Random Encounters ⁉️ Flashcards
(30 cards)
Epiphany
During her walk in the forest, Mia had an epiphany about what truly matters in life.
She stopped in her tracks, stunned by the clarity of the moment.
👉 Wat betekent epiphany in deze zin?
Openbaring
A sudden realization or insight.
Wally
Jake wore his shirt backward all day, and his friends called him a complete wally.
He laughed along, knowing he deserved it.
👉 Wat betekent wally in deze zin?
Sufferd / Oen
A silly or foolish person (British slang).
Epitaph
The epitaph on her gravestone read, ‘A life well lived, a soul dearly missed.’
It brought tears to the eyes of everyone who passed by.
👉 Wat betekent epitaph in deze zin?
Grafschrift
A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially on a tombstone.
Genesis
The genesis of his idea came during a quiet evening with a cup of tea.
From there, the project began to take shape.
👉 Wat betekent genesis in deze zin?
Oorsprong
The origin or beginning of something.
To be inept
Despite his enthusiasm, Mark proved to be completely inept at baking.
The cake was raw inside and burnt on top.
👉 Wat betekent to be inept in deze zin?
Onhandig / Onbekwaam zijn
To lack skill or ability in a particular area.
To lament
She continued to lament the loss of her childhood home for years.
Every time she passed by, she sighed deeply.
👉 Wat betekent to lament in deze zin?
Betreuren
To express grief, sorrow, or regret.
Eloquence
The speaker’s eloquence moved the entire audience to tears.
His words flowed effortlessly and powerfully.
👉 Wat betekent eloquence in deze zin?
Welsprekendheid
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
To impose
The new manager tried to impose strict rules on the creative team.
It didn’t go over very well.
👉 Wat betekent to impose in deze zin?
Opleggen
To force something (such as a rule or belief) on others.
To manifest
I truly believe that if you focus on gratitude and take aligned action, you can manifest the life of your dreams.
👉 Wat betekent to manifest in deze zin?
Manifesteren
To make something clear or bring a desired outcome into reality through focused thought and intention
Polymath
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, skilled in art, science, and engineering.
His notebooks reveal a brilliant and curious mind.
👉 Wat betekent polymath in deze zin?
Alleskunner / Veelzijdig geleerde
A person with knowledge in many different subjects.
Trivial
They spent an hour arguing over a trivial detail in the script.
It really wasn’t worth the energy.
👉 Wat betekent trivial in deze zin?
Onbelangrijk
Of little value or importance.
Exalted
She felt exalted after receiving the award in front of everyone.
🏅 What does exalted mean in this sentence?
Verheven / Verheugd
Very joyful or in a high, honored position.
Rapport
They built a strong rapport during their years of working together.
🤝 What does rapport mean in this sentence?
Goede verstandhouding
A friendly and harmonious relationship.
Omen
She saw the black cat as an omen of bad luck.
🐈⬛ What does omen mean in this sentence?
Voorteken
A sign believed to predict the future, usually something bad.
Sobriquet
The singer’s sobriquet was “The Queen of Soul.”
👑 What does sobriquet mean in this sentence?
Bijnaam
A nickname or informal title.
Volatile
His volatile mood made it hard to know how he would react.
🌪️ What does volatile mean in this sentence?
Wispelturig / Onvoorspelbaar
Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably.
Witty
She gave a witty reply that made everyone laugh.
😂 What does witty mean in this sentence?
Geestig / Snedig
Clever and funny in speech or writing.
Phantom
They chased a phantom that turned out not to exist.
👻 What does phantom mean in this sentence?
Spook / Schijnbeeld
Something that seems real but isn’t; a ghost or illusion.
Martyr
She was honored as a martyr who died for her beliefs.
✝️ What does martyr mean in this sentence?
Martelaar
A person who dies or suffers for a cause or belief.
Incongruous
His colorful shirt looked incongruous at the formal event.
👔 What does incongruous mean in this sentence?
Niet passend / Misplaatst
Out of place; not matching the surroundings.
Untidy
His room was so untidy that you couldn’t see the floor.
🧦 What does untidy mean in this sentence?
Rommelige / Slordig
Messy or not organized.
To reprieve
The prisoner was reprieved just hours before the execution.
🕊️ What does reprieve mean in this sentence?
Kwijtschelden / Uitstel geven
To cancel or delay a punishment.
Gypsy
They lived a gypsy lifestyle, moving from place to place.
🚐 What does gypsy mean in this sentence?
Zigeuner / Nomade
A person with a free and traveling way of life.
Envy
She felt envy when her friend got the promotion.
👀 What does envy mean in this sentence?
Jaloezie / Afgunst
The feeling of wanting what someone else has.
