Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 2 - 2C

ignored or not given enough attention or care

verwaarloosd

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

naar beneden rennen

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or benefits

de moeite waard

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

verlaten

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

verkwistend

characterized by growth and success

gezond

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

aantrekkelijk

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

(of a place) having people living in it

bewoond

(of a person) capable of performing tasks or completing work with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

efficiënt

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

vernieuwen

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

onaantrekkelijk

lacking any purpose, aim, or goal

triviaal

related to or characteristic of a city or town

stedelijk

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

landschap

a small structure, often found at bus stops, that provides cover and shelter for passengers waiting for a bus, typically consisting of walls and a roof

bushokje

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

pad

a very tall building with many floors

wolkenkrabber

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

verkeersbord

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrieel

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

goed

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

parkeermeter

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

zebra

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

verkeersdrempel

to cover or close off a window, door, or other opening with wooden boards

aan boord gaan

(of a building) to fall apart

afbrokkelen

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

verlaten

to grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

bloeien

rich and financially successful

financieel succesvol

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

opnieuw poetsen

physically strong and healthy

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

armoedig