Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Unit 6 - Les 3

a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

charisma

hard to achieve, find, remember, or define

ontwijkend, moeilijk te bereiken

to corrupt or influence someone or something with a particular idea, belief, or ideology, often in a contagious or spreading manner

infecteren, besmetten

the range or distance within which a sound or voice can be heard

hoorafstand, geluidsbereik

having an appealing and persuasive personality that attracts and influences others

charismatisch, aantrekkelijk

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirerend, aanmoedigend

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

waardig, eerbiedwaardig

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

afstandelijk, koel

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idealistisch, utopisch

able to work continuously without becoming exhausted

onvermoeibaar, altijd bezig

able to be trusted or relied on

betrouwbaar, vertrouwenswaardig

determined, firm, and unwavering in one's beliefs, decisions, or actions

vastberaden, doordacht

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

trillen, weven

friendly and easy to talk to, making others feel comfortable and welcome in one's presence

toegankelijk, vriendelijk

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

corrupt, omkoopbaar

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

onopvallend, gewone

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

a sense of seriousness, dignity, or importance that commands respect and attention from others

ernst, gewicht