Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Unit 3 - Les 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

meeslepend, spannend

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

bestverkocht, bestseller

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

ontroerend, emotioneel

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

leesbaar, aangenaam om te lezen

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

boekworm, boekenliefhebber

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

eendimensionaal, lineair

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

verslaafd, gehookt

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interessant, aantrekkelijk

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

gewaardeerd, begrepen

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

betrokken, deelgenomen

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ijverig, enthousiast

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

afbeelden, beschrijven

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

weerbestendig, door het weer aangetast

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

verziend, vooruitziend

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

mischel, kwajongen

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

maverick, eigenzinnig persoon

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

zelfbewust, ongemakkelijk

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

verbleekt, verbleekt

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

snelle, dynamische

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

snel kwaad, opvliegend

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

hardwerkend, ijverig

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

open-minded, tolerant

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

knap, aantrekkelijk

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

vrijdenkend, onafhankelijk

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

pretliefhebbend, blijmoedig

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

éénpuntig, doelbewust

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

zelfvoorzienend, autonoom

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

dikke huid, ongevoelig voor kritiek

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

goedehartig, vrijgevig

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

afstandelijk, gereserveerd

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

carrièregericht, beroepsgericht

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

verstrooid, dromerig