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B2 · Describing things (2)

B2 · Paglalarawan (2)

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    efficient(adjective)

    /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

    mabisa

    doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy

    The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch

    Ang accountant ay napaka-bisa sa pagproseso ng mga resibo ng customer kaya natapos niya ang trabaho bago mananghalian.

    Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient

    Kasingkahuluganproductiveeffectivecapableproficientcompetentorganizedstreamlined
    Kasalungatinefficientineffectivewastefulsluggishincompetentdisorganized
  2. 2

    potential(adjective)

    /pəˈtenʃl/

    posible

    that can develop into something or be developed in the future

    To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking

    Upang maiwasan ang anumang posibleng side effect mula sa gamot, siguraduhing sabihin sa iyong doktor ang lahat ng gamot na kasalukuyan mong iniinom.

    Given the potential delay in getting reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?

    Kasingkahuluganpossiblelikelyconceivableprospectivefuturelatent
    Kasalungatactualrealcertaindefiniteunlikely
  3. 3

    fundamental(adjective)

    /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

    pangunahin

    serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something

    a question of fundamental importance

    isang tanong ng pangunahing kahalagahan

    A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required.

    Kasingkahuluganbasicessentialprimaryvitalkeyfoundationalelemental
    Kasalungatsuperficialtrivialinsignificantsecondaryperipheral
  4. 4

    neat(adjective)

    /niːt/

    malinis

    tidy and in order; carefully done or arranged

    She kept her desk extremely neat.

    Pinanatili niyang napakalinis ng kanyang mesa.

    They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen.

    Kasingkahulugantidyorganizedcleanorderlyshipshape
    Kasalungatmessyuntidydisorganizedsloppy
  5. 5

    mixed(adjective)

    /mɪkst/

    halo-halo

    consisting of different qualities or elements

    The weather has been very mixed recently.

    Ang panahon ay napaka halo-halo kamakailan.

    British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.

    Kasingkahuluganvariedassorteddiverseheterogeneousmotleymingledjumbledblended
    Kasalungathomogeneousuniformpureunmixedsegregatedconsistent
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    detailed(adjective)

    /ˈdiːteɪld/

    detalyado

    giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details

    a detailed description/analysis/study

    isang detalyadong paglalarawan/pagsusuri/pag-aaral

    He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.

    Kasingkahuluganthoroughcomprehensiveprecisespecificminuteexhaustiveelaborate
    Kasalungatgeneralbroadvaguecursorysuperficialbrief
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    reasonable(adjective)

    /ˈriːznəbl/

    makatwiran

    fair, practical, and sensible

    It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.

    Tila isang ganap na makatwirang kahilingan na gawin.

    It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.

    Kasingkahulugansensiblelogicalrationaljustifiablefairequitablesoundvalid
    Kasalungatunreasonableillogicalirrationalabsurdpreposterousoutrageousexcessiveunfair
  8. 8

    dramatic(adjective)

    /drəˈmætɪk/

    dramatiko, kapansin-pansin

    sudden, very great and often surprising

    There has been a dramatic increase in house prices this year.

    Nagkaroon ng dramatikong pagtaas sa presyo ng mga bahay ngayong taon.

    Kasingkahuluganstrikingtheatricalremarkablesignificantsuddenemphaticsensational
    Kasalungatgradualinsignificantminorordinarysubtleundramatic
  9. 9

    minor(adjective)

    /ˈmaɪnər/

    maliit

    not very large, important or serious

    There may be some minor changes to the schedule.

    Maaaring mayroong ilang maliliit na pagbabago sa iskedyul.

    to undergo minor surgery

    Kasingkahulugansmallslightinsignificanttrivialpettysecondarylesser
    Kasalungatmajorsignificantimportantsubstantiallargeconsiderable
  10. 10

    loose(adjective)

    /luːs/

    maluwag

    (of clothes) not fitting closely to the body

    These jeans are too loose for me, so I need a belt.

    Masyadong maluwag sa akin ang pantalong maong na ito, kaya kailangan ko ng sinturon.

    Kasingkahuluganslackrelaxedunboundfreeunrestrainedbaggy
    Kasalungattightstrictboundconstrainedfirmsecure
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    plain(adjective)

    /pleɪn/

    payak, simple, walang disenyo

    not decorated or complicated; simple

    She wore a plain white dress with no decorations.

    Nagsuot siya ng simpleng puting damit na walang palamuti.

    Kasingkahuluganlevelflatevenfieldprairieunadornedsimpleclear
    Kasalungatmountainhilldecoratedornatecomplexfancy
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    mysterious(adjective)

    /mɪˈstɪriəs/

    misteryoso, mahiwaga

    difficult to understand or explain; strange

    Scientists still cannot explain the mysterious lights seen in the night sky.

    Hindi pa rin maipaliwanag ng mga siyentipiko ang mahiwagang mga ilaw na nakita sa kalangitan sa gabi.

    Kasingkahuluganenigmaticinscrutablepuzzlingunfathomablecrypticsecretive
    Kasalungatobviousclearplaintransparentforthrightopen
  13. 13

    extraordinary(adjective)

    /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/

    pambihira

    unexpected, surprising or strange

    It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party

    Nakakagulat na nakatulog siya sa buong party

    Kasingkahuluganremarkableexceptionalunusualamazingincrediblefantasticwonderful
    Kasalungatordinaryusualcommontypicalnormalmundane
  14. 14

    flexible(adjective)

    /ˈfleksəbl/

    nababagay

    able to change to suit new conditions or situations

    You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.

    Kailangan mong maging mas nababagay at mapanlikha sa iyong pamamaraan.

    Kasingkahuluganadaptablepliablesupplemalleableyieldingaccommodatingadjustable
    Kasalungatrigidinflexiblestiffunyieldingobstinateunadaptable
  15. 15

    grand(adjective)

    /ɡrænd/

    dakila

    impressive and large or important

    The Lunar New Year is the grandest occasion of the year.

    Ang Bagong Taon ng Lunar ay ang pinakadakilang okasyon ng taon.

    Kasingkahuluganmagnificentsplendidmajesticimpressivestatelynoble
    Kasalungatmodesthumbleinsignificantordinarysmall
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    intense(adjective)

    /ɪnˈtens/

    matindi

    very great; very strong

    The athlete felt intense pressure to win.

    Nakaramdam ang atleta ng matinding presyon upang manalo.

    Kasingkahuluganextremefiercepowerfulpassionatedeep
    Kasalungatmildgentleweakcalm
  17. 17

    prime(adjective)

    /praɪm/

    pangunahin

    main; most important; basic

    The prime suspect in the case was released.

    Ang pangunahing suspek sa kaso ay pinalaya.

    Kasingkahuluganchiefleadingprincipalbesthighest
    Kasalungatsecondaryminorinsignificant
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    pure(adjective)

    /pjʊr/

    dalisay

    not mixed with anything else; with nothing added

    The water was pure and clear.

    Ang tubig ay dalisay at malinaw.

    Kasingkahuluganuncontaminatedcleanuntouchedgenuineauthentic
    Kasalungatimpurecontaminateddirtyadulterated