Boek Insight - Gevorderd - Eenheid 7 - 7D

not following traditional or commonly accepted ways of thinking or doing things, instead preferring new or different approaches

onconventioneel

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

sjiek

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

glanzend

done or arranged without any particular order or plan, often resulting in a random or chaotic outcome

lukraak

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

pronk

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asymmetrie

having many different aspects, features, or abilities

veelzijdig

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

onderpresteerder

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

naoorlogs

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democratisch

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

theater gordijn

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

dateren van vóór

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorail-trein

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

in het geheim

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

discriminatie

to make someone extremely angry

iemand extreem boos maken

to become extremely angry with someone or something

buitensporig boos worden

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

nuttige informatiebronnen

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

volkomen vergeten worden

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

spreken in het openbaar

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

iemand op een vernederende manier verslaan

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

dansen

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

verbazingwekkend presteren

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

op het huis

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

iets verbeteren voor betere resultaten

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

op de best mogelijke manier

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

de basis leggen voor iets

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

ga eromheen

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

wanneer iets dramatisch achteruit gaat

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

vanaf het begin ergens bij betrokken zijn