C1-C2 Vocabulary and Essential Structures for THPT Graduation & Competency Assessment

A comprehensive set of flashcards focused on C1-C2 level vocabulary and important phrasal structures intended for the 2026 THPT and Competency Assessment exams.

address

To deal with or tackle a problem or situation.

beautify:tô điểm,làm đẹp

To adorn, grace, or make something look better; to decorate.

differentiate

To distinguish or recognize the difference between two or more things.

drive:thúc đẩy

To force or compel someone to do something.

gratification

A feeling of satisfaction or pleasure.

impulsive:bốc đồng hấp tấp

Acting in a rash or impetuous manner without thinking; C2 level.

inconsiderate:thiếu chu đáo suy nghĩ

Being thoughtless or selfish towards others.

innovative

Being creative, inventive, or imaginative in introducing new ideas.

irrigation

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth; C2 level.

mindfulness:sự chánh niệm

The state of being conscious, aware, or paying close attention to the present moment.

replicate

To copy or duplicate something exactly.

restrictive

Limiting or preventing the freedom or movement of something; C2 level.

self-esteem

Confidence in one's own worth, abilities, or self-respect.

stable

A state of being secure, steady, and not likely to change.

tedious

Boring or monotonous, often due to being too long or repetitive.

unaffordable

Too expensive or costly for someone to be able to pay for it.

urge

A strong desire or impulse; C2 level.

adaptability

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions; flexibility.

collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce or create something; cooperation.

designated

Officially assigned or specified for a particular purpose.

diplomacy

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; C2 level.

drawback

A disadvantage or negative feature of something.

employability

The quality of having the skills and abilities that make one suitable for paid work.

impose

To force an idea, rule, or system to be accepted or put in place.

navigate

To handle or overcome difficulties or complex situations.

openness

The quality of being receptive to new ideas or being honest and transparent.

outweigh

To be greater or more significant than something else; to surpass.

stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

flawless

Perfect and without any imperfections; impeccable; C2 level.

idealised

Represented as perfect or better than in reality.

insecure

Lacking confidence and feeling anxious or uncertain.

perspective

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a viewpoint.

undermine

To weaken or lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of something.

collective

Done by or characteristic of individuals acting as a group; joint.

commercialism

An emphasis on the maximizing of profit.

enforce

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

engagement

The act of participating or being involved in something.

enhance

To improve, boost, or increase the quality or value of something.

infrastructure

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society.

obsolete

No longer produced or used; outdated or old-fashioned.

overshadow

To appear much more prominent or important than something else; to eclipse.

reenact

To repeat the actions of an event that happened in the past; to recreate.

respiratory

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of breathing.

revive

To bring something back to life, health, existence, or use.

significance

The quality of being worthy of attention; importance or meaning.

spark

To trigger or provide the stimulus for a sudden activity or development.

subsidy

A sum of money granted by the government to assist an industry or business.

urbanisation

The process of making an area more urban or the movement of people to cities.

vibrant

Full of energy and life; exciting, brilliant, or lively.

devastating

Highly destructive, damaging, or disastrous; C2 level.

traffic congestion

A condition on transport networks characterized by slower speeds and longer trip times; a traffic jam.

work placement

A period of work experience, often as part of a course of study; an internship.

worthwhile

Worth the time, money, or effort spent; valuable or rewarding.

a sense of community

A feeling that members of a group belong and matter to one another.

gain real-world experience

To acquire practical skills and knowledge through actual practice in a professional environment.

make the most of something

To use a situation or opportunity to the greatest possible advantage.

raise awareness

To increase people's knowledge and understanding of a particular issue or situation.

joint effort

A cooperative endeavor where people work together to achieve a goal.

step out of somebody’s comfort zone

To do things that you don't feel comfortable with or aren't used to doing.

measure up

To reach a required standard or meet expectations.