Insight - Upper-intermediate - Pananaw sa Bokabularyo 1

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

tanggihan

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

kidnapin

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

bilanguan

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

sanggol

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

malikot

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

sawikain

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

optimismo

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

awa

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

toleransya

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

tahasan

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

pagsisikap

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perpeksiyonismo

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

katalinuhan

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

pangako

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

maingat

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

papagsikad

looking extremely tired, worn, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

pagod

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

pagsulong

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

pansamantala

very attractive in an unusual way

kapansin-pansin

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrilla