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make a case for sth

to argue that sth is the best thing to do, giving your reasons

advocate, support, promote, justify, argue for, propose, recommend, back

She made a case for reducing plastic waste.
Cô ấy lập luận ủng hộ việc giảm chất thải nhựa.

argue in favor of something

collocations: make a strong case, make a convincing case
Writing Task 2: Use when presenting arguments.

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species

group of living organisms sharing common characteristics

type, kind, sort, class, category, breed, variety, group

Many endangered species need protection.
Nhiều loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng cần được bảo vệ.

biological group or organism type

endangered species, native species
Reading: Common in ecology texts.

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wildlife

animals and plants in their natural environment

fauna and flora, natural world, animals, biodiversity, nature, ecosystem, living things, environment

Wildlife tourism helps raise awareness.
Du lịch động vật hoang dã giúp nâng cao nhận thức.

animals in the wild

protect wildlife, wildlife conservation
Speaking Part 3: Useful for environmental topics.

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varied

having many different types or forms

diverse, mixed, assorted, multifaceted, different, various, eclectic, heterogeneous

She has a varied diet.
Cô ấy có chế độ ăn đa dạng.

not uniform or consistent

varied experiences, varied backgrounds
Writing Task 2: Use to show diversity in ideas.

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diet

food and drink regularly consumed

eating habits, food intake, menu, cuisine, nutrition, dietary pattern, regime, meal plan

A balanced diet is vital for health.
Chế độ ăn cân bằng rất quan trọng cho sức khỏe.

pattern of eating behavior

balanced diet, healthy diet
Listening: Often found in health contexts.

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supplement

something added to improve or complete

addition, complement, enhancement, extra, boost, accessory, adjunct, enrichment

Vitamins supplement our daily diet.
Vitamin bổ sung cho chế độ ăn hàng ngày của chúng ta.

add to improve effectiveness

dietary supplement, vitamin supplement
Reading: In nutrition-related passages.

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require

to need something

need, want, demand, entail, necessitate, call for, depend on, involve

Most jobs require computer skills.
Hầu hết các công việc yêu cầu kỹ năng máy tính.

to be necessary

require effort, require permission
Writing Task 1/2: Use to describe obligations.

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treat

to give medical care to cure

cure, care for, heal, remedy, medicate, manage, attend to, rehabilitate

Doctors treated him for a broken leg.
Bác sĩ đã điều trị chân gãy cho anh ấy.

give therapy or medical aid

treat a patient, treat an illness
Speaking: Use in health-related topics.

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somewhat

to a small extent

slightly, moderately, fairly, rather, a bit, to a degree, comparatively, partially

She was somewhat surprised by the result.
Cô ấy hơi ngạc nhiên với kết quả.

to a certain degree

somewhat different, somewhat difficult
Writing Task 2: Good for hedging opinions.

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restrict

to limit or control

limit, prohibit, inhibit, constrain, confine, curb, restrain, regulate

The school restricts mobile phone use.
Trường học hạn chế việc sử dụng điện thoại.

impose a limitation

restrict access, restrict freedom
Writing: Use to present causes/problems.

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spare

to prevent someone from experiencing something unpleasant

save, exempt, relieve, avoid, protect, shield, free, excuse

He was spared from punishment.
Anh ấy được tha khỏi hình phạt.

avoid causing something unpleasant

spare time, spare someone’s feelings
Speaking: Use idiomatically ("spare me the details").

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bully

to intimidate or frighten

harass, threaten, torment, oppress, persecute, abuse, frighten, pick on

He was bullied at school.
Anh ấy bị bắt nạt ở trường.

use power to intimidate

bully victim, school bullying
Speaking: Use when discussing social issues.

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ostracism

exclusion from a group

isolation, exclusion, rejection, banishment, avoidance, expulsion, alienation, boycott

He suffered ostracism from his peers.
Anh ấy bị cô lập khỏi bạn bè.

being left out socially

social ostracism, cultural ostracism
Writing Task 2: Use for discrimination topics.

