SAT Woordvaardigheden 6 - Les 27

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picayune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

considered to be of small importance or value

onbelangrijk, waardeloos

Ex: He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue.

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sacrosanct

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extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

heilig, onaantastbaar

Ex: The family ritual was sacrosanct to her, holding deep personal and cultural significance.

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limpid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

helder, doorzichtig

Ex: The speaker’s limpid prose made complex ideas accessible to everyone in the audience.

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sinister

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

sinister, kwaadaardig

Ex: His sinister schemes aimed to undermine his rival's reputation.

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hidebound

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

bekrompen, star

Ex: Despite the changing landscape of technology, some industries remain hidebound in their traditional methods.

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jejune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

simpel, onervaren

Ex: His jejune approach to the complex issue reflected his inexperience and lack of understanding.

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laggard

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

achtergebleven, traag

Ex: Concerns arose for the teacher as the student's laggard pace became evident in their progress.

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staccato

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, afgehakt

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody.

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defunct

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

passed away or deceased

overleden, gestorven

Ex: Once a renowned musician, now defunct, his melodies still resonate in the hearts of his listeners.

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placid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

kalm, vredig

Ex: She remained placid despite the chaos around her.

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tranquil

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

rustig, vredig

Ex: The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world.

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dastard

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

laf, gemeen

Ex: The dastard actions he took to sabotage his competitor's business revealed his lack of integrity.

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bleak

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

somber, koud en winderig

Ex: The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds.

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berserk

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

razend, ontzettend kwaad

Ex: When he saw the damage to his car, he went berserk and started shouting.

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blase

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

verveeld

Ex: After years of luxury travel, she was blasé about visiting yet another tropical island.

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meager

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

karig, schamel

Ex: The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet.

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opportune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

gelegen

Ex: Her opportune suggestion helped the project avoid a major setback.

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impromptu

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvisatie, spontaan

Ex: She delivered an impromptu speech at the conference, impressing everyone with her ability to speak off the cuff.

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SAT Woordvaardigheden 6
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Les 25	Les 26	Les 27	Les 28
Les 29	Les 30	Les 31	Les 32
Les 33	Les 34	Les 35	Les 36
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