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Fiction/basic vocab Flashcards

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Hollows

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Nl: holtes

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Pleasantry

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An inconsequential remark made as part of polite conversation. Nl: beleefdheid, aardigheid, opmerking, grap

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Inconsequential

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Not important or significant. Nl: onbelangrijk.

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Meadow

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Nl: weide, wei, weiland

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Slivers

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A small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece. Nl: splinters, reepjes

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Filament

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  1. A slender threadlike object or fibre, especially one found in animal or plant structures. 2. A conducting wire or thread with a high melting point. Nl: filament, gloeidraad, draad
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Shawl

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Nl: sjaal, omslagdoek

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Shrouded

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Nl: gehuld, verhuld, omhuld

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County

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A territoral division of some countries. Nl: province, district, gemeente, land, regio

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Buffed

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Nl: gepolijst, geschuurd, gepoetst

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Coquetry

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Flirtatious behavior. Nl: koketterie, behaagzucht (verlanging om te behagen dat je prettig/aangenaam gevonden wordt)

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Reviled

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Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. Nl: verguisd, beschimpt, gescholden, gelasterd, bespot, verafschuwd, gesmaad, gehaat

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Winsome

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Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way. Nl: bekoorlijk (lief en aantrekkelijk om te zien), lollig, innemend (aantrekkelijk)

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Withered

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(Plant) dry and shriveled (body part) shrunken or wrinkled from age or disease. Nl: verdord, dor, verwelkt, verschrompeld

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Beeline

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Straight or direct course. Nl: rechte lijn

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Avert

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Turn away, prevent or ward off. Nl: voorkomen, vermijden, bezweren, weren, afwenden

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Vulgar

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Lacking sophistication or good taste. Making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions. Nl: vulgair (ruw en niet netjes), ordinair, grof, plat, gewoon, volks

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Unkempt

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Nl: onverzorgd, slordig

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Weathered

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Worn by long exposure to the atmosphere. Nl: verweerd (ontsteld, met verwilderd, schuw gelaat), doorstaan

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Din

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A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. Nl: lawaai, kabaal, herrie, geraas

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Permeates

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Nl: doordringt, doordrenkt

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Rashers

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Slice of bacon or ham. Nl: plakjes (spek)

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Perched

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(Bird) alight or rest on something, (person) sit on something high or narrow, (building) situated above or on the edge of something. Nl: gelegen, hoog, neergestreken (iets naar beneden halen)

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Prying

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Nl: nieuwsgierig

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Awning

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A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a shop, window, doorway or ships deck. Nl: luifel, zonnescherm

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Mulberries

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Roe: Dude Nl: moerbeibessen

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Bosom

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(Noun) a woman’s chest or breast. (Adj: of a friend) very close or intimate. Nl: boezem, boezemvriend

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Tether

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Tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement. Use (a smartphone) in order to connect a computer to other device to the internet. Nl: ketting, kabel, snoer, tetheren (mobile data van telefoon gebruiken om een andere telefoon, tablet of computer te verbinden met internet)

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Dampening

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Make slightly wet, make less strong or intense. Nl: demping, dempende, bevochtigen

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Coaxing

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(Noun) persistent gentle persuasion. (Adj) gently and persistently persuasive. Nl: vleierij, lokken, overhalen, verleiden

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Orchard

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Nl: boomgaard

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Reeling

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Nl: binnenhalen, wankelt, duizelen, aan het bijkomen, oprollen

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Snide

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Derogatory or mocking in an indirect way. Nl: hatelijk, sarcastisch, gemeen

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Be spoken for

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To not be available because of already being claimed by someone or something. Nl: bezet

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Guise

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An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something. Nl: gedaante, schijn, vermomming, vorm, dekmantel

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Rickety

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(Of a structure or piece of equipment) Nl: gammel, krakkemikkig, wankel

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Cocklebur

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Nl: klit

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Hem

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Nl: zoom, boord, onderkant, achterkant

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Slight

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Nl: klein, gering, lichtelijk, zacht, tenger, marginaal, beetje

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Poise

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Graceful and elegant bearing in a person, balance, equilibrium. Nl: evenwicht, houding

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Snapped up

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Quickly taken or bought. Nl: ingepikt, volgeboekt

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Smother

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  1. Kill by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate. 2. Make someone feel trapped and oppressed by acting in an overly protective or possessive manner towards them. Nl: verstikken, smoren, doven, wurgen
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Majestic

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Having or showing impressive beauty or scale. Nl: schitterend, indrukwekken, stating, verheven

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Confided

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Nl: toevertrouwd, verteld

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Lane

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Nl: rijstrook, baan, rijbaan, laan, straat, steeg, pad, rij

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Usurper

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A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force. Nl: usurpator, bezetter

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Prodding

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  1. Poke with a finger, foor, or pointed object. 2. Stimulate or persuade to do something.
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Eager

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Nl: enthousiast, gretig, benieuwd, bereid, nieuwsgierig, gedreven, ijverig, begerig

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Indisposed

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  1. Slightly unwell. 2. Unwilling. Nl: verhinderd, onwel, ziek, onpasselijk
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To be at odds

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To disagree. Nl: haaks te staan, te botsen

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Gauge

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(Noun) an instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount, level, or contents of something. (Verb) estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of. Nl: meter, meetinstrument, profile, maat, dikte, meten, inschatten, beoordelen

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Coveted

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Greatly desired or envied. Nl: begeerd, gewild

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Simpering

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Smiling in a silly or self-conscious way. Nl: onnozel, selfvoldane, grijnzen

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Poachers

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Nl: stropers

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Senseless

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Nl: zinloos, onzinnig, nutteloos, bewusteloos, redeloos, gevoelloos

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Dunked

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Nl: ondergedompeld, gedoopt, gedunkt

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Paddock

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A small field or enclosure where horses are kept or exercised. Nl: weide, stal

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Mares

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Nl: merries

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Intricate

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Very complicated or detailed. Nl: ingewikkeld, complex, gedetailleerd, gecompliceerd

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Gallows

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Nl: galg

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Rowdy

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Noisy and disorderly. Nl: luidruchtig, wild, baldadig, ruig, rumoerig

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Forsake

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Abandon or leave. Nl: verlaten, verzaken, in de steek laten, opgeven, verloochenen (ontkennen)

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Deftly

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In a way that is neatly, skilful and quick in movement, in a clever way. Nl: behendig

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Chestnut

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Nl: kastanje

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Brazen

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(Adj) bold and without shame. (Verb) endure and embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame. Nl: brutal, schaamteloos, onbeschaamd

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Clobber

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Hit or beat someone forcefully. Nl: aftuigen, afranselen

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Stifle

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  1. Make unable to breathe properly. 2. Restrain a reaction or stop oneself acting on an emotion. Nl: verstikken, onderdrukken, smoren, beknotten, fnuiken (beknotten/een einde maken aan)
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Parcel

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Nl: pakket, perceel

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Waylaid

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Ambushed or attack unexpectedly. Nl: belaagd, opgewacht

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Chimes in

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To add (one’s comment or opinion) to a conversation or discussion that one has been listening to.

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Stables

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Nl: stal, manege

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Taint

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Nl: bederven, bedoezelen, besmetten, aantasten, vervuilen, besmeuren, smet, bilnaad, smaak, gif

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Pustules

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A small bllister or pimple on the skin containing pus. Nl: puisten, pukkeltjes

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Suspended

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  1. A sentence imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offense is committed within a specified period. 2. Solid particles dispersed through the bulk of a fluid.
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Murky

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  1. Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist. 2. Obscure or morally questionable. Nl: troebel, duister, onduidelijk, donker
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Bashed

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Strike hard and violently. Nl: ingeslagen, geslagen, gemept

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Superstition

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Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural. Nl: bijgeloof

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Vain

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  1. Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities or worth. 2. Producing no results. Nl: tevergeefs, ijdel, nutteloos, zinloos, verwaand
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Marrow

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Nl: (been) merg

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Tolls (church bell)

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When a bell tolls, it rings slowly and repeatedly, often as sign that someone has died. Nl: luidt

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Bustle

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  1. A frame worn under a dress. 2. To do things in a hurried and busy way.
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Crane

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(Verb) Stretch out one’s body or neck in order to see something. De rest heeft met kranen te maken.

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Jagged

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With rough, sharp points protruding. Nl: gekarteld, rafelig, puntig

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Transfixed

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  1. Cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment (great surprise). 2. Pierce with a sharp implement or weapon. Nl: als aan de grond genageld, doorboord, verlamd
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Bulbous

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Nl: bolvormig, bol

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Ratted out

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Nl: verraden, verklikt

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Nuzzle

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To touch, rub, or press something or someone gently and/or in a way that shows your love.

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Repent

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Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin. Nl: berouw hebben, berouwen, boeten, belijden, betreuren

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Pent-up

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  1. (Emotions, energy etc.) unable to be expressed or released. 2. Closely confined (restricted in area or volume) or held back. Nl: ingehouden, onderdrukt, opgekropt.
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Jeer

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Make rude and mocking remarks. Nl: bespotten, beschimpen, jouwen, spotten

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Tattle

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  1. Reveal secrets or private information carelessly. 2. Gossip idly (with no particular purpose, reason, or foundation). Nl: verklikken
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Knell

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(Of a bell) ring solemnly, especially for a death or funeral.

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Limp

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Nl: slap, futloos, kreupel, hinken, manken, mank lopen, been

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Omen

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An event regarded as portent of good or evil. Prophetic significance. Nl: voorteken, voorbode

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Obscene

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(Of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

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Reprieve

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Cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially someone condemned to death. Nl: uitstel, gratie, respijt, opschorting

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Dwell

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Live in or at a specified place. Nl: women, stilstaan, verblijven, ingaan, dwalen, verkeren

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Domiciled

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Treat a specified country as a permanent home. Nl: gevestigd, woonachtig

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Abide

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To live or stay somewhere. Nl: houden, blijven, verblijven, volgen, verdragen, gehoorzamen

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Macabre

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Disturbing because concerned with or causing fear of death. Nl: macaber (griezelig), luguber (wat je laat trillen van angst of afkeer), huiveringwekkend

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Piously

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In a way that shows that you have strong religious beliefs.

