PREMIUM LANGUAGE IN USE - TEST 11 - 15

Restitution (noun)

Sự hoàn trả tài sản, sự bồi thường thiệt hại - The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner, or recompense for injury - The court ordered full ____ to be made to the victims of the fraud.

Retribution (noun)

Sự trừng phạt thích đáng, quả báo - Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act - He feared severe ____ for his betrayal of the organization.

Keep one's own counsel (idiom)

Giữ kín ý định, không tiết lộ suy nghĩ của mình - To keep one's thoughts, plans, or opinions to oneself - She decided to ____ during the tense board meeting.

Take the long view (idiom)

Nhìn xa trông rộng, tính chuyện dài hạn - To approach a situation with a focus on its future, long-term implications - Wise investors always ____ when assessing market fluctuations.

Stand on one's dignity (idiom)

Giữ sĩ diện, tỏ ra trịch thượng không chịu nhún nhường - To insist on being treated with the respect one feels due - He refused to join the manual work, choosing instead to ____.

Put on a front (idiom)

Giả vờ vui vẻ/mạnh mẽ, tạo vẻ bề ngoài giả tạo - To hide one's true feelings behind a deceptive appearance - She managed to ____ despite feeling deeply anxious inside.

Impugn (verb)

Nghi ngờ, công kích, gián tiếp bác bỏ (tính chân thực/nhân cách) - Call into question the truth, validity, or honesty of something - It was unfair to ____ her character without clear evidence.

Impel (verb)

Thúc đẩy, ép buộc ai phải làm gì - Drive, force, or urge someone to do something - Hunger and desperation served to ____ them to search for help.

Impute (verb)

Quy cho, gán cho (lỗi lầm, động cơ xấu) - Represent something undesirable as being done or possessed by someone - They attempted to ____ bad motives to his charitable actions.

Acquit oneself of a duty / obligation (verb phrase)

Hoàn thành xuất sắc nhiệm vụ / nghĩa vụ - To perform or discharge a duty or obligation satisfactorily or well - She managed to ____ with remarkable efficiency.

Elusive (adjective)

Khó bắt, khó tìm, khó nắm bắt/hiểu được - Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to recall - The absolute truth proved to be exceedingly ____.

Illusive (adjective)

Ảo tưởng, có tính chất huyễn hoặc - Deceptive; based on or producing an illusion - Wealth can offer an ____ sense of total security.

Allusive (adjective)

Mang tính ẩn dụ, nhiều ý gợi mở - Using or containing suggestions or indirect references - The poet was known for his highly ____ writing style.

Delusive (adjective)

Lừa mị, gây hiểu lầm sai lệch - Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive - Believing that success requires no effort is a ____ idea.

Dishonourably (adverb)

Một cách nhục nhã, thiếu danh dự - In a way that brings shame or disrepute - The soldier was ____ discharged from the military service.

Cross-question (verb)

Chất vấn, hỏi vặn vẹo - Question a witness or person thoroughly and aggressively - The attorney began to ____ the suspect about his whereabouts.

Humiliation (noun)

Sự tủi nhục, sự bẽ mặt - The state of feeling embarrassed or feeling a loss of self-respect - Suffering such a public ____ was difficult to endure.

Irreparably (adverb)

Một cách không thể cứu vãn/sửa chữa - In a way that is impossible to repair or rectify - The sudden scandal ____ damaged the firm's reputation.

Offspring (noun)

Con cái, thế hệ sau - A person's child or children; an animal's young - Animals work tirelessly to protect their ____ from predators.

Lend oneself to sth (verb phrase)

Phù hợp với, dễ bị dùng vào mục đích gì - Be suitable for or adaptable to a particular purpose or use - The versatile software can easily ____ complex analysis.

Refuse building materials (noun phrase)

Phế liệu, rác thải vật liệu xây dựng - Discarded or waste materials left over from construction - The site was covered in heaps of ____ after demolition.

Command a high price / command a salary (verb phrase)

Đòi hỏi/xứng đáng với mức giá/mức lương cao - To be worth or deserve a large amount of money - Rare historical artifacts can ____ at international auctions.

Levy (verb/noun)

Đánh thuế, thu phí / Khoản thuế - Impose a tax, fee, or fine, or the payment itself - The government decided to ____ a new tax on luxury goods.

Disburse (verb)

Giải ngân, chi trả tiền từ quỹ - Pay out money from a fund or account - The treasurer prepared to ____ funds for the project.

Trifling (adjective)

Vặt vảnh, không đáng kể - Unimportant or trivial; of little value - They squabbled over a completely ____ sum of money.

Inestimable (adjective)

Vô giá, không thể đong đếm được - Too great to be calculated or estimated - Her contribution to the research was of ____ value.

Protuberance (noun)

Phần lồi ra, chỗ sưng lên - A thing that protrudes from something else; a swelling - A noticeable ____ formed on the tree trunk.

Indentation (noun)

Vết lõm, sự lùi đầu dòng - A deep recess or notch on a surface, or space at the start of a line - The heavy impact left a deep ____ on the metal shield.

