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Mahalagang Bokabularyo para sa Pagsusulit ng SAT - Mga Salitang Pampanitikan

Dito matututunan mo ang ilang mga salitang pampanitikan sa Ingles, tulad ng "connive", "pathos", "semblance", atbp., na kakailanganin mo upang makapasa sa iyong SATs.

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acquirement
acquirement
[Pangngalan]

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

pagkakamit, kasanayan

pagkakamit, kasanayan

Ex: His acquirement of martial arts skills was evident in his precise movements. 

Ang kanyang pagkakamit ng mga kasanayan sa martial arts ay kitang-kita sa kanyang tumpak na mga galaw.

versed
versed
[pang-uri]

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

sanay, may karanasan

sanay, may karanasan

Ex: She is well versed in classical literature and can discuss it at length. 

Siya ay sanay sa klasikal na literatura at maaaring talakayin ito nang mahaba.

intrepid
intrepid
[pang-uri]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

matapang, walang takot

matapang, walang takot

Ex: The intrepid journalist ventured into conflict zones to report the truth. 

Ang matapang na mamamahayag ay pumasok sa mga zone ng conflict para iulat ang katotohanan.

temerity
temerity
[Pangngalan]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

kapangahasan, kawalanghiyaan

kapangahasan, kawalanghiyaan

Ex: It was with considerable temerity that she questioned the CEO’s decisions. 

May malaking kahambugan siyang nagtanong sa mga desisyon ng CEO.

evenhanded
evenhanded
[pang-uri]

fair in judgment or treatment

walang kinikilingan, makatarungan

walang kinikilingan, makatarungan

Ex: The judge is known for being evenhanded and always considers all sides of the argument. 

Ang hukom ay kilala sa pagiging patas at laging isinasaalang-alang ang lahat ng panig ng argumento.

accursed
accursed
[pang-uri]

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

sinumpa, isinalba

sinumpa, isinalba

Ex: The accursed tomb was said to bring doom upon anyone who disturbed it. 

Ang sinumpa na libingan ay sinasabing nagdadala ng kapahamakan sa sinumang gumambala dito.

trying
trying
[pang-uri]

hard to manage or endure

mahirap, masakit

mahirap, masakit

Ex: The trying weather conditions made the hike dangerous. 

Ang mahigpit na mga kondisyon ng panahon ay nagpabagsik sa paglalakad.

taxing
taxing
[pang-uri]

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

nakakapagod, mahirap

nakakapagod, mahirap

Ex: The marathon was a taxing experience for all the runners. 

Ang marathon ay isang nakakapagod na karanasan para sa lahat ng mga runners.

garb
garb
[Pangngalan]

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

kasuotan, damit

kasuotan, damit

Ex: The actors adorned themselves in period garb to accurately portray the historical figures. 

Ang mga aktor ay nag-ayos ng kanilang sarili sa kasuotan ng panahon upang tumpak na ilarawan ang mga makasaysayang figure.

order
order
[Pangngalan]

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

orden, kapatiran

orden, kapatiran

Ex: The political order advocated for social justice and equality among marginalized groups. 
heather
heather
[Pangngalan]

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

tweed, halo ng mga kulay

tweed, halo ng mga kulay

Ex: The heather sweater had a soft, blended appearance with subtle shades of grey and hints of blue. 
clump
clump
[Pangngalan]

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

isang masinsing grupo, isang siksik na masa

isang masinsing grupo, isang siksik na masa

Ex: The children gathered around in a clump to hear the story. 

Ang mga bata ay nagtipon sa isang masinsing grupo upang pakinggan ang kwento.

feast
feast
[Pangngalan]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

piging, salosalo

piging, salosalo

Ex: The royal wedding was followed by a lavish feast. 
bristle
bristle
[Pangngalan]

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

matigas na buhok, bristle

matigas na buhok, bristle

Ex: The boar's bristles were rough to the touch. 

Ang mga buhok ng baboy-ramo ay magaspang sa hawak.

sundry
sundry
[pang-uri]

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

iba't ibang, sari-sari

iba't ibang, sari-sari

Ex: The drawer contained sundry items like pens, rubber bands, and paper clips. 

