SAT Woordvaardigheden 6 - Les 27

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picayune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

considered to be of small importance or value

onbeduidend, triviaal

Ex: The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.

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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, sacrosanct

Ex: The principle of freedom of speech was seen as sacrosanct in the democratic society.

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limpid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

helder, duidelijk

Ex: limpid harmony of the choir provided a beautiful and straightforward listening experience for the audience .

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sinister

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

sinister, gevaarlijk

Ex: sinister plot to defraud investors was eventually exposed by whistleblowers .

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hidebound

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

traditioneel, star

Ex: In the face of societal evolutionhidebound attitudes often prove resistant to change .

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jejune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

simplistisch, onvolwassen

Ex: The novel was criticized for its jejune plot and characters, lacking the depth expected from a mature author.

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laggard

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

achterblijvend, trage

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.

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staccato

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

staccato, afgebroken

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.

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defunct

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

passed away or deceased

overleden, gestorven

Ex: Despite his advanced age , he continued to live independently until he defunct last year .

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placid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

zelfzaam, rustig

Ex: placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease .

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tranquil

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

rustig, vredig

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.

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dastard

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

laf, schurkerig

Ex: He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.

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bleak

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

somber, koud

Ex: bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .

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berserk

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

woedend, razend

Ex: After losing the game , berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .

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blase

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

verveeld, onverschillig

Ex: Even the most thrilling roller coasters failed to excite him; he was utterly blasé about amusement park rides after years of frequent visits.

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meager

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

mager, schamel

Ex: The job offer came with meager salary that did not align with the candidate 's expectations .

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opportune

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

gelegen, geschikt

Ex: opportune weather conditions made it perfect for the outdoor wedding .

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impromptu

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

improvisatie, spontaan

Ex: impromptu visit from her old friend brought a smile to her face , reminding her of cherished memories from their youth .

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