Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 1 - 1D

an attempt by a group of people with a common ideology or goal working together to influence or change political policies and systems

politieke beweging

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

gedaanteverwisseling

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

geleidelijk

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

toenemend

very attractive in an unusual way

zeer aantrekkelijk

the length of the space that is between two places or points

afstand

looking exhausted, tired, or unwell, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

verwilderd

a considerable quantity or amount of something

geweldige deal

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

iemand ondersteunen

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

procureur

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

gefocust en aandachtig

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

netelige positie

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

strafbaar stellen

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

held

showing kindness, empathy, and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

medelijdend

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

medeleven

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

moed

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

moedig

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

toewijding

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

geëngageerd persoon

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

volharding

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

waardigheid

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

verheffen

the quality of being modest, unpretentious, and not overly proud of oneself

nederigheid

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

nederig persoon

something, such as a brilliant idea that comes to mind suddenly

inspiratie

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirerend

the quality of continuing to work towards a goal or task despite facing obstacles or difficulties

volharding

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

middelen

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

vindingrijk

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

wil

eager, interested, or ready to do something

gretig