Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 1 - 1A

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

hersteld worden

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

iets overwinnen

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

belemmering

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

klap

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovatief

causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

revolutionair

referring to something that is original and pioneering in its field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

baanbrekend

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

voordeel

the act of making it harder for someone or something to achieve a goal or complete a task

hinder

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

iets overwinnen

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

vindingrijkheid

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

optimisme

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

medeleven

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

logisch en meelevend

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

verplichting

the tolerance to accept things that are difficult or annoying without expressing complaint or anger

geduld

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

ijver

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfectionisme

to briefly look at someone or something

kijken

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

scheelzien

to look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes

staren

to see something or someone for a short moment of time, often without getting a full or detailed view of it

vluchtig zien

to stare with one's mouth open in amazement or wonder

gapen

to take a quick and often secretive look at something or someone

gluren

to stare in surprise or wonder with one's mouth open

gapen