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Boek Solutions - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 4 - 4A - Deel 2

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vibrant
vibrant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dynamisch, energiek

dynamisch, energiek

Ex: Despite her age , she remains vibrant and full of life .Ondanks haar leeftijd blijft ze **levendig** en vol leven.
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everything but the kitchen sink

a collection of many different things or items, often excessive or unnecessary, that includes almost everything that could be taken or brought along

Ex: They decorated the party venue with streamers, balloons, and all sorts of decorationseverything but the kitchen sink.
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a whale of time
a whale of time
[Zinsdeel]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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home from home
home from home
[Zinsdeel]

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: The lodge was so warm and inviting that it became a home from home for the hikers.
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in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

Ex: The farmhouse was hidden in the middle of nowhere, providing a peaceful retreat from the noise and busyness of city life.
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just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

Ex: A weekend getaway to the peaceful countryside was just what the doctor ordered to escape the stress of city life.
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break
break
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

pauze,  rust

pauze, rust

Ex: They grabbed a quick snack during the break.Ze pakten een snelle snack tijdens de **pauze**.
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physically
physically
[bijwoord]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

fysiek, lichamelijk

fysiek, lichamelijk

Ex: The cold weather affected them physically, causing shivers .Het koude weer trof hen **fysiek**, wat rillingen veroorzaakte.
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to meet
to meet
[werkwoord]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

ontmoeten, samenkomen

ontmoeten, samenkomen

Ex: The two friends decided to meet at the movie theater before the show .De twee vrienden besloten elkaar in de bioscoop te **ontmoeten** voor de voorstelling.
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people
people
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of humans

mensen, volk

mensen, volk

Ex: The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the victory .**De mensen** verzamelden zich op het stadsplein om de overwinning te vieren.
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to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: A good night's sleep can do wonders to recharge your batteries and help you face the day ahead.
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to [take] it easy
to take it easy
[Zinsdeel]

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She’s been taking it easy this weekend, catching up on sleep.
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to pamper
to pamper
[werkwoord]

to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

verwennen, vertroetelen

verwennen, vertroetelen

Ex: After the stressful exam period , she likes to pamper her friends with homemade treats and movie nights .Na de stressvolle examenperiode houdt ze ervan om haar vrienden te **verwennen** met zelfgemaakte lekkernijen en filmavonden.
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spa
spa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large tub containing hot water and a device that moves the water, which people use to refresh their body

spa, jacuzzi

spa, jacuzzi

Ex: A luxurious spa with warm water helps reduce stress .Een luxe **spa** met warm water helpt stress te verminderen.
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to try
to try
[werkwoord]

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

proberen, testen

proberen, testen

Ex: She tried the new workout routine and found it challenging .Ze **probeerde** de nieuwe workoutroutine en vond het uitdagend.
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local
local
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

lokaal, regionaal

lokaal, regionaal

Ex: He 's a regular at the local pub , where he enjoys catching up with friends .Hij is een vaste klant in de **lokale** kroeg, waar hij graag bijpraat met vrienden.
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to soak up
to soak up
[werkwoord]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

opzuigen, onderdompelen

opzuigen, onderdompelen

Ex: In the bustling market, they eagerly soaked the local flavors up by trying various street foods.In de bruisende markt **absorbeerden** ze gretig de lokale smaken door verschillende straatvoedsel te proberen.
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sun
sun
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

zon, dagster

zon, dagster

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.De zonnebloem draaide haar gezicht naar de **zon**.
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to see
to see
[werkwoord]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

zien, opmerken

zien, opmerken

Ex: They saw a flower blooming in the garden.Ze zagen een bloem bloeien in de tuin.
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sight
sight
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

aanblik,  zicht

aanblik, zicht

Ex: The sight of the bustling city from the skyscraper 's top floor was breathtaking .Het **zicht** op de bruisende stad vanaf de bovenste verdieping van de wolkenkrabber was adembenemend.
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to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.
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to have
to have
[werkwoord]

to hold or own something

hebben, bezitten

hebben, bezitten

Ex: He has a Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science .Hij **heeft** een Bachelor diploma in Computerwetenschappen.
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new
new
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

recently invented, made, etc.

