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1. VOCABULARY

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Abandon (verb) : meninggalkan
Definition : to give up without intending to or
claim again
Synonym : leave, run out, bust out, but out,
walk out
Adolescent (noun) : remaja
Definition : the period between childhood
and adulthood
Synonym : juvenile, adolescent, adult
Ancestor (noun): leluhur, nenek moyang
Definition : a person from whom one is
descended
Synonym : ancestry, forefather, progenitor,
descent
Aqueduct (noun): terowongan air
Definition : artificial channel for carrying
water, sometimes in the form of a
bridge supported by tall columns
across a valley
Synonym : conduit, channel, course, duct,
pipeline, waterworks
Assail (verb) : menyerang
Definition : to attack with harsh, often
insulting language; to set upon
with violent force
Synonym : attack, strike, assault, beset
Atrocity (noun) : kekejaman
Definition : a monstrous offense or evil

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 Synonym : cruelty, violence, brutality,
atrocity, severity, savagery
Aviation (noun) : penerbangan
Definition : airplane manufacture,
development, and design
Synonym : flight, air travel, piloting
Azure (adjective): biru langit
Definition : deep blue color
Synonym : sky-blue, skyey
B
Bestow (verb) : melimpahkan, Menganugerahi
Definition : to convey as a gift – usually used
with on or upon
Synonym : endue, indue
Bicentennial (adjective): dua abad
Definition : lasting two hundred years or
occurring every two hundred
years
Synonym : two centuries
Bipedal (adjective) : berkaki dua
Definition : a two footed animal
Synonym : biped, two-footed, two-legged
Blemish (noun) : cacat, cela
Definition : something that mars the
appearance
Synonym : imperfection, flaw, defect, fault,
deformity, discoloration,
disfigurement, bruise, scar
Bogus (adjective) : palsu, gadungan
Definition : fraudulently or deceptively
mitative

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 Synonym : fake, spurious, false, fraudulent,
sham, deceptive, counterfeit
Bombard (verb) : membombardir
Definition : to direct a concentrated
outpouring at something such as
missiles, words, or blows
Synonym : shell, pound, blitz, strafe, bomb,
assail, attack, assault, batter
Breadth (noun) : luasnya
Definition : the extent of something from side
to side
Synonym : extend, width, broadness
Bristle (noun) : bulu
Definition : a short stiff coarse hair or
filament
Synonym : fur, feather, hair
Burgeoning (adjective): berkembang
Definition : to become greater in number,
amount, or intensity
Synonym : flourish, thrive, prosper, improve,
develop, expand
C
Calisthenic (adjective): gerak badan
Definition : fitness exercises
Synonym : exercise, training
Catastrophic (adjective): bencana
Definition : a violent and sudden change in a
feature of the earth
Synonym : disastrous, calamitous,
cataclysmic, apocalyptic
Clairvoyance (noun) : kewaskitaan, kewaspadaan

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 Definition : the supposed ability to perceive
things that are not in sight or that
cannot be seen
Synonym : extrasensory perception, sixth
sense
Coherent (adjective) : koheren, masuk akal
Definition : logically connected, consistent
Synonym : reasonable, plausible
Cold-shoulder (verb) : mengabaikan
Definition : to give intentionally cold or
unsympathetic treatment
Synonym : think nothing of, ignore
Comprise of (verb) : terdiri dari
Definition : to have as integral parts
Synonym : consist of
Conjure up (verb) : membayangkan
Definition : imagine or contrive
Synonym : imagine, adumbrate
Counterpart (noun) : pasangan
Definition : something possessing the same
or almost the same characteristics
as something else
Synonym : partner, pair, mate, set, double
Covet (verb) : mendambakan
Definition : characterized as having an
inordinate desire for what belongs
to another
Synonym : desire, yearn for, crave
Cowhand (noun) : gembala sapi
Definition : a cowboy; one who tends cows
Synonym : cowherd, cowboy

