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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Sociale Achterstand en Kernproblemen

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
rundown
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

vervallen, verwaarloosd

vervallen, verwaarloosd

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.De kleine **vervallen** winkel trok nauwelijks nog klanten aan.
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illiteracy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the inability to read and write

analfabetisme, onvermogen om te lezen en schrijven

analfabetisme, onvermogen om te lezen en schrijven

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homeless
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

daklozen, thuislozen

daklozen, thuislozen

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Hij sprak zich uit over de uitdagingen waarmee **daklozen** worden geconfronteerd.
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disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

conduct that causes public unrest

onrust, wanorde

onrust, wanorde

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to breed crime
[Zinsdeel]

to cause or increase the occurrence of criminal activity, often by creating conditions that encourage it

Ex: A failing justice system can indirectly breed crime.
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unfit
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

ongeschikt, onbekwaam

ongeschikt, onbekwaam

Ex: The unstable ladder was unfit for reaching high shelves safely .De onstabiele ladder was **ongeschikt** om veilig hoge planken te bereiken.
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street child
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a child for whom the street is the habitual place of residence or primary source of livelihood

straatkind, zwerfkind

straatkind, zwerfkind

Ex: During the census the outreach team counted every street child they encountered to estimate local need .Tijdens de volkstelling telde het outreachteam elk **straatkind** dat ze tegenkwamen om de lokale behoefte in te schatten.
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poverty line
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an officially recognized income threshold that separates those considered to have sufficient resources from those judged to lack the minimum income needed to meet basic needs

armoedegrens, armoededrempel

armoedegrens, armoededrempel

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to incite
[werkwoord]

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

aanzetten, opruien

aanzetten, opruien

Ex: The online post was found to incite harmful behavior .De online post werd bevonden schadelijk gedrag aan te **zetten**.
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famine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hongersnood, voedseltekort

hongersnood, voedseltekort

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .De **hongersnood** veroorzaakte groot lijden onder de bevolking.
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destitute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking essential non-material needs, such as support, love, or community

Ex: The abandoned neighborhood seemed destitute of hope and opportunity .
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the social or economic edge of a community, where individuals or groups are excluded from full participation or opportunity

Ex: She felt pushed to the margin of society after losing her job.
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penury
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

armoede, nood

armoede, nood

Ex: The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.Het plotselinge verlies van zijn baan duwde hem in een staat van **armoede**.
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to sleep rough
[Zinsdeel]

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

Ex: They will have to sleep rough tonight if they don't find a shelter soon.
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riot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

rellen,  oproer

rellen, oproer

Ex: Several arrests were made during the riot as protesters clashed with law enforcement .Er werden verschillende arrestaties verricht tijdens de **rellen** toen demonstranten botsten met de politie.
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to erupt
[werkwoord]

to suddenly and dramatically start, often in a surprising or intense way

uitbarsten, losbarsten

uitbarsten, losbarsten

Ex: A fight erupted in the bar after someone spilled a drink .Er **brak** een vechtpartij uit in de bar nadat iemand een drankje morste.
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the state of being shut out from full participation in society due to poverty, discrimination, or lack of access to services, rights, or opportunities

Ex: She spoke out about her experience of social exclusion.
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antisocial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

hostile toward accepted social standards, laws, or communal order

antisociaal, asociaal

antisociaal, asociaal

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the breadline
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an informal threshold of income that marks the level at which a person or household is regarded as very poor or barely able to afford basic necessities

de armoedegrens, de bestaansgrens

de armoedegrens, de bestaansgrens

Ex: The minimum wage in the country is below the breadline, making it difficult for workers to meet their basic needs.Beleidsvoorstellen omvatten een gerichte belastingkorting voor gezinnen die net boven de **armoedegrens** zweven.
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to survive with just enough money or resources to meet immediate needs, without saving or planning for the future

Ex: He lived from hand to mouth after losing his job.
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congestion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

file, opstopping

file, opstopping

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.**Files** zijn een groot probleem tijdens de feestdagen.
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gridlock
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible

verkeersopstopping, gridlock

verkeersopstopping, gridlock

Ex: It ’s difficult to navigate through the city during peak hours because of the constant gridlock.Het is moeilijk om door de stad te navigeren tijdens de spits vanwege de constante **file**.
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deprived
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking the basic necessities of life

benadeeld, behoeftig

benadeeld, behoeftig

Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .Ondanks het wonen in een **achtergesteld** gebied, bleef hij vastberaden om de cyclus van armoede te doorbreken.
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prejudiced
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

bevooroordeeld, partijdig

bevooroordeeld, partijdig

Ex: Courts must avoid prejudiced rulings to ensure justice .Rechtbanken moeten **bevooroordeelde** uitspraken vermijden om gerechtigheid te waarborgen.
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unrest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

onrust, oproer

onrust, oproer

Ex: The rise in fuel prices caused unrest among the workers .De stijging van de brandstofprijzen veroorzaakte **onrust** onder de werknemers.
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black spot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a physical location known for frequent danger, accidents, or problems

zwarte vlek, gevarenzone

zwarte vlek, gevarenzone

Ex: The tunnel entrance is now marked as a black spot.De ingang van de tunnel is nu gemarkeerd als een **zwarte vlek**.
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