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spørsmålet English svaret English
rapier
begynn å lære
a thin, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting
chamber
begynn å lære
a room, especially a bedroom or a private room
fowling
begynn å lære
hunting birds
undertaker
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a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation
mane
begynn å lære
long, thick hair growing from the neck of a horse or lion (or a person’s thick hair)
scale
begynn å lære
a device for weighing; also, one of many small, thin plates covering a fish or reptile
graze
begynn å lære
to touch lightly in passing; to scrape the skin; or to feed on grass (animals)
flirtatious
begynn å lære
behaving in a playful way to attract attention or affection
to nut sb
begynn å lære
to headbutt someone (British slang)
come on
begynn å lære
to flirt or make sexual advances; also used to mean “hurry up” or show disbelief
overall
begynn å lære
including everything; general or total
conviction
begynn å lære
a strong belief or opinion; or a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime
admit
begynn å lære
to confess or acknowledge something as true
procrastinate
begynn å lære
to delay or postpone doing something
erudite
begynn å lære
showing great knowledge or learning
pilfer
begynn å lære
to steal small items, often repeatedly
dawdle
begynn å lære
to waste time; to move slowly
incarcerated
begynn å lære
imprisoned or confined
irascible
begynn å lære
easily angered or irritated
amphibious
begynn å lære
able to live or operate both on land and in water
amble
begynn å lære
to walk slowly or leisurely
peckish
begynn å lære
slightly hungry (British informal)
ephemeral
begynn å lære
lasting for a very short time
epitaph
begynn å lære
a phrase or statement written on a gravestone
moribund
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near death or no longer active or effective
loquacious
begynn å lære
very talkative
tariff
begynn å lære
a tax on imported or exported goods
bicentenary
begynn å lære
the 200th anniversary of an event
palindrome
begynn å lære
a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards (e.g., “madam”)
catcall
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a loud, rude whistle or comment, usually towards someone attractive
carnation
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a type of flower, often pink or white
midge
begynn å lære
a small flying insect, like a gnat
endive
begynn å lære
a leafy green vegetable, often used in salads
bow
begynn å lære
to bend forward as a sign of respect; also, a curved weapon for shooting arrows
taut
begynn å lære
stretched tight; tense
whine
begynn å lære
to complain in a high-pitched, annoying voice
berth
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a bed on a ship or train; or a space to dock a ship
thyme
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an aromatic herb used in cooking
tow
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to pull something (like a car or trailer) using a rope or chain
stile
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a set of steps for climbing over a fence or wall
urn
begynn å lære
a container, often decorative, used for holding the ashes of a cremated person or for serving drinks
heel
begynn å lære
the back part of the foot; also can mean to follow closely (like a dog)
paw
begynn å lære
the foot of an animal such as a dog or cat
grate
begynn å lære
a metal frame or cover, or to shred food into small pieces (like cheese); also, to irritate
pail
begynn å lære
a small bucket
wring
begynn å lære
to twist something to force out liquid; also, to wring someone’s hands means to show worry
ewe
begynn å lære
a female sheep
yew
begynn å lære
a type of evergreen tree with red berries, often found in churchyards
haul
begynn å lære
to pull or drag something with effort; also means a large amount of something stolen or collected
conceit
begynn å lære
excessive pride in oneself; also, an elaborate or clever metaphor in literature
perpetually
begynn å lære
continuously or endlessly
put up with
begynn å lære
to tolerate or accept something unpleasant
complementary
begynn å lære
combining well together; opposite but matching
throng
begynn å lære
a large, densely packed crowd
tut
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an expression of disapproval or annoyance (sound made with the tongue)
prattle
begynn å lære
to talk foolishly or at length about nothing important
clatter
begynn å lære
a loud, rattling sound
slick
begynn å lære
smooth and shiny; also, clever and persuasive (sometimes negatively)
clamour
begynn å lære
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting
gawky
begynn å lære
awkward and clumsy in movement or appearance
bellowed
begynn å lære
shouted loudly, usually in anger or pain
marooned
begynn å lære
left trapped and alone, especially on an island
floes
begynn å lære
large sheets of floating ice
din
begynn å lære