Ang drawer ay naglalaman ng iba't ibang mga bagay tulad ng mga pen, rubber bands, at paper clips.

modicum
modicum
[Pangngalan]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

kaunti, konti

kaunti, konti

Ex: She showed a modicum of patience while waiting for the results. 

Nagpakita siya ng kaunting pasensya habang naghihintay ng mga resulta.

to attend
to attend
[Pandiwa]

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

asikasuhin, alagaan

asikasuhin, alagaan

Ex: The manager attended to the issue before it escalated. 
to trail
to trail
[Pandiwa]

to be pulled or dragged along behind someone or something

humila,  makaladkad

humila, makaladkad

Ex: A long rope trailed behind the boat. 
tippler
tippler
[Pangngalan]

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

lasinggero, partyero

lasinggero, partyero

Ex: At gatherings, he's known as the tippler who enjoys sampling different craft beers. 

Sa mga pagtitipon, kilala siya bilang ang manginginom na enjoys sa pagtikim ng iba't ibang craft beers.

melancholy
melancholy
[Pangngalan]

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

melankoliya, kalungkutan

melankoliya, kalungkutan

Ex: She couldn't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home. 

Hindi niya maalis ang melankoliya na nanatili pagkatapos niyang magpaalam sa kanyang tahanan noong bata pa siya.

queer
queer
[pang-uri]

deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

kakaiba, hindi pangkaraniwan

kakaiba, hindi pangkaraniwan

Ex: His behavior seemed queer, as if he was hiding something. 

Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay tila kakaiba, na parang may tinatago siya.

stale
stale
[pang-uri]

lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition

panis, walang-bago

panis, walang-bago

Ex: The party's playlist felt stale, with the same songs played repeatedly throughout the night. 

Ang playlist ng party ay naramdaman na panis, na may parehong mga kanta na patugtog nang paulit-ulit sa buong gabi.

stilted
stilted
[pang-uri]

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

pormal na matigas, hindi natural

pormal na matigas, hindi natural

Ex: Her speech at the podium felt stilted, as if she wasn't comfortable speaking in public. 

Ang kanyang talumpati sa entablado ay tila hindi natural, parang hindi siya komportableng magsalita sa publiko.

bosom
bosom
[Pangngalan]

a person's chest

dibdib, sinapupunan

dibdib, sinapupunan

Ex: The baby fell asleep, cradled in the bosom of her mother. 

Nakatulog ang sanggol, nakahimlay sa dibdib ng kanyang ina.

prow
prow
[Pangngalan]

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

prow, ulo ng barko

prow, ulo ng barko

Ex: The ship's prow cut through the waves as it sailed into the open sea. 

Ang prow ng barko ay pumutol sa mga alon habang ito ay naglalayag sa malawak na dagat.

to abash
to abash
[Pandiwa]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

pahiyain, tumigil

pahiyain, tumigil

Ex: The teacher's sharp criticism abashed the student, causing her to lose confidence. 

Ang matalas na pintas ng guro ay nagpahiya sa estudyante, na nagdulot sa kanya na mawalan ng tiwala.

to connive
to connive
[Pandiwa]

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

magkasabwat, magtulungan nang palihim

magkasabwat, magtulungan nang palihim

Ex: The corrupt officials connive with businessmen to embezzle public funds. 

Ang mga tiwaling opisyal ay nakikipagsabwatan sa mga negosyante upang nakawin ang pampublikong pondo.

bondsman
bondsman
[Pangngalan]

(law) a man who guarantees another person's obligation by signing a bond

tagapanagot, garantor

tagapanagot, garantor

Ex: The bondsman guaranteed that the defendant would appear in court. 
to flounder
to flounder
[Pandiwa]

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

magulumpon, magpasubsob

magulumpon, magpasubsob

Ex: The hiker, exhausted from the steep climb, began to flounder on the uneven terrain. 

Ang manlalakad, pagod sa matarik na akyat, ay nagsimulang magkandarapa sa hindi pantay na lupa.

throng
throng
[Pangngalan]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

karamihan ng tao, madla

karamihan ng tao, madla

Ex: A throng of fans waited outside the stadium before the doors opened. 

