Buku Insight - Lanjutan - Wawasan Kosakata 7

Di sini Anda akan menemukan kata-kata dari Vocabulary Insight 7 di buku pelajaran Insight Advanced, seperti "perish", "forefront", "evocative", dll.

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highbrow

[Adjektiva]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelektual, berwawasan tinggi

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.Dia lebih menyukai diskusi **intelektual** tentang filosofi daripada media populer.

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pretentious

[Adjektiva]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

sok, sombong

Ex: Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .Sikapnya yang **sok** membuatnya terlihat tidak tulus di mata rekan-rekannya.

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intimidating

[Adjektiva]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

menakutkan, mengintimidasi

Ex: The towering officer had an intimidating presence .Petugas yang menjulang tinggi memiliki kehadiran yang **menakutkan**.

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dingy

[Adjektiva]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

gelap, kotor

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .Meskipun penampilannya **kumuh**, rumah tua itu memiliki pesona tertentu.

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dim

[Adjektiva]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

redup, kurang cahaya

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.Lorong itu **redup**, dengan hanya cahaya redup yang menyaring dari jendela.

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forefront

[Kata benda]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

terdepan, ujung tombak

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to perish

[kata kerja]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

tewas, meninggal secara tragis

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.Upaya untuk mencegah kecelakaan dan bencana bertujuan untuk mengurangi kemungkinan orang **tewas**.

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soppy

[Adjektiva]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

sentimental, melankolis

Ex: They shared a soppy moment , looking at old photographs .Mereka berbagi momen **sentimental**, melihat foto-foto lama.

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raucous

[Adjektiva]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

ribut, nyaring

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .Meskipun ada sorakan **riuh** dari kerumunan, tim kalah dalam pertandingan.

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obnoxious

[Adjektiva]

extremely unpleasant or rude

menjengkelkan, kasar

Ex: The obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .Kebiasaan **menjengkelkan** menginterupsi orang lain selama percakapan mengganggu semua orang dalam kelompok.

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compelling

[Adjektiva]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

meyakinkan, menarik

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .Argumennya yang **menyakinkan** mengubah banyak pendapat di ruangan itu.

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riveting

[Adjektiva]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

menarik, memikat

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes were riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .Adegan-adegan penuh aksi film itu **menarik**, membuat saya duduk di ujung kursi sepanjang film.

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witty

[Adjektiva]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

pintar, lucu

Ex: Her witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .Balasannya yang **cerdas** sering membuat orang lain terdiam, mengagumi kecerdasannya yang tajam.

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hilarious

[Adjektiva]

causing great amusement and laughter

lucu, menggelikan

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was simply hilarious.Cara mereka meniru satu sama lain sungguh **lucu**.

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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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conventional

[Adjektiva]

generally accepted and followed by many people

konvensional, tradisional

Ex: In some cultures , it 's conventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .Di beberapa budaya, **konvensional** untuk melepas sepatu sebelum memasuki rumah seseorang.

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enchanting

[Adjektiva]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

menawan, memikat

Ex: The enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .Melodi **memikat** dari seruling bergema di hutan, mengisi udara dengan rasa kagum dan sukacita.

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evocative

[Adjektiva]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

menggugah, mengingatkan

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .Karya seniman itu sangat **menggugah**, sehingga memunculkan kenangan cinta yang hilang.

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primitive

[Adjektiva]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitif, kuno

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .Ekosistem pulau masih mengandung spesies **primitif** yang tetap tidak berubah selama berabad-abad.

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intriguing

[Adjektiva]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

menarik, misterius

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .Kebiasaan aneh dan kepribadian eksentriknya membuatnya menjadi karakter **menarik** bagi tetangganya.

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to get off on the wrong foot

[frasa]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

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to swallow

[kata kerja]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

menelan, menerima tanpa mempertanyakan

Ex: He ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him .Dia selalu cepat **menelan** apa pun yang media katakan padanya.

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to back the right horse

[frasa]

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation , I think backed the right horse for a high-quality job .

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to hit the nail on the head

[frasa]

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.

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jaunty

[Adjektiva]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

riang, bersemangat

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.Dia merespons dengan lambaian **ceria**.

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frenetic

[Adjektiva]

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

frenetik, sibuk

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .Tawa **frenetik** anak-anak bergema di taman bermain.

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brisk

[Adjektiva]

quick and energetic in movement or action

cepat, bersemangat

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.Dia memberikan kuda itu **cepat** gosokan setelah mereka berkuda.

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soothing

[Adjektiva]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

menenangkan, menghibur

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.Menyeruput secangkir teh herbal hangat memiliki efek **menenangkan** pada perutnya yang tidak nyaman.

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amble

[Kata benda]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

jalan santai, jalan perlahan

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.**Jalan-jalan** santai melalui kebun raya memungkinkan mereka untuk menghargai keindahan bunga yang mekar.

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sluggish

[Adjektiva]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

lambat, malas

Ex: The sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .Aliran **lamban** itu hampir tidak bergerak, tersumbat oleh puing-puing setelah badai.

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uphill battle

[Kata benda]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

pertarungan sulit, perjuangan berat

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .Masuk ke industri hiburan bisa menjadi **pertarungan berat** bagi calon aktor. Dibutuhkan ketekunan, bakat, dan keberuntungan.

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