Aklat Insight - Advanced - Pananaw sa Bokabularyo 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

mataas ang antas, kultural

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

mapagmataas, mapagpalasakit

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others through a display of power, authority, or aggression

nakakatakot, nakakapangilabot

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

madilim, marumi

lacking brightness or sufficient light

madilim, mahina

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

unahan, pangunahan

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

pumayag, mamatay

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

masyadong emosyonal, malambing

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

maingay, masalita

extremely unpleasant or rude

napakausap, napakaabala

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

mapanghikayat, kaakit-akit

holding someone's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

kawili-wili, katakam-takam

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

sigasig, mayamang mangusap

causing great amusement and laughter

nakakatawa, masaya

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

kasuklaman, nakakasuklam

following established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

karaniwan, trendy

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

kaakit-akit, mamangha

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

nagpapaalala, maimbit

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitibo, matanda

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

kaakit-akit, kakaibang

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

lunukin, tanggapin

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

masigla, masaya

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

sabik, masigasig

quick and energetic in movement or action

mabilis, masigla

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

mapanatag, pampatanggal

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

paglalakad, pasyal

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

mabagal, tamad

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

mahirap na laban, hamon na matigas