Isang karamihan ng mga tagahanga ang naghintay sa labas ng istadyum bago magbukas ang mga pinto.

to ransack
to ransack
[Pandiwa]

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

halughugin, manakaw

halughugin, manakaw

Ex: The burglars ransacked the apartment, looking for valuables. 

Hinalughog ng mga magnanakaw ang apartment, naghahanap ng mga mahahalagang bagay.

to demur
to demur
[Pandiwa]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

tutol, mag-atubili

tutol, mag-atubili

Ex: When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments. 

Nang hilingin na mag-overtime, si Sarah ay tumutol, na binanggit ang mga pangako sa pamilya.

to accost
to accost
[Pandiwa]

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

lapitan, harangin

lapitan, harangin

Ex: Street vendors often accost pedestrians, trying to sell their wares. 

Madalas lapitin ng mga tindero sa kalye ang mga naglalakad, sinisikap na ibenta ang kanilang mga paninda.

despondency
despondency
[Pangngalan]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

kawalan ng pag-asa, paglulumo

kawalan ng pag-asa, paglulumo

Ex: In the depths of his despondency, he struggled to find a reason to get out of bed each morning. 

Sa kalaliman ng kanyang kawalan ng pag-asa, nahirapan siyang humanap ng dahilan para bumangon sa kama tuwing umaga.

deprecatory
deprecatory
[pang-uri]

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

nanghihamak, nambababa

nanghihamak, nambababa

Ex: He has a habit of making deprecatory comments about others' ideas during meetings. 

May ugali siyang gumawa ng mga nakakababa na komento tungkol sa mga ideya ng iba sa mga pagpupulong.

to slight
to slight
[Pandiwa]

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

hamakin, sadyang balewalain

hamakin, sadyang balewalain

Ex: She didn't mean to slight her colleague by ignoring his suggestion during the meeting. 
indigo
indigo
[pang-uri]

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

indigo, matingkad na asul na may halong lila

indigo, matingkad na asul na may halong lila

pyre
pyre
[Pangngalan]

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

pira, malaking salansan ng kahoy para sa pagsunog ng bangkay

pira, malaking salansan ng kahoy para sa pagsunog ng bangkay

Ex: The family prepared a pyre for the cremation. 

Ang pamilya ay naghanda ng isang malaking tumpok ng kahoy para sa kremasyon.

mirth
mirth
[Pangngalan]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

katuwaan, galak

katuwaan, galak

Ex: The children's faces lit up with mirth as they played games and enjoyed the party. 

Ang mga mukha ng mga bata ay nagningning ng katuwaan habang sila ay naglalaro at nag-eenjoy sa party.

to croon
to croon
[Pandiwa]

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

umawit nang mahina, kumanta ng oyayi

umawit nang mahina, kumanta ng oyayi

Ex: He crooned a lullaby to his baby before putting her to sleep. 

Siya ay umuawit ng isang lullaby sa kanyang sanggol bago ito patulugin.

to await
to await
[Pandiwa]

to wait for something or someone

maghintay, antabayanan

maghintay, antabayanan

Ex: We eagerly await the arrival of the guests for the party. 
listlessly
listlessly
[pang-abay]

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

walang sigla, walang interes

walang sigla, walang interes

Ex: She walked listlessly down the street, her mind elsewhere. 

Lumakad siya walang sigla sa kalye, ang isip niya ay nasa ibang lugar.

stately
stately
[pang-uri]

impressive and great in size

kamahalan, kahanga-hanga

kamahalan, kahanga-hanga

Ex: The stately mountain range stretched across the horizon, displaying a rugged and impressive natural landscape. 

Ang dakila na hanay ng bundok ay umabot sa abot-tanaw, nagpapakita ng isang matigas at kahanga-hangang natural na tanawin.

to wend
to wend
[Pandiwa]

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

maglakbay, dahan-dahang magpatuloy

maglakbay, dahan-dahang magpatuloy

Ex: They wended their way through the forest, following a narrow trail. 

