Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 4 - 4A

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 4 - 4A in het Insight Upper-Intermediate cursusboek, zoals "last", "in tweestrijd", "agressie", etc.

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engineer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingenieur, technicus

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .De **ingenieur** houdt toezicht op de aanleg en het onderhoud van wegen en bruggen.

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to cause

[werkwoord]

to make something happen, usually something bad

veroorzaken, teweegbrengen

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .Roken staat bekend om het **veroorzaken** van verschillende gezondheidsproblemen.

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burden

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

last, verantwoordelijkheid

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .De milieu-impact van industriële vervuiling is een **last** die toekomstige generaties zullen moeten dragen.

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obese

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obees, overgewicht

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .**Dikke** kinderen lopen een hoger risico om later in hun leven chronische ziekten te ontwikkelen.

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to screen

[werkwoord]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

screenen, onderzoeken

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .De apotheker **screente** klanten op symptomen van COVID-19 voordat hij hen toestond de apotheek binnen te gaan.

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mind

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

geest, verstand

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .Lezen stimuleert **de geest** en verbreedt het perspectief.

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to shift

[werkwoord]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

veranderen, verschuiven

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .De gemeenschapsleiders hebben de bewoners met succes overgehaald om hun houding te **veranderen** ten aanzien van het omarmen van duurzame levenspraktijken.

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obesity

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesitas, overgewicht

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Het aanpakken van **obesitas** vereist een veelzijdige aanpak die het bevorderen van gezonde eetgewoonten, regelmatige lichaamsbeweging en gemeenschapsbrede initiatieven omvat.

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bald

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having little or no hair on the head

kaal, geschoren

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .De oudere heer had een netjes en verzorgd **kaal** hoofd, wat hem goed stond.

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baldness

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

kaalheid, haaruitval

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Hij merkte de eerste tekenen van **kaalheid** op in de late twintig.

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disabled

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

gehandicapt, invalide

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .De **gehandicapte** werknemer blinkt uit in zijn werk ondanks de uitdagingen die verband houden met zijn aandoening.

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disability

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

handicap, invaliditeit

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .**Handicap** mag iemand niet beletten om zijn doelen te bereiken.

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depressed

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

depressief, neerslachtig

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .

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depression

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depressie, melancholie

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .Hij sprak openlijk over zijn strijd met **depressie**, in de hoop anderen te helpen.

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aggressive

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

agressief, gewelddadig

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .Hij stond bekend om zijn **agressieve** speelstijl op het sportveld.

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aggression

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

agressie, vijandigheid

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deaf

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

partly or completely unable to hear

doof, slechthorend

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Hij leerde liplezen om gesprekken beter te begrijpen toen hij steeds **dover** werd.

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deafness

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

doofheid, toestand van doofheid

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .Vroege detectie van **doofheid** is essentieel voor betere resultaten.

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short-sighted

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

bijziend, kortzichtig

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shortsightedness

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

bijziendheid, gebrek aan langetermijnvisie

Ex: His shortsightedness prevented him from seeing the potential risks .Zijn **kortzichtigheid** verhinderde hem de potentiële risico's te zien.

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addictive

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

verslavend, gewenning veroorzakend

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .Velen vinden lichaamsbeweging **verslavend** na het ervaren van de positieve effecten op hun stemming en energie.

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addiction

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong desire to do or have something

verslaving, afhankelijkheid

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Ze ontwikkelde een **verslaving** aan het lezen van mysterieromans, waarbij ze er elke week een afmaakte.

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imperfect

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

onvolmaakt, gebrekkig

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .Het schilderij was boeiend maar **onvolmaakt**, met penseelstreken die licht ongelijk waren.

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imperfection

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

onvolmaaktheid, gebrek

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to slip one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: The combination to the safe slipped his mind, leaving him unable to access the important documents inside .

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to cross one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It did n't cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it .

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of two minds

[Zinsdeel]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .

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to get one's mind off something

[Zinsdeel]

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.

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to keep something in mind

[Zinsdeel]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

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to make up one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .

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to change one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him

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to give somebody a piece of one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.

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out of one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

Ex: She out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance .

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on one's mind

[Zinsdeel]

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: Planning the wedding has on their minds for months ; it 's a major focus of their conversations .

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