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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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Total English - Advanced
plot
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. 
biographical
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 museum featured a biographical exhibit about the artist. 

Ang museo ay nagtatampok ng isang biographical na eksibit tungkol sa artista.

sketch
sketch
[Pangngalan]

a short literary piece that briefly describes a person, scene, or event

sketsa

sketsa

Ex: The collection opens with a short sketch of village life. 
fake
fake
[pang-uri]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

pekeng, huwad

pekeng, huwad

Ex: The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product. 

Ang pekeng relo ay nakilala bilang peke, kulang sa kalidad at gawa ng tunay na produkto.

myth
myth
[Pangngalan]

a traditional story about gods, heroes, or supernatural events, often explaining a culture's history, beliefs, or natural phenomena

mito

mito

Ex: Greek myths often tell stories about gods interacting with humans. 
tall story
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: He told us a tall story about encountering a legendary creature during his camping trip. 

Sinabi niya sa amin ang isang kuwentong hindi kapani-paniwala tungkol sa pagkakatagpo niya sa isang maalamat na nilalang noong kamping niya.

fairy tale
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: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 

Gusto ng mga bata na maglubog sa mahiwagang mundo ng mga kuwentong bibit, kung saan tila posible ang lahat.

legend
legend
[Pangngalan]

a traditional story about people or events that may have some historical basis but cannot be proved true

alamat,  alamat-alamatan

alamat, alamat-alamatan

Ex: According to legend, a hidden treasure lies beneath the castle. 
anecdote
anecdote
[Pangngalan]

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

anedota, maikling kwento

anedota, maikling kwento

Ex: She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work. 

Nagbahagi siya ng nakakatuwang anekdota tungkol sa kanyang unang araw sa trabaho.

punch line
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

huling banat, nakakatawang dulo

huling banat, nakakatawang dulo

Ex: The joke was not funny because he forgot the punch line. 

Hindi nakakatawa ang biro kasi nakalimutan niya ang huling banat.

joke
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. 
white lie
white lie
[Pangngalan]

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

maliit na kasinungalingan, kasinungalingang walang masamang layunin

maliit na kasinungalingan, kasinungalingang walang masamang layunin

Ex: I told a white lie and said the soup was delicious. 

Nagsabi ako ng maliit na kasinungalingan at sinabing masarap ang sopas.

rumor
rumor
[Pangngalan]

an unverified story or piece of information that spreads from person to person

bulung-bulungan, sabi-sabi

bulung-bulungan, sabi-sabi

Ex: A rumor spread through the office that the company was planning layoffs. 
gossip
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: The office was filled with gossip after the new manager arrived. 
to elaborate
to elaborate
[Pandiwa]

to explain something in greater detail or provide more information about it

magpaliwanag nang detalyado,  ipaliwanag nang mas detalyado

magpaliwanag nang detalyado, ipaliwanag nang mas detalyado

Ex: Could you elaborate on what you mean by that? 
hoax
hoax
[Pangngalan]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

daya, panloloko

daya, panloloko

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 

Ang balita tungkol sa pagkamatay ng sikat na tao ay naging isang panlilinlang.

prone
prone
[pang-uri]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

madaling, may tendensiya

madaling, may tendensiya

Ex: He is prone to making impulsive decisions. 

Siya ay madaling gumawa ng mga pasya nang walang pag-iisip.

exaggeration
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

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

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

Ex: He resorted to exaggeration to make his argument seem stronger. 

Gumamit siya ng pagmamalabis upang magmukhang mas malakas ang kanyang argumento.

readable
readable
[pang-uri]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

mababasa, kasiya-siyang basahin

mababasa, kasiya-siyang basahin

Ex: The novel was highly readable, with a smooth and engaging style. 

Ang nobela ay lubos na mababasa, na may isang maayos at nakakaengganyong estilo.

hooked
hooked
[pang-uri]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

nalulong, adik

nalulong, adik

Ex: He got hooked on painkillers after his injury. 

Nahumaling siya sa mga painkiller pagkatapos ng kanyang injury.

moving
moving
[pang-uri]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

nakakagalaw, nakakaiyak

nakakagalaw, nakakaiyak

Ex: The moving speech by the survivor brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience. 

Ang nakakagalaw na talumpati ng nakaligtas ay nagpaluha sa lahat ng nasa madla.

gripping
gripping
[pang-uri]

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

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

Ex: The gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down until I reached the last page. 
bookworm
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: She’s a real bookworm who finishes a novel every week. 

Siya ay isang tunay na bookworm na nakakapagtapos ng nobela bawat linggo.

one-dimensional
one-dimensional
[pang-uri]

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

isang-dimensyonal, linear

isang-dimensyonal, linear

Ex: A one-dimensional figure, like a line, has only length. 

Ang isang isang-dimensyonal na pigura, tulad ng isang linya, ay may haba lamang.

best-selling
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: She wrote a best-selling novel that topped the charts for months. 

Sumulat siya ng isang best-selling nobela na nanguna sa mga tsart nang ilang buwan.

avid
avid
[pang-uri]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

masigasig, sabik

masigasig, sabik

Ex: He's an avid reader, spending hours immersed in books every day. 

Siya ay isang masugid na mambabasa, gumugugol ng oras na nalulunod sa mga aklat araw-araw.

to depict
to depict
[Pandiwa]

to describe or portray someone or something in words, a story, film, or other form of expression

Ex: The novel depicts life in a small coastal town. 
single-minded
single-minded
[pang-uri]

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

matatag, desidido

matatag, desidido

Ex: He was single-minded in his pursuit of a successful career. 

