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Geavanceerde Woordenschat voor de GRE - Zoals Het Verschijnt!

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over uiterlijk, zoals "onhandig", "grijs", "doorzichtig", enz., die nodig zijn voor het GRE-examen.

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analogous
analogous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

analoog, vergelijkbaar

analoog, vergelijkbaar

Ex: The structure of a bird's wing is analogous to that of a bat's wing, despite their evolutionary differences. 
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disparate
disparate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not sharing any form of similarity

verschillend, ongelijk

verschillend, ongelijk

Ex: The class discussed the disparate theories proposed by different philosophers on the topic. 
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evanescent
evanescent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

vergankelijk, verdwijnend

vergankelijk, verdwijnend

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, with its vibrant colors vanishing as night fell. 
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gawky
gawky
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

awkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall

onhandig, houterig

onhandig, houterig

Ex: The teenager’s gawky movements were evident as he stumbled over his long legs during the game. 
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hoary
hoary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age

grijs, wit als sneeuw

grijs, wit als sneeuw

Ex: The hoary professor had decades of wisdom etched into his gray hair and deep-set wrinkles. 
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indeterminate
indeterminate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

onbepaald, onnauwkeurig

onbepaald, onnauwkeurig

Ex: The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors. 
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inimitable
inimitable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

onnavolgbaar, uniek

onnavolgbaar, uniek

Ex: Her inimitable style of singing, with its soulful tone and impeccable technique, set her apart from other artists. 
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malleable
malleable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

smeedbaar, vormbaar

smeedbaar, vormbaar

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 
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meteoric
meteoric
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

razendsnel, meteorisch

razendsnel, meteorisch

Ex: Her meteoric rise to stardom came as a surprise to many, given how quickly she gained popularity. 
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pellucid
pellucid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

doorzichtig, halfdoorzichtig

doorzichtig, halfdoorzichtig

Ex: The pellucid waters of the lagoon were so clear that you could easily see the fish swimming near the bottom. 
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protean
protean
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

inclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently

veranderlijk, proteïsch

veranderlijk, proteïsch

Ex: His protean personality made him both intriguing and unpredictable, never staying the same for long. 
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sartorial
sartorial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

kleding-, betreffende herenkleding

kleding-, betreffende herenkleding

Ex: His sartorial choices reflected his impeccable taste and attention to detail, always opting for tailored suits and polished shoes. 
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scintillating
scintillating
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing a combination of intelligence, excitement, and appeal

schitterend, briljant

schitterend, briljant

Ex: The author displayed a scintillating wit in her satirical novels, sharing keen social observations with humor and flair. 
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stark
stark
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having minimal ornamentation or detail

sober, kaal

sober, kaal

Ex: The stark walls of the building gave it a desolate feel. 
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telltale
telltale
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

verraderlijk, aanduidend

verraderlijk, aanduidend

Ex: The telltale odor of smoke suggested that a fire had occurred in the building. 
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tractable
tractable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

meegaand, handelbaar

meegaand, handelbaar

Ex: The dog was so tractable that it followed every command without hesitation. 
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unprepossessing
unprepossessing
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking appeal or noticeability

onaantrekkelijk, onopvallend

onaantrekkelijk, onopvallend

Ex: Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he had a warm and engaging personality that won people over. 
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to dissemble
to dissemble
[werkwoord]

to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions

verbergen, verhullen

verbergen, verhullen

Ex: She tried to dissemble her disappointment with a forced smile. 
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to embellish
to embellish
[werkwoord]

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

verfraaien, versieren

verfraaien, versieren

Ex: She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look. 
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to stultify
to stultify
[werkwoord]

to make someone or something appear as ridiculous, stupid, or absurd

belachelijk maken, dom laten lijken

belachelijk maken, dom laten lijken

Ex: The comedian’s jokes were designed to stultify the pretentiousness of the local elites. 
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acme
acme
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the highest point in development or achievement

top, hoogtepunt

top, hoogtepunt

Ex: Winning the Nobel Prize marked the acme of her scientific career. 
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hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a random mixture of dissimilar or diverse things

allegaartje, mengelmoes

allegaartje, mengelmoes

Ex: The attic was filled with a hodgepodge of old furniture, books, and family heirlooms. 
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simulacrum
simulacrum
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone

simulacrum, kopie

simulacrum, kopie

Ex: The theme park's replica of a medieval castle was a perfect simulacrum of the real thing. 
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