Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ketakutan, kecemasan dan kelemahan

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to apprehend

[kata kerja]

to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen

khawatir, takut

Ex: The soldier apprehended the battle , unsure of what awaited him on the front lines .Prajurit itu **mengantisipasi** pertempuran, tidak yakin apa yang menunggunya di garis depan.

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apprehensive

[Adjektiva]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

khawatir, cemas

Ex: The team was apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .Tim merasa **khawatir** tentang tenggat waktu yang menantang dari proyek baru.

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to quail

[kata kerja]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

gemetar, takut

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.Anak-anak **ketakutan** mendengar cerita seram yang diceritakan di sekitar api unggun.

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qualm

[Kata benda]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

perasaan mual ringan, mual sementara

Ex: Seeing blood often gives people qualms.Melihat darah sering memberi orang **keraguan**.

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perturbed

[Adjektiva]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

gelisah, terganggu

Ex: The dog became perturbed when strangers entered the house.Anjing itu menjadi **gelisah** ketika orang asing masuk ke rumah.

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jittery

[Adjektiva]

having a nervous or restless energy

gugup, gelisah

Ex: He felt jittery before meeting his new boss .

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timorous

[Adjektiva]

lacking bravery and confidence

penakut, pemalu

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .Pendekatan **penakut** anggota tim baru membuat interaksinya ragu-ragu.

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on tenterhooks

[frasa]

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.

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tremulous

[Adjektiva]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

gemetar, bergetar

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Dia menulis catatan **gemetar** meminta maaf atas kesalahpahaman.

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trepidation

[Kata benda]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

kecemasan, kekhawatiran

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .Awan-awan yang mengerikan di atas kepala mengisi para penduduk desa dengan **kegelisahan**, takut akan badai yang akan datang.

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wince

[Kata benda]

an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles

kerutan wajah, kejutan

Ex: The loud bang triggered a startled wince from the child .Ledakan keras memicu **mengerut** kaget dari anak itu.

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fawning

[Adjektiva]

trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention

suka menjilat, suka merendahkan diri

Ex: He disliked the fawning tone of the interviewer's questions.Dia tidak menyukai nada **menjilat** dari pertanyaan pewawancara.

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obsequious

[Adjektiva]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

merendah-rendahkan diri, suka menjilat

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .Pujiannya yang **merendahkan diri** kepada manajer dilihat oleh rekan-rekannya sebagai upaya transparan untuk mendapatkan promosi.

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servile

[Adjektiva]

very keen to please and obey others

merendah, penjilat

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .Cara **menjilat** dia menjawab setiap perintah menyoroti ketakutannya kehilangan posisinya.

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to cozy up

[kata kerja]

to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way

mendekati, menjilat

Ex: Reporters accused her of cozying up to powerful figures for personal gain.Para wartawan menuduhnya **mendekati** tokoh-tokoh berkuasa untuk keuntungan pribadi.

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to fawn

[kata kerja]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

menjilat, menyanjung berlebihan

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to curry favor

[frasa]

to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior

Ex: The employee brought coffee for the entire team in an attempt to curry favor with colleagues.

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subservient

[Adjektiva]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

merendah, patuh

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unctuous

[Adjektiva]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

berminyak, licik

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Pujiannya yang **menjilat** kepada bosnya hanya memperkuat persepsi bahwa dia adalah seorang penjilat.

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to ingratiate

[kata kerja]

to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

menjilat, berusaha mengambil hati

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craven

[Adjektiva]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

pengecut, penakut

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .Dia dicap **pengecut** setelah mengundurkan diri dari tantangan di menit terakhir.

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pusillanimous

[Adjektiva]

having a lack of courage or determination

pengecut, tidak berani

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .Tim menjadi frustrasi dengan rekan setim mereka yang **pengecut**, yang selalu enggan mengambil alih.

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dastardly

[Adjektiva]

extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval

pengecut, hina

Ex: Spreading lies about her was a dastardly move .Menyebarkan kebohongan tentangnya adalah langkah **pengecut**.

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lily-livered

[Adjektiva]

lacking courage or resolution

pengecut, penakut

Ex: The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader .Kelompok itu frustrasi dengan pendekatan **pengecut** pemimpin mereka.

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redoubtable

[Adjektiva]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

menakutkan, mengesankan

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.Menghadapi jenderal yang **menakutkan**, pasukan musuh dengan cepat kehilangan semangat.

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toady

[Kata benda]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

penjilat, pembuat muka

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slacker

[Kata benda]

someone who avoids work or responsibility, especially by being lazy or trying to escape duties such as military service

pemalas, penganggur

Ex: The army cracked down on slackers who tried to avoid service .Tentara menindas **pemalas** yang mencoba menghindari dinas.

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pique

[Kata benda]

a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment

ledakan amarah, rasa kesal

Ex: A look of pique crossed his face before he regained composure .Ekspresi **pique** melintas di wajahnya sebelum dia mendapatkan kembali ketenangan.

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to falter

[kata kerja]

to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action

Ex: As the climb grew steeper , their determination began to falter.

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to vacillate

[kata kerja]

to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

berayun-ayun, ragu-ragu

Ex: He has been vacillating on whether to move to a new city or stay where he is .Dia **bingung** apakah akan pindah ke kota baru atau tetap di tempatnya sekarang.

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Achilles' heel

[frasa]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.

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