Hier is weer een lijst met woorden die veel hoofdbrekens kunnen bezorgen.
misused
(foutief gebruik)
disused
(niet langer in gebruik)
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Be careful of this word. It is often misused.
The goods were stored in a disused theatre.
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unreadable
(saaie, of slechtgeschreven tekst)
illegible
(onleesbaar, onduidelijk)
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That novel is unreadable; the story is really boring!
The sign had become completely illegible after years of
exposure to the sun and rain.
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dependent
(afhankelijk zijn van)
dependant
(person die afhankelijk is van iemand anders m.b.t. geld, onderkomen,
voedsel)
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The signing of the contract is dependent on the guarantee you
can give.
This residence document permits you, but no dependants, to live
and work in this country.
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historic
(van belang in de geschiedenis, gedenkwaardig)
historical
(iets feitelijks dat in het
verleden heeft plaatsgevonden, maar niet perse gedenkwaardig)
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From the perspective of mankind's achievements, the Moon landing was a
historic event.
There are many historical documents in the library.
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dissatisfied
(ontevreden over kwaliteit)
unsatisfied
(ontevreden over kwantiteit)
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I'm very dissatisfied with this computer because it keeps
breaking down.
Demand for the new car is still unsatisfied despite an increase
in production.
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suit
(geschikt)
suite
(bij elkaar behorende bundel of set)
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Will 8 o'clock suit you or shall I come later?
We bought a complete suite of matching furniture.
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device - zelfstandig
naamwoord
(nieuwe uitvinding, iets nieuws)
devise - werkwoord
(uitvinden, bedenken)
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He invented a device for warning boatmen if there was bad
weather ahead.
He devised a system of bonus payments to encourage staff.
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enquiry/enquiries
(verzoek om informatie)
inquiry/inquiries
(officieel onderzoek)
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We have received a number of enquiries about our new product.
There are always official inquiries after plane crashes.
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exhausting
(uitputtend)
exhaustive
(grondig en volledig)
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Some members of the group found the long hike very exhausting.
The police carried out an exhaustive inquiry.
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disinterested
(onpartijdig, belangeloos, onbevooroordeeld)
uninterested
(onverschillig, ongeïnteresseerd)
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Management and staff asked a disinterested party to mediate
between them.
John did not go to the exhibition. Perhaps he was too busy or just uninterested.
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council
(raad, adviescollege)
councillor
(lid van een raad, adviescollege)
counsel - werkwoord
(adviseren)
counsellor
(adviseur)
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I have complained to the local council about the poor condition
of the pavements.
A Vocational Guidance Officer is to counsel young people on
their career.
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first
(eerste punt, onderdeel van een lijst met redenen, acties etc.)
at first
(in het begin, aanvankelijk)
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First boil the water, then put the pasta in the pan.
At first he found the job difficult.
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lastly
(laatste punt, onderdeel van een lijst met redenen, acties etc.)
at last
(op het eind, uiteindelijk)
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Drain the pasta and lastly add some oil to prevent it from
sticking together.
At last I succeeded in making him understand the problem.
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