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Prolific (adj.)

Producing many works or results. - Hiệu suất cao, sáng tác nhiều

Prolong (v.)

To extend the duration of something. - Kéo dài

Quantitative (adj.)

Relating to measuring or quantifying something. - Định lượng

Redundant (adj.)

No longer needed; superfluous; repetitive. - Dư thừa

Reminiscence (n.)

The act of recalling past experiences. - Sự hồi tưởng

Remorse (n.)

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. - Sự hối hận

Sanction (n./v.)

A penalty for disobeying; official approval. - Hình phạt, lệnh trừng phạt; phê chuẩn

Scarce (adj.)

Insufficient for the demand. - Khan hiếm

Speculative (adj.)

Based on conjecture rather than knowledge; risky. - Suy đoán; có tính đầu cơ

Stifled (v./adj.)

Restrained or suppressed; unable to breathe. - Ngột ngạt, bị kiềm chế

Surreptitious (adj.)

Kept secret; stealthy. - Lén lút, bí mật

Susceptible (adj.)

Likely to be influenced or harmed. - Dễ bị ảnh hưởng, nhạy cảm

Tact (n.)

Sensitivity in dealing with difficult issues; diplomacy. - Sự khéo léo, tế nhị

Tedious (adj.)

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome. - Tẻ nhạt, mệt mỏi

Tenuous (adj.)

Very weak or slight; insubstantial. - Mỏng manh, hời hợt

Therapeutic (adj.)

Having a healing effect. - Có tính trị liệu

Thwart (v.)

To prevent someone from accomplishing something. - Phá ngang, ngăn chặn

Tranquility (n.)

The quality or state of being calm and peaceful. - Sự yên bình

Transgress (v.)

To infringe or go beyond the bounds of behavior. - Vi phạm

Ubiquitous (adj.)

Present, appearing, or found everywhere. - Ở khắp mọi nơi

Usurp (v.)

To take a position of power illegally or by force. - Chiếm đoạt

Vacillate (v.)

To waver between opinions; be indecisive. - Do dự, lưỡng lự

Venerate (v.)

To regard with great respect or reverence. - Tôn kính

Veracity (n.)

Conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness. - Sự chân thực, tính xác thực

Viable (adj.)

Capable of working successfully; feasible. - Khả thi

Vigilant (adj.)

Keeping careful watch for possible danger. - Cảnh giác

Vindicate (v.)

To clear someone of blame; to prove to be right. - Minh oan

Volatile (adj.)

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably. - Biến động, dễ bay hơi

Acumen (n.)

Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. - Sự nhạy bén

Impeccable (adj.)

Perfect; free from any fault or error. - Hoàn hảo, không tì vết

Implement (v.)

To put a decision, plan, or idea into effect. - Triển khai, thực hiện

Innocuous (adj.)

Harmless; not likely to cause injury or offense. - Vô hại, không ác ý

Ingenious (adj.)

Clever, original, and inventive. - Khéo léo, thông minh

Judicious (adj.)

Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible. - Sáng suốt, khôn ngoan

Paramount (adj.)

More important than anything else; of greatest significance. - Tối quan trọng

Preclude (v.)

To prevent something from happening. - Ngăn chặn, loại trừ

Prudence (n.)

The quality of being cautious and showing good judgment. - Sự thận trọng

Renounce (v.)

To formally give up a position, right, or belief. - Từ bỏ, khước từ

Rescind (v.)

To officially cancel or revoke a law, order, or agreement. - Hủy bỏ, thu hồi

Reticent (adj.)

Reserved; not revealing thoughts or feelings easily. - Kín đáo, ít nói

Serene (adj.)

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. - Thanh bình, tĩnh lặng

Succinct (adj.)

Brief and clear; expressed in a few words. - Ngắn gọn, súc tích

Tenacious (adj.)

Holding onto something firmly; persistent and determined. - Kiên trì, ngoan cường

Ubiquitous (adj.)

Present everywhere; very common. - Ở khắp mọi nơi

Fathom (v.)

To understand something, often difficult, after much thought. - Thấu hiểu, hiểu thấu

Fervent (adj.)

Showing intense passion or enthusiasm. - Nồng nhiệt, tha thiết

Incessant (adj.)

Continuing without stopping or interruption. - Liên miên, không dứt

Integral (adj.)

Necessary to make something complete; essential. - Thiết yếu, không thể thiếu

Intrepid (adj.)

Fearless; adventurous. - Gan dạ, dũng cảm

Insatiable (adj.)

Impossible to satisfy; having an unquenchable desire. - Không thể thỏa mãn

Immutable (adj.)

Unchanging over time; unable to be changed. - Bất biến, cố định

Lethargic (adj.)

Feeling sluggish, tired, or lacking energy. - Uể oải, thờ thẫn

Meticulous (adj.)

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. - Tỉ mỉ, kỹ càng

Insolent (adj.)

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. - Láo xược, xấc xược

Ornate (adj.)

Highly decorated with complex patterns; elaborate. - Trang trí công phu

Patent (adj.)

Obvious; easily recognizable. - Rõ ràng, rành rành

Panacea (n.)

A universal solution or remedy for all problems. - Thuốc vạn năng

Paradigm (n.)

A model or pattern for something; a typical example. - Hình mẫu, mô hình

Paradox (n.)

A statement that seems contradictory but may actually be true. - Nghịch lý

Permeate (v.)

To spread throughout something. - Thấm vào, lan tỏa

Pervasive (adj.)

Spreading widely throughout an area or group. - Lan tỏa khắp

Poignant (adj.)

Evoking a strong sense of sadness or emotion. - Chua xót, cảm động

Salient (adj.)

Most noticeable or important. - Nổi bật, chính yếu

Sedentary (adj.)

Spending much time seated; inactive. - Ít vận động

Trepidation (n.)

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. - Sự lo lắng, bồn chồn

Expedient (adj.)

Convenient and practical, though possibly improper. - Có lợi, thực dụng

Fabricate (v.)

To invent or create something, often with the intent to deceive. - Bịa đặt, ngụy tạo

Instigate (v.)

To provoke or initiate an action, often something negative. - Xúi giục, gây hấn

Penitent (adj.)

Feeling or showing regret for wrongdoing. - Ăn năn, hối lỗi

Perfunctory (adj.)

Done quickly and without care or interest. - Hời hợt, cho có lệ

Propensity (n.)

A natural tendency to behave in a certain way. - Thiên hướng, xu hướng

Scrupulous (adj.)

Extremely attentive to details and morals. - Cẩn trọng, chính trực

Surmise (v.)

To suppose something is true without sufficient evidence. - Phỏng đoán

Synergy (n.)

The increased effectiveness resulting from cooperation. - Sự hiệp lực

Transgress (v.)

To go beyond limits, especially breaking a law or rule. - Vi phạm, vượt giới hạn

Evince (v.)

To clearly show or reveal a feeling or quality. - Bộc lộ, chứng tỏ

Implacable (adj.)

Unable to be calmed or appeased. - Không thể xoa dịu

Inviolable (adj.)

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored. - Bất khả xâm phạm

Irreverence (n.)

A lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously. - Sự thiếu tôn kính

Juxtaposition (n.)

Placing two things close together to emphasize contrast. - Sự để gần nhau