[MOCK TEST] KSCLDT Lần 6

levy (v) /ˈlevi/

áp đặt, đánh thuế; thu (thuế/phí)

[to officially impose a tax, fee, or other charge]

Synonym: impose; charge; tax

The government decided to ~ a new tax on luxury goods.

levy (n) /ˈlevi/

thuế; khoản phí được áp đặt

[an amount of money that must be paid as a tax or charge]

Synonym: tax; charge; duty

The new ~ will affect high-income earners.

wholesale (adj) /ˈhəʊlseɪl/

bán buôn; bán sỉ; trên quy mô lớn

[relating to the sale of goods in large quantities to businesses rather than individual customers]

Synonym: bulk; large-scale

The company sells its products at ~ prices.

monopolistic firm (n phr.)

doanh nghiệp độc quyền

[a company that has substantial or complete control over a particular market]

Synonym: monopoly; dominant firm

A ~ can charge higher prices when competition is weak.

mast (n) /mɑːst/

cột buồm; cột trụ cao

[a tall upright pole on a ship that supports its sails or equipment]

Synonym: spar; pole

The sailors climbed the ~ to repair the sail.

epinephrine (n) /ˌepɪˈnefrɪn/

epinephrine; adrenaline

[a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and prepares the body for rapid action]

Synonym: adrenaline

The body releases ~ in response to sudden danger.

norepinephrine (n) /ˌnɔːrepɪˈnefrɪn/

norepinephrine; noradrenaline

[a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress]

Synonym: noradrenaline

Stress can increase levels of ~ in the bloodstream.

angioplasty (n) /ˈændʒiəʊplæsti/

phẫu thuật tạo hình mạch; nong mạch

[a medical procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed blood vessel]

Synonym: balloon angioplasty; vascular intervention

The patient underwent ~ to restore blood flow.

atherosclerosis (n) /ˌæθərəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/

xơ vữa động mạch

[a condition in which fatty deposits build up inside the arteries, making them narrower and less flexible]

Synonym: arterial hardening

Smoking significantly increases the risk of ~.

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plaque (n) /plæk/

mảng bám; mảng xơ vữa

[a substance containing fat and other materials that builds up inside an artery]

Synonym: arterial deposit; fatty deposit

The scan revealed a large ~ in the artery.

diastolic pressure (n phr.)

huyết áp tâm trương

[the lower number in a blood-pressure reading, showing the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes]

Synonym: diastolic blood pressure

Her ~ was slightly above the normal range.

elastic fibers (n phr.)

sợi đàn hồi

[thin fibres in body tissues that allow them to stretch and return to their original shape]

Synonym: elastic fibres; elastin fibres

Arteries contain ~ that help them expand with each heartbeat.

tin (n) /tɪn/

thiếc

[a chemical element that is a soft, silvery-white metal]

Synonym: Sn

The cans were coated with a thin layer of ~.

lead (n) /led/

chì

[a soft, heavy, grey metal that is poisonous]

Synonym: Pb

Exposure to ~ can cause serious health problems.

terrorise (v) /ˈterəraɪz/

khủng bố; gieo rắc kinh hoàng

[to deliberately frighten people, especially by threatening or using violence]

Synonym: intimidate; frighten; brutalise

The population was ~d by armed groups.

statuette (n) /ˌstætʃuˈet/

tượng nhỏ

[a small statue, especially one representing a person or animal]

Synonym: figurine; small statue

The museum displayed a gold ~ of a warrior.

seduce sb in (v phr.)

dụ dỗ/lôi kéo ai vào

[to persuade or attract someone into a situation, activity, or relationship, often by making it seem appealing]

Synonym: lure; entice; tempt

The advertisement was designed to ~ customers ~.

gold specimen (n phr.)

mẫu vật bằng vàng; mẫu vàng

[a particular example or sample of gold, especially one displayed or collected]

Synonym: gold sample; gold example

The museum acquired a rare ~ from the excavation.

heist (n) /haɪst/

vụ cướp lớn

[a carefully planned robbery, especially one involving valuable goods or money]

Synonym: robbery; raid

The police are investigating a major jewellery ~.

sell sth for peanuts (cụm bạn ghi “sell sth shovels” có vẻ là lỗi gõ)

bán thứ gì với giá rẻ mạt

[to sell something for a very low price]

Synonym: sell cheaply; sell for next to nothing

They ~ the property for ~.

be plundered (v phr.)

bị cướp bóc; bị vơ vét

[to have valuable possessions stolen, especially during war or disorder]

Synonym: be looted; be ransacked

The ancient city was ~ by invading forces.

purported redistribution (n phr.)

sự phân phối lại được cho là/được tuyên bố là

[a redistribution that is claimed or alleged to have occurred]

Synonym: alleged redistribution; supposed redistribution

The policy resulted in a ~ of wealth.

dissect (v) /daɪˈsekt/

mổ xẻ; phân tích kỹ

[to cut up a body or object to study its parts; to examine something in great detail]

Synonym: analyse; examine; scrutinise

The researchers ~ed the specimen carefully.

fragment (n) /ˈfræɡmənt/

mảnh; mảnh vỡ; phần nhỏ

[a small piece or part of something that has been broken or separated]

Synonym: piece; shard; segment

Archaeologists discovered a ~ of ancient pottery.

fragment (v) /fræɡˈment/

vỡ thành mảnh; phân mảnh

[to break or cause something to break into smaller pieces]

Synonym: break up; shatter; splinter

The impact caused the rock to ~.

detach (v) /dɪˈtætʃ/

tháo rời; tách khỏi

[to separate something from something else]

Synonym: separate; disconnect; remove

The label can easily be ~ed from the package.

separate (v) /ˈsepəreɪt/

tách; phân tách; chia ra

[to divide or move apart from something else]

Synonym: divide; detach; segregate

The machine ~s the useful material from the waste.

functional ethos (n phr.)

triết lý/nguyên tắc đề cao tính thực dụng và chức năng

[a set of beliefs or principles emphasising practical function and usefulness]

Synonym: practical philosophy; utilitarian approach

The building reflects a strongly ~.

in conformity with (prep phr.)

phù hợp với; tuân theo

[in agreement with a rule, standard, or requirement]

Synonym: in accordance with; in compliance with

All procedures must be carried out ~ the regulations.

in accordance with (prep phr.)

theo đúng; phù hợp với

[according to a rule, agreement, or instruction]

Synonym: in conformity with; in compliance with

The decision was made ~ the law.

in compliance with (prep phr.)

tuân thủ; theo đúng

[in accordance with a rule, order, or requirement]

Synonym: in accordance with; in conformity with

The company acted ~ environmental regulations.

in correspondence to (prep phr.)

tương ứng với; phù hợp với

[in a way that corresponds or relates to something]

Synonym: in relation to; corresponding to

The figures changed ~ the variations in demand.

📌 Trong văn phong tự nhiên, in correspondence with hoặc corresponding to thường tự nhiên hơn in correspondence to.

call for (phr v) /kɔːl fɔː(r)/

kêu gọi; yêu cầu; đòi hỏi

[to publicly ask for something; to require something]

Synonym: demand; require; appeal for

The opposition ~ immediate government action.

budding author (n phr.)

nhà văn mới nổi; tác giả đầy triển vọng

[a person who is beginning to develop as a successful writer]

Synonym: aspiring writer; emerging author

The competition is open to ~s.

faraway India (n phr.)

Ấn Độ xa xôi

[India viewed as being geographically distant from the speaker or writer]

Synonym: distant India; far-off India

He dreamed of travelling to ~.

contentment (n) /kənˈtentmənt/

sự mãn nguyện; sự hài lòng

[a feeling of happiness and satisfaction with what you have]

Synonym: satisfaction; fulfilment; gratification

She found great ~ in a simple life.

amount to (phr v) /əˈmaʊnt tuː/

lên tới; tương đương với; thực chất là

[to add up to a particular amount; to be equal to or have the same effect as something]

Synonym: total; come to; constitute

The losses ~ millions of dollars.

inherit genetically (v phr.)

được di truyền về mặt gen

[to receive a characteristic or condition through one's genes from one's parents]

Synonym: inherit; be genetically predisposed to

Some people ~ a greater risk of certain diseases.

revolution (n) /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/

cuộc cách mạng; sự thay đổi mang tính đột phá

[a sudden, great, and often violent change in the way a country is governed; a major change in a particular area]

Synonym: uprising; upheaval; transformation

The Industrial ~ transformed the way people lived and worked.

evolution (n) /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/

sự tiến hóa; sự phát triển dần dần

[the gradual development of something over a period of time]

Synonym: development; progression; transformation

The ~ of technology has changed modern society.

rash (adj) /ræʃ/

liều lĩnh; hấp tấp; thiếu suy nghĩ

[doing something without considering its possible consequences carefully]

Synonym: reckless; hasty; impetuous

It would be ~ to make such an important decision without consulting anyone.

ruthless (adj) /ˈruːθləs/

tàn nhẫn; không khoan nhượng

[showing no pity or compassion and being determined to get what you want]

Synonym: merciless; pitiless; relentless

The company adopted a ~ approach to its competitors.

selfless (adj) /ˈselfləs/

vị tha; không ích kỷ

[caring more about the needs of others than about your own needs]

Synonym: altruistic; unselfish; generous

Her ~ dedication to helping others earned widespread admiration.

gutsy (adj) /ˈɡʌtsi/

gan dạ; táo bạo

[showing courage and determination]

Synonym: courageous; daring; bold

It was a ~ decision to challenge the established system.

cautious (adj) /ˈkɔːʃəs/

thận trọng; cẩn trọng

[being careful to avoid danger or making mistakes]

Synonym: careful; prudent; wary

Investors remain ~ about the company's prospects.

