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(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

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Mercurial

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present, appearing, or found everywhere (allestädes närvarande)

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Ubiquitous

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shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action (uppliva)

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Galvanize

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(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking OR (of an account) accurate and sharply focused (Skarp)

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Incisive

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depravity; wickedness: acts of moral –

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Turpitude

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Ondska

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Wickedness

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deliberately avoid using; abstain from) he appealed to the crowd to – violence

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Eschew

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Slösandea person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way OR (also prodigal son or daughter) a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return

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Prodigal

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of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true (Apokryfisk )

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Apocryphal

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fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray (motsäga) Ex: the notebooks – Darwin’s later recollection.

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Belie

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sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: – law firms.

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Staid

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corresponding in size or degree; in proportion: (i proportion)

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Commensurate

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unprincipled (often used as a humorous or affectionate reproach) NOUN and ADJ

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Reprobate

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speak or act in an evasive way (Slingra)

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Prevaricate

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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable: (gynnsam)

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Propitious

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Inbiten

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Inveterate

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unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner

ADJ

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Raffish

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. (övertygande)

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Cogent

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a bad-tempered or surly person.

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Curmudgeon

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a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate

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Bromide

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banal (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness: this point may now seem obvious and –.

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Trite

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care (häftig (i beteende))

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Impetuous

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an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation

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Imbroglio

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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy (Stilla) strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been –

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Quiescent

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Hittills

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heretofore

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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others (Okänslig)

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Callous

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Gapskratt

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Guffaw

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suddenly change direction or position: the car had – across the track. OR make biased or distorted in a way that is regarded as inaccurate, unfair, or misleading (Skev)

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Skew

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Slug having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

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Shrewd

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Straffrihet. exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action: the – enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings | protesters burned flags on the streets with –.

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Impunity

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Svika go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

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Renege

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Spydig

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Snide

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remedy or set right – Noun and verb!) remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation): the power to – the grievances of our citizens.

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Redress

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Snoka

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Ferret

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35
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marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents: his WORD past might hurt his electability.

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Checkered

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attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner “Jim was WORD Kalle”

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Tout

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disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury

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Macabre

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feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt (Ånger) ADJ

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Contrite

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Hagel

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Hail

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40
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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction

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Curtail

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41
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intended to prevent disease (profylaktisk)

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Prophylactic

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42
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i hemlighet

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surreptitiously

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förvrängd (reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: the connection was awful and kept – his voice

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garble

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44
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ogynnsam

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adverse

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45
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ambulerande. traveling from place to place: … traders.

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itinerant

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tilldela ] grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right): moves were made to – an honorary degree on her. OR ] have discussions; exchange opinions: the officials were – with allies

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confer

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ryttare

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equestrian

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enkel (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach: a man of – and shallow intellect. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

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facile

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felaktig (uppfattning)

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misconceived

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bångstyrig) (of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.

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restive

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[ with obj. ] expend (money) in large amounts in a seemingly uncontrollable manner: the business was – cash.(blödningen

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hemorrhage

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52
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slöseri

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profligacy

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53
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kadens a modulation or inflection of the voice. “the measured cadences that he employed in the Senate”

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cadence

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54
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förbannelse something or someone that one vehemently dislikes: racial hatred was – to her.

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anathema

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hemvist

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domicile

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56
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language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense

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gobbledygook

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förlust be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one’s death: the year after they had been – | (as adj.

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bereave

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plenum

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plenary

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tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness: a – display of aerobatics

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Flamboyant

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having many curves and turns.

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Sinuous

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(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome. (betungande)

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onerous

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prove (a person or an assertion) to be wrong. (vederlagga)

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confute

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63
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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance (fordragsamhet)

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forbearance

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not considered to be respectable in character or appearance: think twice before buying cheap fireworks from – sources | he was heavy, grubby, and vaguely – (ökända)

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disreputable

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having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep: dormant butterflies |(dvala)

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dormancy

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66
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annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. “to my – , he was nowhere to be seen” OR VERB: feel distressed or humiliated. “he was – when his friend poured scorn on him”

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chagrin

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NOUN an expression of regret or disappointment; a complaint: there were constant – about the conditions of employment. OR a passionate expression of grief or sorrow: his mother’s night-long laments for his father | a song full of – and sorrow. VERB: mourn (a person’s loss or death): he was – the death of his infant daughter. OR express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair: [ with obj. ] : she – the lack of shops in the town | [

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Lament

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svimma

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swoon

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tiondel

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tithe

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(often the –) the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity: his uncles were on the – of crooked activity. the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity: the lunatic – of American political life

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fringe

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riklig (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant: I offered my – apologies.

