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Aklat Total English - Advanced - Yunit 3 - Sanggunian

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa Unit 3 - Sanggunian sa Total English Advanced coursebook, tulad ng "level-headed", "tall story", "elaborate", atbp.

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plot
[Pangngalan]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

banghay, balangkas

banghay, balangkas

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Pinuri ng mga kritiko ang **plot** ng pelikula para sa pagiging orihinal at lalim nito.
biographical
[pang-uri]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biograpiko, may kaugnayan sa talambuhay

biograpiko, may kaugnayan sa talambuhay

Ex: The library has an extensive collection of biographical works on historical figures .Ang aklatan ay may malawak na koleksyon ng mga **biographical** na gawa tungkol sa mga makasaysayang tao.
sketch
[Pangngalan]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

dibuho, balangkas

dibuho, balangkas

Ex: The historical sketch provided context for the main story .Ang makasaysayang **sketch** ay nagbigay ng konteksto para sa pangunahing kwento.
fake
[pang-uri]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

pekeng, huwad

pekeng, huwad

Ex: The company produced fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .Ang kumpanya ay gumawa ng mga **pekeng** brilyante na halos hindi makikilala mula sa tunay.
myth
[Pangngalan]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito, alamat

mito, alamat

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Ipinaabot ng mga taganayon ang **alamat** sa iba't ibang henerasyon.
tall story
[Pangngalan]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

kuwento na mahirap paniwalaan, gawa-gawang kuwento

kuwento na mahirap paniwalaan, gawa-gawang kuwento

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfather 's tall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure .Ang mga bata ay nabighani sa mga **kuwentong hindi kapani-paniwala** ng kanilang lolo tungkol sa mga lumilipad na dragon at nakatagong kayamanan.
fairy tale
[Pangngalan]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

kuwentong engkanto, kathang-isip na kuwento

kuwentong engkanto, kathang-isip na kuwento

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .Ang koleksyon ng aklatan ay may malawak na hanay ng mga libro ng **kuwentong bibit**, mula sa walang kamatayang klasiko hanggang sa makabagong mga salaysay.
legend
[Pangngalan]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

alamat, mito

alamat, mito

anecdote
[Pangngalan]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anedota, maikling kwento

anedota, maikling kwento

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .Ang libro ay may kasamang ilang **anekdota** mula sa mga paglalakbay ng may-akda sa buong mundo.
punch line
[Pangngalan]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

punch line, huling biro

punch line, huling biro

Ex: The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .Ang **punch line** ng argumento ay sobrang halata na ikinagulat ko na lang.
joke
[Pangngalan]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

biro, patawa

biro, patawa

Ex: His attempt at a joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .Ang kanyang pagtatangka ng **biro** ay nabigo, at walang nakakita nito na nakakatawa.
white lie
[Pangngalan]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

maliit na kasinungalingan, puting kasinungalingan

maliit na kasinungalingan, puting kasinungalingan

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Sinabi niya sa kanyang lola ang isang **maliit na kasinungalingan**, na nagkunwaring nagustuhan niya ang handmade na sueter na natanggap niya bilang regalo.
rumor
[Pangngalan]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

tsismis, balita

tsismis, balita

gossip
[Pangngalan]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

tsismis, daldal

tsismis, daldal

Ex: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .Mahirap iwasan ang **tsismis** sa mga pagtitipon ng pamilya, lalo na kapag kilalang-kilala ng lahat ang isa't isa.
to elaborate
[Pandiwa]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

palawakin, ipaliwanag nang detalyado

palawakin, ipaliwanag nang detalyado

Ex: The scientist elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .Ang siyentipiko ay **nagpaliwanag nang detalyado** tungkol sa metodolohiyang ginamit sa papel ng pananaliksik upang mapadali ang pag-uulit ng ibang mananaliksik.
hoax
[Pangngalan]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

daya, panloloko

daya, panloloko

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Ipinakita ng museo ang isang sinasabing sinaunang artifact na nang maglaon ay nalaman na isang **panloloko**.
prone
[pang-uri]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

