CAMBRIDGE 19-TEST 3

Impenetrable

Impenetrable refers to something that cannot be penetrated, passed through, or understood.

COLLO: impenetrable forest/ jungle

impenetrable barrier /obstacle

impenetrable text/ writing

Ex. To some youngsters, reconcling with parents after a serious argument can be impenetrable, emotions can cloud understandings

disperse (v)

to spread out or scatter in different directions.

Ex. Information can now be dispersed globally within seconds

—> dispersal (n)

forage (v)

to search for and gather food or resources, often used in the context of animals or humans looking for sustenance.

EX. They foraged along the seashore for food.

When I travel, I enjoy foraging for local experiences.

stepping stone

a small stone or platform used to help one cross water or a difficult area, and often symbolizes a means of progress or advancement. ( bàn đạp)

EX. A university degree is often seen as a stepping stone to a successful career

patch things up

to resolve or mend a relationship or situation after a disagreement or conflict.

Ex. patch things up with sb = make peace with

heartfelt (a)

expressing sincere and deep emotions or feelings.

Ex. She gave me heartfelt thanks for my help her getting through during the difficult time.

etiquette-sensitive

pertaining to behaviors or manners that are considered polite and appropriate in social interactions.

Ex.An etiquette-sensitive translator would adapt to local customs.

lingua franca

ngôn ngữ cầu nối

Ex. English is the lingua franca

a wave of advances

Riding a wave of advances

ex.The startup is riding a wave of advances in voice recognition to develop a hands-free virtual assistant for drivers.

make peace with

to stop fighting or disagreeing with someone and start living and working happily together

Ex. I tried to make peace with my roomates in the doomitary and minimize some arguments over such tiny daily problems, but it’s like looking for a needle in the haystack

seamless experience

a smooth, cohesive, and uninterrupted interaction or journey that a customer or user has with a brand, product, or service.

Ex. The banking app offers a seamless experience—from logging in with face ID to transferring funds in seconds.

be no subsitute for

ex. money is no substitute for hapiness

many hands make light work

when many people work together on a task, it becomes easier and quicker to complete

ex. Organizing the charity event was challenging, but with volunteers helping, many hands made light work.