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 Cull (noun) : menyisihkan
Definition : something rejected especially as
being inferior or worthless
Synonym : set aside, put aside, set apart
D
Decry (verb) : mengutuk, mencela
Definition : to consider or treat as small or
unimportant
Synonym : denounce, reproach, criticize,
keelhaul, humiliate
Deflect (verb) : membelokkan
Definition : to turn aside especially from a
straight course or fixed direction
Synonym : turn aside/away, divert, avert
Denouncing (verb) : mencela
Definition : to find fault with; to make an
accusation against
Synonym : reproach, criticize, keelhaul,
attack, flog
Derogatory (adjective): yang menghina
Definition : tending or intending to belittle
Synonym : insulting
Destabilize (verb) : merusuhi, memperusuh
Definition : to take out of balance so as to
make it unstable
Synonym : undermine, weaken, damage,
subvert, sabotage, unsettle, upset,
disrupt
Deviance (noun) : penyimpangan
Definition : the condition of being abnormal

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 Synonym : deviation, abberation, distortion,
drift
Dilute (verb) : mengencerkan
Definition : lower than its normal strength or
concentration due to a mixture
Synonym : thin, water
Disenchant (verb) : mengecewakan
Definition : disappoint; dissatisfy
Synonym : disappoint, disenchant, frustrate,
disillusion, disillusionize, chagrin
Distinguishable (adjective): yang dapat dibedakan
Definition : making noticeable or different
from something else
Synonym : discernible, recognizable,
identifiable, detectable
Dye (noun) : pewarna
Definition : something that gives color
Synonym : stain, colorant, coloring, color,
dyestuff, pigment, tint
E
Easternmost (adjective): paling timur
Definition : the farthest east of a boundary or
territory
Synonym : eastmost
Eerie (adjective) : ngeri, seram
Definition : of a mysteriously strange and
usually frightening nature
Synonym : uncanny, sinister, ghostly,
unnatural, unearthly,
supernatural, otherworldly,
strange

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 Eloquent (adjective) : fasih
Definition : vividly or movingly expressive or
revealing; person marked by
forceful and fluent expression
Synonym : fluent, articulate, expressive,
silver-tongued, persuasive, strong
Embezzlement (noun) : penggelapan
Definition : to steal money entrusted to one's
care
Synonym : misappropriation, theft, stealing,
robbery, thieving, pilfering,
purloining, pilferage
Engulf (verb) : menelan, melanda
Definition : to flow over completely
Synonym : inundate, flood, deluge, immerse,
swamp, swallow up, submerge,
bury, envelop, overwhelm
Equidistant (adjective): sama jauhnya
Definition : being the same distance as
something else
Synonym : equal distance
Equilibrium (noun) : kesetimbangan,
keseimbangan
Definition : a stable state characterized by the
cancellation of all forces by equal
opposing forces
Synonym : balance, harmony, equilibration
Erode (verb) : mengauskan
Definition : to consume gradually, as by
chemical reaction, friction, etc.
Synonym : fret, wear out, wear

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Extirpate (verb) : membasmi habis-habisan
Definition : to destroy completely, to wipe out
Synonym : weed out, destroy, eradicate,
stamp out, root out, wipe out
Extol (verb) : memuji, mendewakan
Definition : to pay tributes or homage to; to
honor (a diety) in religious
worship
Synonym : deify, divinify, idolize, divinize,
worship
F
Fallout (noun) : reruntuhan radioaktif
Definition : radioactive nuclear debris
Synonym : repercussion, reverberation,
aftermath, effect, consequence
Far-flung (adjective) : luas sekali
Definition : widely spread or distributed
Synonym : immense
Feasible (adjective) : dapat dikerjakan, layak
Definition : capable of occurring or being
done
Synonym : doable, workable, enforceable
Fidelity (noun) : kesetiaan, ketaatan
Definition : faithfulness or devotion to a
person, a cause, obligations, or
duties
Synonym : loyalty, allegiance, obedience,
homage, fealty
Flippant (adjective) : sembrono
Definition : lacking proper respect or
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 Synonym : reckless, frivolous, careless,
casual, haphazard
Flock (verb) : kawanan
Definition : a very large number of things
grouped together
Synonym : herd, swarm, bevy, covey, gaggle
Frigid (adjective) : dingin
Definition : very cold; lacking all friendliness
and warmth
Synonym : very cold, bitterly cold, bitter,
freezing, frozen, frosty, icy, gelid,
chilly, chill, wintry
Frontier (noun) : perbatasan
Definition : a region that forms the margin of
settled or developed territory
Synonym : border, boundary, borderline,
dividing line, demarcation line,
perimeter, limit, edge, rim, bounds
Fugitive (noun) : buronan, pelarian
Definition : one who flees, as from home,
confinement, captivity, justice, etc.
Synonym : escapee, runaway, deserter,
absconder, refugee
Fuselage (noun): badan pesawat terbang
Definition : the central body portion of an
airplane designed to accommodate
passengers, crew, and cargo
Synonym : -
G
Gargantuan (adjective): raksasa
Definition : of extraordinary size and power