madaling, may tendensiya

madaling, may tendensiya

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .Kung walang regular na pag-aalaga, ang mga lumang kotse ay **madaling kapitan** ng mga pagkakamali sa mekanikal.
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Ang humor ng komedyante ay umaasa sa **pagmamalabis** upang gawing mas nakakatawa ang mga pang-araw-araw na sitwasyon.
readable
[pang-uri]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

mababasa, kasiya-siyang basahin

mababasa, kasiya-siyang basahin

Ex: She prefers readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .Mas gusto niya ang mga **mababasa** na aklat-aralin na malinaw na nagpapaliwanag ng mga konsepto.
hooked
[pang-uri]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

nalulong, adik

nalulong, adik

Ex: She became hooked on painkillers after her surgery .Naging **adik** siya sa mga painkiller pagkatapos ng kanyang operasyon.
moving
[pang-uri]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

nakakagalaw, nakakaiyak

nakakagalaw, nakakaiyak

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.Ang **nakakagalaw** na pagganap ng orkestra ay perpektong nakakuha ng diwa ng damdamin ng kompositor.
gripping
[pang-uri]

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

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.Ang **nakakapukaw** na true-crime podcast ay lumalim sa mga detalye ng kaso, na nag-iwan sa mga tagapakinig na sabik sa bawat bagong episode.
bookworm
[Pangngalan]

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

bookworm, mahilig magbasa ng libro

bookworm, mahilig magbasa ng libro

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .Ang **bookworm** ay gumugol ng oras sa pag-browse sa bookstore.
one-dimensional
[pang-uri]

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

isang-dimensyonal, linear

isang-dimensyonal, linear

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in a one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .Ang mga siyentipiko ay nag-modelo ng bagay sa isang **isang-dimensyonal** na balangkas bago magdagdag ng kumplikado.
best-selling
[pang-uri]

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

pinakamabenta,  matagumpay

pinakamabenta, matagumpay

Ex: The best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .Ang **pinakamabiling** laruan ng holiday season ay naubos sa mga tindahan.
avid
[pang-uri]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

masigasig, sabik

masigasig, sabik

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .Ang **masigasig** na nag-aaral ay patuloy na naghahanap ng bagong kaalaman at kasanayan upang mapabuti ang kanyang sarili.
to depict
[Pandiwa]

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

ilarawan,  iginuhit

ilarawan, iginuhit

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .Ang artista ay **naglalarawan** ng iba't ibang tradisyong kultural sa buong taon.
single-minded
[pang-uri]

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

matatag, desidido

matatag, desidido

Ex: The team worked with a single-minded focus on completing the project .Ang koponan ay nagtrabaho nang may **iisang layunin** na pagtuon sa pagtatapos ng proyekto.
self-sufficient
[pang-uri]

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

sapat-sa-sarili,  malaya

sapat-sa-sarili, malaya

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .Hinihikayat ng programa ang mga mag-aaral na maging **sapat sa sarili** sa pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng mga praktikal na kasanayan para sa pamumuhay nang nakapag-iisa.
thick-skinned
[pang-uri]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

makapal ang balat, hindi madaling maapektuhan ng pintas

makapal ang balat, hindi madaling maapektuhan ng pintas

Ex: Despite the criticism , he remained thick-skinned and continued with his plan .Sa kabila ng mga puna, nanatili siyang **makapal ang balat** at nagpatuloy sa kanyang plano.
kind-hearted
[pang-uri]

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

mabait ang puso, mapagbigay

mabait ang puso, mapagbigay

Ex: His kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger 's meal left a lasting impression .Ang kanyang **mabait** na kilos na pagbabayad ng pagkain ng isang estranghero ay nag-iwan ng matagalang impresyon.
standoffish
[pang-uri]

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

malayo, reserbado

malayo, reserbado

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.Akala niya ang kanyang pagiging mahiyain ay **pagkadistansya**, pero hindi lang siya komportable sa malalaking social gatherings.
career-oriented
[pang-uri]

