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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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