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A2 · Describing things (3)

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    specific(adjective)

    /spəˈsɪfɪk/

    tiyak

    connected with one particular thing only

    The customer's specific complaint was not addressed in his e-mail.

    Ang tiyak na reklamo ng customer ay hindi tinugunan sa kanyang e-mail.

    In a contract, one specific word can change the meaning dramatically

    Kasingkahuluganparticularpreciseexplicitdefiniteexact
    Kasalungatgeneralvaguebroadindefinitenonspecific
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    quality(noun)

    /ˈkwɑːləti/

    kalidad

    the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is

    The quality of their clothes has fallen ever since they started using cheaper fabrics to make them

    Bumaba ang kalidad ng kanilang mga damit mula nang magsimula silang gumamit ng mas murang tela sa paggawa nito.

    The most important qualities we look for in a supplier are reliability and quick response

    Kasingkahuluganstandardgradeexcellencevalueattributepropertyfeature
    Kasalungatinferioritydefectflawpoornessworthlessness
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    serious(adjective)

    /ˈsɪriəs/

    malubha, seryoso, mapanganib

    bad or dangerous

    Smoking can cause serious health problems such as heart disease.

    Ang paninigarilyo ay maaaring magdulot ng malubhang problema sa kalusugan gaya ng sakit sa puso.

    Kasingkahulugangravesolemnearnestimportantcriticalsignificantweightyintense
    Kasalungatfrivoloustrivialinsignificantplayfuljokinghumorousunimportant
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    separate(adjective)

    /ˈseprət/

    hiwalay

    forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else

    I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.

    Sinusubukan kong panatilihing hiwalay ang karne sa ibang pagkain sa refrigerator.

    Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate.

    Kasingkahulugandividedetachdisconnectisolatesegregatepartition
    Kasalungatjoinconnectunitecombinemergeintegrate
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    sort(noun)

    /sɔːrt/

    uri

    a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way

    This sort of problem is quite common.

    Ang uring ito ng problema ay karaniwan.

    There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite.

    Kasingkahulugantypekindvarietycategoryclassgenus
    Kasalungatuniqueindividualspecificatypicaluncommon
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    shut(verb)

    /ʃʌt/

    sarado

    to close something; to become closed

    The window won't shut.

    Hindi magsara ang bintana.

    Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.

    Kasingkahuluganclosesecurefastenseallock
    Kasalungatopenunfastenunlock
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    wet(adjective)

    /wet/

    basa

    covered with or containing liquid, especially water

    Her hair was still dripping wet.

    Basa pa rin ang buhok niya.

    My shirt was wet through(= completely wet).

    Kasingkahulugandampsoakedmoistwaterloggedsoggy
    Kasalungatdryaridparched
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    usual(adjective)

    /ˈjuːʒuəl/

    karaniwan

    that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases

    She sat in her usual seat at the back.

    Umupo siya sa kanyang karaniwang upuan sa likod.

    He came home later than usual.

    Kasingkahulugancommoncustomarynormaltypicalregularhabitual
    Kasalungatunusualrareexceptionalabnormalatypical
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    wooden(adjective)

    /ˈwʊdn/

    kahoy

    made of wood

    a wooden box

    isang kahong kahoy

    furniture made of a variety of different woods

    Kasingkahulugantimbertimberedwood
    Kasalungatmetalplasticstoneconcrete
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    typical(adjective)

    /ˈtɪpɪkl/

    karaniwan

    having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group

    Typical symptoms would include headaches, vomiting and dizziness.

    Ang mga karaniwang sintomas ay kinabibilangan ng sakit ng ulo, pagsusuka, at pagkahilo.

    a typical Italian cafe

    Kasingkahuluganusualcommonnormalstandardrepresentativecharacteristicaverage
    Kasalungatunusualrareatypicalabnormaluncommon
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    slowly(adverb)

    /ˈsləʊli/

    mabagal

    at a slow speed; not quickly

    Please could you speak more slowly?

    Maaari bang magsalita ka ng mas mabagal?

    The boat chugged slowly along.

