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Ingles at Pandaigdigang Kaalaman sa ACT - Itsura at Tekstura

Matutunan ang bokabularyo ng ACT para sa hitsura at texture, kabilang ang mga visual na katangian, ibabaw, pattern, consistency, pagkamagaspang, pagkakinis, at iba pang pisikal na katangian.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
dimension
dimension
[Pangngalan]

a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as its length, width, height, or depth

Ex: The table's largest dimension is its length. 
contraction
contraction
[Pangngalan]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

pag-urong, pagliit

pag-urong, pagliit

Ex: As the metal cooled, it underwent contraction, causing it to shrink slightly. 

Habang lumalamig ang metal, ito ay sumailalim sa pag-urong, na nagdulot ng bahagyang pagliit nito.

compaction
compaction
[Pangngalan]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

pagpapatigas, pagpikpik

pagpapatigas, pagpikpik

Ex: The compaction of the soil improved its stability for construction. 

Ang pagsinsin ng lupa ay nagpabuti sa katatagan nito para sa konstruksyon.

facet
facet
[Pangngalan]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

mukha, bahagi

mukha, bahagi

Ex: The diamond's exquisite facets caught and reflected every ray of sunlight. 

Ang mga ekspertong mukha ng brilyante ay humuli at nagpakita ng bawat sinag ng araw.

curvature
curvature
[Pangngalan]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

kurbada, pagkakabaluktot

kurbada, pagkakabaluktot

Ex: The curvature of the race track posed a challenge for drivers navigating tight turns. 

Ang kurbada ng karera ng track ay nagdulot ng hamon para sa mga drayber na nag-navigate sa masikip na liko.

blemish
blemish
[Pangngalan]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

depekto, mantsa

depekto, mantsa

Ex: Her flawless complexion had no blemishes or imperfections. 

Ang kanyang walang kamali-maling kutis ay walang mantsa o depekto.

turbid
turbid
[pang-uri]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

malabo, maputik

malabo, maputik

Ex: The turbid river water was unsafe for swimming due to high sediment levels. 

Ang malabong tubig ng ilog ay hindi ligtas para sa paglangoy dahil sa mataas na antas ng sediment.

crooked
crooked
[pang-uri]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

baluktot, kiling

baluktot, kiling

expansive
expansive
[pang-uri]

able to increase in size or volume

mapapalawak, nababanat

mapapalawak, nababanat

Ex: The expansive fabric of the new athletic wear stretched comfortably during exercise. 

Ang mapalawak na tela ng bagong athletic wear ay umunat nang kumportable habang nag-eehersisyo.

iridescent
iridescent
[pang-uri]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

makislap, nagliliwanag

makislap, nagliliwanag

Ex: The soap bubbles floated through the air, their iridescent surfaces catching the sunlight and casting shimmering reflections on the ground. 

Ang mga bula ng sabon ay lumutang sa hangin, ang kanilang mga ibabaw na makulay na parang bahaghari ay sumalubong sa sikat ng araw at nagkasta ng kumikislap na mga anino sa lupa.

porous
porous
[pang-uri]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

butas-butas, tagnas

butas-butas, tagnas

Ex: The sponge was porous, absorbing water quickly. 

Ang espongha ay porous, mabilis na sumisipsip ng tubig.

ungainly
ungainly
[pang-uri]

hard to manage because of awkward form

pangkay, hindi maganda ang anyo

pangkay, hindi maganda ang anyo

Ex: Carrying the unwieldy and ungainly furniture up the narrow staircase proved to be a challenging task for the movers. 

Ang pagdadala ng malalaki at hindi maayos na mga kasangkapan sa makitid na hagdanan ay naging isang mahirap na gawain para sa mga tagapaglipat.

towering
towering
[pang-uri]

having an impressive height

kahanga-hanga, dambuhala

kahanga-hanga, dambuhala

Ex: The towering cliffs along the coastline made for a breathtaking view. 

Ang matatayog na mga bangin sa baybayin ay nagbigay ng nakakapanginig na tanawin.

distorted
distorted
[pang-uri]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

baluktot, hindi wasto

baluktot, hindi wasto

Ex: The old mirror reflected a distorted image, warping the reflection into strange and unnatural shapes. 

Ang lumang salamin ay nagpakita ng isang baluktot na imahe, na nagbabago sa repleksyon sa kakaiba at hindi natural na mga hugis.

rigid
rigid
[pang-uri]

not flexible or easily bent

matigas, hindi nababaluktot

matigas, hindi nababaluktot

Ex: The ruler was made of rigid plastic, ensuring accurate measurements. 

Ang ruler ay gawa sa matigas na plastik, na tinitiyak ang tumpak na mga sukat.

adhesive
adhesive
[pang-uri]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

malagkit, pangdikit

malagkit, pangdikit

Ex: The adhesive properties of the glue ensured the pieces stayed together firmly. 

