To abandon - in de steek laten · 2018. 11. 14. · Conscious - bewust To conserve - behouden...
Transcript of To abandon - in de steek laten · 2018. 11. 14. · Conscious - bewust To conserve - behouden...
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HAVO 1 - 10 / 1
To abandon - in de steek laten
Able - in staat
To abolish - afschaffen
To abound - in overvloed voorkomen
To abuse - misbruiken
Access - toegang tot
Accessible - toegankelijk
To accompany - vergezellen, begeleiden
To accomplish - volbrengen, presteren
To accommodate - onderbrengen, huisvesten
The bride was accompanied by her father
She accomplished the task
You are better able to do it than I am
Slavery was abolished
The river abounds in fish
This girl was abused by her uncle
The supermarket was easily accessible for disabled people
She was abandoned by her parents as a child
We were accommodated in a hotel
We had access to all the information we needed
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HAVO 11 - 20 / 2
The weather was good, actually
In England you are accounted innocent until proven guilty
He achieved a lot in life
He acquired many possessions
Can you account for your answer?
Problems accumulated for this man
He was accused of murder
Can you give us an account of what happened?
According to the teacher we should have studied harder
He had to acknowledge defeat
According to - volgens
To account - verklaren
Account - verslag
To account for - uitleggen, verklaren
Actually - eigenlijk
To accumulate - opstapelen
To accuse of - beschuldigen van
To achieve - bereiken, presteren
To acknowledge - toegeven, erkennen
To acquire - verwerven
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HAVO 21 - 30 / 3
Act - daad / wet
To act - handelen, doen
To adapt - aanpassen
To add - toevoegen
Additional - bijkomend
Addicted to - verslaafd aan
Addict - verslaafde
To adjust to - (zich) aanpassen aan
To admire - bewonderen
To admit - toegeven / toelaten
We have admired this actor since childhood
I have to admit I was wrong
Add a spoonful of sugar
She acted in a way we hadn't expected
She easily adapted to her new life
The government has passed an act forbidding drugs
My aunt is addicted to alcohol, she's an addict
You'll have to adjust to this new situation
Dogs are not admitted in hospitals
An additional problem was that we ran out of money
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HAVO 31 - 40 / 4
To admit to - toelaten
Adolescent - adolescent, jong volwassene Adults - volwassenen
Advanced - gevorderde
Advantage - voordeel
Adversary - tegenstander
Advocate - voorstander
To affect - treffen
To affect - van invloed zijn op
To afford - veroorloven
Dogs are not admitted in hospitals
Advanced courses of study
This film is for adults only
These measures will affect people's income
He defeated his adversary
I can't afford these new clothes
The advantage of having a good education
He's an advocate of capital punishment (doodstraf)
When you are 18 years old you are an adolescent
These measures affected everybody in the country
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HAVO 41 - 50 / 5
After all - per slot van rekening
Age - leeftijd
Under age - minderjarig
To aggravate - verslechteren, verergeren
To agree with - het eens zijn met
To alienate - vervreemden
Allies - bondgenoten
Amount - bedrag, hoeveelheid
To amount to - bedragen
Ancestors - voorouders
The USA and England were allies in the Second World War
She alienated from society
He learned to swim at a very early age The situation aggravated with every hour that passed
His ancestors lived in France
I don't agree with you at all
I cannot afford this amount of money
You shouldn't blame him, after all he's only a child
The fine amounted to 150 euros
You can't buy liquor when you are under age
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HAVO 51 - 60 / 6
Ancient - heel oud
To announce - aankondigen
To annoy - irriteren
Annual - jaarlijks
Anxious - bezorgd
Ape - mensaap
It was apparent - blijkbaar, ogenschijnlijk
To appeal to - aantrekkingskracht hebben op
To apply - toepassen
To apply for - solliciteren
He's very anxious about his son's health
This is an ancient building
It was apparent he did not like the job
Their engagement was announced in the newspaper
I applied for a job as a teacher
We have our annual meeting on December 1
This ape lives in Borneo
Your behaviour is annoying me
This job appeals to me
You have to apply this rule in mathematics
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HAVO 61 - 70 / 7
To appoint - benoemen
Appointment - afspraak
To apologise - zijn excuses aanbieden
To approach - benaderen
Appropriate - passend, geschikt
To approve - goedkeuren
Arbitrary - willekeurig
Area - gebied, terrein
To argue - ruzie maken
As for - wat betreft
He was appointed manager of the firm
He apologised for his bad behaviour
You'll have to approach him rather carefully
I don't approve of your behaviour
The postal areas into which London is divided / the area of finance
I have an appointment with the dentist at eight
As for money, there won't be a problem
The selection was completely arbitrary
For this job you have to use the appropriate tools
They were arguing about money
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HAVO 71 - 80 / 8
To assert - verklaren, beweren
To assume - aannemen, ervan uitgaan
To attach - vastmaken, hechten aan
To attack - aanvallen
To attempt - proberen
To attend - aanwezig zijn bij
Attic - zolder(kamer)
Attitude - houding, mentaliteit
To attribute to - toeschrijven aan
Auction - veiling
I bought this vase at an auction
He asserted his innocence
The label was attached to the suitcase
He attempted to rob the store
I don't like his attitude
You have to attend classes every day
He has a hobby room in the attic
I assumed I was right
The enemy attacked at dawn
His illness was attributed to smoking
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HAVO 81 - 90 / 9
Audience - publiek, toehoorders
Available - beschikbaar
Average - gemiddeld
To avoid - vermijden, ontlopen
Aware - bewust
Award - prijs
To award - toekennen
Awe - ontzag
Awkward - lastig, onhandig
To back - ondersteunen
He wasn't aware of the stain on his shirt
The artist did not take his audience seriously
The small girl looked at the big man with awe
This new iPod will be available next week
The average mark for this test was 6.4
This conclusion is backed by evidence
This band received an award for their new CD
This is a rather awkward situation
This pupil works hard to avoid punishment
The actor was awarded an important prize
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HAVO 91 - 100 / 10 Balance - evenwicht, balans
Bald - kaal
To ban - verbieden
Bare - bloot; kaal
Barely - nauwelijks
To bargain - onderhandelen
Bargain - koopje
To behave - zich gedragen
To belong to - toebehoren aan
To benefit from - profiteren van
You have to find a balance between work and leisure
My father's head is bald
Drugs were banned in this country
He walked ten miles on his bare feet
In winter the trees are bare
They barely had anything to eat during the war
The farmers bargained for the price of the cow
The car I bought was a bargain
The pupils behaved well during the lesson
This book belongs to my father
They benefit from the favorable circumstances
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HAVO 101 – 110 / 11 Beneficial - heilzaam
Besides - bovendien
To betray - verraden
Beyond - verder dan
To be biassed - bevooroordeeld zijn
To blame - de schuld geven; de schuld krijgen
To blend - mengen
To boost - stimuleren
Border - grens
To brake - remmen
I don't like that new dress, besides it's too expensive
When you blend yellow and blue you get green
He was betrayed by his friends
Don't go beyond the bridge
A border is a division line between two countries
Beneficial herbs are good for you
These people are biassed against the plan
I can't be blamed for his failure
Trade was boosted in this country
My father had to brake to avoid hitting the other car
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HAVO 111 – 120 / 12 To breathe - (in)ademen