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Lark

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A person who habitually gets up early and feels energetic early in the day. Nl: leeuwerik

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Condemn

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  1. Express complete disapproval of/to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons. 2. Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death. Nl: veroordelen, verdoemen, afkeuren, verwerpen, vervloeken
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Bearing

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  1. A person’s way of standing or moving. 2. Relation.
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Swept up

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Nl: meegesleurd, opgeveegd, meegesleept

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Lurking

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Remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush (surprise attack). Nl: loeren, op de loer, schuilt

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Admonishment

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A firm warning or reprimand (a formal expression of disapproval).

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Laudanum

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An alcoholic solution containing morphine, prepared from opium and formerly used as a narcotic painkiller.

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Emaciated

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Very thin and weak. Nl: uitgemergeld, uitgehongerd, mager

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Hay

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Nl: hooi

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Docile

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Ready to accept control or instruction (submissive). Nl: volgzaam, gedwee, tam, gewillig, mak, gehoorzaam, onderdanig

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Beddable

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Sexually attractive or available.

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Tall tale

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An account that is fanciful (over-imaginative and unrealistic) and difficult to believe. Nl: sterke verhalen, lange verhalen

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Congregate

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Gather into a crowd or mass. Nl: samenkomen, samenscholen

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One-upper

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An person who responds to hearing someone else’s experience or problem by immediately telling a similar story about them selves with a much more fantastic (or terrible) outcome.

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Decay

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The state or process of rotting or decomposition. Nl: vervallen, bederven, vergaan, afsterven, tandbederf, ontbinding, aftakeling, afbraak

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Cluck

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Nl: kakelen, tokken

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Beckon

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Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or hand to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow. Nl: wenken, lonken

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Wizened

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Shrivelled (wrinkled or shrunken, especially as a result of loss of moisture or old age) or wrinkled with age. Nl: verschrompeld, ineengekrompen, gekrompen

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Bairn

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Child. Nl: kind, baby

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Vanity

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  1. Excessive pride or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements. 2. The quality of being worthless or futile. Nl: ijdelheid, toilettafel
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Tact

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Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. Nl: tact, tactiek

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Daft

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Silly or stupid. Nl: gek, stom, dom, dwaas, achterlijk, maf, geschift, bespottelijk

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Giving a wide berth

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To avoid or stay away from.

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Affix

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Stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else. Nl: aangebracht, bevestigd, geplakt, vastgemaakt, gehecht

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Pew

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Nl: kerkbank

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Vapid

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Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging (bland). Nl: saai, vunzig, schunnig, geesteloos

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Zero in

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To direct all of one’s attention to.

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Fetching

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Attractive. Nl: aanstekelijk, aantrekkelijk, ophalen, halen

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Crimson

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Deeply red slightly purple color. Nl: rood, karmozijnrood, vuurrood

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Depravity

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Moral corruption (wickedness). Nl: verdorvenheid, verderf, verloedering

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Obliterated

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Destroy utterly (wipe out). Nl: vernietigd, weggevaag, verwoest

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Cast the first stone

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Be the first to make an accusation (used to emphasize that a potential critic is not wholly blameless).

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Pyre

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A heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony. Nl: brandstapel

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Fuss

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A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest. Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something. Nl: gedoe, drukte, ophef

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The like

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Nl: iets dergelijks

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Hallowed

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Made holy (consecrated: (of a curch or land) having been made or declared sacred/(of bread and wine in Christian belief) declared to be or represent the body and blood of Christ). Greatly revered (feel deep respect or admiration for something). Nl: heilig, gewijde

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Vengeful

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Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury. Nl: wraakzuchtig

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Unaccounted for

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It is not known where they are or whether they are alive. Nl: vermist

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139
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To bear the brunt

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To suffer. To suffer the main part or force of it.

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Palpable

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  1. (feeling/atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible. 2. Able to be touched or felt. Nl: tastbaar, merkbaar
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Confines

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(Noun) The borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement. Nl: grenzen, beperkt, beperkingen, beslotenheid

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Reveling

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Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. Nl: genietend

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Maudlin

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Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. Nl: sentimenteel, melodramatisch (overdreven emotioneel)

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Diminutive

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Extremely or unusually small. Nl: verkleinwoord, klein

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Stagger

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Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. Astonish or deeply in shock. An unsteady walk or movement. An arrangement of things in a zigzag formation so that they are not in line. Nl: wankelen, struikelen, spreiden, strompelen, verspringen

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Tide

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(Noun) The alternate rising and falling of the see. (Verb) drift with or as if with the tide. Nl: tij, getij

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Bleary

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(Of the eyes) looking or feeling dull and unfocused from sleep or tiredness. Nl: flauw, slaperige, verblind, vage

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Wavering

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Moving in a quivering way, becoming weaker. Nl: wankelen, aarzelend, weifelend

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Pang

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A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion, sudden sharp pain or emotional distress. Nl: pang

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Hollering

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Giving a loud shout or cry. Nl: schreeuwen, gillen, brullen

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Spouting

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  1. Send out (liquid) forcibly in a stream. 2. Express (one’s views or ideas) in a lengthy, declamatory (vehement (showing strong feeling) or impassioned (filled with or showing great emotion)), and unreflecting way. Nl: spuiten, spuien
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Festering

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(Of a wound or sore) forming pus, (of food or waste) rotten and offensive to the senses, (of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference. Nl: etterende, zwerende, wegrottend

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Fortnight

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A period of two weeks.

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Banister

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Nl: leuning, trapleuning, balustrade

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Dissuade

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Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. Nl: weerhouden, ontmoedigen, afraden, afschrikken

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Contorting

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Twist or bend out of normal shape. Nl: verdraaien, vervormen, verwringen

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Scuffed

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Having marks or scratches from being rubbed. Nl: versleten, geschaafd, dof

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Slump

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Nl: dip, inzinking, daling, dipje, sleur, terugval, ineenstroting, recessie

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Billowing

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(Of fabric) filled with air and swelling outwards. (Of smoke, cloud, or steam) moving or flowing outwards with an undulating (having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline) motion. Nl: golvende, opbollende

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Thimble

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A small cap, usually of metal, worn over the fingertip to protect from being pricked. Nl: vingerhoed

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Abyss

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(In a difficult situation) A difficult situation that brings trouble or destruction. (Literally) a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity. Nl: afgrond, diepte, kloof, ravijn, put

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Puckered

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(Especially with reference to a person’s face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds. Nl: gebobbeld, gerimpeld, getuite

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Venturing

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  1. Undertake a risky and daring journey or course of action. 2. Dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation and apology). Nl: venturing, waagt, wagen zich
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Merely

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Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more. Used to emphasize that something is not large, important, or effective when compared to something else. Nl: slechts, alleen, enkel, louter, gewoon, uitsluitend, vooral

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Sheen

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Nl: glanzen, glimmen, schittering, gloed

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Eerily

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In a strange and frightening manner. Nl: griezelig, akelig

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Unfurl

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Make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind. Nl: ontvouwen

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Placid

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Not easily upset or excited. Nl: kalm, rustig, vreedzaam, onbewogen, vredig

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Flinty

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Having a harsh or unyielding quality. Nl: keiharde, meedogenlze, hard, gesteente

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Urchin

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Nl: zee-egel

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Sigil

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An inscribed or painted symbol considered to have magical power. Nl: zegel

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Demure

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Quiet and well behaved, reserved, modest. Nl: ingetogen, zedig, preuts, bescheiden

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Flaccid

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Soft or weak rather than firm. Nl: slap

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Discord

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  1. Disagreement between people 2. (Music) lack of harmony between notes sounding together. Nl: onenigheid, tweedracht, verdeeldheid, onvrede
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Leers

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Look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way. Nl: leers

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Memento

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An object kept as a reminder of a person or event. Nl: aandenken, herinnering, souvenir

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Kinship

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Blood relationship. Nl: verwantschap, groep, verwant, bloedverwant

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Anvil

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  1. A heavy iron block with a flat top and concave sides, on which metal can be hammered and shaped. 2. The horizontally extended upper part of a cumulonimbus (cloud forming a towering mass with a flat base at fairly low altitude) cloud. Nl: aambeeld
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Saccharine

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Excessively sweet or sentimental. Nl: mierzoet

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Susurration

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Whispering or rustling. Nl: gefluister, ruisen

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Bone weary

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Extremely tired

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Tattered

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Torn into sheds, badly torn. Nl: gehavend, versleten, haveloos (als iets of iemand er armoedig en verwaarloosd uitziet)

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Frantically

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In a distraught way owing to fear, anxiety or other emotion. In a hurried, excited, or disorganized manner. Nl: verwoed, wanhopig, krampachtig, vertwijfeld

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Gaunt

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(Of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age. Nl: mager, uitgemergeld

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Seething

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  1. Filled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger. 2. (Of a crowd) moving in a rapid or hectic way. Nl: ziedend, kolkend
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Jabbing

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Poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed. Nl: prikken, porren, steken

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Proclamation

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A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance. Nl: proclamatie, verkondiging

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Thatched

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Cover (a roof or a building) with straw or similar material. Nl: rieten, rietgedekte

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Dwindling

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Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength. Nl: slinkende, afnemende, slinken, krimpenede

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Foliage

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Plant leaves collectively. Nl: blad, gebladerte, bladerdek, groen, begroeiing.

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Gamey

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Having the strong flavor or smell of game (met de sterke smaak of geur van wild). Nl: wildachtige, taai, gokkerigs

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Repugnant

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  1. Extremely distatestful. 2. In conflict or incompatible with. Nl: weerzinwekkend, walgelijk, verwerpelijk, stuitend
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Fleeting

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Short or quick. Nl: vluchtig, vergankelijk, kortstondig

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Frocks

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Nl: jurken

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Legitimacy

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  1. Conformity to the law or to rules. 2. Ability to be defended with logic or justification. Nl: wettigheid, legitimiteit
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Solitude

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  1. The state or situation of being alone. 2. A lonely or uninhabited place. Nl: eenzaamheid, afzondering, stilte, alleen-zijn
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Going out on a limb for me

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You are supporting someone or something despite putting yourself at a potential disadvantage.