Ang malagkit na katangian ng pandikit ay nagsiguro na ang mga piraso ay manatiling magkakasama nang matibay.

sleek
sleek
[pang-uri]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

makinis, malambot

makinis, malambot

Ex: The sleek, dark hair of the model shone under the bright lights. 

Ang makinis at maitim na buhok ng modelo ay kumikinang sa ilalim ng maliwanag na ilaw.

elastic
elastic
[pang-uri]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elastiko, nababaluktot

elastiko, nababaluktot

Ex: The waistband of the stretchy leggings was elastic, providing a comfortable fit. 

Ang waistband ng stretchy leggings ay elastiko, na nagbibigay ng komportableng fit.

concrete
concrete
[pang-uri]

existing in a physical form that can be seen, touched, or otherwise perceived by the senses

konkreto, tunay

konkreto, tunay

Ex: The children learn better when they can handle concrete objects. 
wispy
wispy
[pang-uri]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

manipis, delikado

manipis, delikado

Ex: The wispy clouds floated across the sky, resembling strands of cotton candy in the afternoon sun. 

Ang mga ulap na manipis ay lumutang sa kalangitan, na kahawig ng mga hibla ng cotton candy sa ilalim ng hapon na araw.

undulating
undulating
[pang-uri]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

alon-alon, kulubot

alon-alon, kulubot

Ex: The undulating melody gave the song a dreamy quality. 

Ang alon-alon na himig ay nagbigay sa kanta ng isang mapanaginip na kalidad.

bumpy
bumpy
[pang-uri]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

mabuko, hindi pantay

mabuko, hindi pantay

Ex: The pillow was bumpy, filled with lumps of stuffing that made it uncomfortable to sleep on. 

Ang unan ay mabukol, puno ng mga bukol ng pambalot na ginawa itong hindi komportable para matulugan.

scraggly
scraggly
[pang-uri]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

magulo, gusot

magulo, gusot

pleated
pleated
[pang-uri]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

pilipit, tupiin

pilipit, tupiin

Ex: Her pleated skirt swayed gracefully with each step, the folds adding an elegant touch to her attire. 

Ang kanyang pilipit na palda ay magandang kumakaway sa bawat hakbang, ang mga tupi ay nagdagdag ng isang eleganteng ugnay sa kanyang kasuotan.

shallow
shallow
[pang-uri]

having only a short distance from the surface, edge, or opening to the bottom or innermost part

mababaw,  hindi malalim

mababaw, hindi malalim

Ex: The children played in the shallow water near the shore. 
labyrinthine
labyrinthine
[pang-uri]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

parang labirinto, masalimuot

parang labirinto, masalimuot

Ex: The plot of the mystery novel was so labyrinthine that readers struggled to follow all the twists and turns. 

Ang balangkas ng nobelang misteryo ay napaka magulong na nahirapan ang mga mambabasa na sundan ang lahat ng twists at turns.

ornate
ornate
[pang-uri]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

marikit, pinalamutian ng masalimuot na mga detalye

marikit, pinalamutian ng masalimuot na mga detalye

Ex: The cathedral's ornate stained glass windows depicted scenes from religious mythology, captivating visitors with their beauty and detail. 

Ang mga marikit na stained glass na bintana ng katedral ay naglalarawan ng mga eksena mula sa relihiyosong mitolohiya, na nakakapukaw sa mga bisita sa kanilang kagandahan at detalye.

elliptical
elliptical
[pang-uri]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

hugis-itlog, eliptiko

hugis-itlog, eliptiko

tubular
tubular
[pang-uri]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, hugis tubo

tubular, hugis tubo

Ex: The exhaust system of the car included tubular components for efficient gas flow. 

Ang sistema ng tambutso ng kotse ay may kasamang mga tubong bahagi para sa mahusay na daloy ng gas.

ovoid
ovoid
[pang-uri]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

hugis-itlog, bilog o hugis-itlog

hugis-itlog, bilog o hugis-itlog

Ex: She found a smooth, ovoid stone on the beach. 

Nakahanap siya ng isang makinis, hugis-itlog na bato sa beach.

malleable
malleable
[pang-uri]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

madaling pukpukin, madaling hubugin

madaling pukpukin, madaling hubugin

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 

Ang ginto ay isang lubhang madaling pukpukin na metal na maaaring pukpukin sa manipis na mga sheet o hugis sa masalimuot na mga disenyo.

clammy
clammy
[pang-uri]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

basa at malagkit, pawisin

basa at malagkit, pawisin

Ex: She wiped her clammy hands on her pants before shaking hands. 