Brief - kort
Brutal - bruut, wreed
Broke - blut
Burglar - inbreker
To bury - begraven
To carry on - doorgaan
Casual - vrije tijds- / terloops
Casualties - doden en gewonden
To catch up with - inhalen
This was a brutal murder
The air that you breathe contains oxygen
For a brief period of time
His grandfather was buried in his hometown
Clothes for casual wear / A casual remark
They were broke after they had lost a lot of money during the financial crisis
There were lots of casualties in this accident
He caught up with me soon
You'll have to carry on studying if you want to pass the test The burglar was caught by the police
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HAVO 121 – 130 / 13
Cause - oorzaak
Cause - zaak
To cause - veroorzaken
Cautious - voorzichtig
Chairman - voorzitter
To challenge - uitdagen
To challenge - betwisten
To celebrate - vieren
Celebrities - beroemdheden
Cereals - (ontbijt)graanprodukten
He challenged me into a game of chess
A burning cigarette-end was the cause of the fire
We celebrate Christmas on December 25
He is fighting a good cause
Paparazzi take pictures of celebrities
The burning cigarette-end caused the fire
His cautious answer surprised me
He's the chairman of the board
They challenged the righteousness of the decision
Some people eat cereals for breakfast
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HAVO 131 - 140 / 14 Charity - liefdadigheid
Citizen - burger
Civil - beleefd
Civil servant - ambtenaar
Civilian - burger
To claim - beweren
Clergy - geestelijkheid
Coeducation - gemengd onderwijs
Coincidence - toeval
To collapse - ineenstorten, mislukken
We give a lot of money to charity
His answer wasn't very civil
Coeducation is the education of boys and girls together
He works as a civil servant
He's not a soldier but a civilian
This town has a lot of provisions for its citizens
The clergy had a lot of power in the Middle Ages
This was not done on purpose, it was a coincidence
The stock market collapsed when the war started
The murderer claimed he had never seen his victim before
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HAVO 141 - 150 / 15 To collide - botsen
Column - kolom / zuil
To comfort - troosten
To commit a crime - een misdaad plegen
Common - gewoon, veel voorkomend
Community - gemeenschap, gemeente
To commute - forenzen, heen en weer reizen
To Compare - vergelijken
To compell - dwingen, verplichten
Compulsory - verplicht
Compare your answers with the model on the blackboard!
These two cars collided on this dangerous road
This room is for common use
To write a column in the newspaper
This community benefits from the construction of the new road
The columns of this ancient church
The mother comforted her child
You should not commit a crime These people commute between the suburbs and the city
He was compelled to take the job
These subjects are compulsory
Rabbits and foxes are common in Britain
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HAVO 151 - 160 / 16 To compete - concurreren
Competitive - concurrerend / prestatiegericht
To comprehend - begrijpen
To complain - klagen
To conceive - bedenken / verwekken
Concerns - bezorgdheid
Concerned - betreft
Concrete - beton
To condemn - veroordelen
Conduct - gedrag
This girl has a competitive character
The building was made of concrete
I do not comprehend his aggressive behavior
This woman is always complaining about her husband
To conceive a plan
I am moved by his concerns for his younger brother
Our firm offers you competitive prices
We all condemn cruelty to children
He had to compete with serious rivals
His conduct cannot be justified
To conceive a child
As far as money is concerned there won't be a problem
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HAVO 161 – 170 / 17
To confess - bekennen, toegeven
Confident - zelfverzekerd
Confidential - vertrouwelijk
To confine - beperken
To confirm - bevestigen
To confuse - verwarren
To conquer - veroveren
Conscious - bewust
To conserve - behouden
Consequently - dientengevolge
She's a very confident girl
This information is highly confidential
I wish the speaker would confine himself to the subject
The crops failed, consequently the prices of fruit & vegetables rose
They asked so many questions that they confused me
This country was conquered several times
I have to confess I broke the plate
Please confirm your telephone message by letter
They were conscious of being watched
He tried to conserve his health by doing a lot of exercise
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HAVO 171 – 180 / 18
To consider - overwegen
Considerable - aanzienlijk
To consist of - bestaan uit
Consistent - consequent
Conspicuous - opvallend
To conspire - samenzweren
To consult - raadplegen
To contain - bevatten
Contemporary - eigentijds / hedendaags
Contempt - minachting
He lost a considerable amount of money
This team consists of strong boys and girls
His answers to the questions were consistent
She was wearing a conspicuous hat
He is a contemporary writer of poems
You should consult a doctor
You will have to consider the consequences of your decision
The box contained chocolates
I have a lot of contempt for people who steal money
His enemies conspired to ruin him
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HAVO 181 – 190 / 19
Content - tevreden / inhoud
Contest - (wed)strijd
Continual - aanhoudend
Continuously - voortdurend
To contradict - tegenspreken
Contribution - bijdrage
To control - besturen
To convey - overbrengen
Convenient - gemakkelijk / comfortabel
Convent - nonnenklooster
The content of the box
She had to convey the message
Do you approve of the contents of the article?
It was a contest between two equal teams
The continual rains made us depressed
She has lived a devoted life in a convent
She was talking continuously
His contribution to the success of the enterprise was substantial
I was content with the results of the test
Controlling a car is a skill
This is a convenient way of travelling
Don't contradict me!
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HAVO 191 – 200 / 20
To convict - veroordelen
Convict - veroordeelde
Conviction - veroordeling / overtuiging
To convince - overtuigen
To cope - aankunnen / zich weten te redden
Core - kern
Coronation - koning
Council - (gemeente)raad
Counter - toonbank / ballie
Countryside - platteland
The convict was imprisoned
You can pay at the counter
After his conviction the murderer was imprisoned
I speak in the full conviction our cause is just
I tried to convince him that I was right
The core of the problem
The coronation of the queen was shown on television
The murderer was convicted to a life sentence
The council meets every Monday
She was able to cope with the situation
I like driving into the countryside
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HAVO 201 – 210 / 21
Court - (gerechts)hof
To create - scheppen, creëren
Credible - geloofwaardig
Creature - schepsel, wezen
Critic - criticus
Cruelty - wreedheid
To cure - genezen
Current - stroom
Current - actueel
To curse - vloeken
I cannot stand cruelty to animals
His case was taken to court
An artist likes to create new things
A butterfly is a beautiful creature
The doctor was able to cure this man of his disease
Words that are no longer current
He works as a film critic
It hardly seems credible that he would have committed the crime
This man curses and swears
A cold current of air came in when the door was opened
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HAVO 211 – 220 / 22
Dairy - zuivel
To damage - beschadigen
Damages - schadevergoeding
To deal with - behandelen, ermee omgaan
Decade - periode van 10 jaar
Debts - schulden
To decay - bederven
To deceive - bedriegen
Decent - beschaafd, behoorlijk
To declare - verklaren
He is able to deal with the situation
Dairy products should be kept in the fridge
The first decade of the twentieth century
The roof of the house was damaged in the storm
He is no longer capable of paying his debts
Meat decays outside the fridge
You have to wear decent clothes when you go to school
I hereby declare you husband and wife!
