TỪ VỰNG PTE READING PHẦN 2

progression

n): Sự tiến triển, tiến trình. The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

parliamentary

adj): (Thuộc) nghị viện, quốc hội. Relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.

moral

adj/n): (adj) (Thuộc) đạo đức, luân lý; (n) Bài học đạo đức. (adj) Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour. (n) A lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.

Comprise

v): Bao gồm, gồm có. Consist of; be made up of.

unashamedly

adv): (Một cách) không xấu hổ, không ngượng ngùng. Without shame or embarrassment.

abrupt

adj): Đột ngột, bất ngờ; cộc lốc, thô lỗ. Sudden and unexpected; brief to the point of rudeness.

oceanographer

n): Nhà hải dương học. A scientist who studies the ocean.

spate of interest rate rises

phr): Một loạt các đợt tăng lãi suất. A large number of increases in interest rates happening in a short period.

pendulum

n): Con lắc. A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, especially a rod with a weight at the end that regulates the mechanism of a clock.

sleek

adj): Bóng mượt (tóc); kiểu dáng đẹp, thanh lịch (xe cộ). (Of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy; (of a person) having a smart and well-groomed appearance.

hydrogen

n): Hydro. A chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no color, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water.

radically

adv): (Một cách) triệt để, tận gốc, hoàn toàn. In a thorough or fundamental way; completely.

coercive

adj): Có tính ép buộc, cưỡng chế. Relating to or using force or threats.

emulate

v): Bắt chước, cạnh tranh với (ai đó đáng ngưỡng mộ). Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

particle

n): Hạt, phần tử nhỏ, Hạt nhỏ li ti. A minute portion of matter.

occurring

v, present participle of occur): Đang xảy ra, đang diễn ra. Happening; taking place.

clot

n/v): (n) Cục (máu đông); (v) Đông lại thành cục. (n) A thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, or of material stuck together. (v) (Of a liquid, especially blood) form clots.

burst

v/n): (v) Nổ tung, vỡ oà; (n) Sự nổ, sự bùng phát. (v) Break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure. (n) An instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; a sudden issuing forth.

hysterical

adj): Cuồng loạn, kích động quá mức. Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion.

malnutrition

n): Sự suy dinh dưỡng. Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

utmost

adj/n): (adj) Tối đa, cực độ, hết sức; (n) Mức tối đa. (adj) Most extreme; greatest. (n) The greatest or most extreme extent or amount.

precipitation

n): Lượng mưa, sự ngưng tụ (hơi nước); sự kết tủa (hóa học). Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground; the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.

crude oil

n): Dầu thô. Unrefined petroleum.

omit

v): Bỏ qua, bỏ sót. Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully.

spurred

adj/v, past participle of spur): Được thúc đẩy, được khuyến khích. (adj) Encouraged or incited. (v) Urge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides; give an incentive or encouragement to (someone).

hazardous waste

n): Chất thải nguy hại. Waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

apportion

v): Phân chia, phân bổ. Divide up and share out.

blame

n/v): (n) Sự khiển trách, lỗi; (v) Đổ lỗi, khiển trách. (n) Responsibility for a fault or wrong. (v) Feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong.

dam

n/v): (n) Đập nước; (v) Ngăn đập. (n) A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply. (v) Build a dam across (a river or stream).

breach

n/v): (n) Sự vi phạm (luật, hợp đồng); lỗ thủng, sự phá vỡ; (v) Vi phạm; phá vỡ. (n) An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. (v) Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

herald

v/n): (v) Báo trước, báo hiệu; (n) Sứ giả, điềm báo. (v) Be a sign that (something) is about to happen. (n) An official messenger bringing news.

dissemination

n): Sự phổ biến, gieo rắc (thông tin, ý tưởng). The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

leapfrog

v/n): (v) Nhảy cóc (qua); vượt cấp; (n) Trò nhảy cóc. (v) Jump over (someone or something) by placing one's hands on their back or shoulders and vaulting. (n) A game in which players in turn vault with parted legs over others who are bending down.

