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SAT Ordfärdigheter 5 - Lektion 39

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Afrikaans
[Substantiv]

one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

afrikaans, afrikaansspråk

afrikaans, afrikaansspråk

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countenance
[Substantiv]

someone's face or facial expression

ansikte, min

ansikte, min

Ex: countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .
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resemblance
[Substantiv]

the state of similarity between two or more things

likhet, liknelse

likhet, liknelse

Ex: They were amazed by resemblance of the child to her grandmother .
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deviance
[Substantiv]

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

avvikelse, avvikande beteende

avvikelse, avvikande beteende

Ex: In anthropology , researchers explore cultural variations in definitions deviance, recognizing that what is considered acceptable behavior can vary widely across different societies .
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semblance
[Substantiv]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

likhet, liknelse

likhet, liknelse

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
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reliance
[Substantiv]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

beroende, förtroende

beroende, förtroende

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seance
[Substantiv]

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

andakt, seans

andakt, seans

Ex: Despite skepticism from some attendees , seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .
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continuance
[Substantiv]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

fortsättning, förlängning

fortsättning, förlängning

Ex: The court issued continuance in the divorce proceedings to give the parties more time to negotiate a settlement .
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obeisance
[Substantiv]

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

veltande, respektfull hälsning

veltande, respektfull hälsning

Ex: The soldiers saluted the commanding officer as a gesture obeisance before carrying out their orders .
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pittance
[Substantiv]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

smulor, fattig lön

smulor, fattig lön

Ex: They offered him pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .
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assurance
[Substantiv]

a promise or pledge to do something

garanti, löfte

garanti, löfte

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sustenance
[Substantiv]

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

näring, föda

näring, föda

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hindrance
[Substantiv]

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

hinder, obstruktion

hinder, obstruktion

Ex: Wearing heavy clothing can be hindrance in warm weather .
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predominance
[Substantiv]

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

övertag, dominans

övertag, dominans

Ex: Within the ecosystem , predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .
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vengeance
[Substantiv]

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

hämnd, vedergällning

hämnd, vedergällning

Ex: Despite the temptation vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .
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redundance
[Substantiv]

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

överskottsinformation, redundans

överskottsinformation, redundans

Ex: redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .
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nuance
[Substantiv]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

nyans, nyansskillnad

nyans, nyansskillnad

Ex: His argument lacked nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .
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parlance
[Substantiv]

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

terminologi, ordbruk

terminologi, ordbruk

Ex: Within the gaming community , parlance for a player who is new to a game is often " noob " or " newbie . "
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ambiance
[Substantiv]

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

stämning, atmosfär

stämning, atmosfär

Ex: ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .
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abeyance
[Substantiv]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

avvaktan, uppehåll

avvaktan, uppehåll

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .
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