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Bahasa Inggris dan Pengetahuan Dunia ACT - Makna Kiasan

Pelajari kosakata ACT untuk bahasa kiasan, termasuk makna nonliteral, penggunaan metaforis, gagasan tersirat, dan ungkapan yang bergantung pada konteks.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
distillation
distillation
[Kata benda]

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

penyulingan, pemurnian

penyulingan, pemurnian

Ex: The book is a distillation of the author's wisdom, offering practical advice on living a fulfilling life. 

Buku ini adalah distilasi dari kebijaksanaan penulis, menawarkan nasihat praktis untuk hidup yang memuaskan.

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snap
snap
[Kata benda]

something that is very easy to do

hal mudah, pekerjaan mudah

hal mudah, pekerjaan mudah

Ex: Daniel said the repair would be a snap. 
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spike
spike
[Kata benda]

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

lonjakan, peningkatan tiba-tiba

lonjakan, peningkatan tiba-tiba

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driver
driver
[Kata benda]

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

faktor, penggerak

faktor, penggerak

Ex: Economic growth is often seen as a key driver of job creation. 
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twist
twist
[Kata benda]

an unexpected change or development in a situation or story

twist, perkembangan tak terduga

twist, perkembangan tak terduga

Ex: There was another dramatic twist in the negotiations. 
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ammunition
ammunition
[Kata benda]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

amunisi, argumen

amunisi, argumen

Ex: They used historical examples as ammunition to support their argument in the meeting. 

Mereka menggunakan contoh-contoh sejarah sebagai amunisi untuk mendukung argumen mereka dalam pertemuan.

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departure
departure
[Kata benda]

a change from what is usual, traditional, expected, or previously done

penyimpangan,  perubahan

penyimpangan, perubahan

Ex: The informal format was a significant departure from tradition. 
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reception
reception
[Kata benda]

the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

sambutan, penerimaan

sambutan, penerimaan

Ex: The singer was surprised by the enthusiastic reception she received. 
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input
input
[Kata benda]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

masukan, kontribusi

masukan, kontribusi

Ex: The data gathered from the experiment provided crucial input for the research project. 
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sway
sway
[Kata benda]

the influence or control over someone or something

pengaruh, kendali

pengaruh, kendali

Ex: His expert opinion carries a lot of sway in the scientific community. 
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ill
ill
[Kata benda]

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

kejahatan, masalah

kejahatan, masalah

Ex: The community faced several social ills, including poverty and unemployment. 
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miscarriage
miscarriage
[Kata benda]

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

kegagalan, keguguran

kegagalan, keguguran

Ex: Despite careful planning, the product launch suffered a miscarriage because of technical problems. 

Meskipun perencanaan yang hati-hati, peluncuran produk mengalami keguguran karena masalah teknis.

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turn
turn
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a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

peralihan, perubahan

peralihan, perubahan

Ex: The turn of the century brought significant technological advancements that reshaped society. 
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reflexion
reflexion
[Kata benda]

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

perenungan

perenungan

Ex: His solo hike offered him time for personal reflexion on recent challenges. 

Pendakian solonya memberinya waktu untuk perenungan pribadi tentang tantangan terkini.

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assembly
assembly
[Kata benda]

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

perakitan

perakitan

Ex: The bicycle came as an assembly of parts that needed to be assembled at home. 
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record
record
[Kata benda]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

rekaman, piringan hitam

rekaman, piringan hitam

Ex: He started a small business selling records and vintage audio equipment. 
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retreat
retreat
[Kata benda]

a period spent away from ordinary activities for rest, reflection, meditation, or spiritual renewal

retret,  retret spiritual

retret, retret spiritual

Ex: Daniel went on a weekend retreat to reflect on his goals. 
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bare
bare
[Adjektiva]

offering no protection or refuge

telanjang, tanpa perlindungan

telanjang, tanpa perlindungan

Ex: The shipwreck survivors found themselves on a bare, uninhabited island. 
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sensitive
sensitive
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relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensitif, rahasia

sensitif, rahasia

Ex: The diplomat's sensitive conversations were conducted in secure, classified settings. 
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harsh
harsh
[Adjektiva]

severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

keras,  sulit

keras, sulit

Ex: The new law imposes harsh penalties for serious violations. 
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crisp
crisp
[Adjektiva]

effectively concise in expression

ringkas, jelas

ringkas, jelas

Ex: Her responses in the meeting were crisp and left no room for misunderstanding. 
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meteoric
meteoric
[Adjektiva]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

cepat, meteorik

cepat, meteorik

Ex: The athlete’s meteoric performance during the tournament earned him a spot on the national team. 

