Frankenstein 🧌

Question 1

Fortnight

Jessica planned a holiday that would last for a fortnight in Scotland.
👉 Wat betekent fortnight in deze zin?

Answer 1

Twee weken

A period of two weeks.

Question 2

Reverie

During the long lecture, Tom slipped into a pleasant reverie about his summer vacation.
👉 Wat betekent reverie in deze zin?

Answer 2

Dagdroom

A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.

Question 3

Solemn

The ceremony was a solemn occasion, marked by silence and respect.
👉 Wat betekent solemn in deze zin?

Answer 3

Plechtig

Serious and dignified; formal and sincere.

Question 4

Promontory

The lighthouse stood tall on the rocky promontory overlooking the sea.
👉 Wat betekent promontory in deze zin?

Answer 4

Kaap

A high point of land that juts out into the sea or a large body of water.

Question 5

Languid

After the long hike, she felt languid and wanted to rest all afternoon.
👉 Wat betekent languid in deze zin?

Answer 5

Slaperig / lusteloos

Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

Question 6

Visage

Her calm visage didn’t reveal the storm of emotions she felt inside.
👉 Wat betekent visage in deze zin?

Answer 6

Gezichtsuitdrukking / gelaat

A person’s face or facial expression.

Question 7

Retrospect

In retrospect, James realized that quitting his job was the right decision.
👉 Wat betekent retrospect in deze zin?

Answer 7

Terugblik / achteraf gezien

A review or contemplation of past events.

Question 8

Pandemonium

When the fire alarm rang during the concert, absolute pandemonium broke out.
👉 Wat betekent pandemonium in deze zin?

Answer 8

Chaos / herrie

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Question 9

To augment

The company hired more staff to augment its customer service department.
👉 Wat betekent to augment in deze zin?

Answer 9

Vermeerderen / uitbreiden

To make something greater by adding to it; increase.

Question 10

Vigilance

Due to recent break-ins, the neighborhood watch increased its vigilance at night.
👉 Wat betekent vigilance in deze zin?

Answer 10

Waakzaamheid

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Question 11

Consolation

After losing the game, Mia found consolation in the kind words of her coach.
👉 Wat betekent consolation in deze zin?

Answer 11

Troost

Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

Question 12

To loathe

I absolutely loathe getting stuck in traffic on Monday mornings.
👉 Wat betekent to loathe in deze zin?

Answer 12

Hekelen / intens haten

To feel intense dislike or disgust for something.

Question 13

Absolution

The priest offered him absolution for all his confessed sins.
👉 Wat betekent absolution in deze zin?

Answer 13

Vergeving / kwijtschelding

Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Question 14

Woe

She listened to his tale of woe and offered her support.
👉 Wat betekent woe in deze zin?

Answer 14

Verdriet / ellende

Great sorrow or distress.

Question 15

Merit

His idea had merit, even if the execution was flawed.
👉 Wat betekent merit in deze zin?

Answer 15

Verdienste / waarde

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

Question 16

Countenance

Though she said she was fine, her worried countenance suggested otherwise.
👉 Wat betekent countenance in deze zin?

Answer 16

Gelaat / gezichtsuitdrukking

A person’s face or facial expression.

Question 17

Tranquility

They moved to the countryside seeking peace and tranquility away from city noise.
👉 Wat betekent tranquility in deze zin?

Answer 17

Rust / kalmte

The quality or state of being calm and peaceful.

Question 18

Rapture

The audience listened in rapture as the pianist played the final notes.
👉 Wat betekent rapture in deze zin?

Answer 18

Verrukking / extase

A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

Question 19

Charnel House

The old battlefield was later turned into a charnel house for fallen soldiers.
👉 Wat betekent charnel house in deze zin?

Answer 19

Beenderhuis / knekelhuis

A building or vault where skeletal remains are stored.

Question 20

Superstition

Because of her superstition, Maria never walked under ladders or opened umbrellas indoors.
👉 Wat betekent superstition in deze zin?

Answer 20

Bijgeloof

A widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences.

Question 21

Omniscient

The novel’s narrator was omniscient, revealing every character’s inner thoughts.
👉 Wat betekent omniscient in deze zin?

Answer 21

Alwetend

Knowing everything.

Question 22

Assertion

His bold assertion that the earth was flat caused quite a stir.
👉 Wat betekent assertion in deze zin?

Answer 22

Bewering / stelling

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Question 23

Progeny

The scientist was proud of the intellectual achievements of his progeny.
👉 Wat betekent progeny in deze zin?

Answer 23

Nakomelingen

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Question 24

Frankenstein food

Some people refuse to eat genetically modified crops, calling them Frankenstein food.
👉 Wat betekent Frankenstein food in deze zin?

Answer 24

Genetisch gemodificeerd voedsel

A derogatory term for genetically modified food.

Question 25

**Peripheral** While the main character is compelling, the peripheral figures also add depth to the story. 👉 Wat betekent **peripheral** in deze zin?

Answer 25

**Zijdelings / bijkomstig** Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery; secondary or minor importance.

Question 26

**Epithet** The conqueror earned the epithet “the Merciless” after countless brutal campaigns. 👉 Wat betekent **epithet** in deze zin?

Answer 26

**Bijnaming / scheldwoord** A descriptive term or phrase expressing a characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Question 27

**Innate** Her innate musical talent was evident even at the age of three. 👉 Wat betekent **innate** in deze zin?

Answer 27

**Aangeboren** Inborn; natural.

Question 28

**Juxtaposition** The artist's use of juxtaposition—placing chaos beside calm—created a powerful contrast. 👉 Wat betekent **juxtaposition** in deze zin?

Answer 28

**Naast elkaar plaatsen / contrast** The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Question 29

**Ambiguity** The politician’s speech was full of ambiguity, leaving everyone confused about his stance. 👉 Wat betekent **ambiguity** in deze zin?

Answer 29

**Dubbelzinnigheid** the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Question 30

**Epistolary** The novel had an epistolary structure, told between characters. 👉 Wat betekent **epistolary** in deze zin?

Answer 30

**In briefvorm / door middel van brieven** Relating to the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters.

Question 31

**Virtue** Patience is often considered a great virtue in both personal and professional life. 👉 Wat betekent **virtue** in deze zin?

Answer 31

**Deugd / goede eigenschap** Behavior showing high moral standards.

Question 32

**Surreptitiously** He surreptitiously glanced at his phone during the meeting to check the score. 👉 Wat betekent **surreptitiously** in deze zin?

Answer 32

**Stiekem** In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Question 33

**Riposte** When she was criticized, her witty riposte left everyone in the room speechless. 👉 Wat betekent **riposte** in deze zin?

Answer 33

**Snedig antwoord / weerwoord** A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.