Chuyên Anh Tutorials - 300 Advanced Vocabulary Flashcards

A Comprehensive collection of 300 advanced English vocabulary terms, parts of speech, and definitions derived from the Chuyên Anh Tutorials lecture notes, designed for high school specialized entrance exam preparation.

ambidextrous (adj)

capable of using both hands with equal skill

annihilate (v)

to destroy completely

audacious (adj)

willing to take bold risks

breach (n)

a violation or infraction, typically of a law, trust, or duty

charismatic (adj)

exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others

collateral (n)

something pledged as security for repayment of a loan

concurrent (adj)

happening at the same time

cordial (adj)

warm and friendly in manner

deterrent (n)

something that discourages or prevents a particular action

discrepancy (n)

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

dubious (adj)

hesitating or doubting

erratic (adj)

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

eradicate (v)

to eliminate or destroy completely

exemplify (v)

to serve as a typical example of

formulate (v)

to create or develop systematically

futile (adj)

incapable of producing any useful result

generic (adj)

characteristic of a whole group; not specific

gullible (adj) (18)

easily deceived or tricked because of a lack of critical thinking

hindrance (n)

something that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction

implicit (adj)

implied though not plainly expressed

impulsive (adj)

acting or done without forethought

indispensable (adj)

absolutely necessary

integral (adj)

necessary to make a whole complete

jeopardy (n)

danger of harm or loss

laborious (adj)

requiring a lot of effort and time

monumental (adj)

impressively large, extensive, or significant

norm (n)

a standard or pattern that is typical or expected

obliterate (v)

to destroy utterly; wipe out

perilous (adj)

full of danger or risk

rectify (v)

to correct or make right

abolish (v)

to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

aggravation (n)

an intensification of an existing problem or condition

bestow (v)

to present or give an honor, gift, or right ceremoniously

coalition (n)

an alliance or partnership, especially a temporary one, formed for a common purpose

consensus (n)

general agreement among a group

decipher (v)

to interpret

deviate (v)

to depart from an established course or norm

disposition (n)

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character

ecstatic (adj)

overwhelmingly joyful or delighted

excruciating (adj)

extremely painful or intense

fidelity (n)

faithfulness and loyalty, especially in a relationship or marriage

gratification (n)

pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's actions or the satisfaction of a desire

gullible (adj) (43)

easily deceived or tricked due to a lack of critical thinking

improvise (v)

to create or perform spontaneously without preparation

ingrained (adj)

deeply fixed or firmly established

judicious (adj)

showing good judgment and practical wisdom

longevity (n)

long life or a great duration of life

mediocre (adj)

of moderate or average quality, not very good

melancholic (adj)

characterized by a feeling of deep sadness

novice (n)

a person who is new to or inexperienced in a field or activity

perennial (adj)

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time

procure (v)

to obtain or acquire through effort or care

rationale (n)

the underlying reason or justification for a decision or course of action

rehabilitate (v)

to restore to a normal life or condition through therapy or education

retaliate (v)

to respond to an attack or injury by counterattacking

satirical (adj)

using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or mock people or society

stagnant (adj)

not flowing or moving; lacking vitality or growth

tenacious (adj)

persistent in maintaining or adhering to something

tranquility (n)

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

undermine (v)

to weaken or sabotage gradually, often through indirect means

advent (n)

the arrival or coming of something significant

accentuate (v)

to emphasize or highlight

benign (adj)

gentle, kind, and not harmful

brevity (n)

conciseness and shortness of expression

chronological (adj)

arranged in order of time or occurrence

colossal (adj)

extremely large or massive

convene (v)

to assemble or gather for a meeting

denounce (v)

to publicly criticize or condemn

dormant (adj)

inactive, sleeping, or temporarily inactive

excursion (n)

a short journey or trip, often for leisure

frivolous (adj)

lacking in seriousness or importance

homogeneous (adj)

uniform or similar in nature or kind

impediment (n)

an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress

impending (adj)

about to happen or occur soon

intrude (v)

to enter or be present where one is not wanted or invited

jargon (n)

specialized language or terminology used by a particular group or profession

lavish (adj)

characterized by excess, luxury, or abundance

malicious (adj)

intending to cause harm or suffering

metaphor (n)

a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things

omnipotent (adj)

having unlimited power or authority

patronize (v)

to treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority

predicament (n)

a difficult, unpleasant, or perplexing situation

protocol (n)

a set of rules or procedures for carrying out a particular type of activity

ransack (v)

to search thoroughly and messily, often causing damage

repercussion (n)

the unintended consequence or effect of an event or action

rustic (adj)

characteristic of rural life, simplicity, or plainness

seasoned (adj)

experienced, matured, or accustomed to a particular activity

tentative (adj)

not certain or fixed; provisional

unanimous (adj)

fully in agreement or showing complete unity

turmoil (n)

a state of confusion, disturbance, or uncertainty

abdicate (v)

to give up a position, right, or power

anomaly (n)

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

autocratic (adj)

pertaining to a system of governance where one person possesses unlimited power

beholden (adj)

owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service

burgeoning (adj)

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

capricious (adj)

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

circuitous (adj)

(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way

commendation (n)

praise

contiguous (adj)

sharing a common border; touching

culminate (v)

reach a climax or point of highest development