He had to pay the damages
She was deceived by her best friend
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HAVO 221 – 230 / 23
To decline - in verval raken, achteruit gaan
To dedicate - toewijden
Definite - definitief, duidelijk, beslist
To delay - vertragen
Deliberate - opzettelijk
Delighted - in verrukking (brengen)
To deliver - bezorgen
To demand - eisen
Demanding - veeleisend
To deny - ontkennen
I demand an explanation
He has been dedicated to his job since he left school
I want a definite answer from you in a week
The train was delayed two hours
The child denied that he had broken the window
It was a deliberate foul
I was delighted when I heard the news
The parcel was delivered at the wrong address
The power of Rome slowly declined
This is a very demanding job
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HAVO 231 – 240 / 24
Dependent on - afhankelijk van
To derive from - afleiden van, ontlenen aan
To deserve - verdienen
To desire - wensen
To despair - wanhopen
Desperate - wanhopig, uitzichtloos
To despise - verachten
Despite - ondanks
Destination - bestemming
Destiny - lot
The mother despaired when her child was missing
This boy is still dependent on his parents
Continuous is derived from the verb to continue
He deserves a rise in salary
We went to the beach despite the bad weather
We all desire happiness and wealth
Strike-breakers are despised by their fellow workers
London was our destination
It was his destiny to die in a foreign country
It is a desperate situation
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HAVO 241 – 250 / 25
To destroy - vernietigen
To determine - bepalen, vaststellen
Determined - vastbesloten
To develop - ontwikkelen
Device - instrument, middel
To diminish - verminderen
Dignity - waardigheid
Disabled - invaliden, gehandicapten
Disadvantage - nadeel
Disappointment - teleurstelling
The drugs were destroyed by the police
The teacher had to determine the boy's mark
She is determined to pass the test
Plants develop from seeds
This is a device used to trick the police
This currency has diminished in value
Because of his illness the old man slowly but surely lost his dignity
This is a parking space for the disabled
It is a disadvantage when you cannot speak English
Not getting the job was a disappointment for my brother
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HAVO 251 – 260 / 26 To disapprove - afkeuren
Disaster - ramp
To discourage - ontmoedigen
Disease - ziekte
Disgust - walging
Disgusting - walgelijk
Disobedience - ongehoorzaamheid
To display - tentoonspreiden
Dispute - discussie, geschil, twist
To disrupt - verstoren
My new job turned out to be a disaster
She was discouraged by her bad marks for maths
The little girl looked at the vegetables on her plate with disgust
Cancer is a terrible disease
The meeting was disrupted by the noise the workmen made
I really think mussels taste disgusting
I disapprove of your behaviour
The good were displayed on the counter
A long dispute about where to go
Disobedience will be punished
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HAVO 261 - 270 / 27
Distance - verte / afstand
Distant - ver
Distinct - duidelijk
To distinguish - onderscheiden
Distinguished - eminent, befaamd
To distract - afleiden
To disturb - storen
To divorce - scheiden
Domestic - binnenlands / huis, huiselijk
Doubtful - twijfelachtig
The distance between them was only a few metres
It is doubtful if we will get the engine working
My parent divorced when I was ten
He lives in a distant country
There was a distinct smell of garlic in the kitchen
He can't distinguish between red and green, he's colour blind
We could see the boats in the distance
The prime minister was a very distinguished man
The manager can't be disturbed
He is the minister of Domestic affairs
This noise distracts me from my work
We were having a slight domestic problem
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HAVO 271 – 280 / 28
Driving licence - rijbewijs
Driving test - rijexamen
Due - verwacht / verschuldigd
Due to - te wijten aan, ten gevolge van
Dull - saai, dof
Dusk - schemering
To dwell - wonen
Eager - enthousiast
Edge - rand
To edit - de uitgave verzorgen, bewerken
When I am 18, I will try to get my driving licence
The train is due at 6.30
A dress of some very uninteresting dull colour
This man dwells on an island most of the year
He was very eager to start his new job
The trains were delayed due to snowfall
But I will have to pass my driving test first
In the past, people thought they could sail to the edge of the world
A great deal of money is due to you
He had to edit his friend's new book
Dusk is the period between day and night
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HAVO 281 – 290 / 29
Editor - redacteur
Effort - inspanning
Elderly - bejaarden
Embarrassed - in verlegenheid gebracht
To emerge - tevoorschijn komen, opkomen
An emergency - noodgeval
To emphasize - benadrukken
Empire - keizerrijk
To employ - in dienst hebben, in dienst nemen
To enable - in staat stellen
The mermaid emerged from the sea
I feel embarrassed by my son's behaviour
This man works as an editor of the Times
The effort was too much for the old man
At 911 you can call the police in case of an emergency
He emphasized the necessity to save money
This firm employs a lot of women
His father's money enables him to study as long as he wants
The Roman empire extended from Italy to the border of Scotland
My grandmother lives in a home for the elderly
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HAVO 291 – 300 / 30
To encounter - tegenkomen, ontmoeten
Endurance - uithoudingsvermogen
To endure - verdragen, uithouden
Enterprise - onderneming
Entirely - geheel
To entitle - recht geven op
Entitled - recht hebben op
Environment - omgeving / milieu
To envy - benijden, jaloers zijn op
To establish - vestigen, oprichten
He encountered lots of problems during his stay in Africa
This race tests the endurance of the competitors
Children flourish in a stimulating environment
This is more than I can endure
The firm was established in 1960
I entirely agree with you
She was entitled to a rise in salary
We have to protect our environment
I envy your ability to relax before an exam
This firm is one of the largest enterprises in the country
This ticket entitles you to a free seat at the concert
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HAVO 301 – 310 / 31
Equal - gelijk
Equally - even(zeer), in gelijke mate
Equipment - uitrusting
Era - tijdperk
To escape - ontsnappen
Establishment - gevestigde orde
To estimate - schatten
Event - gebeurtenis
Eventually - uiteindelijk
Evidence - bewijs(materiaal)
Nowadays men and women are equal
We live in an era of technological inventions
The establishment is trying to stop the spreading of this new habit
I tried to estimate the weight of the bag
The birth of a child is a joyful event
For diving you need diving equipment
Eventually I succeeded in solving the puzzle
They can both run equally fast
There was not enough evidence against this man
The thief jumped into a car and escaped
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HAVO 311 – 320 / 32
Evil - kwaadaardig To exaggerate - overdrijven
To exhibit - tentoonstellen
To exile - verbannen
To exist - bestaan
Exciting - spannend
Exhausted - uitgeput
To expand - uitbreiden
At my expense - ten koste van
Expenses - onkosten
It was a rabbit, not a lion. You're exaggerating as usual!
