During the first weeks of the summer, Monte Ziltch didn’t even have time to consider whether he had made an egregious mistake. He was too engrossed with his work, performing a thousand and one odd jobs around the theatre. First, there was the opening production of “South Pacific,” then two weeks of “The Fantasticks,” followed by a poignant “Diary of Anne Frank” which did excellent business. Although these weeks, Monte painted, carried, nailed, collected, ran, studied, and perspired. He had expunged all traces of debit and credits from his mind, burying himself in the more flamboyant world of the theatre. Accounting became anathema to him as the schism between his present utopia and his former drudgery widened.
- egregious
- engrossed
- odd jobs
- poignant
- nailed
- perspired
- expunged
- trances
- flamboyant
- anathema
- schism
- utopia
- drudgery
- egregious: sangat buruk, sangat menyedihkan
- engrossed: terfokus, terpaku
- odd jobs: pekerjaan sampingan, pekerjaan kecil-kecilan
- poignant: menusuk hati, menyentuh perasaan
- nailed: berhasil, sukses
- perspired: berkeringat, mengeluarkan keringat
- expunged: dihapus, dihapuskan
- trances: keadaan terhipnotis, terpesona
- flamboyant: mencolok, berlebihan
- anathema: kutukan, kebencian
- schism: perpecahan, perbedaan pendapat
- utopia: dunia ideal, tempat yang sempurna
- drudgery: pekerjaan yang membosankan, pekerjaan yang sulit dan tidak menyenangkan
Here are explanations and sample sentences for the words you provided:
Egregious: This describes something that is extremely bad or shocking. It suggests a level of offense or wrongdoing that is particularly egregious.
- The company’s egregious safety violations were a major concern.
- The politician’s egregious lies were exposed in the media.
- The artist’s egregious use of color was considered by some to be a failure of taste.
Engrossed: This describes someone who is completely absorbed or captivated by something. It suggests a state of intense focus or interest.
- The children were engrossed in the storybook.
- The artist was engrossed in her painting.
- The audience was engrossed in the performance.
Odd jobs: This refers to small, often temporary tasks or jobs, usually done for other people. It suggests a variety of miscellaneous work.
- The student took odd jobs to earn extra money.
- The handyman offered odd jobs around the neighborhood.
- The retired person kept busy by doing odd jobs for friends and neighbors.
Poignant: This describes something that is deeply moving or affecting. It suggests a sense of sadness, tenderness, or nostalgia.
- The poignant farewell speech brought tears to her eyes.
- The poignant story about the lost dog touched the hearts of the audience.
- The painting had a poignant beauty that captured the fragility of life.
Nailed: This means to hit a target or to achieve something successfully. It suggests a precise or effective action.
- The athlete nailed the winning shot.
- The artist nailed the look she was going for.
- The politician nailed his argument, convincing the voters.
Perspired: This means to sweat, often due to exertion or heat. It suggests a physical response to temperature or effort.
- The athlete perspired heavily during the race.
- The worker perspired in the hot factory.
- The nervous speaker perspired as he delivered his speech.
Expunged: This means to remove or erase something completely. It suggests a deletion or a cancellation.
- The court expunged the criminal record after the defendant was pardoned.
- The editor expunged the offensive language from the article.
- The company expunged the data from its servers.
Trance: This refers to a state of altered consciousness, often characterized by a sense of detachment or a lack of awareness. It suggests a state of deep absorption or a hypnotic state.
- The hypnotist induced a trance in the subject.
- The dancer was in a trance, moving gracefully and effortlessly.
- The meditation practice led her to a state of deep trance.
Flamboyant: This describes someone or something that is showy or extravagant. It suggests a bold or dramatic style.
- The flamboyant artist wore bright colors and outrageous costumes.
- The politician’s flamboyant speeches were full of dramatic gestures.
- The flamboyant architecture of the building was a striking sight.
Anathema: This refers to something that is completely abhorrent or detestable. It suggests a strong aversion or a feeling of disgust.
- Racism is anathema to most people.
- The idea of war is anathema to pacifists.
- Lying is anathema to people who value honesty.
Schism: This refers to a division or a split within a group or organization. It suggests a disagreement or a conflict that leads to separation.
- The schism in the church led to the formation of new denominations.
- The political party experienced a schism over the issue of immigration.
- The schism in the family was caused by a bitter inheritance dispute.
Utopia: This refers to an ideal or perfect society. It suggests a place or a state of existence where everything is perfect and harmonious.
- The novel depicts a utopian society where everyone is equal and happy.
- Some people believe that technology will lead to a utopian future.
- The idea of utopia is often used as a goal or an aspiration.
Drudgery: This refers to dull, tedious, and often unpleasant work. It suggests a laborious or repetitive task.
- The drudgery of his job made him feel unfulfilled.
- The daily drudgery of housework was a chore.
- The drudgery of the factory work was difficult to endure.
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The Odd Jobs of Utopia
In the world of Utopia, everything was perfect. The people were happy, the environment was pristine, and there was no anathema or schism to divide them. But despite the idyllic setting, there was still a sense of drudgery that hung over the people.
They did not need to work for money or toil for their survival, but many still felt a sense of restlessness and boredom. They longed for something to challenge them, to push them beyond the limits of their comfort zone.
One day, a group of people decided to take on some odd jobs to break up the monotony of their lives. They wanted to experience the world outside of Utopia and to see what it was like to work for a living.
At first, the people were engrossed in their new tasks. They felt a sense of purpose and accomplishment as they tackled each new challenge. But as the days went on, they began to feel the strain of their work. They perspired under the hot sun and felt the aches and pains of their labor.
Despite the difficulties, the people were determined to see their tasks through to the end. They wanted to prove to themselves that they could succeed and that they could handle the challenges of the outside world.
As they worked, they began to realize that there was a certain poignant beauty in the struggle. They appreciated the satisfaction that came from a job well done and the camaraderie that developed among their fellow workers. They had found a sense of purpose and fulfillment that they had never experienced before.
When the work was done, the people returned to Utopia with a newfound appreciation for their perfect world. They had experienced the highs and lows of the outside world and had come to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of their own. They had nailed their odd jobs and had come out stronger and more resilient as a result.
Their experiences were expunged from their memories, but the lessons they had learned stayed with them. They knew that there was more to life than perfection and that the struggles of the world outside could bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose that was hard to find in their utopian paradise.