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 Synonym : giant, gigantic, giantlike, colossal,
titanic
Gaunt (noun) : kurus kering
Definition : having little flesh or fat on the
body
Synonym : emaciated, haggard, scrawny,
scraggy
Gizzard (noun) : empedal
Definition : a muscular organ which is part of
a bird's stomach
Synonym : gall, bile
Go into effect (verb phrase): berlaku
Definition : to put into action or use; to carry
out the functions, requirements, or
terms of something, especially
laws or regulations
Synonym : apply, be in effect
Grasp the main point (verb phrase): memahami
maksud
Definition : to perceive and recognize the
meaning of
Synonym : apprehend, understand
Gravitate toward (verb phrase): cenderung
Definition : to have a tendency toward
Synonym : tend to
Gregariousness (noun): suka berteman
Definition : the act of associating with others
of one's kind
Synonym : friendliness
Groundbreaking (adjective): terobosan

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 Definition : characterized as being a new idea,
method, or device: innovative
Synonym : innovative, fresh, unusual,
unprecedented, inventive,
advanced, state-of-the-art,
pioneering, revolutionary
Gutter (noun) : selokan, got
Definition : shallow trough along the eaves of
the house; or a channel at the side
of a street to drain off rainwater
Synonym : ditch, gully, drain, runnel, brook
H
Haggle (verb) : tawar-menawar
Definition : to negotiate over the terms of a
purchase, agreement, or contract
Synonym : bargain, negotiate, dicker,
quibble, wrangle
Hail (verb) : mengelu-elukan
Definition : to greet with enthusiastic
approval: praise, acclaim
Synonym : welcome
Hamper by (verb) : menghambat
Definition : the interfere with the progress of
Synonym : bar, choke, hold up, obstruct,
detain
Hatch (verb) : menetas
Definition : to cause to come into existence
Synonym : crack open, incubate
Headfirst (adverb) : kepala lebih dulu
Definition : with the head foremost
Synonym : headlong

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Herald (verb) : meramalkan, menandakan
Definition : to make known the presence or
arrival of
Synonym : foretell, betoken, portend, herald,
promise, pledge
Hijack (verb) : membajak
Definition : to steal by stopping a vehicle on
the highway; to commandeer a
flying airplane especially by
coercing the pilot at gunpoint
Synonym : plow, plough, fallow, grub,
plunder
Hoodlum (noun) : penjahat
Definition : gangster, thug, goon
Synonym : thug, lout, delinquent, vandal,
ruffian, hooligan, lowlife, gangster,
crook, mobster, criminal, tough,
bruiser, hardman, goon, hood,
punk, rowdy
Hurtle (verb) : membanting
Definition : to move rapidly or forcefully
Synonym : throw, slash, hurtle, swerve
Hypoxia (noun) : hipoksia, kekurangan oksigen
dalam jaringan
Definition : a deficiency of oxygen reaching
the tissues of the body
Synonym : -
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Idiosyncrasy (noun) : keistimewaan, keanehan
Definition : a peculiar behavior

