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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 10

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heritage
[Substantiv]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

arv

arv

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .Hon lärde sig traditionella recept av sin mormor och bevarade därmed sitt kulinariska **arv** för framtida generationer.
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collage
[Substantiv]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

kollage, sammanställning

kollage, sammanställning

Ex: The book club 's discussion was a collage of opinions and interpretations , each member bringing their unique perspective to the conversation .Bokklubbens diskussion var en **kollage** av åsikter och tolkningar, där varje medlem förde sin unika synpunkt till samtalet.
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acreage
[Substantiv]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

areal, utsträckning

areal, utsträckning

Ex: The local government designated the vast acreage of forested land as protected wilderness to conserve its natural beauty and biodiversity .Den lokala regeringen utsåg den stora **arealen** av skogsmark som skyddad vildmark för att bevara dess naturliga skönhet och biologiska mångfald.
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drainage
[Substantiv]

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

dränering, avvattning

dränering, avvattning

Ex: The contractor ensured that the drainage around the building was designed to avoid any water damage .Entreprenören säkerställde att **dräneringen** runt byggnaden var utformad för att undvika vattenskador.
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espionage
[Substantiv]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

spionage

spionage

Ex: Cyber espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .Cyber**spionage** har blivit ett framträdande hot, med hackare som infiltrerar nätverk för att stjäla konfidentiell information och störa verksamheter.
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adage
[Substantiv]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

ordspråk, talesätt

ordspråk, talesätt

Ex: In times of adversity , he finds solace in the adage " this too shall pass , " reminding himself that difficult situations are temporary .I motgångens stunder finner han tröst i **ordspråket** "detta skall också gå över" och påminner sig själv om att svåra situationer är tillfälliga.
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mileage
[Substantiv]

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

miltal

miltal

Ex: After the tune-up , the mechanic noted an improvement in the car 's mileage, indicating better fuel efficiency .Efter uppställningen noterade mekanikern en förbättring i bilens **bränsleförbrukning**, vilket indikerar bättre bränsleeffektivitet.
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cartilage
[Substantiv]

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

brosk, broskvävnad

brosk, broskvävnad

Ex: Chondrocytes are cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.Kondrocyter är celler som ansvarar för att producera och underhålla **brosk**.
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mirage
[Substantiv]

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

hägring, illusion

hägring, illusion

Ex: Some people spend their lives chasing after the mirage of happiness , believing it lies in material possessions or external achievements , only to find true contentment eludes them .Vissa människor tillbringar sitt liv med att jaga **hägringar** av lycka, i tron att den ligger i materiella ägodelar eller externa prestationer, bara för att upptäcka att verklig tillfredsställelse undgår dem.
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sage
[Substantiv]

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

vis, mentor

vis, mentor

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brokerage
[Substantiv]

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

mäkleri

mäkleri

Ex: The brokerage firm specialized in matching investors with investment opportunities, providing expert guidance on portfolio management and wealth accumulation strategies.**Mäklarfirman** specialiserade sig på att matcha investerare med investeringsmöjligheter och gav expertvägledning i portföljförvaltning och strategier för förmögenhetsackumulation.
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vantage
[Substantiv]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

fördelaktig position, strategisk synvinkel

fördelaktig position, strategisk synvinkel

Ex: Despite their initial vantage, the rebels faced challenges in maintaining their position against the well-equipped army .Trots sitt initiala **försprång** stod rebellerna inför utmaningar att behålla sin position mot den välutrustade armén.
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persiflage
[Substantiv]

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

persiflage

persiflage

Ex: With his quick wit and charm , he excelled in the art of persiflage, effortlessly keeping the conversation light and entertaining .Med sin snabba kvickhet och charm utmärkte han sig i konsten att **persiflera**, höll samtalet lätt och underhållande utan ansträngning.
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demurrage
[Substantiv]

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

demurrage, liggavgift

demurrage, liggavgift

Ex: Despite the efforts to minimize delays , the shipping company occasionally faced demurrage charges when unforeseen circumstances caused disruptions in their operations .Trots ansträngningarna för att minimera förseningar stod fraktbolaget ibland inför **demurrage**-avgifter när oförutsedda omständigheter orsakade störningar i deras verksamhet.
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plumage
[Substantiv]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

fjäderdräkt, fjädrar

fjäderdräkt, fjädrar

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow their plumage every year .Ankor fäller och förnyar sitt **fjäderdräkt** varje år.
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to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

Ex: The took umbrage at the student 's rude question .
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to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: The boss's harsh criticism of Tom's presentation gave him umbrage, and he considered resigning from his job.
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savage
[Substantiv]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

vilde, barbar

vilde, barbar

Ex: The diplomat 's calm demeanor belied the savage within , as he navigated the treacherous waters of international politics with ruthless cunning .Diplomatens lugna uppträdande dolde **vilden** inom honom, när han navigerade genom den förrädiska internationella politiken med skoningslös list.
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shrinkage
[Substantiv]

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

krympning, minskning

krympning, minskning

Ex: The shrinkage of his savings forced him to rethink his retirement plan .
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montage
[Substantiv]

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

montering, kollage

montering, kollage

Ex: The art exhibition poster featured a captivating montage of abstract shapes and colors , reflecting the diverse and eclectic nature of the showcased artworks .Konstutställningens affisch visade en fascinerande **montage** av abstrakta former och färger, vilket speglade den mångfaldiga och eklektiska naturen hos de utställda konstverken.
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