Sila ay nagpatuloy sa kanilang paglalakbay sa kagubatan, sumusunod sa isang makitid na landas.

to languish
to languish
[Pandiwa]

to fail to be successful or make any progress

manghina, hindi umusad

manghina, hindi umusad

Ex: The once-promising startup began to languish after losing its major investor and failing to secure additional funding. 

Ang dating may pangakong startup ay nagsimulang manghina matapos mawala ang pangunahing investor nito at hindi makakuha ng karagdagang pondo.

to wince
to wince
[Pandiwa]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

umiling, mangingisay sa sakit

umiling, mangingisay sa sakit

Ex: He winced as he touched the hot stove with his bare hand. 

Namamangis siya nang hawakan niya ang mainit na kalan gamit ang kanyang kamay.

tempest
tempest
[Pangngalan]

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

bagyo, unos

bagyo, unos

trace
trace
[Pangngalan]

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

bakas, marka

bakas, marka

Ex: Archaeologists found traces of an ancient settlement. 
spoiled
spoiled
[pang-uri]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

masyadong pinagbigyan, nasira

masyadong pinagbigyan, nasira

Ex: Because she always got everything she wanted, she became a spoiled child who couldn't handle disappointment. 

Dahil palagi niyang nakukuha ang lahat ng gusto niya, naging isang siyang masyadong pinalaki na bata na hindi kayang harapin ang pagkabigo.

smouldering
smouldering
[pang-uri]

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

nagniningas, nakakubli

nagniningas, nakakubli

Ex: Despite his calm demeanor, there was a smouldering anger in his eyes. 

Sa kabila ng kanyang kalmadong anyo, may nag-aapoy na galit sa kanyang mga mata.

daredevil
daredevil
[pang-uri]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

mapangahas, walang takot

mapangahas, walang takot

Ex: Jake's daredevil nature led him to participate in skydiving and bungee jumping without hesitation. 

Ang walang takot na ugali ni Jake ang nagtulak sa kanya na sumali sa skydiving at bungee jumping nang walang pag-aatubili.

bower
bower
[Pangngalan]

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

hardin ng puno, malamig na lugar

hardin ng puno, malamig na lugar

Ex: They found a peaceful bower in the garden, perfect for reading. 

Nakahanap sila ng isang tahimik na bower sa hardin, perpekto para sa pagbabasa.

to sequester
to sequester
[Pandiwa]

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

ihiwalay, ibukod

ihiwalay, ibukod

Ex: The scientists sequestered the lab rats in a controlled environment to observe their behavior. 

Inihiwalay ng mga siyentipiko ang mga daga sa laboratoryo sa isang kontroladong kapaligiran upang obserbahan ang kanilang pag-uugali.

basely
basely
[pang-abay]

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

nang hamak, sa paraang mababa

nang hamak, sa paraang mababa

Ex: He betrayed his friend basely by spreading false rumors. 

Traydor niya ang kanyang kaibigan sa pamamagitan ng pagkalat ng maling tsismis.

to acquit
to acquit
[Pandiwa]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

absuwelto, ideklarang walang kasalanan

absuwelto, ideklarang walang kasalanan

Ex: The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities. 

Ang kumpanya ay inakusahan ng pagkakamali, ngunit pagkatapos ng isang masusing pagsisiyasat, sila ay hinatulan ng pagkawalang-sala sa anumang ilegal na mga gawain.

leave
leave
[Pangngalan]

permission or authorization to do something

pahintulot, awtorisasyon

pahintulot, awtorisasyon

Ex: He entered the premises without official leave. 
to apostrophize

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apostropohin, tawagin nang direkta

apostropohin, tawagin nang direkta

Ex: In his poem, the poet apostrophizes the moon, expressing his longing for its silent companionship. 

Sa kanyang tula, tinatawag ng makata ang buwan, na nagpapahayag ng kanyang pagnanais para sa tahimik na pakikisama nito.

to swoon
to swoon
[Pandiwa]

to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

himatayin, mawalan ng malay

himatayin, mawalan ng malay

Ex: She swooned with delight upon receiving the surprise gift. 