Punasan niya ang kanyang basang-basa na mga kamay sa kanyang pantalon bago magkamay.

unkempt
unkempt
[pang-uri]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

hindi maayos, magulo

hindi maayos, magulo

Ex: After a long hike, their unkempt appearance didn't bother them; the adventure was more important. 

Matapos ang mahabang paglalakad, hindi nila inalintana ang kanilang magulong hitsura; mas mahalaga ang pakikipagsapalaran.

taut
taut
[pang-uri]

stretched firmly without slack

banat, mahigpit

banat, mahigpit

Ex: The rope was taut, ready to bear the weight of the climber. 

Ang lubid ay mahigpit, handang dalhin ang bigat ng umakyat.

crinkly
crinkly
[pang-uri]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

kulubot, pilipit

kulubot, pilipit

Ex: She wore a crinkly blouse that added texture to her outfit. 

Suot niya ang isang kulubot na blusa na nagdagdag ng texture sa kanyang kasuotan.

hollow
hollow
[pang-uri]

having an empty space inside rather than being solid

hungkag,  guwang

hungkag, guwang

Ex: The bird nested inside a hollow tree. 
lifelike
lifelike
[pang-uri]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

makatotohanan, natural

makatotohanan, natural

Ex: The movie's special effects were so lifelike that it was hard to distinguish them from real-life footage. 

Ang mga espesyal na epekto ng pelikula ay napaka-makatotohanan na mahirap itong makilala mula sa totoong buhay na footage.

tensile
tensile
[pang-uri]

capable of being stretched or drawn out without breaking

nababanat, elastiko

nababanat, elastiko

Ex: The newly developed alloy is tensile, allowing engineers to design longer suspension cables. 

Ang bagong binuong alloy ay nakakabanat, na nagpapahintulot sa mga inhinyero na magdisenyo ng mas mahabang suspension cables.

to expand
to expand
[Pandiwa]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

palawakin, palawigin

palawakin, palawigin

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities. 
to compress
to compress
[Pandiwa]

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

piga, pisil

piga, pisil

Ex: When packing for the move, they used a tool to compress the mattress for transport. 

Kapag nag-iimpake para sa paglipat, gumamit sila ng isang kasangkapan upang piguin ang kutson para sa transportasyon.

to elongate
to elongate
[Pandiwa]

to stretch something in order to make it longer

pahabain, unatin

pahabain, unatin

Ex: The construction project will elongate the bridge to accommodate increased traffic. 

Ang proyektong konstruksyon ay pahahabain ang tulay upang tumugma sa tumaas na trapiko.

to crease
to crease
[Pandiwa]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

tupiin, lupiin

tupiin, lupiin

Ex: The child creased the pages of the book while flipping through it excitedly. 

Ginulo ng bata ang mga pahina ng libro habang binubuksan ito nang masigla.

to felt
to felt
[Pandiwa]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

gawing felt, pagsiksikin upang maging parang felt

gawing felt, pagsiksikin upang maging parang felt

Ex: She felted the wool by agitating it in hot, soapy water to create a dense fabric. 

Pinag-felt niya ang lana sa pamamagitan ng pag-alog nito sa mainit, mabula na tubig upang makagawa ng isang siksik na tela.

to pigment
to pigment
[Pandiwa]

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

magkulay, kulayan

magkulay, kulayan

Ex: The designer is currently pigmenting the fabric to achieve the desired shade. 

Ang taga-disenyo ay kasalukuyang nagpi-pigment sa tela upang makuha ang ninanais na lilim.

to contour
to contour
[Pandiwa]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

hugisan, tabas

hugisan, tabas

Ex: The chef used a knife to contour the vegetables into decorative shapes for the dish. 

Ginamit ng chef ang isang kutsilyo para i-contour ang mga gulay sa mga dekoratibong hugis para sa ulam.

to smudge
to smudge
[Pandiwa]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

dumihan, mantsahan

dumihan, mantsahan

Ex: She accidentally smudged her lipstick while applying it. 

Hindi sinasadyang nagmantsa siya ng kanyang lipstick habang inilalagay ito.

to smear
to smear
[Pandiwa]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

pahiran, dumihan

pahiran, dumihan

Ex: She accidentally smeared ink across the page, leaving a messy blot. 

Hindi sinasadyang nagkalat siya ng tinta sa pahina, na nag-iwan ng magulong blot.

to embellish
to embellish
[Pandiwa]

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

palamutihan, dekorahan

palamutihan, dekorahan

Ex: She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look. 

Nagpasya siyang palamutihan ang kanyang damit ng masalimuot na laso at beading para sa isang mas eleganteng hitsura.

to extend
to extend
[Pandiwa]

to enlarge or lengthen something

pahabain, palawakin

pahabain, palawakin

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space. 
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