snatch the title (v phr.)

giành chức vô địch/danh hiệu một cách bất ngờ hoặc sát nút

[to win a championship or title, especially unexpectedly or by a narrow margin]

Synonym: clinch the title; seize the championship

The underdog managed to ~ in the final seconds.

apprehensive (adj) /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/

lo lắng; e ngại về điều sắp xảy ra

[worried or nervous about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen]

Synonym: anxious; uneasy; concerned

She felt ~ about starting her new job.

impetuous (adj) /ɪmˈpetʃuəs/

bốc đồng; hấp tấp

[acting quickly and without thinking carefully about the consequences]

Synonym: impulsive; rash; hasty

His ~ decision cost the team the match.

triumphant (adj) /traɪˈʌmfənt/

chiến thắng; đắc thắng

[showing great happiness or pride because of a victory or success]

Synonym: victorious; successful; exultant

The team returned home to a ~ reception.

headstrong (adj) /ˈhedstrɒŋ/

bướng bỉnh; cứng đầu; ngang ngạnh

[determined to do what you want without listening to other people]

Synonym: obstinate; stubborn; wilful

His ~ refusal to compromise created further problems.

upbeat (adj) /ˈʌpbiːt/

lạc quan; vui vẻ; phấn chấn

[positive and hopeful about the future]

Synonym: optimistic; positive; buoyant

Despite the setback, she remained ~.

conceited (adj) /kənˈsiːtɪd/

tự phụ; kiêu ngạo

[too proud of yourself and your abilities or appearance]

Synonym: vain; arrogant; self-important

He is far too ~ to admit that he was wrong.

get ahead (phr v) /ɡet əˈhed/

tiến bộ; thành công; vượt lên

[to be successful and make progress, especially in your career]

Synonym: prosper; advance; succeed

Working hard is essential if you want to ~ in your career.

come up against (phr v) /kʌm ʌp əˈɡenst/

đối mặt với; gặp phải

[to experience a problem or difficulty]

Synonym: encounter; face; confront

The project ~ several unexpected obstacles.

fall through (phr v) /fɔːl θruː/

đổ bể; không thành hiện thực (kế hoạch/thỏa thuận)

[if a plan or agreement falls through, it fails to happen]

Synonym: collapse; fail; come to nothing

Our plans for the trip ~ at the last minute.

hang on (phr v) /hæŋ ɒn/

chờ một chút; cố gắng tiếp tục; bám trụ

[to wait for a short time; to continue despite difficulties]

Synonym: wait; hold on; persevere

~ a minute while I find the information.

be blown away (idiom)

vô cùng ấn tượng; kinh ngạc

[to be extremely impressed or amazed by something]

Synonym: be amazed; be astounded; be overwhelmed

I was completely ~ by her performance.

knuckle down (phr v) /ˈnʌkl daʊn/

bắt tay vào làm việc nghiêm túc

[to start working hard at something, especially something you have been avoiding]

Synonym: buckle down; get down to work

It's time to ~ and finish the assignment.

pull off (phr v) /pʊl ɒf/

thực hiện thành công điều khó khăn

[to succeed in doing something difficult or surprising]

Synonym: accomplish; achieve; manage

They somehow ~ an incredible party at very short notice.

break through the ceiling (idiom)

vượt qua giới hạn hiện tại; phá vỡ mức trần

[to exceed a previously established upper limit]

Synonym: surpass the limit; break the upper limit

The company's profits finally ~ after years of stagnation.

get the green light (idiom)

được bật đèn xanh; được cho phép tiến hành

[to receive official permission to start or continue something]

Synonym: get approval; receive authorisation; get the go-ahead

The project has finally ~ from the authorities.

go places (idiom)

có triển vọng thành công; sẽ tiến xa

[to be likely to be successful in the future]

Synonym: prosper; succeed; make progress

She's clearly talented and is going to ~.

wise up (phr v) /waɪz ʌp/

tỉnh ngộ; khôn ra; nhận ra sự thật

[to become aware of the truth about a situation, especially after being deceived]

Synonym: wake up; become aware; catch on

Eventually, he ~ to the fact that he was being exploited.

by a mile (idiom)

vượt xa; hơn rất nhiều

[by a very large amount]

Synonym: by far; by a wide margin

She won the competition ~.

go without a hitch (idiom)

diễn ra suôn sẻ, không gặp trục trặc

[to happen without any problems or difficulties]

Synonym: run smoothly; proceed smoothly

The event went ~ despite the large number of guests.

do the trick (idiom)

đạt được hiệu quả mong muốn; giải quyết được vấn đề

[to achieve the desired result]

Synonym: work; do the job; solve the problem

Adding a little more pressure should ~.

have a lot on one's plate (idiom)

có rất nhiều việc phải giải quyết

[to have a lot of things to deal with or responsibilities to manage]

Synonym: have a lot to deal with; be overloaded; be snowed under

*I can't take on another project because I already