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adversity = tegenspoed offspring = afstammelingen casual = oppervlakkig lad = knaap next of kin = naaste familieleden features = gelaatstrekken lame = mank to deteriorate = slechter worden tranquilliser = kalmeringsmiddel stroke = hersenbloeding surgery = spreekkamer surgery hours = spreekuur general practitioner, GP = huisarts physician = arts to revive = reanimeren tomb = graftombe obituary = in memoriam epitaph = grafschrift hereditary = erfelijk maligant = kwaadaardig asset = waardevol bezit to perish = omkomen giddy, giddy = duizelig comprehensive (school) = scholengemeenschap grammar school = gymnasium boarding school = kostschool survey = overzicht linguistics = taalwetenschap linguist = taalkundige to crib = spieken to apply = toepassen applicable = toepasbaar to compare = vergelijken comparison = vergelijking comparatively, relatively = betrekkelijk illiterate = analfabeet illiteracy = analfabetisme literacy = alfabetisme, geletterdheid to disturb = storen disturbance = (orde)verstoring progress = vorderingen, vooruitgang rapid = snel course = cursus to oblige = verplichten obligation = verplichting compulsory, obligatory = verplicht to remain = blijven to overlook = over het hoofd zien ambiguous = dubbelzinnig vocation = roeping to intend = van plan zijn intention = bedoeling, plan career = loopbaan, carrière careers teacher = decaan lecture = college to attend = bijwonen attendance = aanwezigheid to quote = citeren quotation = citaat summary = samenvatting main, chief = voornaamste, hoofd- science = wetenschap scientist = wetenschapper scientific = wetenschappelijk to develop = ontwikkelen development = ontwikkeling option = keuze, optie optional subject = keuzevak truant = spijbelaar to play truant = spijbelen truancy = spijbelgedrag rule = regel against = tegen anything but = allesbehalve diligent, industrious = ijverig diligence = ijver vocabulary = woordenschat advanced = gevorderd to assess = beoordelen assessment = beoordeling stern, strict = streng lenient = soepel diary = agenda, dagboek to innovate = vernieuwen innovation = vernieuwing innovative = vernieuwend extract = uittreksel scholar = geleerde scholarship = studiebeurs grant = studietoelage to grant = verlenen honorary doctorate = eredoctoraat physics = natuurkunde physicist = natuurkundige mathematics, maths = wiskunde arithmetic = rekenen to multiply = vermenigvuldigen odd = oneven essay, composition = opstel to apply to, to turn to = zich wenden tot to praise = prijzen to suspend = schorsen to expel = wegsturen to be at stake = op het spel staan angle = hoek oral = mondeling gift, talent, aptitude = aanleg, talent fashion = mode fashionable = in de mode, modieus in fashion, in vogue = in de mode old-fashioned = ouderwets garment = kledingstuk to attract = trekken conspicuous = opvallend to wear = dragen (kleding, bril) shabby = armoedig fabric = stof to mend = maken, repareren (van kleding) collar = kraag, boord fur = bont size = maat to shrink = krimpen to design = ontwerpen designer = ontwerper design = ontwerp wardrobe = kleerkast casual clothes = vrijetijdskleding laundry = wasserij, wasgoed detergent = wasmiddel zip, zipper = ritssluiting trousers = (lange) broek to tear = scheuren to fit = passen fitting room = paskamer jewel = juweel bracelet = armband necklace = halsketting chain = ketting pendant = hanger gem, precious stone = edelsteen genuine, real = echt fake = namaak, vals jewellery = sieraden, juwelen gift = cadeau link = schakel splendid = prachtig decent = fatsoenlijk belt = riem, ceintuur underwear = ondergoed scarf = das, sjaal headscarf = hoofddoek veil = sluier to catch on = aanslaan chips = friet crisps = chips scarce = schaars hardly, scarcely, barely = nauwelijks wholesome = gezond (van voedsel) cereal = graanproduct pie = pasteitje fit, suitable = geschikt curious, peculiar = eigenaardig roll, bun = broodje herb = kruid flavour = smaak to complain = klagen complaint = klacht to feed = voeren to nourish = voeden nutritious = voedzaam malnutrition = ondervoeding shortage = tekort famine = hongersnood to starve = van de honger omkomen starvation = honger to cater = verzorgen (eten, drank), cateren main course = hoofdgerecht starter = voorgerecht dessert = nagerecht to consist of = bestaan uit to prefer (to) = liever hebben (dan) preference = voorkeur chef = (chef)kok to pass on = doorgeven blunt = bot to mix = mengen landlord = caféhouder, waard pub = café licence = vergunning café = eethuisje zonder drankvergunning to decline = afslaan empty = leeg barrel = vat contents = inhoud to contain = bevatten spirits, liquor = sterke drank grape = druif waiter = ober to serve = bedienen clumsy = onhandig additive = toevoeging tray = dienblad recipe = (kook)recept to preserve = bewaren to decay = bederven perishable = bederfelijk to bother = moeite doen liquid = vloeistof drink, beverage = drank, drankje to swallow = slikken to choke = stikken mushroom = paddenstoel edible = eetbaar tin, can = blikje gadget, device = apparaatje appliance = apparaat domestic = huishoudelijk to do the dishes, to wash up = afwassen sink = gootsteen tap = kraan utensil = gebruiksvoorwerp booze = drank pastry = gebakje drunk = dronken sober = nuchter hangover = kater to squeeze = (uit)persen detached = vrijstaand semi-detached = halfvrijstaand terraced house = rijtjeshuis row = rij cellar = kelder acces = toegang (in)accessible = (on)toegankelijk to support = steunen beam = balk to collapse = instorten real estate, property = onroerend goed estate agent = makelaar chest = kist settee, couch, sofa = zitbank to shift = verplaatsen furniture = meubelen (in)convenience = (on)gemak squatter = kraker to refuse = weigeren to demolish = afbreken, slopen demolition = afbraak to move = verhuizen removal = verhuizing remover = verhuizer attic = zolder lavatory = toilet separate = afzonderlijk, apart to seperate = scheiden to own = bezitten owner, proprietor = eigenaar to rent = huren rent = huur to let = verhuren, te huur landlady = hospita landlord = huisbaas lease = huurcontract to furnish = meubileren site = terrein solid = stevig bulb = gloeilamp to stick = vastzitten burglar = inbreker thoroughly = grondig fence = hek, schutting barbed wire = prikkeldraad gap = opening orchard = boomgaard fragrant = geurig fragrance, scent = geur nursery = kwekerij axe = bijl root = wortel