[MOCK NEC 2] Test 1 - Vocab without RC

fundamentally predisposed to do sth (phrase) /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzd tu du/

có xu hướng cơ bản để làm gì
[having a basic natural tendency to do something]
Humans are ~ to seek patterns in random events.
Some people are ~ to take risks in business.

neurological propensity (noun) /ˌnjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪkl prəˈpensəti/

xu hướng thần kinh
[a natural tendency related to the nervous system]
There may be a ~ for the brain to see connections where none exist.
His ~ towards creativity has a strong neurological basis.

predilection (noun) /ˌpriːdɪˈlekʃən/

sự thiên vị, sở thích
[a preference or liking for something]
She has a ~ for classical music.
He has a strong ~ for spicy food.

disposition (noun) /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

tính khí, xu hướng
[a person's natural qualities or tendencies]
She has a cheerful ~.
His ~ to worry often affects his decisions.

quirk (noun) /kwɜːk/

thói quen kỳ quặc, đặc điểm lạ
[a strange or unusual habit or feature]
One ~ of his personality is collecting unusual rocks.
Her ~ of talking to plants always amused her friends.

conceal within tall grass (phrase) /kənˈsiːl wɪˈðɪn tɔːl ɡrɑːs/

che giấu trong đám cỏ cao
[to hide inside tall grass]
The animal tried to ~.
Snakes often ~ to ambush prey.

apophenia (noun) /ˌæpəˈfiːniə/

ảo giác liên kết ngẫu nhiên
[the tendency to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated things]
~ can lead people to see patterns in random data.
Some conspiracy theories stem from ~.

tragic (adj) /ˈtrædʒɪk/

bi thảm
[causing great sadness or suffering]
It was a ~ accident that claimed many lives.
The ~ ending of the story moved the audience to tears.

statistically foreseeable coincidences (noun) /stəˈtɪstɪkli fɔːˈsiːəbl kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdənsɪz/

những sự trùng hợp có thể dự đoán được về mặt thống kê
[coincidences that are predictable by statistics]
Many so-called miracles are actually ~.
~ happen more often than people realize.

sinister (adj) /ˈsɪnɪstər/

đáng ngại, hiểm ác
[threatening or suggesting evil]
The ~ figure in the shadows frightened her.
There was something ~ about his smile.

become primed (verb) /bɪˈkʌm praɪmd/

trở nên được kích hoạt sẵn
[to be prepared or made ready in advance]
After watching the movie, viewers ~ to notice certain symbols.
The brain can ~ to detect specific patterns.

mundane occurrences (noun) /mʌnˈdeɪn əˈkʌrənsɪz/

những sự kiện tầm thường
[ordinary or everyday events]
~ are often misinterpreted as meaningful signs.
Life is full of ~ that we rarely notice.

coordinated wrongdoing (noun) /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtɪd ˈrɒŋduːɪŋ/

hành vi sai trái được phối hợp
[planned and organized bad actions]
The scandal involved ~ by several officials.
~ requires careful planning and secrecy.

selectively prioritise (verb) /sɪˈlektɪvli ˈpraɪəraɪz/

ưu tiên một cách có chọn lọc
[to give priority in a selective way]
The brain ~s information that confirms existing beliefs.
We often ~ information that supports our views.

align with (verb) /əˈlaɪn wɪð/

phù hợp với, đồng thuận với
[to be in agreement with]
His views ~ perfectly with the company's goals.
New evidence did not ~ with their initial theory.

dismiss evidence (verb) /dɪsˈmɪs ˈevɪdəns/

bác bỏ bằng chứng
[to reject or ignore evidence]
Some people ~ that contradicts their beliefs.
He tried to ~ presented by the experts.

entrenching belief (noun) /ɪnˈtrentʃɪŋ bɪˈliːf/

củng cố niềm tin
[the process of making a belief more firmly established]
~ can make it harder to accept new information.
Confirmation bias leads to ~.

dislodge (verb) /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

làm lung lay, đẩy ra
[to remove or force out from a position]
It is difficult to ~ deeply held beliefs.
The wind threatened to ~ the tiles from the roof.

whereby (adv/conj) /weəˈbaɪ/

nhờ đó, theo cách mà
[by which or through which]
This is a method ~ students can improve their skills.
They developed a system ~ information is shared efficiently.

succumb to (verb) /səˈkʌm tu/

chịu thua, bị khuất phục bởi
[to yield to something overpowering]
Many ~ the temptation to see meaning everywhere.
He finally ~ pressure and changed his mind.

break the barrier (phrase) /breɪk ðə ˈbæriər/

phá vỡ rào cản
[to overcome an obstacle]
New research helped ~ between science and public understanding.
She worked hard to ~ of skepticism.

set in motion (phrase) /set ɪn ˈməʊʃən/

khởi động, gây ra
[to start a process]
The discovery ~ a chain of events.
His words ~ an intense debate.

cascade (verb) /kæˈskeɪd/

diễn ra theo chuỗi, đổ xuống như thác
[to flow or occur in a rapid sequence]
One event can ~ into many others.
Information ~d through the organization.

spiking (verb/adj) /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/

tăng đột biến
[a sudden sharp increase]
~ interest in conspiracy theories has been observed.
There was ~ of cases during the outbreak.