Siya ay nahimatay sa tuwa nang matanggap ang sorpresang regalo.

wreath
wreath
[Pangngalan]

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

korona, girlanda

korona, girlanda

Ex: They hung a festive wreath on the front door during the holidays. 

Nagbitin sila ng isang pampista na korona sa harap na pinto noong bakasyon.

to blight
to blight
[Pandiwa]

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

wasakin, lanta

wasakin, lanta

Ex: The heatwave blights the crops, causing them to wither in the fields. 

Ang heatwave ay sumisira sa mga pananim, na nagiging dahilan ng pagkalanta nito sa mga bukid.

stringent
stringent
[pang-uri]

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

mahigpit, istrikto

mahigpit, istrikto

Ex: The company had stringent rules about employee conduct. 

Ang kumpanya ay may mahigpit na mga patakaran tungkol sa pag-uugali ng empleyado.

stubble
stubble
[Pangngalan]

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

dayami, tuyo

dayami, tuyo

Ex: The field was left with stubble after the wheat harvest. 

Ang bukid ay naiwan ng mga dayami pagkatapos ng ani ng trigo.

pathos
pathos
[Pangngalan]

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos, malalim na damdamin

pathos, malalim na damdamin

Ex: The film's ending was filled with pathos, leaving the audience in tears. 

Ang pagtatapos ng pelikula ay puno ng pathos, na nag-iwan sa madla sa luha.

vatic
vatic
[pang-uri]

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

manghuhula, may malayong pangitain

manghuhula, may malayong pangitain

Ex: The vatic pronouncements of the ancient seer were studied for their cryptic wisdom. 

Ang mga mapanghulang pahayag ng sinaunang manghuhula ay pinag-aralan para sa kanilang misteryosong karunungan.

anon
anon
[pang-abay]

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

sa lalong madaling panahon, agad

sa lalong madaling panahon, agad

Ex: He promised to return anon with the information she needed. 

Nangako siyang babalik agad kasama ang impormasyong kailangan niya.

edifice
edifice
[Pangngalan]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

gusali, malaking gusali

gusali, malaking gusali

Ex: The ancient cathedral stood as a majestic edifice in the center of the city. 

Ang sinaunang katedral ay nakatayo bilang isang maringal na gusali sa gitna ng lungsod.

to evince
to evince
[Pandiwa]

to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance

magpakita, magpahayag

magpakita, magpahayag

Ex: He evinced genuine interest in the welfare of his employees. 

Siya ay nagpakita ng tunay na interes sa kapakanan ng kanyang mga empleyado.

semblance
semblance
[Pangngalan]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

anyo, kahawig

anyo, kahawig

Ex: The old house had a semblance of its former grandeur, though it was now in disrepair. 

Ang lumang bahay ay may anyo ng dating kadakilaan nito, bagaman ito ay nasira na ngayon.

injudiciously
injudiciously
[pang-abay]

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

nang walang pag-iisip, nang walang disisyon

nang walang pag-iisip, nang walang disisyon

Ex: He acted injudiciously by making hasty decisions without considering the consequences. 

Kumilos siya nang walang pag-iingat sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga padalus-dalos na desisyon nang hindi isinasaalang-alang ang mga kahihinatnan.

clad
clad
[pang-uri]

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

nakasuot, bihis

nakasuot, bihis

Ex: The knights were clad in shining armor for the tournament. 

Ang mga kabalyero ay nakasuot ng makintab na baluti para sa paligsahan.

tavern
tavern
[Pangngalan]

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

tahanan, bar

tahanan, bar

Ex: They gathered at the tavern for drinks and conversation. 

Nagtipon sila sa bar para sa mga inumin at usapan.

to gainsay
to gainsay
[Pandiwa]

to disagree or deny that something is true

tutulan, tanggi

tutulan, tanggi

Ex: No one could gainsay the evidence presented by the prosecution; it was indisputable. 

Walang sinuman ang makakapagtutol sa ebidensyang iniharap ng pag-uusig; ito ay hindi matututulan.

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