Seeing in Learning - Kumpulan Audiobook Bahasa Inggris

While we are all cognizant of words’ importance in creating certain impressions, the gesture is relegated to a much lesser role. Gestures are important and concomitant to even the vapidest speech, enhancing it and giving the hearer something to look at while he listens. The value of seeing at the same time as listening was shown when a class at a university, unwieldy because of its large size, was split up. One group was put into a room in close proximity to good loudspeakers. Every nuance of the lecturer’s voice could be heard clearly. Because they had no person on whom to place their attention, they soon took on the appearance of extreme lassitude; most students became lethargic and rested their heads on their desks. The separation of visual and aural communication tended to vitiate the learning process. The listening group received grades lower than those received by those who could look at as well as hear the instructor.

Note:

cognizant – sadar, yang mengetahui
impression – impresi, jejak, anggapan
relegate – membuang, memindahkan, menurunkan pangkat
gesture – sikap, gerak isyarat
concomitant – seiring, hal yang bersamaan
vapid – hambar, tawar, tidak menarik
vapidest – paling hambar
enhance – meningkatkan, memperbesar
unwieldy – berat, susah dipakai
split up – perpecahan, perceraian
proximity – kedekatan
nuance – nuansa
took on the appearance = mengambil penampilan
lassitude – kelesuan, keletihan, kemalasan
lethargic – lesu, malas
vitiate – melemahkan, merusak, meniadakan

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Here are explanations and sample sentences for the words you provided:

Cognizant: This means being aware of something, having knowledge or understanding. It implies a conscious recognition of a situation or fact.

The driver was cognizant of the icy road conditions.
The company is cognizant of the need for diversity in its workforce.
She was cognizant of the potential risks involved in the project.

Impression: This refers to the effect or feeling that something has on someone. It can be a lasting memory, a strong influence, or a superficial perception.

The speaker made a lasting impression on the audience.
The painting left a strong impression on her.
She tried to make a good impression at the job interview.

Relegate: This means to assign someone or something to a lower or less important position or role. It implies a demotion or a diminished status.

The team was relegated to the lower division after losing the championship.
The task was relegated to a junior employee.
He felt relegated to the sidelines after his injury.

Gesture: This refers to a movement of the body, especially the hands, that expresses a feeling or intention. It can be a way of communicating nonverbally or emphasizing something.

She made a gesture of goodwill by offering a handshake.
The speaker’s gestures were expressive and engaging.
He made a gesture of annoyance by rolling his eyes.

Concomitant: This describes something that happens or exists at the same time as something else. It implies a simultaneous occurrence or a close connection.

The increase in tourism brought with it a concomitant rise in prices.
There was a concomitant decline in productivity after the company downsized.
The new policy was accompanied by a concomitant increase in customer satisfaction.

Vapid: This describes something that is dull, uninteresting, and lacking in excitement or substance. It suggests a lack of depth or originality.

The movie was vapid and predictable.
The conversation was vapid and filled with small talk.
The comedian’s jokes were vapid and unfunny.

Vapidest: This is the superlative form of vapid, meaning the most dull, uninteresting, and lacking in substance. It implies the extreme lack of excitement or depth.

The vapidest movie I’ve ever seen was filled with clichés and predictable plot twists.
The vapidest conversation I’ve ever had was filled with meaningless small talk.
The comedian’s jokes were the vapidest I’ve ever heard, lacking any wit or humor.

Enhance: This means to improve or make something better. It involves adding value, quality, or effectiveness to something, often by making changes or additions.

The new software will enhance the company’s productivity.
The lighting in the room enhances the beauty of the paintings.
The chef used herbs to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Unwieldy: This describes something that is difficult to handle or manage because of its size, shape, or weight. It suggests a lack of ease or control.

The unwieldy box was too heavy to lift.
The unwieldy furniture made it difficult to move around the room.
The unwieldy weapon was difficult to aim.

Split up: This means to separate or divide into parts. It can be used to describe a group of people, a relationship, or a task.

The friends decided to split up and go their separate ways.
The company split up into two divisions.
The project was split up into several smaller tasks.

Proximity: This refers to the state of being near or close to something or someone. It suggests a close physical distance or a close relationship.

The proximity of the airport made it noisy.
The proximity of the two cities made it easy to travel between them.
The proximity of the children made it difficult to have a private conversation.

Nuance: This refers to a subtle difference or distinction in meaning, expression, or perception. It suggests a subtle variation or refinement, often adding depth and complexity to something.

The artist captured the nuances of human emotion in her paintings.
The politician’s speech was full of nuance, leaving room for interpretation.
The musician’s performance was filled with nuance, showcasing his mastery of the instrument.

Took on the appearance: This phrase means to acquire a new or different look or appearance. It suggests a change in visual presentation or a transformation.

The old house took on the appearance of a modern home after the renovation.
The actor took on the appearance of a historical figure for his role in the movie.
The chameleon took on the appearance of its surroundings to camouflage itself.

Lassitude: This refers to a state of physical or mental weariness, fatigue, or lack of energy. It suggests a feeling of being drained and lacking motivation.

She felt a wave of lassitude after a long day at work.
The summer heat caused a feeling of lassitude.
The prolonged illness left him with a sense of lassitude.

Lethargic: This describes someone or something that is sluggish, inactive, and lacking in energy. It suggests a state of drowsiness or apathy.

The lethargic student struggled to stay awake in class.
The lethargic economy showed little sign of growth.
The lethargic dog lay in the sun, uninterested in playing.

Vitiate: This means to corrupt, spoil, or weaken something. It suggests a negative impact that undermines the quality, integrity, or validity of something.