Masulong na Bokabularyo para sa GRE - Lahat ay May Karapatan sa Kanilang Sariling Opinyon!

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

sumunod

to avoid settling or dealing with a problem to avoid responsibility

umiwas

to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

magparusa

to interpret a certain meaning from something

magpakahulugan

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

debunk

to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation

manirang-puri

to steer away from the main subject and focus on a different topic in speech or writing

lumayo sa paksa

to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

tamuhin

to publicly criticize or mock someone

hamakin

to restate something one has already said in order to limit the meaning it conveys

maging marapat

to either feel or display dissatisfaction

magreklamo

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

mag-atubili

the quality of being very challenging to explain or understand

talinghaga

the ability to think sensibly and reasonably and decide what should be done

gumption

the indirect conveying of what one thinks or wants to say

pahiwatig

an amount or number that is considered to be large

spate

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

tuligsa

used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made

gayundin

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity

matibay

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

tahasan

not based on correct reasons or facts

maling akala

having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate

germane

giving a highly exaggerated and flattering representation of a person as if they are perfect

hagiographic

suggesting something without directly stating it

implicit

having a quality that is criticizing and harsh, yet humorous

malungkot

behaving in such a manner that displays one's lack of maturity and common sense

malabata

keeping one's speech short but extremely meaningful

sentensiyado

expressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt

walang alinlangan

something that is very desirable, yet almost impossible to achieve

kimera

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriolic