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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 13

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missal
missal
[Substantiv]

a book containing the prayers, readings, and instructions for the celebration of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

missale, liturgisk bok

missale, liturgisk bok

Ex: The deacon carefully placed the missal on the altar before the start of the Eucharistic celebration. 

Diakonen placerade försiktigt missalet på altaret före början av den eukaristiska firandet.

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weal
weal
[Substantiv]

a temporary, raised, reddened area on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite

en valk, en papul

en valk, en papul

Ex: The nurse administered antihistamines to reduce the severity of the weal and relieve the patient's symptoms. 

Sjuksköterskan administrerade antihistaminer för att minska allvaret av svullnaden och lindra patientens symptom.

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cereal
cereal
[Substantiv]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

flingor,  spannmål

flingor, spannmål

Ex: Many children love eating colorful, sweetened cereal, but their parents often look for healthier alternatives. 

Många barn älskar att äta färgglada, sötade flingor, men deras föräldrar letar ofta efter hälsosammare alternativ.

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vassal
vassal
[Substantiv]

a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land

vasall, undersåte

vasall, undersåte

Ex: A vassal's status was determined by their relationship with their lord, with some holding significant power and influence. 

En vasalls status bestämdes av deras förhållande till sin herre, där vissa hade betydande makt och inflytande.

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arsenal
arsenal
[Substantiv]

a place where weapons and ammunition are made, stored, or maintained

arsenal

arsenal

Ex: Security was increased around the arsenal after the theft. 
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shoal
shoal
[Substantiv]

a large number of fish swimming together

stim, svärm

stim, svärm

Ex: The underwater camera captured breathtaking footage of colorful coral reefs teeming with vibrant shoals of tropical fish. 

Den undervattenskameran fångade häpnadsväckande bilder av färgglada korallrev som myllrade av livfulla stim med tropiska fiskar.

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madrigal
madrigal
[Substantiv]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal, madrigalsång

madrigal, madrigalsång

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rationale
rationale
[Substantiv]

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

motiveringen, resonemanget

motiveringen, resonemanget

Ex: In their legal brief, the lawyers provided a detailed rationale for why their client should be granted bail pending trial. 

I sitt juridiska dokument gav advokaterna en detaljerad motivering för varför deras klient bör ges borgen i avvaktan på rättegång.

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reprisal
reprisal
[Substantiv]

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

vedergällning, repressalie

vedergällning, repressalie

Ex: The insult was met with a quick reprisal, escalating the argument into a full-blown fight. 

Förolämpningen möttes med en snabb vedergällning, vilket eskalerade dispyten till en fullskalig slagsmål.

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morale
morale
[Substantiv]

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

moral

moral

Ex: Mark's morale plummeted after being passed over for promotion, causing him to question his abilities and future prospects within the company. 

Marks moral sjönk efter att ha blivit förbigången för befordran, vilket fick honom att ifrågasätta sina färdigheter och framtidsutsikter inom företaget.

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thrall
thrall
[Substantiv]

a condition of being in servitude, bondage, or subjugation, typically under the control of another person or entity

träldom, underkuvande

träldom, underkuvande

Ex: Despite the abolition of slavery, many individuals remained in economic thrall to their former masters, trapped in cycles of debt and exploitation. 

Trots avskaffandet av slaveriet förblev många individer i ekonomisk träldom under sina tidiga herrar, fångade i cykler av skuld och exploatering.

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ordeal
ordeal
[Substantiv]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

prövning, plåga

prövning, plåga

Ex: Battling through the ordeal, she refused to give up despite the challenges. 

Kämpande genom prövningen, vägrade hon att ge upp trots utmaningarna.

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gourmand
gourmand
[Substantiv]

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gourmand,  matglad

gourmand, matglad

Ex: The gourmet restaurant attracted gourmands from far and wide, eager to experience its exquisite cuisine. 

Gourmetrestaurangen lockade gourmander från alla håll, ivriga att uppleva dess utsökta kök.

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henchman
henchman
[Substantiv]

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

hantlangare, lakej

hantlangare, lakej

Ex: Despite the risks, the henchman remained fiercely loyal to his boss, willing to commit acts of violence to maintain their criminal empire. 

Trots riskerna förblev handlangaren vilt lojal mot sin chef, beredd att begå våldsdåd för att upprätthålla deras kriminella imperium.

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alderman
alderman
[Substantiv]

an elected member of a municipal council, responsible for representing and making decisions on behalf of a specific district or ward within a city

kommunfullmäktig, alderman

kommunfullmäktig, alderman

Ex: The city council appointed a new alderman to fill the vacancy left by the retiring representative, ensuring continuity in governance for the district. 

Stadsfullmäktige utsåg en ny stadsfullmäktig för att fylla den vakans som lämnats av den pensionerade representanten, vilket säkerställde kontinuitet i distriktets styre.

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talisman
talisman
[Substantiv]

an object believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck and protect its wearer from harm

talisman, amulett

talisman, amulett

Ex: In folklore, the horseshoe is often regarded as a talisman, hung above doorways to bring good luck and keep away negative energy. 

I folkloren anses hästskon ofta som en talisman, som hängs ovanför dörröppningar för att ge tur och hålla negativ energi borta.

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alder
alder
[Substantiv]

the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking

al, alträ

al, alträ

Ex: The guitar maker preferred alder for crafting instrument bodies, appreciating its resonance and ability to enhance sound quality. 

Gitarrbyggaren föredrog al för att tillverka instrumentkroppar, uppskattade dess resonans och förmåga att förbättra ljudkvaliteten.

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ampere
ampere
[Substantiv]

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units

ampere, ampere

ampere, ampere

Ex: The electronic device required a power supply with a current rating of 2 amperes for optimal performance. 

Den elektroniska enheten krävde en strömförsörjning med en strömstyrka på 2 ampere för optimal prestanda.

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bier
bier
[Substantiv]

a platform or frame on which a coffin or corpse is placed during a funeral or prior to burial or cremation

likbår, katafalk

likbår, katafalk

Ex: Family members placed flowers and mementos on the bier, symbolizing their love and respect for the departed. 

Familjemedlemmar placerade blommor och minnen på katafalken, vilket symboliserade deras kärlek och respekt för den avlidne.

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cadaver
cadaver
[Substantiv]

a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research

lik, död kropp

lik, död kropp

Ex: The morgue stored several unidentified cadavers awaiting identification and proper handling for burial or cremation. 

Bårhuset förvarade flera oidentifierade lik som väntade på identifiering och korrekt hantering för begravning eller kremering.

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