SAT Woordvaardigheden 6 - Les 20

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

to ward off or prevent something undesirable from happening

afweren

to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

verwerpen

to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range

verkorten

to take part in an activity

ergens aan deelnemen

to provide a gift or quality, to someone or something, often implying a permanent gift or quality

begiftigen

to adhere firmly or stick closely to something

klieven

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

herroepen

to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept

aanduiden

to necessitate or result in a logical consequence or outcome

met zich meebrengen

to bring up a topic or question for discussion

opperen

to produce a harsh, grating sound or to utter with a rough, grating tone

raspen

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

iemand bespotten

to express great regret or sorrow for something

to create a humorous or exaggerated representation of someone or something by distorting their features or characteristics

karikatuur

to overrun in large numbers

onveilig maken

to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death

nalaten

to systematically collect and record demographic data about a population

volkstelling

to complain or show one's dissatisfaction with something

gezeur