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suffer from

to experience something bad

undergo, bear, endure, experience, tolerate, withstand, be afflicted by, be troubled by

Many children suffer from malnutrition.
Nhiều trẻ em bị suy dinh dưỡng.

to experience hardship

suffer from stress, suffer a loss
IELTS Speaking & Writing: Use for health or problem discussions.

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threat

a possible danger or risk

danger, menace, hazard, risk, peril, warning, intimidation, insecurity

Climate change poses a threat to wildlife.
Biến đổi khí hậu là mối đe dọa với động vật hoang dã.

possible harm or danger

pose a threat, threat to peace
Task 2: Use to support argument on global issues.

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predator

an animal that hunts other animals

hunter, killer, carnivore, beast of prey, raptor, scavenger, stalker, attacker

Lions are top predators in Africa.
Sư tử là loài săn mồi hàng đầu ở châu Phi.

animal that eats others

natural predator, top predator
Reading: Use in biology/ecology texts.

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irritation

a feeling of annoyance

nuisance, annoyance, frustration, anger, displeasure, exasperation, discomfort, vexation

The noise was a source of irritation.
Tiếng ồn là nguyên nhân gây khó chịu.

feeling of being bothered

skin irritation, minor irritation
Speaking: Good for expressing opinions.

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parasite

a creature living on another for food

leech, louse, hanger-on, sponger, flea, mooch, tick, sycophant

Ticks are common parasites on dogs.
Ve là loại ký sinh phổ biến trên chó.

an organism feeding off another

parasite infection, host-parasite relationship
Reading: In biology contexts.

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captive

kept in confinement

imprisoned, caged, trapped, confined, enslaved, incarcerated, bound, detained

The tiger lived in a captive environment.
Con hổ sống trong môi trường nuôi nhốt.

not free, kept under control

captive animal, held captive
Writing Task 2: Animal rights topic.

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life expectancy

expected lifespan

lifespan, longevity, lifetime, duration of life, average age, survival span, life span, age limit

Life expectancy has increased due to better healthcare.
Tuổi thọ đã tăng nhờ vào chăm sóc y tế tốt hơn.

how long someone is expected to live

increase life expectancy, low life expectancy
Writing Task 1: Use with data comparison.

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counterpart

someone who has the same function as another in a different place

colleague, peer, equal, equivalent, match, equivalent person, opposite number, partner

The CEO met her Japanese counterpart.
Giám đốc điều hành gặp đối tác tương đương bên Nhật.

a person holding the same position

foreign counterpart, business counterpart
Writing Task 2: Use in global comparison.

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starvation

suffering from extreme hunger

hunger, famine, food shortage, malnutrition, undernourishment, lack of food, deprivation, scarcity

Starvation caused thousands of deaths.
Nạn đói đã gây ra hàng nghìn cái chết.

extreme hunger and lack of food

die of starvation, prevent starvation
Writing/Speaking: Topics of global issues.

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jaws

mouth of an animal, esp. dangerous

mouth, mandibles, muzzle, teeth, opening, snout, bite, trap

The lion’s jaws crushed the prey.
Hàm sư tử nghiền nát con mồi.

mouth of a predator

jaws of death, snapped jaws
Listening: In animal-related content.

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nasty

unpleasant, dangerous, painful

horrible, unpleasant, awful, disgusting, dreadful, bad, cruel, fierce

That was a nasty injury.
Đó là một chấn thương nghiêm trọng.

unpleasant or serious

nasty surprise, nasty experience
Speaking: Expressing discomfort or danger.

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serve

to perform duties or services

perform, do, fulfill, act, work, assist, function, provide

She served as a volunteer for 5 years.
Cô ấy đã tình nguyện phục vụ trong 5 năm.

fulfill a duty or role

serve a purpose, serve in office
Writing: Useful for formal context.

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aid

help or support

help, assist, support, back, encourage, benefit, provide, facilitate

Foreign aid is crucial for poor countries.
Viện trợ nước ngoài rất quan trọng với các nước nghèo.

give assistance

humanitarian aid, aid package
Writing Task 2: Argument on government support.

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conservation

protection of natural resources

preservation, protection, maintenance, safeguarding, management, care, sustainability, restoration

Conservation of forests is vital.
Bảo tồn rừng là điều sống còn.

protect from destruction

wildlife conservation, energy conservation
Reading: Common in environment articles.

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colossal

extremely large

huge, massive, enormous, gigantic, immense, vast, mammoth, titanic

A colossal amount of money was spent.
Một khoản tiền khổng lồ đã được chi.

extremely big

colossal failure, colossal mistake
Writing: Emphasize impact or scale.

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extinct

no longer existing

dead, vanished, inexistent, gone, defunct, lost, exterminated, wiped out

Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.
Khủng long đã tuyệt chủng hàng triệu năm trước.

no longer living

extinct species, become extinct
Task 1/2: Use in environment/ecology.

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threaten

to warn of harm

intimidate, warn, frighten, endanger, bully, scare, pose a threat, alarm

Pollution threatens marine life.
Ô nhiễm đe dọa sự sống biển.

present a risk

threaten survival, threaten biodiversity
Writing: Use in problem analysis.

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risk

possibility of danger or harm

danger, jeopardy, hazard, threat, endanger, chance, uncertainty, exposure

Smoking increases the risk of cancer.
Hút thuốc làm tăng nguy cơ ung thư.

potential for harm

take a risk, risk factor
Writing Task 2: Health & safety topics.

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extinction

complete disappearance of species

disappearance, loss, extermination, dying out, death, eradication, vanishing, elimination

Species extinction is rising.
Tỷ lệ tuyệt chủng của các loài ngày càng tăng.

total end of existence

mass extinction, near extinction
Reading: Ecology/science articles.

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collapse

sudden breakdown

breakdown, failure, crash, fall, disintegration, ruin, decline, defeat

The company faced financial collapse.
Công ty đối mặt với sự sụp đổ tài chính.

sudden fall or failure

building collapse, economic collapse
Writing: Describing decline.

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sudden

happening quickly without warning

unexpected, quick, abrupt, rapid, hasty, immediate, swift, unforeseen

A sudden noise startled me.
Tiếng động đột ngột làm tôi giật mình.

without preparation

sudden change, sudden death
Writing: Describing change or reaction.

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dramatic

striking and impressive

remarkable, extraordinary, exciting, powerful, sensational, moving, emotional, theatrical

There was a dramatic rise in prices.
Giá cả tăng vọt một cách ấn tượng.

causing strong impression

dramatic increase, dramatic effect
Task 1: Great for data description.

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captivity

being kept in confinement

imprisonment, confinement, bondage, incarceration, restriction, detention, jail, enclosure

Animals suffer in captivity.
Động vật chịu đau khổ trong điều kiện nuôi nhốt.

kept in a cage or prison

held in captivity, escape captivity
Task 2: Ethics, animal rights.

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breed

to reproduce (animals)

reproduce, procreate, propagate, generate, spawn, multiply, give birth, raise

Pandas rarely breed in captivity.
Gấu trúc hiếm khi sinh sản trong điều kiện nuôi nhốt.

produce offspring

breed animals, breed success
Reading: Often in biology.

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reservoir

a supply or store of something

store, source, reserve, stock, supply, tank, pool, repository

The brain is a reservoir of knowledge.
Não bộ là kho kiến thức khổng lồ.

large supply or storage

water reservoir, reservoir of talent
Writing: Metaphoric and literal usage.

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population crash

sudden drop in population

decline, collapse, fall, drop, decrease, plunge, reduction, dip

The species suffered a population crash.
Loài này đã trải qua sự sụt giảm dân số nghiêm trọng.

dramatic population decline

experience a population crash
Task 1/2: Charts or ecosystem topics.

