Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Unit 3 - Les 2

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

aangrijpend

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

best verkopende

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

in beweging

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

leesbaar

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

boekenworm

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

eendimensionaal

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

verslaafd

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

fascinerend

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

gewaardeerd

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

betrokken

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

gretig

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

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

verweerd

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

verziend

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

hel-verhoger

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

eenling

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

zelfbewust

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

uitgewassen

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

snelbewegend

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

heethoofdig

(of a person) putting in diligent effort towards one's tasks or goals, showing dedication and determination

hardwerkend

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ruimdenkende

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

knap

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

vrij denken

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

vrolijk

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

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

zelfvoorzienend

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

dikhuidig

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

goedhartig

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

geïsoleerde persoon

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

carrièregerichte

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

verstrooid