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profuse

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obotlig) impossible to cure or put right.

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irremediable

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aning / a slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject: Edward had only a – of Spanish OR a small amount of something: a – of snow.

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smattering

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iver

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zeal

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75
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förvirrad

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bemused

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kränka) actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.): making an unauthorized copy would – copyright OR • act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on: his legal rights were being –

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infringe

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kvävas suffocate: those in the streets were – by the fumes. OR restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion): she – a giggle |

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stifle

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häftigt showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense: her voice was low but –

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vehement

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förstulen

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furtive

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vällustig of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure: long curtains in – crimson velvet.

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voluptuous

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utsvävande (of a person or a way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. “unfortunately, his heir was feckless and –

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dissolute

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vanhelgande

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sacrilegious

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överflöd) great wealth or luxuriousness: rooms of spectacular –.

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opulence

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near: [ as adj. ] : departure time was drawing – OR almost: [ as adv. ] : a car weighing – on two

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nigh

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utdrag

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excerpt

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brännande

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searing

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vaka

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vigil

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Behålla

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Retain

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översyn thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary: a major – of environmental policies.

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overhaul

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vältalig

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eloquent

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sällhet the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts: speech that pleased by its accuracy, –, and fluency. OR intense happiness: domestic –

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felicity

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ömsesidig given, felt, or done in return: she was hoping for some – comment or gesture. OR (of an agreement or obligation) bearing on or binding each of two parties equally: the treaty is a bilateral commitment with – rights and duties.

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reciprocal

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nyskapande of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments: his – work on chaos theory.

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seminal

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genomträngande) (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people: ageism is – and entrenched in our society.

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pervasive

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hantverkare

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artisan

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medfödd

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innate

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confer or present (an honor, right, or gift): the office was – on him by the chief of state

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bestow

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anstiftat) bring about or initiate (an action or event): they – a reign of terror

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instigate

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a way, especially one of several possible variations, in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged: his thoughts raced ahead to fifty different – of what he must do.

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permutations

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ordnad neatly and methodically arranged: an – arrangement of objects. OR a soldier who carries out orders or performs minor tasks for an officer.

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orderly

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(of an account or representation) clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid: it provides simpler and more – explanations than its rival OR (of a person) able to give an account or express an idea clearly. NOT LUCID NOR PELLUCID

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perspicuous

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talfel

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speech defect

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spatel

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spatula

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fördunkla

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obfuscate

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övervikt

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preponderance

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eftergiven) ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants: the unions were – and there was no overt conflict.

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acquiescent

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betingat) subject to chance: the – nature of the job.. OR (– on/upon) occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; resolution of the conflict was – on the signing OR a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group: a – of Japanese businessmen

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contingent

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mannaskap) the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain: business –.

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acumen

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aktning) humble submission and respect: he addressed her with the – due to age.

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deference

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a thing or person that acts to produce a particular result: the movies could be an – molding the values of the public.

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agency

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• a long, rambling story or statement.

“he went through the – of securing the front door”

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rigmarole

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vidhäftande someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas:

he was a strong – of monetarism. OR sticking fast to an object or surface: the eggs have thick sticky shells to which debris is often –.

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adherent

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of or occurring every day; daily: the car sped noisily off through the – traffic. OR • ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane: his story is an achingly human one, mired in – details

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quotidian

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unrepentant

showing no regret for one’s wrongdoings.
“he was – and said that his comments were completely accurate”

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obotfärdig (ADJ)

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refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something: in the face of government –, he resigned in disgust

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intransigence

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brist) a lack or shortage: vitamin A – in children. OR a failing or shortcoming: they did not like having the – of their city pointed out to them

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deficiency

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having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex: the sort of – beauty peculiar to boys of a certain age.

