Aklat Total English - Advanced - Yunit 3 - Aralin 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

kapana-panabik, nakakaengganyo

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

pinaka-bestseller, pinakapinagkakatiwalaang

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

masakit, nakatutok

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

mababasa, madaling basahin

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

salin ng libro, mahilig sa pagbabasa

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

isahang dimensyonal, linya

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

nakakahook, nakakaadik

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

kapansin-pansin, kaakit-akit

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

pinahahalagahan, naiintindihan

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

kasangkot, nagbibigay

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

masigasig, masugid

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

ilalarawan, ipakita

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

nasira ng panahon, napinsala ng mga elemento

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

malayo, matalas

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

magulo, panggugulo

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

maverick, rebelde

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

nagkakanlong sa sarili, na-aawkward

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

maputla, manglit

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

mabilis, masigla

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

mainit, mainitin

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

masigasig, masipag

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

bukas ang isip, tanggapin ang iba

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guwapo, kaakit-akit

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

malayang mag-isip, walang pinapanigan

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

mahilig makipagsaya, masayahin

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

taga-isang isip, nakatuon

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

sapat sa sarili, makapagbigay ng sarili

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

makapal ang balat, walang pakialam

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

masayahin, mapagbigay

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

malayo, may distansiya

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

naka-focus sa karera, nakatuon sa karera

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

naligaw ng isip, abala