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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Takot, pagkabalisa at kahinaan

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to apprehend
[Pandiwa]

to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen

mag-alala, matakot

mag-alala, matakot

Ex: The soldier apprehended the battle , unsure of what awaited him on the front lines .Ang sundalo ay **nag-alala** sa labanan, hindi sigurado kung ano ang naghihintay sa kanya sa harap ng linya.
apprehensive
[pang-uri]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

nababahala, kinakabahan

nababahala, kinakabahan

Ex: The team was apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .Ang koponan ay **nabalisa** tungkol sa mapaghamong deadline ng bagong proyekto.
to quail
[Pandiwa]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

manginig sa takot, matakot

manginig sa takot, matakot

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.Ang mga bata ay **natakot** sa mga nakakatakot na kwentong ikinuwento sa paligid ng kampo.
qualm
[Pangngalan]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

bahagyang pakiramdam ng pagduduwal, pansamantalang pagduduwal

bahagyang pakiramdam ng pagduduwal, pansamantalang pagduduwal

Ex: Seeing blood often gives people qualms.Ang pagtingin sa dugo ay madalas na nagbibigay sa mga tao ng **pangamba**.
perturbed
[pang-uri]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

nabalisa, ligalig

nabalisa, ligalig

Ex: The dog became perturbed when strangers entered the house.Ang aso ay naging **balisa** nang pumasok ang mga estranghero sa bahay.
jittery
[pang-uri]

having a nervous or restless energy

kinakabahan, balisa

kinakabahan, balisa

Ex: He felt jittery before meeting his new boss .
timorous
[pang-uri]

lacking bravery and confidence

mahiyain, duwag

mahiyain, duwag

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .Ang **takot** na paraan ng bagong miyembro ng koponan ay nagpahiwatig ng kanyang mga interaksyon.
on tenterhooks
[Parirala]

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.
tremulous
[pang-uri]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

nanginginig, kumakalog

nanginginig, kumakalog

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Sumulat siya ng isang **nanginginig** na tala na humihingi ng paumanhin sa hindi pagkakaunawaan.
trepidation
[Pangngalan]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

pagkabahala, nerbiyos

pagkabahala, nerbiyos

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .Ang masamang pangitain na mga ulap sa itaas ay puno ang mga taganayon ng **pagkabalisa**, na natatakot sa paparating na bagyo.
wince
[Pangngalan]

an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles

ngingit, pagkagulat

ngingit, pagkagulat

Ex: The loud bang triggered a startled wince from the child .Ang malakas na putok ay nag-trigger ng isang nagulat na **pag-iling** mula sa bata.
fawning
[pang-uri]

trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention

mapagpanggap, mapagpalabis sa papuri

mapagpanggap, mapagpalabis sa papuri

Ex: He disliked the fawning tone of the interviewer's questions.Kinamumuhian niya ang **mapagpanggap** na tono ng mga tanong ng tagapanayam.
obsequious
[pang-uri]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

mapagpanggap, sipsip

mapagpanggap, sipsip

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .Ang kanyang **mapagpanggap** na papuri sa manager ay nakita ng kanyang mga kasamahan bilang isang malinaw na pagtatangka na makakuha ng promosyon.
servile
[pang-uri]

very keen to please and obey others

mapagpasilbi, mapagpaimbabaw

mapagpasilbi, mapagpaimbabaw

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .Ang **mapagpasunod** na paraan kung paano niya sinagot bawat utos ay nagpahiwatig ng kanyang takot na mawala ang kanyang posisyon.
to cozy up
[Pandiwa]

to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way

lumapit nang palambing, magpabango

lumapit nang palambing, magpabango

Ex: Reporters accused her of cozying up to powerful figures for personal gain.Inakusahan siya ng mga reporter na **lumapit** sa mga makapangyarihang tao para sa personal na pakinabang.
to fawn
[Pandiwa]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

magpanggap, magpalaki ng ulo

magpanggap, magpalaki ng ulo

to curry favor
[Parirala]

to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior

Ex: The employee brought coffee for the entire team in an attempt to curry favor with colleagues.
subservient
[pang-uri]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

mapagpasunod, masunurin

mapagpasunod, masunurin

unctuous
[pang-uri]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

mapagpanggap, mapagkunwari

mapagpanggap, mapagkunwari

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Ang kanyang **mapagpanggap** na papuri sa kanyang boss ay nagpatibay lamang sa pagtingin na siya ay isang sipsip.
to ingratiate
[Pandiwa]

to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

magpabango, magpakitang-gilas

magpabango, magpakitang-gilas

craven
[pang-uri]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

duwag, takot

duwag, takot

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .Siya ay tinawag na **duwag** matapos siyang umatras sa hamon sa huling minuto.
pusillanimous
[pang-uri]

having a lack of courage or determination

duwag, walang tapang

duwag, walang tapang

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .Nabigo ang koponan sa kanilang **duwag** na kasamahan, na laging ayaw humawak ng responsibilidad.
dastardly
[pang-uri]

extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval

duwag, hamak

duwag, hamak

Ex: Spreading lies about her was a dastardly move .Ang pagpapakalat ng mga kasinungalingan tungkol sa kanya ay isang **duwag** na hakbang.
lily-livered
[pang-uri]

lacking courage or resolution

duwag, takot

duwag, takot

Ex: The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader .Nabigo ang grupo sa **duwag** na pamamaraan ng kanilang pinuno.
redoubtable
[pang-uri]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

kakila-kilabot, kahanga-hanga

kakila-kilabot, kahanga-hanga

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.Sa harap ng **nakakatakot** na heneral, mabilis na nawalan ng moral ang hukbo ng kaaway.
toady
[Pangngalan]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

sipsip, mang-uy-uy

sipsip, mang-uy-uy

slacker
[Pangngalan]

someone who avoids work or responsibility, especially by being lazy or trying to escape duties such as military service

tamad, pabaya

tamad, pabaya

Ex: The army cracked down on slackers who tried to avoid service .Pinatahimik ng hukbo ang mga **tamad** na nagtangkang umiwas sa serbisyo.
pique
[Pangngalan]

a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment

isang bugso ng galit, isang sandali ng pagkainis

isang bugso ng galit, isang sandali ng pagkainis

Ex: A look of pique crossed his face before he regained composure .Isang ekspresyon ng **pique** ang dumaan sa kanyang mukha bago niya mabawi ang komposura.
to falter
[Pandiwa]

to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action

Ex: As the climb grew steeper , their determination began to falter.
to vacillate
[Pandiwa]

to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

mag-atubili, mag-alinlangan

mag-atubili, mag-alinlangan

Ex: He has been vacillating on whether to move to a new city or stay where he is .Siya ay **nag-aatubili** kung lilipat sa isang bagong lungsod o manatili kung nasaan siya.
Achilles' heel
[Parirala]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
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