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Pagbabasa para sa Pagsusulit ng ACT - Aktibidad at Pag-uugali

Matutunan ang bokabularyong ACT na may kaugnayan sa mga kilos, pag-uugali, asal, paggalaw, gawi, at paraan ng pagkilos ng mga tao o bagay sa iba't ibang sitwasyon at konteksto.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to entice
to entice
[Pandiwa]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

akitin, hikayatin

akitin, hikayatin

Ex: Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection. 

Inaasahan ng mga advertiser na ang makukulay na display ay aakit sa mga mamimili na tingnan ang kanilang seleksyon.

to dissuade
to dissuade
[Pandiwa]

to make someone not to do something

pigilan, hikayatin

pigilan, hikayatin

Ex: I dissuaded him from making a hasty decision. 

Hinikayat ko siyang huwag magmadali sa paggawa ng desisyon.

to persuade
to persuade
[Pandiwa]

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

hikayatin, akitin

hikayatin, akitin

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 

Gumamit ang kumpanya ng isang nakakahimok na advertising campaign upang hikayatin ang mga mamimili na subukan ang kanilang bagong produkto.

to venture
to venture
[Pandiwa]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

magsapanganib, mangahas

magsapanganib, mangahas

Ex: It took courage for the astronauts to venture into outer space where one small error could prove fatal. 

Kailangan ng tapang ng mga astronaut para magsapanganib sa kalawakan kung saan ang isang maliit na pagkakamali ay maaaring maging nakamamatay.

to emulate
to emulate
[Pandiwa]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

gayahin, pantayan

gayahin, pantayan

Ex: The young athlete aspired to emulate the achievements of their Olympic hero. 

Ang batang atleta ay nagnanais na tularan ang mga nagawa ng kanilang Olympic hero.

to mimic
to mimic
[Pandiwa]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

gayahin,  kopyahin

gayahin, kopyahin

Ex: The new artist tried to mimic the brush strokes and color palette of the famous painter. 

Sinubukan ng bagong artista na gayahin ang mga stroke ng brush at color palette ng sikat na pintor.

to tease
to tease
[Pandiwa]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

manukso, biruin nang pabiro

manukso, biruin nang pabiro

Ex: Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Gusto ng mga kasamahan sa opisina na biruin ang isa't isa upang lumikha ng isang nakakarelaks at palakaibigang kapaligiran.

to bombard
to bombard
[Pandiwa]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombahin, sugurin

bombahin, sugurin

Ex: He bombarded his friends with text messages about his new project. 

Binomba niya ang kanyang mga kaibigan ng mga text message tungkol sa kanyang bagong proyekto.

to lurk
to lurk
[Pandiwa]

(of danger or something unpleasant) to exist or be present without being obvious or noticeable

magkubli, manubog

magkubli, manubog

to galvanize
to galvanize
[Pandiwa]

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

pasiglahin, hikayatin

pasiglahin, hikayatin

Ex: By sharing her personal story, she galvanized others to contribute to the fundraiser. 

Sa pagbabahagi ng kanyang personal na kwento, ginising niya ang iba na mag-ambag sa fundraiser.

to coax
to coax
[Pandiwa]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

hikayatin, akitin

hikayatin, akitin

Ex: Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting. 

Kadalasan ay kailangang hikayatin ng mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak na kumain ng gulay sa pamamagitan ng paggawa nito na mukhang kasiya-siya o kawili-wili.

to dabble
to dabble
[Pandiwa]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

subukan nang hindi seryoso, dumabbling

subukan nang hindi seryoso, dumabbling

Ex: She decided to dabble in photography. 

Nagpasya siyang sumubok sa potograpiya.

to belie
to belie
[Pandiwa]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

pasinungalingan, kontrahin

pasinungalingan, kontrahin

Ex: His calm demeanor belies the stress he is feeling inside. 

Ang kanyang kalmadong pag-uugali ay nagkakaila sa stress na nararamdaman niya sa loob.

to imitate
to imitate
[Pandiwa]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

gayahin, kopyahin

gayahin, kopyahin

Ex: Children often imitate their parents' mannerisms and speech patterns. 

Ang mga bata ay madalas na gayahin ang mga kilos at paraan ng pagsasalita ng kanilang mga magulang.

to urge
to urge
[Pandiwa]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

himukin, pilitin

himukin, pilitin

Ex: During the rally, the speaker urged the crowd to take action and make their voices heard. 

Sa rally, hinimok ng tagapagsalita ang mga tao na kumilos at iparinig ang kanilang mga boses.

to impel
to impel
[Pandiwa]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

mag-udyok, magtulak

mag-udyok, magtulak

Ex: The urgent pleas from the community impelled the government to take swift action in response to the crisis. 

