VOCAB HSGQG SPRINGBOARD 1

Be diverted by (idiom)

Bị chuyển hướng sự chú ý bởi điều gì - To be distracted or entertained by something else - The student tried not to ____ social media notifications while studying.

Be consumed with/by sth (idiom)

Bị bủa vây, chi phối hoàn toàn bởi cảm xúc/suy nghĩ gì - To have a feeling so strongly that it affects everything you do - He was ____ jealousy after seeing his rival succeed.

An ardent observer / supporter / admirer (noun phrase)

Một người quan sát / ủng hộ / ngưỡng mộ nhiệt thành - Showing very strong feelings or enthusiasm for someone or something - She is ____ of classical poetry and reads every new anthology.

An agile mind (noun phrase)

Một bộ óc nhanh nhạy, linh hoạt - Able to think quickly and intelligently - Solving complex logic puzzles requires ____.

An arduous task/journey (noun phrase)

Một nhiệm vụ / hành trình gian khổ - Involving or requiring a lot of effort and energy; very difficult - Climbing the steep mountain peak proved to be ____.

Ambivalent (adjective)

Mâu thuẫn trong tư tưởng, có cảm xúc trái chiều - Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone - He felt ____ about accepting the job offer in a foreign city.

See about sth (phrasal verb)

Lo liệu, giải quyết hoặc xem xét vấn đề gì - To make arrangements for something or deal with a matter - I need to ____ booking our train tickets for the weekend trip.

Set forth views/arguments (verb phrase)

Trình bày, nêu rõ quan điểm hoặc lập luận - To explain or state ideas, opinions, or plans clearly in writing or speech - The researcher prepared a comprehensive report to ____ on educational reform.

Seize on/upon sth (phrasal verb)

Chớp lấy, nắm lấy ngay cơ hội hoặc ý tưởng gì - To take advantage of something eagerly or use it to your advantage - The media quickly ____ the politician's slight slip of the tongue.

Refurbishment (noun)

Sự tân trang, sự nâng cấp lại (tòa nhà, phòng ốc) - The action of renovating and redecorating a building or room - The school library underwent a complete ____ during the summer break.

Bragging rights (noun phrase)

Quyền được khoe khoang, tự hào (sau khi thắng) - The right to proud or boastful about an achievement because you have won something - Winning the quiz competition gave the students the ultimate ____.

Fortuitous coincidence (noun phrase)

Sự trùng hợp ngẫu nhiên may mắn - Happening by a lucky chance rather than a design - Meeting his old high school teacher at the conference was a ____.

Esoteric (adjective)

Thâm thúy, khó hiểu, chỉ một nhóm nhỏ hiểu được - Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people - He enjoyed reading ____ texts on ancient philosophy.

Pedantic (adjective)

Quá câu nệ tiểu tiết, hay bắt bẻ lỗi nhỏ - Excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning - The teacher's ____ correction of punctuation annoyed the students.

Be big (in somewhere/sth) (idiom)

Phổ biến, được ưa chuộng lớn ở đâu hoặc lĩnh vực nào - To be very popular, successful, or important in a particular place or activity - Indie music happens to ____ among teenagers nowadays.

Faddy (adjective)

Hay thích những thứ thời thượng nhất thời, hay kén ăn - Having a lot of strange or rapidly changing tastes, especially in food or trends - His ____ eating habits make cooking dinner quite challenging.

Rife with rumors/corruption/disease (adjective phrase)

Đầy rẫy tin đồn / tham nhũng / bệnh tật - (Especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence; widespread - The local marketplace was ____ about the upcoming economic changes.

Clip [time] off [a record/time] (verb phrase)

Rút ngắn thời gian, phá kỷ lục bằng cách giảm bớt giây/phút - To reduce a record or time by a small fraction - The runner managed to ____ three seconds ____ his personal best.

Size up (phrasal verb)

Đánh giá, xem xét kỹ lưỡng tình hình hoặc con người - To assess or make a judgment about a person, situation, or problem - The detective took a moment to ____ the suspect before asking questions.

One's best bib and tucker (idiom)

Quần áo đẹp nhất, trang trọng nhất để đi dự tiệc - One's best clothes, worn for special occasions - He put on ____ to attend the graduation ceremony.

Bits and bobs (noun phrase)

Đồ linh tinh, những thứ vụn vặt lặt vặt - Miscellaneous items of various kinds; small objects or pieces - Her desk drawer was full of stationery ____ and notes.

Forasmuch as = Since / Seeing that / In view of the fact that (conjunction)

Bởi vì, xét vì (từ trang trọng) - Formal conjunction used to introduce a reason or justification - ____ you have completed your assignment, you may leave early.