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 Synonym : distinction, feature, idiosyncrasy,
singularity
Ill-founded (adjective) : yang berdasar lemah
Definition : having no basis or foundation in
fact
Synonym : weak-based
Immersion (noun) : pencelupan
Definition : the act of someone or something
being absorbed or involved
Synonym : dyeing
Imperceptible (adjective): tidak kelihatan
Definition : so small as to be undiscernible
Synonym : invisible, unseen
In accordance with (prepositional phrase): sesuai
dengan
Definition : so as the state of individuals who
are in utter agreement
Synonym : in accord with, according to, in
concert with, in consonance with
Ingenuity (noun) : kecerdikan, kecerdasan
Definition : skill or cleverness in devising or
combining; inventiveness
Synonym : cunning, cleverness, aptitude,
aptness, brains
Innate (adjective) : asli, bawaan lahir
Definition : possessed at birth; of or arising
from the most basic structure of an
individual.
Synonym : born, inbred, inherent,
indwelling, natural
Insistently (adverb) : bertubi-tubi

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 Definition : so as to compel immediate action
or attention
Synonym : repeatedly
Invoke (verb) : meminta, memohon
Definition : bring about, cause
Synonym : cite, refer to, adduce, instance,
resort to, have recourse to, turn to
Inwardly (adverb) : dalam hati
Definition : in the mind or heart; privately;
secretly
Synonym : inside, within, internally
K
Keen (adjective) : tajam, jeli
Definition : possessing or displaying
perceptions of great accuracy and
sensitivity; mentally quick
Synonym : sharp, careful
Kin (noun) : sanak saudara
Definition : a person connected to another
person by blood
Synonym : relatives, relations, family
(members), kindred, kith and kin,
flesh and blood, nearest and
dearest, kinsfolk, kinsmen,
kinswomen
L
Laden (adjective) : memuat
Definition : to load, to pile on, as burden or
freight
Synonym : load, burden, weigh down,
encumber, overload

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 Lament (noun) : keluh-kesah
Definition : a crying out in grief; complaint
Synonym : wail, wailing, lamentation, moan,
moaning, weeping, crying, sob,
sobbing, keening, jeremiad,
complaint
Latchkey (adjective) : anak yang ditinggal orang tua
bekerja
Definition : relating to a young child of
working parents who must spend
part of the day unsupervised as at
home
Synonym : unsupervised kid
Laureate (noun) : pemenang hadiah
Definition : the recipient of honor or
recognition for achievement in an
art or science
Synonym : prizewinner
Legume (noun) : tumbuhan polong
Definition : the fruit or seed of leguminous
plants (as peas or beans) used for
food
Synonym : herb, salad
Liaison (noun) : hubungan terlarang
Definition : a sexual relationship prohibited
by law
Synonym : love affair, intimacy
Limnologist (noun) : limnologi, ahli kehidupan di
air tawar
Definition : a scientist who studies life in
fresh water

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 Synonym : scientist
Lofty (adjective) : tinggi sekali
Definition : extending to a great height
Synonym : towering, soaring, skyscraping
Loom (verb) : tampak kurang jelas
Definition : to be imminent-about to occur at
any moment, being or occurring in
the time ahead
Synonym : come into view, take shape,
materialize, reveal itself
Luminescent (adjective): berkilau, bercahaya
Definition : the natural emission of light by an
insect or animal
Synonym : sparkling, shiny, luminous
Lynch (verb) : menghukum mati tanpa diadili
Definition : the act of putting a person to
death without a legal trial
Synonym : execute illegally, hang, kill, string
up
M
Magnanimity (noun) : kemurahan hati
Definition : the quality or state of being
generous
Synonym : generosity, mercy, charity, favor
Makeshift (adjective) : sementara
Definition : characterized as an usually crude
and temporary substitute for
something: resource
Synonym : temporary, provisional, interim,
stopgap
Malice (noun) : kedengkian