Perforation (noun)

Sự đục lỗ, dải lỗ thủng - A hole or row of small holes made in a material - Tear the paper along the line of ____.

Incrustation (noun)

Lớp vảy cứng, sự đóng cặn bám bề mặt - A crust or hard coating formed on a surface - The old pipes were covered in a thick ____ of lime.

Searching (adjective)

Thấu suốt, sâu sắc, soi xét tỉ mỉ - Investigating thoroughly; penetrating - The panel conducted a ____ inquiry into the failure.

Cursory (adjective)

Qua loa, lướt nhanh, thiếu cẩn thận - Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed - He gave the draft only a ____ glance before signing.

Unwieldy (adjective)

Cồng kềnh, khó di chuyển/quản lý - Difficult to carry or move because of size, shape, or weight - Transporting the ____ furniture proved to be challenging.

Indeterminate (adjective)

Không xác định, vô định - Not exactly known, established, or defined - The project was postponed for an ____ period of time.

Coercion (noun)

Sự cưỡng ép, sự ép buộc bằng đe dọa - The practice of persuading someone to do something using force or threats - He confessed to the crime under extreme ____.

Collusion (noun)

Sự thông đồng, sự câu kết bất chính - Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy - The executives were accused of working in ____ to fix prices.

Contrition (noun)

Sự ăn ăn hối lỗi chân thành - The feeling of remorse and penitence for wrongdoing - She expressed deep ____ for her hurtful words.

Cultivate an attitude/mindset (verb phrase)

Trau dồi/xây dựng một thái độ, tư duy - To foster and develop a specific way of thinking - Students should strive to ____ growth-oriented ____.

Propagate (verb)

Truyền bá (tư tưởng), nhân giống (cây trồng) - Spread ideas or breed specimens of a plant/animal - Online platforms help ____ information rapidly.

Promulgate (verb)

Ban hành, công bố rộng rãi (luật pháp, học thuyết) - Promote or make widely known a decree or policy - The council agreed to ____ new environmental regulations.

Impart a message/knowledge (verb phrase)

Truyền đạt thông điệp / kiến thức - To bestow or communicate a quality, message, or information - Effective teachers know how to ____ clearly.

With bated breath (idiom)

Nín thở chờ đợi, hồi hộp - In a state of anxious or excited anticipation - The audience listened ____ as the winner was announced.

Through gritted teeth (idiom)

Nghiến răng chịu đựng / nói trong giận dữ - Expressed with suppressed anger or determination - He agreed to the terms ____ after losing the dispute.

With tongue in cheek (idiom)

Nói đùa, mỉa mai hóm hỉnh không nghiêm túc - Intended as a joke or tease; insincerely - He made the comment ____ to lighten the atmosphere.

With a heavy heart (idiom)

Với lòng nặng trĩu, vô cùng buồn bã - Feeling great sadness or regret - She announced her resignation ____.

Conceit (noun)

Sự tự ngạo, sự kiêu ngạo / Ý tưởng độc đáo - Excessive pride in oneself, or an artistic idea - His endless ____ alienated many of his colleagues.

Equanimity (noun)

Sự bình tĩnh, sự giữ thăng bằng tâm lý - Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper - She faced the crisis with admirable ____.

Diffidence (noun)

Sự rút rè, thiếu tự tin vào bản thân - Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence - His natural ____ stopped him from speaking up.

Unscrupulous (adjective)

Thâm độc, vô đạo đức, không từ thủ đoạn - Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest - ____ developers built houses on unsafe ground.

Headlong (adverb/adjective)

Vội vã, đâm quàng đâm xiên / Hấp tấp - With great speed and without deliberation; reckless - He rushed ____ into making a risky investment.

Irrevocably (adverb)

Một cách không thể đảo ngược/thay đổi - In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered - The decision altered the course of history ____.

Insensate (adjective)

Vô cảm, nhẫn tâm / Vô giác - Lacking physical sensation, sympathy, or passion - The dictator carried out ____ acts of cruelty.

Put by something (phrasal verb)

Dành dụm, tiết kiệm cái gì cho tương lai - To save or set aside money or resources for future use - Try to ____ a small sum each month for emergencies.

Indiscriminately (adverb)

Một cách bừa bãi, không chọn lọc - In a random manner without careful judgment - Pesticides should not be sprayed ____ across fields.

Fastidiously (adverb)

Một cách kỹ lưỡng, cầu kỳ tỉ mỉ - In a manner that shows extreme care and attention to detail - She ____ proofread every single line of the manuscript.

Expeditiously (adverb)

Một cách khẩn trương, mau lẹ hiệu quả - With speed and efficiency - The team worked ____ to complete the assignment.

Grasp the nettle (idiom)

Dũng cảm đương đầu với khó khăn - To tackle a difficult or unpleasant situation boldly - The board decided to ____ and restructure the firm.

