Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Beban dan Penderitaan

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abominable

[Adjektiva]

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

mengerikan, terkutuk

Ex: His attempt at cooking resulted in an abominable dish that no one dared to eat .Mereka mengungkap tindakan **keji** penyalahgunaan di fasilitas tersebut.

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cloying

[Adjektiva]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

terlalu manis, membuat mual

Ex: The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth.Makanan penutup itu **terlalu manis**, meninggalkan rasa manis yang tidak enak di mulutnya.

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dissonance

[Kata benda]

a state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension

disonansi, ketidaksesuaian

Ex: The dissonance between her cheerful tone and the grim news was unsettling .**Disonansi** antara nada ceria-nya dan berita suram itu mengganggu.

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fetid

[Adjektiva]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

busuk, anyir

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing a fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .Sistem pembuangan limbah mengalami malfungsi, mengeluarkan bau **busuk** yang menyebar ke seluruh lingkungan.

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onerous

[Adjektiva]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

berat, sulit

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .Belajar untuk ujian pengacara sambil bekerja penuh waktu terbukti menjadi tantangan **berat** baginya.

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opprobrium

[Kata benda]

public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

aib publik, celaan umum

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sordid

[Adjektiva]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

jorok, hina

Ex: The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .Dokumenter itu mengungkap eksploitasi **keji** di balik kesuksesan perusahaan.

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squalor

[Kata benda]

a state of extreme filth or neglect

kekumuhan, kemelaratan

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stigma

[Kata benda]

a mark of shame attached to a person or condition, often resulting in exclusion or discrimination

stigma, aib

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .Dia mengatasi **stigma** masa lalunya dan membangun kembali hidupnya.

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detestable

[Adjektiva]

unequivocally deserving of intense dislike or hatred

terkutuk, dibenci

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malodorous

[Adjektiva]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

berbau busuk, anyir

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant became malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .Tumpukan sampah di belakang restoran menjadi **berbau busuk** dalam panas, menarik lalat dan hama.

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putrid

[Adjektiva]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

busuk, membusuk

Ex: After days in the sun , the putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .Setelah berhari-hari di bawah sinar matahari, sisa-sisa **busuk** dari hewan yang tertabrak tidak mungkin diabaikan.

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unruly

[Adjektiva]

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

bandel, sulit diatur

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vexing

[Adjektiva]

causing irritation, frustration, or distress

menjengkelkan, mengganggu

Ex: The vexing dilemma of choosing between career and family responsibilities weighed heavily on her mind .Dilema **menyebalkan** memilih antara karir dan tanggung jawab keluarga sangat membebani pikirannya.

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maladjusted

[Adjektiva]

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

tidak menyesuaikan diri, tidak seimbang

Ex: Her maladjusted behavior made it difficult for her to maintain stable relationships .Perilakunya yang **tidak dapat menyesuaikan diri** menyulitkannya untuk mempertahankan hubungan yang stabil.

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repugnant

[Adjektiva]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

menjijikkan, memuakkan

Ex: The repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .Komentar **menjijikkan** yang dibuat dalam diskusi mengungkap bias yang mengakar yang sulit diabaikan.

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obloquy

[Kata benda]

a condition of public shame or disgrace brought on by widespread verbal abuse or condemnation

aib, cela

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vexatious

[Adjektiva]

causing annoyance or distress

menyebalkan, mengganggu

Ex: The vexatious paperwork required for the application process was overwhelming .Dokumen **menyebalkan** yang diperlukan untuk proses aplikasi sangat membebani.

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affliction

[Kata benda]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

penderitaan, kesengsaraan

Ex: The affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .**Penderitaan** migrain membuatnya sulit berkonsentrasi dan mengganggu rutinitas hariannya.

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bane

[Kata benda]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

malapetaka, kutukan

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exigency

[Kata benda]

an urgent affair to deal with

kebutuhan mendesak, urusan mendesak

Ex: The exigency of the situation forced the team to work overtime to meet the deadline .**Kegentingan** situasi memaksa tim untuk bekerja lembur untuk memenuhi tenggat waktu.

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vexation

[Kata benda]

a person or thing that provokes annoyance, frustration, or distress

gangguan, kekesalan

Ex: The endless paperwork and bureaucracy at the government office were a significant source of vexation.Nada sombongnya adalah **sumber kejengkelan** yang konstan bagi rekan-rekannya.

