SAT Vocab 1 (40 words) Flashcards
(40 cards)
Phosphorus (n)
the chemical element of atomic number 15, is poisonous
berbahaya
Rebut (v)
claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false
membantah
Secrete (v)
(of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance)
mengeluarkan
Revolve (v)
move in a circle on a central axis
berputar
Pursuit (n)
the action of following or pursuing someone or something
pengejaran
Heroine (n)
a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
pahlawan perempuan
Skyrocket (v)
(of a price, rate, or amount) increases very steeply or rapidly
meroket/melambung tinggi
Evolve (v)
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
berkembang
Usher (n)
a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding
pengantar, penjaga pintu, among tamu
Gravely (adj)
to a degree that gives cause for alarm / in a serious or solemn manner
dengan serius
Throne (n)
a ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or similar figure
(kursi) tahta
Precipitate (v)
cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely (cause, give rise to)
mengendapkan, mempercepat (sesuatu yang buruk)
Reign (v)
hold royal office; rule as king or queen
menguasai
Crisp (adj)
(of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way considered pleasing or attractive / (of a way of speaking or writing) briskly decisive and matter-of-fact, without hesitation or unnecessary detail
garing
Fragments (n)
a small part broken or separated off something
pecahan
Juveniles (n)
a young person
anak muda
Nuance (n)
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
nuansa
Skeptical (adj)
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
skeptis
Imperceptible (adj)
impossible to perceive
tidak dapat diterima
Involuntarily (adv)
without will or conscious control
terpaksa
Strenuously (adv)
in a way that requires great physical exertion
dengan kuat
Interject (v)
say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption
interupsi
Succumb (v)
fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force
menyerah/takluk (dalam konteks negatif)
Prevail (v)
to successfully persuade someone of something
mengajak