Penampilan meteorik atlet selama turnamen membuatnya mendapatkan tempat di tim nasional.

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accessible
accessible
[Adjektiva]

easily understood or readable with comprehension

terjangkau, mudah dipahami

terjangkau, mudah dipahami

Ex: The professor's lecture was very accessible, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-grasp ideas. 

Kuliah profesor sangat terjangkau, memecah konsep-konsep kompleks menjadi ide-ide yang mudah dipahami.

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infectious
infectious
[Adjektiva]

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

menular, mempengaruhi

menular, mempengaruhi

Ex: The community leader's passion for environmental conservation was infectious, mobilizing residents to take action. 

Semangat pemimpin komunitas untuk konservasi lingkungan sangat menular, memobilisasi warga untuk bertindak.

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sacred
sacred
[Adjektiva]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

suci, keramat

suci, keramat

Ex: The sacred bond between siblings grew stronger over the years. 

Ikatan suci antara saudara kandung semakin kuat dari tahun ke tahun.

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sharp
sharp
[Adjektiva]

able to understand and notice things quickly

tajam, cerdas

tajam, cerdas

Ex: Even at an old age, his mind was as sharp as ever, solving puzzles with ease. 
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oceanic
oceanic
[Adjektiva]

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

samudera, luas seperti samudera

samudera, luas seperti samudera

Ex: The actor's performance spanned an oceanic range of emotions, from joy to profound sadness. 

Penampilan aktor tersebut mencakup rentang lautan emosi, dari kebahagiaan hingga kesedihan yang mendalam.

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to skip
to skip
[kata kerja]

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

melewati, melompat

melewati, melompat

Ex: The streaming platform allows users to skip to specific scenes in a movie or TV show with ease. 
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to exhibit
to exhibit
[kata kerja]

to show or display a quality, characteristic, behavior, sign, or condition

menunjukkan,  memperlihatkan

menunjukkan, memperlihatkan

Ex: Emma exhibited strong leadership skills during the project. 
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to unleash
to unleash
[kata kerja]

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

melepaskan, mengungkapkan

melepaskan, mengungkapkan

Ex: The comedian's joke unleashed laughter across the entire audience. 

Lelucon komedian itu melepaskan tawa di seluruh penonton.

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to cost
to cost
[kata kerja]

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

menghabiskan, mengakibatkan

menghabiskan, mengakibatkan

Ex: Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments. 
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to surrender
to surrender
[kata kerja]

to give up possession or control of something, especially because of force, pressure, or an official demand

menyerahkan,  melepaskan

menyerahkan, melepaskan

Ex: Daniel refused to surrender control of the company. 
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to consult
to consult
[kata kerja]

to look at a source of information in order to find or verify something

konsultasi, memeriksa

konsultasi, memeriksa

Ex: Daniel consulted several historical records for his research. 
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to portray
to portray
[kata kerja]

to describe someone or something in words in a particular way

menggambarkan,  melukiskan

menggambarkan, melukiskan

Ex: She portrays her childhood as a period of constant change. 
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to drive
to drive
[kata kerja]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

mendorong, mengemudikan

mendorong, mengemudikan

Ex: Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care. 
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to render
to render
[kata kerja]

to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

menggambarkan,  melukiskan

menggambarkan, melukiskan

Ex: She rendered the face with only a few pencil lines. 
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to appreciate
to appreciate
[kata kerja]

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

menghargai, memahami

menghargai, memahami

Ex: She came to appreciate his sense of humor after spending more time with him. 
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to witness
to witness
[kata kerja]

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

menyaksikan, menjadi saksi

menyaksikan, menjadi saksi

Ex: She witnessed the transformation of the abandoned building into a vibrant community center. 
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to spark
to spark
[kata kerja]

to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

memicu,  mencetuskan

memicu, mencetuskan

Ex: Her question sparked my interest in astronomy. 
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to run
to run
[kata kerja]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

mengelola, mengurus

mengelola, mengurus

Ex: Employees hope for changes in how the company is run. 
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to hold
to hold
[kata kerja]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

memegang, memiliki

memegang, memiliki

Ex: He holds radical views on economic reform. 
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to simmer
to simmer
[kata kerja]

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

mendidih perlahan, bergejolak

mendidih perlahan, bergejolak

Ex: His anger simmered just beneath the surface, evident in his clipped responses and tense posture. 

Kemarahannya mendidih tepat di bawah permukaan, terlihat dari jawaban singkatnya dan postur tubuh yang tegang.

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to lace
to lace
[kata kerja]

to include or mix a particular quality, element, or characteristic throughout something

mencampur, membumbui

mencampur, membumbui

Ex: Her comments were laced with sarcasm. 
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to capture
to capture
[kata kerja]

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

menangkap, mengungkapkan

menangkap, mengungkapkan

Ex: The painting beautifully captured the peacefulness of the countryside. 
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to shadow
to shadow
[kata kerja]

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

mengikuti dari dekat, mengamati dari dekat

mengikuti dari dekat, mengamati dari dekat

Ex: The intern was assigned to shadow the senior manager to learn the ropes of the new project. 
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to relieve
to relieve
[kata kerja]

to take something from someone, especially by stealing it

mengutil,  mencopet

mengutil, mencopet

Ex: Someone relieved Sarah of her phone while she was distracted. 
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to reign
to reign
[kata kerja]

to be dominant, widespread, or generally present in a place or situation

berkuasa,  merajalela

berkuasa, merajalela

Ex: A sense of calm reigned over the village. 
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to plant
to plant
[kata kerja]

to put or position something securely

menanam, meletakkan

menanam, meletakkan

Ex: The gardener planted stakes around the fragile saplings to protect them from strong winds. 
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to brighten
to brighten
[kata kerja]

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

cerah, menjadi lebih terang

cerah, menjadi lebih terang

Ex: As the clouds cleared, the day gradually brightened. 

Saat awan menghilang, hari secara bertahap cerah.

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to stir
to stir
[kata kerja]

to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

menggerakkan, mengharukan

menggerakkan, mengharukan

Ex: The song stirred powerful memories in Daniel. 
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to boast
to boast
[kata kerja]

to have or possess an impressive or desirable feature, quality, or achievement

memiliki,  menyediakan

memiliki, menyediakan

Ex: This laptop boasts a powerful processor and a long battery life. 
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to crack
to crack
[kata kerja]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

mengungkapkan, membocorkan

mengungkapkan, membocorkan

Ex: Despite his efforts to keep it a secret, he cracked and told his friends about the surprise party. 
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to accommodate
to accommodate
[kata kerja]

to adjust something so that a particular need, situation, or circumstance can be taken into account

menyesuaikan,  mengakomodasi

menyesuaikan, mengakomodasi

Ex: The design can be adjusted to accommodate different screen sizes. 
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to wire
to wire
[kata kerja]

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

memprogram, mengkondisikan

memprogram, mengkondisikan

Ex: From a young age, he was wired to be curious and always asked questions about how things worked. 
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to insulate
to insulate
[kata kerja]

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

mengisolasi, melindungi

mengisolasi, melindungi

Ex: She insulates her personal life from her work to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Dia mengisolasi kehidupan pribadinya dari pekerjaannya untuk menjaga keseimbangan kerja dan hidup yang sehat.

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to devour
to devour
[kata kerja]

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

melahap, membaca dengan penuh semangat dan cepat

melahap, membaca dengan penuh semangat dan cepat

Ex: He devoured the biography of his favorite musician, fascinated by the artist's life and career. 

Dia melahap biografi musisi favoritnya, terpesona oleh kehidupan dan karier sang artis.

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to strip
to strip
[kata kerja]

to take away someone's possessions or assets

merampas, mencabut

merampas, mencabut

Ex: In some cases, a court order may strip a parent of custody rights. 
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to sever
to sever
[kata kerja]

to end a connection or relationship completely

memutuskan, mengakhiri

memutuskan, mengakhiri

Ex: The political scandal led to the senator's decision to sever his affiliation with the party. 

Skandal politik itu menyebabkan senator memutuskan untuk memutuskan afiliasinya dengan partai.

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to decorate
to decorate
[kata kerja]

to officially honor someone by awarding them a medal or similar distinction

menganugerahkan medali,  menghiasi

menganugerahkan medali, menghiasi

Ex: The government decorated Maria for exceptional courage. 
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to descend
to descend
[kata kerja]

to have a particular person, family, or group among one's ancestors

berasal dari,  merupakan keturunan

berasal dari, merupakan keturunan

Ex: Many members of the community descend from the same small group of families. 
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to frame
to frame
[kata kerja]

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

menyusun, mengatur

menyusun, mengatur

Ex: The committee framed a new policy to address environmental sustainability within the organization. 
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