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reintroduce

bring back into use

restore, reinstate, bring back, revive, reestablish, return, reinitiate, reimplement

Wolves were reintroduced to the park.
Những con sói được đưa trở lại công viên.

bring something back again

reintroduce species, reintroduce a law
Writing: Useful in environment discussions.

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boost

to improve or increase

increase, raise, enhance, improve, amplify, escalate, stimulate, uplift

The program boosted student confidence.
Chương trình nâng cao sự tự tin của học sinh.

make better or higher

economic boost, energy boost
Writing: Positive result expressions.

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be few and far between

to be rare

rare, uncommon, unusual, occasional, infrequent, sporadic, exceptional, scarce

Good jobs are few and far between.
Công việc tốt rất hiếm.

happen infrequently

opportunities are few and far between
Speaking: Useful idiom for scarcity.

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prove

show the truth of sth

demonstrate, confirm, show, validate, verify, justify, establish, substantiate

The theory was proved wrong.
Lý thuyết đó đã bị chứng minh là sai.

show with evidence

prove effective, prove successful
Writing: Task 2 argument support.

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initiative

new plan to solve problem

plan, program, scheme, strategy, idea, proposal, campaign, effort

The new initiative supports job growth.
Sáng kiến mới hỗ trợ tăng trưởng việc làm.

organized action to improve something

launch an initiative, community initiative
Writing Task 2: For solutions & proposals.

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beyond

further than, apart from

besides, outside, past, over, above, away from, apart from, other than

The benefits go beyond money.
Lợi ích vượt xa tiền bạc.

in addition to

go beyond expectations, beyond control
Writing: Use for advanced ideas.

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documentary

factual film or TV program

film, movie, feature, biography, factual program, chronicle, account, non-fiction show

I watched a documentary on climate change.
Tôi xem một bộ phim tài liệu về biến đổi khí hậu.

factual presentation

wildlife documentary, documentary series
Listening: IELTS audio clips may involve these.

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detailed

thorough and with many specifics

comprehensive, complete, full, extensive, precise, in-depth, meticulous, elaborate

The report was very detailed.
Bản báo cáo rất chi tiết.

full of specific information

detailed explanation, detailed plan
Writing: Descriptive and formal writing.

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impressive

having a strong effect

remarkable, extraordinary, exciting, notable, outstanding, grand, spectacular, impactful

Her IELTS score was impressive.
Điểm IELTS của cô ấy rất ấn tượng.

causes admiration

impressive result, impressive speech
Speaking: To express positive opinions.

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specimen

a sample for study

sample, example, case, instance, sample item, illustration, exhibit, prototype

The lab collected a blood specimen.
Phòng thí nghiệm lấy mẫu máu.

a sample for testing

specimen collection, specimen analysis
Reading: Scientific contexts.

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on display

shown publicly

on show, exhibited, presented, available to view, on view, exposed, visible, demonstrated

Fossils are on display at the museum.
Hóa thạch được trưng bày tại bảo tàng.

shown for public viewing

put on display, remain on display
Listening/Reading: Often used in museums.

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creature

any living animal

animal, being, living thing, organism, beast, critter, entity, life form

Strange sea creatures live deep underwater.
Những sinh vật biển kỳ lạ sống sâu dưới nước.

living organism

mythical creature, wild creature
Speaking: Nature/animal topics.

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in the flesh

in person, physically present

in person, personally, face-to-face, live, in real life, directly, actually, bodily

I saw the actor in the flesh.
Tôi đã thấy diễn viên ngoài đời thật.

not through media

meet in the flesh, appear in the flesh
Speaking: Useful for anecdotes.

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absorb

to take in and understand

learn, understand, grasp, take in, comprehend, acquire, soak up, internalize

He quickly absorbed new knowledge.
Anh ấy tiếp thu kiến thức mới rất nhanh.

learn or take in

absorb information, absorb impact
Reading/Listening: Common with studying.

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perspective

a point of view

viewpoint, outlook, angle, perception, stance, attitude, position, mindset

From her perspective, the idea was unfair.
Theo góc nhìn của cô ấy, ý tưởng này không công bằng.

way of thinking about something

from a different perspective, gain perspective
Speaking/Writing: Use in opinion and contrast.