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 Definition : a desire to harm others or to see
others suffer
Synonym : spite, malevolence, ill will,
vindictiveness, vengefulness,
revenge, malignity
Map out (verb) : mengatur
Definition : to show graphically the direction
or location of, as by using
coordinates
Synonym : set, arrange, organize, manage,
regulate
Marsh (noun) : rawa, paya
Definition : a usually low-lying area of
waterlogged ground and standing
water
Synonym : swamp, marshland, bog, peat bog,
muskeg, swampland
Massacre (noun) : pembunuhan besar- besaran,
pembantaian
Definition : the savage killing of many victims
Synonym : overkill, slaughter, bloodshed,
carnage, battue
Menace (noun) : ancaman
Definition : regarded as a danger to someone
or something
Synonym : threat, impendence
Misnomer (noun) : nama yang salah
Definition : a wrong name or designation
Synonym : inaccurate name
Mnemonic (adjective) : yang membantu
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 Definition : a technique or system of
improving the memory by the use
of certain formulas
Synonym : -
Muzzle (noun) : moncong
Definition : a device, as of straps, fastened
over the mouth of an animal to
prevent its biting or eating
Synonym : snout, nose, mouth, maw
N
Nag (verb) : mengomel
Definition : to scold or find fault constantly
Synonym : harass, badger, harry, criticize
Navigable (adjective) : yang dapat dikemudikan
Definition : capable of being passed,
traversed, or crossed
Synonym : passable, negotiable, traversable,
clear, open, unobstructed,
unblocked
Newfangled (adjective): model baru
Definition : showing marked departure from
previous practice
Synonym : new, the latest, modern
Nobility (noun) : kaum bangsawan
Definition : the quality or state of possessing
outstanding qualities in character,
quality, or rank
Synonym : aristocracy, noblesse, notables,
peerage
Notch (noun) : takik, torehan

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 Definition : a v-shaped indentation of an edge
or surface
Synonym : incision, nick, hack, nock, score
Nuptial (adjective) : upacara perkawinan
Definition : of or relating to marriage or the
marriage ceremony; characteristic
of or occurring in the breeding
season
Synonym : matrimonial, marital, marriage,
wedding, conjugal, bridal, married,
wedded, connubial, spousal
O
Obstacle (noun) : hambatan, rintangan
Definition : something that impedes or
prevents entry or passage
Synonym : barrier, hurdle, stumbling block,
obstruction, bar, block,
impediment, hindrance, snag
Oratorical (adjective) : berhubungan dengan
kecakapan berbicara di depan
umum
Definition : of or relating to the art of public
speaking
Synonym : rhetorical, grandiloquent,
magniloquent, high-flown,
orotund
Oscillate (verb) : terombang-ambing
Definition : to move back and forth with a
steady rhythm
Synonym : swing, swing back and forth,
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Outreach (adjective) ; yang mencapai
Definition : reaching out or extending
Synonym : extending
Outwardly (adverb) : lahiriah
Definition : toward or on the outside; in
regard to external appearance or
action
Synonym: externally, on the surface,
superficially, on the face of it, to all
intents and purposes, apparently,
ostensibly, seemingly
Overgraze (verb) : memakan rumput berlebihan
Definition : to feed on growing herbage,
attached algae, or phytoplankton
to the point of damaging
vegetation cover
Synonym : overeat, overherd
Over-the-counter (adjective): dijual bebas
Definition : sold lawfully without
prescription
Synonym : nonprescription
Overwhelmingly (adverb): sangat
Definition : convincingly so as to have little
doubt
Synonym : very, highly, extremely
Owe (verb) : berutang
Definition : on account of; as a result of,
through
Synonym : be in debt, be indebted to
P
Penance (noun) : penebusan dosa

