200 C1C2 vocabularies 1

idealize

lý tưởng hóa, hoàn hảo hóa Many people ... the past, forgetting the hardships and struggles that actually existed.

disperse

phân tán, giải tán The police used tear gas to ... the crowd of protesters.

impugn

công kích, nghi ngờ tính trung thực The defense attorney tried to ... the witness's credibility by revealing her history of lying.

capacity

sức chứa, năng lực The stadium has a seating ... of 50,000, but the team played beyond their usual ... to win the game.

mandatory

bắt buộc, theo luật định In many states, it is ... to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

stymie

cản trở, ngăn chặn The complex legal jargon in the contract was designed to ... the other party from understanding the terms.

aesthetic

có tính thẩm mỹ, thuộc về mỹ học The minimalist ... of the new art gallery, with its clean lines and neutral colors, was praised by critics.

tenuous

mỏng manh, không chắc chắn The prosecutor's case was built on a ... link between the suspect and the crime scene.

sanguine

lạc quan, đầy hy vọng Despite the recent setbacks, she remained ... about the company's future.

illusory

hão huyền, không có thật The sense of progress they felt was ..., as their core problems remained unsolved.

unpalatable

khó chấp nhận, không ngon miệng The ... truth is that we will have to work longer hours to finish the project on time.

pretentious

tự phụ, khoe mẽ The ... man always used complex vocabulary to make himself sound more intelligent.

discretion

sự thận trọng, quyền tự quyết This is a sensitive matter, so please use the utmost ... when discussing it.

renounce

từ bỏ, khước từ After the scandal, the prince was forced to ... his claim to the throne.

vindicate

minh oan, chứng minh (là đúng) The new evidence completely ... the defendant, proving his innocence beyond a doubt.

prohibitive

đắt cắt cổ, ngăn cấm The cost of renovating the old theater was ..., so they decided to tear it down.

outmoded

lỗi thời, lạc hậu The company's ... management practices led to its sharp decline in profits.

misconstrue

hiểu sai, giải thích sai His sarcastic comment was ... as a serious criticism, which caused a lot of tension in the team.

momentous

quan trọng, trọng đại The Supreme Court's decision was a ... one for civil rights.

attrition

sự hao mòn, sự tiêu hao nhân sự The company has a high rate of ... because many employees are resigning due to the stressful work environment.

substantiate

chứng minh, xác thực The journalist was fired because she couldn't ... the sources in her article.

inextricable

không thể gỡ ra được, không thể tách rời In the book, the protagonist's fate is shown to be ... from that of his country.

affinity

sự yêu thích tự nhiên, sự tương đồng He has a natural ... for the music of Chopin, finding it both comforting and inspiring.

copious

dồi dào, phong phú She took ... notes during the lecture to ensure she didn't miss any details.

imperative

cấp bách, bắt buộc It is ... that we act now before the problem gets worse.

buttress

củng cố, làm vững chắc The attorney presented new evidence to ... her argument that the defendant was innocent.

profound

sâu sắc, to lớn The scientist's discovery had a ... impact on our understanding of the universe.

prolific

sản xuất nhiều, phong phú She was a ... writer of novels and short stories, with over 50 books published.

promulgate

công bố chính thức, truyền bá The new law was finally ... in the autumn after a long debate.

transcend

vượt qua, siêu việt The beauty of her music ... cultural boundaries, moving audiences all over the world.

enduring

lâu dài, bền bỉ He is one of the most ... figures in American politics.

impede

cản trở, gây trở ngại Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't ... his career in any way.

caricature

biếm họa, châm biếm The comedian specialized in ... famous politicians, perfectly capturing their unique mannerisms in a hilarious way.

undermine

làm suy yếu, làm xói mòn The constant criticism from his boss began to ... his confidence.

intricate

phức tạp, rắc rối The watchmaker was famous for his ... designs that required a magnifying glass to fully appreciate.

nebulous

mơ hồ, không rõ ràng The politician gave a ... answer to the reporter's question about her future plans.

abundant

dồi dào, phong phú Rainfall is ... in the tropical rainforest, supporting a diverse ecosystem.

appraising

đánh giá, thẩm định With an ... eye, the antique dealer examined the old vase for any flaws.

corroborate

xác nhận, chứng thực The witness's testimony was ... by the security camera footage.

equitable

công bằng, vô tư The new tax law was designed to create a more ... distribution of wealth.

repudiate

khước từ, từ chối The politician issued a statement to ... the allegations of corruption.

conspicuous

dễ thấy, nổi bật In the crowd of dark suits, his bright yellow tie was ....

amplify

khuếch đại, làm tăng lên His comments only served to ... her feelings of insecurity.

orthodox

chính thống, truyền thống He holds an ... view of the economy, believing in minimal government intervention.

counterfactual

phản thực tế, trái với sự thật She spent the afternoon pondering the ... question of what her life would be like if she had accepted the job offer in New York.

underscore

nhấn mạnh, gạch dưới The tragic accident ... the need for stricter safety regulations on the highway.

provocative

khiêu khích, gây tranh cãi The author's ... article on climate change sparked a heated debate among scientists and policymakers.

proclivity

khuynh hướng tự nhiên, thiên hướng He has a ... for getting into trouble, despite his good intentions.

stipulate

quy định, yêu cầu như một điều kiện The contract ... that the tenant must pay a security deposit.

superfluous

thừa thãi, không cần thiết The report was marred by a mass of ... detail that obscured the main points.

nullify

vô hiệu hóa, hủy bỏ The court's decision will ... the existing contract between the two companies.