The paintings were exhibited in a beautiful building
If you want to travel to London I will pay your expenses
They exiled Napoleon on the island of St Helena
He has an evil touch in his character
This is a very exciting game
After the long walk I felt exhausted
It is important to expand your sales when you have your own business
He tried to be clever at my expense
I am convinced UFOs do not exist
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HAVO 321 – 330 / 33
To experience - ondervinden, ervaren
To exploit - uitbuiten
To explore - verkennen
Explorer - ontdekkingsreiziger
To expose to - blootstellen aan
To extend - uitbreiden
Extent - mate
Extinct - uitgestorven
To face - onder ogen zien
To be faced with - te wachten staan
In the third world many workers are exploited
Mammoths are extinct
Amundsen was a famous explorer
He was exposed to radiation after the nuclear accident
To a certain extent we are all insecure
He had to face the truth
We experienced lots of difficulties during the trip
Lots of planets still have to be explored
The railway line was extended to the next town
He was faced with lots of difficulties
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HAVO 331 – 340 / 34
Factual - feitelijk, gebaseerd op feiten
To fail - zakken voor / er niet in slagen / nalaten
Fairly - tamelijk
Faith - geloof
False - onjuist, verkeerd
Familiar - bekend, vertrouwd
Famine - hongersnood
To fancy - leuk vinden, vallen op
Fashionable - modieus
Fatal - fataal, dodelijk
The clothes he wears are fashionable
A factual account of the war
The car failed to climb the hill
This girl sings fairly well
This woman has a lot of faith in God
Unfortunately this student failed his exams
The conclusion was based upon false information
His face looks familiar to me
I fancy my brother's best friend
My sister never fails to send me a birthday card
It was a fatal accident
When the crops failed the country was struck by famine
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HAVO 341 – 350 / 35
Fate - (nood)lot
Favour - gunst
In favour of - vóór
In your favour - ten gunste van, in het voordeel van
Feature - kenmerk, gelaatstrek
To be fed up with - genoeg hebben van
Fellow - mede-
Female - vrouwelijk
Fertile - vruchtbaar
Fiction - verzinsel
It was his fate to die young
I'd like to ask you a favour. Can you lend me fifty euros?
He is in favour of the death penalty
The bank has made an error in your favour
Her mouth is her worst feature
I am really fed up with her complaints
Last night I went out with some of my fellow-students
This firm doesn't employ many female workers
When you aren't fertile you can't have babies
This novel is fiction
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HAVO 351-360 / 36 Fictional - verzonnen, denkbeeldig
Fierce - fel / hevig
Figures - getallen
Figure - figuur, vorm
Fine - boete
Firm - stevig / firma
To fit - passen
To flourish - bloeien, gedijen
Fluently - vloeiend
Forces - kracht, geweld
A fierce dog guarded the house
I can't stand the fierce heat of the tropical sun
These shoes don't fit
Write the numbers in words and in figures
The forces of nature can be devastating
She speaks Spanish fluently
I saw the figure of a human in the dark
I got a fine for driving too fast
I had a firm grip of the railing
A fictional account of a journey to the moon
My mother works for a firm in Amsterdam
A few decades ago the economy flourished in the USA
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HAVO 361 – 370 / 37 To force - dwingen
Fortunate - gelukkig
To found - stichten
To fuel - voeden / van brandstof voorzien
In future - voortaan
In the future - in de toekomst
To gain - verkrijgen, verwerven
Gap - gat / kloof
To gather - (zich) verzamelen
Gears - versnellingen
She is fortunate enough to have a good health
The fire was fuelled by the wind
Does the generation gap no longer exist?
Aircraft sometimes fuel in midair
In future I will work harder
This organization was founded in the seventies
In the future people will have robots to clean the house
She gained strength after her illness
The dog disappeared through a gap in the fence
Lots of people gathered outside the store
My car has five gears
He was forced to give his watch to the robbers
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HAVO 371 – 380 / 38 General Practitioner (G.P.) - huisarts
Generous - gul, royaal, edelmoedig
Gentle - vriendelijk, zacht
Genuine - echt / oprecht
Gesture - gebaar
Gigantic - reusachtig
Global - wereldwijd, mondiaal
To gossip - roddelen
Graceful - sierlijk, elegant
To graduate - afstuderen, opleiding voltooien
My brother works as a General Practitioner (G.P.)
Giving me that amount of money was very generous of you
She is a very gentle person
This bag is made of genuine leather
She has a genuine interest in people
That was a very nice gesture
She was wearing a gigantic hat
Global warming is an environmental issue
Girls like gossiping about boys
A swan is a graceful animal
I hope to graduate in June
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HAVO 381 – 390 / 39 To grasp - begrijpen
Grateful - dankbaar
Grave - graf / ernstig
Greedily - gulzig
To guess - raden
Guilty - schuldig
To handel - omgaan met
Hardship - tegenspoed, ontbering
To harm - kwaad doen
Harmless - onschadelijk
He was most grateful to John for bringing my books
This girl visits her mother's grave every week
These insects are completely harmless
You have to guess the title of the song
The murderer was proven guilty of the crime
I don't know how to handle pressure
He had a grave expression on his face
To bear hardship without complaining
I begin to grasp the meaning of his behavior
Getting up early won't harm you
The little child ate the sweets greedily
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HAVO 391 – 400 / 40 Headlines - koppen
To heighten - toenemen, vergroten
Heir - erfgenaam
Hence - vandaar
Heritage - erfgoed
Hero - held, hoofdpersoon in een verhaal
Heroine - heldin, hoofdpersoon
To hesitate - aarzelen
To hijack - kapen
Honesty - eerlijkheid
As she waited her fears heightened
All the headlines in the newspaper said 'election!'
