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Leesvaardigheid voor het ACT-examen - Nuttigheid en Schepping

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met nut en creatie, zoals "bedenken", "onpraktisch", "back-up", enz. die je zullen helpen om je ACT's te halen.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
accessory
accessory
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something extra that adds to the usefulness or effectiveness of another item

accessoire, aanvulling

accessoire, aanvulling

Ex: The car charger is a handy accessory for keeping devices powered during road trips. 
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merit
merit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality or worth of something, typically based on its excellence, value, or achievements

verdienste, waarde

verdienste, waarde

Ex: She received a scholarship based on her academic merit and extracurricular achievements. 
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application
application
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

toepassing, gebruik

toepassing, gebruik

Ex: The application of fertilizer improved the crop yield. 
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backup
backup
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

back-up, reservekopie

back-up, reservekopie

Ex: It's important to create regular backups of your files to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash. 
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makeshift
makeshift
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

noodoplossing, tijdelijk substituut

noodoplossing, tijdelijk substituut

Ex: They used a makeshift as a table during the camping trip, improvising with available materials. 
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stopgap
stopgap
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a temporary solution or measure used to address an immediate problem or issue

tijdelijke oplossing, noodmaatregel

tijdelijke oplossing, noodmaatregel

Ex: The makeshift tent served as a stopgap until permanent shelters could be built. 
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efficiency
efficiency
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

efficiëntie,  effectiviteit

efficiëntie, effectiviteit

Ex: Home renovations took less time with the contractor's efficiency in planning and order of tasks. 
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uptake
uptake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of absorbing, using, or taking in something, such as nutrients, information, or resources

opname, absorptie

opname, absorptie

Ex: The plant's efficient uptake of water and nutrients helped it thrive in the dry soil. 
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remainder
remainder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the part of something that remains after the main part has been used or taken away

rest

rest

Ex: After the meeting, only a small remainder of sandwiches was left on the platter. 
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contribution
contribution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

bijdrage

bijdrage

Ex: Employees are rewarded based on their individual contributions to the company's success. 
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complementary
complementary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

aanvullend, elkaar aanvullend

aanvullend, elkaar aanvullend

Ex: The two colors are complementary and create a harmonious contrast in the painting. 
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to [be] instrumental in  {sth}

to be an important factor or contributor to a specific result

Ex: Her guidance was instrumental in the project's success. 
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versatile
versatile
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes

veelzijdig,  op meerdere manieren of voor verschillende doeleinden te gebruiken of toe te passen

veelzijdig, op meerdere manieren of voor verschillende doeleinden te gebruiken of toe te passen

Ex: A versatile wardrobe is essential for traveling, as it allows you to mix and match different outfits. 
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interchangeable
interchangeable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

capable of being used or exchanged in place of one another

uitwisselbaar, vervangbaar

uitwisselbaar, vervangbaar

Ex: These two words are not completely interchangeable in formal writing. 
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alternative
alternative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

available as an option for something else

alternatief, vervangend

alternatief, vervangend

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
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applicable
applicable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

toepasbaar, relevant

toepasbaar, relevant

Ex: Please read the instructions carefully and fill out only the sections applicable to your situation. 
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substitute
substitute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else

vervangend, plaatsvervangend

vervangend, plaatsvervangend

Ex: The substitute teacher filled in admirably while the regular teacher was on leave. 
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leftover
leftover
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a remaining portion of something, often used to describe food that has not been eaten or a material that has not been used up

restjes, overblijfsel

restjes, overblijfsel

Ex: We had leftovers from dinner, so I didn't need to cook today. 
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appropriate
appropriate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

geschikt, passend

geschikt, passend

Ex: Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic. 
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impractical
impractical
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not practical or feasible

onpraktisch, onuitvoerbaar

onpraktisch, onuitvoerbaar

Ex: Building a house on that cliff is an impractical idea. 
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serviceable
serviceable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

able to be used effectively or put to practical use

bruikbaar, functioneel

bruikbaar, functioneel

Ex: Despite its age, the car remained serviceable for daily commuting. 
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informative
informative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

providing useful or valuable information

informatief, leerzaam

informatief, leerzaam

Ex: The informative article offered insights into the latest scientific discoveries. 
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to utilize
to utilize
[werkwoord]

to put to effective use

gebruiken, benutten

gebruiken, benutten

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to utilize leftover ingredients to create a delicious meal. 
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to implement
to implement
[werkwoord]