democratize

v): Dân chủ hóa. Introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to. *ZE

enlarge

v): Phóng to, mở rộng. Make or become larger or more extensive. NO MAGNIFY

pilgrimage

n): Cuộc hành hương. A pilgrim's journey, especially a long one made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

luminosity

n): Độ sáng, sự rực rỡ. The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object (as distinct from its apparent brightness diminished by distance).

utopian

adj): Không tưởng, lý tưởng hão huyền. Modelled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.

capitalist

n/adj): (n) Nhà tư bản; (adj) (Thuộc) chủ nghĩa tư bản. (n) A wealthy person who uses money to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism. (adj) Practising or based on capitalism.

sophistication

n): Sự tinh vi, phức tạp; sự sành điệu. The quality of being sophisticated (having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture; complex or intricate). NO INTRICACY

radical

adj/n): (adj) Căn bản, triệt để; cực đoan; (n) Người cực đoan. (adj) Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. (n) A person who advocates thorough or complete political or social change, or a member of a political party or section of a party pursuing such aims.

unrivaled

adj) (UK) / unrivalled (US): Vô song, không đối thủ. Better than everyone or everything of the same type.

on offer

phr): Được cung cấp, đang có sẵn (để bán hoặc sử dụng). Available to be bought or used.

intricacy

n): Sự phức tạp, rắc rối; chi tiết phức tạp. The quality of being intricate; details, especially of an involved or perplexing nature.

awed

adj): Kính sợ, kinh ngạc. Filled with or expressing awe.

obstacle

n): Chướng ngại vật, trở ngại. A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

decisiveness

n): Sự quyết đoán, tính dứt khoát. The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

differ in

phr v): Khác nhau ở (điểm nào đó). To be unlike or dissimilar in a particular aspect.

quintuplicate

v/n/adj): (v) Nhân năm lần; (n) Bản sao thứ năm, bộ năm; (adj) Gấp năm lần. (v) Multiply by five. (n) Each of a set of five identical things. (adj) Consisting of five identical items or copies.

consolidate

v): Củng cố, hợp nhất. Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole; make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

precinct

n): Khu vực (thường được giới hạn cho một mục đích cụ thể như bầu cử, mua sắm, hoặc khuôn viên nhà thờ). A district of a city or town as defined for police purposes; the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.

stoutly

adv): (Một cách) mạnh mẽ, kiên quyết, dũng cảm. In a courageous and determined way; with determination.

matriculate

v): Trúng tuyển, được nhận vào học (trường đại học). Be enrolled at a college or university.

collegiate

adj): (Thuộc) trường đại học, cao đẳng; có tính tập thể (như trong trường đại học). Relating to or characteristic of a college or its students; constituting a college.

austere

adj): Khắc khổ, mộc mạc, giản dị; nghiêm khắc. Severe or strict in manner or attitude; (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; (of an architectural or artistic style) having a plain and simple appearance.

mindfulness

n): Chánh niệm, sự tỉnh thức. The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

attempt

v/n): (v) Cố gắng, nỗ lực; (n) Sự cố gắng, sự nỗ lực. (v) Make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action). (n) An effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.

magnify

v): Phóng đại, làm to ra; làm tăng tầm quan trọng. Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope; exaggerate. NO ENLARGE

Boon

n): Mối lợi, phúc lợi, điều có ích. A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

arrest

v/n): (v) Bắt giữ (tội phạm); làm ngừng lại, đình trệ; (n) Sự bắt giữ; sự ngừng lại. (v) Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody; stop or check (progress or a process). (n) The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody.

beaker

n): Cốc có mỏ (dùng trong phòng thí nghiệm). A lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use.

beaker

n): Cốc có mỏ (dùng trong phòng thí nghiệm). A lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use.

pose

v/n): (v) Đặt ra (câu hỏi, vấn đề); tạo dáng (chụp ảnh); giả vờ; (n) Tư thế, kiểu dáng. (v) Present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty); assume a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn. (n) A particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be painted or photographed. (Lưu ý: trong ghi chú của bạn chỉ có "hỏi", nhưng "pose" có nhiều nghĩa hơn).

grasp

v/n): (v) Nắm bắt, túm lấy; hiểu thấu; (n) Sự nắm bắt, sự hiểu biết. (v) Seize and hold firmly; understand (something) fully. (n) A firm hold or grip; a person's understanding of a subject or issue.

