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Buku Total English - Lanjutan - Unit 3 - Referensi

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plot
[Kata benda]

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

alur, plot

alur, plot

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Kritikus memuji **alur** film untuk orisinalitas dan kedalamannya.
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biographical
[Adjektiva]

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

biografis, berkaitan dengan biografi

biografis, berkaitan dengan biografi

Ex: The library has an extensive collection of biographical works on historical figures .Perpustakaan memiliki koleksi luas karya **biografi** tentang tokoh-tokoh sejarah.
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sketch
[Kata benda]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

sketsa, gambaran

sketsa, gambaran

Ex: The historical sketch provided context for the main story .**Sketsa** sejarah memberikan konteks untuk cerita utama.
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fake
[Adjektiva]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

palsu, imitasi

palsu, imitasi

Ex: The company produced fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .Perusahaan memproduksi berlian **palsu** yang hampir tidak bisa dibedakan dari yang asli.
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myth
[Kata benda]

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

mitos, legenda

mitos, legenda

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Penduduk desa mewariskan **mitos** dari generasi ke generasi.
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tall story
[Kata benda]

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

cerita yang sulit dipercaya, cerita bohong

cerita yang sulit dipercaya, cerita bohong

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfather 's tall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure .Anak-anak terpesona oleh **cerita-cerita yang sulit dipercaya** kakek mereka tentang naga terbang dan harta karun tersembunyi.
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fairy tale
[Kata benda]

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 ajaib

dongeng, cerita ajaib

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .Koleksi perpustakaan mencakup berbagai macam buku **dongeng**, dari klasik abadi hingga cerita ulang modern.
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legend
[Kata benda]

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

legenda, mitos

legenda, mitos

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anecdote
[Kata benda]

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

anekdot, cerita pendek

anekdot, cerita pendek

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .Buku itu mencakup beberapa **anekdot** dari perjalanan penulis keliling dunia.
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punch line
[Kata benda]

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

punch line, akhir yang lucu

punch line, akhir yang lucu

Ex: The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .**Punch line** dari argumen itu sangat jelas sampai membuatku menggelengkan kepala.
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joke
[Kata benda]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

lelucon, gurauan

lelucon, gurauan

Ex: His attempt at a joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .Usahanya untuk **lelucon** gagal, dan tidak ada yang menganggapnya lucu.
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white lie
[Kata benda]

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

kebohongan putih, kebohongan kecil yang tidak berbahaya

kebohongan putih, kebohongan kecil yang tidak berbahaya

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Dia mengatakan kepada neneknya sebuah **kebohongan kecil**, berpura-pura menyukai sweater buatan tangan yang diterimanya sebagai hadiah.
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rumor
[Kata benda]

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

rumor, kabar angin

rumor, kabar angin

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gossip
[Kata benda]

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

gosip, gunjingan

gosip, gunjingan

Ex: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .Sulit untuk menghindari **gosip** di pertemuan keluarga, terutama ketika semua orang saling mengenal dengan sangat baik.
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to elaborate
[kata kerja]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

mengembangkan, menjelaskan secara rinci

mengembangkan, menjelaskan secara rinci

Ex: The scientist elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .Ilmuwan tersebut **menjelaskan secara rinci** metodologi yang digunakan dalam makalah penelitian untuk memfasilitasi replikasi oleh peneliti lain.
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hoax
[Kata benda]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

tipuan, kebohongan

tipuan, kebohongan

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Museum memamerkan artefak kuno yang dikatakan kemudian terbukti sebagai **tipuan**.
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prone
[Adjektiva]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

cenderung, mudah

cenderung, mudah

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .Tanpa perawatan rutin, mobil tua **rentan** terhadap kegagalan mekanis.
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exaggeration
[Kata benda]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

berlebihan, hiperbola

berlebihan, hiperbola

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Humor komedian mengandalkan **melebih-lebihkan** untuk membuat situasi sehari-hari lebih lucu.
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readable
[Adjektiva]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

terbaca, menyenangkan untuk dibaca

terbaca, menyenangkan untuk dibaca

Ex: She prefers readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .Dia lebih suka buku teks yang **mudah dibaca** yang menjelaskan konsep dengan jelas.
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hooked
[Adjektiva]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

kecanduan, ketagihan

kecanduan, ketagihan

Ex: She became hooked on painkillers after her surgery .Dia menjadi **kecanduan** obat pereda nyeri setelah operasinya.
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moving
[Adjektiva]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

mengharukan, menyentuh

mengharukan, menyentuh

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.Penampilan **mengharukan** oleh orkestra berhasil menangkap esensi emosi komposer dengan sempurna.
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gripping
[Adjektiva]

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

menarik, menggugah

menarik, menggugah

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.Podcast true-crime yang **menegangkan** menyelami detail kasus, membuat pendengar tidak sabar menunggu setiap episode baru.
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bookworm
[Kata benda]

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

kutu buku, pencinta buku

kutu buku, pencinta buku

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .Si **kutu buku** menghabiskan waktu berjam-jam menjelajahi toko buku.
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one-dimensional
[Adjektiva]

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

satu dimensi, linear

satu dimensi, linear

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in a one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .Para ilmuwan memodelkan objek dalam kerangka **satu dimensi** sebelum menambahkan kompleksitas.
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best-selling
[Adjektiva]

