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.
