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entrepreneur = ondernemer
managing director, chief executive officer, CEO = algemeen directeur
to manage = besturen, leiden
management = directie
executive, manager = leidinggevende, manager
board of directors = raad van commissarissen
profit = winst
profitable = winstgevend
lucrative = lucratief
share, stock = aandeel
shareholder = aandeelhouder
to share = delen
stock exchange = effectenbeurs
trade, commerce = handel
trader = handelaar
e-commerce = handel via internet
expansion, extension = uitbreiding
to compete = concurreren
competition = concurrentie
competitor = concurrent
competitive = concurrerend
fierce = fel, hevig
wholesale = groothandel
retail = detailhandel
retailer = detaillist, kleinhandelaar
bulk = grote hoeveelheid
to insure = verzekeren
insurance = verzekering
to establish, to found = oprichten, stichten
to transfer = overplaatsen
to locate = vestigen
benefit, advantage = voordeel
to profit, to benefit = profiteren
prosperous = welvarend
prosperity= welvaart
to prosper, to flourish = bloeien
joint = gezamenlijk
to boost = stimuleren
turnover = omzet
outlet = verkooppunt
to invent = uitvinden
invention = uitvinding
recession, slump = recessie
supply and demand = vraag en aanbod
equivalent = equivalent
to switch (to) = overschakelen (op)
switch = overschakeling
warehouse = pakhuis, magazijn
barrier = belemmering, barrière
to outsource = uitbesteden
resources = middelen
to allocate = toewijzen
budget = begroting
to curb = beperken
matter, business = zaak
to borrow (from) = lenen (van)
to lend (to) = lenen (aan)
loan = lening
interest = rente
rate = tarief
bill = rekening
to owe = schuldig zijn
amount = bedrag, hoeveelheid
wealth = rijkdom
wealthy = rijk
to inherit = erven
inheritance, legacy = erfenis
heir = erfgenaam
heiress = erfgename
cash machine, cashpoint, ATM = geldautomaat
bank card = bankpas
PIN = pincode
to bargain, to haggle = afdingen
to charge = rekenen
free, free of charge = gratis
to gamble = gokken
account = rekening (bank)
to invest = investeren
purse = portemonnee
reward = beloning
to reward = belonen
to contribute = bijdragen
contribution = bijdrage
currency = munteenheid
foreign currency = buitenlands geld
to exchange, to change = wisselen (geld)
exchange rate = wisselkoers
allowance = toelage
economic = economisch
economical = zuinig
to economise = bezuinigen
cutback, cut = bezuiniging
to purchase = kopen
mortgage = hypotheek
to take for granted = als vanzelfsprekend aannemen
to waste = verspillen
waste = verspilling
poverty = armoede
deposit = aanbetaling
to afford = zich veroorloven
debt = schuld
liable for = aansprakelijk voor
to go bankrupt, to go broke, to go bust = failliet gaan
bankruptcy = faillissement
setback = tegenslag
from scratch = vanaf het begin
value = waarde
valuable = kostbaar, waardevol
valuables = kostbaarheden
beggar = bedelaar
generous = gul, vrijgevig
to deduct = aftrekken
to transfer (into), to remit (into) = overmaken/overboeken (naar)
to boil down to, to amount to = neerkomen op
to maintain = onderhouden
maintenance = alimentatie
proceeds = opbrengst
auction = veiling
to play down = bagatelliseren
quest = zoektocht
to soar, to rocket = omhoogschieten
to cash in (on) = financieel profiteren (van)
boom = snelle groei
to boom = snel groeien
to calculate = berekenen
calculation = berekening
calculator = rekenmachine
to weigh = wegen
weight = gewicht
overweight = te zwaar
stone = 6,3 kilo
to outweigh = zwaarder wegen dan
scales = weegschaal
to extend, to expand = uitbreiden
extensive = uitgebreid
extent = omvang
to some extent = tot op zekere hoogte
considerable, substantial = aanzienlijk, flink
approximately, about = ongeveer
population = bevolking
dense = dicht
density = dichtheid
populated = bevolkt
slight = licht
slightly, a little = een beetje
largely = grotendeels
to lack = missen, niet hebben
lack of = gebrek aan
numerous = veel, talrijk
to estimate = schatten
estimate = schatting
to overestimate, to overrate = overschatten
to underestimate, to underrate = onderschatten
to increase = toenemen
to increase, to raise = verhogen
increase = toename
increasingly = in toenemende mate, steeds ...er
to decrease = afnemen, verlagen
decrease = afname, daling
growth = groei
height = lengte, hoogte
measure = maat
to measure = meten
to add = toevoegen
addition = toevoeging
additional = extra, aanvullend
decline = achteruitgang
modest = bescheiden
(in)adequate, (in)sufficient = (on)voldoende
synonym = synoniem