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Spokes

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Nl: spaken

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Knotty

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  1. Full of knots. 2. Extremely difficult or complex. Nl: knoestig, knobbelig
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Vantage

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Nl: gunstige, zicht, voordeel

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Unscathed

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Without suffering an injury, damage, or harm. Nl: ongedeerd, ongeschonden, heelhuids

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Impervious

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Not allowing fluid to pass through, unable to be affected by. Nl: ondoordringbaar, ongevoelig, immuun, onkwetsbaar

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Chortle

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Laugh in a noisy, gleeful way. Nl: grinnik

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Coarse

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Rough and not smooth or soft, offensive to good taste or morals. Nl: grof, ruw, stug, dik, weerbarstig, lomp

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Inky

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  1. As dark as ink. 2. Stained with ink. Nl: inktzwarte, inkt, inktachtige
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Reverence

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Deep respect for someone or something. Nl: eerbied, ontzag, verering

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Huddled

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Crowd together. Nl: ineengedoken, kropen, samengepakt

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Reeling thoughts

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You feel very confused or shocked and unable to act.

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Inflection

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A change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender. Nl: verbuiging, intonatie

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Veer

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Change directions suddenly.

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Bella-donna

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beatufil lady

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Snuff out

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Extinguish, put to a sudden end.

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Ponder

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Think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Nl: overdenken, overwegen, overpeinzen

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Nightfalls

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The time in the evening when it becomes dark.

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Resigned

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Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about. Nl: gelaten, teruggetreden, afgetreden, neergelegd

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Ferns

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Nl: varens

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Wraiths

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A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after death. Nl: geesten, schimmen

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Vast

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Extremely big. Nl: groot, enorm, uitgestrekte

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Wasteland

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An unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown. Nl: woestenij, braakland, niemandsland

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Oars

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Nl: roeispanen

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Queer

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Strange

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Revolt

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Take violent action against an established government or ruler. An attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling. Nl: opstand, revolutie, verzet

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Perimeter

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The outer edge of an area of land or the border around it. Nl: omtrek, perimeter, omgeving, gebied, rand, grens, omheining

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Shack

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A roughly built hut or cabin. Nl: hut, schuur

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Shoreline

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The line along which a large body of water meets the land. Nl: kust, over, wal, strand

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Spindly

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Long or tall and thin. Nl: spichtige

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Pinnacle

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The most successful point. Nl: pinakles, pieken, toppen

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Fowl

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Nl: gevogelte, kip, pluimvee

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Trench

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A long narrow ditch. Nl: geul, loopgraaf, sleuf, greppel

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Singeing

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Burn (something) superficially or lightly. Nl: schroeien, schallen

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Rough-hewn

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Denoting wood or stone that has been cut with a tool such as an axe, so that its surface is not smooth. Nl: onbehouwen

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Whinny

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A gentle high-pitched neigh, make a whinny. Nl: hinniken

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Lament

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A passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Nl: klagen, betreuren, treuren, klaaglied, treurzang

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Woozy

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Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed. Nl: duizelig, draaierig, suf

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Loathsome

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Causing hatred or disgust. Nl: walgelijk, weerzinwekken, verachtelijk

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Exorcise

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Drive out or attempt to drive out (a supposed evil spirit) from a person or place. Nl: uitdrijven, bezweren, verdrijven, uitbannen.

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Forsaken

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Abandoned and deserted. Nl: verlaten, verzaakt, opgegeven

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Nipping

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Bite or pinch sharply. Nl: happen

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Barren

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Nl: onvruchtbaar, kaal, dor, schraal, onherbergzaam, verlaten

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Lewd

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Crude and offensive in a sexual way. Nl: onzedelijk, obsceen, geil, ontuchtige

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Ruddy

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(Of a person’s face) having a healthy colour. Nl: rossig, roodachtig

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Notch

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An indentation or incision on an edge or surface. Nl: inkepingen, groeven

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Cringe

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To feel embarrassed and ashamed about something. Nl: ineenkrimpen, huiver

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Soot

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Nl: roet

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Precedent

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An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. Nl: precedent, voorbeeld

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Delirious

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In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence, affected by delirium. Nl: uitzinnig, ijlt

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Drab

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Lacking brightness or interest. Nl: saai, kleurloos

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Brusque

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Abrupt or offhand in speech of manner. Nl: bruusk, kortaf

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Slosh

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(Of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound. Nl: klotsen

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249
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Trinket

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A small ornament or item of jewellery that is of little value. Nl: snuisterijen, sieraden

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Gnarled

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Knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age. Nl: knoestige

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Scant

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Barely sufficient or adequate (satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity). Nl: weinig, karig, gering

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Hazy

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Nl: wazig, vaag, mistig, heiig, nevelig, troebel, onduidelijk, warrig

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Filch

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Pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way.

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Anticipation

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A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future. Nl: verwachting, voorpret, vooruitzicht, spanning, voorbereiding, aanloop, voorbaat

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Repulsion

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A feeling of intense distaste or disgust. Nl: afstoting, afkeer, weerzin, afschuw, walging

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Gaggle

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A flock of geese, a disorderly group of people. Nl: overvloed, steel, troep, kudde, zwerm

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Priggish

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Self-righteously (believing that your ideas and behavior are morally better than those of other people) moralistic and superior. Nl: zelfingenomen, eigengereid

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Smug

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Too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know. Nl: zelfvoldaan, zelfingenomen

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Pry

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Inquire too closely into a person’s private affairs. Nl: wrikken, openbreken, snuffelen, peuteren, gluren

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Larder

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A room or large cupboard for storing food. Nl: voorraadkast

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Ample

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Enough or more than enough. Nl: ruim, uitgebreid, ruimschoots, royaal, overvloedig, groot, genoeg

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Affinity

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A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something. Nl: affiniteit, verwantschap, voorkeur

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Levity

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The treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect. Nl: vrolijkheid, frivoliteit, levitatie, luchtigheid

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Tenuous

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Very weak or slight. Nl: zwak, ijle, vaag

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Kindling

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Small dry sticks or other materials used to start a fire. Nl: aanmaakhout, brandhout

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Meager

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Nl: mager, schamel, schraal

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Rasher

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A thin slice of bacon. Nl: plakjes, spek

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Lapping

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Nl: kabbelend, lappen, geklots

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Pebbled

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Formed from or covered with small, smooth, round stones

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Cunning

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Having or showing skill in achieving one’s end by deceit or evasion. Nl: sluw, listing, slim

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Benevolent

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Nl: welwillend, goedaardig, vrijgevig

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Elusive

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Difficult to find, catch or achieve. Nl: ongrijpbaar, onvatbaar, onvindbaar

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Tormentor

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A person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone.

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Mound

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  1. A rounded mass projecting above a surface. 2. A large pile or quantity of something. Nl: heuvel, terp, grafheuvel
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Ember

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A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. Nl: sintel, kooltje

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Dingy

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Gloomy and drab. Nl: groezelig, smerig

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Prowling

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(Of a person or animal) move about restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey. Nl: sluipend

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Sly

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Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. Nl: sluw, slim, geniepig

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Enamored

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Be filled with love for. Nl: verliefd, gecharmeerd

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Wanton

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(Of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked. Nl: baldadig, lichtzinnig, wulps

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Jockeying

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Struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something. maneuvering for advantage or position. Nl: vechtend

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Tassel

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Nl: kwast

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Adorn

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Make more beautiful or attractive. Nl: sieren, versieren, tooien, verfraaien, prijken, decoreren

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Elaborate

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To add more information or explain something that you have said. Nl: uitgebreid, ingewikkeld, gedetailleerd, omvangrijk, uitbundig

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Prosecution

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The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. The continuation of a course of action with a view to its completion. Nl: vervolging, aanklager, aanklacht, proces

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Welts

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Nl: striemen, buiten, zwellingen

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Curated

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Nl: samengesteld, geselecteerd

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Erecting

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Put together and set upright (a building, wall, or other structure). Nl: opzetten, plaatsen

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Traipse

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Walk or move wearily or reluctant. Nl: sjouwen, rondzwerven

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Pewter

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Nl: tin, tinnen

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Grove

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Nl: bos, bosjes, boomgaard

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Timber

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Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry. Nl: hout

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Gingerly

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In a careful cautious manner. Nl: voorzichtig, behoedzaam

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Hilt

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The handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife. Nl: heft

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Pipe down

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Stop talking; be less noisy. Nl: dimmen, toontje lager, klep dicht

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Lurch

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Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger.

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Grueling

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Extreme tiring and demanding. Nl: slopende, afmattende, zware, slopend

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Hard to phatom

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Difficult to understand or comprehend.

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Mighty

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Possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially because of size. Nl: machtig, groot, krachtig, geweldig, heel, almachtig

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Waver

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Nl: wankelen, twijfelen, weifelen, aarzelen, haperen

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Pretense

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  1. An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. 2. A claim to have a particular skill or quality. Nl: voorwendsel, schijn, pretentie
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Appalled

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Having strong feelings of shock or disapproval. Nl: geschokt, ontzet, ontsteld

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Tidbit

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A small piece of interesting information. Nl: weetje, lekkernij, versnapering

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Unwavering

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Never changing or becoming weaker. Nl: standvastig, onwrikbare, niet-aflatende

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Grievance

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A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. Nl: grieven, klachten, wrok

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Succumbed

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Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. Nl: bezweken, gezwicht

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Flurry

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A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind. Nl: vlaag, stortvloed

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Sensible

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  1. Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. 2. (Of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative. Nl: verstandig, zinnig, zinvol, redelijk, gevoelig
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Scorched

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Burned by flames or heat. Nl: verschroeid, verbrand, geschroeid, vergrenzed

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Divvying

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Nl: verdelen

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Hymn

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A religious song or poem of praise to God or a god. Nl: hymne, lofzang, lied

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Insipid

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Lacking flavour; weak or tasteless. Nl: smakeloos

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Convert

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  1. Change the form, character, or function of something. 2. change one’s religious faith or other belief.
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Awry

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Away from the usual or expected course; amiss.

