2bd vocabulary unit 5

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

rude and offensive remarks
I couldn't stand the ______, so I left.

showing a clear understanding of a person or situation
Thank you for the _________ comments.

used to show that you are grateful to sb for sth
they have done

_____________________ for agreeing to lend me the money.

accept the validity of someone's idea or argument

Okay, I ______________________.

made of many different things or parts that are connected
The human brain is very _________.

a paper cover on a book that protects it but that can be removed
Take the _____________ off the book before reading.

to make it possible for sb to do sth

The evidence will ______ us to come to a conclusion.

to give sb the power or authority to do sth
There are lots of ways to ______________ the poor.

to build a wall, fence, etc. around sth

I will ________ the yard with iron railings.

to encourage sb to do sth or support them so that they do it better
Shecould hear him ______ her ____ as she ran.

determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people

The way she behaved towards him was utterly _______.

your personal judgment or opinion about sth

_________________, the party was a complete success.

used to emphasize that what you are saying is only your own opinion or suggestion and may not be very helpful

I prefer this colour, ______________.

showing or able to show your thoughts and feelings

She has wonderfully __________eyes.

to make sb responsible for doing sth or taking care of sb
Mum has ________me to cook Christmas dinner!

to give sb support, courage or hope

Banks actively _________ people to borrow money.

to make sth bigger

There are plans to _________the recreation area.

to give sb the right to have or to do sth

This ticket ________ you to travel first class.

to make sure that sth happens or is definite

Please _______all lights are switched off.

as quickly, much, soon, etc. as you can

We will get your order to you __________________.

used to say that you think you know, remember, understand, etc. sth but you cannot be completely sure, especially because you do not know all the facts
___________________, there is no cause for concern.

make an addition to

She _______ an extra week ___ to her holiday.

a nonspecific time in the future
_____________, I will become a teacher.

to build a wall, fence, etc. around sth

I will _________the yard with iron railings.

intended to communicate or express sth to sb, without any words being spoken
She gave me a ____________look.

having or showing the ability to see or understand things quickly, especially things that are not obvious

It was very __________of you to notice that.

causing feelings of pity or sympathy; making you feel emotional

It was a _______story that moved many of us to tears.

the main bad character in a story, play, etc.

He often plays the part of the _______.

so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely
As usual, she gave a _________performance.

the main character in a play, film or book
He is a leading _____________of the conservation movement.

the most important or successful part of sth

She had reached the __________of her career.