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Natuurwetenschappen SAT - Mentale capaciteiten en mislukkingen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met mentale capaciteiten en mislukkingen, zoals "scherpzinnig", "psyche", "gril", enz. die je nodig hebt om je SAT's te halen.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
ambition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambitie, streven

ambitie, streven

Ex: The scientistambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .
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whim
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

gril, willekeur

gril, willekeur

Ex: When her plans for the evening fell through , she acted on whim and went out to see a movie by herself instead .
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competence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

Ex: competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .
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acuteness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

scherpzinnigheid, helderheid

scherpzinnigheid, helderheid

Ex: The authoracuteness in depicting human emotions made the novel resonate deeply with readers .
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initiative
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

initiatief, ondernemingszin

initiatief, ondernemingszin

Ex: It ’s important to initiative when tackling challenges at work .
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precaution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble

voorzorg, maatregel

voorzorg, maatregel

Ex: Following recent security breaches , the government has precautions at airports .
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psyche
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

psyché, ziel

psyché, ziel

Ex: Therapists work with individuals to explore and navigate the depths of psyche during counseling sessions .
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to recall
[werkwoord]

to bring back something from the memory

herinneren, terughalen

herinneren, terughalen

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability recall past experiences .
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to recollect
[werkwoord]

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

herinneren, oproepen

herinneren, oproepen

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they recollected the song that played at their wedding .
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to improvise
[werkwoord]

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improviseren, ter plekke creëren

improviseren, ter plekke creëren

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
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to beware
[werkwoord]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

letting op, pas op voor

letting op, pas op voor

Ex: Residents are advised beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .
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to distract
[werkwoord]

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

afleiden, van de wijs brengen

afleiden, van de wijs brengen

Ex: I distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading .
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to familiarize
[werkwoord]

to make someone acquainted with something

vertrouwd maken, bekend maken

vertrouwd maken, bekend maken

Ex: The software tutorial aims familiarize users with the key features of the application .
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to foretell
[werkwoord]

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

voorspellen, profeteren

voorspellen, profeteren

Ex: He had a knack foretelling market trends and making successful investments .
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to foresee
[werkwoord]

to know or predict something before it happens

voorspellen, voorzien

voorspellen, voorzien

Ex: foresaw a rise in demand for the product and stocked up .
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to heed
[werkwoord]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

aandacht schenken aan, opletten

aandacht schenken aan, opletten

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
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impressionable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

indrukbaar, gevoelig

indrukbaar, gevoelig

Ex: impressionable nature made him vulnerable to persuasive advertising and marketing tactics .
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impervious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

onverzoenlijk, onkwetsbaar

onverzoenlijk, onkwetsbaar

Ex: The high-quality paint impervious to fading and wear .
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cognizant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having knowledge or awareness about something

bewust, op de hoogte

bewust, op de hoogte

Ex: He cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .
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astute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

sluw, voorspellend

sluw, voorspellend

Ex: The managerastute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .
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savvy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

verstandig, scherpzinnig

verstandig, scherpzinnig

Ex: savvy traveler knows how to find the best deals on flights and accommodations .
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sagacious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having wisdom and good judgment

wijs, verstandig

wijs, verstandig

Ex: sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
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shrewd
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

slim, doortrapt

slim, doortrapt

Ex: shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .
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sentient
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

gevoelig, bewust

gevoelig, bewust

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.
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conscious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having awareness of one's surroundings

bewust, alert

bewust, alert

Ex: She conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .
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perceptive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

nadenkend, doordacht

nadenkend, doordacht

Ex: perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .
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imaginative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying or having creativity or originality

indringend, verbeeldingsvol

indringend, verbeeldingsvol

Ex: He has imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .
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acumen
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of having a sharp sense of judgment and decision-making

scherpzinnigheid, inzicht

scherpzinnigheid, inzicht

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attentiveness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

oplettendheid, aandacht

oplettendheid, aandacht

Ex: The teacherattentiveness to students ' needs fostered a positive learning environment .
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vigilance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

waakzaamheid, alertheid

waakzaamheid, alertheid

Ex: vigilance is crucial in ensuring child safety in public places .
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inference
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

afleiding, conclusie

afleiding, conclusie

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .
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cognition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the result of a mental processing or understanding

cognitie, kennis

cognitie, kennis

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deduction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deductie, afleiding

deductie, afleiding

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
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facility
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

vaardigheid, gemak

vaardigheid, gemak

Ex: The engineer facility in solving complex problems with innovative solutions .
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instinct
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

instinct, aanleg

instinct, aanleg

Ex: The swimmerinstinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race .
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intuition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuitie, gevoelsmatige kennis

intuitie, gevoelsmatige kennis

Ex: The detective 's intuition helped solve the case quickly .
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genius
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

genie, genius

genie, genius

Ex: The artistgenius for painting moved people deeply .
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subconscious
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

onderbewustzijn, subbewustzijn

onderbewustzijn, subbewustzijn

Ex: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of subconscious.
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aspiration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong will to achieve something

aspiratie, verlangen

aspiratie, verlangen

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imprudence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

onvoorzichtigheid, onzorgvuldigheid

onvoorzichtigheid, onzorgvuldigheid

Ex: imprudence in trusting strangers led to a series of unfortunate events .
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folly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

onzinnig gedrag, dwaasheid

onzinnig gedrag, dwaasheid

Ex: The politician 's public remarks caused widespread controversy and were regarded as folly.
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trance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

trance, vervoering

trance, vervoering

Ex: The hypnotist induced trance to help the patient explore their subconscious thoughts .
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ignorance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

onwetendheid, ignorantie

onwetendheid, ignorantie

Ex: ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .
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delusion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

wanen, illusie

wanen, illusie

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delirium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech

delerium, verwirring

delerium, verwirring

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insanity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

geestelijke ziekten, geestelijke afwijking

geestelijke ziekten, geestelijke afwijking

Ex: Legal standards often require a significant cognitive impairment insanity.
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incapacity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

onbekwaamheid, incompetentie

onbekwaamheid, incompetentie

Ex: The patient 's cognitive decline resulted in incapacity to manage their financial affairs and make sound financial decisions .
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hallucination
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

hallucinatie, waarneming

hallucinatie, waarneming

Ex: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions , including neurological disorders or brain injuries .
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fallacy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

misvatting, dwaling

misvatting, dwaling

Ex: The belief that all members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .
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misconception
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

misvatting, misverstand

misvatting, misverstand

Ex: There 's misconception that all artists are starving or struggling financially .
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to neglect
[werkwoord]

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

verwaarlozen, negeren

verwaarlozen, negeren

Ex: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .
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to disregard
[werkwoord]

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

negeren, veronachtzamen

negeren, veronachtzamen

Ex: The manager is disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .
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to misinterpret
[werkwoord]

to understand or explain something incorrectly

misinterpreteren,  verkeerd begrijpen

misinterpreteren, verkeerd begrijpen

Ex: The misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .
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to overlook
[werkwoord]

to not notice or see something

over het hoofd zien, vergeten

over het hoofd zien, vergeten

Ex: Be cautious not overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .
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oblivious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking conscious awareness of something

onbewust, verstoord

onbewust, verstoord

Ex: The children oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .
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deranged
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

verward, gestoord

verward, gestoord

Ex: After the accident , her mind was deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .
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insensible
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not noticing or caring about something

onbewust, ongevoelig

onbewust, ongevoelig

Ex: The politician insensible to public opinion , pursuing unpopular policies .
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naive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

naïef, onervaren

naïef, onervaren

Ex: naive interpretation of the contract terms caused misunderstandings between the parties involved .
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