Essentiële Woordenschat voor de SAT-Examens - Literaire woorden

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

verwerving

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

bedreven

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

onverschrokken

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

vermetelheid

fair in judgment or treatment

evenwichtig

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

vervloekt

difficult to deal with

moeilijk

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

belastend

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

gewaad

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

bestelling

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

dophei

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

klomp

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

royale maaltijd

a short and thick hair

borstel

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

diverse

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

een beetje

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

to be pulled along by a leading force

gesleept worden

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

pimpelaar

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

zwaarmoedigheid

unusual or deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

vreemd

characterized by a lack of freshness or creativity

muf

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

hoogdravend

a person's chest

boezem

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

boeg

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

beschamen

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

oogluikend toezien

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

borg

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

a large number of people assembled together in a place

gedrang

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

plunderen

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

iemands onenigheid kenbaar maken

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

aanklampen

the state of being unhappy and despairing

moedeloosheid

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

afkeurend

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

iemand niet respecteren

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

indigo

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

brandstapel

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

vrolijkheid

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

neuriën

to wait for something or someone

wachten

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

lusteloos

impressive and great in size

heel enorm en uitgestrekt

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

gaan

to fail to be successful or make any progress

er niet in slagen enig succes te boeken

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

het tonen van iemands afkeer of afkeer door middel van gezichtsuitdrukking

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

storm

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

spoor

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

bevuild

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

smeulend

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

waaghals

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

prieel

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

sekwestreren

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

basis

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

iemand vrijspreken

a formal permission to do something

toestemming

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

zich tot iem. wenden

to faint or lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

bezwijmen

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

krans

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

doen verdorren

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

streng

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

stoppels

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

bezield

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

anon

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

gebouw

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

bewijzen

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

schijn

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

onoordeelkundig

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

gekleed

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

taverne

to disagree or deny that something is true

tegenspreken