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SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 50

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stiletto
stiletto
[Substantiv]

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

stilett, dolk

stilett, dolk

Ex: The assassin concealed a stiletto in his sleeve, ready to strike at a moment's notice. 
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hangar
hangar
[Substantiv]

a large building that houses aircraft

hangar, flyghangar

hangar, flyghangar

Ex: The airplane was carefully rolled into the hangar for overnight maintenance. 
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ogre
ogre
[Substantiv]

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

ogre, jätte

ogre, jätte

Ex: In the fairy tale, the hero must confront a fearsome ogre who lives in a dark, isolated cave. 
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vortex
vortex
[Substantiv]

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

virvel, strömvirvel

virvel, strömvirvel

Ex: As the bathtub drain opened, a small vortex formed, illustrating the simple yet mesmerizing nature of fluid dynamics. 
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loch
loch
[Substantiv]

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

loch, sjö

loch, sjö

Ex: Loch Ness is perhaps the most famous loch in Scotland, known for its deep waters and the legendary Loch Ness Monster. 
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aplomb
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 handled the challenging presentation with great aplomb. 
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ewe
ewe
[Substantiv]

a mature female sheep

bagge, moder får

bagge, moder får

Ex: The ewe grazed peacefully in the meadow with her lambs by her side. 
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dotard
dotard
[Substantiv]

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

åldring, senil

åldring, senil

Ex: The king was once a wise and respected ruler, but in his later years, he became known as a dotard, prone to forgetfulness and confusion. 
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cornerstone
cornerstone
[Substantiv]

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

hörnsten, grundval

hörnsten, grundval

Ex: Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. 
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largess
largess
[Substantiv]

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

generositet, givmildhet

generositet, givmildhet

Ex: The philanthropist's largess extended far and wide, as he donated millions of dollars to charitable causes around the world. 
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consensus
consensus
[Substantiv]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

konsensus, överenskommelse

konsensus, överenskommelse

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
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veto
veto
[Substantiv]

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

veto, vetorätt

veto, vetorätt

Ex: The council used its veto to block the new zoning law. 
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crescendo
crescendo
[Substantiv]

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

crescendo, gradvis ökning

crescendo, gradvis ökning

Ex: The symphony built to a powerful crescendo that left the audience breathless. 
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frankincense
frankincense
[Substantiv]

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

rökelse, olibanum

rökelse, olibanum

Ex: In ancient times, frankincense was highly valued for its rich fragrance and was considered a precious commodity traded along the Silk Road. 
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quid pro quo
quid pro quo
[Substantiv]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

vedergällning, quid pro quo

vedergällning, quid pro quo

Ex: In negotiations, there was a clear expectation of quid pro quo, where each party offered concessions in exchange for concessions from the other side. 
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vertigo
vertigo
[Substantiv]

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

yrsel

yrsel

Ex: The patient experienced intense vertigo when looking down from the top of the skyscraper. 
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onset
onset
[Substantiv]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

början, start

början, start

Ex: The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. 
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posse
posse
[Substantiv]

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

insatsgrupp, milis

insatsgrupp, milis

Ex: The sheriff called together a posse to help track down the escaped convict in the nearby woods. 
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maize
maize
[Substantiv]

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

majs, sockermajs

majs, sockermajs

Ex: As the summer sun set, a family gathered in the backyard, grilling maize skewers alongside juicy grilled meats. 
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chutzpah
chutzpah
[Substantiv]

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

fräckhet, dristighet

fräckhet, dristighet

Ex: Despite having no experience in the field, he had the chutzpah to apply for the CEO position of the company. 
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