Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Moral Corruption & Wickedness

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bestial

[Adjektiva]

behaving in a savage, animal-like, or inhumane manner

buas, kebinatangan

Ex: Witnesses described the attack as bestial and merciless .Saksi menggambarkan serangan itu sebagai **buas** dan kejam.

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heinous

[Adjektiva]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

keji, mengerikan

Ex: His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .Pengkhianatan **keji** nya terhadap sahabat terdekatnya meninggalkan luka yang mendalam pada hubungan mereka.

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nefarious

[Adjektiva]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

jahat, keji

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .Perbuatan **jahat** penjahat akhirnya terungkap.

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acrimony

[Kata benda]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

kekesalan, kepahitan

Ex: Their divorce was marked by deep acrimony, filled with spiteful accusations .Perceraian mereka ditandai dengan **kebencian** yang mendalam, dipenuhi dengan tuduhan yang penuh kebencian.

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deleterious

[Adjektiva]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

berbahaya, merusak

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .Bahan kimia tersebut ditemukan memiliki efek **merusak** pada kesuburan tanah.

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flagrant

[Adjektiva]

so obviously wrong or immoral that it provokes shock

terang-terangan, memalukan

Ex: The politician's flagrant lies were exposed by the media.Kebohongan **terang-terangan** politisi itu diungkap oleh media.

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ignominious

[Adjektiva]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

memalukan, tercela

Ex: The company 's ignominious handling of the product launch , with multiple defects and delays , led to a sharp decline in customer trust .Skandal itu mengakhiri kariernya dengan cara **memalukan**.

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iniquity

[Kata benda]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

kejahatan, keburukan

Ex: Many turned a blind eye to the iniquity that was happening in the shadows of society .Dia dikutuk karena **kejahatannya** di masyarakat.

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lurid

[Adjektiva]

shocking or sensational, especially in a gruesome or vulgar way

mengejutkan, menjijikkan

Ex: The lurid gossip surrounding the celebrity 's drug addiction and erratic behavior painted a troubling picture of the pressures of fame and fortune .Gosip **mengerikan** seputar kecanduan narkoba dan perilaku tidak menentu selebritas itu menggambarkan gambaran yang mengkhawatirkan tentang tekanan ketenaran dan kekayaan.

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odious

[Adjektiva]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

menjijikkan, dibenci

Ex: The politician 's odious remarks about certain ethnic groups sparked outrage and condemnation .Dia melakukan tindakan **menjijikkan** yang mengejutkan masyarakat.

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pernicious

[Adjektiva]

causing great harm or damage, often in a gradual or unnoticed way

berbahaya, merusak

Ex: Poverty has a pernicious impact on education and health .Kemiskinan memiliki dampak **merusak** pada pendidikan dan kesehatan.

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culpable

[Adjektiva]

responsible for an act that is morally or legally wrong

bersalah, bertanggung jawab

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reprehensible

[Adjektiva]

deserving strong criticism or punishment because it is morally wrong or unacceptable

tercela, patut dicela

Ex: Animal cruelty is one of the most reprehensible crimes .Kekejaman terhadap hewan adalah salah satu kejahatan yang paling **tercela**.

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turpitude

[Kata benda]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

keburukan, kekejian

Ex: The leader ’s turpitude led to his downfall and loss of public trust .**Keburukan** pemimpin menyebabkan kejatuhannya dan kehilangan kepercayaan publik.

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duplicity

[Kata benda]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

kemunafikan, kepalsuan

Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .Dia menuduhnya **kemunafikan** dalam negosiasi.

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unconscionable

[Adjektiva]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

tidak masuk akal, tidak dapat diterima

Ex: It was unconscionable for them to deny medical care to someone in urgent need .**Tidak dapat diterima** bagi mereka untuk menolak perawatan medis kepada seseorang yang sangat membutuhkan.

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avarice

[Kata benda]

excessive desire for money and material goods

keserakahan, ketamakan

Ex: Their avarice caused them to make unethical decisions for financial gain .**Keserakahan** mereka menyebabkan mereka membuat keputusan yang tidak etis untuk keuntungan finansial.

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covetous

[Adjektiva]

having an intense desire or craving for something, especially something that belongs to someone else

serakah, iri

Ex: She tried to ignore her covetous feelings when she saw the beautiful house for sale down the street .Dia mencoba mengabaikan perasaan **serakah** nya ketika melihat rumah indah yang dijual di jalan.

