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Street Talk 2-boken - En Närmare Titt: Lektion 4

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gung ho
gung ho
[adjektiv]

very enthusiastic and dedicated

mycket entusiastisk och hängiven, full av entusiasm och hängivenhet

mycket entusiastisk och hängiven, full av entusiasm och hängivenhet

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to kowtow
to kowtow
[Verb]

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

böja sig underdånigt, underkasta sig

böja sig underdånigt, underkasta sig

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kung fu
kung fu
[Substantiv]

a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

kung fu, kinesisk kampsport

kung fu, kinesisk kampsport

Ex: He practiced kung fu for years to master its intricate techniques. 
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adieu
adieu
[interjektion]

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Adjö

Adjö

Ex: Adieu, my dear friend. May we meet again soon. 
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a la carte
a la carte
[adverb]

by selecting and ordering individual items from a menu rather than choosing a set meal

à la carte, enskilt

à la carte, enskilt

Ex: They ate à la carte instead of opting for the set menu. 
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ambiance
ambiance
[Substantiv]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

stämning, atmosfär

stämning, atmosfär

Ex: The restaurant's warm ambiance made it perfect for a romantic dinner. 
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aperitif
aperitif
[Substantiv]

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitif

aperitif

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apropos
apropos
[adverb]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

i rättan tid,  passande

i rättan tid, passande

Ex: She arrived just apropos, as the meeting was about to begin. 
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attache
attache
[Substantiv]

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

attaché

attaché

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blase
blase
[adjektiv]

showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about

likgiltig, nonchalant

likgiltig, nonchalant

Ex: He gave a blasé shrug when asked about the delay. 
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bon appetit
bon appetit
[interjektion]

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Smaklig måltid

Smaklig måltid

Ex: Before starting the meal, the chef exclaimed, "Bon appétit, everyone! Enjoy your dinner." 
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bon voyage
bon voyage
[interjektion]

used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Lycklig resa! Vi önskar dig en säker och minnesrik resa.

Lycklig resa! Vi önskar dig en säker och minnesrik resa.

Ex: Bon voyage! We wish you a safe and memorable journey. 
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bourgeois
bourgeois
[adjektiv]

relating to the middle class, especially in terms of conventional values, materialism, or social respectability

borgerlig, småborgerlig

borgerlig, småborgerlig

Ex: His taste in decor was thoroughly bourgeois — neat, safe, and predictable. 
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boutique
boutique
[Substantiv]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique

boutique

Ex: She found a beautiful dress at a boutique downtown and decided to splurge on it. 
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bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac
[Substantiv]

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

småprylar, smycken

småprylar, smycken

Ex: The shelves in her living room were adorned with various bric-a-brac, including figurines, vases, and small sculptures. 
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brouhaha
brouhaha
[Substantiv]

loud confused noise from many sources

buller,  oväsen

buller, oväsen

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camaraderie
camaraderie
[Substantiv]

a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

kamratskap,  vänskap

kamratskap, vänskap

Ex: The camaraderie among the teammates made every practice enjoyable. 
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carte blanche
carte blanche
[Substantiv]

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

fria händer

fria händer

Ex: The CEO gave her marketing team carte blanche to develop innovative strategies for the new product launch. 
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chateau
chateau
[Substantiv]

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

slott

slott

Ex: The grand chateau stood atop a hill, overlooking sprawling vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the countryside. 
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collage
collage
[Substantiv]