Ang mga madaliang pakiusap ng komunidad ay nag-udyok sa gobyerno na kumilos nang mabilis bilang tugon sa krisis.

to partake
to partake
[Pandiwa]

to participate in an event or activity

lumahok, sumali

lumahok, sumali

Ex: We gathered around the table to partake in a delicious Thanksgiving feast. 

Nagtipon kami sa palibot ng mesa upang makibahagi sa isang masarap na piging Pasasalamat.

to tantalize
to tantalize
[Pandiwa]

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

tumukso, udyukan

tumukso, udyukan

Ex: The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd. 

Ang aroma ng sariwang tinapay ay nagpahirap sa gutom na karamihan.

to spur
to spur
[Pandiwa]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

hikayatin, pasiglahin

hikayatin, pasiglahin

Ex: Last week, they spurred each other to achieve their fitness goals. 

Noong nakaraang linggo, hinikayat nila ang isa't isa upang makamit ang kanilang mga layunin sa fitness.

leverage
leverage
[Pangngalan]

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

impluwensya, kapangyarihan sa negosasyon

impluwensya, kapangyarihan sa negosasyon

Ex: She realized she had little leverage in the negotiation without more substantial evidence. 

Napagtanto niya na may kaunting leverage siya sa negosasyon nang walang mas malaking ebidensya.

moderation
moderation
[Pangngalan]

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

katamtaman, pagpipigil

katamtaman, pagpipigil

Ex: The key to financial stability is practicing moderation in spending and saving. 

Ang susi sa katatagan sa pananalapi ay ang pagsasagawa ng katamtaman sa paggastos at pag-iipon.

sensitivity
sensitivity
[Pangngalan]

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensitibidad

sensitibidad

Ex: The therapist's sensitivity to body language helps in understanding clients' unspoken emotions. 

Ang sensitivity ng therapist sa body language ay nakakatulong sa pag-unawa sa hindi binibigkas na emosyon ng mga kliyente.

ambivalence
ambivalence
[Pangngalan]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalensiya

ambivalensiya

Ex: The announcement of the policy change was met with ambivalence by the employees, who saw both pros and cons. 

Ang anunsyo ng pagbabago sa patakaran ay tinanggap ng mga empleyado nang may ambivalence, na nakakita ng parehong mga pros at cons.

upbringing
upbringing
[Pangngalan]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

pagpapalaki, edukasyon

pagpapalaki, edukasyon

Ex: A loving and supportive upbringing can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence. 

Ang isang mapagmahal at suportadong pagpapalaki ay maaaring magkaroon ng pangmatagalang epekto sa kumpiyansa ng isang bata.

regimen
regimen
[Pangngalan]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

rehimen, plano

rehimen, plano

Ex: After consulting her nutritionist, she began a new dietary regimen to boost her metabolism. 

Matapos kumonsulta sa kanyang nutrisyunista, nagsimula siya ng bagong rehimen sa pagkain upang mapalakas ang kanyang metabolismo.

rote
rote
[Pangngalan]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaulo, mekanikal na pag-aaral

pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaulo, mekanikal na pag-aaral

Ex: He memorized the state capitals through rote repetition. 

Naaalala niya ang mga kabisera ng estado sa pamamagitan ng mekanikal na pag-uulit.

inclination
inclination
[Pangngalan]

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

hilig, ugali

hilig, ugali

tendency
tendency
[Pangngalan]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

tendensiya, hilig

tendensiya, hilig

Ex: There is a tendency to overestimate risks in new projects. 
propensity
propensity
[Pangngalan]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

hilig, ugali

hilig, ugali

Ex: He has a propensity for taking risks, which makes him a successful entrepreneur. 

May ugali siyang mangahas, na ginagawa siyang isang matagumpay na negosyante.

temperament
temperament
[Pangngalan]

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

temperamento

temperamento

Ex: The teacher's patient temperament helped her manage her classroom effectively. 

Ang matiyagang temperamento ng guro ay nakatulong sa kanya na pamahalaan nang epektibo ang kanyang silid-aralan.

caprice
caprice
[Pangngalan]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

kapritso, biglaang pagbabago ng isip

kapritso, biglaang pagbabago ng isip

Ex: His decision to quit was a caprice, not a calculated move. 

Ang kanyang desisyon na magbitiw ay isang kapritso, hindi isang kalkuladong hakbang.

mythomania
mythomania
[Pangngalan]

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mitomaniya

mitomaniya

Ex: The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with mythomania after uncovering a pattern of elaborate and unnecessary lies. 

Ang psychiatrist ay nag-diagnose sa pasyente ng mythomania matapos matuklasan ang isang pattern ng masalimuot at hindi kinakailangang mga kasinungalingan.

