Buku Total English - Lanjutan - Unit 3 - Referensi

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

alur, plot

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biografi

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

sketsa, rancangan

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mitos

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

cerita yang tidak masuk akal, dongeng

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

dongeng, cerita peri

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

legenda, cerita

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdot

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

gag, poin akhir

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

lelucon, guyonan

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

bohong kecil, bohong yang tidak berbahaya

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

kabar angin

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

gosip, berita tidak resmi

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

mengembangkan, menjelaskan

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

tipuan, kebohongan

having a tendency or inclination toward something

cenderung, rentan

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

melebih-lebihkan

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

terbaca, mudah dibaca

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

ketagihan, menderita kecanduan

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

mengharukan, menggugah

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

menarik, mendebarkan

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

kutu buku, pecinta buku

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

satu dimensi, linier

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

terlaris, bestseller

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

antusias, bersemangat

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

menggambarkan, menjelaskan

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

sekaligus, bertekad

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

mandiri, cukup untuk diri sendiri

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

kulit tebal, tidak peka

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

baik hati, dermawan

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

dingin, menyendiri

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

berorientasi karir, fokus pada karir

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

tenang, sehat pikiran

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

pelupa, lalai

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

farce, komedi

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

permainan kata, kalambur

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

kartun, animasi

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

humor hitam, humor kelam

unusual in a way that resembles a dream more than reality

surrealis, tidak nyata

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironi

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

melebih-lebihkan

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

satir, satiran

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

jalan buntu, situasi impasse

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

dingin, es

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

penerimaan, sambutan

feeling unwell or slightly ill

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

gejolak, kacau

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

garis tembak, garis api

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

berjuang, usaha keras

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

hangat, ramah

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind