NEW WORDS 18/3/2026

give in

chịu thua (admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something), agree to do something that you do not want to do

Ex: The rebels (phản động) were forced to give in.

Realizing the futility (vô ích) /fjuːˈtɪləti/ of the argument, she decided to give in and apologize for her mistake.

After hours of negotiation, the company finally gave in and accepted the client's demands.

hand over something to somebody in authority = hand in

Ex: Please give your work in before Monday.

drainage

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/ thoát nước (the process by which water or liquid waste is drained from an area)

Ex: The city's drainage system efficiently directs rainwater away from streets and buildings.

Proper maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ of the drainage system is crucial to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall.

The construction project included the installation of a new underground drainage system for improved water flow.

The city council invested in upgrading the aging drainage infrastructure to mitigate water-related issues.

prosthetics

/prɑːsˈθetɪks/ bộ phận giả (artificial parts of the body)

Ex: After the accident, she had to rely on prosthetics to replace her amputated (cắt bỏ) /ˈæmpjuteɪt/ leg.

Advances in prosthetics have enabled many people to regain mobility and independence.

Prosthetics like artificial limbs and hearing aids have greatly improved the quality of life for many individuals.

The prosthetics industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies being developed to enhance functionality (chức năng) /ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnæləti/ and comfort.

top up

fill a container that already has some liquid in it with more liquid

Ex: Top the car up with oil before you set off.

Can you top up my coffee cup? It's almost empty.

increase the amount of something to the level you want or need

Ex: She relies on tips to top up her wages.

I need to top up my mobile phone (= pay more money so you can make more calls).

Sunbeds are the ideal way to keep your tan topped up.

I have a little bit of money saved each month, just to make sure that I can keep those savings topped up.

tide over

help somebody during a difficult period by providing what they need

Ex: Can you lend me some money to tide me over until I get paid?

We need to find a way to tide our employees over during this temporary /ˈtempəreri/ shutdown (Đóng cửa).

The government implemented /ˈɪmplɪment/ measures to tide small businesses over during the economic crisis.

dissolve

/dɪˈzɑːlv/ Hoà tan ((of a solid) to mix with a liquid and become part of it)

Ex: Stir the sugar in hot water until it dissolves completely and forms a sweet syrup.

Add the powdered gelatin to the warm milk and let it dissolve before pouring into molds (khuôn).

The medication (thuốc) should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve slowly for maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/ effect.

Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the icy sidewalk to help dissolve the ice and prevent slipping.

The chocolate bar will dissolve in your mouth, releasing its rich and creamy flavor.

out of the way

hoàn thành, nơi xa xôi hẻo lánh, tránh đường/cản trở

Ex: I'd love a lift home—if it's not out of your way.

In my opinion, it's far better to get challenging assignments out of the way early rather than leaving them until the last minute. Once they're done, you avoid a lot of unnecessary anxiety later on.

Those who choose to reside in out-of-the-way rural areas often cite (nêu ra) the benefits of clean air and tranquillity, which contrast sharply with the pollution and noise found in urban centres

While innovations undoubtedly improve efficiency, they can occasionally get traditional skills out of the way, leading to a loss of cultural heritage if not managed carefully.

slumber

v/n. ngủ

Ex: She fell into a deep and peaceful slumber.

The phone suddenly roused (đánh thức) her from slumber.

The baby's gentle slumber brought relief to the exhausted parents who had been up all night.

The sound of rain outside the window lulled me (đưa tôi vào) into a deep slumber within minutes.

Cats are known for their ability to slumber for hours on end, undisturbed /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/ by any noise.

on end

liên tục (continuously)

Ex: When I'm really into a Netflix series, I can watch episodes for hours on end – it's my way to unwind after classes.

"In many companies nowadays, employees are expected to work for hours on end without proper breaks, which can lead to burnout and lower productivity in the long run."

"It's quite common for teenagers to stay up late playing video games or chatting online for nights on end, and this definitely affects their concentration at school the next day."

"Due to climate change, some regions experience drought for months on end, making it extremely difficult for farmers to grow crops and sustain their livelihoods (kế sinh nhai)."

Social media algorithms /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ are designed to keep users engaged, so many people spend days on end mindlessly scrolling, which reduces time for real-life relationships and physical activities.

remorse

/rɪˈmɔːrs/ the feeling of being extremely sorry for something wrong or bad that you have done

Ex: After stealing his sister's toy, the little boy felt overwhelming remorse and tearfully /ˈtɪrfəli/ apologized.

The criminal showed no remorse for his heinous (tàn ác) /ˈheɪnəs/ crimes, leaving the victims' families devastated /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/.

Despite his remorse, the driver couldn't undo the accident that took the pedestrian's /pəˈdestriən/ life.

I suffered no remorse.

She felt a sharp pang of remorse over the incident.

be lost for words

to be so shocked, surprised, full of admiration, etc. that you cannot speak:

Ex: Mary was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.

When she saw the surprise party, she was lost for words and couldn't thank everyone enough.

