Boek Headway - Upper Intermediate - Eenheid 10
Hier vindt u de woordenschat uit Unit 10 in het Headway Upper Intermediate cursusboek, zoals "handleiding", "scherpe tong", "afpersen", etc.
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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafoor

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom, uitdrukking

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

intelligentie, verstand

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

handmatig, die persoonlijke inspanning vereist

an ability to do something well, especially after training

vaardigheid, bekwaamheid

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

verwaand, hoogmoedig

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement
describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

openhartig gesprek, eerlijk gesprek

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others
in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness
one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

scherpe tong, biting tongue

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable
friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

vriendelijk, attent

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

vrijgevig, grootmoedig

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant
to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true
to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one
to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems
to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

snijden, beeldhouwen

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

geneigd zijn, tendensen tonen

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

aanvallen, beroven

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

aanbidden, vereren

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

afpersen, manipuleren

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

zitten, zich vestigen

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

viking, noordman

