SAT cô Hằng- FINALE

impression .n (2nd meaning)

tái bản/ xuất bản

vanity .n

sự kiêu hãnh

exhausted .adj (2nd meaning)

(of resources or reserves) completely used up

hết sạch

impromptu .adj

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. Start with i

= on the spot

Inconspicuous .adj

something or someone not easily noticed, seen, or attracting attention, often because it is blending in, small, or ordinary

= not conspicuous (obvious)

Extemporaneous .adj

something spoken, performed, or composed on the spot without prior preparation, research, or rehearsal. Start with e

= on the spot

arid .adj

khô cằn

entail .v

= to involve

nich .n

= lĩnh vực/ nơi phù hợp

compensate .v

1. bổ chính

give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

2. bù lại

reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect.

depreciating .v (noun: depreciate)

v = mất giá

n = giảm giá trị/ gièm pha- belittle/ deprecate

abate .v

= giảm, giảm bớt, dịu lại

subside, lessen, ease (off)

revert .v

v = return to, trở lại

acquiesce .v

v = bằng lòng, đồng ý ngầm

oscillate .v

v = dao động, lúc lắc

Concurrently, .adv

at the same time; simultaneously.

Eventually .adv

= in the end,

Coincided .v

= happened at the same time ( What a ___ence!)

Convergence .n

succession .n

expiration .n

dismissive .adj

= scornful

preliminary .(adj/noun)

• definition: Coming before the main event; introductory or preparatory. (Noun: a preparatory action or step).

• examples: The scientists published their preliminary findings while they waited for the final data. / We need to get a few preliminaries out of the way before the meeting starts.

clandestine .(adj)

• definition: Kept secret or done in secret, often because it is illicit, illegal, or deceptive.

• examples: The spies held a clandestine meeting in an abandoned warehouse. / He was fired after his clandestine attempts to steal company data were discovered.

inexplicable .(adj)

cant explain

dispassionately .(adv)

• definition: In an emotional, neutral, or impartial way; not influenced by strong feelings or personal bias.

• examples: The judge listened dispassionately to both sides of the heated argument. / You need to view the data dispassionately if you want to find the actual error.

succinctly .(adv)

• definition: In a brief and clearly expressed manner; getting straight to the point without wasting words.

• examples: The captain succinctly explained the emergency procedures to the crew. / Please try to state your argument as succinctly as possible to save time.

Một cách ngắn gọn, súc tích (nói ít hiểu nhiều). = concise

disingenuously .(adv)

• definition: In a way that is not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

• examples: He disingenuously claimed he had no idea the last cookie was gone, even with crumbs on his shirt. / The politician disingenuously thanked his opponent while secretly planning a smear campaign.

Một cách không thành thật, giả tạo (thường là giả vờ ngây ngô).

surreptitiously .(adv)

• definition: Done in a stealthy, secret, or unauthorized way to avoid being noticed.

• examples: She surreptitiously checked her phone under the table during the boring meeting. / The cat surreptitiously crept toward the bird perched on the fence.

engenders .(verb)

• definition: To cause, produce, or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

• examples: The restaurant's excellent service engenders a sense of loyalty in its customers. / The new policy engendered a lot of controversy among the staff.

Gây ra, sinh ra, làm nảy sinh (thường là cảm xúc hoặc tình trạng).

preempts .(verb)

• definition: To take action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening; to forestall. It can also mean to acquire something before others can.

• examples: The news station preempted the regular schedule to report on the breaking emergency. / By apologizing early, she hoped to preempt any further criticism.

Ngăn chặn trước, chiếm trước (hành động trước để cái khác không xảy ra

subsumes .(verb)

• definition: To include or absorb something into a larger, more comprehensive group or category.

• examples: The new law subsumes several older regulations into one single document. / Most of these individual cases can be subsumed under the general heading of "technical errors."

Gộp vào, bao hàm (đưa cái nhỏ vào trong một cái lớn hơn).

attenuates .(verb)

• definition: To reduce the force, effect, value, or thickness of something; to weaken.

• examples: The doctor gave him medicine to attenuate the pain from the surgery. / Distance tends to attenuate the signal strength of a Wi-Fi router.

