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SAT Woordvaardigheden 2 - Les 31

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guile
guile
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes

list, bedrog

list, bedrog

Ex: Politicians often rely on guile like spin and rhetoric to portray their opponents' policies in a negative light. 
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guileless
guileless
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

sincere and free from deceit

argeloos, oprecht

argeloos, oprecht

Ex: Her guileless smile made everyone feel at ease. 
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peaceable
peaceable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

vredelievend, verzoenend

vredelievend, verzoenend

Ex: John tries to be peaceable and usually handles disagreements calmly, but he has been known to lose his temper on occasion. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

vredig, rustig

vredig, rustig

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
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hardhearted
hardhearted
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

hardvochtig, gevoelloos

hardvochtig, gevoelloos

Ex: John was a hardhearted man who never showed any kindness toward those in need. 
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hardihood
hardihood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

stoutmoedigheid, moed

stoutmoedigheid, moed

Ex: Growing up poor on a farm developed in her a hardihood and strength of character that served her well throughout her life. 
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hardy
hardy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong and well-built physique

robuust, sterk

robuust, sterk

Ex: You need a hardy body to be a firefighter since the work involves heavy lifting, carrying equipment and battling blazes for hours. 
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definite
definite
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

definitief, duidelijk

definitief, duidelijk

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
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definitive
definitive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

definitief, beslissend

definitief, beslissend

Ex: The Supreme Court ruling established definitive legal criteria for determining separation of church and state issues going forward. 
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to inure
to inure
[werkwoord]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

afharden, wennen

afharden, wennen

Ex: Soldiers quickly inure themselves to extreme conditions. 
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inured
inured
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

gewend, gehard

gewend, gehard

Ex: The miners are so inured to hazardous working conditions after decades on the job that danger no longer concerns them. 
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mordant
mordant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors

bijtend, corrosief

bijtend, corrosief

Ex: Tanners use mordant chemicals like alum, chrome, and vegetable tannins to set dyes and preserve animal hides during the leather-making process. 
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mordacious
mordacious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

bijtend, agressief

bijtend, agressief

Ex: The dog had become mordacious after being mistreated and would bite anyone who approached. 
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eminent
eminent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

higher or taller than the things or people nearby in a way that draws attention

uitstekend, hoog

uitstekend, hoog

Ex: The statue stood eminent above the square, visible from every corner. 
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eminence
eminence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field

uitmuntendheid, aanzien

uitmuntendheid, aanzien

Ex: She has reached eminence as one of the most influential figures in modern art history. 
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rote
rote
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

uit het hoofd leren, mechanisch leren

uit het hoofd leren, mechanisch leren

Ex: I tried to avoid rote memorization and instead focus on conceptual learning. 
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rotary
rotary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

roterend, draaiend

roterend, draaiend

Ex: The rotary dial on the old telephone was used to dial numbers. 
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rotund
rotund
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

rond, bolvormig

rond, bolvormig

Ex: The rotund shape of the planet resembled a large beach ball in telescope photos. 
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to deport
to deport
[werkwoord]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

deporteren, uitzetten

deporteren, uitzetten

Ex: The immigration officers deport undocumented immigrants who are found living in the country illegally. 
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deportment
deportment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

gedrag, houding

gedrag, houding

Ex: The doorman greeted guests with polite decorum and proper deportment, as expected in such an upscale establishment. 
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