefyr, en mild och lätt bris från väster

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timbre
timbre
[Substantiv]

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

klangfärg, timbre

klangfärg, timbre

Ex: The timbre of the bell was sharp and metallic .**Klangfärgen** av klockan var skarp och metallisk.
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flag officer
flag officer
[Substantiv]

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

flaggofficer, amiral

flaggofficer, amiral

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spinster
spinster
[Substantiv]

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

gammal ungmö, ogift kvinna

gammal ungmö, ogift kvinna

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tenor
tenor
[Substantiv]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

tenor

tenor

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clamor
clamor
[Substantiv]

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise

oväsen, buller

oväsen, buller

Ex: The clamor of alarm bells echoed through the building .**Bruset** från alarmklockorna ekade genom byggnaden.
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consignor
consignor
[Substantiv]

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

avsändare, konsignator

avsändare, konsignator

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bursar
bursar
[Substantiv]

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

kassör, finansiell förvaltare

kassör, finansiell förvaltare

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