pace = tempo
merely, only = alleen maar, louter
pile = stapel
scale = schaal
to enlarge = vergroten
tiny = erg klein
moderate = matig
rather, pretty, fairly = tamelijk, nogal
several, various = verschillende
variety = verscheidenheid
overwhelming = overweldigend
accurate = nauwkeurig
accuracy = nauwkeurigheid
deficit = tekort (financieel)
surplus = overschot
to cover = bestrijken, dekken
to escalate = escaleren
range = sortering, bereik
mediocre = middelmatig
prolific = productief, vruchtbaar
birth rate = geboortecijfer
(un)reasonable = (on)redelijk
age = leeftijd, eeuw, tijdperk
century = eeuw
epoch, era = tijdperk
opportunity = goede gelegenheid/kans
occasion = gelegenheid
on the occasion of = ter gelegenheid van
occasionally = af en toe
to postpone, to put off = uitstellen
contemporary = tijdgenoot, modern, eigentijds
to expire = verlopen, aflopen
of late/lately/recently = de laatste tijd
recently = onlangs, kort geleden
prospect = vooruitzicht
to predict = voorspellen
(un)predictable = (on)voorspelbaar
prediction = voorspelling
origin = oorsprong
elderly = bejaard
mankind = de mensheid
instant, moment = ogenblik
instant, immediate = onmiddellijk
generation gap = generatiekloof
schedule = tijdschema
currently = op het ogenblik
likely, probable = waarschijnlijk
likelihood, probability = waarschijnlijkheid
landmark = keerpunt, mijlpaal
gradual, gradually = geleidelijk
eternal, perpetual = eeuwig
eternity = eeuwigheid
ultimately, eventually = uiteindelijk, ten slotte
coincidence = toeval
to cease = ophouden
former = vroeger
stage = stadium
(in)convenient = (on)geschikt
to suit = schikken
instalment = termijn
episode, instalment = aflevering
premature = voorbarig, te vroeg
Middle Ages = Middeleeuwen
medieval = middeleeuws
simultaneously = tegelijkertijd
to accelerate, to speed up = versnellen
custom = gewoonte
leap year = schrikkeljaar
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to approach = naderen
approach = (be)nadering
to be delayed = vertraging hebben
delay = vertraging
to prolong = verlengen
rarely, seldom = zelden
annual = jaarlijks
outdated, obsolete = verouderd
unprecedented = ongekend
advance, progress = vooruitgang, vordering
in advance = vooraf, vooruit
decade = tien jaar, decennium
novelty = nieuwigheid, iets nieuws
to precede = voorafgaan aan
adolescence = puberteit
adolescent = puber
transition = overgang
peer = leeftijdsgenoot
peer group = leeftijdsgroep
to succeed = opvolgen
successor = opvolger
predecessor = voorganger
long-term = langetermijn-
short-term = kortetermijn-
durable = duurzaam
maiden = eerste
anniversary = verjaardag
wedding anniversary = trouwdag
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to anticipate, to expect = verwachten
in anticipation of = in afwachting van
contrary to = tegen, in tegenstelling tot
on the contrary = integendeel
in succession = achter elkaar
ancient = (zeer) oud
antiquity = de oudheid
excavation = opgraving
precious = kostbaar
remains, remnants = resten, restanten
relic = overblijfsel
to catch up with = inhalen
centenary, centennial = eeuwfeest
precursor = voorloper
to preserve = bewaren, behouden
preservation = behoud
posterity = het nageslacht
to terminate = beëindigen
termination = beëindiging
terminal = ongeneeslijk
interval = pauze
senior citizen = gepensioneerde
previous= vorig
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religion = godsdienst
religious = godsdienstig
sin = zonde
Muslim = moslim
Jew = jood
priest = priester
to pray = bidden
prayer = gebed
mosque = moskee
sermon = preek
vicar, minister = dominee
imam = imam
clergy = geestelijkheid
clergyman = geestelijke
to baptise, to christen = dopen
heaven = de hemel
sacred = heilig
to worship = vereren, aanbidden
virgin = maagd
Easter = Pasen
Whitsun(tide) = Pinksteren
to fast = vasten
Sugar Feast = Suikerfeest
gospel = evangelie
to bless = zegenen
choir = koor
monk = monnik
monastery= klooster
nun = non
convent = klooster (voor nonnen)
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mind, spirit = geest
to mind = erg vinden, passen op, zich bemoeien met
clever, bright, smart = knap
to imagine = zich voorstellen
image = beeld
to take great pains = veel moeite doen
imagination = fantasie
imaginary, fictional = denkbeeldig, verzonnen
to ignore = negeren
common sense = gezond verstand
conscious of, aware of = zich bewust van
awareness = besef
to solve = oplossen
solution = oplossing
conscience = geweten
respect = opzicht
to occur to = opkomen bij
lunatic, madman = gek