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

kollage, montering

kollage, montering

Ex: She created a vibrant collage of city scenes using magazine cutouts and acrylic paint. 
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concierge
concierge
[Substantiv]

a hotel employee who assists guests by arranging services such as reservations, tours, tickets, or recommendations

concierge, receptionist

concierge, receptionist

Ex: The hotel concierge booked our city tour and theatre tickets. 
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connoisseur
connoisseur
[Substantiv]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

kännare, expert

kännare, expert

Ex: As a wine connoisseur, he could discern subtle nuances in aroma and flavor, effortlessly identifying the region and vintage of each bottle. 
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coup
coup
[Substantiv]

a striking, successful, or clever achievement, often unexpected or impressive

stor framgång, mästerdrag

stor framgång, mästerdrag

Ex: Securing the contract was a major coup for the company. 
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coup d'etat
coup d'etat
[Substantiv]

a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

statskupp

statskupp

Ex: The coup d'état led to the ousting of the country's president and the establishment of military rule. 
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creme de menthe
creme de menthe
[Substantiv]

a sweet alcoholic drink with mint flavor

crème de menthe

crème de menthe

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creme de cacao
creme de cacao
[Substantiv]

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

creme de cacao

creme de cacao

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cul-de-sac
cul-de-sac
[Substantiv]

a street with one closed end

återvändsgränd, cul-de-sac

återvändsgränd, cul-de-sac

Ex: They live at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, away from the busy main road. 
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debacle
debacle
[Substantiv]

an absolute failure which leads to shame or disgrace

fiasko,  sammanbrott

fiasko, sammanbrott

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debut
debut
[Substantiv]

the act of beginning something new

debut

debut

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debutante
debutante
[Substantiv]

a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

debutant, nykomling

debutant, nykomling

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declasse
declasse
[adjektiv]

having lost social or cultural status, often implying a decline in class or prestige

degraderad

degraderad

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deja vu
deja vu
[Substantiv]

the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

deja vu

deja vu

Ex: He paused mid-conversation, struck by a sudden deja vu. 
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double entendre
double entendre
[Substantiv]

a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation

dubbelmening, anstrykning

dubbelmening, anstrykning

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echelon
echelon
[Substantiv]

a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy

nivå, rang

nivå, rang

Ex: She worked hard for years to reach the upper echelons of the corporate world. 
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eclair
eclair
[Substantiv]

an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing

eclair

eclair

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elite
elite
[Substantiv]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

elit

elit

Ex: The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting. 
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emigre
emigre
[Substantiv]

an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

emigrant

emigrant

Ex: The writer, once an emigré from a totalitarian regime, found solace and freedom in their new country, where they could express themselves without fear of persecution. 
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ennui
ennui
[Substantiv]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

leda

leda

Ex: She sighed with ennui as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end. 
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en route
en route
[adverb]

on a route to some place

på väg

på väg

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ensemble
ensemble
[Substantiv]

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

ensemble, grupp

ensemble, grupp

Ex: The ensemble performed beautifully in the corps de ballet. 
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entree
entree
[Substantiv]

the main segment of a meal

huvudrätt, förrätt

huvudrätt, förrätt

Ex: For my entree, I chose the grilled salmon with a side of asparagus and roasted potatoes. 
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fait accompli
fait accompli
[Substantiv]

*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

fullbordat faktum

fullbordat faktum

Ex: He used his savings to buy a motorbike and then presented his parents with a fait accompli. 
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faux pas
faux pas
[Substantiv]

an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

faux pas

faux pas

Ex: He committed a faux pas by forgetting to introduce his guests at the party. 
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finale
finale
[Substantiv]

the closing section of a musical composition

final

final

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finesse
finesse
[Substantiv]

the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

finess

finess

Ex: She handled the negotiation with great finesse, ensuring both sides were satisfied. 
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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: As a renowned gourmand, Sarah meticulously planned each meal, savoring every bite with delight. 
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gourmet
gourmet
[Substantiv]

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gurmand,  gastronom

gurmand, gastronom

Ex: She is a true gourmet who enjoys exploring new flavors and cuisines. 
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haute couture
haute couture
[Substantiv]