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Deter

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Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. Nl: afschrikken, ontmoedigen, weerhouden

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Rally

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(Verb) 1. (Of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion. 2. Recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise. (Noun) 1. A mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause. 2. A long-distance race for motor vehicles over public roads or rough terrain, typically in several stages. Nl: bijeenkomst, demonstrate, betoging, manifestatie, opmars, opleving, verzamelen, herstellen, mobiliseren

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Futile

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Achieving no result; not effective or successful

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Shale

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Soft finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile plates. Nl: schalie, leisteen

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Heady

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(Of alcoholic drink) potent; intoxicating.

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Slumber

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Ringlet

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A lock of hair hanging in a corkscrew-shaped curl.

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Coiled

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A length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings. Nl: opgerold

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Rapturous

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Characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. Nl: hartstochtelijk, extatisch, opgetogen

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Stump

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The bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down. Nl: strong, boomstronk, stompje

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Squandered

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Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. Nl: verspild, verkwist, verkwanseld

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Tempering

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  1. Improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it. 2. Act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something). Nl: temperen, aanmaken, ontlaten
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Pacing

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Ml: tempo, ijsberen

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Absolution

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Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment. Nl: absolutie, vergiffenis, vergeving, vrijspraak

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Revile

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Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. Nl: verguisd, beschimpt, gescholden, uitgescholden, gelasterd, bespot, verafschuwd

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Heresy

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belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. Nl: ketterij, ketters

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Grumble

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Nl: morren, klagen, brommen, foeteren

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Avalanche

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Nl: lawine, stortvloed

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Ghoulish

A
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a ghoul (an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies. a person morbidly interested in death or disaster.). 2. morbidly interested in death or disaster. Nl: demonish, macaber, morbide, goor
333
Q

Heed

A

To pay attention to something. Nl: luisteren naar, opvolgen, schenken, gehoorzamen, nadenken

334
Q

Meekly

A

In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner. Nl: gedwee, nederig, zachtmoedig

335
Q

Basking

A

Lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure.

336
Q

Pricking

A

(Noun) a short pointed outgrowth on the bark or epidermis of a plant; a small thorn. (Verb) (of a part of the body) experience a tingling sensation, especially as a result of strong emotion.

337
Q

Menacing

A

Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening. Nl: dreigend, bedreigend, gevaarlijke

338
Q

Tentatively

A

Subject to further confirmation; not definitely. Nl: voorlopig, voorzichtig, aarzelend

339
Q

Rapt

A

Completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing. Nl: verrukt, overmand, opgetogen, gefascineerd

340
Q

Searing

A

Extremely hot or intense. Nl: brandende, schroeiend

341
Q

Cove

A

A small sheltered bay. Nl: baai, inham, kreek, grot, baaitje

342
Q

Exasperated

A

Having or showing strong feelings of irritation or annoyance, especially because you can do nothing to solve a problem. Nl: geergerd, verbitterd

343
Q

Dart around

A

Move there suddenly and quickly.

344
Q

Coop

A
  1. Confine in a small space. 2. Put or keep in a cage or pen. Nl: kippenhok, hok, stal
345
Q

Gauze

A
  1. A thin transparent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton. 2. A very fine wire mesh. Nl: gaas, weefsel
346
Q

Skidding

A

Nl: slippen, skidden, wegglijden

347
Q

Obscuring

A

Keep from being seen; conceal. Nl: verduisteren, verdoezelen, verhullen, verbergen

348
Q

Consorting

A

Habitually associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others. Nl: omgang, samenspannen, same heulen

349
Q

Calipers

A

Nl: schuifmaat

350
Q

Pelting

A

Act of throwing things forcefully at someone or something. Nl: bekogelen, striemende

351
Q

Thicket

A

A dense group of bushes or trees

352
Q

Pummeling

A

Strike repeatedly with the fists.

353
Q

Ricochet

A

(Of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface. a shot or hit that rebounds off a surface. Nl: afketsen

354
Q

Sheath

A

Nl: schede, mantel, omhulsel

355
Q

Sinister

A

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. Nl: sinister, duister, onheilspellend, luguber

356
Q

Bearing

A

A person’s way of standing or moving.

357
Q

Crevice

A

A narrow opening or fissue, especially in a rock or wall. Nl: spleet, kloof, kier

358
Q

Iridescent

A

Showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles. Nl: regenboogkleurige, glanzende

359
Q

Ridge

A

A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed. Mark with or form into narrow raised bands. Nl: bergkam, heuvelrug, nok

360
Q

Molars

A

Nl: kiezen, maaltanden

361
Q

Careen

A
  1. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way. tilt or sway while moving 2. Turn (a ship) on its side for cleaning, caulking, or repair.
362
Q

Footing

A

Nl: basis, houvast, grip, positie, bodem, evenwicht, ondergrond, fundament

363
Q

Tangle

A

Twist together into a confused mass.

364
Q

Wane

A

The fading or weakening of something good or impressive. Nl: afnemen, tanen

365
Q

Askew

A

Not in a straight level or position. Nl: scheef, schuin

366
Q

Mischief

A
  1. Playful misbehaviour, especially on the part of children. 2. Harm or trouble caused by someone or something. Nl: onheil, kwaad, verderf, ellende, ondeugd, moeite, wangedrag
367
Q

Batten

A

A long flat strip of squared timber or mental used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall. Strengthen or fasten (something) with battens. Nl: batten, lat

368
Q

Abundance

A

Nl: overvloed

369
Q

Chicory

A

Nl: witlof

370
Q

Tremendous

A

Very great in amount, scale, or intensity. Nl: enorm, geweldig, veel, fantastisch, gigantisch, groot, ontzettend, immens

371
Q

Pining

A

Suffer a mental and physical decline, especially because of a broken heart. Nl: heimwee, smacht

372
Q

Hemorrhage

A

Nl: bloeding, bloeden

373
Q

Shore

A

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. Nl: kust, over, wal

374
Q

Wafting

A

(With reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air. Nl: waften, zweefen

375
Q

Wits

A

Intelligence and the ability to think quickly. Nl: geest, hersens, scherpzinnigheid, intelligentie, slimheid

376
Q

Foraging

A

Nl: foerageren, verzamelen

377
Q

Discern

A

Recognize or find out. Nl: onderscheiden, zien, ontwaren, waarnemen, herkennen, onderkennen

378
Q

Decadence

A

Moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury. Nl: decadentie, verval

379
Q

Unfathomable

A
  1. Incapable of being fully explored or understood. 2. (Of water or a natural feature) impossible to measure the extent of. Nl: ondoorgrondelijk, onbegrijpelijk, onvoorstelbaar
380
Q

Bide

A

Remain or stay somewhere. Nl: afwachten, wachtend

381
Q

Obsolete

A

No longer produced or used; out of date. Nl: verouderd, achterhaald, overbodig, oud, ouderwets

382
Q

Allegiance

A

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or group or cause. Nl: trouw, loyaliteit, alliantie

383
Q

Prevail

A

To get control or influence. Nl: zegevieren (de overwinning behalen), heersen, overheersen, overwinnen, gelden

384
Q

Huff

A
  1. Blow out air loudly on account of exertion. 2. Express one’s feeling of petty annoyance. Nl: snuiven, hijgen, puffen
385
Q

Exertion

A
  1. Physical or mental effort. 2. The application of a force, influence, or quality. Nl: inspanning, belasting
386
Q

Foul

A

(Adj) 1. offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty. 2. wicked or immoral. (Noun) 1. (in sport) an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play, especially one involving interference with an opponent. (Adverb) contrary to the rules; unfairly. (Verb) 1. make foul or dirty; pollute. 2.
(in sport) commit a foul against (an opponent). Nl: overtreding, fout, vuil, misdaad, vies, smerig, walgelijk, bedorven

387
Q

Faint

A

(Adj) 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible. 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness. (Verb) lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. (Noun) a sudden loss of consciousness. Nl: zwak, flauw, zacht, slap, faluwgevallen, moede, verzwakt, zwakken, flauwvallen, bezwijken, flauwte

388
Q

Mauling

A

An attack by an animal causing serious injury or causing severe physical damage. Nl: verscheuring, beukend, beukende

389
Q

Strewn

A

Nl: bezaaid, verspreid, gestrooid

390
Q

Spring in one’s step

A

Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.

391
Q

Ecstatic

A
  1. Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. 2. Involving an experience of mystic self-transcedence. Nl: extatisch, uitzinnig, verrukt, enthousiast, opgetogen
392
Q

Thaw

A

(Verb) (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming up. (Noun) a period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow.

393
Q

Serene

A

Peaceful and calm. Nl: sereen, rustig, kalm, rustgevend, ingetogen

394
Q

Tilling

A

Prepare and cultivate (land) for crops. Nl: grondwerking, bewerken, bebouwen

395
Q

Scrabbling

A

Moving hands or feet in a hurried way.

396
Q

Ledge

A

Nl: richel, rand, vensterbank, platform, randje, plank

397
Q

Ire

398
Q

Privy

A

(Adj) Sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private). (Noun) A toilet located in a small shed outside a house or other building.

399
Q

Plead

A

Nl: pleiten, smeken, bepleiten, bidden, beroepen, verdedigen

400
Q

Vying

A

Competing.