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.

ritual
ritual
[Pangngalan]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

ritwal, seremonya

ritwal, seremonya

Ex: Every Friday evening, they have a family ritual of cooking dinner together. 

Tuwing Biyernes ng gabi, mayroon silang pamilyang ritwal ng pagluluto ng hapunan nang magkasama.

uproar
uproar
[Pangngalan]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

kaguluhan, ingay

kaguluhan, ingay

treatment
treatment
[Pangngalan]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

pagtrato, paraan ng pamamahala

pagtrato, paraan ng pamamahala

Ex: Proper treatment of the data ensured accurate results in the scientific study. 

Ang tamang paggamot sa datos ay nagsiguro ng tumpak na mga resulta sa siyentipikong pag-aaral.

paranoiac
paranoiac
[pang-uri]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoyak, hinala

paranoyak, hinala

Ex: Her paranoiac tendencies made it difficult for her to form close relationships, as she constantly feared betrayal. 

Ang kanyang mga paranoyd na tendensya ay nagpahirap sa kanya na bumuo ng malapit na relasyon, dahil palagi siyang natatakot sa pagtataksil.

competitive
competitive
[pang-uri]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

kompetitibo, ambisyoso

kompetitibo, ambisyoso

Ex: The competitive athlete trained tirelessly to improve their performance and surpass their opponents. 

Ang kompetitibong atleta ay walang pagod na nagsanay upang mapabuti ang kanilang pagganap at malampasan ang kanilang mga kalaban.

participatory
participatory
[pang-uri]

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

pakikilahok,  mapaglahok

pakikilahok, mapaglahok

Ex: The community meeting was highly participatory, with everyone contributing their ideas and opinions. 

Ang pulong ng komunidad ay lubos na pakikilahok, lahat ay nag-ambag ng kanilang mga ideya at opinyon.

frenetic
frenetic
[pang-uri]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

mabilis, magulo

mabilis, magulo

Ex: The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers. 

Ang frenetic na bilis ng lungsod ay maaaring maging napakalaki para sa mga bagong dating.

rowdy
rowdy
[pang-uri]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

maingay, gulo

maingay, gulo

Ex: He could be rowdy at times, but he was always kind and good-hearted. 

Minsan ay maaari siyang maingay, ngunit palagi siyang mabait at may mabuting puso.

adventurous
adventurous
[pang-uri]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

mapagsapalaran,  matapang

mapagsapalaran, matapang

Ex: She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences. 

Siya ay isang mapagsapalaran na manlalakbay, laging naghahanap ng mga bagong destinasyon at malalim na karanasan sa kultura.

vibrant
vibrant
[pang-uri]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

masigla, masigla

masigla, masigla

Ex: The party was vibrant, with everyone dancing and having a great time. 

Ang party ay masigla, lahat ay sumasayaw at nag-eenjoy.

addictive
addictive
[pang-uri]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

nakakahumaling, nakakaadik

nakakahumaling, nakakaadik

Ex: Sugar can be surprisingly addictive, making it hard to cut back on sweets. 

Ang asukal ay maaaring nakakagulat na nakakahumaling, na nagpapahirap na bawasan ang mga matatamis.

impetuous
impetuous
[pang-uri]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

padalus-dalo, walang-ingat

padalus-dalo, walang-ingat

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 

Ang kanyang padalus-dalos na desisyon na lumipat sa isang bagong lungsod nang walang trabaho ay nag-alala sa kanyang mga kaibigan at pamilya.

expeditious
expeditious
[pang-uri]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

mabilis, epektibo

mabilis, epektibo

Ex: The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients. 

Ang mabilis na pagkumpleto ng proyekto ay humanga sa mga kliyente.

brisk
brisk
[pang-uri]

quick and energetic in movement or action

mabilis, masigla

mabilis, masigla

Ex: He engaged in brisk exercise every morning to start his day with energy. 

Nakibahagi siya sa mabilis na ehersisyo tuwing umaga upang simulan ang kanyang araw nang may enerhiya.

undercover
undercover
[pang-uri]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

lihim, nakatago

lihim, nakatago

Ex: The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization to gather intelligence. 

Ang undercover na ahente ay pumasok sa organisasyon ng kriminal upang mangalap ng impormasyon.

sedentary
sedentary
[pang-uri]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

hindi aktibo, sedentaryo

hindi aktibo, sedentaryo

Ex: His sedentary lifestyle made it difficult to stay in shape. 

Ang kanyang hindi aktibo na pamumuhay ay naging mahirap na manatili sa hugis.

tumultuous
tumultuous
[pang-uri]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

magulo, maingay

magulo, maingay

Ex: The tumultuous relationship between the two nations led to frequent conflicts. 

