Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 10 - 10D

to state that what one is saying is true

zweren, beweren

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

afschaffen, opheffen

an opponent or enemy

vijand, tegenstander

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

natie, land

the state of being free to think, act, and make choices without unnecessary restrictions or limitations imposed by others

vrijheid

to formally promise to do something

beloven, zich verbinden tot

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

tegenstander, vijand

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

menselijkheid, goedheid

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

wapens, gewapend personeel

the collective human population, including both men and women

mensheid, de mens

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

uitroeien, uitbannen

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

terechtkomen op, ten diepste

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

profiteren van, kapitaliseren op

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

ophemelen, aanprijzen

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation