Bộ từ hay gặp trong các đề thi HSG. (1)

capacious

having a lot of space inside; roomy

ludicrous

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous

orthodox

conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved

capitulate

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

exonerate

to absolve someone from blame or fault, especially after due consideration of the case

impoverished

made poor; deprived of strength or vitality

preclude

to prevent from happening; make impossible

impromtu

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

precocious

having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

devour

to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

magnate

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

palliative

relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition

scapegoat

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

underscore

to emphasize (something)

upheaval

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

anecdote

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

dexterity

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

scrupulous

diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

pathology

the scientific study of disease; a pathological condition

autonomy

the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere

novelty

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

extrapolate

to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information

incongruous

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

malady

a disease or ailment

palpable

able to be touched or felt; tangible

scrutinize

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

unfettered

not confined or restricted

perusal

the action of reading or examining something

idiosyncratic

relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual

magnum opus

the greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer

epiphany

a moment of sudden revelation or insight

morose

sullen and ill-tempered

repository

a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored

paradox

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true

relinquish

to voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

unscathed

without suffering any injury, damage, or harm

charlatan

a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud

utilitarian

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

be out of one's depth

to be in a situation that is too difficult to handle or understand

bite off more than one can chew

to try to do too much or take on a task that is too big or difficult

bite the bullet

to endure a painful or unpleasant situation with courage and resolve

party animal

a person who loves going to parties and enjoys socializing

paint the town red

to go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly; to go out and have a wild time, often drinking and dancing

be in full swing

to be at the peak of activity or excitement

have a sweet tooth

to have a strong liking for sweet foods

go bananas

to become extremely angry or excited

green thumb

a natural talent for gardening or the ability to make plants grow well

smell a rat

to suspect that something is wrong or suspicious

tread/walk a tightrope

to navigate a situation that involves a delicate balance or requires great care