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SAT Woordvaardigheden 6 - Les 24

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leeward
[bijwoord]

in a direction or position away from the wind

afwaarts, leezijde

afwaarts, leezijde

Ex: By the time they realized, the dinghy had already drifted leeward, making it difficult to return to shore.
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quaint
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

bijzonder, excentriek

bijzonder, excentriek

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.
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forlorn
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not likely to happen or succeed

verlaten, hopeloos

verlaten, hopeloos

Ex: Despite his forlorn hope of winning the lottery, he bought a ticket every week.
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hirsute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a man) shaggy and covered with a lot of hair

harig, vezelachtig

harig, vezelachtig

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gauche
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

ongemanierd, onhandig

ongemanierd, onhandig

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.
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dulcet
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

zoet, lilting

zoet, lilting

Ex: The garden was a sanctuary of dulcet beauty, with delicate flowers blooming in vibrant colors.
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ribald
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

schoftachtig, grof

schoftachtig, grof

Ex: Her ribald comments at the dinner table left everyone blushing and speechless.
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lucid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

duidelijk, helder

duidelijk, helder

Ex: The contract was lucid language , leaving no room for misinterpretation .
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overt
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

openlijk, duidelijk

openlijk, duidelijk

Ex: The teacherovert praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .
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covert
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

verborgen, stiekem

verborgen, stiekem

Ex: The agentcovert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .
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steadfast
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing a consistent and unswerving commitment to a cause, person, or principle

standvastig, onwrikbaar

standvastig, onwrikbaar

Ex: Their steadfast love endured through trials, creating a strong and lasting bond.
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bizarre
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizar, vreemd

bizar, vreemd

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .
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bogus
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

valse, nep

valse, nep

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .
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liege
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to or owing allegiance or loyalty, especially in a feudal context

leenheerlijk, vazal

leenheerlijk, vazal

Ex: She inherited vast estates from her liege ancestors, along with the responsibility to govern them justly.
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reliant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

afhankelijk,  afhankelijk van

afhankelijk, afhankelijk van

Ex: She realized she had reliant on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts .
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slipshod
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by carelessness, lack of attention to detail, or sloppy execution

slordig, onzorgvuldig

slordig, onzorgvuldig

Ex: slipshod handling of the project 's budget led to overspending and financial losses for the company .
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rancid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

ranzig, verderfelijk

ranzig, verderfelijk

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.
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prolix
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

overly long and wordy, often to the point of being tedious

Ex: The lawyer's prolix presentation frustrated the judge, who requested a summary instead.
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snide
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

snerpend, spottend

snerpend, spottend

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.
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