h20 Flashcards

1
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tenacious

A

vasthoudend

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

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2
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preposterous

A

absurd, balachelijk

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3
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to condemn

A

sterk afkeuren

express complete disapproval of; censure.

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4
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conceited

A

verwaand

excessively proud of oneself; vain.

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5
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custom

A

gewoonte (van een volk)
(a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.)

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6
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to acquiesce in

A

instemmen met

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7
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averse to

A

afkerig van

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

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8
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to induce

A
ertoe brengen 
(succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something)
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9
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disdain

A

minachting

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10
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considerable

A

aanzienlijk

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11
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down-to-earth

A

nuchter, praktisch

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12
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to be inclined to

A

de neiging hebben om

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13
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smug

A

zelfgenoegzaam

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