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 Definition : act of self-punishment as
reparation for guilt, sins, etc.
Synonym : atonement, expiation
Peripheral (adjective) : yang tidak mengenai pokok
Definition : of minor importance; marginal
Synonym : utlying, outer, on the
edge/outskirts, surrounding
Perpendicular to (adjective): tegak lurus
Definition : at right angles to the horizon or to
level ground
Synonym : at right angles, at 90 degrees
Persnickety (adjective): rewel, cerewet
Definition : fussy about small details:
fastidious
Synonym : fussy, scrupulous, painstaking
Pervasive (adjective) : yang merembet
Definition : widespread; occurring quite
often
Synonym : widespread, pervading,
permeating
Plausible (adjective) : masuk akal
Definition : worthy of being believed
Synonym : reasonable, credible
Precocious (adjective) : dewasa sebelum waktunya
Definition : exhibiting mature qualities at an
unusually early age
Synonym : advanced for one's age, forward,
mature
Preconceived (adjective): prasangka
Definition : to form an opinion prior to actual
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 Synonym : predetermined, prejudged,
prejudiced, biased
Presumably (adverb) : agaknya
Definition : according to a tentative
assumption
Synonym : probably
Prevalence (noun) : kelaziman
Definition : the quality or condition of being
usual
Synonym : commonness, currency,
generality, popularity,
pervasiveness, universality,
extensiveness
Prior to (verb) : sebelum
Definition : going before; just gone by or
elapsed
Synonym : before, previous to, in advance of,
preparatory to, ere
Prominent (adjective) : terkemuka
Definition : widely known and esteemed
Synonym : leading, reputable, distinguished,
known, outstanding
Protruding (adjective): menonjol
Definition : to curve outward past the normal
or usual limit
Synonym : prominent, bulging, gibbous
Pursue (verb) : mengikuti, mengejar
Definition : to follow another; to move behind
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 Synonym : follow, run after, chase, hunt,
stalk, track, trail, shadow, hound,
course, tail
Q
Quantitatively (adverb): secara kuantitatif
Definition : relating to or involving the
measurement of quantity or
amount
Synonym : -
Quasi-(prefix) : sok, berpura-pura
Definition : seemingly; not really; almost
Synonym : assumed, bogus
R
Raid (verb) : menyerang
Definition : to attack in order to steal, destroy,
or conquer
Synonym : attack, assault, set upon,descend
on, swoop on, blitz, assail, storm,
rush
Ramshackle (noun) : reyot
Definition : appearing ready to collapse;
carelessly or loosely constructed
Synonym : rickety, dilapidated, wobbly
Rate-slashing (adjective): turun tajam
Definition : to reduce sharply
Synonym : fall sharply; down sharply
Ravenous (adjective) : sangat lapar
Definition : desiring or craving food
Synonym : very hungry, starving, famished,
esurient
Reciprocity (noun) : pertukaran

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 Definition : the practice of exchanging things
with others for mutual benefit
Synonym : exchange, intercourse,
reciprocation, change, switchover
Redact (verb) : meredaksi
Definition : to put in writing; to select or
adapt for publication
Synonym : rewrite, edit, red-pencil
Refrain from (verb) : menahan diri dari
Definition : stop oneself from doing
something
Synonym : forbear from
Regurgitate (verb) : memuntahkan
Definition : to throw or pour back or out from
or as if from a cavity
Synonym : spew, vomit, disgorge
Reminiscent of (adjective): yang mengingatkan
Definition : tending to remind one of
something; absorbed in memories
Synonym : monitory, recollective
Renowned (noun) : terkenal
Definition : the state of being famous.
Synonym : famous, famed, familiar,
outstanding, celebrated
Rigorous (adjective) : teliti
Definition : not deviating from correctness,
accuracy, or completeness
Synonym : thorough, careful, conscientious,
accurate, elaborate
Rule out (verb) : mengesampingkan

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 Definition : to keep from being admitted,
included, or considered
Synonym : preclude, close out, winnow out
Rudimentary (adjective): belum sempurna,
mendasar
Definition : involving or limited to basic
principle
Synonym : basic, elementary, primary,
fundamental, essential
S
Sanctuary (noun) : suaka, tempat suci
Definition : a sacred or holy place; the state of
being protected or safeguarded, as
from danger or hardship
Synonym : asylum, shrine, sanctum
Scavenger (noun) : pemakan bangkai
Definition : an organism that feeds habitually
on garbage or dead and putrefying
flesh
Synonym : carrion eater
Shoaling (adjective) : dangkal
Definition : referring to an area of shallow
water
Synonym : shallow
Sooth (verb) : menenangkan
Definition : to bring comfort, solace, or
reassurance to
Synonym : calm, soothe, appease, becalm,
pacify, allay
Spawned (verb) : membiakkan

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 Definition : to give rise to a particular
development; to cause to come
into existence
Synonym : breed, propagate, raise
Stance (noun) : pendirian, sikap mental
Definition : intellectual or emotional attitude
Synonym : attitude
Stepped-up (adjective): yang makin bertambah
Definition : to become greater in number,
amount, or intensity
Synonym : growing
Stifling (adjective) : gerah, menyesakkan
Definition : oppressive due to a lack of fresh
air
Synonym : sultry, stiflingly hot, sick
Subdue (verb) : menundukkan, menaklukkan
Definition : to make or become less severe or
extreme
Synonym : conquer, defeat, vanquish,
overcome, overwhelm, crush,
quash, beat, trounce, subjugate,
suppress
Subliminal (adjective) : bawah sadar
Definition : existing or functioning outside
the area of conscious awareness
Synonym : subconscious, unconscious,
hidden, concealed
Subtle (adjective) : halus, licin
Definition : so slight as to be difficult to notice
or appreciate

