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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 31

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brunt
brunt
[Substantiv]

the harshest or most intense part of something

den värsta delen, huvudstöten

den värsta delen, huvudstöten

Ex: The coastal towns bore the brunt of the hurricane's fury. 
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diorama
diorama
[Substantiv]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

diorama, tredimensionell modell

diorama, tredimensionell modell

Ex: The museum featured a diorama showcasing a prehistoric dinosaur habitat, complete with miniature plants and realistic terrain. 
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likelihood
likelihood
[Substantiv]

the probability or chance of something occurring

sannolikhet, chans

sannolikhet, chans

Ex: There is a high likelihood of rain this afternoon, based on the forecast and the current cloud cover. 
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ruffian
ruffian
[Substantiv]

a person violent, criminal, or engaged in thuggish behavior

bov, rackare

bov, rackare

Ex: That ruffian mugged people at the train station. 
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twinge
twinge
[Substantiv]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

stick, ånger

stick, ånger

Ex: When she accidentally stepped on her dog's tail, she felt a twinge of sorrow at causing him pain. 
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macrocosm
macrocosm
[Substantiv]

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

makrokosmos, universum

makrokosmos, universum

Ex: The macrocosm, with its countless galaxies and stars, remains an awe-inspiring mystery to humanity. 
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hydra
hydra
[Substantiv]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hydra, sötvattenpolyp

hydra, sötvattenpolyp

Ex: Researchers observed a hydra attached to the underside of a leaf in the pond, its tentacles swaying gently in the water. 
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esprit
esprit
[Substantiv]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

ande

ande

Ex: Her speech was marked by an esprit that captivated the audience, blending humor and insight effortlessly. 
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prefix
prefix
[Substantiv]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

prefix

prefix

Ex: Understanding common prefixes, such as 'pre-' and 'dis-,' can help students decode unfamiliar words. 
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retinue
retinue
[Substantiv]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

följe, svit

följe, svit

Ex: The queen's retinue included her trusted advisors, guards, and ladies-in-waiting, who attended to her every need. 
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menagerie
menagerie
[Substantiv]

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

menageri, samling vilda djur

menageri, samling vilda djur

Ex: The royal palace had a private menagerie filled with rare beasts. 
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legerdemain
legerdemain
[Substantiv]

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

fingerfärdighet, trolleri

fingerfärdighet, trolleri

Ex: The magician's performance was a masterclass in legerdemain, captivating the audience with his skillful tricks. 
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rondo
rondo
[Substantiv]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

rondo

rondo

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loam
loam
[Substantiv]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

lerjord, bördiga jord

lerjord, bördiga jord

Ex: The gardener chose loam as the preferred soil type for planting vegetables in the garden due to its fertility and drainage properties. 
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brotherhood
brotherhood
[Substantiv]

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

brödraskap, bröderskapsband

brödraskap, bröderskapsband

Ex: Their close brotherhood lasted throughout childhood. 
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gambit
gambit
[Substantiv]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambit, strategiskt drag

gambit, strategiskt drag

Ex: His opening gambit in the negotiation set the tone for a successful deal. 
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ballast
ballast
[Substantiv]

something that provides mental, emotional, or moral stability

stabilisator, motvikt

stabilisator, motvikt

Ex: Her calm judgment served as ballast during the crisis. 
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mettle
mettle
[Substantiv]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

mod, karaktärsstyrka

mod, karaktärsstyrka

Ex: She proved her mettle by staying calm under pressure. 
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vermin
vermin
[Substantiv]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

skadedjur, olycksdjur

skadedjur, olycksdjur

Ex: After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches. 
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