Làm yếu đi, làm giảm bớt (lực, tác động hoặc cường độ).

belies .(verb)

• definition: To give a false impression of something; to contradict or show something to be false.

• examples: Her calm voice belies the fact that she is actually incredibly nervous. / The updated data belies the initial reports that the project was failing.

Gây hiểu lầm, che đậy (bên ngoài một đằng, bản chất một nẻo).

portends .(verb)

• definition: To be a sign or warning that something (usually something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

• examples: The dark, heavy clouds portend a severe thunderstorm later today. / Economists fear that the sudden drop in stock prices portends a recession.

: Báo hiệu, điềm báo (thường là điềm xấu).

thwarts .(verb)

• definition: To prevent someone from accomplishing a purpose or to stop a plan from progressing.

• examples: A sudden snowstorm thwarted our plans to drive to the mountains for the weekend. / The security guard successfully thwarted the attempted robbery.

Phá ngang, ngăn cản (làm kế hoạch của ai đó thất bại).

maligns .(verb)

• definition: To speak about someone in a spitefully critical or insulting manner; to slander.

• examples: It’s unfair to malign her character just because you disagree with her political views. / The article was criticized for maligning the reputation of a respected scientist without proof.

Nói xấu, vu khống, phỉ báng.

prescient .(adj)

• definition: Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; possessing foresight.

• examples: Her warning about the market crash proved to be remarkably prescient. / The novel was prescient in its depiction of a world dominated by social media.

Tiên tri, biết trước tương lai (có tầm nhìn xa).

articulate .(adj/verb)

• definition: (Adj) Having the ability to speak fluently and coherently. (Verb) To express an idea or feeling fluently and clearly.

• examples: She is an articulate speaker who can explain complex topics to anyone. / The coach struggled to articulate exactly why the team had performed so poorly.

(Adj) Ăn nói lưu loát; (Verb) Diễn đạt rõ ràng.

iconoclastic .(adj)

• definition: Characterized by attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and long-held traditions; being a "rule-breaker" of established customs.

• examples: The artist’s iconoclastic style challenged everything the gallery usually stood for. / His iconoclastic views on education made him very popular with the students but less so with the board.

Bài trừ hủ tục, đả phá những quan niệm cũ (thích phá vỡ truyền thống).

eschewing .(verb/gerund)

nghĩa:

Tránh xa, né tránh hoặc từ bỏ việc gì đó (thường là do thói quen, đạo đức hoặc nguyên tắc).

ví dụ: He is eschewing sugar to improve his health. (Anh ấy đang né tránh đường để cải thiện sức khỏe). / Many vegetarians are eschewing meat for ethical reasons. (Nhiều người ăn chay đang từ bỏ thịt vì lý do đạo đức).

expounding .(verb/gerund)

nghĩa: Giải thích chi tiết, trình bày cặn kẽ về một lý thuyết hoặc một ý tưởng.

ví dụ: The professor spent the whole lecture expounding his new theory. (Giáo sư dành cả buổi giảng để trình bày cặn kẽ về lý thuyết mới của mình). / She was expounding on the benefits of daily meditation. (Cô ấy đang giải thích chi tiết về lợi ích của việc thiền hàng ngày).

caricaturing .(verb/gerund)

nghĩa: Vẽ hoặc mô tả ai đó theo cách châm biếm, thổi phồng các đặc điểm để gây cười hoặc mỉa mai (biếm họa).

ví dụ: The late-night show is famous for caricaturing famous politicians. (Chương trình đêm muộn nổi tiếng với việc biếm họa các chính trị gia nổi tiếng). / He felt the movie was caricaturing his culture. (Anh ấy cảm thấy bộ phim đang châm biếm văn hóa của mình).

appraising .(verb/gerund)

nghĩa: Đánh giá, định giá hoặc xem xét giá trị/chất lượng của một thứ gì đó.

ví dụ: The jeweler is appraising the diamond ring. (Thợ kim hoàn đang định giá chiếc nhẫn kim cương). / She stood back, appraising her finished painting. (Cô ấy lùi lại, đánh giá bức tranh vừa hoàn thành của mình).