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epicene

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ovannämnda

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aforementioned

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på sned) away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss: [ as adv. ] : many youthful romances go –

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awry

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affirm or assert. “the locket contains ringlets which he – to be relics of a Spanish girl” (hävda)

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avouch

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testamentera to a person or other beneficiary by a will: an identical sum was – by Margaret OR • pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else: he is ditching the unpopular policies – to him (testamentera)

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bequeath

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spelrum

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leeway

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inneboende) in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way: the work is – dangerous

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inherently

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lagvrängning) the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose: an underhanded person who schemes corruption and political – behind closed doors.

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chicanery

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Utövad) – oneself) make a physical or mental effort: he needs to – himself to try to find an answer. OR 1 apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality): the moon – a force on the Earth

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exert

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amplifiera) • enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement): the notes – information contained in the statement. OR • cause to become more marked or intense: urban policy initiatives – social polarization

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amplify

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riklig) enough or more than enough; plentiful: there is – time for discussion

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ample

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felaktig beteckning) a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term: to call this “neighborhood policing” would be a –.

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misnomer

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föranletts) (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling): his death has – an industry-wide investigation of safety violations.

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prompted

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varning a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

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caveat

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blidka

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placate

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helnykterist

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teetotal

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kuva

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subjugate

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farlig

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perilous

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folklig) NOUN (usu. the vernacular) the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region: he wrote in the – to reach a larger audience. OR (of speech or written works) spoken or written using one’s mother tongue: – literature ADJ

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vernacular

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improviserad) done without being planned or rehearsed. “an – press conference

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impromptu

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sparsam

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frugal

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räkna upp

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enumerate

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derivat) (typically of an artist or work of art) imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved of for that reason: an artist who is not in the slightest bit –. OR originating from, based on, or influenced by: Darwin’s work is – of the moral philosophers. OR NOUN something that is based on another source: a – of the system was chosen for the Marine Corps’ V-22 tilt rotor aircraft.

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derivative

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genomskinlig) translucently clear: mountains reflected in the – waters. OR • lucid in style or meaning; easily understood: he writes, as always, in – prose.

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pellucid

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välsmakande) (of food or drink) pleasant to taste: a very – local red wine. OR (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory: a device that made increased taxation more –

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palatable

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kontentan

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gist

143
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orimlig) (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high: the – price of tickets.

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exorbitant

144
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having been made greater in size or value: – pensions for those retiring at 65.

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augmented

145
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svår situation) a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation: we must direct our efforts toward relieving the – of children living in poverty.

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plight

146
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arbetsam

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industrious

147
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listig) 1 (of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way: her – wiles.

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artful

148
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exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. “the place is an – of multicultural Britain”

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exemplar

149
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Förtjänar beröm) deserving praise: – restraint.

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commendable

150
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rättvis) 1 fair and impartial: an – balance of power. ) NOT EVENHANDED

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equitable

151
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support the cause of; defend: priests who – human rights.

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champion

152
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fängsla capture the fascinated attention of: she had been so – by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the col

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enthrall

153
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avvärja

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avert

154
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explosionsartade

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meteoric

155
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blidka) pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands: amendments have been added to – local pressure groups. SYNONYM PLACATE

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appease

156
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ren) in its original condition; unspoiled: – copies of an early magazine. OR • clean and fresh as if new; spotless: a – white shirt.

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pristine

157
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sned • not explicit or direct in addressing a point: he issued an – attack on the president.

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oblique

158
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extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable: the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups | [ no obj. ] : it is always dangerous to – from a sample.

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extrapolate

159
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förebild) a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. “it would have taken a – of virtue not to feel viciously jealous” OR a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. “your cook is a –

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paragon

160
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försköna

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embellish

161
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the highest point of achievement; a climax. “the – of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England”

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apex

162
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försumbar

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negligible

163
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omtvistad) causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial: a – issue.

