Boek Solutions - Pre-intermediate - Cultuur 8

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

jas, veste

a type of hat with two visors, one in front and one in back, traditionally worn for hunting

jachtpet, detectivepet

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

hoed, pet

to analyze someone or something in detail

onderzoeken, analyseren

a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

vergrootglas, loep

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to smoke tobacco or other substances

pijp, buis

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

persoonlijkheid, karakter

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant, verwaand

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

moedig, dapper

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

koud, fris

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

zelfverzekerd, verzekerd

interested in learning and knowing about things

nieuwsgierig, nieuwsgierige

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cynisch, skeptisch

with no problem or difficulty

gemakkelijk, zonder moeite

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

verveeld, ongeïnteresseerd

displaying or having creativity or originality

fantasierijk, creatief

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, slim

capable of following rules of logic and forming ideas based on facts that are true

logisch

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

oplettend, lettend

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

trots, proud

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

koppig, hardnekkig

showing no visible signs of feelings

onbewogen, emotieloos

feeling or displaying no compassion

onverschillig, medeloos

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

ijdel, verwaand