nieuw, vers

nieuw, vers

Ex: A new energy-efficient washing machine was introduced to reduce household energy consumption .Een **nieuwe** energiezuinige wasmachine werd geïntroduceerd om het energieverbruik van huishoudens te verminderen.
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experience
experience
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

ervaring

ervaring

Ex: Life experience teaches us valuable lessons that we carry with us throughout our lives .Levens**ervaring** leert ons waardevolle lessen die we ons hele leven met ons meedragen.
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[werkwoord]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

genieten, leuk vinden

genieten, leuk vinden

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .Ondanks de regen **genoten** ze van het buitenconcert.
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nightlife
nightlife
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

nachtleven, avondvermaak

nachtleven, avondvermaak

Ex: She loves the nightlife scene , especially the energetic dance clubs and rooftop bars .Ze houdt van het **nachtleven**, vooral de energieke danceclubs en rooftopbars.
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to describe
to describe
[werkwoord]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

beschrijven, omschrijven

beschrijven, omschrijven

Ex: The scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings .De wetenschapper gebruikte grafieken en tabellen om de onderzoeksresultaten te **beschrijven**.
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place
place
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

plaats, locatie

plaats, locatie

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breathtaking
breathtaking
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

adembenemend, verbluffend

adembenemend, verbluffend

Ex: Walking through the ancient ruins, I was struck by the breathtaking scale of the architecture and the rich history that surrounded me.Terwijl ik door de oude ruïnes liep, was ik onder de indruk van de **adembenemende** schaal van de architectuur en de rijke geschiedenis die mij omringde.
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dingy
dingy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

donker, vies

donker, vies

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .Ondanks zijn **sjofele** uiterlijk had het oude huis een zekere charme.
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dull
dull
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not reflecting or emitting much light

mat, dof

mat, dof

Ex: The dull lamplight cast shadows that made the room feel gloomy .Het **flauwe** lamplicht wierp schaduwen die de kamer somber deden aanvoelen.
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hospitable
hospitable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

gastvrij,  hartelijk

gastvrij, hartelijk

Ex: During our vacation , we experienced the hospitable culture of the region firsthand , encountering kindness at every turn .Tijdens onze vakantie hebben we de **gastvrije** cultuur van de regio uit de eerste hand ervaren, overal vriendelijkheid tegengekomen.
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mind-blowing
mind-blowing
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

causing great astonishment

verbijsterend, verbluffend

verbijsterend, verbluffend

Ex: The scientific discovery was so mind-blowing that it made headlines worldwide .De wetenschappelijke ontdekking was zo **verbijsterend** dat het wereldwijd krantenkoppen haalde.
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overcrowded
overcrowded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

overvol, overbevolkt

overvol, overbevolkt

Ex: The train was overcrowded, and there was barely enough room to stand .De trein was **overvol**, en er was nauwelijks genoeg ruimte om te staan.
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remote
remote
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

far away in space or distant in position

afgelegen, ver

afgelegen, ver

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .Het **afgelegen** boerderijhuis was omgeven door uitgestrekte velden met gewassen.
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inaccessible
inaccessible
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

ontoegankelijk

ontoegankelijk

Ex: She found the inaccessible area of the museum to be a fascinating mystery .Ze vond het **ontoegankelijke** gebied van het museum een fascinerend mysterie.
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rundown
rundown
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

vervallen, verwaarloosd

vervallen, verwaarloosd

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.De kleine **vervallen** winkel trok nauwelijks nog klanten aan.
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unique
unique
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

uniek, enkelvoudig

uniek, enkelvoudig

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .Dit gerecht heeft een **unieke** smaakcombinatie die verrassend goed is.
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unspoiled
unspoiled
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

ongerept, onbedorven

ongerept, onbedorven

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.De vrucht werd geplukt op het hoogtepunt van rijpheid en was nog **onbeschadigd** toen hij op de markt arriveerde.
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commercialized
commercialized
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

made into a commercial enterprise, especially with the aim of making a profit

gecommercialiseerd,  omgezet in een commercieel bedrijf

gecommercialiseerd, omgezet in een commercieel bedrijf

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