Countenance (verb/noun)

Chấp nhận, tán thành / Sắc mặt - Admit as acceptable or possible, or facial expression - The school will not ____ any form of bullying.

Forestall (verb)

Báo trước, đi trước một bước để ngăn chặn - Prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time - Quick intervention helped to ____ a major crisis.

Efface (verb)

Xóa bỏ, làm mờ đi - Erase a mark from a surface, or make oneself inconspicuous - Time failed to ____ the painful memories of the past.

Emend (verb)

Hiệu đính, sửa lỗi (văn bản) - Make corrections and revisions to a text - The editor worked to ____ the historical manuscript.

Expurgate (verb)

Sàng lọc, cắt bỏ phần nhạy cảm/độc hại - Remove matter thought to be objectionable from a book - An abridged version was edited to ____ offensive terms.

Eclipse (verb/noun)

Che khuất, làm lu mờ / Sự nhật/nguyệt thực - Deprive of significance, power, or prominence; overshadow - Her brilliant performance managed to ____ all rivals.

Vanity (noun)

Tính phù phiếm, sự kiêu ngạo vô ích - Excessive pride in one's own appearance or achievements - Her refusal to wear glasses was pure ____.

Bear out something (phrasal verb)

Xác minh, chứng minh cái gì là đúng - To support or confirm a statement, theory, or claim - Recent research served to ____ his original theory.

Makeshift (adjective/noun)

Dã chiến, dùng tạm thời / Giải pháp thay thế - Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time - They built a ____ shelter using plastic sheets.

Slavishly (adverb)

Một cách nô lệ, bắt chước mù quáng - In a servile or imitative manner without originality - Writers should avoid ____ following literary trends.

Non-conformity / nonconformism (noun)

Sự không tuân theo chuẩn mực chung - Failure or refusal to conform to prevailing rules or practice - The artist was celebrated for his bold ____.

Inexhaustible (adjective)

Vô tận, không bao giờ cạn kiệt - (Of a supply) impossible to use up completely - She possessed an ____ supply of energy and enthusiasm.

Be entitled to do sth (verb phrase)

Có quyền, được cấp quyền làm gì - To have a right to do or claim something - Every qualified citizen is ____ vote in elections.

Inflict sth on / upon sb (verb phrase)

Gây ra, giáng (tai họa, nỗi đau) xuống ai - To cause something unpleasant to be suffered by someone - Heavy rain managed to ____ severe damage ____ the crops.

Court death / court danger (idiom)

Rước họa vào thân, liều mạng - To act recklessly in a way that invites disaster - Driving at extreme speeds is trying to ____.

Propitiate (verb)

Xoa dịu, chuộc lỗi (với thần linh/người giận) - Win or regain the favor of a god or person by pleasing them - Offerings were made to ____ the angry deity.

Mollify (verb)

Làm dịu cơn giận, xoa dịu - Appease the anger or anxiety of someone - He tried to ____ his mother by apologizing immediately.

Abash (verb)

Làm bối rối, làm ngượng ngùng - Cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed - She was completely ____ by his unexpected compliment.

Nonplus (verb)

Làm sững sờ, làm điếng người không biết nói gì - Surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react - The unexpected question managed to ____ the speaker.

Be precipitated into space (verb phrase)

Bị bắn/hất tung ra ngoài khoảng không - To be hurled or thrown violently into open space - The debris was ____ following the powerful explosion.

Dissipate (verb)

Tiêu tan, biến mất / Phung phí - Disappear or cause to disappear, or squander money - The morning mist will soon ____ under the sun.

Trail one's coat / trail your coat (idiom)

Cố tình gây sự, khiêu khích - To deliberately provoke a quarrel or argument - He began to ____ by making controversial claims.

Draw in one's horns (idiom)

Co vòi lại, rút bớt chi tiêu/hoạt động - To reduce one's demands, expenditure, or activity - Economic crisis forced businesses to ____.

Enmity (noun)

Sự thù oán, lòng hiềm thù - A state or feeling of active opposition or hostility - Years of conflict created deep ____ between the groups.

Disenchanted (adjective)

Vỡ mộng, chán nản - Disillusioned by something previously admired - Voters became ____ with the politician's broken promises.

Wellspring (noun)

Nguồn cung cấp dạt dào, suối nguồn - An original and bountiful source of something - Her imagination served as an endless ____ of ideas.

Disinterested (adjective)

Vô tư, khách quan, không vì vụ lợi - Not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial - A judge must remain completely ____ throughout the trial.

Resourcefulness (noun)

Sự tháo vát, khả năng xoay sở tốt - The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties - Survival in the wild requires great ____.

Question the propriety of doing sth (verb phrase)

Nghi ngờ tính đúng đắn/thích hợp của việc gì - To doubt whether an action is morally or socially acceptable - Several members began to ____ the decision.

Would sooner / would rather + V + than + V (grammatical structure)

Thà làm việc này còn hơn làm việc kia - Used to indicate a clear preference of one action over another - I ____ study in a quiet room ____ sit in a noisy library.