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mortifying

[Adjektiva]

causing intense embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

memalukan, menghinakan

Ex: She gave a mortifying laugh when she realized everyone had heard her comment.Dia tertawa dengan **memalukan** ketika menyadari bahwa semua orang telah mendengar komentarnya.

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hapless

[Adjektiva]

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

malang, sial

Ex: The hapless employee seemed to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time , facing blame for things beyond his control .Karyawan **malang** itu sepertinya selalu berada di tempat yang salah pada waktu yang salah, menghadapi tuduhan untuk hal-hal di luar kendalinya.

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paroxysm

[Kata benda]

a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action

paroksisme, serangan

Ex: The sudden news sent him into a paroxysm of panic , his heart racing and thoughts spinning out of control .Berita tiba-tiba itu membuatnya mengalami **paroksisme** panik, jantungnya berdebar kencang dan pikirannya berputar di luar kendali.

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a pretty kettle of fish

[frasa]

a troublesome or unpleasant situation

Ex: A storm on the wedding day?That's a pretty kettle of fish.

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behind the eight ball

[frasa]

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.

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encumbrance

[Kata benda]

something burdensome or difficult to deal with

Ex: The lack of proper equipment in the research lab was a continual encumbrance to her groundbreaking experiments .

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out of one's depth

[frasa]

in a very nervous or frustrating state of mind in face of a problem or situation one knows very little or nothing about

Ex: He quickly realized he was out of his depth in the legal discussion.

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to leave somebody holding the bag

[frasa]

to be left in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often without any support or assistance

Ex: The politician tried to shift the blame onto his aides, leaving them holding the bag for the controversial decision.

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arduous

[Adjektiva]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

sulit, melelahkan

Ex: The research became an arduous job .Penelitian menjadi pekerjaan yang **berat**.

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on the carpet

[Adverbia]

severely criticized by someone in authority

ditegur dengan keras, dipanggil di karpet

Ex: He's on the carpet again — third time this month!Dia **di atas karpet** lagi — ketiga kalinya bulan ini!

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to travail

[kata kerja]

to work hard, often under challenging conditions

bekerja keras, bersusah payah

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the fat is in the fire

[kalimat]

said when an action has inevitable consequences

Ex: When the project's deadline was missed for the third time, the fat was in the fire, and the client threatened to terminate the contract.

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under a cloud of suspicion

[frasa]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The teacher had been under a cloud of suspicion since the cheating incident in the classroom, which led to her suspension.

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exigent

[Adjektiva]

requiring immediate action or attention due to urgency

mendesak, genting

Ex: She sent an exigent request for assistance when the system malfunctioned .Dia mengirim permintaan **mendesak** untuk bantuan ketika sistem mengalami malfungsi.

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Hobson's choice

[Kata benda]

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

pilihan Hobson, alternatif Hobson

Ex: The professor gave students a Hobson's choice for the final project: complete an extensive research paper or receive a failing grade.Profesor memberi siswa sebuah **pilihan Hobson** untuk proyek akhir: menyelesaikan makalah penelitian yang luas atau menerima nilai gagal.

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sword of damocles

[Kata benda]

a constant and looming threat of harm or disaster, especially one that could strike at any moment, often hanging over someone in a position of power or responsibility

pedang Damokles, ancaman konstan dan mengancam

Ex: The risk of injury is the sword of Damocles for every professional athlete .Risiko cedera adalah **pedang Damokles** bagi setiap atlet profesional.

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vicissitude

[Kata benda]

a change, often unexpected, in one's situation or fortune

perubahan, fluktuasi

Ex: We must navigate the vicissitudes of fortune with resilience and adaptability , embracing both the highs and lows as part of our journey .Hidup seniman penuh dengan **perubahan**, dari ketenaran hingga ketidakjelasan.

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to pay the piper

[frasa]

to face the consequences of one's behavior or actions

Ex: In the end, he had to pay the piper for his procrastination, facing the stress of last-minute work.

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ramification

[Kata benda]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

percabangan, konsekuensi tak terduga

Ex: The discovery of a security breach had immediate ramifications, prompting the company to enhance its cybersecurity measures .Penemuan pelanggaran keamanan memiliki **dampak** langsung, mendorong perusahaan untuk meningkatkan tindakan keamanan sibernya.

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to make bricks without straw

[frasa]

to be forced to do a difficult or impossible task without the necessary resources

Ex: As a manager, I know that it's important to provide my team with the tools and resources they need to succeed.You cannot make bricks without straw.

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