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

haute couture

haute couture

Ex: The designer's latest haute couture collection dazzled the fashion world with its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. 
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haute cuisine
haute cuisine
[Substantiv]

fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

haute cuisine

haute cuisine

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hors d'oeuvre
hors d'oeuvre
[Substantiv]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

förrätt

förrätt

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je ne sais quoi
je ne sais quoi
[Substantiv]

an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define

ett visst något

ett visst något

Ex: Her smile had a certain je ne sais quoi that lit up the room. 
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laissez faire
laissez faire
[Substantiv]

the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

laissez faire

laissez faire

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maitre d'hotel
maitre d'hotel
[Substantiv]

someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

restaurangchef

restaurangchef

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malaise
malaise
[Substantiv]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

malaise

malaise

Ex: Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists. 
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Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
[Substantiv]

a carnival held on Shrove Tuesday in some countries, especially in New Orleans

Fettisdagen, Karneval

Fettisdagen, Karneval

Ex: The New Orleans Mardi Gras features elaborate floats and parades. 
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melange
melange
[Substantiv]

a motley assortment of things

blandning

blandning

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melee
melee
[Substantiv]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

en slagsmål, en bråk

en slagsmål, en bråk

Ex: The concert turned chaotic when a melee broke out among the crowd. 
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menage a trois
menage a trois
[Substantiv]

household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations

ménage à trois

ménage à trois

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milieu
milieu
[Substantiv]

the social or cultural setting or environment

miljö

miljö

Ex: Growing up in a tight-knit community, Sarah's milieu shaped her values and beliefs. 
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monsieur
monsieur
[Substantiv]

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'

herr

herr

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nom de plume
nom de plume
[Substantiv]

an author's pseudonym

pseudonym

pseudonym

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nouveau-riche
nouveau-riche
[Substantiv]

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

nyrik

nyrik

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nouvelle cuisine
nouvelle cuisine
[Substantiv]

a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

ny kökskonst

ny kökskonst

Ex: The restaurant gained acclaim for its innovative take on nouvelle cuisine, drawing food enthusiasts from around the world. 
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passe
passe
[adjektiv]

outdated, or no longer in style

föråldrad,  omodern

föråldrad, omodern

Ex: Those baggy jeans are so passé; no one wears them anymore. 
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piece de resistance

the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

huvudnummer

huvudnummer

Ex: His novel’s pièce de résistance was the final chapter, which completely changed the narrative. 
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pied-a-terre
pied-a-terre
[Substantiv]

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

tillfälligt boende

tillfälligt boende

Ex: The couple maintained a small pied-à-terre in the city, using it as a convenient base for weekend getaways. 
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poignant
poignant
[adjektiv]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

rörande, gripande

rörande, gripande

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
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potpourri
potpourri
[Substantiv]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

potpurri, blandning

potpurri, blandning

Ex: The magazine's latest issue was a potpourri of articles covering topics ranging from politics to pop culture. 
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RSVP
RSVP
[Substantiv]

a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not

svar

svar

Ex: We received several RSVPs for the party already. 
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risque
risque
[adjektiv]

suggestive of sexual impropriety

risky,  suggestiv

risky, suggestiv

Ex: The comedian's risqué jokes caused both laughter and discomfort in the audience. 
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salon
salon
[Substantiv]

a refined and often luxurious room in a private residence or establishment used for entertaining guests or hosting intellectual gatherings

salong, mottagningsrum

salong, mottagningsrum

Ex: The guests gathered in the salon for drinks before dinner. 
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savoir-faire
savoir-faire
[Substantiv]

social skill

social färdighet

social färdighet

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tete-a-tete
tete-a-tete
[Substantiv]

a private discussion, often between two people

tête-à-tête

tête-à-tête

Ex: After the meeting, the CEO and the investor had a brief tete-a-tete in the corner. 
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touche
touche
[interjektion]

