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SAT Woordvaardigheden 1 - Les 19

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orthodox
orthodox
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

orthodox, traditioneel

orthodox, traditioneel

Ex: The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire. 
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orthodoxy
orthodoxy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a commonly held belief or attitude that conforms to traditional norms and expectations

orthodoxie, conformisme

orthodoxie, conformisme

Ex: The rebellious artist constantly challenged the orthodoxy of the art community, sparking both criticism and admiration. 
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grandeur
grandeur
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

grootsheid

grootsheid

Ex: The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world. 
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grandiloquence
grandiloquence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart

grandiloquentie, hoogdravendheid

grandiloquentie, hoogdravendheid

Ex: Her speech had a lot of grandiloquence, making it hard for the kids to understand. 
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grandiloquent
grandiloquent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

hoogdravend, bombastisch

hoogdravend, bombastisch

Ex: His grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance. 
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grandiose
grandiose
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

grandioos, pretentieus

grandioos, pretentieus

Ex: The grandiose mansion seemed out of place in the modest neighborhood. 
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mountaineer
mountaineer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

bergbeklimmer, klimmer

bergbeklimmer, klimmer

Ex: His dream, ever since he was a child, was to become a mountaineer and stand atop the world's tallest mountains. 
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mountainous
mountainous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

substantial or grand on a scale similar to that of a mountain

bergachtig, indrukwekkend

bergachtig, indrukwekkend

Ex: The mountainous pile of paperwork on his desk seemed insurmountable by the end of the week. 
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to alter
to alter
[werkwoord]

to cause something to change

veranderen, wijzigen

veranderen, wijzigen

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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alteration
alteration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another

verandering, wijziging

verandering, wijziging

Ex: after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood. 
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to altercate
to altercate
[werkwoord]

to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

ruzie maken, hevige discussie hebben

ruzie maken, hevige discussie hebben

Ex: The siblings would often altercate over who got control of the TV remote. 
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to alternate
to alternate
[werkwoord]

to take turns doing something

afwisselen, elkaar afwisselen

afwisselen, elkaar afwisselen

Ex: In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue. 
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alternative
alternative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

available as an option for something else

alternatief, vervangend

alternatief, vervangend

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
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retroactive
retroactive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactief, met terugwerkende kracht

retroactief, met terugwerkende kracht

Ex: The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year. 
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to retrograde
to retrograde
[werkwoord]

to revisit or return to previous steps, decisions, or stages

teruggaan, terugkeren naar eerdere stappen

teruggaan, terugkeren naar eerdere stappen

Ex: The teacher asked the students to retrograde their lessons to ensure they understood the basics. 
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to retrogress
to retrogress
[werkwoord]

to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

terugvallen, terugkeren naar oude gewoonten

terugvallen, terugkeren naar oude gewoonten

Ex: The support group aimed to prevent individuals from retrogressing into negative behavioral patterns. 
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to retrospect
to retrospect
[werkwoord]

to look back on past events

terugblikken, reflecteren op het verleden

terugblikken, reflecteren op het verleden

Ex: Every year, on his birthday, Jack retrospects on the accomplishments and lessons from the previous year. 
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indigent
indigent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely poor or in need

behoeftig, arm

behoeftig, arm

Ex: The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival. 
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indigestible
indigestible
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of substances) challenging for the body to break down and digest

onverteerbaar

onverteerbaar

Ex: The doctor recommended avoiding indigestible fibers when suffering from a sensitive stomach. 
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indigestion
indigestion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

indigestie

indigestie

Ex: When traveling to new places, it's common for tourists to experience indigestion due to unfamiliar cuisines. 
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