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SAT Woordvaardigheden 4 - Les 35

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frenetic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenetisch, hastig

frenetisch, hastig

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
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frantic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

wanhopig, paniekerig

wanhopig, paniekerig

Ex: frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
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lexicon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

lexicon, woordenlijst

lexicon, woordenlijst

Ex: Building a lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .
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lexicography
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

lexicografie, woordenboekenstudie

lexicografie, woordenboekenstudie

Ex: lexicography provides insights into how language evolves and how dictionaries reflect that change .
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lexicographer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

lexicograaf, woordenboekmaker

lexicograaf, woordenboekmaker

Ex: lexicographer collaborated with a team of linguists and researchers to update the dictionary with new words and definitions .
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parallel
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

evenwijdig, parallell

evenwijdig, parallell

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .
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to paralyze
[werkwoord]

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

verlamming veroorzaken, verlammen

verlamming veroorzaken, verlammen

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .
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parasite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

parasiet, wurm

parasiet, wurm

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
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disrepute
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

slecht aanzien, wanprestige

slecht aanzien, wanprestige

Ex: The restaurantdisrepute spread quickly after the food poisoning incident .
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disreputable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

berucht, onbetamelijk

berucht, onbetamelijk

Ex: The politiciandisreputable actions led to a significant decline in public support and trust .
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to hap
[werkwoord]

to happen by chance

gebeuren, vallen

gebeuren, vallen

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what hap in the coming days .
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haphazard
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

with no particular order and planning

willekeurig, slordig

willekeurig, slordig

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.
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to obligate
[werkwoord]

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

verplichten, dwingen

verplichten, dwingen

Ex: The terms of the loan obligate the borrower to make monthly repayments with a fixed interest rate.
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oblong
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an elongated shape as an oval

ovaalvormig, langwerpig

ovaalvormig, langwerpig

Ex: oblong loaf of bread was freshly baked and had a delicious , crispy crust .
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obloquy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

smaad, laster

smaad, laster

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plaintiff
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

eiser, klager

eiser, klager

Ex: During the trial , plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .
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plaintive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

klagend, treurig

klagend, treurig

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
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to insinuate
[werkwoord]

to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

insinueren, subtiel invoeren

insinueren, subtiel invoeren

Ex: insinuated her way into the social circle by attending events where she knew influential members would be present .
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to insulate
[werkwoord]

to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

isolerende, afschermen

isolerende, afschermen

Ex: The insulates the company 's internal network from external threats and unauthorized access .
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insouciant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

onbevangen, zorgeloos

onbevangen, zorgeloos

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .
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