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Boek Insight - Gevorderd - Eenheid 7 - 7D

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 7 - 7D in het Insight Advanced cursusboek, zoals "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming", etc.

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unconventional
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not following established customs or norms

onconventioneel, niet traditioneel

onconventioneel, niet traditioneel

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .Zijn **onconventionele** levensstijlkeuzes leidden vaak tot interessante gesprekken op sociale bijeenkomsten.
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swishy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

ruisend, ritsellend

ruisend, ritsellend

Ex: She loved the soughing noise of the silk fabric as she moved.Ze hield van het **ruisende** geluid van de zijden stof als ze bewoog.
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gleaming
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

glinsterend, stralend

glinsterend, stralend

Ex: The freshly waxed floors were gleaming, making the room appear larger and brighter.De vers gewaxte vloeren **glommen**, waardoor de kamer groter en lichter leek.
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haphazard
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

with no particular order and planning

ongeordend, willekeurig

ongeordend, willekeurig

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.De tuin zag er **wanordelijk** uit, met bloemen en onkruid die wild groeiden.
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flamboyance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

flamboyance, extravagantie

flamboyance, extravagantie

Ex: The artist 's flamboyance was evident in every piece of his work .De **extravagantie** van de kunstenaar was duidelijk in elk stuk van zijn werk.
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asymmetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

asymmetrie

asymmetrie

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Het bestuderen van **asymmetrie** helpt te begrijpen hoe vormen verschillen van perfect symmetrisch zijn.
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multifaceted
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having many different aspects or features

veelzijdig, multifacet

veelzijdig, multifacet

Ex: The city is known for its multifaceted culture , blending traditions from around the world .De stad staat bekend om zijn **veelzijdige** cultuur, die tradities van over de hele wereld mengt.
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underachiever
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

underachiever, zwakke leerling

underachiever, zwakke leerling

Ex: Her grades made her appear as an underachiever, but she was improving .Haar cijfers deden haar overkomen als een **underachiever**, maar ze verbeterde.
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postwar
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

naoorlogs, na de oorlog

naoorlogs, na de oorlog

Ex: Many cities underwent major reconstruction during the postwar years .Veel steden ondergingen een grote wederopbouw tijdens de **naoorlogse** jaren.
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democratic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

democratisch, gerelateerd aan democratie

democratisch, gerelateerd aan democratie

Ex: The democratic system fosters civic engagement and encourages active participation in public affairs .Het **democratische** systeem bevordert burgerbetrokkenheid en moedigt actieve deelname aan openbare aangelegenheden aan.
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subway
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro, ondergrondse

metro, ondergrondse

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Er zijn aangewezen zitplaatsen voor oudere en zwangere passagiers in de **metro**.
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backdrop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

achtergrond, decor

achtergrond, decor

Ex: The backdrop added depth and dimension to the stage , enhancing the overall visual impact of the production .Het **decor** voegde diepte en dimensie toe aan het podium, waardoor de algehele visuele impact van de productie werd verbeterd.
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to predate
[werkwoord]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

voorgaan, eerder bestaan

voorgaan, eerder bestaan

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.Vroege vormen van valuta **gaan vooraf** aan moderne monetaire systemen.
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monorail
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

monorail, eenrailspoorweg

monorail, eenrailspoorweg

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .Ingenieurs prezen de **monorail** vanwege zijn minimale voetafdruk en milieuvriendelijke ontwerp in vergelijking met traditionele railsystemen.
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in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door, bypassing official tryouts.
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glass ceiling
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

glazen plafond, onzichtbare barrière

glazen plafond, onzichtbare barrière

Ex: In the past , women and minorities encountered significant barriers due to the glass ceiling, hindering their professional growth and advancement .In het verleden ondervonden vrouwen en minderheden aanzienlijke belemmeringen vanwege het **glazen plafond**, wat hun professionele groei en vooruitgang belemmerde.
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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .
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to hit the roof
[Zinsdeel]

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: I am worried that she hit the ceiling when she learns about the surprise party we planned for her .
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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

Ex: Traveling is like a window to the world; you learn so much about different cultures and ways of life .
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(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex: In the excitement of the moment , their careful planning for the went out the window.
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to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.
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to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.
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to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: During the salsa class , participants were encouraged take the floor and practice their moves .
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to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: Her heartfelt acceptance speech brought the house down.
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on the house
[Zinsdeel]

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

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

Ex: The recent college graduate realized she needed to set her house in order before taking on a challenging new job - that meant creating budgets, meal plans, and schedules to get organized and prepared.
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used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The team played with such energy and coordination that they dominated the match, winning like a house on fire.
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to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex: What is stressed rather is that the same phenomenon provides the foundation for both historical tendencies.
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to go around
[werkwoord]

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

volstaan, beschikbaar zijn

volstaan, beschikbaar zijn

Ex: We have plenty of food to go around for all the guests at the party .We hebben genoeg eten om **rond te gaan** voor alle gasten op het feest.
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to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: With the unexpected drop in demand , the value of the collectibles went through the floor, leaving many investors in a precarious position .
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used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: If you want to influence the direction of the project , make sure to in on the ground floor to contribute your ideas from the beginning .
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