Something for everyone - Kumpulan Audiobook Bahasa Inggris

To the derogatory comments from the older generation, the teenagers might retort that the elders with alacrity adopt new fashions and styles. Though they complain, women emulate their daughters by shortening or lengthening their hems. They may appear reticent about the bother and expense of altering their wardrobe, but they give tacit when they jostle each other to buy copies of the more expensive dresses. The conclusion one might reach after observing how women countenance the arbitrary changes year after year is that they are naïve or victims of some chicanery practiced by the clothing industry. Women may appear hapless before the intimidation of “style”, but the real truth may lie in the fact that they are so docile because they secretly enjoy the yearly excitement around the latest fashions.

Derogatory: Merendahkan, menghina, mengejek
Retort: Membalas, membalas dengan cepat, balasan tajam
Emulate: Meniru, mencontoh, mengejar keteladanan
Reticent: Pendiam, cenderung tidak berbicara, tidak suka berbicara
Wardrobe: Lemari pakaian, pakaian, busana
Tacit: Tersirat, diam-diam, tidak terucapkan
Conclusion: Kesimpulan, hasil akhir, penyelesaian
Countenance: Wajah, ekspresi wajah, sikap
Arbitrary: Sewenang-wenang, semaunya sendiri, tanpa alasan yang jelas
Chicanery: Tipu muslihat, kecurangan, penipuan
Hapless: Sial, malang, tidak beruntung
Docile: Patuh, mudah diatur, taat

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Derogatory: This describes something that is disrespectful, insulting, or belittling. It suggests a negative and often offensive tone, intended to demean or criticize someone or something.

The politician made derogatory remarks about his opponent’s policies.
The article contained derogatory language about the minority group.
Her derogatory comments about his appearance hurt his feelings.

Retort: This means to reply sharply or wittily to someone, often in a sarcastic or defensive manner. It suggests a quick and clever response, often intended to counter an argument or criticism.

When the teacher criticized her work, she retorted with a witty remark.
He retorted to her insult with a sarcastic comment.
The lawyer retorted to the opposing counsel’s argument with a well-crafted rebuttal.

Emulate: This means to imitate or copy someone or something, often with the goal of achieving similar success or excellence. It suggests a desire to learn from and model oneself after a role model or example.

The young artist emulated the style of her favorite painter.
The aspiring entrepreneur emulated the success of his mentor.
The students emulated the teacher’s teaching methods.

Reticent: This describes someone who is quiet, reserved, and reluctant to speak or express their thoughts and feelings. They tend to be shy, introverted, and cautious in their communication.

The reticent student rarely participated in class discussions.
She was reticent about sharing her personal experiences.
His reticent nature made it difficult to get to know him.

Wardrobe: This refers to a collection of clothes, often stored in a closet or wardrobe. It can also refer to the room or space where clothes are kept.

She had a vast wardrobe filled with designer dresses.
He needed to update his wardrobe with some new clothes.
The wardrobe was overflowing with clothes, making it difficult to find anything.

Ward: This can refer to a division or section of a hospital, often specializing in a particular type of care. It can also refer to a district or administrative area within a city or town.

The patient was transferred to the cardiac ward for treatment.
The city was divided into several wards, each with its own elected representative.
The old town was once a thriving commercial ward, but now it is mostly residential.

Robe: This refers to a long, loose-fitting garment, often worn for ceremonial or religious purposes. It can also be a type of bathrobe or dressing gown.

The priest wore a white robe during the ceremony.
She wrapped herself in a soft robe after her bath.
The king wore a ceremonial robe adorned with jewels.

Tacit: This describes something that is understood or implied without being spoken or explicitly stated. It suggests an unspoken agreement or understanding.

There was a tacit agreement between the two countries not to interfere in each other’s affairs.
The boss gave his employees a tacit approval by nodding his head.
Their silence was a tacit acceptance of the proposal.

Taciturn: This describes someone who is quiet, reserved, and not inclined to talk much. They tend to be introverted and prefer to listen rather than speak.

The taciturn old man rarely spoke, but when he did, his words carried weight.
The taciturn detective was known for his quiet observation skills.
Her taciturn nature made her a good listener.

Conclusion: This refers to the final part of something, often summarizing the main points or providing a resolution. It suggests a sense of closure and a final statement.

The conclusion of the book left the reader with a sense of hope.
The scientist drew a conclusion based on the results of the experiment.
The meeting ended with a brief conclusion summarizing the key decisions made.

Countenance: This refers to a person’s face or facial expression. It can also suggest a person’s demeanor or disposition.

Her countenance was filled with sadness.
The king’s countenance was stern and imposing.
His countenance betrayed his nervousness.

Arbitrary: This describes something that is based on random choice or personal preference rather than on reason or logic. It suggests a lack of consistency or fairness.

The teacher’s grading system was arbitrary, with no clear criteria for awarding marks.
The selection process was arbitrary, with no clear guidelines for choosing candidates.
The company’s decision to relocate was arbitrary, with no clear justification.

Chicanery: This refers to trickery, deception, or cunning manipulation, often used to gain an unfair advantage. It suggests a dishonest and underhanded way of achieving a goal.

The politician’s campaign was full of chicanery, with promises that were never kept.
The lawyer used chicanery to try to mislead the jury.
The company was accused of using chicanery to avoid paying taxes.

Hapless: This describes someone who is unlucky or unfortunate, often through no fault of their own. It suggests a tendency to experience bad luck or misfortune.

The hapless tourist was robbed of his wallet while sightseeing.
The hapless victim was caught in the crossfire.
The hapless dog got lost and wandered for days.

Docile: This describes someone or something that is easily managed or controlled, often submissive and obedient. It suggests a lack of resistance or defiance.