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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 50

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stiletto
[Substantiv]

a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

stilett, dolk

stilett, dolk

Ex: Despite their deadly reputation , stilettos are also prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance .Trots sitt dödliga rykte värdesätts **stilettos** också av samlare för deras hantverk och historiska betydelse.
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hangar
[Substantiv]

a large building that houses aircraft

hangar, flyghangar

hangar, flyghangar

Ex: Technicians worked diligently inside the hangar to ensure every aircraft was in top condition .Tekniker arbetade flitigt inne i **hangaren** för att säkerställa att varje flygplan var i toppskick.
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ogre
[Substantiv]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

ogre, jätte

ogre, jätte

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .I folkloren framställs **ogren** ofta som en jättelik, ful varelse med en smak för människokött.
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vortex
[Substantiv]

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

virvel, strömvirvel

virvel, strömvirvel

Ex: A powerful vortex formed in the river , creating a challenge for kayakers navigating the turbulent waters .En kraftig **virvel** bildades i floden, vilket skapade en utmaning för kajakpaddlare som navigerade de turbulenta vattnen.
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loch
[Substantiv]

a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

loch, sjö

loch, sjö

Ex: The tranquil beauty of a loch at sunset is a sight to behold , with the water reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape .Den fridfulla skönheten hos en **loch** vid solnedgången är en syn att skåda, med vattnet som reflekterar himlens och det omgivande landskapets färger.
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aplomb
[Substantiv]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

självförtroende, lugn

självförtroende, lugn

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with the aplomb of an experienced speaker .Hon svarade på de svåra frågorna med den **säkerhet** som en erfaren talare har.
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ewe
[Substantiv]

a mature female sheep

bagge, moder får

bagge, moder får

Ex: The ewe's distinctive bleat helped the shepherd quickly locate her in the flock .Den distinkta bräkningen från **tackan** hjälpte herden att snabbt hitta henne i flocken.
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dotard
[Substantiv]

an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

åldring, senil

åldring, senil

Ex: The nursing home provided care and support for elderly dotards who required assistance with daily activities .Äldreboendet gav omsorg och stöd till **åldringar** som behövde hjälp med dagliga aktiviteter.
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cornerstone
[Substantiv]

the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

hörnsten, grundval

hörnsten, grundval

Ex: Ethical practices form the cornerstone of our business philosophy .Etiska metoder utgör **hörnstenen** i vår affärsfilosofi.
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largess
[Substantiv]

the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

generositet, givmildhet

generositet, givmildhet

Ex: The community center relied on the largess of local businesses and individuals to fund its programs and services for underprivileged families .Samhällscentret förlitade sig på lokala företags och privatpersoners **generositet** för att finansiera sina program och tjänster för utsatta familjer.
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consensus
[Substantiv]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

konsensus, överenskommelse

konsensus, överenskommelse

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .Att bygga **konsensus** bland familjemedlemmarna var utmanande, men de kom slutligen överens om en semesterdestination.
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veto
[Substantiv]

refusal of or disagreement with something

veto, motstånd

veto, motstånd

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
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crescendo
[Substantiv]

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo, gradvis ökning

crescendo, gradvis ökning

Ex: The crescendo in the song added an emotional depth to the performance .**Crescendot** i låten tillförde en emotionell djup till framträdandet.
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frankincense
[Substantiv]

a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

rökelse, olibanum

rökelse, olibanum

Ex: The scent of frankincense wafted through the temple as worshippers offered prayers and sacrifices to the gods .Doften av **rökelse** svävade genom templet medan tillbedjare erbjöd böner och offer till gudarna.
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quid pro quo
[Substantiv]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

vedergällning, quid pro quo

vedergällning, quid pro quo

Ex: The principle of quid pro quo is fundamental in contract law , where agreements are based on the exchange of promises or performances between parties .Principen om **quid pro quo** är grundläggande i avtalsrätten, där avtal bygger på utbytet av löften eller prestationer mellan parter.
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vertigo
[Substantiv]

a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

yrsel

yrsel

Ex: Jane's fear of heights was so intense that she experienced vertigo just by looking at a photograph taken from the top of a tall building.Janes höjdrädsla var så intens att hon upplevde **yrsel** bara av att titta på ett fotografi taget från toppen av en hög byggnad.
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onset
[Substantiv]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

början, start

början, start

Ex: Early detection can be crucial at the onset of any serious illness .Tidig upptäckt kan vara avgörande vid **början** av en allvarlig sjukdom.
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posse
[Substantiv]

a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

insatsgrupp, milis

insatsgrupp, milis

Ex: Members of the posse were sworn in as temporary deputies to aid in the search for the fugitive .Medlemmarna i **possen** svors in som tillfälliga deputyer för att hjälpa till i jakten på den efterlyste.
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maize
[Substantiv]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

majs, sockermajs

majs, sockermajs

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested the maize they had planted .I skolans trädgård skördade eleverna stolt det **majs** de hade planterat.
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chutzpah
[Substantiv]

a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

fräckhet, dristighet

fräckhet, dristighet

Ex: The politician 's chutzpah knew no bounds as he boldly promised sweeping reforms during his campaign .Politikerns **fräckhet** kände inga gränser när han djärvt lovade omfattande reformer under sin kampanj.
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