are exempt from

phr): Được miễn (khỏi nghĩa vụ, thuế). Are free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

demure

adj): Nghiêm trang, kín đáo, đoan trang (thường dùng cho phụ nữ). (Of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy.

soluble

adj): Có thể hòa tan. (Of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

carbohydrate

n): Cacbohydrat, chất đường bột. Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body. (Lưu ý: "hóa chất cac bon" là một cách diễn đạt hơi khác, "cacbohydrat" là thuật ngữ chính xác hơn).

excellent

adj): Tuyệt vời, xuất sắc. Extremely good; outstanding.

leisure

n): Thời gian rảnh rỗi, sự nhàn rỗi. Time when one is not working or occupied; free time.

afraid

adj): Sợ hãi, e ngại. Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

surprisingly

adv): (Một cách) đáng ngạc nhiên, bất ngờ. In a way that causes surprise.

nearby

adj/adv): (adj) Gần đó, lân cận; (adv) Ở gần. (adj) Situated not far away. (adv) Not far away; close.

tomb

n): Lăng mộ, ngôi mộ (thường là công trình kiến trúc). A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.

Coastal

adj): (Thuộc) bờ biển, ven biển. Relating to or bordering on the coast.

government

n): Chính phủ, chính quyền; sự cai trị. The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular system or method of control.

nutritional

adj): (Thuộc) dinh dưỡng. Relating to nutrition.

succeed

v): Thành công; kế vị, nối ngôi. Achieve the desired aim or result; take over a throne, office, or other position from.

intertwined

adj/v, past participle of intertwine): (adj) Quấn vào nhau, gắn bó chặt chẽ; (v) Đã quấn vào nhau. (adj) Twisted or twined together. (v) Twined or twisted together.

athletic

adj): (Thuộc) điền kinh, thể thao; khỏe mạnh, cường tráng. Physically strong, fit, and active; relating to or characteristic of athletics.

independent

adj): Độc lập, không phụ thuộc. Free from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.

auditing

n): Sự kiểm toán, công tác kiểm toán. The conducting of an official financial examination of an organization's accounts.

until

prep/conj): (prep) Cho đến khi; (conj) Cho đến khi. (prep) Up to (the point in time or the event mentioned). (conj) Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.

vacuum

n/v): (n) Chân không; máy hút bụi; (v) Hút bụi. (n) A space entirely devoid of matter. (v) Clean with a vacuum cleaner.

stationery

n): Văn phòng phẩm (giấy, bút, phong bì...). Writing and other office materials.

stationary

adj): Đứng yên, không di chuyển; không thay đổi. Not moving or not intended to be moved.

plight

n): Hoàn cảnh khó khăn, cảnh ngộ éo le. A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

abiding

adj): Lâu dài, bền bỉ (tình cảm, ký ức); (ít dùng) tuân thủ. (Of a feeling or a memory) lasting a long time; enduring.

misled

v, past tense/past participle of mislead): Đã làm cho hiểu lầm, đã lừa dối. Caused (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something.

biased

adj): Thiên vị, có thành kiến. Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

editor

n): Biên tập viên; chủ bút. A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book.

untapped

adj): Chưa được khai thác, chưa được sử dụng. (Of a resource) not yet exploited or used.

the sun's rays

n phr): Tia nắng mặt trời. The light and heat energy emitted by the sun.

phenomenal

adj): Phi thường, đáng kinh ngạc. Remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good.

necessarily

adv): (Một cách) tất yếu, nhất thiết. As a necessary result; inevitably.

recognition

n): Sự công nhận, sự thừa nhận; sự nhận ra. Identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge; acknowledgement of the existence, validity, or legality of something.

phasing out

v, present participle of phase out): Đang loại bỏ dần. Gradually stopping the use or provision of something.

throughout

prep/adv): (prep) Khắp, suốt; (adv) Từ đầu đến cuối, ở mọi nơi. (prep) In every part of (a place or object). (adv) In every part.

Traffic

n): Giao thông, sự đi lại (xe cộ, máy bay). Vehicles moving on a road or public highway.

pollution

n): Sự ô nhiễm. The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.