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SAT Woordvaardigheden 1 - Les 47

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hierarchy
hierarchy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

hiërarchie, rangorde

hiërarchie, rangorde

Ex: In the company hierarchy, team leaders report to managers, and managers report to directors. 
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hieroglyphic
hieroglyphic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

hiëroglief, hiërogliefenschrift

hiëroglief, hiërogliefenschrift

Ex: Understanding hieroglyphics requires knowledge of both the symbols and the context in which they were written. 
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adversary
adversary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

tegenstander, vijand

tegenstander, vijand

Ex: In the final round of the chess tournament, he faced his toughest adversary yet. 
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adverse
adverse
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

against someone or something's advantage

ongunstig, tegenovergesteld

ongunstig, tegenovergesteld

Ex: The adverse effects of smoking on health are well-documented. 
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adversity
adversity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

tegenspoed,  ongeluk

tegenspoed, ongeluk

Ex: She showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities. 
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gestation
gestation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth

zwangerschap

zwangerschap

Ex: Doctors monitor the progress of gestation through regular check-ups and ultrasound scans. 
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to germinate
to germinate
[werkwoord]

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

ontkiemen, uitlopen

ontkiemen, uitlopen

Ex: After a few days in the moist soil, the seeds began to germinate. 
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to relinquish
to relinquish
[werkwoord]

to give up, surrender, or part with a possession, right, or claim

afstand doen van, opgeven

afstand doen van, opgeven

Ex: For the sake of the team, she chose to relinquish her leadership role. 
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reliquary
reliquary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a box or case for holding and displaying sacred objects

reliekschrijn, reliekhouder

reliekschrijn, reliekhouder

Ex: In the museum, a medieval reliquary was exhibited, its intricate designs hinting at the importance of its once-housed relic. 
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to relish
to relish
[werkwoord]

to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

genieten van, smetten

genieten van, smetten

Ex: She relished the opportunity to travel to new and exotic destinations. 
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relic
relic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

relikwie, overblijfsel

relikwie, overblijfsel

Ex: The museum displayed a relic from the Bronze Age, drawing historians from all over the country. 
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erudite
erudite
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

geleerd, erudiet

geleerd, erudiet

Ex: The erudite professor's research has significantly contributed to advancements in the field of neuroscience. 
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erudition
erudition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

deep, extensive learning or knowledge

eruditie, diepgaande kennis

eruditie, diepgaande kennis

Ex: His essays reflect the erudition he acquired from years of study in libraries around the world. 
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lackadaisical
lackadaisical
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

idle, indolent, or showing little effort, often in a dreamy or unmotivated way

lusteloos, lui

lusteloos, lui

Ex: He gave a lackadaisical wave as he walked past. 
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lackluster
lackluster
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness

dof, glansloos

dof, glansloos

Ex: Her hair looked lackluster after several days without washing, losing its usual shine. 
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to perceive
to perceive
[werkwoord]

to realize through the senses

waarnemen, beseffen

waarnemen, beseffen

Ex: As she touched the fabric, she perceived its softness and knew it was made of silk. 
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perceptive
perceptive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

scherpzinnig, perceptief

scherpzinnig, perceptief

Ex: She is very perceptive and notices details others overlook. 
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to incarcerate
to incarcerate
[werkwoord]

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

gevangenzetten,  opsluiten

gevangenzetten, opsluiten

Ex: After the trial, he was promptly incarcerated in a high-security prison. 
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incarceration
incarceration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

gevangenschap, opsluiting

gevangenschap, opsluiting

Ex: Many activists are pushing for alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders. 
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incarnate
incarnate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

existing in a physical form, especially in reference to a quality or concept

geïncarneerd, belichaamd

geïncarneerd, belichaamd

Ex: The villain in the story was evil incarnate, showing no mercy to anyone. 
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