tool = gereedschap to mow = maaien proper = geschikt, juist to dig = graven pond = vijver shape = vorm to paint, to decorate = schilderen decorator = schilder, behanger stain = vlek cosy = gezellig, knus log = houtblok curtain = gordijn transparent = doorzichtig to match = passen bij to decorate = versieren china = porselein fragile = breekbaar remote = afgelegen remote control = afstandsbediening to lock = op slot doen to check = controleren chore = klusje duvet, quilt = dekbed cradle = wieg to call at = langsgaan dilapidated = bouwvallig to entail = met zich meebrengen picturesque = schilderachtig spacious = ruim threshold = drempel mess = troep, rommel dim = zwak, vaag estate = landgoed housing estate, residential area = woonwijk resident = bewoner quarter = wijk metropolis = wereldstad suburb = voorstad suburbia, suburbs = voorsteden urban = stads-, stedelijk suburban = voorstedelijk slum = achterbuurt shanty town = krottenwijk tramp = zwerver native = geboorte- outskirts = buitenwijken amenities = voorzieningen municipal = gemeentelijk inhabitant = inwoner foundation = fundering to discover = ontdekken discovery = ontdekking narrow = smal alley = steeg avenue = laan gutter = goot imposing, impressive = indrukwekkend tremendous, enormous, huge, vast = enorm to extinguish = blussen spark = vonk entire, whole = gehele entirely, wholly, completely = helemaal emergency = noodgeval emergency exit = nooduitgang by means of = door middel van crowd = menigte concrete = beton to interrupt = onderbreken proverb = spreekwoord gossip = roddel to gossip = roddelen curious, odd = eigenaardig, vreemd to utter = uiten remark = opmerking to remark = opmerken bilingual = tweetalig native language, native tongue, mother tongue = moedertaal subject = onderwerp to emphasize, to stress = benadrukken emphasis, stress = klemtoon, nadruk fluent = vloeiend slang = jargon to chat = kletsen silence = stilte silent = stil account = verslag understatement = understatement, te zwakke uitdrukking to exclaim = uitroepen eloquent = welsprekend eloquence = welsprekendheid chairman = voorzitter narrator = verteller to hesitate = aarzelen hesitation = aarzeling to confuse = in verwarring brengen confusing = verwarrend address = adres at = apenstaartje attachment = bijlage word processor = tekstverwerker snail mail = slakkenpost to receive = ontvangen stationery = schrijfwaren to sign = ondertekenen signature = handtekening initial = beginletter, initiaal draft = concept, klad paragraph = alinea to refer to = verwijzen naar reference = verwijzing to omit = weglaten omission = weglating to abbreviate = afkorten abbreviation = afkorting instance = voorbeeld to underline = onderstrepen poem = gedicht poet = dichter poetry = poëzie, gedichten to confirm = bevestigen confirmation = bevestiging illegible = onleesbaar minutes = notulen to enclose = bijsluiten, insluiten scrap, piece = stukje to compile = samenstellen novel = roman novelist = romanschrijver to fascinate = boeien, fascineren main character = hoofdpersoon famous = beroemd adaptation = bewerking vivid = levendig review = recensie reviewer = recensent critic = criticus criticism = kritiek to criticize = bekritiseren critical = kritisch fiction = fictie, verzinsel, romans fictitious, fictional = verzonnen, fictief preface = voorwoord juvenile = jeugd- outline = overzicht volume = deel villain = schurk portrait = portret, beeld, beschrijving to portray = beschrijven witty = geestig to seal = verzegelen to behave = zich gedragen behaviour = gedrag conduct = gedrag to punish = straffen punishment = straf rude = onbeschoft to justify = rechtvaardigen justification = rechtvaardiging to admit = toegeven to obey = gehoorzamen to disobey = ongehoorzaam zijn (dis)obedient = (on)gehoorzaam (dis)obedience = (on)gehoorzaamheid obstinate, stubborn = koppig frank, candid = eerlijk, openhartig (in)consistent = (in)consequent inconsistency = inconsequentheid vain = ijdel vanity = ijdelheid (dis)honest = (on)eerlijk to deceive = bedriegen honesty = eerlijkheid virtue = deugd vice = ondeugd (dis)loyal = (on)trouw to harass = lastigvallen harassment = intimidatie hospitable = gastvrij hospitality = gastvrijheid conceited = verwaand devotion = toewijding to devote to = wijden aan advice, counsel = advies wicked = gemeen, slecht scum = uitschot (in)compatible = (on)verenigbaar to induce = ertoe brengen cheek = brutaliteit to sneer at = neerkijken op mob = menigte prudish = preuts proper = goed, zoals het hoort improper = onjuist, onfatsoenlijk to seduce = verleiden seductive = verleidelijk to pamper = verwennen scapegoat = zondebok tacit = stilzwijgend to treat, to deal with = behandelen to maltreat, to ill-treat = mishandelen to treat (to) = trakteren (op) to preach = verkondigen, preken indifference = onverschilligheid indifferent = onverschillig inclined, liable, apt, prone = geneigd to insult, to offend = beledigen insult, offence = belediging offensive = beledigend attitude = houding rigid = star to bully = pesten bully = pestkop to tend (to) = de neiging hebben (om te) tendency = neiging hostile = vijandig hostility = vijandigheid to tackle, to address = aanpakken gentle = zachtaardig to flatter = vleien to apologise = zich verontschuldigen apology = excuus apologetic = verontschuldigend to approve of = goedkeuren to disapprove of = afkeuren approval = goedkeuring disapproval = afkeuring hooligan = vandaal hooliganism = vandalisme impudent, insolent = brutaal impudence, insolence = brutaliteit to conform (to), to adapt (to) = zich aanpassen (aan) guideline = richtlijn to cope with = aankunnen measure = maatregel to deal with, to handle = omgaan met, aanpakken unruly = lastig, onhandelbaar to reverse = omdraaien the reverse = het omgekeerde role reversal = rolwisseling to pretend = doen alsof pretence= voorwendsel trick = streek, truc miser = vrek, gierigaard mean = gierig, gemeen authority = gezag to provoke = uitlokken provocative = uitdagend sense of humour = gevoel voor humor naughty = ondeugend to intrude = storen intrusion = inbreuk intruder = indringer similar = gelijkend similarity = overeenkomst to apply (to) = gelden (voor) craze = rage to realise = beseffen consequence = gevolg consequently = als gevolg, waarom polite = beleefd impolite = onbeleefd to agree (with) = het eens zijn (met) to disagree (with) = het oneens zijn (met) agreement = overeenstemming, overeenkomst