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 Synonym : smooth, fine, delicate, refined,
soft
Superimpose (verb) : menempatkan di atas
Definition : to place or lay over or above
something
Synonym : superpose
Surveillance (noun) : pengawasan, pengamatan
Definition : close watch kept over someone or
something as by a detective
Synonym : observation, scrutiny, watch,
view, inspection, supervision
Swell (verb) : membengkak
Definition : to make or become greater or
larger
Synonym : tumefy, inflame, increase
T
Tableau (noun) : tablo
Definition : a graphic description or
representation
Synonym : picture, painting, representation,
image
Tee totaling (adjective): terbebas dari minuman
alkohol
Definition : characterized as having complete
abstinence from alcoholic drinks
Synonym : freefrom alcoholic beverage
Tentative (adjective) : sementara
Definition : likely to have many later changes
before it becomes final and
complete

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 Synonym : provisional, unconfirmed,
penciled in, iffy, preliminary
Thrall (noun) : perhambaan, perbudakan
Definition : to make a slave of
Synonym : slavery, bondage, enslave,
servitude
Toll (noun) : korban
Definition : a grievous or ruinous price-
especially: cost in life or health
Synonym : cost, victim
Torrential (adjective) : lebat, deras.
Definition : relating to large amounts of
liquids such as water or lava
Synonym : heavy, severe, relentless
Torture (noun) : penyiksaan penganiayaan
Definition : excruciating punishment; the act
of subjecting another to extreme
physical cruelty, as in punishing
Synonym : persecution, torment,
mistreatment, maltreatment
Tout (verb) : menggembar-gemborkan
Definition : to praise or recommend
somebody or something
enthusiastically
Synonym : rant
Traction (noun) : daya penarik
Definition : a pulling force exerted on
something
Synonym : allure, allurement, charm, lure,
appeal
Trance (noun) : kesurupan, tidak sadarkan diri

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 Definition : a state in which somebody is
dazed or stunned or in some other
way unaware of the environment
and unable to respond to stimuli
Synonym : daze, stupor, hypnotic state
Triumph (verb) : menang
Definition : to conquer or win a victory over,
as in battle or a competition
Synonym : win, succeed, come first, clinch
first place, be victorious, carry the
day, prevail, take the honors, come
out on top
Turmoil (noun) : kekacauan, kerusuhan
Definition : a state or condition of extreme
confusion, agitation, or commotion
Synonym : chaos, unrest, mess, riot
U
Ubiquitous (adjective) : ada di mana-mana
Definition : ever present in all places
Synonym : everpresent, omnipresent
Underclassman (noun): siswa junior
Definition : a member of the freshman or
sophomore class in a school or
college
Synonym : sophomore
Undergo (verb) : menjalani, mengalami
Definition : to participate in or partake of
personally
Synonym : experience, go through, run into
Undistinguished (adjective): tidak istimewa.

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 Definition : without definite or distinctive
characteristics
Synonym : unexceptional, indifferent, run-
of-the-mill, middle-of-the-road,
ordinary, average
Undulating (adjective): bergelombang
Definition : having or causing to have a
curved or sinuous form or surface
Synonym : corrugating, rolling
Unflattering (adjective): tidak menarik
Definition : not pleasingly suited to
thewearer
Synonym : unfavorable, uncomplimentary,
harsh, unsympathetic, critical
Unprecedented (adjective): belum pernah terjadi
sebelumnya
Definition : having no earlier parallel or
equivalent
Synonym : unheard of, unknown, new, novel,
groundbreaking, revolutionary,
pioneering, epoch-making
Unveil (verb) : menyingkap
Definition : to make public
Synonym : reveal, disclose, outcrop
Upholstered (adjective): kain berlapis
Definition : relating to materials such as
fabric, padding, and springs used
to make a soft covering especially
of a seat
Synonym : padded fabric
Utilize (verb) : memanfaatkan

