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Läskunnighet för ACT-Prov - Välfärd

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
amenity
amenity
[Substantiv]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

bekvämlighet, service

bekvämlighet, service

Ex: The resort's amenities include spa treatments, guided tours, and gourmet dining. 

Anläggningens bekvämligheter inkluderar spa-behandlingar, guidade turer och gourmetmat.

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accommodation
accommodation
[Substantiv]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

boende, logi

boende, logi

Ex: Due to the high demand for accommodation during the festival, many hotels were fully booked. 

På grund av den höga efterfrågan på boende under festivalen var många hotell fullbokade.

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manor
manor
[Substantiv]

a large country house, especially one that was traditionally the residence of the lord of an estate

herrgård,  säteri

herrgård, säteri

Ex: Visitors can tour the manor and its formal gardens during the summer. 
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refuge
refuge
[Substantiv]

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

tillflykt, skydd

tillflykt, skydd

Ex: Wildlife often seeks refuge in protected areas. 

Vilda djur söker ofta skydd i skyddade områden.

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oasis
oasis
[Substantiv]

a place or experience that provides a refreshing escape or relief from a challenging or stressful situation

oas, fristad

oas, fristad

Ex: The spa retreat was an oasis of relaxation, offering a break from the stress of daily routines. 

Spa-retreatet var en oas av avkoppling som erbjöd en paus från stressen i vardagens rutiner.

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residency
residency
[Substantiv]

the state or period of living in a particular location

bosättning, vistelse

bosättning, vistelse

Ex: Their long-term residency in the neighborhood made them well-known and respected members of the community. 

Deras långvariga bosättning i grannskapet gjorde dem till välkända och respekterade medlemmar av samhället.

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quarters
quarters
[Substantiv]

living accommodations, often within a larger building, used by individuals or groups, such as military personnel or employees

bostäder, kvarter

bostäder, kvarter

Ex: The university offers on-campus quarters for students who prefer to live close to classes. 

Universitetet erbjuder boende på campus för studenter som föredrar att bo nära lektionerna.

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abbey
abbey
[Substantiv]

a religious community or establishment of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess

abbotkloster,  kloster

abbotkloster, kloster

Ex: She entered an abbey that was led by an experienced abbess. 
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facility
facility
[Substantiv]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

Ex: The hospital's new facility includes modern operating rooms and patient care units. 
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settlement
settlement
[Substantiv]

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

bosättning, kolonisering

bosättning, kolonisering

Ex: The first settlement of the region began along the riverbank. 
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rotunda
rotunda
[Substantiv]

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotunda, rund hall

rotunda, rund hall

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dweller
dweller
[Substantiv]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

boende, invånare

boende, invånare

Ex: Apartment dwellers may experience more noise compared to those in houses. 

Lägenhetsboende kan uppleva mer buller jämfört med de som bor i hus.

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inhabitant
inhabitant
[Substantiv]

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

invånare

invånare

Ex: Emma spoke with several local inhabitants about the area's history. 
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hideaway
hideaway
[Substantiv]

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

gömställe, tillflykt

gömställe, tillflykt

Ex: He built a secret hideaway in the attic where he could work undisturbed. 

Han byggde en hemlig gömma på vinden där han kunde arbeta ostört.

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bungalow
bungalow
[Substantiv]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow, envåningshus

bungalow, envåningshus

Ex: She decorated the interior of her bungalow with vintage furniture and colorful textiles to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. 

Hon inredde insidan av sitt bungalow med vintage möbler och färgglada textilier för att skapa en mysig och inbjudande atmosfär.

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renovation
renovation
[Substantiv]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovering, upprustning

renovering, upprustning

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mansion
mansion
[Substantiv]

a very large and impressive house

herrgård, palats

herrgård, palats

Ex: The old mansion has been converted into a boutique hotel. 

Det gamla herrgården har omvandlats till en boutiquehotell.

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mess hall
mess hall
[Substantiv]

a large dining area where meals are served, typically in a military or institutional setting

matsal, kantin

matsal, kantin

Ex: The mess hall was bustling with activity as the staff prepared for lunch service. 

Matsalen var full av aktivitet när personalen förberedde sig för lunchservicen.

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sanctum
sanctum
[Substantiv]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

helgedom, tillflykt

helgedom, tillflykt

Ex: The church's inner chamber was considered a sanctum, reserved for prayer and reflection. 

Kyrkans inre kammare ansågs vara ett sanktuarium, reserverat för bön och eftertanke.

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latrine
latrine
[Substantiv]

a shared toilet, typically in a camp, military, or outdoor setting

latrin, gemensam toalett

latrin, gemensam toalett

Ex: During the hike, they stopped at a latrine in the rest area to freshen up. 

Under vandringen stannade de vid en latrin i vilområdet för att fräscha upp sig.

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longhouse
longhouse
[Substantiv]

a long, narrow, single-room building traditionally used as a communal living space by various indigenous peoples

långhus, gemensamt livsrum

långhus, gemensamt livsrum

Ex: The tribe gathered in the longhouse for ceremonies, council meetings, and social events. 

Stammen samlades i långhuset för ceremonier, rådsmöten och sociala evenemang.

