NEW WORDS 20/8/2026

consensus

/kənˈsensəs/ đồng thuận (an opinion that all members of a group agree with)

Ex: She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues.

There is a growing consensus on this issue.

They have always governed (Điều hành) by consensus.

He reluctantly consented to the proposal.

Children under 16 cannot give consent /kənˈsent/ (sự cho phép) to medical treatment.

She was chosen as leader by common consent (= everyone agreed to the choice).

The consensual /kənˈsenʃuəl/ choice for dinner was pizza, as it was the one option everyone could agree on.

commemorative

a. /kəˈmeməreɪtɪv/ kỷ niệm (intended to help people remember and respect an important person or event in the past)

Ex: A commemorative plaque /plæk/on the bridge records the name of the engineer.

The city erected (Dựng lên) a commemorative statue /ˈstætʃuː/ in honor of the fallen soldiers from the war.

The school organized a commemorative ceremony

/ˈserəməʊni/ to remember the founder on his birth anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/.

deduction

suy luận (the process of using information you have in order to understand a particular situation or to find the answer to a problem)

Ex: He arrived at the solution by a simple process of deduction.

If my deductions are correct, I can tell you who the killer was.

We can examine the bones of dinosaurs and make deductions about how they lived.

* khấu trừ

Ex: The company automatically makes tax deductions from your salary.

The deduction from my paycheck for taxes left me with less money than I expected.

financials

n. /faɪˈnænʃlz/ the money situation of an organization or individual

Ex: Reviewing the financials of a company will provide performance evaluations.

At the start of any project, it's essential to get the financials right.

financing

n./ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ/ tài trợ (money used to run a business, an activity or a project

Ex: The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary financing.

The bank agreed to provide financing for a new warehouse.

solicit

v. /səˈlɪsɪt/ kêu gọi (ask somebody for something, such as support, money or information)

Ex: They were planning to solicit funds from a number of organizations.

The politician went door-to-door (đi từng nhà) to solicit support from the residents in his district.

The company's solicitation for feedback from customers helped them improve their products and services.

The charity sent out a solicitation letter asking for donations to support their cause

over the counter

thuốc không kê đơn

Ex: These tablets are available over the counter.

I bought some over-the-counter pain relievers at the pharmacy without a prescription.

Over-the-counter medications are readily available for minor ailments (bệnh nhẹ) /ˈeɪlmənt/ such as headaches and allergies /ˈælədʒi/.

lasting

a. lâu dài, bền vững (continuing to exist or to have an effect for a long time)

Ex: Her words left a lasting impression on me.

I formed several lasting friendships at college.

The artist's legacy (di sản) /ˈleɡəsi/ lives on through his lasting contributions to the world of music.

The lasting effects of childhood trauma /ˈtraʊmə/ can shape a person's behavior and mental health.

The impact of climate change is lasting, as it continues to affect our planet for generations.

ore

/ɔːr/ quặng (rock, earth, etc. from which metal can be obtained)

Ex: Miners (thợ mỏ) excavate (khai quật) /ˈekskəveɪt/ vast amounts of ore, hoping to extract valuable metals like gold and silver.

The geologist identified a rich deposit (khoáng sản)

/dɪˈpɑːzɪt/ of iron ore, indicating the potential for a profitable /ˈprɑːfɪtəbl/ mine.

The smelting (nấu chảy) process involves heating ore to high temperatures to separate the metal from the surrounding rock.

exploratory

a. /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri/ thăm dò, khám phá (done with the intention of examining something in order to find out more about it)

Ex: Exploratory discussions between management and the unions (công đoàn) have ended in a stalemate (bế tắc)

/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/.

The team conducted an exploratory study to gather more information about consumer preferences.

The company conducted an exploratory survey to understand the market potential of their new product.

manufacturing defects

lỗi sản xuất

Ex: Should you find any manufacturing defects in your ultra-high-definition television (TV độ phân giải rất cao), contact the place of purchase as soon as possible

ventilation

n. thông gió

Ex: The ventilation in this office is excellent, with fresh air constantly circulating (lưu thông) throughout the room.