401
Q

Footfall

A
  1. The sound of a footstep or footsteps. 2. The number of people entering a shop or shopping area in a given time.
402
Q

Wily

A

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully. Nl: sluw, gewiekst

403
Q

Skittish

A

(Of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared. Nl: schichtig, nerveus, shuw, schrikachtig

404
Q

Ensnaring

A

Catch in or as in a trap. Nl: verstrikken

405
Q

Bridle

A

Nl: teugel

406
Q

Treacherous

A
  1. Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception. 2. (Of ground, water, conditions) presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers. Nl: verraderlijk, gevaarlijk
407
Q

Dirge

A

Nl: klaagzang

408
Q

Serrated

A

Having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike. Nl: gekarteld, getande

409
Q

Blazing

410
Q

Stark

A
  1. Severe or bare in appearance or outline. 2. Complete; sheer. Nl: grimmig, sterk, scherp
411
Q

Wail

A

To make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness. Nl: huilen, loeien, gejammer, geweeklaag, kreet

412
Q

Rancid

A

(Of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale. Nl: ranzig, misselijkmakend, rancuneus

413
Q

Crudely

A
  1. In a rudimentary (involving limited to basic principles) or makeshift (acting as an interim and temporary measure) way. 2. In an offensively coarse or rude way, especially in relation to sexual matters. Nl: grof
414
Q

Splayed

A

Spread out or apart. Nl: gespreid

415
Q

Satchel

A

Small shoulder bag often with a shoulder strap

416
Q

Congealed

A

Having become semi-solid, especially on cooling. Nl: gestold

417
Q

Noxious

A

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Nl: schadelijk, verderfelijk

418
Q

Cove

A

A small sheltered bay. Nl: baai, inham, kreek

419
Q

Tend

A

Regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristics. Nl: neigt, vaak

420
Q

Fervor

A

Intense and passionate feeling. Nl: ijver, hartstocht, passie

421
Q

Vigilant

A

Being very careful to notice things. Nl: waakzaam, alert, voorzichtig

422
Q

Peat

A

Nl: turf (gedroogd veen)

423
Q

Fetid

A

Smelling extremely unpleasant. Nl: stinken

424
Q

Fitful

A

Ocurring in irregular bursts.

425
Q

Peripheral

A
  1. Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery (the outer limits or edge of an area or object) of something. 2. (Of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it. Nl: perifeer, afgelegen, randapparatuur
426
Q

Wane

A
  1. (Of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size. 2. (Of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour (physical strength and good health) or extent. Nl: afnemende
427
Q

Mantel

A

Nl: schoorsteenmantel, shouw

428
Q

Arduous

A

Difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy. Nl: zwaar, moeizaam, lastig, moeilijk

429
Q

Parlor

A

Nl: salon, woonkamer

430
Q

Propelling

A

Drive or push something forwards. Nl: stuwend, voortbewegend

431
Q

Cauterize

A

Nl: dichtbranden, schroeien, ontsmetten

432
Q

Antler

433
Q

Disconcerting

A

Making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried. Nl: verontrustend, zorgwekkend

434
Q

Mangled

A

Destroy or severely damage by tearing or crushing. Nl: verminkt, gemangeld, verwrongen

435
Q

Decripit

A

Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect. Nl: afgeleefd, uitgeleefd

436
Q

Moored

A

Nl: afgemeerd, aangemeerd, aangelegd

437
Q

Thrum

A

Making a continuous rhythmic humming sound

438
Q

Teetering

A

Move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth. Nl: balanceert, wankelen

439
Q

Nevermore

A

At no future time; never again. Nl: nooit meer

440
Q

Cinder

A
  1. A small piece or partly burnt coal or wood that has stopped giving off flames but still has combustible matter in it. 2. Waste matter produced by smelting or refining ore; slag. Nl: sintel, as
441
Q

Poultice

A

a soft, moist mass of material, typically consisting of bran, flour, herbs, etc., applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth. Nl: kompres

442
Q

Exiled

A

(of a person) having been expelled and barred from one’s native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. Nl: verbannen

443
Q

Nicked

A

Nl: gejat, gestolen

444
Q

Plier

445
Q

Funnel

A

Nl: trechter

446
Q

Dabble

A
  1. Immerse (one’s hands or feet) partially in water and move them around gently. 2. Take part in an activity in a causal or superficial way. Nl: ploeteren, knoeien, liefhebberen
447
Q

Makeshift

A

Nl: geimproviseerd, provisorisch

448
Q

Icicles

A

Nl: ijspegels

449
Q

Eaves

A

Nl: dakrand, dakgoot

450
Q

Perk up

A

To become more lively or cheerful or to make (someone) more lively or cheerful. Nl: opfleuren

451
Q

Defiant

A

Proudly refusing to obey authority, not willing to accept criticism or disapproval. Nl: uitdagend, opstandig, tegendraads

452
Q

Sutures

A

Nl: hechtingen

453
Q

Loll

A

Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

454
Q

Addled

A
  1. Unable to think clearly; confused. 2. Rotten. Nl: verward, bedorven
455
Q

Yarrow

A

Nl: duizendblad

456
Q

Jarring

A
  1. Incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing. 2. Causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration. Nl: schokkend, dissonant
457
Q

Pointedly

A

In a direct and unambiguous way, often indicating criticism or displeasure or dissaproval. Nl: nadrukkelijk

458
Q

Cull

A
  1. Reduce the population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter. 2. Select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. Nl: slachten, afmaken
459
Q

Rendered

A
  1. (Of fat) melted in order to separate out the impurities. 2. (Of stone or brick) covered with a coat of plaster. Nl: weergegeven, gemaakt, gesmolten
460
Q

Chimes

A

Nl: klokkenspel

461
Q

Hatch

A

Nl: luik, uitkomen, uitbroeden, bunker, deur

462
Q

Self-preservation

A

The protection of oneself from harm or death, especially regarded as a basic instinct in human beings and animals. Nl: zelfbehoud, zelfbescherming

463
Q

Pitching in

A

To join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc.

464
Q

Propping

A

Support or keep in a position to prevent falling. Nl: steun, overeind houden

465
Q

Tinge

A

Colour slightly. Nl: tint

466
Q

Doted on

A

To give a lot of love or attention.

467
Q

Mend

A
  1. Repair (something that is broken or damaged). 2. Add fuel to (a fire). Nl: herstellen, repareren, helen, genezen, beteren, lijmen, verhelpen
468
Q

Mellow

A
  1. (Especially of a sound, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness. 2. (Of a person’s character) tempered by maturity or experience. Nl: zacht, mild, relaxed
469
Q

Hilt

A

The handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife. Nl: heft

470
Q

Nook

A

A corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security. Nl: hoekje

471
Q

Whittle

A
  1. Carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. 2. Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by gradual series of steps.
472
Q

Twilight

A

Nl: schemering

473
Q

Innocuous

A

Completely harmless. Nl: onschuldig, onschadelijk, ongevaarlijk, onbenullig

474
Q

Flue

A

a duct for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, a gas heater, a power station, or other fuel-burning installation. Nl: schoorsteen, griep

475
Q

Go out with a bang

A

They stop existing or doing something in an exciting way.

476
Q

Vial

A

Nl: flacon, flesje, buisje

477
Q

Musky

A

relating to or smelling of musk (= a substance with a strong, sweet smell).

478
Q

Buck

A

Nl: dollar, bok

479
Q

Depress

A
  1. make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected. 2. reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system). Nl: drukken, deprimeren
480
Q

Perversion

A
  1. distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something. 2. sexual behaviour that is considered abnormal and unacceptable. Nl: perverse, vervorming
481
Q

Intently

A

With earnest (resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction) and eager attention. Nl: heel gericht

482
Q

Attuned

A

Nl: afgestemd

483
Q

Nomad

A

a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory.

484
Q

Close quarters

A

A situation of being very or uncomfortably close to someone or something.

485
Q

Quell

A

Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. Nl: onderdrukken, beteugelen

486
Q

Respite

A

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. Nl: uitstel, respijt, onderbreking, rust

487
Q

Ashen

A

Nl: asgrauw

488
Q

Deserting

A

Abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. Nl: verlaten, desertere, in de steek laten

489
Q

Jugular

A

Nl: halsslagader

490
Q

Cradling

A

Nl: wiegen

491
Q

Scrying

A

Foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or surface. Nl: pendelen, kristallen bol

492
Q

Ephemeral

A

Lasting for only a short time. Nl: kortstondig, vluchtig, efemeer, vergankelijk, tijdelijk

493
Q

Chisel

A

Nl: beitel

494
Q

Rivet

A

Nl: klinknagel

495
Q

Hoax

A

a humorous or malicious deception. Nl: grap, bedrog, oplichterij, truc

496
Q

Trudging

A

Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions. Nl: ploeteren, gesjouw

497
Q

Appease

A
  1. Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. 2. Assauge or satisfy (a demand or a feeling). 3. To get rid of unpleasant feelings or make them less strong. Nl: sussen, kalmeren, verzoenen, bedaren
498
Q

Cauldron

A

Nl: ketel, kookpot, heksenketel

499
Q

Sage

500
Q

Inflict

A

cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something. Nl: toebrengen, veroorzaken, aandoen

501
Q

Frankincense

A

Nl: wierook, olibanum

502
Q

Rift

A

Nl: kloof, scheur, breuk, gat, spleet, onenigheid

503
Q

Pawing

A

(Of an animal) feel or scrape with a paw or hoof.

504
Q

Ajar

A

(Of a door or other opening) slightly open. Nl: op een kier

505
Q

Astringent

A

1.Causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues. 2. (of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter.

506
Q

Shoddy

A

Badly made or done. Nl: slordig, onbeschoft

507
Q

Cathartic

A

Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis. Nl: louterend, catharsis

508
Q

Laid up

A

To be forced to stay in bed because of an illness or accident

509
Q

Brook

A

Nl: beek, rivier

510
Q

Cask

A

a large container like a barrel, made of wood, metal or plastic and used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks. Nl: vat, fust

511
Q

Pulverizing

A

Reduce to fine particles. Nl: verpulveren

512
Q

Purged

A
  1. rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling. 2. remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way. Nl: gezuiverd, verwijderd, gespoeld, gereinigd, gewist
513
Q

Thimbleful

A

A small quantity of liquid, especially alcohol.

