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Fortnight

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a period of two weeks.

Twee weken

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Reverie

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a state of imagining or thinking about pleasant things, as if you are daydreaming.

Mijmering

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Solemn

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characterized by deep sincerity. Formal.

Plechtig

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Promontory

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a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast

Voorgebergte

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Languid

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weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

Loom

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Visage

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a person’s face, especially the physical proportions in a descriptive or poetic sense.

Gelaat/Gezicht

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Retrospect

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thinking about or looking back on past events.

Terugblik

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Pandemonium

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wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Pandemonium

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To augment

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Vergroten

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Vigilance

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the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Waakzaamheid

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Consolation

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the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

Troost

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To loathe

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feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Verafschuwen

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Absolution

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the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful

Absolutie

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Woe

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a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief.

Wee

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Merit

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the quality of being particularly good, as to deserve praise or reward.

Verdienste

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Countenance

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a person’s face, especially the facial expressions conveying mood or emotion.

Gelaat/Gezicht

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Tranquility

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the quality or state of being peaceful; calm.

Kalmte

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Rapture

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a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

Verrukken

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Charnel House

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a building or vault in which corpses or bones are piled.

Knekelhuis

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Superstition

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A belief based on old ideas about magic or the supernatural, rather than reason or science. It often comes from fear of the unknown or a mistaken idea of cause and effect.

Bijgeloof

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Omniscient

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Knowing everything; all-knowing.

alwetend

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Assertion

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a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief; declaration.

Bewering

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Progeny

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descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Nakomelingen

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Frankenstein food

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any food that has been genetically modified.

Frankensteinvoedsel

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Peripheral
**Something that is on the edge** or not the main focus, or **side details in a situation.** *Buitenrand*
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Epithet
an adjective or phrase **characterizing a quality or attribute** of the person or thing mentioned. *Epitheton/ formele bijnaam* | Example: Alexander **the Great**
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Innate
**inborn**; present from birth. *Aangeboren*
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Juxtaposition
Placing two different things side by side to highlight their contrast or create an effect. *nevenschikking* | Example: *Night and day or Good and Evil*
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Ambiguity
the quality of being **open to more than one interpretation.** *Meerduidigheid*
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Epistolary
(of a literary work) in the **form of letters.** *Epistolair*
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Virtue
behaviour showing high moral standards; **of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong.** *Deugd*
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Surreptitiously
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; **secretively.** *Stiekem*
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Riposte
a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism; counter. *Riposte*
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Enigmatic
mysterious and impossible to understand completely. *Raadselachtig*
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To endeavour
**Try hard to do or achieve something**; an attempt to achieve a goal.
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Convalescence
time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment. *Herstel*
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Peril
Serious and immediate danger. *Gevaar*
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Benevolence
The quality of being well meaning; kindness. *Welwillendheid*
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Paramount
More important than anything else; supreme. *Opperste*
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Physiognomy
a person's facial features or expression, especially linked to characteristics, **face reading.** *Fysionomie/gelaat*
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Repast
A meal. *Maaltijd*
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Superfluous
Unnecessary, exceeding what is sufficient. *Overbodig*
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Repugnance
Intense disgust or dislike. *Afkeer*
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Posterity
Future generations. *Nageslacht*
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Paroxysm
a sudden attack or **outburst of a particular emotion** or activity. *Hevige aanval*
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Debility
Physical weakness, especially as a result of illness. *Zwakheid*
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Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time. *Kortstondig*
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Immutable
**Unchanging** over time or unable to be changed. *Onveranderlijk*
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To neglect
Fail to care of properly. *Verwaarlozen*
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To contemplate
To view or consider for a long time. *Beschouwen*
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To resolve
Settling a dispute by reaching an agreement or solution, bringing the problem to an end or conclusion. *Oplossen*
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Eulogy
a speech or writing that praises someone highly, especially as tribute to someone who passed away. *Lofrede*
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Gaiety
The state or quality of being cheerful or joyous. *Vrolijkheid*
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Succour
Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. *Hulp*
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Vexation
The state of being **annoyed, frustrated, or worried.** *Ergernis*
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(to) Disdain
**Consider to be unworthy** or inferior, of one's consideration. *Minachtig/Versmaden*
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Squalid
(of a place) **extremely dirty and unpleasant**, especially as a result of poverty or neglect. *Smerig/Armoedig*
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Sustenance
Means of sustaining or supporting life or health; nourishment, especially food and drink *Levensonderhoud*
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Pail
A bucket. *Emmer*
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Verdure
Lush green vegetation. *Groenheid*
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Respite
a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant; postpone. *Uitstel*
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To repose
the action of resting, sleeping, or tranquillity; *to rest.* *Rusten*
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To convey
Transport or carry to a place. *Overbrengen*
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Vigour/Vigor
Physical strength and good health. *Kracht*
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Profound
(of a state, quality, or emotion) **very great** or intense; great knowledge. *Diepgaand*
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Phraseology
**The way in which language is used**, especially in the choice of words and expressions; phrasing. *Fraseologie/woordkeus*
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Approbation
Approval or praise. *Goedkeuring*
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Encomium
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, who is still alive. *Lofzang*
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Ingenuity
the quality of being inventive, original, and clever. *Vindingrijkheid*
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To Reproach
The expression of disapproval or disappointment. *Verwijten*
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Lassitude
A state of physical or mental weariness; **lack of energy.** *Moeheid*
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Ignominy
Public shame or disgrace. *Schande*
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Delirium
A serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and lack of awareness. *Deliriuum*
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Pertinacious
Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action. *Hardnekkig*

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