The lack of proper ventilation in the basement caused a musty (ẩm mốc) smell and poor air quality

distinguish

v. phân biệt (recognize the difference between two people or things) = differentiate

Ex: It is important to distinguish between right and wrong in order to make ethical decisions.

The unique pattern on a zebra's coat helps to distinguish it from other animals in the wild.

The distinctness (sự khác biệt) of the two species was evident in their physical characteristics and behavior.

* to be able to see or hear something = make out

Ex: I could not distinguish her words, but she sounded agitated (bồn chồn) /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/.

She could not distinguish the make and colour of the car in the fading light.

distinguished

a. kiệt xuất (very successful and admired by other people)

Ex: The college has a very distinguished academic record.

The distinguished professor received numerous awards for his groundbreaking research in the field of medicine.

procedural

/prəˈsiːdʒərəl/ a. thủ tục, procedure (n): quy trình

Ex: The judge emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural rules during the trial (phiên tòa) /ˈtraɪəl/.

Any complaint has to be investigated under our complaints procedure.

appraisal

n. /əˈpreɪzl/ sự đánh giá

Ex: He had read many detailed critical (phê bình) appraisals of her work.

The company's annual performance appraisal revealed significant growth and increased profitability.

accomplished

a, /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/ tài năng (very good at a particular thing; having a lot of skills)

Ex: The accomplished chef prepared a mouthwatering meal, showcasing his culinary /ˈkʌlɪneri/ skills and attention to detail.

horrendous

a. /həˈrendəs/ kinh khủng (terrible or extremely unpleasant) = horrific, horrifying

Ex: She had sustained horrendous injuries.

The police officer said the attack was the most horrendous he had ever seen.

The smell coming from the garbage can was horrendous, making everyone cover their noses.

The survivors of the plane crash recounted (kể lại) their horrific experience, leaving everyone in shock.

The horrifying scene in the horror movie made me jump out of my seat in fear.

gravel

/ˈɡrævl/ sỏi (small stones, often used to make the surface of paths and roads)

Ex: Put a layer of fine gravel at the bottom of the plant pot for drainage.

The construction crew spread a layer of gravel on the road to improve its durability /ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/.

asphalt

/ˈæsfɔːlt/ nhựa đường (a thick black sticky substance used especially for making the surface of roads)

Ex: The workers poured hot asphalt onto the road, creating a smooth and durable surface.

The city council decided to resurface the street with a fresh layer of asphalt.

before long

chẳng bao lâu nữa

Ex: The sun will set soon, but before long, the stars will light up the night sky.

The storm clouds are gathering, but before long, the rain will start pouring down.

deceptive

a. lừa dối (likely to make you believe something that is not true) = misleading, deception (n)= deceit /dɪˈsiːt/

Ex: Appearances can often be deceptive (= things are not always what they seem to be).

The firm was found guilty of publishing a misleading and deceptive advertisement.

The misleading advertisement promised a miracle cure, but it was just a placebo (giả dược) /pləˈsiːbəʊ/.

He was accused of obtaining property by deception.

His constant deceit, such as lying about his whereabouts, eroded the trust in our relationship.

unseasonable

a. thất thường, trái mùa (unusual for the time of year) # seasonable = seasonal

Ex: We experienced an unseasonable heatwave in December, with temperatures reaching record highs.

The sudden snowstorm in April was completely unseasonable, catching everyone off guard (bất ngờ).

We are having very seasonable weather for August; it is warm and sunny every day.

Tourism creates many seasonal jobs, leaving many local residents unemployed during the off-peak (thấp điểm) months.

notable

a. /ˈnəʊtəbl/ đáng chú ý, nổi bật (deserving to be noticed or to receive attention; important) = striking

Ex: With a few notable exceptions, everyone gave something.

The architecture of the modern building was so striking that it became a popular tourist attraction.

The house had many drawbacks, most notably its price.

noted

a. nổi tiếng (well known because of a special skill or feature)

Ex: The lake is noted as a home to many birds.

The noted athlete's incredible speed and agility (nhanh nhẹn) /əˈdʒɪləti/ earned him numerous accolades (giải thưởng) /ˈækəleɪd/