514
Q

Throes

A

intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change.

515
Q

Incessant

A

Never stopping. Nl: onophoudelijk, voortdurend

516
Q

Sprig

A

Nl: takje, twijg

517
Q

Skitter

A
  1. move lightly and quickly or hurriedly. 2.
    draw (bait) jerkily across the surface of the water as a technique in fishing.
518
Q

Girth

A

Nl: omtrek

519
Q

Haul

A

Nl: buit, haal, vangst, lading, transporteren, sleuren, ophalen, hijsen, sjouwen, takelen

520
Q

Conjure

A

Nl: roepen, oproepen, bezweren, opwekken, wekken

521
Q

Wince

A

The act of showing pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the. Nl: huiveren

522
Q

Mollusk

A

Nl: weekdier

523
Q

Mandible

A

Nl: onderkaak

524
Q

Procure

A

obtain (something), especially with care or effort. Nl: kopen, verkrijgen

525
Q

Racking

A
  1. Cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to. 2. Place in or on a rack.
526
Q

Sidles

A

Move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner.

527
Q

Taut

A

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Nl: strak, gespannen

528
Q

Impede

A

Delay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder. Nl: belemmeren, verhingeren

529
Q

Survey

A

Nl: overzien, enquete, onderzoek, vragenlijst, studie, peiling, keuring

530
Q

Ravaged

A

Severely damaged; devastated. Nl: verwoest, geteisterd, vernietigd, verscheurd

531
Q

Diversion

A
  1. the action of turning something aside from its course. 2. an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime. Nl: afleiding, omleiding, afleidingsmanoeuvre
532
Q

Ascension

A

The action of rising to an important position or a higher level. Nl: hemelvaart, opstanding, verheffing, troonbestijging, opstijgen

533
Q

Hoist

A

Nl: hijsen, takelen, lift, gehesen

534
Q

Cusp

A
  1. a point of transition between two different states. 2.
    a pointed end where two curves meet.
535
Q

Crumple

A

Crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled. Nl: verfrommelt

536
Q

Sacrilege

A

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Nl: heiligschennis

537
Q

Rammifications

A

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. Nl: gevolgen, vertakkingen, consequenties

538
Q

Demise

A

A person’s death. Nl: ondergang, einde, verscheiden

539
Q

Snicker

A

give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh; snigger. Nl: grinniken, gniffelen

540
Q

Seedling

A

Nl: zaailing, plantje, kiemplant, zaadje

541
Q

Dignity

A
  1. The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. 2. A composed or serious manner or style. Nl: waardigheid, respect, eer, eigenwaarde
542
Q

Welded

A

Nl: gelast

543
Q

Primal

A

Nl: primaire, oer

544
Q

Reverie

A

A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream. Nl: mijmerig, dromerij

545
Q

Lapel

546
Q

Threadbare

A

Nl: versleten, afgesleten

547
Q

Relinquish

A

To unwillingly stop holding or keeping something. Nl: afstaan, opgeven, afzien, loslaten, verzaken, afstand doen van

548
Q

Ludicrous

A

So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. Nl: belachelijk, bespottelijk, absurd, lachwekkend, potsierlijk

549
Q

Scrutinizing

A

Examine or inspect closely or thoroughly. Nl: doorgronden

550
Q

Complicit

A

involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. Nl: medeplichtig, medeschuldig

551
Q

Gutting

A

Bitterly disappointing or upsetting.

552
Q

Deliberate

A

(Adj) 1. done consciously and intentionally. 2. careful and unhurried. (Verb) Engage in long and careful consideration.

553
Q

Transgression

A

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence. Nl: overtreding, overschrijding

554
Q

Amenable

A

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

555
Q

Restrained

A

characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate. Nl: ingetogen, ingehouden, terughoudend, vastgebonden, beperkt, beheerst

556
Q

Touchstones

A

Standard by which something is judged or recognized. Nl: toetssteen

557
Q

Intrigue

A
  1. Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. 2. Make secret plans to do something illicit (forbidden by law, rules, or custom) or detrimental to someone. Nl: intrigeren
558
Q

Don

A

Put on (an item of clothing), wearing something, usually casually. Nl: aangetrokken

559
Q

Rechristen

A

Give a new name to. Nl: omgedoopt

560
Q

Resides

A
  1. Have one’s permanent home in a particular place. 2. (Of power or a right) belong to a person. Nl: verblijven, wonen, liggen, zetelen, vertoeven
561
Q

Preternatural

A

Beyond what is normal or natural. Nl: bovennatuurlijk

562
Q

Paragon

A

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality, a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence, a perfect diamond of 100 carats or more.

563
Q

Striking

A

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Nl: opvallend, markant, treffend, opmerkelijk, prachtig

564
Q

Severe

A

Causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage etc. Nl: ernstig, zwaar, streng, hevig, erg, gestreng, ernst

565
Q

Courtesy of someone

A

Used to say who gave you something that you would usually have to pay for.

566
Q

Puzzling

A

Nl: raadselachtig, onbegrijpelijk, gepuzzeld, raadsel

567
Q

Suffice to say

A

used at the beginning of a statement to indicate that what you are saying is obvious, or that you will only give a short explanation

568
Q

Puff piece

A

A piece of writing or speech that praises someone or something too much, used at the beginning of a statement to indicate that what you are saying is obvious, or that you will only give a short explanation.

569
Q

Masthead

A
  1. The highest part of a ship’s mast or of the lower section of a mast. 2. the title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the first or editorial page.
570
Q

Toe-to-toe

A

(of two people) standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue.

571
Q

Scramble to get

A

(of two people) standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue.

572
Q

Let up

A

(Of something undesirable) become less intense, decrease in intensity of amount. Nl: ophouden

573
Q

Steepled

A

place (the fingers or hands) together so that they form an upward-pointing V-shape.

574
Q

Subservience

A

Willingness to obey others unquestioningly.

575
Q

Of one’s own volition

576
Q

Think piece

A

an article in a newspaper, magazine, or journal presenting personal opinions, analysis, or discussion, rather than bare facts.

577
Q

Overlord

A

A person in position of power.

578
Q

Battered

A

injured by repeated blows or punishment. having suffered repeated violence from a spouse, partner, or parent. (of a thing) damaged by age and repeated use. Nl: gehavend, geslagen, mishandeld, toegetakeld, beschadigd

579
Q

Buff (someone)

A

Describe someone who knows a lot about a particular subject

580
Q

Dapper

A

Neat and trim in appearance

581
Q

Afresh

A

In a new or different way. Nl: opnieuw

582
Q

Scalding

A

Very hot; burning. Intense and painful or distressing.

583
Q

Suds

A

Nl: sop, schuim

584
Q

Pristine

A

In its original condition: unspoilt. Nl: ongerept, onberispelijk, prachtig, zuiver, maagdelijk, oorspronkelijk, kristalhelder, ongeschonden

585
Q

Enraptured

A

Give intense pleasure or joy to, filled with delight and wonder. Nl: verrukt, gefascineerd

586
Q

Writhe

A

make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. respond with great emotional or physical discomfort to (an intense or unpleasant feeling or thought). Nl: kronkelen, spartelen, draaien

587
Q

Herringbone

A

Nl: visgraat

588
Q

Uptown

A

Nl: in de stad

589
Q

Delight in

A

To be very happy because of (something). Nl: genieten van, vreugde in

590
Q

Particular

A
  1. Used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. 2. especially great or intense. (Noun) a detail. Nl: bepaald, specifiek, special, eigen, groot, extra, juist, kieskeurig, buitengewoon
591
Q

Pointed

A
  1. Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. 2. (Of a remark or look) expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way.
592
Q

Settle

593
Q

Saucer

A

Nl: schotel

594
Q

Thrill

A

Nl: sensatie, spanning, kick, opwinding, trilling, adrenaline, enthousiast, spannende, prikkelen

595
Q

Devotion

A

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity. religious worship or observance. Nl: toewijding, devotie, overgave, inzet, liefde, verering, trouw, aanbidding, godsvrucht

596
Q

Enchanting

A

Delightfully charming or attractive. Nl: betoverend, charmant, feeriek, verrukelijk, bekoorlijk, betoverd, betovering

597
Q

Pretence

A
  1. An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. 2. A claim to have a particular skill or quality. Nl: schijn, voorwendsel, pretentie, mom, schijnvertoning
598
Q

Tell-all

A

Thoroughly revealing; candid; personal. revealing private or shocking information.

599
Q

Candid

A
  1. Truthful and straightforward; frank. 2. (Of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge. Nl: openhartig, eerlijk, spontaan, onbevangen (zonder vooroordeel, niet geremd doordat je weet wat er komt), oprecht
600
Q

Retrospective

A
  1. A show of the work an artist has done in their life so far. 2. Relating or thinking about the past. Nl: terugblik, overzicht, tentoonstelling
601
Q

The whole nine yards

A

Everything possible or available

602
Q

Succinctly

A

In a brief and clearly expressed manner. Nl: kort en bonding, kernachtig, treffend

603
Q

Umber

A

Of a brownish color resembling earth or soil

604
Q

Translucent

A

(Of a substance) allowing some light to pass through. Nl: doorschijnend, doorzichtig

605
Q

Indelicate

A
  1. Having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact. 2. Slightly indecent. Nl: grof, onbeleefd, onbeschoft
606
Q

Indecent

A
  1. Not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters. 2. Not appropriate or fitting. Nl: grof, onbeleefd, onbeschoft
607
Q

Double take

A

A delayed reaction to something unexpected, immediately after one’s first reaction.

608
Q

Sordid

A
  1. Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. 2. Dirty or squalid. Nl: smerig, vuile
609
Q

Umbrage

A

Offence or annoyance. a delayed reaction to something unexpected, immediately after one’s first reaction. Nl: aanstoot aan

610
Q

Gritty

A
  1. containing or covered with grit (grind) 2. showing courage and resolve. Nl: zanderig, korrelig, stenig
611
Q

Glib

A

(Of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow. Nl: glad, welbespraakt, glibberig

611
Q

Disarm

A
  1. Take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country). 2. Allay (diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry) the hostility or suspicions of. Nl: ontwapenen, ontmantelen, uitschakelen, onschadelijk maken, deactiveren, ontwapening
612
Q

Conspirationally

A

in a manner that suggests shared secret knowledge with another person.