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appreciation

feeling of gratitude

thankfulness, gratitude, recognition, gratefulness, acknowledgment, respect, regard, esteem

She showed appreciation for their support.
Cô ấy thể hiện sự biết ơn với sự giúp đỡ của họ.

grateful recognition

show appreciation, deep appreciation
Speaking: Express gratitude.

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contribute

to help bring about

support, aid, impact, participate, donate, assist, invest, provide

Everyone contributed to the project’s success.
Mọi người đã đóng góp vào thành công của dự án.

help achieve something

contribute to society, contribute ideas
Writing: Common in teamwork or charity contexts.

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take place

to happen

occur, happen, be held, transpire, come about, arise, unfold, emerge

The event will take place next Friday.
Sự kiện sẽ diễn ra vào thứ Sáu tới.

be scheduled/happen

take place annually, take place unexpectedly
Task 1: Describing events.

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communicate

to convey or share information

reveal, transmit, convey, express, share, inform, articulate, disclose

They communicated the plan clearly.
Họ truyền đạt kế hoạch một cách rõ ràng.

make known

communicate effectively, communicate ideas
Speaking: Key in interaction questions.

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lacking

not having enough

absent, missing, deficient, inadequate, wanting, short, scarce, devoid

His report was lacking in detail.
Báo cáo của anh ấy thiếu chi tiết.

without or not enough

lacking skills, lacking evidence
Writing: Describe weaknesses.

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sophisticated

complex and advanced

complicated, advanced, complex, detailed, refined, intricate, clever, high-level

The software is highly sophisticated.
Phần mềm rất tinh vi.

advanced or highly developed

sophisticated system, sophisticated method
Writing: Good for tech/science topics.

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outreach

services for those in need

support, help, assistance, aid, extension, public service, engagement, community service

The outreach program helps homeless people.
Chương trình hỗ trợ giúp người vô gia cư.

public help provided

outreach work, outreach service
Task 2: Useful in social issue arguments.

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keeper

person who cares for something

guard, caretaker, ranger, warden, custodian, protector, handler, watchman

The zoo keeper feeds the animals.
Người trông sở thú cho động vật ăn.

person in charge of care

zookeeper, game keeper
Listening: Animal or facility topics.

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reverse (reserve)

protected land for nature

sanctuary, preserve, refuge, park, habitat, enclosure, conservation area, ecosystem

The wildlife reserve is home to rare animals.
Khu bảo tồn là nơi sinh sống của động vật quý hiếm.

protected nature area

wildlife reserve, national reserve
Task 2: Environmental protection.

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thereby

as a result

consequently, thus, hence, accordingly, by that, because of that, so, resulting in

She studied hard, thereby passing the exam.
Cô ấy học chăm chỉ, nhờ đó đã vượt qua kỳ thi.

leading to that result

thereby improving, thereby increasing
Writing: Linking result logically.

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restore

to bring back

recover, reestablish, revive, return, renovate, fix, bring back, rebuild

Efforts are being made to restore the forest.
Đang có nỗ lực để khôi phục khu rừng.

return to original state

restore balance, restore power
Writing: Environment/heritage.

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ecosystem

community of living things

environment, bionetwork, ecology, system, biome, natural system, habitat, living community

Pollution harms the marine ecosystem.
Ô nhiễm gây hại cho hệ sinh thái biển.

interdependent environment

balanced ecosystem, ecosystem service
Reading: Ecology passages.

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react

respond to a situation

respond, answer, reply, act, behave, counter, deal with, adapt

How did he react to the news?
Anh ấy phản ứng như thế nào với tin đó?

behave as a response

react quickly, react negatively
Speaking: Use in emotion or behavior contexts.

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undertake

begin a task or responsibility

accept, embark on, carry on, take on, attempt, assume, engage in, initiate

The team undertook the project confidently.
Nhóm đã đảm nhận dự án một cách tự tin.

commit to do something

undertake research, undertake responsibility
Writing: Use in formal tasks.