disagreement = verschil van mening, onenigheid deliberately, on purpose = opzettelijk to quarrel, to argue = ruziemaken quarrel, argument, row = ruzie harm = kwaad to harm = kwaad doen harmful = schadelijk harmless = onschadelijk affair = zaak to warn = waarschuwen warning = waarschuwing to decide = besluiten, beslissen decision = besluit, beslissing decisive= beslissend (im)patience = (on)geduld (im)patient = (on)geduldig addicted (to) = verslaafd (aan) addict = verslaafde addiction = verslaving addictive = verslavend couch potato = tv-verslaafde to detox = afkicken detox centre, rehab centre = afkickcentrum compulsive gambler = gokverslaafde shopaholic, compulsive shopper = koopzieke spectator = toeschouwer to cancel, to call off = afgelasten to deserve = verdienen to beat, to defeat = verslaan defeat = nederlaag win, victory = overwinning draw = gelijkspel to replace= vervangen to support =steunen to promote= bevorderen pitch =veld artificial = kunst(matig) to go in for = doen aan exhausted, worn out = uitgeput to exchange = ruilen, uitwisselen to challenge = uitdagen challenge = uitdaging event = gebeurtenis, nummer to lag behind = achterblijven to cheer = juichen referee = scheidsrechter abusive language, foul language = scheldwoorden to swear at, to eliminate = uitschakelen (im)partial = (on)partijdig (im)partiality = (on)partijdigheid honourable = eervol highlight = hoogtepunt league = competitie to keep to, to stick to, to comply with, to observe = zich houden aan fair = sportief substitute = invaller, vervanger match = partij, gelijke association = bond advantage= voordeel disadvantage, drawback = nadeel entry = inschrijving, deelnemer in favour of = ten gunste van endurance, stamina = uithoudingsvermogen to disqualify = diskwalificeren facility = voorziening, faciliteit to perform = presteren performance, achievement = prestatie exercise = lichaamsbeweging to exercise = oefenen to benefit = goed doen tournament = toernooi runner-up = tweede to manage to = erin slagen to succeed (in) = (erin) slagen keen = enthousiast contest = wedstrijd to achieve = bereiken to intervene = tussenbeide komen leisure time, spare time, free time = vrije tijd audience = publiek stage = podium, toneel to entertain = vermaken entertainment = vermaak, amusement (fun) fair = kermis to request = verzoeken request = verzoek treasure = schat to conduct = dirigeren, leiden director = regisseur to direct = regisseren celebrity = beroemdheid celebrated, famous = beroemd cast = rolbezetting to act = spelen, acteren award = prijs to award = toekennen part, role = rol play = toneelstuk to perform = opvoeren performance = voorstelling to rehearse = repeteren rehearsal = repetitie entrance = ingang art = kunst to exhibit = tentoonstellen exhibit = tentoongesteld voorwerp exhibition = tentoonstelling to admit = toelaten admittance = toegang admission = toegangsprijs, entree traffic = verkeer lane = rijstrook cautious, careful = voorzichtig careless = onvoorzichtig caution! = pas op mistake, error = fout to avoid = vermijden rush hour = spitsuur to prevent = voorkomen, verhinderen the prevention of = het voorkomen van speed limit = maximum snelheid to exceed = overschrijden to blame = de schuld geven blame = schuld it is my fault = het is mijn schuld due to, owing to = te wijten aan occupant = inzittende pedestrian = voetganger pavement = trottoir accidentally = per ongeluk curve, bend = bocht to appear = verschijnen to disappear, to vanish = verdwijnen junction = kruispunt to overtake = inhalen sign = teken (road) sign = verkeersbord signpost = wegwijzer to indicate = aangeven indication = aanwijzing driving licence = rijbewijs to occur, to happen = gebeuren toll = aantal (slachtoffers), tol, tolgeld reckless = roekeloos flammable, inflammable = ontvlambaar motorist = automobilist traffic jam = opstopping jammed, congested = verstopt congestion = verstopping charge = heffing tailback = file to fine = bekeuren fine = boete ticket = bon, bekeuring regulation, rule = regel lorry, truck = vrachtwagen to collide = botsen collision = botsing injured = gewond injury = verwonding damage = schade to damage = beschadigen vulnerable = kwetsbaar limited, restricted = beperkt public transport = openbaar vervoer means = middel to leave, to depart = vertrekken departure = vertrek arrival = aankomst platform = perron carriage = wagon, rijtuig vacant = vrij, onbezet overdue = over tijd terminus = eindstation cargo = lading, vracht taxi, cab = taxi queue = rij to queue = in de rij staan to connect, to link = verbinden connection, link = verbinding, verband commuter = forens to commute = heen en weer reizen fare = tarief (van vervoer) distant = ver, afgelegen underground, tube = metro subway = voetgangerstunnel boot = kofferbak mechanic = monteur to repair = repareren bonnet = motorkap torch = zaklantaarn battery = batterij, accu gear = versnelling flat tyre = lekke band puncture = lek, gaatje pressure = druk to adjust = verstellen adjustable = verstelbaar belt = gordel, riem petrol = benzine to run out = opraken fuel = brandstof economical = zuinig to polish = poetsen wax = was characteristic, feature = kenmerk purpose = doel inevitable = onvermijdelijk spare part, spare = reserveonderdeel to hire, to rent = huren indispensable = onmisbaar to cover = afleggen abroad = in, naar het buitenland journey = reis (over land) voyage = reis (over zee) coach = touringcar ferry = veerboot cabin = hut berth = kooi yacht = jacht vessel = vaartuig binoculars = verrekijker wreck = wrak to be wrecked = vergaan to rescue = redden rescue = redding to board = instappen altitude = hoogte to hijack = kapen course = koers, loop to alter = wijzigen runway = startbaan, landingsbaan to cancel = annuleren to crash = neerstorten mystery = raadsel, mysterie disappearance = verdwijning inquiry (into) = onderzoek (naar) to submit = voorleggen to go through customs = door de douane gaan customs officer = douanebeambte to declare = aangeven luggage, baggage=bagage baggage belt=bagageband suitcase=koffer to consist of=bestaan uit to attach=vastmaken excess baggage=extra bagage, overgewicht border, frontier=grens enterprise=onderneming fellow=mede- foreign=buitenlands map=kaart resort=vakantieoord tax=belasting duty-free, tax-free=belastingvrij destination=bestemming to surround=omgeven surroundings=omgeving to explore=verkennen form=formulier (in)valid=(on)geldig