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SAT Woordvaardigheden 2 - Les 25

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to qualify
to qualify
[werkwoord]

to characterize something by denoting its distinct attributes, nature, or features

kwalificeren, karakteriseren

kwalificeren, karakteriseren

Ex: Eyewitnesses worked to qualify the suspect by attempting to recall distinguishing features that could aid identification. 
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qualitative
qualitative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or involving quality of something, not numbers or amounts

kwalitatief, gerelateerd aan kwaliteit

kwalitatief, gerelateerd aan kwaliteit

Ex: The qualitative analysis of the artwork focused on its emotional impact rather than its monetary value. 
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emphasis
emphasis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

special importance given to something over other items or considerations

nadruk, belang

nadruk, belang

Ex: The speaker placed emphasis on job creation and economic growth as the key priorities for their policy agenda. 
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to emphasize
to emphasize
[werkwoord]

to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it

benadrukken, uitlichten

benadrukken, uitlichten

Ex: The bold belt emphasized the waistline of the dress, creating an hourglass silhouette. 
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emphatic
emphatic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

leaving no room for alternative interpretation through strength of expression and certainty

nadrukkelijk, beslist

nadrukkelijk, beslist

Ex: The witness gave emphatic testimony, stressing key details and dates in her response. 
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to compute
to compute
[werkwoord]

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

berekenen, computeren

berekenen, computeren

Ex: Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions. 
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computation
computation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of calculating numerical results through the performance of math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

berekening

berekening

Ex: To check their answer, students did the computation again step-by-step on paper. 
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galvanic
galvanic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or involving the production of electricity through a chemical reaction

galvanisch, gerelateerd aan of betrokken bij de productie van elektriciteit door een chemische reactie

galvanisch, gerelateerd aan of betrokken bij de productie van elektriciteit door een chemische reactie

Ex: Zinc and copper electrodes immersed in saline solution generated a small galvanic current in the battery. 
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galvanism
galvanism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the production of electricity through chemical reactions

galvanisme, galvanische elektriciteit

galvanisme, galvanische elektriciteit

Ex: Students learned about galvanism by constructing simple cells that generated power through spontaneous redox reactions. 
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to galvanize
to galvanize
[werkwoord]

to make a muscle move using electricity

galvaniseren, elektrisch stimuleren

galvaniseren, elektrisch stimuleren

Ex: They attached the electrodes to strategically galvanize specific muscle groups in the rat abdominal wall. 
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arbor
arbor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a shelter in a park or garden, that is surrounded by plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, that people can sit under and relax

prieel, pergola

prieel, pergola

Ex: The backyard featured an arbor covered in wisteria that provided a shady nook for enjoying morning coffee. 
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arboreal
arboreal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

boomachtig, gerelateerd aan bomen

boomachtig, gerelateerd aan bomen

Ex: The tropical rainforest supports a rich diversity of arboreal plant life high in the canopy, including epiphytic orchids, ferns and bromeliads. 
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arboriculture
arboriculture
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, and vines

boomteelt, arboricultuur

boomteelt, arboricultuur

Ex: The city has an intensive arboriculture program that focuses on proper young tree establishment and long-term care practices. 
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discomfort
discomfort
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

ongemak, onbehagen

ongemak, onbehagen

Ex: Prolonged sitting in an awkward position can lead to muscle discomfort in the lower back and legs. 
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to discomfit
to discomfit
[werkwoord]

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

in verlegenheid brengen, ongemakkelijk maken

in verlegenheid brengen, ongemakkelijk maken

Ex: Her blunt honesty often discomfited those who expected polite small talk. 
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sociable
sociable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociaal, vriendelijk

sociaal, vriendelijk

Ex: Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events. 
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socialist
socialist
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to a system where resources are collectively owned and distributed equally among citizens

socialistisch

socialistisch

Ex: The socialist government implemented policies aimed at reducing income inequality and providing social welfare programs. 
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profuse
profuse
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

existing or occurring in large amounts

overvloedig, rijkelijk

overvloedig, rijkelijk

Ex: The garden was filled with profuse blooms, making it a vibrant and colorful sight. 
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profusion
profusion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unusually or even luxuriously large volume of people or things concentrated into an area

overvloed

overvloed

Ex: The buffet table offered a profusion of delectable dishes from which to choose. 
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profuseness
profuseness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality or state of something being present in large quantities that go beyond normal levels

overvloed, rijkdom

overvloed, rijkdom

Ex: Holiday displays often featured an eye-catching profuseness of festive lights, decorations and inflatables. 
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