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variable

something that can change

factor, element, component, aspect, item, feature, characteristic, indicator

Weather is a key variable in the study.
Thời tiết là yếu tố chính trong nghiên cứu.

changing factor

independent variable, variable rate
Task 1: Useful in describing data trends.

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oestrus cycle

heat cycle in female mammals

reproductive cycle, heat period, fertility period, mating time, estrous phase, cycle of heat, ovulation cycle, sexual cycle

During the oestrus cycle, the female is receptive to mating.
Trong chu kỳ động dục, con cái sẵn sàng giao phối.

female reproductive phase

oestrus behavior, oestrus detection
Reading: Animal biology context.

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breeding rate

rate of reproduction

birth rate, fertility rate, reproduction rate, natality, propagation speed, offspring rate, procreation rate, birth ratio

The breeding rate of the species is low.
Tỷ lệ sinh sản của loài này thấp.

speed of reproduction

increase breeding rate
Task 1: Animal population trends.

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procedure

a method or series of steps

method, process, course of action, protocol, system, technique, guideline, operation

The procedure must be followed strictly.
Quy trình cần được tuân theo nghiêm ngặt.

organized process

surgical procedure, legal procedure
Writing: Describing methods

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capture

to catch or trap

arrest, detain, imprison, trap, seize, apprehend, snare, secure

The poacher was captured by rangers.
Kẻ săn trộm bị kiểm lâm bắt giữ.

take control of

capture attention, capture an image
Writing: Crime or wildlife context.

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bolster

to support or improve

boost, strengthen, enhance, reinforce, support, fortify, back, uphold

The evidence bolsters her claim.
Bằng chứng củng cố cho tuyên bố của cô ấy.

make stronger or more effective

bolster confidence, bolster economy
Task 2: Strong verbs for argument.

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dose

measured amount of medicine

amount, quantity, portion, serving, shot, application, intake, administration

He took a high dose of antibiotics.
Anh ấy đã dùng liều cao thuốc kháng sinh.

quantity of drug

single dose, overdose
Reading/Listening: Health & science topics.

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anaesthetic

drug to numb pain

painkiller, sedative, numbing agent, analgesic, tranquillizer, narcotic, agent, drug

The doctor used local anaesthetic.
Bác sĩ dùng thuốc gây tê tại chỗ.

pain-blocking drug

under anaesthetic, general anaesthetic
Listening: Medical procedures.

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experience

knowledge from doing something

knowledge, skill, practice, understanding, expertise, background, exposure, familiarity

He gained experience in teaching.
Anh ấy tích lũy kinh nghiệm giảng dạy.

practical understanding

work experience, life experience
Speaking/Writing: Personal stories.

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handle

deal with or control something

manage, control, treat, deal with, tackle, cope with, supervise, address

She handled the situation well.
Cô ấy xử lý tình huống tốt.

manage effectively

handle pressure, handle a problem
Speaking: Common in problem-solving.

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transport

to move something

move, bring, carry, transfer, deliver, shift, relocate, haul

Goods were transported by truck.
Hàng hóa được vận chuyển bằng xe tải.

move from one place to another

public transport, transport system
Task 1: Describing movement

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reduction

a decrease or lowering

decrease, drop, fall, decline, cut, downsizing, shrinkage, contraction

There's a reduction in pollution.
Có sự giảm thiểu ô nhiễm.

process of decreasing

price reduction, risk reduction
Writing: Data or trend analysis.

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conflict

disagreement or clash

disagreement, dispute, oppose, clash, fight, struggle, tension, confrontation

The two countries are in conflict.
Hai quốc gia đang mâu thuẫn.

serious disagreement

armed conflict, internal conflict
Task 2: Global relations topic.

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base

foundation or starting point

foundation, root, source, origin, basis, core, starting point, support

The argument has no scientific base.
Lập luận đó không có cơ sở khoa học.

foundation or groundwork

base of operations, economic base
Writing: Supportive structure.

