A Consultation with the Returning Students Advisor

praiseworthy

(adj) (ˈpreɪzˌwɜːr.ði) – đáng khen ngợi. Synonyms: commendable, admirable, laudable. Example: Her praiseworthy efforts helped save many lives.

leave something to be desired

(idiom) – chưa được như mong muốn, còn thiếu sót. Synonyms: unsatisfactory, lacking, inadequate. Example: The food was acceptable, but the service left much to be desired.

fret

(fret) – lo lắng, bồn chồn, bực bội. Synonyms: worry, fuss, brood. Example: Don’t fret about the exam; you’ll do fine.(v)

coward

(n) (ˈkaʊ.ɚd) – kẻ hèn nhát. Synonyms: weakling, chicken. Example: He called me a coward for not joining the fight.

grateful for

(adj) (ˈɡreɪt.fəl) – biết ơn về. Synonyms: thankful, appreciative. Example: I am truly grateful for your help.

run into sb

(phrasal v) – tình cờ gặp ai. Synonyms: bump into, come across, encounter. Example: I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

overcome

(v) (ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm) – vượt qua, khắc phục. Synonyms: conquer, defeat, prevail over. Example: She overcame her fear of public speaking.

introversion

(n) (ˌɪn.trəˈvɝː.ʒən) – tính hướng nội. Synonyms: inwardness, reserve, reticence. Example: His introversion makes it hard for him to enjoy large parties.

behind the times

(idiom) – lỗi thời, lạc hậu. Synonyms: outdated, old-fashioned. Example: My grandparents are a bit behind the times when it comes to technology.

chase

(v) (tʃeɪs) – đuổi theo, săn đuổi. Synonyms: pursue, hunt, follow. Example: The police chased the thief through the streets.

forbid

(v) (fɚˈbɪd) – cấm đoán. Synonyms: prohibit, ban, bar. Example: The school forbids students from smoking.

why bother

(phrase) – hàm ý “hà tất phải làm”, “khỏi cần bận tâm”. Synonyms: no need, unnecessary. Example: Why bother cleaning the car if it’s going to rain?

humble

(adj) (ˈhʌm.bəl) – khiêm tốn, nhún nhường. Synonyms: modest, unassuming, meek. Example: Despite his success, he remained humble.

wimp

(n) (wɪmp) – kẻ yếu đuối, nhát gan. Synonyms: weakling, coward, pushover. Example: Don’t be such a wimp—stand up for yourself!

make up one’s mind

(idiom) – quyết định, dứt khoát. Synonyms: decide, determine, settle on. Example: It’s time to make up your mind about the job offer.

handy

(adj) (ˈhæn.di) – tiện lợi, hữu ích. Synonyms: useful, convenient, practical. Example: A pocket dictionary is handy when learning a new language.

sloppy

(adj) (ˈslɑː.pi) – cẩu thả, luộm thuộm. Synonyms: careless, messy, negligent. Example: His work was sloppy and full of mistakes.

scribble

(v) (ˈskrɪb.əl) – viết, vẽ ngoáy, nguệch ngoạc. Synonyms: scrawl, doodle. Example: The child scribbled on the wall with crayons.

doubt

(n/v) (daʊt) – (n) sự nghi ngờ; (v) nghi ngờ. Synonyms: uncertainty, skepticism, question. Example: I have serious doubts about his honesty.

plethora

(n) (ˈpleθ.ər.ə) – số lượng lớn, quá nhiều. Synonyms: abundance, excess, profusion. Example: The internet provides a plethora of information on any topic.

privilege

(n) (ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ) – đặc quyền, lợi ích đặc biệt. Synonyms: advantage, right, benefit. Example: It is a privilege to study at such a prestigious university.