lunacy = waanzin
to console, to comfort = troosten
consolation, comfort = troost
to remind of = herinneren aan
to cheat = bedriegen, vals spelen
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ahead = vooruit
firm = vastberaden, firma
credible = geloofwaardig
credibility = geloofwaardigheid
incredible = ongelooflijk
to face = onder ogen zien
to be faced with = geconfronteerd worden met
complicated, intricate = ingewikkeld
absorbed in = verdiept in
narrow-minded = bekrompen
liberal = ruimdenkend, liberaal
to persuade = overreden, overhalen
persuasion = overredingskracht
to convince = overtuigen
curious = nieuwsgierig
curiosity = nieuwsgierigheid
to judge = beoordelen
circumstance = omstandigheid
to acknowledge = erkennen
superstition = bijgeloof
superstitious = bijgelovig
ridiculous = belachelijk
omen = voorteken
to concern = aangaan, betreffen
evil = kwaad
witch = heks
spell = betovering
to distract = afleiden
distraction = afleiding
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prejudice, bias = vooroordeel
prejudiced, biased = bevooroordeeld
to interfere (in) = zich bemoeien (met)
interference = bemoeienis, inmenging
to betray = verraden
betrayal, treason = verraad
traitor = verrader
to insist on (+ -ing) = erop staan, aandringen op
aim, goal, objective, purpose = doel
to consider = overwegen
to disregard = negeren, in de wind slaan
to regret = betreuren
regret = spijt
spiritual = geestelijk
myth = mythe
to trust = vertrouwen (ww)
to distrust = wantrouwen
to (pre)dominate = overheersen
(pre)dominance = overheersing
(pre)dominant = overheersend, dominant
cunning, sly = sluw, listig
sensible = verstandig
to exist = bestaan (ww)
existence = bestaan
faith = geloof, vertrouwen
faithful = trouw
nerve = lef, durf
mutual = wederzijds

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to determine = bepalen
determined = vastbesloten
controversy = controverse, grote onenigheid
controversial = controversieel
to stand = uitstaan
hypocrite = huichelaar
hypocrisy = huichelarij
to suspect = vermoeden
to presume, to assume = aannemen
presumption = veronderstelling
presumably = vermoedelijk
incoherent = onsamenhangend
to consent (to) = toestemmen (in)
consent = toestemming
to dwell on = stilstaan bij, uitweiden over
versatile = veelzijdig
thesis = stelling
to memorise = van buiten leren
to occupy = bezighouden
far-fetched = vergezocht
unanimous = unaniem
to evaluate = evalueren
recollection = herinnering
to grasp, to understand = begrijpen
pitfall = valkuil
to commemorate = herdenken
to associate = in verband brengen, associëren
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to satisfy = tevredenstellen
satisfaction = tevredenheid, voldoening
(un)satisfactory = (on)bevredigend
(dis)satisfied, (dis)contented = (on)tevreden
to amaze, to astonish = verbazen
amazement, astonishment = verbazing
amazing, astonishing = verbazingwekkend
relieved = opgelucht
relief = opluchting
to reconcile = verzoenen
reconciliation = verzoening
silly = dwaas
suspense, tension = spanning
impression = indruk
impressive= indrukwekkend
to fear = bang zijn, vrezen
fear = angst
favour = gunst
to scream = gillen
to stun, to baffle = verbijsteren
to move = ontroeren
pride = trots
proud (of) = trots (op)
temper = humeur
upset = van streek
to upset = van streek maken
to control oneself = zich beheersen
self-control = beheersing
extraordinary = buitengewoon
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to worry = zich zorgen maken
worried, concerned = bezorgd
worry, concern = bezorgdheid, zorg
grateful = dankbaar
gratitude = dankbaarheid
indignant = verontwaardigd
indignation = verontwaardiging
fuss = drukte
tense = gespannen
strain = spanning, stress
to envy = benijden
jealousy, envy = afgunst, jaloezie
jealous of, envious (of) = jaloers (op)
to confide = toevertrouwen
confidence = vertrouwen
confidential = vertrouwelijk
confident = vol vertrouwen
(in)sincere = (on)oprecht
sincerity = oprechtheid
affection = genegenheid, liefde
to adore = erg veel houden van
to appreciate = waarderen
appreciation = waardering
to embarrass = in verlegenheid brengen
embarrassing = pijnlijk
tie, bond = band
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revenge = wraak
to revenge = wreken
to beg = smeken, bedelen
to tremble = beven
anger = boosheid
rage = woede
furious = woedend
grudge = wrok
to bother = lastigvallen, dwarszitten
contempt = minachting
gorgeous, magnificent, marvellous = schitterend
passion = hartstocht, liefde
passionate = hartstochtelijk
