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Example: These actions must be condemned without equivocation.

equivocation

​a way of behaving / speaking - not clear / definite => avoid / hide the truth; sự nói lập lờ

/əˈplɒm/

Example: The new intern showed great -, quickly adapting to the high-pressure environment of the newsroom.

He delivered the speech with his usual aplomb.

She concealed the problem with remarkable aplomb.

aplomb

​if sb does sth with -, they do it in a confidently and successfully - difficult situatiom

Example: When his proposal was rejected, he didn't argue - he simply - and moved on.

take it on the chin

grin and bear it (unpleasant events)

/pəˈluːsɪd/

Example: The light was so pellucid, so dazzling that she reached for her sunglasses.

Her explanation was so - that even the most complex theories became accessible.

pellucid

​extremely clear

Example: He regarded the awards ceremony as a mere -, caring little for the public recognition.

formality

sth that has to be done but has no real importance

Example: With a penetrating glace, ...

I heard a penetrating scream.

He has a very penetrating voice.

penetrating

very loud

describe a way of looking at sb in which u seem to know what they are thinking

Example: There's a history of antagonism between the two teams.

the antagonism towards neighbouring states

the historic antagonisms between the countries of western Europe

antagonism

hate, extreme unfriendliness / active opposition to sb

/ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/

Example: an anthology of modern quotations/American verse

This Bob Dylan anthology includes some rare recordings of his best songs.

anthology

a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject, often those considered to be the best

/əˈpɒkrɪfl/

Example: Most of the stories about him are apocryphal.

apocryphal

​(of a story) well known, but probably not true

Example: When the child cries, the mother gives him candy to appease him.

We try to appease our guilty consciences by making donations to charity.

His resignation did little to appease public anger.

appease

prevent further disagreement / fighting by making concession.

get rid of unpleasant feelings or make them less strong

Example: The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.

approbation

approval or agreement, often given by an official group

/ˈær.ə.bəl/

Example: arable farming/farmers/farms/land

arable

- farming land is used for, or is suitable for, growing crops

Example: The divorce court judge will serve as the arbiter between the estranged husband and wife.

The magazine's writers were regarded as arbiters of taste in the literary world.

The government will be the final arbiter in the dispute.

arbiter

one who can resolve a dispute, make a decision

Example: The employee sought official arbitration when he could not resolve a disagreement with his supervisor.

Both sides in the dispute have agreed to go to arbitration (= to have the disagreement solved by an arbitrator).

arbitration

the process or act of resolving a dispute

/ɑːˈbɔː.ri.əl/

Example: arboreal animals

Humans evolved from arboreal ancestors.

arboreal

of or living in trees

Example: The soldiers conveyed their ardor with impassioned battle cries.

ardor

extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm

Example: Little other than palm trees and cacti grow successfully in arid environments.

arid

excessively dry

/ˈær.ə.ɡeɪt/

Example: The king arrogated the right to order executions to himself exclusively.

They arrogate to themselves the power to punish people.

arrogate

take without justification

Example: The priest lives an ascetic life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.

ascetic

practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious

/əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/

Example: an assiduous student

The government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation.

assiduous(ness)

diligent ​and taking great care that everything is done as well as it can be

/əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/

Example: The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.

assuage

make unpleasant feelings less strong

Example: The director of the company has expressed a wish to atone for her past sins.

atone

do sth that shows ur sorry for sth bad u did / sth u failed to do

/ˈæt.rə.fi/

Example: After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.

In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker).

atrophy

be reduced in size and therefore strength => weaker

Example: her austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed

Their clothes were always austere.

My father was a distant, austere man.

the monks' austere way of life

austere

​simple and plain; without any decorations

​(of a person) strict and serious in appearance and behaviour

​allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortable

Example: The victims will take justice into their own hands and strive to avenge themselves against the men who robbed them.

avenge

seek revenge

Example: the remediation of reading problems

environmental remediation based on rhythm can be considered.

- strategies

remediation

the process of improving or correcting a situation

/siːð/

Example: The rest of the class positively seethed with indignation when Julia won the award.

By the end of the meeting he was seething.

seethe

feel very angry but to be unable / unwilling to express it clearly

Example: I raced forwards, heedless of the consequences.

Heedless of what she was doing, Anita swallowed the dark-coloured liquid.

heedless of sth

not giving attention to a risk / possible difficulty

Example: The judge declared a ______today due to unfair media coverage and the trial will be restarted again early next year.

mistrial

vụ xử án sai (has mistake)

Example: People who drive like that really get up my nose.

get up one's nose

annoy someone

Example: There's so much good theatre in New York City - one is spoilt for choice.

be spoilt/spoiled for choice

be unable to choose cuz there are so many possible good choices

/ˈstrɪndʒənt/

Example: We need to introduce more stringent security measures such as identity cards.

Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident.

stringent

(rule, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed

Example: There's a great restaurant just round the corner.

round the corner

very near here

Example: Her plans are not realistic - they'll never be more than a pipe dream.

pipe dream

giấc mơ ống

an idea / plan that is impossible / very unlikely to happen

Example: to amplify a guitar/an electric current/a signal

She refused to amplify further.

You may need to amplify this point.

amplify sth

increase sth in strength, esp sound

add details to a story, statement, etc.

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