Siya ay nakatuon sa kanyang pagtugis ng isang matagumpay na karera.

self-sufficient
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: After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round. 

Matapos ang mga taon ng pagsasanay, ang bukid ay naging sapat-sa-sarili, na nagtatanim ng sapat na pagkain at mga mapagkukunan upang mapanatili ang sarili nito sa buong taon.

thick-skinned
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: She is thick-skinned and doesn’t let negative comments bother her. 

Siya ay makapal ang balat at hindi pinapahintulutan na abalahin siya ng mga negatibong komento.

kind-hearted
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: The kind-hearted volunteer spent every weekend helping at the local animal shelter. 

Ang mabait na boluntaryo ay gumugol ng bawat katapusan ng linggo sa pagtulong sa lokal na hayop na tirahan.

standoffish
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: Despite his warm smile, she found him to be rather standoffish at the party, keeping to himself in the corner. 

Sa kabila ng kanyang mainit na ngiti, naramdaman niyang medyo malayo siya sa party, nag-iisa sa sulok.

career-oriented
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
level-headed
[pang-uri]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

mahinahon, matino

mahinahon, matino

Ex: She remained level-headed during the crisis and handled everything efficiently. 

Nanatili siyang mahinahon sa gitna ng krisis at mahusay na naasikaso ang lahat.

absent-minded
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 absent-minded professor often forgot where he left his keys but was brilliant in his field. 

Ang absent-minded na propesor ay madalas nakakalimot kung saan niya iniwan ang kanyang mga susi ngunit napakatalino sa kanyang larangan.

farce
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: The play was a classic farce, filled with mistaken identities and ridiculous twists. 

Ang dula ay isang klasikong panggagaya, puno ng mga maling pagkakakilanlan at katawa-tawang pagbabago.

pun
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: She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing. 

Gumawa siya ng isang matalinong paglalaro ng salita sa pulong na nagpatawa sa lahat.

cartoon
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: My all-time favorite cartoon is 'Tom and Jerry'. 

Ang paborito kong cartoon sa lahat ng panahon ay 'Tom at Jerry'.

black humor
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: His jokes about death and suffering were filled with black humor. 

Ang kanyang mga biro tungkol sa kamatayan at pagdurusa ay puno ng black humor.

surreal
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 style of painting uses distorted forms and illogical scenes to create a sense of mystery. 

Ang surreal na estilo ng pagpipinta ay gumagamit ng mga baluktot na anyo at hindi lohikal na mga eksena upang lumikha ng pakiramdam ng misteryo.

irony
irony
[Pangngalan]

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

ironya

ironya

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 

Ang kanyang ironya ay napakatalas na ang ilang tao ay hindi napagtanto na siya ay nanunuya sa kanila.

exaggeration
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

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

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

pagmamalabis, pagpapalaki

Ex: He resorted to exaggeration to make his argument seem stronger. 

Gumamit siya ng pagmamalabis upang magmukhang mas malakas ang kanyang argumento.

satire
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 in literature often challenges societal norms and conventions. 

Ang satire sa panitikan ay madalas na humahamon sa mga pamantayan at kombensyon ng lipunan.

to [follow] in {one's} footsteps

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

sumunod sa yapak ng isang tao, tularan ang dinaanan ng iba

sumunod sa yapak ng isang tao, tularan ang dinaanan ng iba

Ex: Sara followed in her mother's footsteps and became a doctor. 

Sinundan ni Sara ang yapak ng nanay niya at naging doktor.

dead end
dead end
[Pangngalan]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

walang patutunguhan, walang pag-usad

walang patutunguhan, walang pag-usad

Ex: The investigation reached a dead end when the witness disappeared. 

Nauwi sa walang patutunguhan ang imbestigasyon nang mawala ang saksi.

frosty
frosty
[pang-uri]

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

malamig, malayo

malamig, malayo

Ex: His frosty response made it clear that he was not interested in making new friends. 

Ang kanyang malamig na sagot ay nagpalinaw na hindi siya interesado sa paggawa ng mga bagong kaibigan.

reception
reception
[Pangngalan]

the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

pagtanggap, pagsalubong

pagtanggap, pagsalubong

Ex: The new movie received a warm reception from audiences. 
under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

masama ang pakiramdam, may sakit

masama ang pakiramdam, may sakit

Ex: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'll stay home. 

Medyo masama ang pakiramdam ko ngayon, kaya mananatili ako sa bahay.

stormy
stormy
[pang-uri]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

maalon, magulo

maalon, magulo

Ex: The debate became stormy as the two sides clashed over key issues. 

Ang debate ay naging maalon habang nagkakagalit ang dalawang panig sa mga pangunahing isyu.

to [call] the (shots|tune)

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

siya ang nasusunod, may huling salita

siya ang nasusunod, may huling salita

Ex: In this project, Maria calls the shots. 

Sa proyektong ito, si Maria ang nasusunod.

firing line
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: As the spokesperson, she was in the firing line when the scandal broke. 

Bilang tagapagsalita, nasa linya ng pagputok siya nang sumiklab ang iskandalo.

to struggle
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. 
warm
warm
[pang-uri]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

mainit, palakaibigan

mainit, palakaibigan

Ex: The community's warm response to the charity event exceeded expectations. 
to set {one's} sights on {sth}

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

Ex: She set her sights on becoming a doctor and never wavered. 
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