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 Definition : to put into action or use
Synonym : exploit, employ
V
Vacuous (adjective) : hampa, kosong
Definition : devoid of serious occupation:
idle; marked by lack of ideas or
intelligence: stupid
Synonym : empty, blank, silly
Valve (noun) : katup, klep
Definition : a device controlling the flow of
liquid through a pipe
Synonym : flap, inlet, stopcock
Veiled (adjective) : terselubung, tersirat
Definition : obscured as if by a veil: disguised
Synonym : camouflaged, masked, covert,
hidden, concealed, suppressed,
underlying
Venerable (adjective) : yang patut
disegani/dihormati
Definition : calling forth respect through age,
character, and attainments;
broadly: conveying animpression
of aged goodness and
benevolence; impressive by
reason of age
Synonym : reputable, worthy
Verdant (adjective) : hijau
Definition : green with growing plants
Synonym: green
Verity (noun) : kejujuran
Definition : the quality of being true or real

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 Synonym : honesty, righteousness, integrity
Vertically (adverb) : secara vertikal
Definition : at a right angle to the horizon or
to level ground
Synonym : perpendicularly, plumb, upright
Vibrant (adjective) : bersemangat
Definition : full of or characterized by a lively,
emphatic, eager quality
Synonym : enthusiastic, violent, steamed-up,
active, high-spirited
Vigorous (adjective) : kuat, bertenaga
Definition : extremely strong and active,
physically and mentally
Synonym : strong, robust, virile
Vomit (verb) : memuntahkan
Definition : to expel the contents of the
stomach through the mouth as a
result of a series of involuntary
spasms of the stomach muscles
Synonym : spew, regurgitate, throw up
Vortex (noun) : pusaran
Definition : any whirling motion or mass; a
whirlpool or whirlwind
Synonym : whirlwind, cyclone, whirlpool
gyre, maelstrom, eddy, swirl, spiral
W
Wanton (adjective) : nakal, ceroboh
Definition : merciless, inhumane
Synonym : naughty, improper
Warrant (verb) : menjamin, membenarkan

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 Definition : to be proper or sufficient occasion
for
Synonym : ensure, guarantee, secure,
guaranty, certify
Waver (verb) : bimbang
Definition : to become unsure or begin to
change from a previous opinion
Synonym : hesitate, falter, vacillate, bother,
shillyshally
White-collar (adjective): berkenaan dengan
pekerja kantor
Definition : of, relating to, or constituting the
class of salaried employees whose
duties do not call for the wearing of
work clothes or protective clothing
Synonym : clerical, administrative,
professional, executive, salaried,
office
Wholesale (adjective) : besar-besaran
Definition : without discrimination; having
no particular pattern, purpose,
organization, or structure
Synonym : large-scale
Widespread (adjective): meluas
Definition : existing or happening in many
places, or affecting many people
Synonym : extensive, universal, common,
global, worldwide, international,
omnipresent, ubiquitous, across
the board
Wield (verb) : menggunakan

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 Definition ; to exert one's authority
Synonym : use, utilize, exploit, exercise, exert
Wobbly (adjective) : goyah
Definition : lacking stability
Synonym : unsteady, unstable, shaky, rocky,
rickety, unsafe, precarious,
uneven, unbalanced, wonky
Woe (noun) : duka
Definition : a condition of deep suffering from
misfortune, affliction, or grief
Synonym : grief, sorrow, mourning
Wreath (noun) : lingkaran
Definition : something-usually made of some
type of plant-intertwined into a
circular shape
Synonym : circle, felly
Wretchedness (noun) : keadaan yang menyedihkan
Definition : a state of prolonged anguish and
privation
Synonym : miserableness, misery
Y
Yield (noun) : hasil
Definition : a product; especially: the amount
or quantity produced or returned
Synonym : result, outcome, crop
Z
Zone (noun) : daerah
Definition : an area regarded as separate or
kept separate, especially one with
a particular use or function
Synonym : area, region

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 REFERENCES
Retno P., Esthiwi. (2015). TOEFL Actual Test.
Solo: Genta Smart Publisher.

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