repository

kho chứa, nguồn cung cấp lớn The national library is a ... of the country's most valuable manuscripts.

untenable

không thể bảo vệ được, không thể giữ vững được The general's position became ... after the enemy captured the high ground.

recant

công khai rút lại, từ bỏ niềm tin Faced with overwhelming evidence, the witness had to ... his testimony in court.

profusion

sự dồi dào, số lượng lớn The celebrity's wedding was met with a ... of media attention.

insuperable

không thể vượt qua, không thể khắc phục Despite their best efforts, the team faced an ... lead from their opponents in the final quarter.

immutable

bất biến, không thể thay đổi Despite our pleas, the laws of the ancient kingdom were ... and could not be altered.

meticulous

tỉ mỉ, kỹ lưỡng The painter's ... attention to detail is what makes his work so lifelike.

incongruous

không phù hợp, lệch lạc His casual jeans and t-shirt were ... with the formal dress code of the wedding.

fruitful

có hiệu quả, thành công After months of negotiation, the two companies finally had a ... discussion and reached an agreement.

desultory

rời rạc, không có kế hoạch He made a ... attempt at conversation, jumping from one topic to another without any real connection.

vacillate

dao động, do dự She ... for so long between the two job offers that she ended up losing both.

acclaim

sự hoan nghênh, lời ca ngợi The new novel has been met with widespread critical ....

irresolvable

không thể giải quyết, không thể hòa giải The border dispute between the two nations seemed ..., with neither side willing to compromise.

engender

gây ra, tạo ra The politician's inflammatory speech ... a great deal of controversy and anger.

infinitesimal

vô cùng nhỏ, cực nhỏ The chances of winning the lottery are ..., yet people still buy tickets every week.

indecipherable

không đọc được, không giải mã được Her handwriting was so messy that her notes from the lecture were completely ....

reverentially

một cách tôn kính, một cách sùng kính The crowd spoke of the late queen ..., remembering her long and dedicated reign.

impartiality

tính không thiên vị, sự công bằng The judge was praised for her ... throughout the controversial trial.

approximate

xấp xỉ, gần đúng The ... time of arrival is 10:00 AM.

supplement

bổ sung, thêm vào He ... his regular income by working a second job in the evenings.

unrivaled

vô đối, không có đối thủ Her performance in the championship was ..., securing her the gold medal effortlessly.

belie

gây ấn tượng sai lầm, cho thấy là sai Her calm and cheerful demeanor ... the turmoil she was experiencing inside.

overshadow

làm lu mờ, che khuất Her new achievement, though impressive, was ... by her older sister's recent Nobel Prize win.

equalize

làm cho bằng nhau, san bằng The government introduced new tax policies to ... opportunities for all citizens.

supplant

thay thế, chiếm chỗ Streaming services have largely ... physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays.

juxtaposition

sự đặt cạnh nhau, sự kế nhau The ... of the ancient temple and the modern skyscraper in the city center was striking.

substantial

đáng kể, quan trọng The company made a ... profit this year, allowing for significant bonuses for all employees.

circumvent

lách luật, né tránh The clever hacker found a way to ... the company's security system.

induce

gây ra, thuyết phục The doctor decided to ... labor because the baby was overdue.

evade

trốn tránh, lảng tránh The clever politician managed to ... the journalist's difficult questions during the press...

eccentric

lập dị, kỳ quặc My aunt is quite ...; she collects antique teapots and talks to them as if they were her friends.

superficial

hời hợt, nông cạn The inspector's ... examination of the crime scene failed to uncover the crucial clue hidden beneath the floorboards.

scrupulous

tỉ mỉ và cẩn trọng, kỹ lưỡng về đạo đức The ... accountant double-checked every figure to ensure the company's financial records were both accurate and ethical.

annotate

chú thích, ghi chú The professor asked us to ... the historical document, highlighting key events and adding our own interpretations in the margins.

intercede

can thiệp vào, làm trung gian The teacher had to ... in the argument between the two students to prevent a fight.

dispassionate

vô tư, khách quan A good journalist must remain ... and report the facts, even when the story is emotionally charged.

conflate

kết hợp, đánh đồng She ... the results of the two different studies, mistakenly presenting them as a single conclusion.

contentious

gây tranh cãi, hay cãi cọ Abortion is a highly ... issue that often divides public opinion.

rectify

sửa chữa, điều chỉnh cho đúng The company had to ... the error in the customer's bill to avoid legal issues.

amorphous

vô định hình, không có cấu trúc rõ ràng The artist's latest work was an ... blob of clay, leaving its meaning open to interpretation.

denounce

tố cáo, lên án The human rights group was quick to ... the government's violent crackdown on protesters.

disingenuous

không thành thật, giả tạo His ... apology convinced no one; we all knew he wasn't truly sorry.

heterogeneous

không đồng nhất, đa dạng New York City is known for its ... population, with people from all over the world.

credible

đáng tin, có thể tin được The police received a ... tip from an anonymous caller that helped them solve the case.

capitalize

tận dụng, lợi dụng The team ... on the opponent's mistake and scored a goal.

verisimilitude

vẻ giống thật, tính chân thật The movie was praised for its ...; the director's attention to historical detail made the 19th-century setting feel completely authentic.

extraneous

không liên quan, không cần thiết The professor asked him to remove the ... details from his essay to make the main argument clearer.

insurmountable

không thể vượt qua, không thể khắc phục The language barrier seemed an ... obstacle to her success in the new country.

preclude

ngăn chặn, loại trừ His lack of experience may ... him from getting the job.