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Boek Headway - Gevorderd - Eenheid 12

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 12 in het Headway Advanced cursusboek, zoals "staggering", "ordeal", "deranged", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
metaphorical
metaphorical
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metaforisch, figuurlijk

metaforisch, figuurlijk

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with metaphorical references to the journey of the nation. 
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language
language
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

taal

taal

Ex: He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently. 
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to fuel
to fuel
[werkwoord]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

voeden, aanwakkeren

voeden, aanwakkeren

Ex: The coach's speech fueled the team's determination to win. 
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to fire
to fire
[werkwoord]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

aanwakkeren, inspireren

aanwakkeren, inspireren

Ex: The documentary about climate change fired her passion for environmental activism. 
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shining
shining
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

stralend, schitterend

stralend, schitterend

Ex: The shining sun illuminated the entire landscape. 
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to overshadow
to overshadow
[werkwoord]

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

overschaduwen, in de schaduw stellen

overschaduwen, in de schaduw stellen

Ex: His older brother's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family. 
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to spark
to spark
[werkwoord]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

ontketenen, opwekken

ontketenen, opwekken

Ex: The passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd. 
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flash
flash
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sudden moment of clear understanding

flits, inzicht

flits, inzicht

Ex: She felt a flash of insight during the lecture. 
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to dawn
to dawn
[werkwoord]

to become clear to the mind

duidelijk worden, zich openbaren

duidelijk worden, zich openbaren

Ex: The truth dawned gradually as she read the letter. 
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shady
shady
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

twijfelachtig, verdacht

twijfelachtig, verdacht

Ex: The shady deal offered by the contractor made everyone skeptical about its legitimacy. 
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bright
bright
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

slim, helder

slim, helder

Ex: The teacher recognized him as a bright student with a natural curiosity for learning. 
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to flood
to flood
[werkwoord]

to become covered or filled by water

overstromen, onder water zetten

overstromen, onder water zetten

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
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bland
bland
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

flauw, saai

flauw, saai

Ex: His speech was bland, failing to offer any memorable or engaging points. 
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half-baked
half-baked
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

halfgebakken, ondoordacht

halfgebakken, ondoordacht

Ex: Only a half-baked individual would attempt to build a house without a blueprint. 
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food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

stof tot nadenken, iets om over na te denken

stof tot nadenken, iets om over na te denken

Ex: The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives. 
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to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

te veel hooi op je vork nemen, zich vertillen aan iets

te veel hooi op je vork nemen, zich vertillen aan iets

Ex: He bit off more than he could chew when he agreed to manage three projects at once. 
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hot topic
hot topic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

heet onderwerp, actueel onderwerp

heet onderwerp, actueel onderwerp

Ex: Climate change has become a hot topic in political debates. 
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cloud [hang] over {sb}

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The threat of losing his job hung over him like a dark cloud. 
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peak
peak
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

maximaal, top-

maximaal, top-

Ex: During rush hour, traffic congestion reaches its peak level. 
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obsessed
obsessed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

geobsedeerd, gepassioneerd

geobsedeerd, gepassioneerd

Ex: She was obsessed with cleanliness, constantly cleaning and disinfecting every surface in her home. 
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staggering
staggering
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

verbijsterend, duizelingwekkend

verbijsterend, duizelingwekkend

Ex: The amount of work required for the project was staggering, but they managed it. 
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to collapse
to collapse
[werkwoord]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

instorten, flauwvallen

instorten, flauwvallen

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
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to pull through
to pull through
[werkwoord]

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

herstellen, doorstaan

herstellen, doorstaan

Ex: Despite the odds, the patient pulled through after a complex surgery and is now in stable condition. 
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to discharge
to discharge
[werkwoord]

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

ontslagen, ontslag geven

ontslagen, ontslag geven

Ex: The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery. 
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priority
priority
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioriteit, voorkeur

prioriteit, voorkeur

Ex: Safety is always a top priority in our workplace. 
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to shudder
to shudder
[werkwoord]

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

rillen, beven

rillen, beven

Ex: The eerie sound in the haunted house made her shudder with fear. 
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free fall
free fall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

vrije val, val onder invloed van de zwaartekracht

vrije val, val onder invloed van de zwaartekracht

Ex: The rock fell in free fall, picking up speed as it dropped. 
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to stall
to stall
[werkwoord]

to cease to make progress or move forward

stagneren, vastlopen

stagneren, vastlopen

Ex: The project stalled when the team ran out of resources. 
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deranged
deranged
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

gestoord, krankzinnig

gestoord, krankzinnig

Ex: His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party. 
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restraint kit
restraint kit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

restrictie kit, beheersingsset

restrictie kit, beheersingsset

Ex: The nurse kept the restraint kit nearby in case of an emergency. 
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subdued
subdued
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

gedempt, ingetogen

gedempt, ingetogen

Ex: The room had a subdued atmosphere, with soft lighting and quiet music. 
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to reel
to reel
[werkwoord]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

wankelen, zwabberen

wankelen, zwabberen

Ex: After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance. 
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ordeal
ordeal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

beproeving, kwelling

beproeving, kwelling

Ex: Climbing the mountain was an ordeal that tested their physical and mental limits. 
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closure
closure
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

afsluiting, oplossing

afsluiting, oplossing

Ex: She needed closure to stop thinking about the past. 
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to [end] on a sour note

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The party ended on a sour note when the guests started arguing. 
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to [have] the foggiest idea

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: I have the foggiest idea where I left my keys. 
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breeze
breeze
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

een makkie, kinderspel

een makkie, kinderspel

Ex: The exam was a breeze; I finished it in half the time. 
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whirlwind romance
whirlwind romance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

een stormachtige romance

een stormachtige romance

Ex: He thought their whirlwind romance was exciting, but it eventually faded. 
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to [run|walk] through treacle

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: She felt like she was walking through treacle, unable to keep up with the others. 
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emotional wreck
emotional wreck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

emotioneel wrak, emotionele puinhoop

emotioneel wrak, emotionele puinhoop

Ex: After the breakup, she was an emotional wreck, unable to stop crying. 
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