Essentiële Woordenschat voor de SAT-Examens - Figuurlijke betekenissen

to take away someone's possessions or assets

ontnemen

to end a connection or relationship completely

doorbreken

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

programmeren

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isoleren

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

tonen

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

ontketenen

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

volgen

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

verslinden

to put or position something securely

planten

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

overslaan

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

sudderen

to become more luminous and cheerful

verlichten

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

kosten

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

ontketenen

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

zich overgeven

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

raadplegen

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

weergeven

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

getuigen van

to be predominant or prevalent

heersen

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

structureren

to describe something or someone through words

beschrijven

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

aandrijven

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

doorweven

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

waarderen

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

houden

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

pralen

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

decoreren

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

aanpassen

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

beroven

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

afstammen

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

onthullen

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

doen bewegen

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

vastleggen

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

leiden

an unexpected turn in the course of events

onverwachte wending

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

kwaal

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

motor

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

afwijking

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

de wending

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

munitie

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

spike

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

destillatie

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

een eitje

the information or events that stimulate action or response

invoer

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

ontvangst

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflectie

the influence or control over someone or something

invloed

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

mislukking

a quiet and private place where one can be alone

terugtrekking

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

assemblage

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

plaat

effectively concise in expression

bondig

easily understood or readable with comprehension

toegankelijk

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteoorachtig

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceaanachtig

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

besmettelijk

offering no protection or refuge

kaal

able to understand and notice things quickly

scherp

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

hard

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

heilig

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

gevoelig