613
Q

Inquiring

A

showing an interest in learning new things. (of a look or expression) suggesting that information is sought.

613
Q

Obscurity

A

the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. the quality of being difficult to understand. a thing that is unclear or difficult to understand. Nl: vergetelheid, obscuriteit, duisternis, onduidelijkheid, duister

614
Q

Stoic

A

Determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you

614
Q

Cavalier

A

(Adj) Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. Nl: arrogant, nonchalant, hooghartig, ridderlijk

615
Q

Forthright

A

(Of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken. Nl: oprecht, openhartig, rechtuit

616
Q

Conspire

A

Make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act. (of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular negative result. Nl: samenzweren, samenspannen, beraadslagen, beramen

617
Q

Reticent

A

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily. Nl: terughoudend

618
Q

Garner

A

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

619
Q

Sound bite

A

a short extract from a recorded interview or speech, chosen for its succinctness or concision.

620
Q

Flank

A

Be on each or on one side of.

621
Q

Shucks

A

An expression of modesty, embarrassment, disappointment, or anger. used to express slight regret or to show you are disappointed, or sometimes to show that something is not very important:

622
Q

Prig

A

a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if they are superior to others. person overly concerned with minor rules and details. Nl: opschepper

623
Q

Antithetical

A
  1. Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. 2. connected with, containing, or using the rhetorical device of antithesis (opposite). Nl: antithetisch, tegengesteld
624
Q

Chorus girl

A

a young woman who sings or dances in the chorus of a musical.

625
Q

Euphemism

A

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Een eufemisme is een verzachtende, verbloemende of verhullende uitdrukking die gebruikt wordt in de plaats van iets wat als ruw of kwetsend gevoeld wordt, voor iets wat als een taboe gezien wordt of voor iets wat met een negatieve gevoelswaarde verbonden is.

626
Q

Rifle through

A

To search quickly through something, often in order to steal something.

627
Q

Stale

A

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.

628
Q

Of an age

A
  1. Old enough to be able or expected to do something. 2.
    (of two or more people or things) of a similar age.
629
Q

Rag

A
  1. A piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things. 2. a newspaper, typically one regarded as being of low quality.
630
Q

Being a knockout

A

a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive or attractive.

631
Q

Exec

A

Someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action.

632
Q

The lot

A

All the things of a group

633
Q

To grate

A

To irritate or annoy someone

634
Q

Star in

A

a production if he or she has a leading role

635
Q

Day-player

A

an actor hired on a daily basis and not on a long-term contract

636
Q

Day-player

A

an actor hired on a daily basis and not on a long-term contract

637
Q

Executive

A

(Adj) Relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect. (Noun) 1. a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business. 2.
the branch of a government responsible for putting decisions or laws into effect.

638
Q

Resolved

A

Nl: opgelsot, verholpen, besloten, vastbesloten, beslecht, geregeld, verdwenen, afgehandeld, voorgenomen, weggenomen

639
Q

Portly

A

Having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man).

640
Q

Knock something out of the park

A

Do something extremely well

641
Q

Elocutionist

A

A public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery

642
Q

Sweltering

A

Uncomfortably hot. Nl: snikheet, bloedheet, smoorheet

643
Q

Suggestive

A

tending to suggest an idea. indicative or evocative. making someone think of sexual matters. evoking thoughts or feelings indirectly.

644
Q

Stuffy

A
  1. (of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation. 2.
    (of a person) not receptive to new or unusual ideas; conventional and narrow-minded.
645
Q

Annulment

A

an official announcement that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists, or the process of making this announcement. Nl: nietigverklaring, annulering

646
Q

Wee hours

A

the early hours of the morning, between twelve o’clock at night and the time when the sun rises

647
Q

Lest

A

In order to prevent any possibility that something will happen. Nl: opdat, anders, uit angst

648
Q

Down payment

A

A sum a buyer pays upfront when purchasing an expensive good

649
Q

Hatch a plan

A

To make a secret plan to do something that is usually illegal or harmful

650
Q

Ominous

A

Suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen. Nl: onheilspellend, dreigend, ijzingwekkend

651
Q

Dangle a carrot in front of

A

Try to persuade someone to do something by offering them a reward

652
Q

Apprentice

A

A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. Nl: leerling, leer, leerjongen

653
Q

Matinee

A

A musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime (afternoon)

654
Q

Dungaree

A

Nl: tuinbroek

655
Q

Dally

A
  1. Act or move slowly. 2. Have a casual romantic or sexual liaison with. Nl: treuzelen, talmen
656
Q

Petulantly

A

Moody or childish. Nl: humeurig, nukkig, balorig, kregelig, prikkelbaar, kribbig

657
Q

Chignon

A

Hairstyle with hair twisted into a knot at the back

658
Q

Hound

A

Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly. Nl: opjagen, lastigvallen

659
Q

Relentlessly

A

In an unceasingly intense or harsh way. Nl: onophoudelijk, voortdurend, aanhoudend

660
Q

Persecute

A

subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs. Nl: vervolgen, achtervolgen

661
Q

Cease

A

Come or bring to an end

662
Q

Earnest

A

Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction. Serious and determined. Nl: serieus, ernstig, oprecht, eerlijk, ernst, onderpand

663
Q

Aviary

A

A large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in.

664
Q

Giddy

A
  1. dizzy. 2. Feeling silly, happy and excited and showing this in your behavior
665
Q

Marquee

666
Q

Beaming

A

Smiling broadly; grinning

667
Q

Conceit

A
  1. Excessive pride in oneself. 2. An ingenious or fanciful comparison or metaphor. Nl: verwaandheid, hoogmoed, ijdelheid, gril, dunk, zelgenoegzaamheid
668
Q

Ingenious

A

clever, original, and inventive. Nl: ingenieus, vernuftig, geniaal, slim, vindingrijk, doordacht, briljant, spitsvondig

669
Q

Fanciful

A
  1. Over-imaginative and unrealistic. 2. Highly ornamental or imaginative in design. Nl: fantasievol, grillig
670
Q

Commence

671
Q

Respective

A

Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things.

672
Q

Detachment

A

A feeling of not being emotionally involved

673
Q

Mince your words

A

To be careful about what you say in order not to offend someone.

674
Q

Put on leave

A

When someone is given a period of absence from their job for a limited amount of time.

675
Q

Man about town

A

A fashionable male socialite (a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment.)

676
Q

Overt

A

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent

677
Q

Be mad for someone

A

to want someone or something very much, or to be very interested in someone or something

678
Q

Eligible

A

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions. (Of a person) desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage. Nl: in aanmerking komen, geschikt, recht, ontvankelijk, verkiesbaar, toegelaten

679
Q

Canoodling

A

Kiss and cuddle amorously (showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire). Nl: knuffelen, flikflooien, vozen

680
Q

Cavorting

A

Jump or dance around excitedly. (Informal) engage enthusiastically in sexual or disreputable pursuits. Nl: ravotten, spartelen, steigeren, ronddollen

681
Q

Nuptial

A

Relating to marriage or weddings. Nl: huwelijks

682
Q

Tulle

A

A soft, fine, cotton, or nylon material like net, used for making veils and dresses

683
Q

At the whim of

A

when (someone) wishes, desires, or decides something often in a sudden way

684
Q

Categorically

A

when (someone) wishes, desires, or decides something often in a sudden way. Nl: categorisch, absoluut, pertinent, uitdrukkelijk

685
Q

Talkies

A

a film with a soundtrack, as distinct from a silent film.

686
Q

Swig

A

Drink in large gulps. Nl: slok, teug

687
Q

Weepie

A

a sentimental film, book, or song.

688
Q

Madcap

A

amusingly eccentric. an eccentric or reckless person. Nl: dwaze

689
Q

Albeit

690
Q

Antsy

A

agitated, impatient, or restless. agitated, impatient, or restless.

691
Q

Duvet

A

Nl: dekbed

692
Q

Soundstage

A

an area of a film studio with acoustic properties suitable for the recording of sound, typically used to record dialogue.

693
Q

Hankies

A

Nl: zakdoeken

694
Q

Play into someone’s hands

A

to unintentionally do exactly what an enemy or someone opposing you wants, or what is useful for them

695
Q

Sheepishness

A

The quality of being sheepish ( embarrassed because you have done something wrong or silly)

696
Q

Bashful

A

often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed. Nl: verlegen, bedeesd, schuchter, timide, beschroomd

697
Q

Embossed

A

(of a surface or object) decorated with a design that stands out in relief.

698
Q

Ephiphany

A

a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you. Nl: openbaring, epifanie

699
Q

Evocative

A

making you remember or imagine something pleasant: . Nl: suggestief, beeldend

700
Q

Live hand to mouth

A

to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra

701
Q

Precipice

A

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one. Nl: afgrond, rand

702
Q

Old hand

A

someone who is very experienced and skilled in a particular area of activity

703
Q

Fall of a turnip truck

A

Someone who is naïve or easily fooled.

704
Q

Gun it

A

To accelerate or speed up quickly or suddenly.

705
Q

Woo

A
  1. seek the favour, support, or custom of. 2. dated
    try to gain the love of (someone), especially with a view to marriage. Nl: verleiden, versieren, het hof maken
706
Q

Ruse

A

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick. Nl: list, truck, kunstgreep, bedrog, smoes, valstrik, afleidingsmanoeuvre

707
Q

A lead foot

A

used in reference to a person’s habit of driving too fast.

708
Q

Aristocracy

A

The highest class in certain societies, typically comprises people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices. a group regarded as privileged or superior in a particular sphere.

709
Q

Crux

A

the decisive or most important point at issue.

