Boek Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - Woordenschat

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

met spanning op iets wachten

to submit a formal application or request for something

plaatsen

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

verminderen

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

iets goedmaken

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

iets verdragen

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

inhalen

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

ontsnappen

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

bedenken

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

iemand bewonderen

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

bijhouden