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habitat

natural living place

home, territory, environment, locale, region, setting, dwelling, domain

Forests are the habitat of many species.
Rừng là môi trường sống của nhiều loài.

natural home

animal habitat, habitat destruction
Task 1/2: Environment topics.

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destruction

act of damaging something

ruin, damage, devastation, demolition, collapse, wreckage, annihilation, obliteration

War leads to destruction of cities.
Chiến tranh dẫn đến sự tàn phá thành phố.

act of ruining

massive destruction, environmental destruction
Writing: Use in causes/effects essays.

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ongoing

continuing or in progress

continuing, constant, incomplete, current, continual, continuous, perpetual, proceeding

The investigation is ongoing.
Cuộc điều tra vẫn đang diễn ra.

still happening

ongoing project, ongoing research
Writing: Use for long-term issues.

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global

relating to the whole world

worldwide, international, universal, planet-wide, all-encompassing, multinational, cosmic, worldwide

Climate change is a global issue.
Biến đổi khí hậu là vấn đề toàn cầu.

affecting the world

global warming, global economy
Task 2: Global challenges.

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essential

absolutely necessary

fundamental, basic, main, principal, vital, crucial, required, indispensable

Water is essential for life.
Nước là yếu tố thiết yếu cho sự sống.

must-have or necessary

essential part, essential service
Writing: Strong for supporting ideas.

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long-term

lasting for a long period

long-standing, durable, permanent, extended, sustained, chronic, ongoing, prolonged

We need long-term solutions.
Chúng ta cần các giải pháp lâu dài.

continuing into the future

long-term plan, long-term effect
Writing: Planning and sustainability.

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survival

continuing to live or exist

existence, persistence, endurance, continuation, staying alive, staying power, life, resilience

Food is key to human survival.
Thức ăn là yếu tố sống còn với con người.

ongoing life or existence

survival skills, survival instinct
Reading: Nature, animals, or disasters.

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numerous

many in number

many, various, several, countless, a lot of, diverse, plentiful, abundant

He made numerous mistakes.
Anh ấy mắc rất nhiều lỗi.

a large number of

numerous studies, numerous times
Task 2: Emphasizing frequency.

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vital

absolutely necessary

essential, crucial, critical, indispensable, key, fundamental, needed, imperative

Sleep is vital to health.
Giấc ngủ rất quan trọng đối với sức khỏe.

very important

vital signs, play a vital role
Writing/Speaking: Strong importance.

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in terms of

regarding or relating to

regarding, as to, in relation to, with respect to, concerning, by means of, as far as, in the context of

In terms of quality, it's excellent.
Về mặt chất lượng, nó rất tuyệt vời.

in relation to something

in terms of cost, in terms of progress
Writing: Use to frame perspectives.

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inform

to give someone facts or news

tell, notify, update, apprise, advise, brief, alert, announce

The manager informed us about the changes.
Quản lý đã thông báo cho chúng tôi về những thay đổi.

give someone information

inform someone of/about sth, informed decision
Writing Task 1: Use for formal reporting.

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assist

to help or support

help, support, aid, back, facilitate, serve, collaborate, contribute

He assisted the elderly woman across the street.
Anh ấy giúp bà cụ qua đường.

give help to

assist with, assist in, medical assistance
Speaking: Use for describing support.

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accept

to agree or approve

consent, agree, acknowledge, approve, recognize, comply, undertake, receive
reject, deny

She accepted the job offer.
Cô ấy đã chấp nhận lời mời làm việc.

agree to receive or do something

accept responsibility, accept an invitation
Writing Task 2: Use in opinion-based responses.

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conscious

aware of and responding to surroundings

aware, understanding, mindful, alert, awake, attentive, sentient, perceptive

He was conscious of his mistake.
Anh ấy nhận thức được lỗi của mình.

aware and deliberate

environmentally conscious, brand-conscious
Speaking: Great for discussing awareness or habits.