Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 10 - 10A

Hier vindt u de woordenschat uit Unit 10 t/m 10A in het Insight Upper-Intermediate cursusboek, zoals "gemeenschappelijk", "etnisch", "distributie", etc.

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communal

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

gemeenschappelijk, collectief

Ex: The tribe communal traditions passed down for generations .

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freeloader

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

profiteur, gratisrijder

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the freeloader.

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democratically

[bijwoord]

in a manner that is based on principles of democracy

democratisch, democratisch gezien

Ex: Laws and regulations are democratically through the legislative process .

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egalitarian

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

egalitair, gelijkheids-

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy , ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued .

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to wear the trousers

[Zinsdeel]

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

Ex: Their mother wore the trousers in family matters .

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collateral

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

zekerheid, onderpand

Ex: The entrepreneur pledged his stock portfolio collateral to secure the business loan needed to expand his company .

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momentum

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

momentum, stroomversnelling

Ex: momentum depends on market stability .

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law enforcement

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

wetshandhaving, handhaving van de wet

Ex: Law enforcement agencies work to prevent crime.

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ethnic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

etnisch, volkskundig

Ex: Ethnic music and dance performances entertain audiences with their rhythmic beats and expressive movements.

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diversity

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversiteit, verscheidenheid

Ex: The city 's culinary scene is known for diversity, offering a variety of cuisines from different countries .

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minority

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minderheid, kleine groep

Ex: He is researching the history minority communities in the area .

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right

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

recht, aanspraak

Ex: Human rights include the right to life, liberty, and security.

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civic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

officially relating to or connected with a city or town

civiel, gemeentelijk

Ex: She volunteers for civic projects .

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engagement

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

verloving, engagement

Ex: They decided to delay engagement party until after the holidays .

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distribution

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distributie, uitdeling

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wealth

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

rijkdom, vermogen

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common good

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the benefit or welfare of all members of a community or society, rather than the interests of a single individual or group

gemeenschappelijk welzijn, gemeente belang

Ex: The mayor ’s decision prioritized common good over profits .

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majority rule

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a decision-making system in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is considered the winning option

meerderheidsregel, meerderheidsbesluit

Ex: Some argue majority rule can ignore minority rights .

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social

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

sociaal, maatschappelijk

Ex: Economic factors can social mobility and access to opportunities within society .

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responsibility

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

verantwoordelijkheid, plicht

Ex: Parents have responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .

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equal opportunity

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the principle that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed or access certain opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, etc.

gelijke kansen, gelijke mogelijkheden

Ex: True progress comes from equal opportunity for all .

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extreme

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very high in intensity or degree

extreem, uiterst

Ex: The movie extreme acts of courage and heroism in the face of adversity .

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mainstream

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

de mainstream, de heersende mening

Ex: His views were considered outside mainstream of political thought .

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reactionary

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

strongly against any political or social changes or any new ideas

reactionair, conservatief

Ex: She found reactionary policies to be out of touch with current needs .

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secular

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not concerned or connected with religion

wereldlijk, niet-religieus

Ex: Secular organizations advocate for the separation of church and state in public affairs .

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alternative

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternatief, keuzemogelijkheid

Ex: When the restaurant was full , we had to consider alternative for dinner .

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class-based

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a system) organized or structured according to social or economic classes, where individuals are grouped based on their social status, income level, or occupation

klasse-gebaseerd, klassegebonden

Ex: Many social reforms aim to class-based barriers that prevent equal access to resources .

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moderate

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

gematigd, matig

Ex: She is moderate person who listens to all sides before making decisions .

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