Geavanceerde Woordenschat voor de GRE - Kenmerken en karakter

behaving in a mean, disrespectful, and hurtful manner with no concern for others

schurend

referring to something that has several possible meanings, often deliberately set that way

ambigu

taking risks that are bold and shocking

gedurfd

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

Katholiek

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

complementair

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

goedgelovig

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

sierlijk

filled with grief and sorrow

treurig

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentriek

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

deserving of admiration or approval

achtbaar

existing despite being extremely old

bestaande

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

praatziek

lacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money

zorgeloos

(of beliefs, behaviors, habits, etc.) existing for so long and so deeply rooted that has made changing very difficult

ingebakken

having a humorous and joking manner

grappig

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

loom

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

kwikachtig

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

naief

without any preparation or prior thought

onvoorbereid

treating someone in a seemingly friendly manner but in reality treating them as if they are below one in importance and intelligence

neerbuigend

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

Pretentieus

likely to become a reality in the future

dreigend

impatient to move or progress, especially due to confinement or obstruction from desired movement

onrustig

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

rudimentair

taking place at precisely the same time

gelijktijdig

occurring at the exact same speed or time

synchroon

tending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly

zwijgzaam

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

onverstoorbaar

generously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.

onophoudelijk

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

overeind gaan staan

to express great regret or sorrow for something

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

bespotten

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

bedriegen

to speak or behave aggressively toward someone and try to force them into doing something

overdonderen

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

afwijking

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

trouw

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

fatsoen

to complain or show one's dissatisfaction with something

gezeur