The breathtaking view left him lost for words, unable to describe the beauty of the scenery.

make allowances for

châm chước (allow somebody to behave in a way that you would not usually accept, because of a problem, their characteristics or because there is a special reason) = lenient with /ˈliːniənt/

Ex: You have to make allowances for him because he’s tired.

We try to make allowances for our students’ different backgrounds.

The teacher was lenient with the students who arrived late, understanding their transportation difficulties.

The judge showed a lenient attitude towards the first-time offender, giving him a lighter sentence.

The company's lenient policy allowed employees to work from home, promoting work-life balance occasionally.

short-fused

a. likely to become angry very easily

Ex: Be careful what you say around him, he's short-fused and can explode at the slightest provocation.

My boss is known for being short-fused, so it's best to approach him with caution.

It's hard to have a calm conversation with someone who is short-tempered; they tend to overreact.

She's short-fused, so it's important to choose your words wisely to avoid setting her off.

perceptive

/pərˈseptɪv/ nhạy bén, tinh tường (having or showing the ability to see or understand things quickly, especially things that are not obvious)

Ex: Sarah's perceptive nature allowed her to notice the subtle changes in her friend's behavior.

The detective's perceptive skills helped him uncover the hidden clues at the crime scene.

Being perceptive, John could easily pick up on the underlying emotions in his sister's voice.

The detective perceptively pieced together the clues, leading to the swift resolution of the mysterious case.

vacuous

a. /ˈvækjuəs/ ngớ ngẩn, ngờ nghệch (showing no sign of intelligence or sensitive feelings)

Ex: The politician's vacuous speech left the audience feeling unimpressed and questioning his intelligence.

She had a vacuous expression on her face, showing no understanding or interest in the conversation.

The movie's vacuous plot lacked depth and failed to engage the audience emotionally.

His vacuous response to the professor's question revealed his lack of knowledge on the subject.

The politician's /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/ speech was filled with vacuousness, lacking any substance (nội dung) or meaningful ideas.

blurt

v. /blɜːrt/ buột miệng (to say something suddenly and without thinking carefully enough)

Ex: During the meeting, he couldn't help but blurt out his disagreement with the proposed plan.

Sarah tends to blurt out her opinions without considering the consequences, which often leads to misunderstandings.

I didn't mean to hurt her feelings, but I accidentally blurted out a thoughtless comment.

rustling

/ˈrʌslɪŋ/ Tiếng xào xạc (the sound of light, dry things moving together)

Ex: As I walked through the forest, I could hear the rustling of leaves under my feet.

The rustling of papers in the library reminded me of the peacefulness of studying.

The rustling of the wind through the trees created a soothing and calming atmosphere.

The rustling of the curtains in the breeze added a touch of elegance to the room.

exhilarating

a. /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ very exciting and great fun

Ex: My first parachute /ˈpærəʃuːt/ jump was an exhilarating experience.

The exhilarating feeling of jumping into the ocean on a hot summer day is unmatched.

Winning the championship game was an exhilarating moment that brought the team and fans together.

The breathtaking views from the mountaintop

/ˈmaʊntntɑːp/ made the hike an exhilarating adventure.

The crowd became exhilarated when their favorite band took the stage and started playing their hit song.

The thrilling concert performance exhilarated the crowd, leaving them feeling ecstatic /ɪkˈstætɪk/ and energized.

ecstatic

​/ɪkˈstætɪk/ very happy, excited and enthusiastic; feeling or showing great enthusiasm

Ex: After hours of deep meditation, she experienced an ecstatic state of bliss (vô cùng hạnh phúc) and transcendence (siêu việt)

/trænˈsendəns/.

The devoted monk entered an ecstatic state during prayer, feeling a profound connection with the divine.

The singer's performance was so captivating that the audience was left in an ecstatic, awestruck (trầm trồ, ấn tượng) /ˈɔːstrʌk/ state.

She jumped ecstatically /ɪkˈstætɪkli/ when she received the news of her promotion at work.

terrace

/ˈterəs/ bậc thang (ruộng) ] one of a series of flat areas of ground that are cut into the side of a hill like steps so that crops can be grown there

Ex: The villagers had dug terraces in the hillside (Sườn đồi).

The farmers built terraces on the hillside to cultivate their crops and prevent soil erosion.

The terraces on the slope allowed the villagers to grow rice and vegetables in a limited space.

The terraced fields provided a picturesque view as the crops cascaded down the hillside.

Ancient civilizations /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/ used terraces to maximize agricultural production in hilly (đồi núi) regions.

ecstasy

n. /ˈekstəsi/ a feeling or state of very great happiness

Ex: Kate closed her eyes in ecstasy at the thought of a cold drink.

An ecstasy of bliss poured through me.

After receiving the job offer, she was filled with ecstasy and couldn't stop smiling.

The sight of her newborn baby brought her overwhelming ecstasy and tears of joy.

The surprise proposal left her in a state of pure ecstasy, unable to contain (kiềm chế) her excitement.

Many young people at the party were caught using ecstasy, an illegal drug known for its euphoric /juːˈfɔːrɪk/ effects.