NEW WORDS 2/7/2026

observatory

/əbˈzɜːvətri/ đài quan sát (a special building with a telescope or other equipment that scientists use to watch the stars, the weather, etc.)

Ex: The scientists at the observatory monitor (theo dõi) the weather patterns and predict upcoming storms accurately.

The observatory's dome (vòm) opens up at night, allowing astronomers /əˈstrɑːnəmər/ (nhà thiên văn học) to observe the stars and planets.

Many schools organize field trips to the observatory, where students can learn about the wonders of the universe.

dissect

v. /dɪˈsekt/ giải phẫu (cut up a dead person, animal or plant in order to study it)

Ex: In biology class, we learned how to dissect a frog to understand its anatomy.

The scientists carefully dissected the flower to examine its reproductive /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/ organs.

The medical students were nervous as they prepared to dissect a human cadaver /kəˈdævər/ (thi thể) for the first time.

In biology class, we performed a frog dissection to learn about its internal organs.

* study something closely and/or discuss it in great detail

Ex: We need to dissect the data before drawing conclusions.

The thorough /ˈθɜːrəʊ/(kỹ lưỡng) dissection of the poem revealed hidden meanings.

scrap

v. /skræp/ hủy bỏ (cancel or get rid of something that is no longer practical or useful

Ex: We decided to scrap our original plan and come up with a new one.

The company had to scrap the old machinery (máy móc) /məˈʃiːnəri/ and invest in new equipment.

Around 40 managerial /ˌmænəˈdʒɪriəl/ (quản lý) positions are to be scrapped in a major shake-up (cải tổ) of the company.

shake-up

cải tổ (a situation in which a lot of changes are made to a company, an organization, etc. in order to improve the way in which it works)

Ex: The paper calls for an urgent shake-up in the health-care system.

The company underwent a major shake-up, resulting in new leadership and revised (điều chỉnh, sửa đổi) strategies.

The organization's shake-up led to improved efficiency and better communication among employees.

The shake-up was necessary to address the company's outdated practices and lack of innovation.

terror

/ˈterər/ kinh hoàng, khiếp sợ (a feeling of extreme fear)

Ex: He lives in terror of (= is constantly afraid of) losing his job.

The horror movie filled me with terror, making it impossible for me to sleep peacefully.

The child's face turned pale with terror as she saw the spider crawling towards her.

The haunted house was designed to evoke a sense of terror in its visitors.

* a person, situation or thing that makes you very afraid

Ex: These street gangs have become the terror of the neighbourhood.

* khủng bố = terrorism /'terərizəm/

Ex: The president declared (tuyên bố) a war on terror (= a campaign against the use of terror).

revise

v. xem lại (change your opinions or plans, for example because of something you have learned)

Ex: I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now.

The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report.

I had to revise my travel itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/ (lịch trình) when I found out my flight was canceled.

The company revised their marketing strategy after realizing it wasn't effective.

* sửa đổi, điều chỉnh, change something, such as a book or an estimate, in order to correct or improve it

Ex: The estimate for the building work had to be revised upwards.

The figure has now been revised from $1 million to $2 million.

The author had to revise her manuscript /ˈmænjuskrɪpt/ (bản thảo) several times before it was ready for publication.

The architect had to revise the blueprints to accommodate (đáp ứng) the client's new requirements.

interrogate

v. /ɪnˈterəɡeɪt/ thẩm vấn (ask somebody a lot of questions over a long period of time, especially in an aggressive way)

Ex: The police officer was trained to interrogate suspects in a firm but fair manner.

He was interrogated by the police for over 12 hours.

He confessed after four days under interrogation.

She hated her parents' endless interrogations about where she'd been.

adamant

a. /ˈædəmənt/ kiên quyết (determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something)

Ex: Despite being presented with strong counter-arguments, the official remained adamant that the current policy is the best way forward.

She was adamant about quitting sugar completely to improve her health, and she hasn't touched a dessert for over six months now.

My nephew was adamant that he wanted to study graphic (đồ họa) design instead of medicine, and eventually, his parents agreed to support him.

impetuous

a. /ɪmˈpetʃuəs/ bốc đồng, hấp tấp (acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results) = impulsive, rash

Ex: Sarah's impetuous decision to quit her job without a backup plan left her financially unstable.

The impetuous driver swerved /swɜːrv/ (lách) through traffic without considering the safety of others on the road.

Mark's impetuous purchase of an expensive gadget drained his bank account in an instant.

Jenny's impetuous response during the argument only escalated the tension between her and her friend.

The rash move of investing all his savings in a risky venture (dự án mạo hiểm) left him bankrupt.

The impetuosity /ɪmˌpetʃuˈɑːsəti/ of her actions often resulted in regret and unintended outcomes.

ill-advised

a. not sensible; likely to cause difficulties in the future

Ex: Her remarks were ill-advised, to say the least.

Skipping breakfast before an important exam is ill-advised as it can affect your concentration.

Taking out a loan (vay tiền) to pay off credit card debt is often ill-advised as it can lead to more financial trouble.

It would be well advised to save money for emergencies rather than spending it all.

live on

continue to live or exist

Ex: She died ten years ago but her memory lives on.

eat a particular type of food to live

Ex: Some birds live on nectar (mật hoa), while others live on insects as their primary source of food.

eat only or a lot of a particular type of food

Ex: During his college years, John lived on pizza and instant noodles, barely trying any other food.

After her surgery, Sarah had to live on a liquid diet for a week.

have enough money for the basic things you need to live

Ex: With the rise in living costs, it's becoming harder for many families to live on their income.

live off

sống nhờ vào (receive the money you need to live from somebody/something because you do not have any yourself)

Ex: He only agreed to marry her so he could live off her money.