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dispossession
dispossession
[Substantiv]

the act of taking a property of high value such as a piece of land or a building away from a person

förlustägande, expropriation

förlustägande, expropriation

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reservation
reservation
[Substantiv]

an area of land set aside in the United States for a Native American tribe

reservat,  indianreservat

reservat, indianreservat

Ex: Many residents work in businesses located on the reservation. 
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to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovera, upprusta

renovera, upprusta

Ex: The company refurbishes used laptops before selling them. 

Företaget uppdaterar begagnade laptops innan de säljs.

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to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evakuera, lämna

evakuera, lämna

Ex: With the riverbanks overflowing, the town was forced to evacuate. 

Med flodbankarna som svämmade över tvingades staden att evakuera.

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to vacate
to vacate
[Verb]

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

lämna, tömma

lämna, tömma

Ex: With the business relocating to a new building, employees worked together to vacate their office spaces. 

Med företaget som flyttar till en ny byggnad arbetade anställda tillsammans för att tömma sina kontorsutrymmen.

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to homestead

to settle on a piece of land with the intent of establishing a permanent residence, often under a government-granted right

bosätta sig, kolonisera

bosätta sig, kolonisera

Ex: The family began to homestead the property, planting crops and raising livestock. 

Familjen började bosätta sig på egendomen, odlade grödor och höll boskap.

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impoverished
impoverished
[adjektiv]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

utfattig, fattig

utfattig, fattig

Ex: Many charitable organizations work tirelessly to provide assistance to impoverished communities around the world. 

Många välgörenhetsorganisationer arbetar outtröttligt för att ge hjälp till fattiga samhällen över hela världen.

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nomadic
nomadic
[adjektiv]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

nomadisk

nomadisk

Ex: Some tribes in the Amazon rainforest practice nomadic agriculture, moving to new areas of fertile soil to cultivate crops and then relocating after several years. 

Vissa stammar i Amazonas regnskog utövar nomadisk jordbruk, flyttar till nya områden med bördig jord för att odla grödor och flyttar sedan efter flera år.

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inaccessible
inaccessible
[adjektiv]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

otillgänglig

otillgänglig

Ex: Due to security measures, some websites are inaccessible from certain regions. 

På grund av säkerhetsåtgärder är vissa webbplatser otillgängliga från vissa regioner.

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voluptuous
voluptuous
[adjektiv]

richly luxurious and sensually appealing, often in terms of furnishings and decor

ymnig, lyxig

ymnig, lyxig

Ex: His study was a voluptuous retreat, filled with antique furniture and richly textured rugs. 

Hans arbetsrum var en ymnig tillflykt, fylld med antika möbler och rikt texturerade mattor.

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attraction
attraction
[Substantiv]

a place, activity, or event that people visit or experience because it is interesting or enjoyable

attraktion,  sevärdhet

attraktion, sevärdhet

Ex: The museum is a major attraction for visitors to the area. 
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pastime
pastime
[Substantiv]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

tidsfördriv, hobby

tidsfördriv, hobby

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excursion
excursion
[Substantiv]

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

utflykt

utflykt

Ex: The company arranged an excursion for employees to promote team building. 

Företaget ordnade en utflykt för anställda för att främja teambuilding.

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voyage
voyage
[Substantiv]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

resa, färd

resa, färd

Ex: The novel follows the protagonist’s epic voyage through treacherous seas and uncharted territories. 

Romanen följer huvudpersonens episka resa genom farliga hav och okända territorier.

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recreation
recreation
[Substantiv]

things done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment

rekreation, nöje

rekreation, nöje

Ex: The park provides a space for outdoor recreation like picnicking and playing sports. 
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sightseeing
sightseeing
[Substantiv]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

sightseeing, turistutflykt

sightseeing, turistutflykt

Ex: The travel agency organized a sightseeing tour of the most popular landmarks in the city. 

Resebyrån organiserade en sightseeingtur till stadens mest populära sevärdheter.

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itinerary
itinerary
[Substantiv]

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

resplan, itinerär

resplan, itinerär

Ex: The travel agent listened to our interests and tailored an itinerary that focused on wildlife and nature reserves. 

Researrangören lyssnade på våra intressen och skräddarsydde en resa som fokuserade på vilda djur och naturreservat.

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layover
layover
[Substantiv]

a short break or stay in a journey

mellanlandning, uppehåll

mellanlandning, uppehåll

Ex: The flight attendant announced a layover in Atlanta due to weather conditions. 

Flygvärdinnan meddelade en mellanlandning i Atlanta på grund av väderförhållanden.

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expedition
expedition
[Substantiv]

an organized journey undertaken for a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or military action

Ex: The museum funded an archaeological expedition to the desert. 
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to globe-trot

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

resa jorden runt, världsomsegla

resa jorden runt, världsomsegla

Ex: The renowned chef took a hiatus from the kitchen to globe-trot. 

Den kände kocken tog en paus från köket för att resa jorden runt.

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to disembark

to leave a ship, aircraft, or train after arrival

gå av, lämna

gå av, lämna

Ex: The train stopped at the station, and all passengers disembarked quickly. 
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