despair = wanhoop
to despair = wanhopen
desperate = wanhopig
to exaggerate = overdrijven
to long for, to be eager for = verlangen naar
to reassure = geruststellen
delight, joy = vreugde
hatred, hate = haat
to tolerate = dulden, verdragen
(in)tolerable = (on)draaglijk
towards = tegenover
(in)tolerant = (on)verdraagzaam
intolerance = onverdraagzaamheid
to take into consideration, to take into account = rekening houden met
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to admire = bewonderen
admiration = bewondering
admirable = bewonderenswaardig
obsessed (with) = bezeten (van)
to loathe = walgen van
to annoy, to irritate = ergeren, irriteren
annoyance, irritation = ergernis, irritatie
to sympathise = meevoelen
sympathy = medeleven
empathy = inlevingsvermogen
miracle = wonder
to applaud = applaudisseren, toejuichen
remorse = wroeging
shy, timid = verlegen
shyness, timidity, embarrassment = verlegenheid
mood = stemming
to disappoint = teleurstellen
disappointment = teleurstelling
to appeal to = aantrekken
appeal = aantrekkingskracht
sorrow, grief = verdriet
to mourn = rouwen om
sensitive (to) = gevoelig (voor)
sensitivity (to) = gevoeligheid (voor)
cheerful = opgewekt
weird = erg vreemd
pity, compassion = medelijden
to scare, to frighten = bang maken
scared/afraid (of) = bang (voor)
to be fed up with = het zat zijn
to humiliate = vernederen
humiliation = vernedering
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to enjoy = genieten van
to enjoy oneself = genieten
urge = (aan)drang
ordeal = kwelling, beproeving
to boast, to brag = opscheppen, pochen
reluctantly = met tegenzin
reluctance = tegenzin
disgust = walging, afschuw
disgusting = walgelijk
hectic = hectisch, erg druk
to embrace, to hug = omhelzen
a nuisance = overlast
what a nuisance = wat vervelend
depressing = deprimerend
token = teken, bewijs
ruthless, remorseless = meedogenloos
fit = aanval, vlaag
excited = opgewonden
excitement = opwinding
exciting = opwindend
foreboding= voorgevoel
creepy = griezelig, eng
inhibited = geremd
inhibition = remming
staggered, bewildered = verbijsterd, stomverbaasd
bewilderment = verbijstering
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paragraph = alinea
according to = volgens
to reach = bereiken
to illustrate = illustreren, duidelijk maken
to imply = suggereren, laten doorschemeren
to make clear, to point out = duidelijk maken
to explain = uitleggen
to express = uitdrukken
main = hoofd-, voornaamste
main point = essentie, hoofdpunt
to serve = dienen ertoe
to refer to = verwijzen naar
to suggest = suggereren
to state, to argue = beweren
statement = bewering
to deal with = gaan over
to replace = vervangen
attitude = houding, opvatting
view = mening
point of view, viewpoint = standpunt
judging from = te oordelen naar, op grond van
to sum up, to summarise = samenvatten
to describe = beschrijven
what is the point made about...? = wat wordt gezegd over...?
with regard to, with respect to = met betrekking tot
to insert = tussenvoegen
to characterise = typeren
to emphasise, to stress = benadrukken
to account for = verklaren
to conclude = concluderen
to appear from = blijken uit
to reflect = weergeven
quotation = citaat
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to derive from = afleiden van
to interpret = uitleggen, interpreteren
interpreter = tolk
confusion = verwarring
dumb = stom
deaf and dumb = doofstom
to meet, to come up to, to live up to = voldoen aan
to fall short of = niet voldoen aan
cutting = knipsel
to distort = verdraaien
issue = nummer (van een tijdschrift)
glossy = glanzend
tanned = gebruind
lap = schoot
to wink = knipogen
to stoop = bukken
to rub = wrijven
to drag = slepen
to pant = hijgen
to tap = tikken, kloppen
to gaze = staren
to peer = turen
to yawn = geeuwen
object = voorwerp
to comply (with) = voldoen (aan)
to tease = plagen
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box office = kassa
to acquire = aankopen
acquisition = aankoop, aanwinst
sculpture = beeldhouwwerk
sculptor = beeldhouwer
heritage = erfgoed
stakes = inzet
noble = adellijk
nobility = adel
racial segregation = rassenscheiding
placard = bord
non-existent = niet bestaand
melting pot = smeltkroes
to obtain, to get = krijgen
to persevere = volhouden, volharden
to act, to trade = handelen
duty = plicht
spectacle = schouwspel
advocate = voorstander
to advocate = een voorstander zijn van, bepleiten
parish = parochie, kerkelijke gemeente
to release = uitbrengen

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