visa=visum to apply for=aanvragen application=aanvraag sight=bezienswaardigheid leaflet=folder to enquire, to inquire=informeren enquiry, inquiry=verzoek om informatie to make enquiries, to make inquiries=inlichtingen vragen to arrange=regelen arrangement=regeling to stay with=logeren bij to recommend=aanbevelen recommendation=aanbeveling main=voornaamste mainly=voornamelijk campsite, camping site=camping to put up, to pitch=opzetten equipment, gear=uitrusting oriental=oosters tiring=vermoeiend worth=de moeite waard otherwise=anders space=de ruimte to be stuck=vastzitten chain=keten resident=hotelgast vacancy=kamer vrij guest house=pension inn=herberg to encounter=tegenkomen, ontmoeten encounter=ontmoeting incident=voorval agriculture=landbouw area=oppervlakte area, region=gebied, streek agricultural=landbouw- rural=plattelands-, landelijk (in)fertile=(on)vruchtbaar soil=grond, aarde fertiliser=kunstmest fertility=vruchtbaarheid to cultivate=bebouwen implement=werktuig tenant=pachter, huurder harvest, crop=oogst crop=gewas barn=schuur pesticide=bestrijdingsmiddel pest=ongedierte to spray=bespuiten meadow=weide ditch=sloot to breed=fokken, kweken breed=ras dairy farm=melkveebedrijf dairy product=zuivelproduct to settle=zich vestigen settler=kolonist settlement=nederzetting peasant=kleine boer pet=huisdier jaw=kaak shark=haai to attack=aanvallen attack=aanval to hunt=jagen to catch=vangen spider=spin harm=kwaad trap=val to sting=steken ant=mier wasp=wesp to create=scheppen creature=schepsel, wezen herd=kudde cage=kooi somehow=op de een of andere manier donkey=ezel burden=last to tie (to)=vastbinden (aan) swift=snel seal=zeehond prey=prooi bird of prey=roofvogel game = wild beware (of) = pas op (voor) savage = woest cruel = wreed cruelty = wreedheid to roar = brullen to leap = springen leap = sprong tusk = slagtand poacher = stroper to poach = stropen specimen = exemplaar habitat = leefgebied sanctuary = reservaat rare = zeldzaam species = soort extinct = uitgestorven extinction = uitsterving female = vrouwelijk male = mannelijk cattle = vee vet = dierenarts whale = walvis mammal = zoogdier pedigree = stamboom to inhabit = bewonen uninhabited = onbewoond to pollute = vervuilen pollution = vervuiling environment = milieu environmental = milieu- to endanger = in gevaar brengen endangered species = bedreigde diersoort forest = woud summit = top to cover = bedekken view = uitzicht (in)visible = (on)zichtbaar steep = steil slope = helling edge = rand landmark = baken, herkenningspunt mountain range = bergketen track = pad, spoor cave = grot beyond = achter, voorbij earthquake = aardbeving disaster, calamity, catastrophe = ramp disastrous = rampzalig to erupt = uitbarsten desert = woestijn to lose one's way, to get lost = verdwalen to generate = opwekken scenery = natuurschoon natural resources = natuurlijke rijkdommen to exploit = exploiteren exploitation = exploitatie to spoil = bederven, verwennen litter, rubbish = afval, rommel dustbin = vuilnisbak solar = zonne- waste = afval factory, plant = fabriek to dump = storten to release = lozen radiation = straling layer = laag acid = zuur peninsula = schiereiland mainland = vasteland plain = vlakte avalanche = lawine glacier = gletscher universe = heelal general = algemeen universal = universeel mountaineer = bergbeklimmer effort = inspanning to wander = zwerven gipsy = zigeuner to attempt, to try = proberen attempt = poging to reach = bereiken to conserve = behouden conservation = milieubeheer conservationist, environmentalist = milieubeschermer power station = elektriciteitscentrale unleaded, lead free = loodvrij toxic = giftig to contaminate = besmetten contamination = besmetting to depend (on) = afhangen (van) dependent (on) = afhankelijk (van) globe = wereld(bol) global = wereldwijd at the expense of = ten koste van variety, diversity = verscheidenheid various = verschillende to insulate = isoleren insulation = isolatie to bring about = teweegbrengen to dispose of = opruimen the disposal = het opruimen disposable = wegwerp- current = stroming source = bron principal, main = voornaamste shallow = ondiep bank = oever (van rivier) shore = oever (van meer) course = loop moist, damp, humid = vochtig moisture = vocht humidity = vochtigheid to reflect = weerkaatsen high tide = vloed low tide = eb to float = drijven surface = oppervlakte smooth = glad foam = schuim swamp = moeras to drain = droogleggen well = put, bron to drown= verdrinken to cling = zich vastklemmen to flood = overstromen flood = overstroming muddy = modderig awful, terrible, horrible, dreadful = afschuwelijk to freeze = vriezen below zero = onder nul season = seizoen forecast = voorspelling to forecast, to predict = voorspellen to improve = verbeteren improvement = verbetering (un)favourable = (on)gunstig shower = regenbui severe = streng gale, storm = storm spell, period = periode to rely on = vertrouwen op reliable = betrouwbaar reliability = betrouwbaarheid phenomenom = verschijnsel gloomy = somber to prevail = (over)heersen to be prevalent = veel voorkomen (dis)agreeable = (on)aangenaam shelter = schuilplaats drought = droogte ray, beam = straal nasty = akelig, naar to adjust, to adapt = zich aanpassen to take advantage of = gebruik maken van crime = misdaad criminal = misdadiger, crimineel crook = misdadiger murder, homicide (AR), assassination = moord to murder = vermoorden to arrest = arresteren to suspect = verdenken suspicion = verdenking suspicious = verdacht, argwanend, wantrouwig suspect = verdachte to commit = plegen to interrogate = ondervragen corpse = lijk to investigate = onderzoeken investigation = onderzoek exhaustive = grondig, uitputtend property = eigendom to recover = terugvinden hostage = gijzelaar to threaten = dreigen threat = bedreiging violence = geweld violent = gewelddadig to forge, to fake, to counterfeit = vervalsen, namaken forgery, fake, counterfeit = vervalsing theft = diefstal precaution = voorzorgsmaatregel trace = spoor to trace = opsporen clue = aanwijzing scent = reukspoor to rob = beroven bank robber = bankrover robbery = roof, beroving disguised = vermomd to pursue = achtervolgen pursuit = achtervolging to divide = verdelen to stab = steken to blackmail = chanteren to rape = verkrachten rape = verkrachting rapist = verkrachter to deny = ontkennen denial = ontkenning victim = slachtoffer to bribe = omkopen bribery = omkoperij bribe = smeergeld to assassinate = vermoorden (van politici) plot = complot shoplifter = winkeldief shoplifting = winkeldiefstal accomplice = medeplichtige notorious = berucht to accuse (of), to charge (with) = beschuldigen (van) accusation, charge = beschuldiging fraud = fraude involved in = betrokken bij file = dossier to file away = opbergen to reveal, to disclose = onthullen revelation = onthulling to mug = met geweld beroven drug trafficking = drugshandel prohibited, forbidden = verboden prohibition = verbod fugitive = voortvluchtige to loot = plunderen to establish = vaststellen to use force = geweld gebruiken to detect = opsporen rate = percentage to allege = beweren allegation = bewering capable of = in staat tot security, safety = veiligheid secure, safe = veilig pickpocket = zakkenroller to stalk = stalken to combat = bestrijden juvenile delinquency = jeugdmisdaad to seek = trachten, proberen to lure = lokken thug = gewelddadige crimineel to smash = stukslaan bar = staaf ransom = losgeld to ransom = loskopen to extradite = uitleveren extradition = uitlevering warrant = machtiging impostor = bedrieger, oplichter to torture = martelen inquest = lijkschouwing coroner = lijkschouwer plagiarism = plagiaat to strangle = wurgen to launder = witwassen to seize = in beslag nemen petty crime = kleine misdaad to be at large = vrij rondlopen to bug = afluisteren to hide, to conceal = verbergen legal = juridisch illegal = onwettig, illegaal lawyer = jurist, advocaat trial = proces, strafzaak lawsuit = rechtszaak court = gerechtshof, rechtbank solicitor = advocaat barrister = advocaat witness = getuige to witness = getuige zijn van evident, obvious, apparent = duidelijk judge = rechter to judge = (be)oordelen fact = feit judgement = oordeel to prove = bewijzen evidence, proof = bewijs exhibit = bewijsstuk to defend = verdedigen defence = verdediging the accused, the defendant = de beklaagde to acquit = vrijspreken to doubt = (be)twijfelen doubt = twijfel innocent = onschuldig innocence = onschuld to believe = geloven however = echter to prove, to turn out = blijken law-abiding = ordelievend to describe = beschrijven description = beschrijving accurate = nauwkeurig to confess = bekennen to convict (of) = veroordelen (voor) convict, inmate = gedetineerde, gevangene conviction = veroordeling to enforce = uitvoeren to penalise = straffen to verify = verifiëren, nagaan to banish = verbannen trafficking = illegale handel layman = leek machinery = apparaat, systeem guilt = schuld guilty = schuldig to find guilty = schuldig bevinden to plead guilty = schuld bekennen plea = pleidooi to object (to) = bezwaar maken (tegen) objection = bezwaar oath = eed mercy = genade prison, jail, gaol = gevangenis to jail = gevangen zetten to prosecute, to persecute = vervolgen prosecution = vervolging prosecutor = officier van justitie prosecuting counsel = aanklager defence counsel = verdediger warder, warden, guard = bewaker, cipier to legalise = legaliseren legislation = wetgeving legislative = wetgevend to state = verklaren, beweren statement = verklaring, bewering sentence = vonnis life sentence = levenslang to sentence to death, to condemn to death = ter dood veroordelen penalty = straf death penalty, capital punishment = doodstraf hard labour = dwangarbeid to maintain = handhaven, onderhouden to sue = een proces aandoen libel, slander = laster, smaad to testify = getuigen testimony = getuigenverklaring verdict = uitspraak (van jury) fee = honorarium (in)competent = (on)bekwaam (in)competence = (on)bekwaamheid, (in)competentie to contradict = tegenspreken contradiction = tegenstrijdigheid contradictory = tegenstrijdig custody = voogdij in custody = in hechtenis manslaughter = doodslag case = (rechts)zaak versus = versus, tegen offence = overtreding offender = overtreder major = belangrijk, groot minor = minder belangrijk, klein to release = vrijlaten, uitbrengen on bail = op borgtocht to counter = tegengaan counterpart = tegenhanger counterproductive = contraproductief counter-attack = tegenaanval to exclude = uitsluiten to release on parole = voorwaardelijk vrijlaten politics = politiek parliament = parlement politician = politicus Member of Parliament = Lagerhuislid House of Commons = Lagerhuis House of Lords = Hogerhuis peer = Hogerhuislid, leeftijdgenoot to represent = vertegenwoordigen representative = vertegenwoordiger government = regering administration (AE) = regering to govern = regeren minister, secretary = minister Prime Minister (PM) = minister-president Foreign Secretary = minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Foreign Office = ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Home Secretary = minister van Binnenlandse Zaken Home Office = ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken Chancellor (of the Exchequer) = minister van Financiën Treasury = Ministerie van Financiën domestic, internal = binnenlands to participate, to take part = deelnemen participant = deelnemer participation = deelname, participatie to elect = kiezen election = verkiezing constitution = grondwet constitutional = grondwettelijk according to = volgens (opinion) poll = (opinie)peiling to go to the polls = gaan stemmen electorate = electoraat, kiesgerechtigden civil servant = ambtenaar the civil service = overheidsdienst empire = (keizer)rijk emperor = keizer empress = keizerin to join = lid worden van constituency = kiesdistrict constituent = kiezer (in kiesdistrict) subject = onderdaan, burger to rule, to reign = heersen, regeren ruler = heerser to abuse = misbruiken abuse = misbruik people = volk to be in charge (of) = de leiding hebben (over) prominent = vooraanstaand, prominent (town) council = gemeenteraad policy = beleid common = gemeenschappelijk bill = wetsontwerp, rekening to pass = aannemen (van wet) debate = debat aim, purpose = doel act = wet to declare= verklaren declaration = verklaring to vote = stemmen vote = stem polling station = stembureau ballot paper = stembriefje ballot box = stembus majority = meerderheid minority = minderheid nuclear = kern-, atoom- to restrict , to limit = beperken limitation, restriction = beperking margin = marge ally = bondgenoot alliance = bondgenootschap to accompany = vergezellen mayor = burgemeester independence = onafhankelijkheid independent = onafhankelijk to hush up = in de doofpot stoppen to condemn = veroordelen sanction = goedkeuring, sanctie