Word formation

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The results were very strange! In fact, they were ___________________ ! (BELIEVE)

unbelievable

He has an unfortunate ___________________ to understand people’s feelings (ABLE)

inability

His arguments are so _________that it is almost impossible to have a sensible discussion with him. (LOGICAL)

illogical (adj): phi lý

it was a terrible game. our team played very _________ (IMAGINATIVELY)

unimaginatively (adv): thiếu trí tưởng tượng

you do have some good ideas but your work is very _____ (ORGANISED)

disorganised (adj): thiếu tổ chức

This is not a good essay said the lecturer. i find your arguments ____ (CONVINCING)

unconvincing

I just loved the place with all the cliffs _____ the stream (HANG)

overhanging (adj): nhô ra

Energy production for the world is one of the problems dealt with by ___ (ECONOMY)

macroeconomics (n): kinh tế vĩ mô

Jeremy is ___ on this issue, so you'd beter not mention it unless you want to offend (SENSE)

hypersensitive (adj): rất nhạy cảm

I like their house but I'm not too fond of all this ___________ furniture; I'd rather have something more old-fashioned (MODERN)

hypermodernised (adj): quá hiện đại hóa

Michael Jackson is one of the few ____________ of pop-music; indeed, he's called the Pope of pop. (STAR)

superstars

Spies oflen used _________ for small-scale reproduction of documents. (FILM)

microfilm (n); cuốn phim nhỏ

i know that your English is very good, but you shouldņ't be ___ (CONFIDENT)

overconfident

One _________ equals one million cycles per second (HERTZ)

megahertz

The champion _________ his opponents and defended his title. (FIGHT)

outfought (v): đánh bại

I think your professor is __________, but paying too much attention to small faults he seems not to notice all the ingenious ideas present in your project (CRITIC)

hypercritical (adj): chỉ trích quá mức

There is much more in common between the ________ of the human body and the _______________ of nature than meets the eye (COSMOS)

microcosm - macrocosm (n): thế giới vi, vĩ mô

It was so cold that I was glad I had obeyed my mother and put on warm ____ (WEAR)

underwear

Angels and devils are spiritual or ___ beings, because they are not controlled b physical laws (NATURE)

supernatural

On one sheet _________ of this you can store more than 35 pages of printed words (FICHE)

microfiche (n) tấm vi phim

Poland had a _____ of the potatoes last year so over five hundred thousand tons were exported (PLUS)

surplus (n): thặng dư

It was with the circulation of Pickwick Papers in 1836 that young Dickens began to enjoy a truly (PRECENDENT) __________ ascent into the favour of the British reading public

unprecedented (adj): không có tiền lệ

He magnificently (PROVE) __________ a theory that his fame would disappear just as quickly as it had come.

disproved (adj): chứng minh là sai

He remained until his death 34 years later (DENY) __________ the most popular novelist the English-speaking world had ever known.

undeniably (adv): không thể phủ nhận

The public displayed a/an (SATIATE) __________ appetite for his works

insatiable (adj): không thể thoả mãn

there was also a great diffusion of them through numerous dramatic adaptations (nearly all completely (AUTHORITY) __________ the copyright laws being much weaker in those days).

unauthorized (adj): không được cấp phép

His immense popularity was based on the widespread perception of him as a great champion of the poor and the (POSSESS) __________ against all forms of (JUST) __________ and abuse of power.

dispossessed (adj) bị mất tài sản - injustice (adj): bất công

all his close emotional relationships with women (VARY) __________ ended in failure

invariably (adv): lúc nào cũng

BBC (RESPOND) _______________ Michael Bristow reports

correspondent (n): người liên lạc

They cover cleaning, the use of equipment and training for __________ (ATTEND)

attendants

There's also an ___________ covering what's confusingly referred to as "discarded items" (ORDINAL)

ordinance (n): sắc lệnh

The new standards also detail how ___________ a lavatory should be (SMELL)

smelly (adj): hôi

Most people who've paid a visit to a Beijing public toilet, know at the moment they're very _______ indeed. (PUNGENCY)

pungent (adj): khó chịu

For them, these rules might make an unavoidable daily necessity, a touch more _________ (PALATE).

