Main point/synonyms

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Recognising Synonyms/Gaps

Nip and tuck solutions

1. Comprehensive overhaul
2. Minor adjustment
3. Radical transformation
4. Fundamental redesign

Affluent homes

1. Modest dwelings
2. urban residences
3. wealthy background
4. Low-income housing

make a fuss

1. cause a commotion
2. create a scene
3. raise a stir
4. start a debate

Bound to backfire

1. Certain to be delayed
2. Guaranteed to fail
3. Likely to turn around
4. Expected to deteriorate

niche audience

1. narrow segment
2. mass market
3. specific demographic
4. general public

Reward both success and failure

1. Recognizing effort
2. Accepting all possible results
3. Valuing the positve over the negative
4. Failure should be penalised

demonstrably safe

1. Potentially hazardous
2. Proven to be secure
3. objectively reliable
4. Arguably risky

Despite the team's initial setbacks, their persistence ultimately led to a ___________ victory

1. predictable
2. resounding
3. negligible

To maintain a competitive edge, it's ___________ to be perceived as creative

1. beneficial
2. irrelevant
3. detrimental

The company decided to reward both success and failure, ___________, they wanted to encourage a learning environment.

1. Since
2. Therefore
3. Moreover

The team implemented a minor adjustment, ___________ a complete redesign.

1. Despite
2. Rather than