Boek Four Corners 4 - Unit 6 Les A

a method or style according to which something is done

wijze, methode

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idealistisch, idealiserend

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

competitief, concurrerend

active and full of energy

energiek, levendig

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

onafhankelijk, zelfstandig

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

logisch, rationeel

displaying or having creativity or originality

indringend, verbeeldingsvol

hardworking, committed, and deeply engaged in the pursuit of a particular goal or objective

studieus, ijverig

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelse, opstandig

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

trouw, loyaal

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

gebeuren, voorvallen

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

actief, energiek

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiast, gepassioneerd

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

zonder, zonder dat

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

besluit, beslissing

to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

baseren, funderen

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

feit, werkelijkheid

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

creatief, innoverend

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

doorbrengen, verbringen

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

volgen, nawijzen

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

regel, voorschrift

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

ondersteunen, steunen

an individual who actively seeks for positive change in established systems or institutions

hervormer, reformer

an individual or group who helps people who are in need, often through charitable actions, with the aim of improving their lives

hulpverlener, helper

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

presteerder, succesvolle professional

someone who highly regards personal freedom and self-sufficiency, valuing individual rights and freedoms over the interests of the group or community

individualist, individualistische persoon

someone whose job is examining the causes, etc. of an accident or crime

onderzoeker, detective

an individual or group who strongly supports a particular political party, government, or leader and defends their policies, even in the face of opposition or criticism

loyalist, aanhanger

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

enthousiast, liefhebber

someone who competes against another person or group with the intention of winning, proving themselves, or achieving a specific goal

uitdager, concurrent

a country or person who tries to persuade other countries or people to stop quarreling or fighting

vredestichter, bemiddelaar

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfect, uitstekend

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieus, streberig

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

gevoelig, sensitief

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

verantwoordelijk, plichtsgetrouw

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

hardwerkend, ijverig

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimistisch, hoopvol

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

spontaan, onmiddellijk

full of happiness and positivity

vrolijk, opgewekt

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

pretentieloos, plezierig

possessing great strength or force

krachtig, sterk

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

situatie, toestand

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflict, twist

calm and not easily worried or upset

ontspannen, gemakkelijk in de omgang

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

persoonlijkheid, karakter

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

type, soort