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

nakatuon sa karera, nakatuon sa propesyon

nakatuon sa karera, nakatuon sa propesyon

level-headed
[pang-uri]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

mahinahon, matino

mahinahon, matino

Ex: He is known for his level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .Kilala siya sa kanyang **mahinahon** na ugali, kahit sa mga nakababahalang kapaligiran.
absent-minded
[pang-uri]

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

nalilimutan, walang malay

nalilimutan, walang malay

Ex: The artist 's absent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .Ang **walang-isip** na pag-uugali ng artista ay tanda ng kanyang malalim na pagtuon sa kanyang malikhaing gawain.
farce
[Pangngalan]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

parsa, komedyang katawa-tawa

parsa, komedyang katawa-tawa

Ex: Many comedies rely on farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .Maraming komedya ang umaasa sa **panggagaya** upang lumikha ng labis na katatawanan at kaguluhan.
pun
[Pangngalan]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

paglalaro ng salita, pun

paglalaro ng salita, pun

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .Ang **paglalaro ng salita** sa patalastas ay napakatawa kaya naging viral ito sa social media.
cartoon
[Pangngalan]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

cartoon, animated

cartoon, animated

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning .Noong ako ay maliit na batang babae, nanonood ako ng **cartoon** tuwing Sabado ng umaga.
black humor
[Pangngalan]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

itim na katatawanan, madilim na katatawanan

itim na katatawanan, madilim na katatawanan

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine blended black humor with social criticism .Ang routine ng stand-up comedian ay pinagsama ang **black humor** at social criticism.
surreal
[pang-uri]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surreal, hindi-makatotohanan

surreal, hindi-makatotohanan

Ex: The surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .Ang **surreal** na disenyo ng gusali, kasama ang mga istruktura nito na lumalaban sa grabidad, ay naging isang landmark sa lungsod.
irony
[Pangngalan]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironya

ironya

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .Sa pamamagitan ng **ironya**, itinuro niya ang mga pagkakamali sa kanilang lohika nang hindi direktang ininsulto sila.
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Ang humor ng komedyante ay umaasa sa **pagmamalabis** upang gawing mas nakakatawa ang mga pang-araw-araw na sitwasyon.
satire
[Pangngalan]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

satira, uyam

satira, uyam

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.Ang **satire** ay maaaring maging isang malakas na kasangkapan para sa komentaryong panlipunan at pagbabago.

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: As the third generation in the family business, he was proud to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
dead end
[Pangngalan]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

walang palabas na daan, patay na punto

walang palabas na daan, patay na punto

Ex: The negotiations have reached a dead end, with no progress made on either side .Ang mga negosasyon ay umabot na sa isang **patay na dulo**, walang pag-unlad na nagawa sa magkabilang panig.
frosty
[pang-uri]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

malamig, malayo

malamig, malayo

Ex: The frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .Ang **malamig** na katahimikan na sumunod sa kanyang komento ay nagpahiwatig na walang sang-ayon sa kanya.
reception
[Pangngalan]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

pagtanggap, reaksyon

pagtanggap, reaksyon

Ex: The book ’s reception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .Ang **pagtanggap** sa libro sa mundo ng panitikan ay labis na positibo.

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
stormy
[pang-uri]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

maalon, magulo

maalon, magulo

Ex: The stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .Ang **maalon** na palitan ay nag-iwan sa lahat ng pagkabalisa at kaguluhan.

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
firing line
[Pangngalan]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

linya ng pagpapaputok, unang linya

linya ng pagpapaputok, unang linya

Ex: The coach found himself in the firing line after the team ’s poor performance .Ang coach ay nasumpungan ang kanyang sarili sa **linya ng pagpaputok** pagkatapos ng mahinang pagganap ng koponan.
to struggle
[Pandiwa]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

makipaglaban, magsumikap

makipaglaban, magsumikap

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .Sa ngayon, ang mga umakyat ay **nagpupumiglas** para maabot ang rurok.
warm
[pang-uri]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

mainit, palakaibigan

mainit, palakaibigan

Ex: The community 's warm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .Ang **mainit** na tugon ng komunidad sa charity event ay lumampas sa inaasahan.

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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