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contentious

164
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(of a word or phrase) referred to in a proverb or idiom: I’m going to stick out like the – sore thumb. OR well known, especially so as to be stereotypical: the Welsh people, whose hospitality is –

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proverbial

165
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minimum) a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable: his statement had more than a – of truth.

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modicum

166
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dyster) • (of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome: he paints a – picture of a company that has lost its way.

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bleak

167
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samtycka) accept something reluctantly but without protest: Sara – in his decision

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acquiesce

168
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kretin

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cretin

169
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uppskov) VERB cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death): under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were – OR NOUN a temporary escape from an undesirable fate or unpleasant situation: a mother who faced eviction has been given a –.

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reprieve

170
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foglig

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
“a cheap and – workforce”

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docile

171
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sammelsurium

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hodgepodge

172
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avgrund

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abyss

173
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• (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined: – concepts like quality of life.

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nebulous

174
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glödande) 1 emitting light as a result of being heated: plumes of – liquid rock. OR 2 passionate or brilliant: Mravinsky’s – performance of Siegfried’s Funeral March.

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incandescent

175
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) expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way: she gave a – grin.

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rueful

176
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obetydlig unimportant or trivial: a – sum.

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trifling

177
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tidsfördriv) an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby: his favorite – were shooting and golf.

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pastime

178
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ogenomsläpplig

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impermeable

179
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slö) a lack of energy and enthusiasm: periods of weakness and –

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lethargy

180
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2 (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development: the plan is still in its – stages

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embryonic

181
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komplementär) combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another: three guitarists playing interlocking, complementary parts | Internet technology is actually – to traditional technologies

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complementary

182
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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared: they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as – to that of father and children.

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analogous

183
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förringa) make (someone or something) seem unimportant: this is not to – his role | she felt –.

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belittle

184
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höjdpunkt) • the most successful point; the culmination: he had reached the – of his caree

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pinnacle

185
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recognize a distinction; differentiate: babies can – between different facial expressions of emotion.

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discriminate

186
Q

svulstig) • (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic: some – verses on the death of Prince Albert.

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turgid

187
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a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.

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solecism

188
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inbördes) destructive to both sides in a conflict: the region’s history of savage – warfare.

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internecine

189
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ofrånkomlig) unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable: the – facts of history.

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ineluctable

190
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intellectual rather than emotional or physical. “she excelled in – pursuits”

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cerebral

191
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(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow: she was careful not to let the answer sound too –

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glib

192
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kuslig) strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way: an – feeling that she was being watched.

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uncanny

193
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felande) erring or straying from the proper course or standards: he could never forgive his daughter’s – ways.

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errant

194
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• a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one’s position: the wife of a president has all the – of stardom.

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perquisite

195
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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. “– rain”

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intermittent

196
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smart) shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments: the financiers lacked the necessary political –.

OR VERB know or understand: Charley would – what to do about such a girl

OR ADJ shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment.

OR well informed about or experienced in a particular domain: most of us are pretty web-WORD

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savvy

197
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märkbar) large or important enough to be noticed: tea and coffee both contain – amounts of caffeine.

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appreciable

198
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omtvistad) subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision: whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a – point. Or having no practical significance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision: it is – whether this phrase should be treated as metaphor or not. OR VERB raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility): Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been –.

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moot

199
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hänsynslös) (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked: sheer – vandalism.

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wanton

200
Q

överflöd) • an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind: the festival offers a – of pleasures. NOT PLETHORA

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cornucopia

201
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ADJ slarvig) done too hurriedly and carelessly: he gave a – performance.

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slapdash

202
Q

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive. “his characteristically – comments”

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pithy

203
Q

obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means: Ted attended all the football games he could – tickets for

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finagle

204
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Olämpligt skämtsam) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

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facetious

205
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opartisk) fair and impartial in treatment or judgment: an – approach.

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evenhanded

206
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it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on: it – any coach to study his predecessors.

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behoove

207
Q

grundlig

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thoroughgoing

208
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förakt) she was intolerant and – of the majority of the human race

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contemptuous

209
Q

förmäten

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presumptuous

210
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elegans) polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way. “her – upbringing”

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genteel