with regard to = met betrekking tot opinion, view = mening to clash = botsen treaty = verdrag to restore = herstellen to violate = schenden violation = schending riot = relletje to fail = mislukken failure = mislukking (in)significant, irrelevant = (on)belangrijk significance = belang(rijkheid) scheme = plan, project to back = steunen to implement = uitvoeren, implementeren implementation = uitvoering, implementatie equal = gelijk equality = gelijkheid struggle = strijd to oppose = zich verzetten tegen opposition = verzet opponent = tegenstander refugee = vluchteling to flee = vluchten refuge = veilige plek, schuilplaats asylum = asiel asylum seeker = asielzoeker to distribute = verdelen distribution = verdeling to reform = hervormen to nominate = nomineren, voordragen capacity = hoedanigheid to merit = verdienen merit = verdienste to conspire = samenzweren conspiracy = samenzwering to rebel = in opstand komen rebel = opstandeling, rebel rebellion = opstand to suppress, to oppress = onderdrukken (il)legitimate = (on)wettig exile = ballingschap, balling provisional = voorlopig to recognise = erkennen, herkennen recognition = erkenning to abstain from = zich onthouden van to modify = wijzigen session = zitting summit = top(overleg) issue = vraagstuk, kwestie, nummer to consult = overleggen consultation = overleg oppression = onderdrukking society = de maatschappij influence, impact = invloed to influence = beïnvloeden racial discrimination = rassendiscriminatie racist = racist, racistisch racism = racisme injustice = onrechtvaardigheid justice = rechtvaardigheid gender = geslacht multi-cultural = multicultureel to discriminate against = discrimineren ethnic minority = etnische minderheid to migrate = migreren migrant = migrant immigrant = immigrant ethnic immigrant, ethnic = allochtoon to belong to = horen bij community = gemeenschap citizen = (staats)burger influx = toestroom residence permit = verblijfsvergunning to develop = zich ontwikkelen developing country = ontwikkelingsland social security = sociale zekerheid welfare state = welzijnsstaat aid, relief = hulp welfare work = maatschappelijk werk tribe = stam civilized = beschaafd civilization = beschaving alien = buitenlander, buitenaards wezen to alienate = vervreemden alienation = vervreemding charity = liefdadigheid, liefdadigheidsorganisatie charitable = liefdadig relief organisation = hulporganisatie to dedicate to, to devote to = wijden aan dedication, devotion = toewijding the establishment = de gevestigde orde to abolish = afschaffen abolition = afschaffing to exploit = uitbuiten exploitation = uitbuiting to accommodate = huisvesten national anthem = volkslied fabric, structure = structuur native = inheems, autochtoon indigenous, aboriginal = oorspronkelijk on welfare, on social society = in de bijstand civil war = burgeroorlog civilian = burger to enlist = in dienst gaan to destroy = vernietigen destruction = vernietiging destructive = verwoestend, vernietigend truce, armistice = wapenstilstand cease-fire = staakt-het-vuren submarine = onderzeeboot missile = raket to launch = lanceren to arm = bewapenen weapons, arms = wapens armament = bewapening enemy = vijand to surrender = zich overgeven to disarm = ontwapenen rifle = geweer bullet = kogel shell = granaat to aim = richten aim, target = doel(wit) to liberate = bevrijden liberation = bevrijding liberty = vrijheid statue = standbeeld air raid = luchtaanval deserted = verlaten casualty = slachtoffer secret = geheim secrecy = geheimhouding spy = spion combat = strijd, gevecht to pierce = doorboren to sacrifice = opofferen brave, courageous = dapper bravery, courage = moed hero = held heroine = heldin heroic = heldhaftig to encourage = aanmoedigen to discourage = ontmoedigen to claim = opeisen, beweren massacre = bloedbad, slachting to massacre, to slaughter = afslachten rank = rang private = gewoon soldaat to conquer = veroveren conquest = verovering to execute, to carry out = uitvoeren to execute = executeren to mutilate, to maim = verminken bloodshed = bloedvergieten volunteer = vrijwilliger voluntary = vrijwillig to capture = gevangennemen captivity = gevangenschap captive = gevangen to possess, to own = bezitten possession = bezitting to survive = overleven survival = overleving survivor = overlevende headquarters = hoofdkwartier to penetrate = doordringen to withdraw = terugtrekken withdrawal = terugtrekking mankind = de mensheid holocaust = totale vernietiging to exterminate = uitroeien extermination = uitroeiing genocide = volkerenmoord trench = loopgraaf hardship = ontbering horror = verschrikking senseless = zinloos to supply = leveren to provide with, to supply with = voorzien van supply = voorraad naval = marine- sophisticated, advanced = geavanceerd, ultramodern to devastate = verwoesten a good cause = een goede zaak (un)just = (on)rechtvaardig battle = (veld)slag fate, destiny = (nood)lot coward = lafaard to deter = afschrikken deterrent = afschrikmiddel conditions, terms = voorwaarden to occupy = bezetten occupation = bezetting to reinforce, to strengthen = versterken to brainwash = hersenspoelen barracks = kazerne to advance = vorderen outrage = verontwaardiging, gewelddaad outrageous = schokkend memorial = monument, gedenkteken to overcome = overwinnen mutiny = muiterij mutineer = muiter sentry = schildwacht to invade = binnenvallen invincible = onoverwinnelijk ambush = hinderlaag to intercept = onderscheppen mercenary = huursoldaat debris = puin verbal = verbaal, met woorden gesture = gebaar to propose, to suggest = voorstellen proposal, suggestion = voorstel proposition = (zakelijk) voorstel to reject = verwerpen item = (agenda)punt to imply = betekenen, inhouden, laten doorschemeren, suggereren (un)intelligible = (on)begrijpelijk to focus = richten, concentreren focus = middelpunt to notice = merken noticeable = merkbaar rumour = gerucht spokesman = woordvoerder to comment = commentaar geven comment = commentaar questionnaire = vragenlijst survey = enquête, onderzoek at random = willekeurig to complete = voltooien to emerge, to appear = blijken to overhear = toevallig horen topic, subject = onderwerp it doesn’t make sense = het is onbegrijpelijk meaning, sense = betekenis mass media = massamedia postcode = postcode zip code (AE) = postcode parcel, package = pakje to deliver = bezorgen, leveren delivery = bezorging, levering courier = koerier to inform = mededelen to notify = mededelen to respond = reageren, antwoorden response = reactie, respons to keep in touch = contact houden junk mail = ongevraagde reclame message = boodschap, bericht current, topical = actueel, huidig to announce = bekendmaken, aankondigen announcement = bekendmaking orbit = baan bold = vet italics = cursieve letters to nod = knikken to whisper = fluisteren to address = toespreken address, speech = toespraak particular = bijzonder, speciaal particulars, details = bijzonderheden, details relevance = relevantie, belang mobile phone, cell phone = mobiele telefoon cellular phone = mobiele telefoon dial = wijzerplaats, kiesschijf to dial = draaien, kiezen keypad = toetsenbord keyboard = toetsenbord area code = netnummer, kengetal country code = landnummer phone credit = beltegoed engaged = in gesprek, bezig, bezet answer phone, answering machine = antwoordapparaat to record = opnemen phone box, call box = telefooncel phone booth = telefooncel phone card = telefoonkaart the press = de pers tabloid paper = sensatiekrant quality paper = kwaliteitskrant editor = redacteur chief editor = hoofdredacteur letter to the editor = ingezonden brief editorial = redactioneel artikel magazine = tijdschrift headline = (kranten)kop local = plaatselijk, lokaal to subscribe to = zich abonneren op subscription = abonnement journal = vakblad data = gegevens to process = verwerken to hack = kraken dot = punt access = toegang connection = verbinding wireless = draadloos means of communication = communicatiemiddel to store = bewaren to save = opslaan file = bestand failure, breakdown = storing key = toets to delete, to erase = wissen to install = installeren desktop = bureaublad icon = pictogram, icoon nickname = schuilnaam, bijnaam frequently = vaak link = koppeling virtual = bijna echt, virtueel virtually = practisch, bijna to replace = vervangen replacement = vervanging serial = serie (= doorlopend verhaal) series = serie (= reeks) viewing figures, TV ratings = kijkcijfers viewer = kijker station = zender channel = kanaal aerial = antenne dish = schotelantenne to broadcast = uitzenden to cover = verslaan, een verslag maken van, dekken, bestrijken coverage = verslaggeving presenter = presentator footage = filmfragment news bulletin = nieuwsbericht to advertise = adverteren advertisement = advertentie ad, advert = advertentie advertising = reclame hoarding, billboard = reclamebord commercial = reclamespot advertising agency = reclamebureau campaign = campagne slogan = slogan, kreet, slagzin to ban = verbieden ban = verbod standard = norm to shop = winkelen to do one's shopping = boodschappen doen department store = warenhuis store = winkel store chain = winkelketen basement = souterrain escalator = roltrap to browse = rondkijken, bladeren shop window = etalage to display = uitstallen, laten zien available = verkrijgbaar brand = merk to wrap = inpakken to reduce = afprijzen, verlagen discount = korting bargain = koopje VAT = btw stock = voorraad to stock = in voorraad hebben customer = klant shop assistant = verkoopster, verkoper to attend to, to serve = helpen (in een winkel) junk, trash = rommel, troep (shopping) mall = winkelcentrum trolley = winkelwagentje cash desk, checkout= kassa box office = kassa receipt = kassabon to exchange = ruilen to refund = terugbetalen use-by date, best-before date = houdbaarheidsdatum job centre = arbeidsbureau, CWI vacancy = vacature to apply (for) = solliciteren (naar) application = sollicitatie letter of application = sollicitatiebrief applicant = sollicitant job interview = sollicitatiegesprek experience = ervaring experienced = ervaren post, position = betrekking to turn down = afwijzen to earn = verdienen earnings = verdiensten wage = loon to strike = staken strike = staking (trade) union = vakbond to dismiss, to sack, to fire = ontslaan dismissal = ontslag labour = arbeid to appoint = benoemen appointment = benoeming, afspraak capable, able = bekwaam skilful = bekwaam capability, ability = vermogen to co-operate = samenwerken co-operation = samenwerking work permit = werkvergunning to retire = met pensioen gaan retirement = pensionering to employ = in dienst hebben employee = werknemer employer = werkgever employment = werk unemployment = werkloosheid redundancy = werkloosheid unemployed = werkloos redundant, superfluous = overbodig, overtollig to make redundant = werkloos maken suitable = passend, geschikt to negotiate = onderhandelen negotiation = onderhandeling outcome = resultaat deadlock = impasse, dood punt crucial = cruciaal, beslissend to manufacture = fabriceren manufacturer = fabrikant consultant = consultant, adviseur consultancy = adviesbureau to require = (ver)eisen requirement = vereiste skill = vaardigheid (un)skilled = (on)geschoold staff, personnel = personeel benefit = uitkering to be on the dole = een WW-uitkering hebben to be entitled to = recht hebben op trainee = stagiair(e) traineeship = stage (un)desirable = (on)wenselijk to resign = ontslag nemen resignation = ontslagname to force, to compel = dwingen compulsion = dwang trial period = proefperiode to qualify = een bevoegdheid behalen qualification = bevoegdheid qualified = bevoegd manual(ly) = met de hand to facilitate = vergemakkelijken on behalf of = namens clerk = administratief medewerker to quit = opgeven, stoppen met expat, expatriate = expat temporary = tijdelijk employment agency = uitzendbureau temp = uitzendkracht to temp = als uitzendkracht werken personnel manager = personeelschef to recruit = werven, aantrekken recruitment = werving responsible = verantwoordelijk responsibility = verantwoordelijkheid shift = ploegendienst assembly line = lopende band to commit oneself = zich verplichten commitment = betrokkenheid, verplichting committed = gemotiveerd carpenter = timmerman plumber = loodgieter workshop = workshop, werkplaats to engage = in dienst nemen pains = moeite to earn a living = de kost verdienen livelihood = middel van bestaan to merge = fuseren merger = fusie takeover = overname demand (for) = vraag (naar) to demand = eisen demand = eis to assign = opdragen assignment = opdracht accustomed to, used to = gewend aan to supervise = toezicht houden op supervision = toezicht profession, occupation = beroep to involve = inhouden, met zich meebrengen business = zaak matter = zaak entrepreneur = ondernemer managing director = algemeen directeur chief executive