    Kasingkahulugangraduallyleisurelyunhurriedlygentlydeliberately
    Kasalungatquicklyrapidlyfastspeedilyhastily
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    unusual(adjective)

    /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

    kakaiba

    different from what is usual or normal

    It’s unusual for a man to do this job.

    Kakaiba para sa isang lalaki na gawin ang trabahong ito.

    It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often).

    Kasingkahuluganrareoddpeculiarstrangeexceptionalextraordinaryuncommon
    Kasalungatcommontypicalnormalusualordinary
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    soft(adjective)

    /sɔːft/

    malambot

    changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard

    soft feather pillows

    malambot na unan na gawa sa balahibo

    soft margarine

    Kasingkahulugangentletendersmoothdelicatemildpliantyielding
    Kasalungathardfirmroughstifftough
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    strange(adjective)

    /streɪndʒ/

    kakaiba

    unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand

    She was looking at me in a very strange way.

    Tinitingnan niya ako sa isang napaka-kakaibang paraan.

    Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television.

    Kasingkahuluganoddpeculiarunusualweirdbizarrecuriousabnormal
    Kasalungatnormalordinaryusualcommonfamiliar
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    structure(noun)

    /ˈstrʌktʃər/

    istraktura

    the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts

    Tell me about the structure of the examination.

    Sabihin mo sa akin ang tungkol sa istraktura ng pagsusulit.

    the structure of the building

    Kasingkahuluganarrangementorganizationformframeworkdesignconstitutioncomposition
    Kasalungatdisorderchaosdisorganizationformlessness
  16. 16

    safe(adjective)

    /seɪf/

    ligtas

    protected from any danger, harm or loss

    In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night.

    Sa ilang mga lungsod, hindi ka nakakaramdam ng ligtas na lumabas nang mag-isa sa gabi.

    Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment.

    Kasingkahulugansecureprotectedharmlessunharmedcertainreliable
    Kasalungatdangerousriskyhazardousunsafevulnerable
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    simple(adjective)

    /ˈsɪmpl/

    simple

    not complicated; easy to understand or do

    We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.

    Natalo kami dahil naglaro kami ng masama. Simple lang iyon.

    Give the necessary information but keep it simple.

    Kasingkahuluganeasybasicplainstraightforwarduncomplicatedclearelementary
    Kasalungatcomplexdifficultcomplicatedintricatehardadvanced
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    secret(adjective)

    /ˈsiːkrət/

    lihim, sekreto

    known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others

    They kept their plans secret from everyone at school.

    Itinago nila sa lahat ng nasa paaralan ang kanilang mga plano.

    Kasingkahuluganconfidentialclassifiedprivatehiddencovertmystery
    Kasalungatpublicopenknownobviousrevealed
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    worst(adjective)

    /wɜːrst/

    pinakamasama, pinakapangit

    of the poorest quality or lowest standard; worse than any other person or thing of a similar kind

    It was the worst film I have ever seen.

    Iyon ang pinakamasamang pelikulang napanood ko.

    Kasingkahuluganpoorestlowestmeanestshoddiestlousiestawfulestdirestvilest
    Kasalungatbestfinestgreatestoptimumprimetopmost
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    quietly(adverb)

    /ˈkwaɪətli/

    tahimik

    in a way that makes very little noise

    She entered the room quietly.

    Tahimik siyang pumasok sa silid.

    Kasingkahulugansoftlysilentlypeacefullycalmly
    Kasalungatloudlynoisily
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    successful(adjective)

    /səkˈsesfl/

    matagumpay

    achieving your aims or what was intended

    She was a successful businesswoman.

    Siya ay isang matagumpay na negosyante.

    Kasingkahulugantriumphantprosperousflourishingfortunate
    Kasalungatunsuccessfulfailedabortive
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    worse(adjective)

    /wɜːrs/

    mas masahol

    of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant

    The weather is getting worse.

    Lumala ang panahon.

    Kasingkahuluganinferiorpoorershoddierdeteriorated
    Kasalungatbettersuperiorimproved