palatable (adj): dễ chấp nhận

He ________ me not to go out alone at night. (CAUTIOUS)

cautioned (v): cảnh báo

They never dare to leave their only child _____________ for even a moment. (ATTEND)

unattended (adj): không có người trông coi

Mark did not go into the army _____________________ He went because it is the law that all young men must serve in the army. (VOLUNTEER)

voluntarily (adv): một cách tự nguyện

The _______________ was so exciting and absorbing that she could not put the book down. (THRILL)

thriller (n): giật gân

A few jokes can _____________ up a lecture. (LIFE)

liven (v): làm sống động

With the help of the computer, checking information has become less _________ (LABOR)

laborious (adj): tốn sức lực

The museum doesn't charge for __________ on Sundays. (ADMIT)

admission

At 6 o' clock the sky turned black and there was a torrential _________ (POUR)

downpour

Various __________ by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry. (PRACTICE)

malpractices (n): hành vi sai trái

Have our arguments convinced you or do you need any more _______ ? (ASSURE)

reassurance (n): sự bảo hiểm

I think Arnold is ___________ his great musical talent by singing in a country band. He should have become an opera soloist. (USE)

misusing

The central heating system can easily be ___________ by turning the green knob. (ACTIVE)

actived

We won't be able to buy anything if we don't have any ____________ currency on us. (CONVERT)

convertible (adj): có thể chuyển đổi

The destructive criticism has ______________ Paul's confidence. It's improbable that he'll ever put forward his candidacy again. (MINE)

undermined (v): phá hoại ngầm

Due to a huge pile-up, the motorway will remain ______________ until tomorrow. (PASS)

impassable (adj): không thể vượt qua

They seem to be quite ________________ and calm even though they have neither a compass nor a map. (CONCERN)

unconcerned (adj): không quan tâm

The people possess ____________ rights. (VIOLATE)

inviolable (adj): bất khả xâm phạm

To the (INITIATIVE) ____________, most computer systems seem complex and difficult to understand.

uninitiated (adj): không có kinh nghiệm, kiến thức

The pieces of evidence fell into place with the __________ precision of a well-made jigsaw puzzle. (VOICE)

unequivocal (adj): rõ ràng, minh bạch

Parents have deep __________ about allowing business values to be used in schools. (GIVE)

misgivings (n): nghi ngờ

For many people, social networking offers them a feeling of __________ from the real world. (ESCAPE)

escapism (n): cách trốn thoát

Not sick, Mai guessed, but probably __________ now that she drank a lot at the party last night. (HANG)

hungover: nôn nao

The boats surrounded the whales, drove them into nets, where they became __________ and were rendered helpless by harpoon thrusts. (MESH)

enmeshed (adj): thù hận

“P” is a __________ consonant. (LIP)

Bilabial (adj): phụ âm phát âm bằng hai môi

Perhaps __________, recent computer modeling studies predict fewer tropical cyclones if the ocean heats up further as a result of global warming. (INTUITION)

counter-intuitively (adv): không giống như mong đợi

We have to learn good examples, to look at our behavior and stop being __________. (RIGHT)

self-righteous (adj): tự cho là đúng

She stood there completely ____ so I had no idea at all what she was thinking (EXPRESS)

expressionless (adj): vô cảm

Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming_______ (TYPE)

typecast (adj): lối diễn 1 màu

This school was once____as a military hospital during the war. (REQUIRE)

requisitioned (v): trưng dụng

So far, the United States has said it cannot agree to ________ all types of antipersonnel mines. (LAW)

outlaw (v): khiến điều gì thành trái luật

In Scotland, there is greater emphasis on________by individual schools. (VALUE)

self-evaluation (n): tự đánh giá

According to a recent survey in Britain, more women than men emphasized____and trust. (CONFIDENCE)

confidentiality (n): sự giữ bí mật

People also read these papers for their reviews of new books, films and plays and for their________ . (EDIT)

editorials (n): bài xã luận

Since most important problems are_____ there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. (FACET)

multi-faceted (adj): có nhiều mặt

The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this desert landscape, they are in reality moving________ . (PERCEIVE)

imperceptibly (adv): không bị chú ý, để ý đến

After the cup final, the________ team bussed back to the hotel parading the cup as they went. (TRIUMPH)

