SAT Woordvaardigheden 1 - Les 20

the quality of thoroughness and accuracy in approach or analysis

nauwkeurigheid, strengheid

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

streng, rigoureus

a decline in standards, especially in moral or mental qualities

decadentie

(geometry) a flat polygon with ten straight sides and ten angles

decagon

a weight that is the same as 10 grams

dekagram

a measure that is the same as 10 liters

dekaliter

the Ten Commandments given to Moses in the Bible

decaloog, de Tien Geboden

a measure that is the same as 10 meters

dekameter

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

fabriqueren, vervalsen

the process of creating or assembling something from raw materials

fabricage, constructie

opposite in order or effect

invers, tegenovergesteld

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversie, omkering

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

inverteren, omdraaien

to elevate or lift strongly, especially from below

heffen, opheffen

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

omwenteling, onrust

to speak using offensive or disrespectful language

geloven, lasteren

a language that shows disrespect for God or other sacred entities

blasfemie

to make fun of someone

lachen om, spotten met