The plane was hijacked by the terrorists
He is the legal heir to the throne
The national heritage is preserved by this organization
At the end of the movie the heroine died
She accepted the offer without hesitating
He is very tall, hence he got his nickname lamppost
Honesty is important in a relationship
Spiderman is a hero in lots of films
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HAVO 401 – 410 / 41 Hooligans - vandalen
Hostage - gijzelaar
Hostile - vijandig
Huge - enorm
Human - menselijk / mens
Humble - nederig
To humiliate - vernederen
Ignorance - onwetendheid
To ignore - negeren, geen notitie nemen van
Illiterate - analfabeet
In the Middle Ages lots of people were illiterate
This is a story with lots of human interest
The stadium was damaged by hooligans
This journalist was taken as a hostage by the terrorists
The soldier found himself in hostile territory
He lived in a huge house
He was humiliated in front of his friends
Ignorance of the law is no excuse
Armstrong was the first human on the moon
Just ignore her bad behavior
She has a very humble attitude towards people
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HAVO 411 – 420 / 42 Imaginary - denkbeeldig
To imply - suggereren / met zich meebrengen
To impose - opleggen
To impress - indruk maken op
To improve - verbeteren
Incidentally - trouwens / af en toe
To be inclined - de neiging hebben te
To increase - toenemen
Increasingly - in toenemende mate
Incredible - ongelooflijk
These measures were imposed upon the people
My nephew often plays with an imaginary friend
I must go now, incidentally if you want the book I'll bring it next time
Your refusal to answer implies guilt
Rights imply duties
He's always trying to impress his friends
You really should improve your writing skills
I don't always drink wine, I drink it only incidentally
He is inclined to heavy drinking at times
Crime is increasing in this town
The incredible news about his death shocked everybody
The streets become increasingly more dangerous
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HAVO 421 – 430 / 43 Independent - onafhankelijk
To indicate - aanwijzen / aangeven
Indifferent - onverschillig
Indignant - verontwaardigd
Inevitable - onvermijdelijk
To inherit - erven
Injury - verwonding
Innocent - onschuldig
To inquire - informeren (naar)
To insist - met klem beweren, volhouden
I asked him where my sister was and he indicated the shop
She inherited a lot of money from her parents
He indicated that I could leave
The girl shrugged her shoulders in an indifferent way
She was indignant about the way she was treated
An accident was inevitable
The man was declared innocent by the jury
I inquired his reason for coming
She has turned into an independent woman
The boy insisted he was innocent
Her injuries were serious after the car crash
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HAVO 431 – 440 / 44 Insult - beledigen
To intend - van plan zijn
Interest - belang / rente
To invent - uitvinden, bedenken
To investigate - onderzoeken
To involve - betrekken bij / met zich meebrengen
Issue - zaak, kwestie / uitgave, nummer (van een tijdschrift)
To join - zich voegen bij
Joint - stickie / gezamenlijk / gewricht
Judge - rechter
The job involves lots of administrative work
The issue was discussed in Parliament
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult you
He lent me money at 8% interest
This scientist invented a device to open bottles
The police are investigating the murder
I got involved in the matter whether I liked it or not
A joint is a cigarette containing cannabis
This is the latest issue of the magazine
He joined the army when he was 18
We have taken joint action
It is in your interest to put your point of view first
A joint is a place where bones meet
He was sent to prison by the judge
The issue was discussed in Parliament
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HAVO 441 – 450 / 45
To judge - veroordelen
Justify - rechtvaardigen
Juvenile - jeugd
Keen - enthousiast, fanatiek
Labour - arbeid
Labourers - arbeiders
To lack - gebrek hebben aan
Largely - grotendeels
Lawful - wettig
Lawn - gazon, grasveld
He's a keen supporter of Manchester United
Don't judge people too soon
How can you justify your bad behaviour?
The problems were largely due to mismanagement
The boy was sent to juvenile prison
Labour is a synonym of work
The measures taken were lawful
The labourers went on strike
She lacks imagination
I mow the lawn every week in summer
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HAVO 451 – 460 / 46
Lawsuit - rechtszaak
Legal - wettelijk
Legislation - wetgeving
Legitimate - rechtmatig, wettig
Leisure - vrije tijd, recreatie
Level - niveau
Likely - waarschijnlijk (komen)
Limit - grens
To limit - beperken
Litter - afval
Possession of drugs is not legal in this country
He is challenging me to the limit of my patience
Legislation is the act of making laws
He has a legitimate right to the throne
My father does not have a lot of time for leisure
She speaks English at a very high level
A lawsuit is a noncriminal case in a court of law
We must limit our expenses
Drop your litter in the bin!
She is likely to arrive in time
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HAVO 461 – 470 / 47
Lunar - maan-
Lunatic - gek
Main - voornaamste, hoofd-
Mainly - voornamelijk
To maintain - handhave
Major - belangrijke / majoor / meerderjarig
Majority - meerderheid
Male - mannelijk
Manual - handleiding
Manually - handmatig
The car needs major repairs
Last night there was a lunar eclipse
His lunatic behaviour scared me
This is a busy main road
Order was maintained by the army
You are a major when you are 21 years old
A male bird is usually the most colourful
Before using your new coffee machine, read the manual
The audience consisted mainly of women
The majority of all doctors think smoking is bad for your health
This machine is manually operated
Major is a middle rank in the army
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HAVO 471 – 480 / 48
To manufacture - fabriceren
Marital - huwelijks
Mature - volwassen, rijp
Means - middel(len)
Meanwhile - ondertussen
In the meantime - ondertussen
Measure - maat / maatregelen
To measure - meten
Medieval - middeleeuws
Membership - lidmaatschap
They'll be here in 20 minutes. Meanwhile we'll have coffee
He measures more around the waste than he used to
In this factory cars are manufactured
They had marital problems
Even though this boy is 25 by now, he still isn't very mature
They'll be here in 20 minutes. In the meantime we'll have coffee
Measures were taken to prevent riots
He is a man of little means
Medieval means 'from the Middle Ages'
They took his measure for his new suit
Membership of this club can be very advantageous to you
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HAVO 481 – 490 / 49 To mend - repareren
Merely - enkel en alleen, alleen maar
Minor - minderjarig / minder belangrijk (vak)
Minority - minderheid
Miserable - ellendig
Mishap - ongeluk
To mock - bespotten
Modest - bescheiden, matig
To monitor - toezicht houden op
Mood - humeur, stemming
She can't vote yet. She's still a minor
Only a minority of people voted against the plan
Yesterday I felt very miserable
She was mocked by her fellow students for her bad marks
The audience consisted merely of screaming girls
He is a very modest man
The children were monitored by an old man
He had his car mended at the garage
She is taking a minor in philosophy
Their long journey passed without mishap
She is in a very bad mood. You shouldn't disturb her
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HAVO 491 – 500 / 50 Mortal - sterfelijk
Motorist - automobilist
To multiply - vermenigvuldigen
Multitude - menigte
Muscular - gespierd
Mutual - wederzijds
To neglect - verwaarlozen
Nerve - moed
Nerves - zenuwen
To note - nota nemen van, opmerken
My brother is a very muscular boy
When you drive a car you are a motorist
A multitude of people was waiting for the famous actor
You have to show mutual respect
He had the nerve to ask me out!