Triumphant (adj): phía bên thắng cuộc

The government announced the ___________ of several small businesses into a national chain. (INCORPORATE)

incorporation (n): sự hợp nhất

This region remains ___________ and is not under city regulations. (INCORPORATE)

unincorporated (adj): không phải 1 phần của thành phố

They aim to ___________ environmental policies into their corporate strategy. (CORPORATE)

incorporate (v): sáp nhập vào

Analysts are expecting share prices to fall in the first quarter of next year because of poor ______ earnings. (INCOPORATE)

corporate (adj): thuộc về công ty

The book is consider one of the most popular among university ____ yet it they have failed to attract a wider audience. (LITERATURE)

literati (n): giới tri thức, có học thức

He has been a member of the ___________ community for decades. (LITERATI)

literary (adj): thuộc về giới văn chương

She apologized ___________ for the mistake her team made. (UNRESERVE)

unreservedly (adv): completely

His ___________ demeanor often makes him seem shy. (RESERVE)

reserved (adj): = guarded/timid

During wartime, the ___________ were called upon to support the active forces. (RESERVE)

reservists (n): người dự bị

Many claim to have witnessed ___________ events in the old mansion. (NORMAL)

paranormal (adj): tâm linh

After years of chaos, the government promised a return to ___________. (NORMAL)

normality (n): trạng thái bình thường

His achievements were not just impressive; they were truly ___________. (NORMAL)

supernormal (adj): khác thường

This research focuses on the ___________ principles of human behavior. (NORMAL)

normative (adj): có tính quy chuẩn cao

A _________ representation of this life cycle is shown in the figure below (DIAGRAM)

diagrammatic

He is a skilled ___________, specializing in antique firearms. (GUN)

gunsmith (noun): thợ làm súng

After losing a big deal, he became ___________ about making investments. (GUN)

gunshy (adj): ngần ngại, do dự

The movie tells the story of a famous ___________ from the Wild West. (GUN)

gunslinger (noun): tay súng miền viễn Tây

The science fair is an annual event of this school and is regarded as a(n) _____ of their scientific superiority. (SHOW)

showcase (noun): cuộc trưng bày,triển lãm

We waited for him at the party, but he was a ___________. (SHOW)

no-show (noun): người vắng mặt không thông báo

He’s such a ___________, always bragging about his achievements. (SHOW)

show-off (noun): kẻ thích thể hiện

The Eiffel Tower is considered a major ___________ in Paris. (SHOW)

showplace (noun): địa danh nổi bật

The circus included a fascinating ___________ featuring acrobats. (SHOW)

sideshow (noun): tiết mục phụ

In kindergarten, children love ___________ sessions where they present their favorite toys. (SHOW)

show-and-tell (adj): (tiết học) giới thiệu đồ vật

The play began with a dramatic ___________ to set the mood. (SHOW)

dumbshow (noun): kịch câm

The car was displayed in the ___________ downtown. (SHOW)

showroom (noun): phòng trưng bày

The two rivals had a dramatic ___________ in the final debate. (SHOW)

showdown (noun): cuộc đối đầu quyết định

He’s a natural ___________, always keeping the crowd engaged. (SHOW)

showman (noun): người buổi diễn giỏi

With so many areas of ancient _____ being cut down, many rare species are put under threat of habitat loss and extinction. (WOOD)

woodland (noun): nơi có nhiều cây cối

The manager was fired because he contributed nothing but ___________ to the company. (WOOD)

deadwood (noun): người/thứ vô dụng, không còn giá trị

The novel tells the story of a young girl growing up in ___________ in the 19th century. (WOOD)

backwoods (noun): vùng xa xôi hẻo lánh