The Tokyo Zodiac Murder Flashcards
Undisputed
Tidak terbantahkan
not disputed or called in question; accepted
You’re in the hands of the undisputed masters of crime fiction.
Constitute
Merupakan, terdapat
be (a part) of a whole
Therefore, let me start by saying that although this document constitutes my last will and testament, it also happens to be an accounting of my fascination with women.
Legacy
Warisan, peninggalan
the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life
If my work should be found more interesting after my death, such as Van Gogh’s was after his, I hope that those who read this document will understand my final wishes and that my legacy will be extended to generations to come.
Lattice
Kisi, jeruji
a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants
Another evening, I noticed geckos hiding in my room, their bodies in the shadow of a lattice.
Corroboration
Pembenaran, pembuktian
evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation
There is no independent corroboration for this.
Froth
Berbuih, berbusa
form or contain a rising or overflowing mass of small bubbles
My child occasionally frothed at the mouth and clenched his teeth, and now he is emaciated.
Emaciated
Kurus kering
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
My child occasionally frothed at the mouth and clenched his teeth, and now he is emaciated.
Deranged
Gila
crazy; insane
I begged my friends to try this on me, but they scoffed and called me deranged.
Transient
Sementara, tdk tetap
lasting only for a short time; impermanent
I have been so overwhelmed that I feel a mere transient in this world.
Akin
Sama, sejenis
of similar nature or character
With my person, the devil took the shape of a ball, which must have been akin to the “hysteric ball” of the Middle Ages.
Taut
Tegang, kencang
stretched or pulled tight; not slack
Just as St Cyril described it, my tongue is taut with tension, my lips tremble, and my mouth produces foam.
Strut
Berjalan (dgn sombong)
to walk in a proud way trying to look important
Maggots, snakes and toads emerge before me, one after another; dead men and animals strut around my room
Gnaw
Menggerogoti
bite at or nibble something persistently
Wet reptiles gnaw at my nose, ears and lips.
Indulge
Melibatkan, menurutkan
become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of)
I have begun to indulge in religious exaltations as if I were Catharine Cialina in the seventeenth century or Amelia Bicchieri of Vercelli in the thirteenth century.
Exaltation
Peninggian derajat
the action of elevating someone in rank, power, or character
I have begun to indulge in religious exaltations as if I were Catharine Cialina in the seventeenth century or Amelia Bicchieri of Vercelli in the thirteenth century.
Concoction
Ramuan, campuran
a mixture of various ingredients or elements
Before I go to bed I take the ashes of lizards, mix them with a fine wine, and apply the concoction to my nipples and over my heart… but to no avail.
Assortment
Berbagai macam/jenis, campuran
a collection of assorted things or persons
I will purify their bodies and mine with a mixture of wine and an assortment of ashes.
Furnace
Tungku perapian/pembakaran
an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals
And I will prepare the type of furnace that alchemists call an “athanor”.
Embody
Mewujudkan
be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
The goal of alchemy is more profound than what many people may think today: its aim is to embody the true nature of things, such as “supreme beauty” or “supreme love”.
Adept
Ahli, mahir
very skilled or proficient at something
And when the perfect woman appears in the light, I will become an adept.
Unheeded
Tidak dipedulikan
heard or noticed but disregarded
His advice was correct, if unheeded.
Illicit
Dilarang, ilegal
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
The fortune-teller also predicted that I would be involved in an illicit love affair; and, in fact, I have two daughters born of different mothers in the same year.
Assuage
Mengurangi
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
If Azoth becomes the masterpiece of my life, I intend to give the fortune I will make to Tae to assuage my guilt.
Meagre
Sedikit, amat kurang
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
My meagre knowledge of French deepened my loneliness.
Supersede
Menggantikan
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant
I decided that nothing but Azoth could supersede his work!
Navel
Pusat
the central point of a place
Mount Yahiko is the navel of Japan, the exact centre of the country.
Dissect
Membelah, membedah
methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts
Four, 6 and 3 are the numbers on the line dissecting the middle of Japan.
Doldrums
Keputusasaan
a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression
Kiyoshi, who had been in the doldrums recently, said nothing.
Abortive
Gagal
failing to produce the intended result
The murders actually happened—in 1936, just before the Second World War, at the time of the abortive military uprising on 26th February known as the “2-26 Incident”.
Crude
Kasar
rough or inexpert in plan or execution
Most of them were rather crude and shoddily constructed, but they sold very well.
Shoddily
(dgn) buruk
built, made or designed badly and with not enough care
Most of them were rather crude and shoddily constructed, but they sold very well.
