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SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 36

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empathy
empathy
[Substantiv]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empati, medkänsla

empati, medkänsla

Ex: She showed great empathy toward her friend during the difficult time. 
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hosiery
hosiery
[Substantiv]

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

strumpor, strumpartiklar

strumpor, strumpartiklar

Ex: She bought a pair of sheer hosiery for the evening event. 
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veneer
veneer
[Substantiv]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

faner, tunt träskikt

faner, tunt träskikt

Ex: The table had a cherry veneer over pine wood. 
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primer
primer
[Substantiv]

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

primer, introduktionsbok

primer, introduktionsbok

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premier
premier
[Substantiv]

the head of the government in the United Kingdom

Premiärminister, Regeringchef

Premiärminister, Regeringchef

Ex: The premier addressed Parliament on national security. 
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prominence
prominence
[Substantiv]

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

betydelse, kändisskap

betydelse, kändisskap

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flatulence
flatulence
[Substantiv]

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

ordflöde, svulstighet

ordflöde, svulstighet

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indigence
indigence
[Substantiv]

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

fattigdom

fattigdom

Ex: The charity was founded to alleviate indigence in rural communities. 
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occurrence
occurrence
[Substantiv]

something that happens or exists

händelse, förekomst

händelse, förekomst

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continence
continence
[Substantiv]

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

återhållsamhet, sexuell avhållsamhet

återhållsamhet, sexuell avhållsamhet

Ex: The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual discipline. 
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prevalence
prevalence
[Substantiv]

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

förekomst, frekvens

förekomst, frekvens

Ex: The prevalence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. 
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indolence
indolence
[Substantiv]

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

lattja, slöhet

lattja, slöhet

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convalescence
convalescence
[Substantiv]

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

konvalescens

konvalescens

Ex: After being discharged from the hospital, she spent her convalescence at home, gradually regaining her strength and mobility. 
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reticence
reticence
[Substantiv]

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

reserveradhet

reserveradhet

Ex: Her reticence prevented her from speaking up in meetings, even when she had valuable insights to share. 
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detumescence
detumescence
[Substantiv]

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

detumescens, minskning av svullnad

detumescens, minskning av svullnad

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confidence
confidence
[Substantiv]

the belief that one can trust or count on someone or something

förtroende

förtroende

Ex: The coach's confidence in the players motivated them to perform at their best during the game. 
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quintessence
quintessence
[Substantiv]

the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality

kvintessens, ren essens

kvintessens, ren essens

Ex: The perfumer distilled the quintessence of rose oil to capture its purest fragrance. 
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recognizance
recognizance
[Substantiv]

(legal) a promise made by an individual to a court of law, typically in exchange for release from custody or suspension of a sentence

erkännande, förbindelse

erkännande, förbindelse

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