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perfidious

[Adjektiva]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

khianat, tidak bisa dipercaya

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .Novel itu menggambarkan karakter **khianat** yang menipu semua orang di sekitarnya.

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salacious

[Adjektiva]

having or conveying inappropriate or indecent interest in sexual matters

mesum, tidak senonoh

Ex: The film 's salacious scenes were deemed too explicit for a general audience .Adegan **mesum** film dianggap terlalu eksplisit untuk penonton umum.

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venal

[Adjektiva]

willing to act dishonestly for money or personal gain

korup, bisa disuap

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grasping

[Adjektiva]

having an excessive and selfish desire to gain, especially money or possessions

serakah, tamak

Ex: The grasping businessman would do anything for profit.**Pengusaha serakah** akan melakukan apa pun untuk keuntungan.

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hoggish

[Adjektiva]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

rakus, serakah

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .Anak-anak itu merebut mainan dengan cara **serakah**.

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wayward

[Adjektiva]

unwilling to follow rules or accept control, often behaving unpredictably or stubbornly

bandel, sulit diatur

Ex: The program helps reform wayward teenagers .Program ini membantu mereformasi remaja **bandel**.

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licentious

[Adjektiva]

showing a disregard for moral rules or standards, especially in sexual behavior

tidak senonoh, serong

Ex: The film depicted the licentious excesses of the era .Film itu menggambarkan ekses **tidak senonoh** dari era tersebut.

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to covet

[kata kerja]

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

mengincar, mendambakan

Ex: We should focus on appreciating what we have rather than coveting what others possess .Kita harus fokus pada menghargai apa yang kita miliki daripada **mengingini** apa yang dimiliki orang lain.

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parsimonious

[Adjektiva]

spending money very reluctantly

pelit, hemat

Ex: He will become more parsimonious if he loses his job and needs to cut expenses .Dia akan menjadi lebih **hemat** jika kehilangan pekerjaannya dan perlu memotong pengeluaran.

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debauchery

[Kata benda]

wild and immoral behavior that involves heavy drinking, sexual activity, or other extreme pleasures

kebejatan, kegemaran berfoya-foya

Ex: Rumors of debauchery damaged the celebrity 's reputation .Desas-desus tentang **kebejatan** merusak reputasi selebritas.

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dissolution

[Kata benda]

a way of living marked by overindulgence in physical pleasures, often leading to moral decline

kebobrokan, kemerosotan moral

Ex: The era became known for its political corruption and social dissolution.Era itu menjadi dikenal karena korupsi politik dan **disolusi** sosialnya.

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execrable

[Adjektiva]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

terkutuk, menjijikkan

Ex: Folk tradition taught those spreading execrable falsehoods could face damages like erosion of credibility or isolation .Perilakunya yang **menjijikkan** membuat teman-temannya menjauh.

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decadent

[Adjektiva]

connected with a decline in moral standards

dekaden, rusak

Ex: Many saw the art movement as bold , others called it decadent and meaningless .Banyak yang melihat gerakan seni sebagai berani, yang lain menyebutnya **dekaden** dan tidak berarti.

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unsavory

[Adjektiva]

related to actions, behaviors, or characteristics that are morally questionable or unpleasant

tidak menyenangkan, dipertanyakan

Ex: The restaurant had to close down due to health violations and unsavory practices in the kitchen .Restoran itu harus ditutup karena pelanggaran kesehatan dan praktik **tidak menyenangkan** di dapur.

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buccaneer

[Kata benda]

a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed

bajak laut, perampok

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libertine

[Kata benda]

an individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure

libertin, pemabuk

Ex: His reputation as a libertine made him infamous in high society .Reputasinya sebagai seorang **libertin** membuatnya terkenal buruk di kalangan atas.

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miscreant

[Kata benda]

someone who behaves badly or immorally

penjahat, orang jahat

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reprobate

[Kata benda]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

bangsat, tidak bermoral

Ex: The reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .Si **tidak bermoral** menjadi bahan gunjingan dan cemoohan, dipandang banyak orang sebagai simbol kemerosotan moral.

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brigand

[Kata benda]

an outlaw, typically operating in a group and using violence or stealth to steal

perampok, bandit

Ex: Some brigands pretend to be merchants , only to ambush and rob unsuspecting travelers .**Perampok** menyergap kafilah saat fajar.

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to backslide

[kata kerja]

to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

kambuh, mundur

Ex: The community leader urged people not to backslide into violence .Pemimpin masyarakat mendesak orang untuk tidak **kambuh** ke kekerasan.

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by hook or by crook

[frasa]

by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.

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