Boek English File - Upper Intermediate - Les 10B

in the direction of a position or place that is behind

achteruit

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

effect

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

vergeten

the general condition of a person's mind or body

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

bliksem

an argument or reason showing that there is an advantage in doing something

pro

with little or no noise

rustig

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

levering

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

zoet

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

reden

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision

tegen

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

iets eisen

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

iemand vergeven

to or toward the direction or place in front of one

vooruit

to have your home in a specific place

ergens wonen

a period or state where there is no war or violence

vrede

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

veiligheid

having a below-average distance between two points

kort

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

donder

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

moe worden van het lange tijd doen

jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance

dingen

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

zelden

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

wacht maar af

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

algemeen

a situation where people obey and respect the rules of a place, society, or country

wet en orde

not damaged or injured in any way

geheel ongedeerd

involving risk and uncertainty

heel riskant