Boek Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 7 - Deel 1

to use something without care or more than needed

verspillen

to cause or give rise to something

genereren

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

gemiddeld

to make something using raw materials or different components

produceren

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastic

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

fles

to break down into simpler parts or substances

ontbinden

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

weggooien

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terechtkomen

to provide something needed or wanted

leveren

to give food to a person or an animal

voeden

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

stemmen

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

raad

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

gecontamineerd

consisting of poisonous substances

toxisch

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chemisch

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

gebrek

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

onderhoud

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

verdrijven

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

huur

as a result of a specific cause or reason

vanwege

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

als gevolg daarvan

used to introduce the reason of something happening

vanwege

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

door

regarding or affecting the entire world

globaal

the state of being without a job

werkloosheid

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hongersnood

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

globale opwarming

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

regering

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corruptie

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

infectieziekte

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

geweld

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politiek

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

onvrede

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

armoede

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

recessie

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

drijven

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

fabriek

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

pompen

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

negeren

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

wet

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

beheer

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publiciteit

someone in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

executive

to not move anymore

stoppen

the act of traveling in an airplane

vlucht