Boek Total English - Intermediate - Unit 6 - Les 3

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

onvruchtbaar land

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

cultureel

known by a lot of people

bekend

describing a country, state, etc. that has its own government

onafhankelijk

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

lokaal

recently invented, made, etc.

nieuw ding

a box or container in which items are packed

verpakking

having a texture characterized by the presence of particles similar to sand

zanderig

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

onvergetelijk

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropisch

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

avontuurlijk persoon

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

agressief persoon

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

mooi

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

moedig

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

slim

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

zelfverzekerd

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ruimdenkende

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

rijk genoeg

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

op een geweldige manier

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

iets veronderstellen

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

gelukkig

to emerge as a particular outcome

resulterend in iets

in a manner that is difficult or impossible to believe or comprehend

op een ongelooflijke manier