Vocabulary February 2023 TSH of EH, M Down, Fun Ho

clout influence or power, esp in politics or business

demure reserved, modest and shy, typically used of a young woman

herring bone blazer fiskbensmönstrad kavaj

glib about a word or speaker - fluent but insincere or shallow, flippant, nonchalant

coercive relationship relationship relating to or using force or threats

toxic masculinity the dominant form of masculinity wherein men use dominance, voilence and control to assert their power and superiority

man down to lose courage or cause to lose courage

pummel strike repeatedly with the fists

acrid bitter, frän

jazz hands indicating excitement or triumph

skint family family having little money or possessions

Swedish migration agency Migrationsverket

Student's career and university guidance councellor SYV

special pedagogue specialpedagog

impale transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument (eg a head on a pole)

raise hackles make one very angry (resa borsten)

artificer skilled mechanic

prevail persuade someone to do something

demur raise objections or show reluctance

legerdemain deception, trickery

onerous of a task - involving a great deal of effort, trouble

jilted lover a suddenly rejected or abandoned lover

miffed peeved or slightly annoyed

fey having supernatural powers of clairvoyance

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