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SAT Woordvaardigheden 4 - Les 49

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persecution
persecution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views

vervolging, onderdrukking

vervolging, onderdrukking

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combustion
combustion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

verbranding, de verbranding

verbranding, de verbranding

Ex: Controlled combustion of waste materials in incinerators helps manage and reduce solid waste .Gecontroleerde **verbranding** van afvalmaterialen in verbrandingsovens helpt bij het beheren en verminderen van vast afval.
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rendition
rendition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, or other artistic work

Ex: The orchestra presented a faithful rendition of the classic symphony .
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percussion
percussion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument

Ex: Students perform percussion in the school band .
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resignation
resignation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

ontslag, ontslagbrief

ontslag, ontslagbrief

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unction
unction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

zalving, sacrament

zalving, sacrament

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provocation
provocation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a statement or action that causes anger or is intended to make someone upset or angry

provocatie

provocatie

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adulation
adulation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

vleierij,  persoonsverheerlijking

vleierij, persoonsverheerlijking

Ex: The adulation heaped upon the celebrity made her uncomfortable at times , as she preferred genuine connections over superficial praise .De **verering** die de beroemdheid ten deel viel, maakte haar soms ongemakkelijk, omdat ze de voorkeur gaf aan echte verbindingen boven oppervlakkig gepreek.
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imprecation
imprecation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger

vervloeking, verwensing

vervloeking, verwensing

Ex: The old book contained imprecations meant to bring misfortune to foes .Het oude boek bevatte **verwensingen** bedoeld om ongeluk over vijanden te brengen.
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trepidation
trepidation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

bevreesdheid, zorg

bevreesdheid, zorg

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .De onheilspellende wolken boven hun hoofd vervulden de dorpsbewoners met **angst**, uit angst voor een naderende storm.
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perdition
perdition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

verderf, afgrond

verderf, afgrond

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consternation
consternation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feeling of shock or confusion

ontsteltenis, verwarring

ontsteltenis, verwarring

Ex: She looked at the broken vase with consternation, wondering how it happened .Ze keek met **ontsteltenis** naar de gebroken vaas en vroeg zich af hoe het was gebeurd.
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adjuration
adjuration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action

smeekbede, verzoek

smeekbede, verzoek

Ex: The priest 's adjuration inspired the community to unite .De **smeekbede** van de priester inspireerde de gemeenschap om zich te verenigen.
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obsession
obsession
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsessie, dwang

obsessie, dwang

Ex: The obsession with celebrity culture often leads people to ignore their own personal growth .De **obsessie** met beroemdheidscultuur leidt ertoe dat mensen vaak hun eigen persoonlijke groei negeren.
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recrimination
recrimination
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

tegenbeschuldiging, wederzijdse beschuldigingen

tegenbeschuldiging, wederzijdse beschuldigingen

Ex: The team 's failure led to a round of recriminations among the project members .Het falen van het team leidde tot een ronde van **wederzijdse beschuldigingen** onder de projectleden.
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justification
justification
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

rechtvaardiging

rechtvaardiging

Ex: His justification for missing the meeting was that he had an unavoidable family emergency .Zijn **rechtvaardiging** voor het missen van de vergadering was dat hij een onvermijdelijke familie-noodsituatie had.
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collusion
collusion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

samenspanning, collusie

samenspanning, collusie

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .**Samenspanning** onder de leden van de commissie leidde tot oneerlijke biedpraktijken.
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conjunction
conjunction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

Ex: The conjunction of factors made the result unavoidable .
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supposition
supposition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

veronderstelling, hypothese

veronderstelling, hypothese

Ex: They acted under the supposition that the meeting was canceled .Ze handelden onder de **veronderstelling** dat de vergadering was geannuleerd.
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liaison
liaison
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a channel for communication between groups

verbinding

verbinding

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