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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Kualitas Rendah dan Ketidaklayakan

Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for low quality and worthlessness, including inferiority, uselessness, poor standards, insignificance, inadequacy, and lack of value.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
abject
abject
[Adjektiva]

marked by severe hardship or extremely unpleasantness

menyedihkan, menyayat hati

menyedihkan, menyayat hati

Ex: The hospital's neglect led to abject suffering. 

Kelalaian rumah sakit menyebabkan penderitaan yang sangat buruk.

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abysmal
abysmal
[Adjektiva]

extremely poor in quality or performance

sangat buruk, mengerikan

sangat buruk, mengerikan

Ex: Customer service at the store was absolutely abysmal. 

Layanan pelanggan di toko itu benar-benar buruk sekali.

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amiss
amiss
[Adverbia]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

salah, dengan cara yang salah

salah, dengan cara yang salah

Ex: The child's behavior seemed amiss, prompting the teacher to investigate further. 

Perilaku anak itu tampak salah, mendorong guru untuk menyelidiki lebih lanjut.

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banal
banal
[Adjektiva]

lacking creativity or novelty, making it uninteresting due to its overuse or predictability

biasa,  klise

biasa, klise

Ex: With its repetitive and banal lyrics, the song failed to resonate with the listeners, lacking the depth and originality they craved. 

Dengan lirik yang berulang dan biasa saja, lagu itu gagal beresonansi dengan pendengar, kurang kedalaman dan orisinalitas yang mereka dambakan.

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contrived
contrived
[Adjektiva]

deliberately created or arranged in a way that seems artificial or forced

buatan, dipaksakan

buatan, dipaksakan

Ex: The plot twist was so contrived that it broke the story's realism. 

Plot twist-nya sangat dibuat-buat sehingga merusak realisme cerita.

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disjointed
disjointed
[Adjektiva]

not connected in an orderly or coherent way

tidak terhubung, tidak koheren

tidak terhubung, tidak koheren

Ex: The report was criticized for its disjointed structure and lack of clear organization. 

Laporan itu dikritik karena strukturnya yang tidak terhubung dan kurangnya organisasi yang jelas.

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effete
effete
[Adjektiva]

lacking strength or effectiveness

lelah, merosot

lelah, merosot

Ex: The once-powerful movement became effete, losing its momentum. 

Gerakan yang dulu kuat menjadi lemah, kehilangan momentumnya.

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fulsome
fulsome
[Adjektiva]

excessive or insincere, typically referring to praise, compliments, or expressions of affection

berlebihan, tidak tulus

berlebihan, tidak tulus

Ex: The salesman's fulsome compliments seemed exaggerated and artificial, making the customers wary. 

Pujian berlebihan salesman itu tampak berlebihan dan tidak alami, membuat pelanggan waspada.

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nugatory
nugatory
[Adjektiva]

incapable of producing any meaningful result

tidak efektif, tanpa hasil

tidak efektif, tanpa hasil

Ex: The clause was legally nugatory, offering no protection. 

Klausul itu secara hukum nugatory, tidak menawarkan perlindungan apa pun.

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tenuous
tenuous
[Adjektiva]

very weak or insubstantial

lemah, tidak substansial

lemah, tidak substansial

Ex: The climber relied on a tenuous foothold as he scaled the steep cliff. 

Pendaki itu mengandalkan pijakan rapuh saat mendaki tebing curam.

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vacuous
vacuous
[Adjektiva]

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

kosong, tidak bermakna

kosong, tidak bermakna

Ex: The vacant expression on his face made him appear vacuous, as if he wasn't fully engaged in the conversation. 

Ekspresi kosong di wajahnya membuatnya terlihat kosong, seolah-olah dia tidak sepenuhnya terlibat dalam percakapan.

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vapid
vapid
[Adjektiva]

lacking liveliness, interest, or spirit

hambar, tawar

hambar, tawar

Ex: The movie received poor reviews for its vapid dialogue and lack of depth. 

Film itu mendapat ulasan buruk karena dialognya hambar dan kurangnya kedalaman.

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deplorable
deplorable
[Adjektiva]

extremely poor in standard, condition, or execution

menyedihkan, memprihatinkan

menyedihkan, memprihatinkan

Ex: The hotel room was in deplorable condition — filthy and falling apart. 

Kamar hotel itu dalam kondisi menyedihkan — kotor dan berantakan.

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farcical
farcical
[Adjektiva]

ridiculously absurd to the point of being laughable

lucu, konyol

lucu, konyol

Ex: The meeting descended into a farcical mess of miscommunication and finger-pointing. 

Pertemuan itu berubah menjadi kekacauan farcical karena miskomunikasi dan saling menyalahkan.

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shoddy
shoddy
[Adjektiva]

of poor quality or craftmanship

berkualitas buruk, dibuat dengan buruk

berkualitas buruk, dibuat dengan buruk

Ex: Despite the enticing price, the smartphone proved to be shoddy, with a fragile screen and frequent technical issues. 

Meskipun harganya menarik, smartphone tersebut terbukti berkualitas buruk, dengan layar yang rapuh dan masalah teknis yang sering terjadi.

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stuffy
stuffy
[Adjektiva]

Rigid, overly formal, or lacking in freshness or creativity

kaku, formal

kaku, formal

Ex: The classroom felt stuffy in both atmosphere and spirit, stifling curiosity. 

Ruang kelas terasa pengap baik dalam suasana maupun semangat, mencekik rasa ingin tahu.

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tawdry
tawdry
[Adjektiva]

immoral, shameful, or disreputable; often describing actions, situations, or reputations that feel morally degraded or sleazy

tidak bermoral, memalukan

tidak bermoral, memalukan

Ex: The novel explored the tawdry underworld of the city. 

Novel itu mengeksplorasi dunia bawah tanah rendahan kota.

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decrepit
decrepit
[Adjektiva]

weakened or falling apart from age, neglect, or long use

lapuk, rusak

lapuk, rusak

Ex: The once‑grand theatre now stood decrepit, its roof caving in. 

Teater yang dulu megah kini berdiri rusak, atapnya runtuh.

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menial
menial
[Adjektiva]

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

rendahan, hina

rendahan, hina

Ex: Many people avoid menial jobs, but they are crucial to the economy. 

Banyak orang menghindari pekerjaan rendahan, tetapi pekerjaan itu sangat penting bagi ekonomi.

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dregs
dregs
[Kata benda]

the most worthless part of something

ampas, sampah

ampas, sampah

Ex: The charity aimed to help those labeled unfairly as society's dregs. 

Amal itu bertujuan untuk membantu mereka yang secara tidak adil dilabeli sebagai ampas masyarakat.

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paltry
paltry
[Adjektiva]

having little value or importance

remeh, tidak penting

remeh, tidak penting

Ex: The paltry excuse he provided for his absence was not convincing. 

Alasan remeh yang dia berikan untuk ketidakhadirannya tidak meyakinkan.

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unmitigated
unmitigated
[Adjektiva]

not reduced or moderated in intensity

mutlak, total

mutlak, total

Ex: The company faced unmitigated losses after the economic downturn, leading to layoffs and financial struggles. 

Perusahaan menghadapi kerugian tidak teratasi setelah penurunan ekonomi, mengakibatkan PHK dan kesulitan keuangan.

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dross
dross
[Kata benda]

something of low quality or little value, often considered rubbish or worthless material

sampah, barang tidak berharga

sampah, barang tidak berharga

Ex: His writing was filled with dross, lacking substance and originality, and failed to capture the attention of readers. 

Tulisannya penuh dengan sampah, kurang substansi dan orisinalitas, dan gagal menarik perhatian pembaca.

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egregious
egregious
[Adjektiva]

bad in a noticeable and extreme way

mencolok, memalukan

mencolok, memalukan

Ex: His egregious disregard for safety regulations endangered the lives of his coworkers. 

Ketidakpeduliannya yang mencolok terhadap peraturan keselamatan membahayakan nyawa rekan kerjanya.

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puny
puny
[Adjektiva]

small and weak in strength or size

lemah, kecil

lemah, kecil

Ex: Despite his puny stature, he stood up to the bully with courage and determination. 

Meskipun perawakannya kecil, dia berdiri melawan pengganggu dengan keberanian dan tekad.

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derivative
derivative
[Adjektiva]

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

turunan,  meniru

turunan, meniru

Ex: The movie was enjoyable but too derivative of earlier classics. 

Filmnya menyenangkan tetapi terlalu turunan dari klasik sebelumnya.

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desultory
desultory
[Adjektiva]

disconnected and aimless in progression or execution

tidak teratur, kacau

tidak teratur, kacau

Ex: The meeting was desultory, with no agenda and constant digressions. 

Rapat itu tidak teratur, tanpa agenda dan dengan penyimpangan yang konstan.

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perfunctory
perfunctory
[Adjektiva]

done quickly and with minimal effort or care

superfisial, rutin

superfisial, rutin

Ex: The inspector's perfunctory review missed several safety violations. 

Tinjauan sambil lalu inspektur melewatkan beberapa pelanggaran keselamatan.

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cursory
cursory
[Adjektiva]

performed quickly and superficially, with little attention to detail

superfisial, cepat

superfisial, cepat

Ex: The editor's cursory review allowed typos to slip through. 

Tinjauan sekilas editor memungkinkan kesalahan ketik terlewat.

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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

kesuksesan sesaat, kesuksesan yang tidak bertahan lama

kesuksesan sesaat, kesuksesan yang tidak bertahan lama

Ex: His early popularity was not just a flash in the pan. 

Popularitas awalnya bukan hanya kesuksesan sesaat.

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a lick and a promise

a hasty or superficial effort at cleaning something, with the intention of doing it more thoroughly later

Ex: He gave his shoes a lick and a promise instead of polishing them properly. 
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bagatelle
bagatelle
[Kata benda]

a thing of trivial value or importance

hal sepele, hal remeh

hal sepele, hal remeh

Ex: The dispute over the parking space seemed a bagatelle in hindsight. 

Perselisihan tentang tempat parkir tampak seperti hal sepele dalam retrospeksi.

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to dabble
to dabble
[kata kerja]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

mencoba-coba, bersenang-senang

mencoba-coba, bersenang-senang

Ex: As a music enthusiast, he enjoyed dabbling in different instruments. 

Sebagai seorang penggemar musik, dia menikmati mencoba-coba berbagai instrumen.

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facile
facile
[Adjektiva]

achieved or performed without much effort

mudah

mudah

Ex: Her success in the exam was facile, as she had studied diligently and knew the material well. 

Kesuksesannya dalam ujian itu mudah, karena dia telah belajar dengan rajin dan mengetahui materi dengan baik.

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