officer, CEO = algemeen directeur to manage = besturen, leiden management = directie executive, manager = leidinggevende, manager board of directors = raad van commissarissen firm = firma, vastberaden profit = winst profitable = winstgevend lucrative = lucratief share, stock = aandeel shareholder = aandeelhouder to share = delen stock exchange = effectenbeurs to trade = handelen trade = handel commerce = handel trader = handelaar e-commerce = handel via internet to expand = uitbreiden expansion = 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 to borrow (from) = lenen (van) to lend (to) = lenen (aan) loan = lening interest = rente rate = tarief to owe = schuldig zijn amount = bedrag, hoeveelheid wealth = rijkdom wealthy = rijk to inherit = erven legacy = erfenis inheritance= erfenis heir = erfgenaam heiress = erfgename cash machine = geldautomaat 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 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 = failliet gaan to go broke, to go bust = failliet gaan bankruptcy = faillissement setback = tegenslag from scratch = vanaf het begin value = waarde valuable = kostbaar, waardevol valuables = kostbaarheden to beg = bedelen, smeken beggar = bedelaar generous = gul, vrijgevig to deduct = aftrekken to transfer (into), to remit (into) = overmaken, overboeken (naar) to boil down to = neerkomen op 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 = uitbreiden extension = uitbreiding 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 = overschatten to overrate = overschatten to underestimate = onderschatten 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 = (on)voldoende (in)sufficient = (on)voldoende synonym = synoniem pace = tempo merely, only = alleen maar, louter range = bereik, sortering pile = stapel scale = schaal to enlarge = vergroten tiny = erg klein moderate = matig rather, pretty, fairly = tamelijk, nogal several, various = verschillende variety = verscheidenheid overwhelming = overweldigend accuracy = nauwkeurigheid deficit = tekort surplus = overschot to escalate = escaleren 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 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(ly) = geleidelijk eternal, perpetual = eeuwig eternity = eeuwigheid ultimately = uiteindelijk, ten slotte 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 to approach = naderen approach = nadering, benadering 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 group = leeftijdsgroep to succeed = opvolgen successor = opvolger predecessor = voorganger long-term = langetermijn- short-term = kortetermijn- durable = duurzaam maiden = eerste anniversary = verjaardag wedding anniversary = trouwdag 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 = eeuwfeest 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 religion = godsdienst religious = godsdienstig sin = zonde Muslim = moslim Jew = jood priest = priester to pray = bidden prayer = gebed mosque = moskee sermon = preek vicar = dominee 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 convent = klooster nun = non to mind = erg vinden, passen op, zich bemoeien met clever, bright, smart = knap to assume = aannemen 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 ahead = vooruit 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 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 prejudice = vooroordeel bias = vooroordeel prejudiced = bevooroordeeld biased = bevooroordeeld to interfere (in) = zich bemoeien met interference = bemoeienis, immenging to betray = verraden betrayal = verraad treason = verraad traitor = verrader to insist on = erop staan, aandringen op aim, goal, objective, purpose = doel to consider = overwegen to disregard = negeren, in de wind slaan to regret = betreuren regret = spijt spirit = geest 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 (znw) faith = geloof, vertrouwen faithful = trouw nerve = lef, durf mutual = wederzijds to determine = bepalen determined = vastbesloten controversy = controverse, grote onenigheid controversial = controversieel to stand = uitstaan hypocrite = huichelaar hypocrisy = huichelarij to suspect = vermoeden to presume = 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 to satisfy = tevredenstellen satisfaction = tevredenheid, voldoening (un)satisfactory = (on)bevredigend (dis)satisfied = (on)tevreden (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 = spanning 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 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 (znw) 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 embarrassment = verlegenheid shyness, timidity = verlegenheid embarrassing = pijnlijk tie, bond = band revenge = wraak to revenge = wreken to tremble = beven anger = boosheid rage = woede furious = woedend grudge = wrok to bother = lastigvallen, dwarszitten contempt = minachting marvellous = schitterend marvellous, gorgeous, magnificent = schitterend passion = hartstocht, liefde passionate = hartstochtelijk despair = wanhoop to despair = wanhopen desperate = wanhopig to exaggerate = overdrijven to long for = verlangen naar 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 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 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 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 to illustrate = illustreren, duidelijk maken 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 suggest = suggereren to state, to argue = beweren to deal with = gaan over attitude = houding, opvatting point of view, viewpoint = standpunt judging from = te oordelen naar, op grond van to sum up, to summarise = samenvatten 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 to amount to = neerkomen op to derive from = afleiden van to interpret = uitleggen, interpreteren interpreter = tolk confusion = verwarring dumb = stom deaf and dumb = doofstom to meet = voldoen aan to come up to, to live up to = voldoen aan to comply (with) = voldoen aan to fall short of = niet voldoen aan cutting = knipsel to distort = verdraaien 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 tease = plagen 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 = handelen duty = plicht spectacle = schouwspel advocate = voorstander to advocate = een voorstander zijn van, bepleiten parish = parochie, kerkelijke gemeente
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