710
Q

Probe

A

the process of asking questions and examining facts in a situation, often in order to discover information that someone may be hiding.

711
Q

Feudalism

A

Is a from of socio-economic and political organization with three distinct social classes: 1. king or queen 2. nobles, which include princes and priests 3. peasants. The king owned all the available land, and he portioned out that land to his nobles for their use. The nobles in turn rented out their land to peasants. The peasants paid the nobles in produce and military service; the nobles in turn paid the king. It was a way of structuring society around relationships that were derived from the holding land in exchange for service or labor.

712
Q

Deliberately

A
  1. Conciously and intentionally; on purpose. 2. In a careful and unhurried way. Nl: bewust, opzettelijk, doelbewust, expres, vrijwillig, nadrukkelijk
713
Q

Anomie

A

Lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group.

714
Q

Pervades

A

(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of. be present and apparent throughout. Nl: doordringt

715
Q

Distinguished

A

very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect. dignified and noble in appearance or manner. Nl: onderscheiden, vooraanstaand, voornaam, gekenmerkt, gernommeerd, onderscheidend, deftig, herkenbaar, voortreffelijk, eminent

716
Q

Intelligible

A

able to be understood; comprehensible. (Philosophy) able to be understood only by the intellect, not by the senses.

717
Q

Modus vivendi

A

an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached.

718
Q

Concede

A
  1. admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. 2. surrender or yield (a possession, right, or privilege). Nl: toegeven, opgeven, erkennen, afstaan
719
Q

Chronicles

A

a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence. Nl: kronieken

720
Q

Be apt to be/do something

A

To be likely to do something or to often do something.

721
Q

Delighted

A

Very pleased. Nl: blij, verheugd, verrukt, opgetogen, trots, fijn, geweldig, enthousiast

722
Q

Dismay

A

cause (someone) to feel concern and distress. Nl: ontzetting, ontsteltenis, verbijztering, wanhoop, verslagenheid, schrik, afschuw, ontzet, verdriet

723
Q

Cordiality

A

Being friendly and agreeable. Nl: hartelijkheid, vriendelijkheid, warmte

724
Q

Bewail

A

express great regret, sadness, or disappointment about (something). Nl: bewenen, betreuren

725
Q

Lumpish

A

roughly or clumsily formed or shaped. (of a person) stupid and lethargic.

726
Q

Lethargy

A

a lack of energy and enthusiasm. Nl: lethargie, lusteloosheid, loomheid, slaapzucht, onverschilligheid

727
Q

Squawk

A

(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise. (of a person) say something in a loud, discordant tone. complain or protest about something. Nl: krijsen, piepen, kwek, mekkeren, snater

728
Q

Indignation

A

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. Nl: verontwaardiging, toorn, gramschap, grimmigheid, woede

729
Q

Profound

A

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight. (Literary) the deepest part of something, especially the ocean. Nl: diepgaand, diep, ingrijpend, diepzinnig, grondig, verregaand, intens, uitgesproken, vergaande, gedegen

730
Q

Indiscriminate

A

done at random or without careful judgement. (of a person) not using or exercising discrimination. Nl: willekeurig, lukraak

731
Q

Defacement

A

the action or process of spoiling the surface or appearance of something.

732
Q

Adulation

A

Excessive admiration or praise. Nl: bewondering, vleierij, aanbidding, verering, pluimstrijkerij

733
Q

Deplore

A

feel or express strong disapproval of (something). Nl: betreuren

734
Q

Lose ground

A

To be less popular or to be given less support.

735
Q

Odious

A

extremely unpleasant; repulsive. Nl: afschuweljk, hatelijk, weerzinwekkend, verfoeilijk

736
Q

Flagrant

A

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. Nl: flagrant, overduidelijk

737
Q

Conspicuously

A

in a clearly visible way. in a way that attracts notice or attention.

738
Q

Indignity

A

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity. Nl: vernedering, schande, onwaardigheid

739
Q

Nominally

A

in name only; officially though perhaps not in reality. Nl: nominaal

740
Q

Deity

A

a god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion). divine status, quality, or nature. the creator and supreme being (in a monotheistic religion such as Christianity).

741
Q

Astonishment

A

Great surprise. Nl: verbazing, verwondering, verbijstering, ontzetting

742
Q

Derision

A

contemptuous ridicule or mockery. Nl: spot, hoon, schimp, minachting

743
Q

Devout

A

having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. totally committed to a cause or belief. Nl: vroom, toegewijd, devoot, gelovig, godvruchtig

744
Q

Adequate

A

Enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose. Nl: adequate, voldoende, toereikend, geschikt, goed, passend, afdoend, gepast

745
Q

(Noun) Will

A

Nl: testament

746
Q

Owe

A

have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received. be under a moral obligation to give someone (gratitude, respect, etc.).

747
Q

Manifestation

A

an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract or theoretical. Nl: manifestatie, uiting, openbaring, verschijningsvorm, verschijning, uitdrukking

748
Q

Alternately

A

with two things continually following and succeeded by each other; one after the other. Nl: afwisselend

749
Q

(Adj) Erratic

A

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. Nl: grilling, onregelmatig, onvoorspelbaar, vreemd, wispelturig, onstabiel, veranderlijk

750
Q

Matter of fact

A

(Noun) A fact as distinct from an opinion or conjecture. (Adj) unemotional and practical. Nl: nuchter, zakelijk

751
Q

Conjecture

A

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. An unproven mathematical or scientific theorem. Nl: gissing, giswerk, speculatie, conjectuur, speculeren, veronderstellen

752
Q

Philological

A

Relating to the study of language.

753
Q

Credence

A

Belief in or acceptance of something as true. Nl: geloof, geloofwaardigheid

754
Q

Boast

A
  1. talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. 2. (of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride). Nl: bieden, roemen, bogen, opscheppen, pochen, pronken, voorstaan
755
Q

Posthumous

A

occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

756
Q

Dissipation

A
  1. overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living. 2. the squandering (wasting) of money, energy, or resources.
757
Q

Notoriety

A

The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. Nl: bekendheid, beruchtheid, roem, reputatie

758
Q

Austere

A

severe or strict in manner or attitude. (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries. having a plain and unadorned appearance.

759
Q

Exempt

A

not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually.

760
Q

Ailment

A

Nl: kwaal, aandoening, ziekte, kwaaltje

761
Q

Acclaimed

A

Publicly praised; celebrated. Nl: geprezen, gerenommeerd, bejubeld, bekend, gewaardeerd, bekroond, toegejuicht, geroemd

762
Q

Utter

A

Complete; absolute.

763
Q

Recount

A

tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience. Nl: vertellen, verhalen, beschrijven

764
Q

Depict

A

represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. portray in words; describe. Nl: verbeelden, tonen, beelden, geven, weergeven, uitbeelden, afbeelden, beschrijven, schilderen, afschilderen

765
Q

Animated

A
  1. Full of life or excitement; lively. 2. (of a film or image) made using animation techniques.
766
Q

Invariably

A

In every case or on every occasion; always. Nl: altijd, steeds, onveranderlijk, telkens

767
Q

Despair

A

A feeling of being without hope or of not being able to improve a situation. Nl: wanhoop, vertwijfeling, radeloosheid, moedeloosheid

768
Q

Indebtedness

A

the condition of owing money. the feeling of owing gratitude for a service or favour.

769
Q

Fondness

A

Affection or liking for someone or something. Nl: voorliefde, genegenheid, liefde, voorkeur, dol, passie

770
Q

Chronicler

A

a person who writes accounts of important or historical events.

771
Q

Hovel

A

Nl: krot, bouwval

772
Q

Deviant

A

departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour. Nl: afwijkend, pervers, abnormaal

773
Q

Obscure

A
  1. Not discovered or known about; uncertain 2. Not clearly expressed or easily understood. Keep from being seen; conceal
774
Q

Disagreeable

A

Unpleasant or unenjoyable. Unfriendly and bad-tempered. Nl: onaangenaam

775
Q

Flutter

A

(of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly. move with a light irregular or trembling motion.

776
Q

Bestow

A

to give something as an honour or present. Nl: schenken, verlenen, geven, toekennen

777
Q

Confer

A
  1. grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). 2.
    have discussions; exchange opinions. Nl: verlenen, overleggen, geven, verschaffen, toekennen, opleveren
778
Q

Pariahs

A

Outcast from society or group.

779
Q

Pimp

A

Nl: pooier

780
Q

Damned

A
  1. (in Christian belief) condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell. 2. used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something.
781
Q

Highfalutin

A

(especially of speech, writing, or ideas) pompous or pretentious in a way that is intended to impress. Nl: hoogdravend

782
Q

Pompous

A

affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important. Nl: pompeuze, opgeblazen, hoogdravend, gewichtig, pretentieus

783
Q

Affectedly

A

in a way that is artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress.

784
Q

Affectation

A

behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress. a studied display of real or pretended feeling. Nl: aanstellerij, beinvloeding, pose

785
Q

Merit

A

the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. a good feature or point. a pass grade in an examination denoting above-average performance. the intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, outside of any other considerations. good deeds entitling someone to a future reward from God.

786
Q

Refinement

A

the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance. the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes. cultured elegance in behaviour or manner. Nl: verfijning, veredeling, verbetering, elegantie, zuivering

787
Q

Lodging

A

temporary accommodation. a room or rooms rented out to someone, usually in the same residence as the owner. Nl: accommodatie, onderdak

788
Q

Beggar

A

(Noun) 1. a person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food. 2. a person of a specified type, especially one to be envied or pitied. (Verb) reduce (someone) to poverty. Nl: bedelaar, schooier, zwerver, bedelstaf

789
Q

Put on airs

A

Behaving as if you’re better than other people — wealthier, better dressed, or better educated

790
Q

Scarcely

A

only just; almost not. only a very short time before. used to suggest that something is unlikely to be or certainly not the case. Nl: nauwelijks, amper, weinig, bijna, schaars, vrijwel, zelden

791
Q

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