Can you multiply five by four?
Being mortal means that you do not live for ever
She failed the test because of nerves
Please note that this bill must be paid before the end of this month
As a child she was neglected by her parents
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HAVO 501 – 510 / 51 Notice - briefje, mededeling
Notorious - berucht
Novel - roman / nieuw
Novelty - nieuwtje
Novelist - romanschrijver
Numerous - talrijke
Obedient - gehoorzaam
To obey - gehoorzamen
To object - bezwaar maken
Objective - doelstelling
He was a notorious highwayman
His latest novel is extremely exciting
Jane Austen is a very famous novelist
There were numerous celebrities at the beauty contest
This little girl is an obedient child
In the eighties a mobile phone was a novelty
You should obey your teacher at all times!
The pupils objected to the new school rules
This is a novel suggestion, we haven't done it before
The objective of the plan was to improve sales
There was a notice on the board for all students
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HAVO 511 – 520 / 52 Obligatory - verplicht
To oblige - verplichten
To obtain - verkrijgen Obvious - duidelijk
Occasion - gelegenheid
Occasionally - af en toe
To occupy - bezetten / bezig houden
To occur - gebeuren, voorvallen
Odd - oneven / vreemd
Offence - overtreding
You will have to wear a suit for the occasion
His behavior is rather odd, isn't it?
English is an obligatory subject at school
Tickets can be obtained at the reception desk
It was obvious those two didn't like each other
She occasionally visits her family in the USA
You can keep yourself occupied with watching TV
In this line of work incidents rarely occur
I feel obliged to say 'No'.
Eleven is an odd number
Driving when the lights are red is an offence
During the Great War the Germans occupied a part of France
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HAVO 521 – 530 / 53 To offend - beledigen
Offender - overtreder
Old-fashioned - ouderwets
Opportunity - gelegenheid
To oppress - onderdrukken
Option - keuze(mogelijkheid)
Oral - mondeling
Orphan - wees
Out-dated - ouderwets, achterhaald
Overall - over het geheel genomen
I felt offended by his rude remarks
My mother always wears old-fashioned clothes
This is an oral examination, not written
These people were oppressed by a dictator
You must do this, you have no option
She became an orphan at a very young age
The offender got a fine for speeding
These computer games are very outdated
Overall, prices are still rising
Getting a job abroad was a wonderful opportunity
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HAVO 531 – 540 / 54
To overlook - over het hoofd zien
Participants - deelnemers
To participate - deelnemen
Patient - geduldig
Patience - geduld
Pavement - stoep, trottoir
Peak - top
Peculiar - eigenaardig, bijzonder
Pedestrians - voetgangers
To persuade - overhalen, ervan overtuigen
He has a very peculiar voice
The teacher had overlooked several mistakes
All the participants of the event received a medal
You need to have patience if you want to get served in this shop
There was a pavement on the side of the road
The peak of the mountain was covered in snow
When you participate in a marathon you have to be fit
Pedestrians should walk on the pavement
You'll have to be patient and wait a little longer
I tried to persuade her to buy the dress
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HAVO 541 – 550 / 55
Pointless - zinloos
To poison - vergiftigen
Policy - beleid
Poll - (opinie)peiling
To pollute - vervuilen
To predict - voorspellen
Pregnant - zwanger
To be prejudiced - bevooroordeeld zijn
To be prepared - voorbereid zijn
Present - huidig / aanwezig
The criminal tried to poison his victim
The government's policy was aimed at reducing crime
A judge cannot be prejudiced
The results of the poll won't be known before midnight
The sea is polluted with plastic
It's pointless to continue
The present manager of the firm is a woman
There were ten people present at the meeting
They cannot always predict the weather
My sister is pregnant with twins
You have to be prepared for the worst
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HAVO 551 – 560 / 56
At present - nu, tegenwoordig
To preserve - bewaren, houden
To prevent - voorkomen, verhinderen
Pride - trots
To pride oneself on - prat gaan op (opscheppen)
Profitable - winstgevend
Progress - vooruitgang
Prolonged - langdurig
To promise - beloven
Proportionally - verhoudingsgewijs
You can preserve fruit in a jar
His prolonged absence caused a lot of problems
This man prevented a serious crime from happening
This is a very profitable deal
She wanted him to stay but her pride wouldn't let her
The differences in income are proportionally smal
She always prided herself on her achievements
The pupil made a lot of progress in reading and writing
At present I don't have a job
The boy promised to be good in futurel
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HAVO 561 – 570 / 57 To propose - een aanzoek doen / een voorstel doen
To prosecute - gerechtelijk vervolgen
Prospect - vooruitzicht
To prosper - bloeien
Prosperity - welvaart
Prosperous - welvarend, rijk
To protect - beschermen
Proud of - trots op
To prove - bewijzen, blijken te zijn
To provide - verschaffen
I propose a short rest before continuing the work
In the Netherlands most people live in prosperity
The criminal was prosecuted for stealing
My mother was very proud of me when I passed my exams
Trade prospered during the golden age
The young man proposed to the beautiful woman
He is a very prosperous man, he lives in wealth
The hard shell of a nut protects the seed inside it
This man proved to be unreliable
The prospect of the holiday filled her with happiness
That hotel provides good meals
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HAVO 571 – 580 / 58
Provided that - op voorwaarde dat, mits
Publisher - uitgever
To purchase - aanschaffen, kopen
Purpose - doel
Qualified - bevoegd
To qualify - in aanmerking komen
To quote - citeren
Random - willekeurig
Range - verscheidenheid, scala, reeks
To range from … to ... - variëren van … tot ...
This publisher publishes books and newspapers
A country with a wide range of people
Did you come to London for the purpose of sightseeing?
He is a qualified inspector
I will go, provided that you go too
They have just purchased a new house in the country
Will your team qualify for the next round?
Shakespeare is often quoted
The children's ages ranged from 6 to 12
The songs were played in random order
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HAVO 581 – 590 / 59
Rank - rang
Ransom - losgeld
To rape - verkrachten
Rare - zeldzaam
Rarely - zelden
Rate - snelheid / cijfer
To reassure - geruststellen
Recipient - ontvanger
To recognise - herkennen
To recommend - aanbevelen
He is a soldier of the top rank
The girl was raped by her uncle
This flower is rare
I can recommend this novel. It's really good
The recipient of a parcel is the person who receives it
I rarely go out
The train travels at a rate of 200 kms per hour
The kidnappers demanded a large ransom
The birth rate in this country is extremely high
The mother reassured her crying child
The burglar was recognised by the inhabitants of the house
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HAVO 591 – 600 / 60
To reconcile - verzoenen, verenigen
To record - opnemen, vastleggen
To recover - herstellen / terugkrijgen
To refer to - verwijzen naar
To reflect - weergeven, reflecteren / nadenken
To refuse - weigeren
Regard - achting
To regard - beschouwen
With regard to - met betrekking tot
Regardless of - ongeacht
The burglary was recorded by a safety camera The child is recovering from a serious illness
With regard to your recent letter of application...