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
lugubrious
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very sad, gloomy, or mournful
enthralled
begynn å lære
fascinated; completely captivated
be riveted
begynn å lære
to be so interested that you can’t look away
relish
begynn å lære
to enjoy or take great pleasure in something
in the throes of something
begynn å lære
in the middle of a difficult or intense situation
subsume
begynn å lære
to include something as part of a larger group
sheer
begynn å lære
complete or absolute (e.g., sheer luck); also means very steep or thin (like fabric)
free-fall
begynn å lære
a rapid and uncontrolled fall or decline
slanging match
begynn å lære
a loud, angry exchange of insults
tiff
begynn å lære
a small argument, usually between people who know each other well
make a mountain out of a molehill
begynn å lære
to exaggerate a small problem
rumination
begynn å lære
deep or lengthy thinking about something
prone to
begynn å lære
likely to do or suffer from something
liable to
begynn å lære
legally responsible for; also means likely to experience something (similar to “prone to”)
wind someone up
begynn å lære
to tease or annoy someone, especially to provoke a reaction
leave no stone unturned
begynn å lære
to search or try everything possible
don’t beat about the bush
begynn å lære
get to the point; avoid avoiding the main topic
pride comes before the fall
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being too proud often leads to failure or downfall
once upon a time
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a phrase used to begin fairy tales or old stories
don’t hide your light under the bushel
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don’t keep your talents or achievements hidden
many a true word is said in jest
begynn å lære
jokes often contain some truth
keep your eye on the ball
begynn å lære
stay focused and alert
interdependency
begynn å lære
mutual reliance between people or things
detrimental
begynn å lære
harmful or damaging
clutch of
begynn å lære
a small group of people or things (often of similar kind)
matriarch
begynn å lære
a woman who is the head of a family or group
inkling
begynn å lære
a slight idea or suspicion
descendant
begynn å lære
someone related to a person from a previous generation
fathom
begynn å lære
to understand something deeply; a unit for measuring depth of water
firefly
begynn å lære
a small insect that gives off light from its body
bunched together
begynn å lære
grouped closely or tightly
genus (plural genera)
begynn å lære
a group of related species in biology
lineage
begynn å lære
ancestry or family history
feline
begynn å lære
relating to cats
bereft
begynn å lære
deprived of or missing something or someone
tatty
begynn å lære
old and in bad condition; shabby
hustle yourself
begynn å lære
to move quickly or energetically; to hurry
resilience
begynn å lære
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
prerequisite
begynn å lære
something required as a condition before something else happens
constraint
begynn å lære
a limitation or restriction
sartorial
begynn å lære
related to clothing or style of dress
mediocrity
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the state of being average or ordinary
disrobe
begynn å lære
to undress
ruthless
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showing no pity or compassion; cruel
catch-22
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a paradoxical situation where you can’t win because of contradictory rules
churn
begynn å lære
to stir or mix violently; also, high turnover (e.g., in business or people)
jaded
begynn å lære
tired or bored from having too much of something
scrounge
begynn å lære
to get something by asking or begging rather than working for it
oppressive
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harsh, cruel, or overwhelming
austere
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strict, plain, or lacking comfort
in unison
begynn å lære
together at the same time
out of sync
begynn å lære
not happening together or not in agreement
stint
begynn å lære
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
alleged
begynn å lære
said to be true but not proven
as stubborn as a mule
begynn å lære
extremely stubborn and unwilling to change
a wolf in sheep’s clothing
begynn å lære
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous or deceptive
flog a dead horse
begynn å lære
to waste effort on something that has no chance of success
have kittens
begynn å lære
to become very anxious, upset, or angry
let sleeping dogs lie
begynn å lære
to avoid restarting a conflict or problem
like water off a duck’s back
begynn å lære
having no effect; easily ignored criticism or insults
put the cat among the pigeons
begynn å lære
to cause trouble or panic by revealing something
take the bull by the horns
begynn å lære
to deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely
have a bee in one’s bonnet
begynn å lære
to be obsessed or overly concerned with something
