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Engulf
Menelan, melanda
(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
The thick, damp July darkness engulfed her as she stepped out of the car.
Abut
Berbatasan
(of an area of land or a building) be next to or have a common boundary with
Facing a road that was abutting the gray wall of a large automobile plant.
Shrill
Melengking, nyaring
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
Everything about her was shrill and gaudy.
Gaudy
Menyolok
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
Everything about her was shrill and gaudy.
Derelict
Terlantar
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
A derelict bowling alley.
Grudging
given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully
The other women had taken to calling her “Skipper” out of grudging respect.
Despondent
Sedih, putus asa
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
Yayoi nodded weakly and gave them a despondent look but still didn’t answer.
Conspicuous
Menyolok, kentara
standing out so as to be clearly visible
Her looks were so conspicuous at the factory that a number of women had taken to bullying her.
Volatile
likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse
She held on to yesterday’s sorrows, playing the role of a pretty woman at the mercy of cluttered and volatile feelings.
Oblivious
Tidak sadar
lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness
Yayoi seemed oblivious to Masako’s stare.
Menace
Bahaya, ancaman
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
His expression was obscured by the brim of his work cap, but his small eyes were bright with menace behind his glasses.
Detest
Benci
dislike intensely
She detested this overbearing foreman.
Overbearing
Arogan
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
She detested this overbearing foreman.
Foreman
Mandor
a worker, especially a man, who supervises and directs other workers
She detested this overbearing foreman.
Contusion
Luka memar
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise
Contusion was unmistakable on her white stomach, like a mark of Cain.
Congealed
Membeku
having become semisolid, especially on cooling
The thick liquid quickly congealed to a brown crust that didn’t soak through the cloth.
Platitude
Basa-basi
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
Yoshie, who was herself a widow, seemed anxious to dismiss the whole discussion with a platitude.
Leaden
Suram
dull, heavy, or slow
Looking up at the leaden sky.
Jowly
Berleher bergelambir
having full or saggy flesh about the lower cheeks and jaw area
Her face was broad and jowly.
Incessant
Tanpa henti, terus-menerus
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
She wonder if there was something wrong with her incessant daydreams about this “different” life.
Foreboding
Kekhawatiran
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen
A look of foreboding on his face.
Seedy
Kumuh
inferior in condition or quality
It made him look even seedier.
Cushy
Mudah
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
She could have her pick of the cushy jobs.
Dreary
Suram
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The role kept her going, helped her survive the dreary work; it was her one source of pride.
Goad
Mendorong, menghalau
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Instead, all she had was her pride, goading her to keep working no matter how hard it was.
Garish
Menyolok
obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
Miki had become loud and her taste had turned garish recently.
Fretful
Kesal, jengkel
feeling or expressing distress or irritation
Yoshie remembered that the old woman had seemed particularly fretful before she’d left for work.
Meek
Penurut
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
Ever since a stroke had paralyzed her right side, she’d been much meeker and quieter, but just recently the selfish, infantile tendency in her had come to the fore again.
Infantile
Kekanak-kanakkan
immature and childish
Ever since a stroke had paralyzed her right side, she’d been much meeker and quieter, but just recently the selfish, infantile tendency in her had come to the fore again.
Senile
Pikun, uzur
(of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties
“You don’t suppose she’s getting senile?”
Ruefully
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner
Smiling ruefully, he took his bag and stood up.
Deafening
Memekakkan
(of a noise) so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else
As he walked down the aisle between the deafening pachinko machines underscored by the heavy bass line of the rap music pouring from the speakers, he thought about how he must look to young women these days.
Grimy
Kotor
covered with or characterized by grime
Looking up at the sliver of overcast sky visible through the grimy buildings, he wondered how much longer the humid, threatening heat would continue.
Consternation
Kekhawatiran
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
“What’s up?” Yoshie said, but a look of consternation showed that she knew the answer almost before she asked the question.
Rebuff
Penolakan (kasar)
an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture
The rebuff seemed to put her on her mettle, and her expression changed, her lips narrowing to a fine crease.
Mettle
Semangat, keberanian
a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way
The rebuff seemed to put her on her mettle, and her expression changed, her lips narrowing to a fine crease.
Patron
Pelindung, penyokong
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
His patron was getting rich in the prostitution and drug rackets in Shinjuku, and Satake took on the job of making sure that none of the girls decided to jump ship.
Racket
Ilegal
an illegal activity that is used to make money
His patron was getting rich in the prostitution and drug rackets in Shinjuku, and Satake took on the job of making sure that none of the girls decided to jump ship.
Semblance
Kemiripan
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
It had been Satake who had put them in some semblance of order so that she could find the pair she wanted when it was time to go out.
Enticing
Memikat
attractive or tempting; alluring
Satake studied her face, noting again the thick, slightly curled lips that were so enticing to most men.
Seesaw
Mundur maju (bergantian)
change rapidly and repeatedly from one position, situation, or condition to another and back again
She seemed to be seesawing between agony and ecstasy.
Agony
Penderitaan
extreme physical or mental suffering
She seemed to be seesawing between agony and ecstasy.
Revulsion
Rasa jijik/muak
a sense of disgust and loathing
He would never forget the look of revulsion on their faces.
Pimp
Germo
a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking part of their earnings in return
There was no pimp more considerate than he was.
Briskly
(dgn) cepat
in a quick, energetic way
Masako marched briskly away, as though no one else were with her.
Scrupulous
Teliti, cermat
(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
It made Satake, who was himself so scrupulous, furious to see someone like Yamamoto ignoring them.
Indignant
Marah, geram
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Yamamoto looked indignant.
Gulf
Jurang
a deep ravine, chasm, or abyss
An unbridgeable gulf separating them.
Estranged
Terasing, asing
(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated
In the end, the three of them were so completely estranged that it was hard to understand why they even lived together.
Reproachful
Penuh celaan
expressing disapproval or disappointment
The tone was reproachful.
Embellish
make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true
She had been attracted to what seemed to be a personal integrity that kept him aloof from the world, but she had to admit that this same integrity, this unwillingness to deceive or embellish, made him uniquely unsuited to a competitive business like construction.
Gooseflesh
Merinding
a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect
Masako’s whole body broke out in gooseflesh.
Ghoulish
ugly and unpleasant, or frightening
But though the sight was utterly ghoulish, somehow she felt calmer than she would have imagined.
Deaden
Menenangkan
make (a noise or sensation) less intense
She found that concentrating on the process helped to deaden her jangling nerves.
Dingy
Kotor, kumal
gloomy and drab
A brand-new telephone booth stood out against the dingy background.
Revert
Kembali
a person or thing that goes back to a previous state or condition
In her agitation, she’d reverted to calling him “honey”.
Priggish
Angkuh
self-righteously moralistic and superior
“You helped us because you wanted the money. That makes you as guilty as the rest of us, so stop acting so priggish.”
Dubiously
(dgn) ragu-ragu
in a way that arouses suspicion, distrust, or uncertainty
“Really?” she said, still looking dubiously at her.
Reconnoitering
Mengintai
make a military observation of (a region)
She would do a little reconnoitering on the way to work, then dump everything either tonight or tomorrow morning on the way home.
Dredge up
Mengeruk, mengorek
to start talking or thinking again about (something unpleasant that happened a long time ago)
For the first time in a long while, Masako allowed herself to dredge up memories of her former job.
Vexation
Kekesalan
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Normally, she hid her feelings pretty well, but her vexation showed plainly on her face.
Feral
Liar, kejam
of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
They had an odd, slightly feral look to them.
Contrite
Menyesal
feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt
One of them, the older of the two, was looking contrite, hanging his head, while the other, who was dressed in a loud shirt, shouted at him.
Goon
Preman
a violent, aggressive person who is hired to intimidate or harm people
He had no interest in borrowing someone else’s goons, but if there was money to be made, he was more than willing.
Sparse
Sangat sederhana, minim
of few and scattered elements. especially : not thickly grown or settled
The office was sparse: one computer and a few phone lines.
Ripple
Riak
a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by an object dropping into it or a slight breeze
There wasn’t so much as a ripple on the surface of the pool.
Slovenly
Jorok
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
Yoshie had always made it a rule to be patient and diligent whenever possible, but this rude and slovenly girl of hers was more than she could take.
Fitful
Tidak nyenyak
active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or stea
In the midst of a fitful sleep, Masako dreamed that her dead father was standing in the garden staring at the bare lawn.
Backbreaking
Melelahkan
(especially of manual labor) physically demanding
It was mindless, backbreaking work that seemed designed to break your spirit, too.
Austere
Keras
(of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic
All told, it seemed an austere dwelling for a man who dressed the way Satake did.
Dwelling
Tempat tinggal
a house or place to live in
All told, it seemed an austere dwelling for a man who dressed the way Satake did.
Premonition
Firasat
a feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to h
If he’d had this sort of premonition on that other day years ago, perhaps he might have escaped.
Damnedest
Terbaik
utmost; best
But we’re going to do our damnedest to prove we’re right.
Portent
Tanda
a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
The leaves on the zelkova trees outside were rattling in the wind, a portent of an evening shower.
Forlorn
Murung, menyedihkan
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
She saw a forlorn young woman in a dowdy coat looking back at her.
Dowdy
Lusuh
not neat or becoming in appearance; shabby
She saw a forlorn young woman in a dowdy coat looking back at her.
Frenetic
Hingar bingar
involving a lot of movement or activity
The frenetic activity of the city.
Sleazy
Tidak beres/benar
dishonest or immoral
She knew there was something sleazy about the whole business.
Cunning
Kelicikan
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion
Every evening, they came home to tell each other about the day’s successes, about the money they’d made by cunning and grit.
Grit
Kegigihan
courage and resolve; strength of character
Every evening, they came home to tell each other about the day’s successes, about the money they’d made by cunning and grit.
Swarthy
Berkulit gelap
dark skinned
He was in his late thirties, swarthy, with close-cropped hair, small, upturned eyes, and full lips.
Surly
Bermuka masam
irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner
The guy began cleaning up around the garbage can with a surly look on his face.
Unpremeditated
Tidak direncanakan
not planned in advance
One was that the crimes tended to be unpremeditated, almost haphazard in origin.
Haphazard
Serampangan, asal-asalan
characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless
One was that the crimes tended to be unpremeditated, almost haphazard in origin.