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

toepassen, gebruiken

toepassen, gebruiken

Ex: The chef implements a new cooking technique to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
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to deploy
to deploy
[werkwoord]

to put into use or action

inzetten, implementeren

inzetten, implementeren

Ex: The company decided to deploy its new marketing strategy to increase brand awareness. 
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to adopt
to adopt
[werkwoord]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adopteren, omarmen

adopteren, omarmen

Ex: The organization currently adopts eco-friendly policies to reduce its carbon footprint. 
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to derive
to derive
[werkwoord]

to get something from a specific source

afleiden, verkrijgen

afleiden, verkrijgen

Ex: She was able to derive valuable insights from her research on sustainable energy. 
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to repurpose
to repurpose
[werkwoord]

to adapt or modify something for a different use or purpose than its original one

hergebruiken, aanpassen

hergebruiken, aanpassen

Ex: She repurposed old mason jars into stylish candle holders for the party decorations. 
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to harness
to harness
[werkwoord]

to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

benutten, gebruiken

benutten, gebruiken

Ex: The team harnessed solar energy to power their remote research station in the desert. 
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to manipulate
to manipulate
[werkwoord]

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

manipuleren

manipuleren

Ex: She's able to manipulate complex data sets to extract meaningful insights for her research. 
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to retrieve
to retrieve
[werkwoord]

to go and get back something that was lost or left behind

terughalen, terugvinden

terughalen, terugvinden

Ex: She had to retrieve her keys from the office after accidentally leaving them on her desk. 
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to reclaim
to reclaim
[werkwoord]

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

terugeisen, terugwinnen

terugeisen, terugwinnen

Ex: After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land. 
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to supersede
to supersede
[werkwoord]

to take something or someone's position or place, particularly due to being more effective or up-to-date

vervangen, opvolgen

vervangen, opvolgen

Ex: The new company guidelines will supersede the outdated policies from last year. 
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to overtax
to overtax
[werkwoord]

to impose a heavy tax on something or someone

overbelasten met belasting, een zware belasting opleggen

overbelasten met belasting, een zware belasting opleggen

Ex: The new policy threatens to overtax middle-income families, who are already struggling with rising costs. 
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to double
to double
[werkwoord]

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

ook dienen

ook dienen

Ex: The new smartphone case doubles as a wallet, allowing for convenient storage of cards and cash. 
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to exploit
to exploit
[werkwoord]

to utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills

uitbuiten, benutten

uitbuiten, benutten

Ex: The innovative chef knew how to exploit the diverse flavors of exotic spices to create unique and delightful dishes. 
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to assemble
to assemble
[werkwoord]

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

assembleren, monteren

assembleren, monteren

Ex: The team of workers assembled the furniture according to the provided instructions. 
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to forge
to forge
[werkwoord]

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

smeden, maken

smeden, maken

Ex: Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons. 
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to fashion
to fashion
[werkwoord]

to create or make something by putting different parts or materials together

maken, vormgeven

maken, vormgeven

Ex: Artisans fashion intricate jewelry by combining various metals and gemstones. 
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to construct
to construct
[werkwoord]

to create something by organizing and combining ideas or components in a logical and coherent way

construeren, opbouwen

construeren, opbouwen

Ex: The author constructed a compelling narrative by carefully weaving together multiple plotlines and character arcs. 
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to found
to found
[werkwoord]

to establish or set up the initial structure of something

oprichten, vestigen

oprichten, vestigen

Ex: The pioneers found a settlement on the frontier to cultivate new farmland. 
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to generate
to generate
[werkwoord]

to cause or give rise to something

genereren, voortbrengen

genereren, voortbrengen

Ex: The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions. 
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to spawn
to spawn
[werkwoord]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

voortbrengen, genereren

voortbrengen, genereren

Ex: The new policy is expected to spawn numerous job opportunities in the tech sector. 
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to contrive
to contrive
[werkwoord]

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

bedenken, verzinnen

bedenken, verzinnen

Ex: The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case. 
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to devise
to devise
[werkwoord]

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

bedenken, ontwerpen

bedenken, ontwerpen

Ex: The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem. 
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to trigger
to trigger
[werkwoord]

to cause something to happen

veroorzaken, uitlokken

veroorzaken, uitlokken

Ex: The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company. 
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to craft
to craft
[werkwoord]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

maken, vervaardigen

maken, vervaardigen

Ex: She crafts handmade jewelry, carefully assembling each piece with precision. 
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to establish
to establish
[werkwoord]

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

oprichten, vestigen

oprichten, vestigen

Ex: After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley. 
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to fabricate
to fabricate
[werkwoord]

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

fabriceren, verzinnen

fabriceren, verzinnen

Ex: The journalist lost her credibility when it was discovered she'd fabricate stories. 
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to originate
to originate
[werkwoord]

to come up with or develop something new

creëren, ontwikkelen

creëren, ontwikkelen

Ex: She originated the concept for the new marketing campaign. 
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to cradle
to cradle
[werkwoord]

to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant

wiegen, de bakermat zijn van

wiegen, de bakermat zijn van

Ex: Ancient Greece is often said to cradle the foundations of Western philosophy and democracy. 
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to launch
to launch
[werkwoord]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanceren, introduceren

lanceren, introduceren

Ex: The company will launch its new smartphone next week. 
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to institute
to institute
[werkwoord]

to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program

instellen, oprichten

instellen, oprichten

Ex: They instituted new safety protocols to prevent accidents. 
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