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SAT Woordvaardigheden 1 - Les 28

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tedious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

eentonig, saai

eentonig, saai

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be tedious and time-consuming endeavor .
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tedium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being wearied or bored due to repetitive or unchanging activities

verveling, eentonigheid

verveling, eentonigheid

Ex: tedium of the daily routine was starting to get to him , making him crave a change .
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resolute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

vastberaden, doortastend

vastberaden, doortastend

Ex: Despite the challenges , he resolute in his decision to pursue his dreams .
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resolution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

resolutie, besluit

resolutie, besluit

Ex: They are expected to propose resolution to support local businesses in the upcoming session .
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to resolve
[werkwoord]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

oplossen, vereffenen

oplossen, vereffenen

Ex: Negotiators strive resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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cursive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by letters that are joined in a flowing manner

schriftbeeld, gebarend schrift

schriftbeeld, gebarend schrift

Ex: cursive text in the old manuscript took hours to decipher .
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cursory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

done quickly with a lack of thoroughness or attention to details

oppervlakkig, vluchtig

oppervlakkig, vluchtig

Ex: The manager's cursory approach led to many oversights in the project.
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hyperbole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

hyperbool, overdrijving

hyperbool, overdrijving

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .
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hypercritical
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

prone to overly harsh judgments and unreasonably critical of small faults

hyperkritisch, overkritisch

hyperkritisch, overkritisch

Ex: While feedback is essential , hypercritical without offering solutions can be demotivating .
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nausea
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

misselijkheid, nawaligheid

misselijkheid, nawaligheid

Ex: Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment .
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to nauseate
[werkwoord]

to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

nauseëren, misselijk maken

nauseëren, misselijk maken

Ex: The ongoing conflict nauseated many observers .
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underling
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person of lower rank who serves or works under someone of higher authority

ondergeschikte, dienaar

ondergeschikte, dienaar

Ex: underlings at the factory felt they were undervalued and not given due credit for their contributions .
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to juxtapose
[werkwoord]

to set different things next to each other for clear comparison or contrast

juxtaposer, naast elkaar plaatsen

juxtaposer, naast elkaar plaatsen

Ex: The juxtaposed scenes of happiness and despair to evoke strong emotions .
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juxtaposition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of placing two things side by side to produce a contrasting effect

juxtapositie, tegenstelling

juxtapositie, tegenstelling

Ex: juxtaposition of the old and the new in the architecture of the city showcased its rich history while also reflecting its modern development .
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bronchitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

bronchitis, luchtwegenontsteking

bronchitis, luchtwegenontsteking

Ex: After weeks of a persistent cough , the doctor diagnosed him bronchitis.
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bronchus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

bronchus, bronchiën

bronchus, bronchiën

Ex: When you have asthma , bronchus can get really tight .
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optic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the eyes or vision

optisch, oog-

optisch, oog-

Ex: The research on optic illusions helps us understand how our eyes perceive light and shapes.
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optician
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

opticien, oogspecialist

opticien, oogspecialist

Ex: I made an appointment with optician for a routine eye checkup .
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