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

touché

touché

Ex: Your critique of my argument's weak points was sharp, touché. 
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tour de force
tour de force
[Substantiv]

a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

mästerverk

mästerverk

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trompe l'oeil
trompe l'oeil
[Substantiv]

an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

trompe l'oeil

trompe l'oeil

Ex: He used trompe l'oeil to create the illusion of a door where none existed. 
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vis-a-vis
vis-a-vis
[Preposition]

used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

jämfört med

jämfört med

Ex: She compared her performance vis-à-vis her colleagues. 
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voila
voila
[interjektion]

used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

voilà

voilà

Ex: I just finished baking the cake, and voilà, here it is! 
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angst
angst
[Substantiv]

an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom

ångest, oro

ångest, oro

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ersatz
ersatz
[Substantiv]

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

ersatz, konstgjord ersättning

ersatz, konstgjord ersättning

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gesundheit
gesundheit
[interjektion]

*** used when somebody has sneezed to wish them good health

hälsa

hälsa

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kaput
kaput
[adjektiv]

destroyed or killed

kaput, förstörd

kaput, förstörd

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kindergarten
kindergarten
[Substantiv]

a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

förskola, lekis

förskola, lekis

Ex: Kindergarten is often a child's first formal introduction to a structured learning environment, where they begin to develop essential social and academic skills. 
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verboten
verboten
[adjektiv]

forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

förbjuden, förbjudet

förbjuden, förbjudet

Ex: Smoking in the office is verboten according to company policy. 
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wunderkind
wunderkind
[Substantiv]

a young person who achieves remarkable success

underbarn, ung talang

underbarn, ung talang

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Achilles' heel

a point of weakness or vulnerability

akilleshäl, svag punkt

akilleshäl, svag punkt

Ex: Poor communication was the team's Achilles' heel. 
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adonis
adonis
[Substantiv]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

adonis, snygg ung man

adonis, snygg ung man

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ambrosia
ambrosia
[Substantiv]

a dessert typically made with fruits such as oranges and bananas, often mixed with shredded coconut and sometimes whipped cream

ambrosia, tropisk fruktsallad

ambrosia, tropisk fruktsallad

Ex: Grandma served a sweet ambrosia at the holiday dinner. 
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aphrodisiac
aphrodisiac
[adjektiv]

stimulating sexual desire

afrodisiakum,  sexuellt stimulerande

afrodisiakum, sexuellt stimulerande

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charisma
charisma
[Substantiv]

a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

karisma, personlig magnetism

karisma, personlig magnetism

Ex: His charisma made him a popular leader among his peers. 
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colossal
colossal
[adjektiv]

extremely large in size or scale

kolossal, gigantisk

kolossal, gigantisk

Ex: The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels. 
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cosmos
cosmos
[Substantiv]

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

kosmos, universum

kosmos, universum

Ex: The study of the cosmos encompasses the exploration of galaxies, stars, and planets. 
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erotic
erotic
[adjektiv]

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotisk, sensuell

erotisk, sensuell

Ex: The erotic novel featured explicit scenes of passion and desire. 
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eureka
eureka
[interjektion]

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Eureka! Jag hittade mina nycklar under soffkuddarna!, Hittade! Mina nycklar var under soffkuddarna!

Eureka! Jag hittade mina nycklar under soffkuddarna!, Hittade! Mina nycklar var under soffkuddarna!

Ex: Eureka! I found my keys under the sofa cushions! 
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marathon
marathon
[Substantiv]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maraton, maratonlopp

maraton, maratonlopp

Ex: She trained for months to run her first marathon. 
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mentor
mentor
[Substantiv]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor, guide

mentor, guide

Ex: The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills. 
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narcissism
narcissism
[Substantiv]

a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

narcissism, egocentrism

narcissism, egocentrism

Ex: Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a constant need for admiration from others. 
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nectar
nectar
[Substantiv]

the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

nektar

nektar

Ex: At the farmers' market, they handed out samples of pure peach nectar that tasted like a slice of summer. 
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nemesis
nemesis
[Substantiv]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

ärkefiende, nemesis

ärkefiende, nemesis

Ex: The detective finally captured his nemesis, a cunning criminal who had evaded him for years. 
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odyssey
odyssey
[Substantiv]

a long wandering and eventful journey

odyssé, lång resa

odyssé, lång resa

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