I regard him with the greatest admiration
The police recovered the stolen jewellery
This poem refers to the war
The mirror reflects my face
The families were reconciled after a long feud
He refuses to give me my money back
I hold her in the greatest regard
I have been reflecting on the matter
He climbed the mountain, regardless of the danger
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HAVO 601 – 610 / 61
Regulations - voorschriften
To reign - regeren, heersen
To reject - afwijzen, verwerpen
Related - verwant
To release - vrijlaten
Reliable - betrouwbaar
To relieve - verlichten
Relieved - opgelucht
Reluctant - onwillig
To rely on - vertrouwen op
This medicine relieves the pain
The proposal was rejected by the board
The prisoner was finally released
This is a very reliable bank
I felt relieved after I had heard they were safe
This king reigned from 1670 till 1710
He was very reluctant to help us
She is related to me by marriage
You must wear a helmet according to regulations
You can't always rely on the weather in this country
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HAVO 611 – 620 / 62
To remind of - herinneren aan
Remote - ver weg, afgelegen
To remove - verwijderen
To repeat - herhalen
Repeatedly - herhaaldelijk
To replace - vervangen
Represented by - vertegenwoordigen
To request - verzoeken
To rescue - redden
To resemble - lijken op
This song reminds me of my holiday in Spain
Remove the mud from your shoes before entering the house
I repeatedly asked you not to smoke here!
We stayed in a remote village
Could you repeat the question please?
The manager was replaced by a younger one
I requested him to stop making such a terrible noise
The drowning man was rescued from the water by a lifeguard
The queen is represented by the prime minister
The resembles her sister in character
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HAVO 621 – 630 / 63
To resign - aftreden, ontslag nemen
To resist - verzetten, weerstaan
Resource - hulpbron
To respond - reageren, antwoorden
To restore - herstellen
To restrict - beperken
To retire - met pensioen gaan / zich terugtrekken
To retreat - zich terugtrekken
To reveal - onthullen, aan het licht brengen
To reverse - omdraaien
Shall we reverse the order and start with dessert?
The manager resigned from his post
I offered him a drink but he didn't respond
Peace was restored in this country
The sale of alcohol is restricted in this country
My father retired when he was 62
The newspaper revealed the scandalous behavior of the prince
The army resisted the enemy attack
Oil is Kuwait's most important natural resource
After the attack the army retired in the mountains
The defeated army had to retreat hastily
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HAVO 631 – 640 / 64
To review - recenseren
To revive - doen opleven
To reward - belonen
To ridicule - belachelijk maken
Rifle - geweer
Riots - rellen, opstootjes
Risky - riskant, gevaarlijk
Rivalry - rivaliteit
Rock - rots
Rubbish - rommel / onzin
The fresh air soon revived him
There is often a lot of rivalry between fathers and sons
She was rewarded for her hard work
You should throw your rubbish in the bin
This actor was ridiculed by the press
You can shoot with a rifle
The arrest of the young gunman led to riots
This is a very risky business
This new book was reviewed in the newspaper
The boat hit a rock in the water and sank
You're talking a lot of rubbish!
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HAVO 641 – 650 / 65
Rude - onbeleefd
Rules - regels
To rule - heersen (over)
Rural - platteland(s)
Rush hour - spitsuur
Ruthless - meedogenloos
To sacrifice - opofferen
Sane - geestelijk gezond, verstandig
To satisfy - lessen, bevredigen
To save - redden, sparen
You shouldn't be rude to your teacher!
Coca Cola satisfies your thirst
This doctor works in a rural community
Travelling by train during rush hour is more expensive
He was a ruthless dictator
He sacrificed his life to save the child from the fire
This woman is very old but still sane
It's against the rules to do that
The woman was saved from the fire
This king wants to rule the world
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HAVO 651 – 660 / 66
Scar - litteken
Scared - bang
Science - wetenschap
Scientific - wetenschappelijk
Scientist - wetenschapper
Second-rate - tweederangs
To search - zoeken
To seize - grijpen
Segregation - rassenscheiding
Sensation - gevoel
He could feel no sensation in his legs
I was really scared when I heard somebody moving downstairs Driving a car is an art, not a science
A scientific approach
Second-rate means less than the best quality
The criminal had a scar on his cheek
The mountaineer tried to seize the rope
The police were searching for the missing child
Martin Luther King was against segregation
Scientists have discovered an unknown plane
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HAVO 661 – 670 / 67
Senses - zintuigen
Sense - gevoel / verstand
Sensible - verstandig
Sensitive - gevoelig
To separate - scheiden, uit elkaar gaan
Separate - apart
To serve - bedienen
To settle - zich vestigen / regelen, afhandelen
Settlers - kolonisten
Sewer - riool
He had a sense that someone was standing behind him
We haven't settled our holiday yet
He is very sensitive to sunlight
Her parents separated when she was only a baby
Serve yourself!
This is a very sensible decision
This farmer settled on a little farm in the Midlands
This boy really has got good sense
This dish is served on two separate plates
The first settlers in the west of the USA came from Europe
Lots of rats live in the sewer
Hearing is one of the five senses
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HAVO 671 – 680 / 68
Shallow - ondiep
To shape - vormen
To share - delen
Shore - kust
Sign - bordje / teken
Significant - belangrijk
Similar - gelijke, soortgelijke
Sincere - oprecht, eerlijk
Single - vrijgezel / (geen) enkele
Site - terrein
It was a sign from above
Don't dive into shallow water. It's dangerous
This man is single, he has no relationship
The bird shaped its nest from mud and sticks
I always share my pocket money with my friends
The ship was wrecked on the shore of Cornwall
The sign said 'no trespassing'
The twins were wearing similar clothes
Her apology sounded sincere
Not a single tree was upright after the storm
The building site was abandoned after the accident
A significant increase in crime
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HAVO 681 – 690 / 69 Size - grootte, omvang
Skilful - bekwaam, vakkundig
Skilled - geschoold
Skull - schedel
Slice - plak(je)
Smoothly - soepel
Smooth - glad
Sole - enige / (voet)zool
To solve - oplossen
Sound - gezond / verstandig / geluid
He had a lump the size of an apple on his head
Do not trust a smooth salesman
The young boy was the sole survivor of the plane crash
He is a skilful carpenter
It was a sound decision not to take that last drink
He is a skilled worker
The victim had a cracked skull
I would like a slice of cake please
He awoke by the sound of his alarm clock
The motor was running smoothly
I had blisters on the sole of my left foot after the long walk
He solved the crossword puzzle in one minute
We arrived home safe and sound
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HAVO 691 – 700 / 70
Source - bron
Spacious - ruim
Species - (dieren- of planten) soort
Spokesperson - woordvoerder
Spot - plek, punt
Staff - personeel
Stage - podium
To starve - verhongeren
To state - verklaren
Steady - vast, constant
Their new house is very spacious
Humans are a strange species
Many children starve in Africa
The spokesperson of the police talked to the press
The horse ran at a steady pace
Holland is a small spot on the map
The nursing staff of a hospital
Milk is an important source of calcium
The president stated that he hadn't lied to the people
The singer jumped off the stage into the crowd
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HAVO 701 – 710 / 71
To stir - roeren / bewegen
Store - winkel
To store - opslaan, bewaren
To stress - benadrukken
To struggle - worstelen, vechten
Stubborn - koppig
Stunning - verbijsterend
Subject - onderwerp
Subject to - onderhevig aan
To subject to - onderwerpen aan
'The Government' is often the subject of discussion
He stirred his coffee
We thought the cat was dead but it stirred
They store the supplies in the back
They subjected applicants to a very difficult test
We stressed our desire to hire someone competent
They struggled through the violent crowd
She is a very stubborn girl
The princess wore a stunning dress
We need milk so I'm going to the store
Language is subject to change
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HAVO 711 – 720 / 72
Subordinate - ondergeschikt
Sufficient - voldoende
Suicide - zelfmoord
Suitable - passend, geschikt
Superfluous - overbodig
Superstitious - bijgelovig
To supplement - aanvullen
Supply - voorraad
To supply - verschaffen, leveren
To support - (onder)steunen
It's superstitious not to walk under ladders
A colonel is subordinate to a brigadier
Who supplies the rebels with guns?
