Engels, VWO 5, finishup 100 E-N

A (box office) is a place in a theatre where tickets are sold.

kassa

The museum recently (acquired) some paintings by Dali.

aangekocht, aankopen

There will be an exhibition of the latest (acquisitions).

aankopen/aanwinsten

There are many Roman (sculptures) in the British Museum.

beeldhouwwerken

his statue was made by a famous (sculptor).

beeldhouwer

Shakespeare's plays are part of the English cultural (heritage).

erfgoed

They played poker for very high (stakes).

inzet

He is of (noble) blood.

adellijk

Most of the (nobility) were killed during the French revolution.

adel

When was (racial segregation) abolished in South Africa?

rassenscheiding

The demonstrators carried (placards) with slogans.

borden

For a long time the Aborigines were treated as (non-existent).

niet bestaand

America is a (melting pot) of races.

smeltkroes

Why didn't he (obtain/get) permission to be absent?

kreeg, krijgen

In spite of the difficulties, he (persevered).

volhouden, volharden

In case of an emergency a pilot has to (act) very quickly.

handelen

I feel it's my (duty) to help her.

plicht

The opening-ceremony of the Olympic Games was a great (spectacle).

schouwspel

He is an (advocate) of equal rights for men and women.

voorstander

Why do they (advocate) nuclear energy?

een voorstander zijn van, bepleiten

They were married in the (parish) church.

parochie/ kerkelijke gemeenschap

This film will also be (released) on DVD.

uitbrengen