She has an inheritance /ɪnˈherɪtəns/ (thừa kế) to live off so she doesn't need to work.

Many young unemployed people are still living off their parents.

have one particular type of food as the main thing you eat in order to live

Ex: After losing his job, he had to live off instant noodles until he found another source of income.

As a vegan, she chooses to live off plant-based foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

inheritance

/ɪnˈherɪtəns/ thừa kế (the money, property, etc. that you receive from sb when they die)

Ex: She came into (= received) her inheritance at eighteen.

The siblings were surprised to learn about their unexpected inheritance after their father's sudden demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ (cái chết).

di sản, di truyền (sth from the past or from your family that affects the way you behave, look, etc.)

Ex: His quick temper and impulsive nature are an unfortunate inheritance from his hot-headed ancestors /ˈænsestər/.

Physical characteristics /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ are determined by genetic inheritance.

She inherited (thừa hưởng) a passion for music from her grandfather.

red-eye

Chuyến bay đêm (a flight in a plane at night, on which you cannot expect to get enough sleep)

Ex: The red-eye flight was bumpy (xóc, gồ ghề) and noisy, making it nearly impossible to get any rest.

Despite the red-eye flight, I managed to stay awake and catch up on work during the journey.

evict

v. Đuổi khỏi (nhà, đất đai), force somebody to leave a house or land, especially when you have the legal right to do so

Ex: A number of tenants have been evicted for not paying the rent.

The landlord had to evict the tenant for not paying rent for several months.

The court /kɔːrt/ ruled (phán quyết) in favor of the property owner, allowing them to evict the trespassers /ˈtrespæsər/ (kẻ xâm nhập).

The family faced eviction after violating the terms of their lease by having pets.

forsake

v. /fərˈseɪk/ bỏ rơi (leave somebody/something, especially when you have a responsibility to stay) = abandon

Ex: Despite his promise to always be there for her, he chose to forsake her in her time of need.

The mother couldn't bear to forsake her child, even when faced with financial difficulties.

The soldier vowed to never forsake his comrades /ˈkɑːmræd/, even in the face of danger.

It is heartbreaking to see people forsake their pets and leave them abandoned on the streets.

stop doing something, or leave something, especially something that you enjoy

Ex: Despite his love for music, he had to forsake his dreams of becoming a professional pianist /ˈpiːənɪst/.

The athlete had to forsake his favorite sport due to a career-ending injury.

She forsook the glamour of the city and went to live in the wilds of Scotland.

wholeheartedly

adv. hết lòng (completely, in an enthusiastic way)

Ex: She threw herself wholeheartedly into her work.

She wholeheartedly supported her friend's decision to pursue her dreams, cheering her on every step of the way.

The team worked wholeheartedly to achieve their goal, putting in extra hours and giving their best effort.

The plan was given wholehearted support.

exquisite

a. /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ tinh xảo, tuyệt đẹp (extremely beautiful or carefully made)

Ex: Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite.

The jewelry store showcased an exquisite collection of diamond rings, each one carefully crafted and stunningly beautiful.

(of a feeling) strongly felt = acute

Ex: The exquisite pain of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and difficult to bear.

The exquisite joy of holding your newborn baby for the first time is indescribable /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbl/ (khó tả).

workmanship

tay nghề (the skill with which somebody makes something, especially when this affects the way it looks or works)

Ex: Our buyers insist on high standards of workmanship and materials.

I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.

The intricate details of the wooden sculpture showcased the artist's exceptional workmanship.

The flawless stitching (đường may) on the dress was a testament to the tailor's impeccable (hoàn hảo, tỉ mỉ) workmanship.

swerve

v/n. /swɜːrv/ lách, (especially of a vehicle) to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting somebody/something

Ex: She swerved sharply to avoid a cyclist.

I had to swerve my bike to avoid colliding with a pedestrian who stepped out unexpectedly.

The driver made a quick swerve to avoid hitting the pedestrian crossing the road.

prescription

đơn thuốc

Ex: The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.

Antibiotics are only available by prescription.

She scribbled (Viết nguệch ngoạc) on her prescription pad and handed me a sheet.

He may be able to prescribe you something for that cough.

Non-prescription medications like pain relievers and cough syrup can be purchased at any pharmacy.

expedite

v. /ˈekspədaɪt/ xúc tiến, đẩy nhanh = speed up

Ex: We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.

We need to expedite the shipping process to ensure the package arrives on time.

The manager decided to hire more staff to expedite the completion of the project.

entitle

v. /ɪnˈtaɪtl/ cấp quyền (give somebody the right to have or to do sth)

Ex: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 66.

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion.

This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class.

This may affect your entitlement to compensation.

* give a title to a book, play, etc.

Ex: The author decided to entitle her new novel "Whispers of the Wind" to capture its mysterious theme.

marvellous

a. /ˈmɑːrvələs/ tuyệt vời (extremely good; wonderful) = fantastic, splendid

Ex: This will be a marvellous/splendid opportunity for her.

The sunset over the ocean was marvellous, with vibrant colors painting the sky.

The chef prepared a marvellous meal, combining flavors that delighted everyone's taste buds.

This is really marvellous news!

The food smells absolutely marvellous.

It's marvellous what modern technology can do.

enormously

a. vô cùng (very much), enormity (n): sự nghiêm trọng/khủng khiếp /ɪˈnɔːrməti/

Ex: enormously rich/powerful/grateful

Property prices vary enormously across the country.

She was looking forward to the meeting enormously.

The team's performance improved enormously after their coach implemented a new training program.

Universities are under enormous pressure financially.

People are still coming to terms with the enormity of the disaster.