Getting a '6' is sufficient
He does an evening job to supplement his wages
The girl committed suicide by jumping in front of a train
It's not suitable to wear jeans to a formal dinner
His story is full of superfluous details
She left a supply of sweets for her children
That chair won't support him
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HAVO 721 – 730 / 73
To suppress - onderdrukken
Surface - oppervlakte
Surgeon - chirurg
Surgery - chirurgische ingreep
To surround - omringen
Surroundings - omgeving
Survey - onderzoek, studie
To survive - overleven
Suspect - verdachte
To suspect - verdenken
She suppressed a laugh
The fish came to the surface to catch a fly
She suspected her boyfriend of cheating
The cottage was surrounded by trees
The surgeon performed the operation
Can you tell me something about the surroundings of the hotel?
According to recent survey, less teenagers drink alcohol
They survived the plane crash
The suspect of the crime was arrested
She woke up during the surgery
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HAVO 731 – 740 / 74
Suspicious - verdacht / wantrouwig
To swallow - slikken
Tale - verhaal
Target - doel
To taste - proeven / smaken
To tempt - in verleiding brengen
To tend - de neiging hebben
Tend to be - meestal zijn
Thorough - grondig
To threaten - bedreigen
When you shoot an arrow, you have to hit the target
My mother is very suspicious, she always checks my pockets
He swallowed the whiskey without tasting it
Children tend to prefer sweets to vegetables
Do you know the tale about the mouse?
The soup tasted wonderful
We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
He acted in a very suspicious manner
Lighter cars tend to be noisy
We have to do some thorough cleaning in the bathroom
He threatened to kill her
He tasted the hot soup carefully
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HAVO 741 – 750 / 75
Threshold - drempel
Thus - op deze manier
Ties - band
Tie - stropdas
To tie to - (ver)binden aan
Tight - strak, stevig
Tiny - heel erg klein
Topic - onderwerp
To torture - martelen, kwellen
To trade - handelen
He was wearing a suit and a tie
The young man carried his bride over the threshold
'Discrimination' is a difficult topic to discuss
Stated thus, the problem seems easy to solve
The snowboarder tried to tie a camera to his helmet
Mother gave him a tight hug
A tiny mouse walked into the kitchen
In war, many people are tortured
The Dutch used to trade with the Spanish
The United Kingdom has strong historical ties with India
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HAVO 751 – 760 / 76
Trail - spoor
Treasure - schat
Treaty - verdrag
Trial - poging / beproeving / gerechtelijk onderzoek Tribe - (volks)stam
Truancy - spijbelen
Truant - spijbelaar
To turn out - blijken
To underestimate - onderschatten
To upset - van streek maken
The pirates buried their treasures on an uninhabited island
The Treaty of Verailles ended the state of war
Trial and error is a method of learning
The truant had to clean all the chairs and tables in the classroom
Hansel and Gretel left a trail of breadcrumbs
In Australia, there are still some Aboriginal tribes
The lawyer prepared for trial
Teachers try to fight truancy
The girl turned out to be a real gossip
Don't underestimate this test!
Bad news easily upsets her
The child was a trial to his parents
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HAVO 761 – 770 / 77
Urban - stedelijk
To urge - dringend verzoeken
Use - nut, zin / gebruik
To value - waarderen, taxeren
Vast - enorm groot
Vehicle - voertuig
Verdict - vonnis, uitspraak
Vicar - dominee
Vice - ondeugd, slechte eigenschap
Victims - slachtoffers
I have to urge you to enrol in time
The painter's use of colour is very interesting
Wars can only have victims
The realtor valued our house
Australia is a vast country
Young boys are often interested in vehicles
There is no use in playing truant
The findings of a jury or judge is called a verdict
The vicar is in charge of a chapel
An urban area is a district or city with a high population density
Smoking is his only vice
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HAVO 771 – 780 / 78
View - mening / uitzicht
Viewers - (tv)kijkers
Violent - gewelddadig
Virtually - vrijwel
Virtue - deugd, goede eigenschap
Visible - zichtbaar
Voluntary - vrijwillig
To volunteer - zich (als vrijwilliger) aanmelden
To vote - stemmen
Vulnerable - kwetsbaar
We had a beautiful view from the hotel room
This video has had a million viewers on youtube
'Kill Bill' is a very violent film
The opposite of 'vice' is 'virtue'
A newborn baby is very vulnerable
The house is visible through the trees
It was a voluntary decision to leave the job
What is your point of view?
They volunteered to clean up the mess after the party
Virtually everyone gets a headache from time to time
When you turn eighteen you get the right to vote
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HAVO 781 – 789 / 79
Wage - loon
Waste - afval
To waste - verspillen
Whereas - terwijl
Willing - bereid
To witness - getuige zijn van
To worsen - verslechteren
Worthwhile - de moeite waard
To yield - opleveren, opbrengen
Teenagers often earn the minimum wage
Please throw your garbage in the waste bin
Don't waste too much time
Sugar is sweet, whereas lemons are sour
I am willing to overlook your mistakes
The old lady witnessed the terrible accident
Conditions in the slum worsened
This film was definitely worthwhile
This investment yields high profit