Apropos of (preposition)

Nhân tiện, liên quan đến (đề cập đến điều gì) - Regarding; concerning; with reference to - ____ your previous question, here are the updated statistics.

Shrilly (adverb)

Một cách chói tai, rít lên cao giọng - Producing a high-pitched and piercing sound or voice - The alarm clock rang ____, waking everyone in the house.

Eloquent oration (noun phrase)

Bài diễn văn hùng hồn, giàu cảm xúc và sức thuyết phục - Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing - The leader delivered an ____ that inspired the entire nation.

Tumble-down (adjective)

Đổ nát, xiêu vẹo, tồi tàn (nhà cửa) - (Of a building) in a state of severe disrepair or ruin - They lived in a small ____ cottage near the edge of the village.

Tick sb off = to scold/reprimand sb (phrasal verb)

Mắng mỏ, khiển trách ai vì làm sai - To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong - The manager had to ____ the employee for arriving late.

Clam up (phrasal verb)

Câm lặng, ngậm miệng không nói gì khi bị hỏi - To become silent and refuse to talk, often out of shyness or fear - The witness suddenly ____ when questioned by the police.

Have repercussions for sth (verb phrase)

Gây ra hậu quả, ảnh hưởng tiêu cực lâu dài cho cái gì - To cause bad effects that continue for some time after an event - The new tax policy will ____ the entire housing market.

Propensity (noun)

Thiên hướng, xu hướng tự nhiên bẩm sinh - An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way - He has a ____ for exaggeration when telling stories.

Affinity (noun)

Sự gắn bó, sự đồng điệu, mối liên hệ gần gũi - A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something - She felt a deep ____ with nature during her hike.

Disconcerting habit (noun phrase)

Thói quen gây hoang mang, bối rối hoặc khó chịu - A behavior or mannerism that makes someone feel unsettled or perturbed - Interrupting others mid-sentence is a ____.

A disembodied voice (noun phrase)

Giọng nói vang lên nhưng không thấy người đâu - A sound or voice coming from an unseen or unknown source - We heard ____ calling our names in the dark hallway.

The big cheese (noun phrase)

Nhân vật chóp bu, người có quyền lực nhất trong tổ chức - The most important or influential person in a group or organization - He finally got a chance to meet ____ of the corporation.

The captain of industry (noun phrase)

Ông trùm công nghiệp, nhà lãnh đạo kinh tế lớn - A wealthy and influential business leader or industrialist - Andrew Carnegie is remembered as a classic ____.

Prowl (verb)

Đi lang thang rình mò (như thú săn mồi hoặc kẻ gian) - (Of a person or animal) move stealthily around or as if hunting - Stray cats often ____ the neighborhood alleys at night.

Rummage (verb)

Lục lọi, bới tìm đồ đạc trong đống đồ - To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle - She began to ____ through her bag for her keys.

Catch sb on the hop (idiom)

Bắt gặp ai khi chưa chuẩn bị gì, làm ai bất ngờ - To surprise someone by doing something they are not prepared for - The sudden inspection caught the office staff ____.

Latch onto sth (phrasal verb)

Bám lấy, chộp lấy ý tưởng/người nào để học hỏi hoặc bám víu - To attach oneself to someone, or to understand and become obsessed with an idea - The children quickly ____ the new playground game.

Leaf through (phrasal verb)

Lật giở qua nhanh các trang sách, tạp chí - To turn the pages of a book or magazine reading them quickly and casually - He liked to ____ art magazines while waiting in the lobby.

Garrulous (adjective)

Lắm điều, nói nhiều chuyện tào lao - Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters - The ____ taxi driver chatted continuously throughout the entire trip.

Out of the way (adjective phrase)

Hẻo lánh, ở nơi khuất nẻo / Đã xong xuôi (công việc) - Remote or isolated; or finished and dealt with - They chose an ____ cabin in the woods for their vacation.

Look/feel like death warmed up (idiom)

Trông phờ phạc, ốm yếu khủng khiếp - To look or feel extremely ill, exhausted, or hungover - After working all night on his essay, he looked ____.

A dead duck (idiom)

Một kế hoạch/dự án đã chết yểu, vô vọng - A plan, law, or idea that has failed and has no chance of success - Without funding, the new business proposal became ____.

A bear with a sore head (idiom)

Người đang cực kỳ cáu kỉnh, bực bội khó chiều - Someone who is in a very bad mood and easily annoyed - Do not bother asking him for favors today; he is like ____.

Bigoted (adjective)

Cố chấp, hẹp hòi, bảo thủ không tiếp thu - Having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions - His ____ remarks offended everyone in the discussion group.

Vociferous (adjective)

Căm phẫn lên tiếng, la ó biểu tình ồn ào - (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous; outspoken - Environmental activists made ____ demands for policy changes.

Unctuous (adjective)

Nhờn nhợt, giả tạo, ngọt nhạt nịnh hót - Excessively flattering or oily; insincerely smooth - The salesman used ____ flattery to persuade customers to buy the car.

Perturbation (noun)

Sự bối rối, sự xao xuyến lo âu trong lòng - Anxiety; mental unease or agitation - She felt a deep sense of ____ before her competitive interview.

Acquittals (noun)

Các bản án tuyên trắng án - Judgments that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged - The high-profile trial ended with multiple ____ for the defendants.

Attenuation (noun)

Sự làm suy yếu, sự giảm bớt độ đậm đặc/cường độ - The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something - Scientists studied the ____ of radio signals through dense forests.

Step up to the plate (idiom)

Dũng cảm đứng lên nhận trách nhiệm hoặc đương đầu thử thách - To take responsibility for an action or confront a challenge bravely - It is time for the senior students to ____ and lead the project.

Batten down the hatches (idiom)

Chuẩn bị sẵn sàng đối phó với cơn bão lớn/khủng hoảng - To prepare for a difficult situation or trouble ahead - The company prepared to ____ as the economic crisis approached.

Batten on sb (phrasal verb)

Sống bám, trục lợi trên mồ hôi nước mắt của người khác - To feed or thrive at the expense of others - Corrupt officials tended to ____ the vulnerable local citizens.

Drill sth into sb (phrasal verb)

Nhồi nhét, luyện tập bắt ai khắc ghi điều gì - To teach someone something thoroughly by persistent repetition - The coach tried to ____ basic techniques ____ the young players.

Blot out (phrasal verb)

Che khuất hoàn toàn, xóa nhòa ký ức/ánh sáng - To obscure, hide, or completely destroy something - Thick dark clouds began to ____ the morning sun.

Harp on about sth (phrasal verb)

Nhai đi nhai lại một vấn đề nhà tẻ nhạt - To talk or complain persistently and tediously on a particular topic - He kept ____ his past achievements during the meeting.

In a brown study / fall into a brown study (idiom)

Chìm đắm trong suy tư sâu sắc đến mức lơ đãng - A state of deep absorption or daydreaming - She did not hear me enter the room because she was ____.

Mop the floor with sb (idiom)

Đánh bại hoàn toàn đối thủ trong trận đấu/cuộc thi - To defeat someone completely in a competition or fight - The chess champion managed to ____ his opponent in five minutes.

Pit one's wits against sb (idiom)

Đấu trí với ai, đọ sức thông minh - To test your intelligence or skills against someone else - He entered the contest to ____ some of the best minds in the country.

Keep one's shirt on (idiom)

Bình tĩnh lại, đừng nóng vội cáu gắt - Used to tell someone to remain calm and not get angry or impatient - Relax and ____; the delayed train will arrive shortly.

Pace up and down (verb phrase)

Đi lại bồn chồn qua lại trong phòng - To walk back and forth in a small area because of nervousness or impatience - He continued to ____ the hospital corridor while waiting.

Strut (verb)

Điệu bộ đi đứng kiêu kỳ, vênh váo - To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait - The peacock opened its feathers and began to ____.

Plod (verb)

Bước đi nặng nhọc, lê bước mệt mỏi - To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion - The weary hikers had to ____ through the deep mud.

Flaunt (verb)

Phô trương, khoe khoang của cải/tài năng - To show off proudly to provoke envy or admiration - She refused to ____ her wealth despite being very successful.

Revile (verb)

Chửi rủa, lăng mạ, sỉ nhục công khai - To criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner - The corrupt official was publicly ____ by angry citizens.

A snatch of conversation / song (noun phrase)

Một đoạn hội thoại / bài hát ngắn vụn vặt lướt qua - A brief, incomplete fragment of speech or music heard in passing - She caught ____ as she walked past the crowded cafe.

A snippet of information / news (noun phrase)

Một mẩu thông tin ngắn, vụn vặt - A small piece of brief information or news - He jotted down an interesting ____ from the morning newspaper.

De facto (adjective/adverb)

Trên thực tế (dù chưa được pháp luật công nhận) - In fact, whether by right or not - English has become the ____ language of international business.

De jure (adjective/adverb)

Về mặt pháp luật, theo luật định - According to rightful entitlement or by law - The constitution established the country as a democracy ____.

Jamais vu (noun)

Chứng không nhận ra (cảm giác lạ lẫm trước khung cảnh quen thuộc) - The phenomenon of experiencing a situation that one recognizes in the abstract, but that seems novel and unfamiliar - Walking into her childhood home, she felt a strange sense of ____.