unrigid (adj) /ʌnˈrɪdʒɪd/

không cứng nhắc
[flexible or not strict]
An ~ mindset allows for better adaptation.
The framework was intentionally ~ to encourage creativity.

substrate(s) (noun) /ˈsʌbstreɪt/

chất nền, nền tảng
[the underlying substance or layer]
Neural ~s support cognitive functions.
Different ~s were tested in the experiment.

biocompatible (adj) /ˌbaɪəʊkəmˈpætəbl/

tương hợp sinh học
[compatible with living tissue]
The material must be ~ for medical implants.
~ polymers are used in modern medicine.

interface (noun) /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

giao diện
[a point where two systems meet]
The brain-computer ~ is advancing rapidly.
User-friendly ~s improve experience.

landmark (Điện Biên Phủ battle) (noun) /ˈlændmɑːk/

mốc son lịch sử (trận Điện Biên Phủ)
[an important historical event or turning point]
The Battle of Điện Biên Phủ was a ~ in Vietnamese history.
This victory became a ~ of national pride.

entrenched in the belief (phrase) /ɪnˈtrentʃt ɪn ðə bɪˈliːf/

ăn sâu vào niềm tin
[firmly established in a belief]
He remained ~ that he was right.
Society is often ~s that are hard to change.

firepower (noun) /ˈfaɪəpaʊər/

hỏa lực
[military strength or weapons]
The enemy had superior ~.
They relied on ~ to break through defenses.

prevail (verb) /prɪˈveɪl/

thắng thế, chiếm ưu thế
[to be victorious or dominant]
Determination helped them ~ against the odds.
Justice will ~ in the end.

guerrilla tactics (noun) /ɡəˈrɪlə ˈtæktɪks/

chiến thuật du kích
[irregular warfare methods]
They used ~ to outmaneuver the larger army.
~ proved highly effective in the jungle.

set-piece battle (noun) /set piːs ˈbætl/

trận đánh theo kế hoạch lớn
[a large, planned conventional battle]
The French expected a ~ but faced unexpected resistance.
~s favor the side with greater resources.

fortified air-ground base (noun) /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd eə ɡraʊnd beɪs/

căn cứ không quân - bộ binh được củng cố
[a strengthened military base with air and ground support]
The ~ was considered nearly impregnable.
Attacking the ~ required great courage.

a fatal error of judgment (noun) /ə ˈfeɪtl ˈerər əv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

một sai lầm chí mạng trong phán đoán
[a deadly mistake in decision-making]
Underestimating the enemy was ~.
His ~ led to catastrophic results.

defy the odds (phrase) /dɪˈfaɪ ði ɒdz/

thách thức xác suất, vượt qua nghịch cảnh
[to succeed despite low chances]
They managed to ~ and achieve victory.
Underdogs often ~ in sports.

logistical feat (noun) /ləˈdʒɪstɪkl fiːt/

thành tựu về hậu cần
[an impressive logistical achievement]
Transporting supplies was an incredible ~.
The operation was a remarkable ~ of planning.

dismantle (verb) /dɪsˈmæntl/

tháo dỡ, phá hủy
[to take apart or destroy]
They helped ~ the enemy's defenses.
The team began to ~ the old structure.

artillery (noun) /ɑːˈtɪləri/

pháo binh
[large guns used in warfare]
Heavy ~ bombarded the position.
The ~ played a crucial role in the battle.

haul the pieces up steep gradients (phrase) /hɔːl ðə ˈpiːsɪz ʌp stiːp ˈɡreɪdiənts/

kéo các bộ phận lên dốc đứng
[to pull parts up steep slopes]
Soldiers had to ~ manually.
The ~ was extremely challenging.

bombardment (noun) /bɒmˈbɑːdmənt/

sự nã pháo
[continuous attack with bombs or shells]
The intense ~ lasted for hours.
They endured weeks of ~.

impregnable stronghold (noun) /ɪmˈpreɡnəbl ˈstrɒŋhəʊld/

pháo đài bất khả xâm phạm
[a fortress that cannot be captured]
The base was thought to be an ~.
No one believed the ~ could fall.

much to one's horror (phrase) /mʌtʃ tu wʌnz ˈhɒrər/

làm ai đó kinh hoàng
[causing great shock or fear]
~, the plan was failing.
~ , they realized the danger too late.

drag on (verb) /dræɡ ɒn/

kéo dài
[to continue for too long]
The battle ~ for many weeks.
Negotiations continued to ~.

be worn to the bone (phrase) /bi wɔːn tu ðə bəʊn/

kiệt sức, mệt mỏi rã rời
[extremely exhausted]
The soldiers were ~ after the long campaign.
After weeks of work, she was ~.

garrison (noun) /ˈɡærɪsən/

đồn trú, lực lượng đồn trú
[a military post or the troops stationed there]
The ~ defended the base bravely.
Reinforcements reached the ~ just in time.

a foregone conclusion (noun) /ə ˌfɔːɡɒn kənˈkluːʒən/

kết quả đã được định trước
[a result that is inevitable]
Many thought victory was ~.
His success seemed like ~.

shock waves (noun) /ʃɒk weɪvz/

sóng xung kích, tác động mạnh
[powerful effects or reactions]
The victory sent ~ through the colonial forces.
The news created ~ across the country.