as sly as a fox
begynn å lære
very clever and tricky
a lone wolf
begynn å lære
someone who prefers to act alone
the early bird catches the worm
begynn å lære
people who act early have an advantage
as quiet as a mouse
begynn å lære
very quiet
a busy bee
begynn å lære
someone who is always busy or active
like a bull in a china shop
begynn å lære
clumsy or reckless in a delicate situation
dog’s breakfast
begynn å lære
a complete mess or disaster
cry wolf
begynn å lære
to raise a false alarm
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
begynn å lære
it’s better to keep what you have than risk it for more
the cat’s out of the bag
begynn å lære
a secret has been revealed
straight from the horse’s mouth
begynn å lære
information from the original or most reliable source
like a fish out of water
begynn å lære
feeling uncomfortable or out of place
cart around
begynn å lære
to carry or move something awkward or heavy repeatedly
speak volumes
begynn å lære
to express something clearly without using words
abound
begynn å lære
to exist in large numbers or quantities
ensue
begynn å lære
to happen as a result of something
stack
begynn å lære
a neat pile of things; to arrange items in a pile
deem
begynn å lære
to consider or judge something in a particular way
tangible
begynn å lære
something real or concrete that can be touched or clearly understood
relegate
begynn å lære
to downgrade or assign to a lower rank or position
deploy
begynn å lære
to move into position or use effectively (often used with troops or resources)
odds
begynn å lære
the chances or probability of something happening
kudos
begynn å lære
praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity
begynn å lære
a natural liking or connection to something or someone
feel the heat
begynn å lære
to experience pressure or criticism
when/if it comes to the crunch
begynn å lære
when a situation becomes critical or important decisions must be made
daunting
begynn å lære
intimidating; seeming difficult or frightening
eclectic
begynn å lære
made up of a variety of styles or ideas
on tenterhooks
begynn å lære
in a state of suspense or anxiety while waiting
endeavour
begynn å lære
to try hard; an effort or attempt
intricate
begynn å lære
very detailed and complicated
quirky
begynn å lære
unusual in a charming or interesting way
unfold
begynn å lære
to develop or reveal over time
back of beyond
begynn å lære
a very remote or isolated place
click the button
begynn å lære
to press a button (especially on a computer or device)
detract
begynn å lære
to take away from; reduce the value or importance of something
far cry
begynn å lære
something very different from another thing
forge
begynn å lære
to create something with effort; to fake something (context-dependent)
haphazard
begynn å lære
lacking order or planning; random
lose touch
begynn å lære
to stop communicating or be no longer aware of something
obscure
begynn å lære
not clear or well-known; hard to understand
cross path with sb
begynn å lære
to unexpectedly meet someone
stumbled across
begynn å lære
found by accident or chance
ravaged
begynn å lære
severely damaged or destroyed
come by
begynn å lære
to obtain something, often with difficulty
scarce
begynn å lære
rare or in short supply
grimy
begynn å lære
dirty or covered with grime
officialdom
begynn å lære
government bureaucracy or officials
fraught
begynn å lære
full of (usually negative things); tense or anxious
allure
begynn å lære
charm or attraction
old chestnut
begynn å lære
a joke or story that’s been repeated too often
spiritedness
begynn å lære
liveliness and enthusiasm
resilience
begynn å lære
(repeated) ability to recover from difficulties
diminish
begynn å lære
to reduce in size, importance, or value
advancing
begynn å lære
moving forward or making progress
knowledge
begynn å lære
information, understanding, or skill gained through experience or education
flog
begynn å lære
to sell something, especially in an aggressive way; also to whip or beat
indulge
begynn å lære
to allow oneself to enjoy something, often to excess
indulgence
begynn å lære
the act of indulging or enjoying something freely
vagabonding
begynn å lære
traveling from place to place without a permanent home
tainted
begynn å lære
contaminated or corrupted; made less pure or innocent
compromising
begynn å lære
making concessions or allowing something to be less than ideal; risky to one’s reputation
far-flung
begynn å lære
spread out over a large area or distance
you could do worse than
begynn å lære
suggesting that something is a good choice, even if not the best
produce
begynn å lære
to make or create something; also refers to agricultural products
knock-down (prices)
begynn å lære
very low prices, typically because of a sale or discount
trout
begynn å lære
a type of freshwater fish
venison
begynn å lære
the meat of a deer
infused with
begynn å lære
filled or saturated with a particular quality or substance
porcini
begynn å lære
a type of edible mushroom, often used in cooking
