The thing around your neck

Question 1

Disdain

Answer 1

Förakt / ringaktning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.
Contempt / Scorn

Question 2

Shantytowns

Answer 2

Slumkvarter
A deprived area on the outskirts of a town consisting of large numbers of shanty dwellings
Slums

Question 3

Maudlin

Answer 3

Sentimental
Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental
Sentimental / Emotional

Question 4

Reluctant

Answer 4

Motvilling
Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
Unwilling / Resistant

Question 5

Marsh

Answer 5

Kärr
An area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times

Question 6

Cowries

Answer 6

Cowrie
A small shiny shell that was used as money in the past in parts of Africa and Asia

Question 7

Earnest

Answer 7

Allvarig / uppriktig
Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
Serious

Question 8

Pious

Answer 8

from / gudfruktig / religös”
Having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
Religious / Devoted

Question 9

Toadying

Answer 9

Paddande
To treat somebody more important with special respect or kind treatment in order to gain their favour or help
Butter up (to someone)

Question 10

Oratory

Answer 10

Oratorium
A small chapel, especially for private worship.

Question 11

Forebears

Answer 11

Förfäder
A person in your family who lived a long time ago
Ancestor

Question 12

Emboldened

Answer 12

Uppmuntrad
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.
Encourage

Question 13

Sulky