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

terlaris,  sukses

terlaris, sukses

Ex: The best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .Mainan **terlaris** musim liburan habis terjual di toko.
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avid
[Adjektiva]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

bersemangat, antusias

bersemangat, antusias

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .Pembelajar **bersemangat** terus-menerus mencari pengetahuan dan keterampilan baru untuk meningkatkan dirinya.
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to depict
[kata kerja]

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

menggambarkan,  melukiskan

menggambarkan, melukiskan

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .Seniman telah **menggambarkan** berbagai tradisi budaya sepanjang tahun.
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single-minded
[Adjektiva]

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

bertekad, bertekad bulat

bertekad, bertekad bulat

Ex: The team worked with a single-minded focus on completing the project .Tim bekerja dengan fokus **tunggal** pada penyelesaian proyek.
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self-sufficient
[Adjektiva]

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

mandiri,  independen

mandiri, independen

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .Program ini mendorong siswa untuk menjadi **mandiri** dengan mengembangkan keterampilan praktis untuk hidup mandiri.
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thick-skinned
[Adjektiva]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

berkulit tebal, tidak mudah terpengaruh oleh kritik

berkulit tebal, tidak mudah terpengaruh oleh kritik

Ex: Despite the criticism , he remained thick-skinned and continued with his plan .Meskipun ada kritik, dia tetap **berkulit tebal** dan melanjutkan rencananya.
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kind-hearted
[Adjektiva]

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

baik hati, murah hati

baik hati, murah hati

Ex: His kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger 's meal left a lasting impression .Gerakan **baik hati**-nya membayar makanan seorang asing meninggalkan kesan yang abadi.
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standoffish
[Adjektiva]

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

jauh, reserved

jauh, reserved

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.Dia mengira rasa malunya sebagai **keterasingan**, tapi dia hanya tidak nyaman dalam perkumpulan sosial besar.
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career-oriented
[Adjektiva]

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

berorientasi karier, fokus pada karier

berorientasi karier, fokus pada karier

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level-headed
[Adjektiva]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

tenang, bijaksana

tenang, bijaksana

Ex: He is known for his level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .Dia dikenal karena sifatnya yang **tenang**, bahkan dalam lingkungan yang penuh tekanan.
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absent-minded
[Adjektiva]

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

pelupa, lalai

pelupa, lalai

Ex: The artist 's absent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .Sikap **pelupa** seniman itu adalah tanda fokusnya yang dalam pada karya kreatifnya.
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farce
[Kata benda]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

farce, komedi slapstick

farce, komedi slapstick

Ex: Many comedies rely on farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .Banyak komedi mengandalkan **farce** untuk menciptakan humor yang berlebihan dan kekacauan.
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pun
[Kata benda]

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

permainan kata, pun

permainan kata, pun

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .**Permainan kata** dalam iklan itu sangat lucu sehingga menjadi viral di media sosial.
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cartoon
[Kata benda]

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

kartun, animasi

kartun, animasi

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning .Ketika saya masih kecil, saya biasa menonton **kartun** setiap Sabtu pagi.
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black humor
[Kata benda]

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 gelap, humor hitam

humor gelap, humor hitam

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine blended black humor with social criticism .Rutin komedian stand-up itu memadukan **humor gelap** dengan kritik sosial.
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surreal
[Adjektiva]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surreal, tidak nyata

surreal, tidak nyata

Ex: The surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .Desain **surreal** bangunan, dengan struktur yang menantang gravitasi, menjadi landmark di kota.
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irony
[Kata benda]

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

ironi

ironi

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .Melalui **ironi**, dia menunjukkan kelemahan dalam logika mereka tanpa menghina mereka secara langsung.
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exaggeration
[Kata benda]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

berlebihan, hiperbola

berlebihan, hiperbola

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .Humor komedian mengandalkan **melebih-lebihkan** untuk membuat situasi sehari-hari lebih lucu.
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satire
[Kata benda]

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

satir, ironi

satir, ironi

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.**Satir** bisa menjadi alat yang kuat untuk komentar sosial dan perubahan.
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to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: As the third generation in the family business, he was proud to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
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dead end
[Kata benda]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

jalan buntu, titik mati

jalan buntu, titik mati

Ex: The negotiations have reached a dead end, with no progress made on either side .Perundingan telah mencapai **jalan buntu**, tanpa kemajuan yang dibuat oleh kedua belah pihak.
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frosty
[Adjektiva]

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

dingin, jauh

dingin, jauh

Ex: The frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .Keheningan **dingin** yang mengikuti komentarnya menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada yang setuju dengannya.
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reception
[Kata benda]

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

sambutan, penerimaan

sambutan, penerimaan

Ex: The book ’s reception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .**Penerimaan** buku di dunia sastra sangat positif.
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feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
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stormy
[Adjektiva]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

berbadai, bergelora

berbadai, bergelora

Ex: The stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .Pertukaran **bergolak** meninggalkan semua orang merasa tegang dan gelisah.
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to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
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firing line
[Kata benda]

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

garis tembak, garis depan

garis tembak, garis depan

Ex: The coach found himself in the firing line after the team ’s poor performance .Pelatih menemukan dirinya dalam **garis tembak** setelah kinerja buruk tim.
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to struggle
[kata kerja]

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

berjuang, berusaha keras

berjuang, berusaha keras

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .Saat ini, para pendaki **berjuang** untuk mencapai puncak.
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warm
[Adjektiva]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

hangat, ramah

hangat, ramah

Ex: The community 's warm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .Tanggapan **hangat** masyarakat terhadap acara amal melebihi harapan.
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to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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