nettles
begynn å lære
plants with stinging hairs; also refers to causing irritation
expertise
begynn å lære
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular area
backdrop
begynn å lære
the setting or background, often used in reference to a scene or event
incomparable
begynn å lære
without equal; too special or unique to compare to anything else
sight to behold
begynn å lære
something that is impressive or remarkable to see
in the middle of nowhere
begynn å lære
in a remote, isolated place
set aside
begynn å lære
to reserve for a specific purpose or future use
off the beaten track
begynn å lære
in a place that is not frequently visited; remote or unconventional
set one’s sights on
begynn å lære
to aim for or focus on a particular goal or target
to the back of beyond
begynn å lære
to a very remote or isolated place
dense
begynn å lære
closely packed together; thick or heavy in texture or substance
humid
begynn å lære
containing a high level of moisture, typically referring to the air
bustling
begynn å lære
full of activity and energy
sprawling
begynn å lære
spread out over a large area, often in a disorganized manner
quaint
begynn å lære
charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in an attractive way
pristine
begynn å lære
in its original, unspoiled condition; clean and fresh
urge
begynn å lære
to strongly encourage or advise someone to do something
set apart from
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to be different or distinguished from others
lush
begynn å lære
rich, abundant, and luxurious in growth or appearance
diverse
begynn å lære
showing variety; different from one another
reminisce
begynn å lære
to recall or think about past experiences, often fondly
barren
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empty, lacking in vegetation or life; unproductive
rugged
begynn å lære
rough, uneven, and tough in appearance or texture
recall
begynn å lære
to remember or bring to mind something from the past
advocate
begynn å lære
to publicly support or recommend something
reflect
begynn å lære
to think deeply or carefully about something
vibrant
begynn å lære
full of energy, color, or life
recount
begynn å lære
to tell the story of an event or experience in detail
vicinity
begynn å lære
the area around a particular place
defunct
begynn å lære
no longer existing or functioning
decommissioned
begynn å lære
officially taken out of service or use
niche
begynn å lære
a specialized segment of the market or a specific role or position
aesthetic
begynn å lære
relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
legacies
begynn å lære
something handed down from the past, often in terms of culture or achievements
tickly
begynn å lære
causing a slight, often itchy feeling
lease
begynn å lære
a contract granting the use of property for a specified period
craze
begynn å lære
an intense and widespread enthusiasm or trend
urbanity
begynn å lære
characteristics or qualities of city life, often associated with refinement
by virtue of
begynn å lære
because of; due to
salve
begynn å lære
a soothing ointment or balm; also to soothe or alleviate
ailment
begynn å lære
an illness or medical condition
steeped
begynn å lære
soaked or saturated in a particular quality or influence
run contrary to
begynn å lære
to be in opposition to or contradict
sheer
begynn å lære
absolute; nothing other than (often used for emphasis)
naturalist
begynn å lære
a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially plants and animals
affiliated with
begynn å lære
officially connected or associated with an organization or group
pass on
begynn å lære
to give something to someone else; also to die
in situ
begynn å lære
in the original place or position
assertion
begynn å lære
a confident and forceful statement or claim
philanthropist
begynn å lære
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations
lifeblood
begynn å lære
something that is essential for the existence or operation of something
with glee
begynn å lære
with great happiness or delight
unquantifiable
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impossible to measure or quantify
pestilence
begynn å lære
a deadly or virulent disease
sweep through
begynn å lære
to affect or pass through a place or group rapidly and powerfully
precarity
begynn å lære
a state of being uncertain or unstable, especially in terms of employment or financial security
vertebrate
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an animal with a backbone or spine
ascertain
begynn å lære
to find out or determine something with certainty
indicator
begynn å lære
a sign, symptom, or measure that points to something
reckon
begynn å lære
to think or suppose something; to calculate or estimate
blunt (face)
begynn å lære
having a dull edge or point; straightforward in manner
stunted
begynn å lære
prevented from growing or developing properly
render
begynn å lære
to cause to become; to give or provide something
urea
begynn å lære
a chemical compound found in urine and used in fertilizers
chamber pot
begynn å lære
a container used for urination, typically in a bedroom before indoor plumbing
giddy
begynn å lære
feeling lightheaded or dizzy, often due to excitement or joy
stagger
begynn å lære
to move unsteadily, often because of being off balance
slur
begynn å lære
to speak in a way that is unclear, or to insult or disparage someone
chunk
begynn å lære
a large piece or portion of something
abomination
begynn å lære
something that is intensely disliked or considered morally wrong
hoist
begynn å lære
to lift or raise something, often with the help of a mechanical device
dispatch
begynn å lære
to send off or deal with something quickly
replenish
begynn å lære
to refill or restore to its former condition
cavernous
begynn å lære
resembling a cavern; vast, spacious, and often dark or empty
conceal
begynn å lære
to hide or keep something out of sight
alas
begynn å lære
an expression of sorrow, regret, or disappointment
odorous
begynn å lære
having a strong or unpleasant smell
eternal
begynn å lære
lasting forever; without beginning or end
scavenger
begynn å lære
an animal or person that searches for and collects discarded items or food
preposterous
begynn å lære
contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous
oscillate
begynn å lære
to swing back and forth in a regular motion
opaque
begynn å lære
not transparent; difficult to understand or explain
apex
begynn å lære
the top or highest point of something, often used metaphorically for the peak of achievement
cart around
begynn å lære
to carry or transport something from one place to another
speak volumes
begynn å lære
to convey a lot of meaning without using many words
abound
begynn å lære
to exist in large numbers or amounts
ensue
begynn å lære
to happen or occur as a result of something
stack
begynn å lære
to arrange things in a pile or stack, often in an orderly way
deem
begynn å lære
to regard or judge in a particular way
tangible
begynn å lære
something that can be touched or perceived by the senses; concrete
relegate
begynn å lære
to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important position
deploy
begynn å lære
to move or position resources or people for a specific purpose
odds
begynn å lære
the probability or likelihood of something happening
kudos
begynn å lære
praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity
begynn å lære
a natural liking or attraction to something or someone
feel the heat
begynn å lære
to experience pressure or stress, often due to intense scrutiny or competition
when/if it comes to the crunch
begynn å lære
when a critical decision or situation arises
daunting
begynn å lære
causing fear or anxiety due to being difficult to handle or face
eclectic
begynn å lære
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad range of sources
on tenterhooks
begynn å lære
in a state of nervous anticipation or suspense
endeavour
begynn å lære
an attempt or effort to achieve something, often requiring hard work
intricate
begynn å lære
very detailed or complicated, often in terms of design or structure
quirky
begynn å lære
unconventional or unusual in a charming or endearing way
unfold
begynn å lære
to open up or reveal, often gradually or over time
back of beyond
begynn å lære
a very remote or isolated place
click the button
begynn å lære
to press or select a button, usually on a device or interface
detract
begynn å lære
to take away from the value or quality of something
far cry
begynn å lære
something that is very different from something else, often implying a significant distance or difference
forge
begynn å lære
to form or create something, especially through intense effort or shaping
haphazard
begynn å lære
lacking order or planning; random or chaotic
lose touch
begynn å lære
to lose contact or communication with someone or something
obscure
begynn å lære
not well-known; difficult to understand or see
cross paths with sb
begynn å lære
to meet or encounter someone unexpectedly
stumbled across
begynn å lære
to find something by chance or accident
ravaged
begynn å lære
severely damaged or destroyed, often through violent means
come by
begynn å lære
to obtain or acquire something, often in a casual manner
scarce
begynn å lære
limited in quantity or availability
grimy
begynn å lære
dirty or covered in grime, often implying neglect or filth
officialdom
begynn å lære
the group of officials or bureaucrats in an organization or government
fraught
begynn å lære
filled with something, typically something negative, like tension or danger
allure
begynn å lære
the power to attract or charm
old chestnut
begynn å lære
a joke or story that has been repeated many times, often to the point of being tiresome
spiritedness
begynn å lære
energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
resilience
begynn å lære
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges
diminish
begynn å lære
to make or become smaller or less important

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