Ang magulong relasyon sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa ay nagdulot ng madalas na mga labanan.

sedate
sedate
[pang-uri]

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

tahimik, mahinahon

tahimik, mahinahon

Ex: His sedate manner during the meeting conveyed the gravity of the situation to everyone present. 

Ang kanyang mahinahon na paraan sa panahon ng pulong ay naghatid ng grabidad ng sitwasyon sa lahat ng naroroon.

hectic
hectic
[pang-uri]

extremely busy and chaotic

abalang-abala, magulo

abalang-abala, magulo

Ex: The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching. 

Ang opisina ay laging magulo sa pagtatapos ng buwan na papalapit na ang mga deadline.

responsive
responsive
[pang-uri]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

mabilis tumugon, matugon

mabilis tumugon, matugon

Ex: The customer service representative was responsive to the client's needs, addressing their concerns promptly. 

Ang kinatawan ng serbisyo sa customer ay mabilis tumugon sa mga pangangailangan ng kliyente, agad na tinutugunan ang kanilang mga alalahanin.

hands-on
hands-on
[pang-uri]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

praktikal, direkta

praktikal, direkta

Ex: The internship provides hands-on experience in the medical field. 

Ang internship ay nagbibigay ng hands-on na karanasan sa larangan ng medisina.

bungled
bungled
[pang-uri]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

nabigo, masamang isinagawa

nabigo, masamang isinagawa

Ex: The bungled attempt to repair the plumbing led to a flooded basement, causing extensive damage to the property. 

Ang bungled na pagtatangka na ayusin ang plumbing ay nagdulot ng baha sa basement, na nagdulot ng malawakang pinsala sa ari-arian.

exploratory
exploratory
[pang-uri]

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

panggagalugad, pang-explorasyon

panggagalugad, pang-explorasyon

Ex: The doctor recommended an exploratory procedure to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms. 

Inirerekomenda ng doktor ang isang eksploratoryong pamamaraan upang matukoy ang sanhi ng mga sintomas ng pasyente.

excursive
excursive
[pang-uri]

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

magulo,  lumilihis

magulo, lumilihis

Ex: His excursive lecture included many unrelated anecdotes that made it hard to follow the main point. 

Ang kanyang excursive na lektura ay may kasamang maraming hindi kaugnay na mga anekdota na nagpahirap na sundan ang pangunahing punto.

frivolous
frivolous
[pang-uri]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

walang halaga, mababaw

walang halaga, mababaw

Ex: His frivolous attitude towards his studies often landed him in trouble with his teachers. 

Ang kanyang walang-ingat na pag-uugali sa kanyang pag-aaral ay madalas na nagdudulot sa kanya ng problema sa kanyang mga guro.

leisurely
leisurely
[pang-abay]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

dahan-dahan, tiwasay

dahan-dahan, tiwasay

Ex: They walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon. 

Naglakad sila nang dahan-dahan sa parke, tinatangkilik ang maaraw na hapon.

rigorously
rigorously
[pang-abay]

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

mahigpit, maingat

mahigpit, maingat

Ex: The researchers rigorously tested the new drug. 

Maingat na sinubok ng mga mananaliksik ang bagong gamot.

single-handedly
single-handedly
[pang-abay]

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

nag-iisa, sa sariling sikap

nag-iisa, sa sariling sikap

Ex: She single-handedly organized the entire event, from planning to execution. 

Siya ay nag-iisa na nag-organisa ng buong kaganapan, mula sa pagpaplano hanggang sa pagpapatupad.

strategically
strategically
[pang-abay]

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

estratehikong, sa paraang estratehiko

estratehikong, sa paraang estratehiko

Ex: The company strategically positioned its new product in the market to target a specific demographic. 

Ang kumpanya ay estratehikong pumosisyon ng bagong produkto nito sa merkado upang targetin ang isang partikular na demograpiko.

studiously
studiously
[pang-abay]

with great care, attention, and effort

nang maingat, nang masigasig

nang maingat, nang masigasig

Ex: She studied the complex diagram studiously, ensuring she understood every detail before proceeding. 

Maingat niyang pinag-aralan ang komplikadong diagram, tinitiyak na naiintindihan niya ang bawat detalye bago magpatuloy.

compulsively
compulsively
[pang-abay]

in a manner driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repetitive or excessive

nang sapilitan, sa paraang hindi mapigilan

nang sapilitan, sa paraang hindi mapigilan

Ex: She compulsively checked her phone every few minutes. 

Nang walang kontrol niyang tiningnan ang kanyang telepono bawat ilang minuto.

tenderly
tenderly
[pang-abay]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

malambing, nang may pagmamahal

malambing, nang may pagmamahal

Ex: She tenderly kissed her son goodnight. 

Malambing niyang hinalikan ang kanyang anak para sa gabi.

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