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Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Eenheid 3 - Referentie

Hier vindt u de woordenschat uit Unit 3 - Referentie in het Total English Advanced-cursusboek, zoals "nuchter", "lang verhaal", "uitgebreid", enz.

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plot

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

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biographical

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biografisch

biografisch

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sketch

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

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fake

made or intended to be like the original or real version of something

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myth

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

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tall story

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

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fairy tale

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

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legend

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

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anecdote

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdote

anekdote

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punch line

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

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joke

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

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white lie

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

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rumor

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

gerucht

gerucht

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gossip

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

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to elaborate

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

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hoax

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

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prone

having a tendency or inclination toward something

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exaggeration

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

overdrijving

overdrijving

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readable

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

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hooked

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

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moving

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

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gripping

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

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bookworm

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

boekworm,boekenliefhebber

boekworm,boekenliefhebber

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one-dimensional

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

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best-selling

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

bestverkocht,bestseller

bestverkocht,bestseller

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avid

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ijverig,enthousiast

ijverig,enthousiast

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to depict

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

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single-minded

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

éénpuntig,doelbewust

éénpuntig,doelbewust

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self-sufficient

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

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thick-skinned

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

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kind-hearted

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

goedehartig,vrijgevig

goedehartig,vrijgevig

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standoffish

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

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career-oriented

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

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level-headed

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

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absent-minded

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

verstrooid,dromerig

verstrooid,dromerig

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farce

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

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pun

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

woordspeling,kalambur

woordspeling,kalambur

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cartoon

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

tekenfilm,animatie

tekenfilm,animatie

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black humor

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

zwarte humor,duistere humor

zwarte humor,duistere humor

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surreal

unusual in a way that resembles a dream more than reality

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irony

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

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exaggeration

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

overdrijving

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satire

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

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to follow in one's footsteps

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

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dead end

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

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frosty

unfriendly, cold, or distant in one's demeanor or interactions with others

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reception

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

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under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

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stormy

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

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to call the shots

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

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firing line

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

vuurlijn,risicoloop

vuurlijn,risicoloop

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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

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warm

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

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to set one's sights on sth

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

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