A semblance of normality / order / truth (noun phrase)

Vẻ bề ngoài bình thường / trật tự / sự thật (dù bên trong hỗn loạn) - An outward appearance of something, especially when the reality is different - The school tried to maintain ____ after the unexpected power outage.

Vestige (noun)

Dấu vết còn sót lại, tàn tích - A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists - Ancient ruins are the last surviving ____ of a lost civilization.

Have an inkling of sth (verb phrase)

Mang cảm giác mơ hồ, hơi mờ ảo về điều gì sắp xảy ra - To have a slight knowledge or suspicion about something - I ____ what they were planning for the surprise party.

Portent (noun)

Điềm báo trước (thường là điềm gở, sự kiện lớn) - A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen - Dark storm clouds gathered as a grim ____ of disaster.

Obnoxious (adjective)

Cực kỳ khó chịu, đáng ghét, gây phiền toái - Extremely unpleasant; highly offensive - His arrogant and ____ behavior alienated all his classmates.

Staunch supporter (noun phrase)

Người ủng hộ trung thành, kiên định - Loyal and committed in attitude - She remained ____ of environmental conservation initiatives.

Stalwart support / ally (noun phrase)

Sự hậu thuẫn vững chắc / đồng minh kiên trung - Loyal, reliable, and hardworking - The organization relied on ____ from local volunteers.

Browned off (adjective)

Chán ngấy, bực mình, chán nản với điều gì - Bored, annoyed, or displeased - He felt thoroughly ____ with the monotonous daily routine.

Palm sb off with sth (phrasal verb)

Lừa phỉnh, đẩy cho ai thứ kém chất lượng để qua chuyện - To persuade someone to accept something cheap or inferior instead of what they want - The vendor tried to ____ a damaged phone ____ me.

Rake it in (idiom)

Kiếm được rất nhiều tiền, vơ vét tiền bạc - To make a large amount of money very easily and quickly - Successful tech startups tend to ____ during their peak years.

Move on up (idiom)

Thăng tiến, tiến lên vị trí cao hơn trong cuộc sống/sự nghiệp - To advance to a higher position, status, or level of success - Working hard is the only way to ____ in this competitive firm.

Closer scrutiny (noun phrase)

Sự xem xét kỹ lưỡng, soi mói tỉ mỉ hơn - Careful and thorough examination or inspection - The financial accounts were subjected to ____ by auditors.

Inception (noun)

Sự khởi đầu, sự thành lập ban đầu của tổ chức/dự án - The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity - The research project has grown significantly since its ____.

Peculiarity (noun)

Đặc tính kỳ lạ, nét riêng biệt độc đáo - An odd or unusual feature or habit - One major ____ of the local dialect is its unique vowel pronunciation.

Thick and fast (idiom)

Dồn dập, liên tục xuất hiện không ngớt - Occurring in large numbers or rapid succession - Questions came ____ from the curious students during the lecture.

Hard and fast (adjective)

Cứng nhắc, rõ ràng không thay đổi được (quy tắc) - (Of rules or principles) strict and not able to be altered - There are no ____ rules for creative writing.

Short and sweet (idiom)

Ngắn gọn súc tích và dễ chịu - Brief and pleasantly concise - Let us keep today's meeting ____ so everyone can get back to work.

Come out in sympathy / strike in sympathy (idiom)

Đình công hoặc bãi công để ủng hộ phong trào của người khác - To go on strike or protest in solidarity with other workers - Factory employees decided to ____ when their union allies called for action.

Querulous (adjective)

Hay cằn nhằn, hay phàn nàn kiểu khó chịu - Complaining in a petulant or whining manner - The tired traveler became increasingly ____ during the long delay.

Amorous glance (noun phrase)

Ánh mắt đưa tình, biểu lộ tình cảm nam nữ - Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire - He caught her ____ across the crowded room.

Stamp out sth (phrasal verb)

Dập tắt hoàn toàn, tiêu diệt tận gốc (tệ nạn/bạo lực) - To put an end to something bad or unwanted by taking strong action - The government launched a campaign to ____ corruption.

Enmity (noun)

Sự thù hằn, mối thù ghét sâu sắc - The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something - Years of political conflict created deep-seated ____ between the two nations.

Antagonism (noun)

Sự đối kháng, sự thù địch - Active hostility or opposition - There was palpable ____ between the competing corporate teams. Fallible memory (noun phrase)

Dwell on sth (phrasal verb)

Cứ ngẫm nghĩ mãi, gặm nhấm mãi một chuyện buồn/quá khứ - To spend a lot of time thinking or talking about a particular subject, especially a bad one - It is unhelpful to ____ past mistakes instead of focusing on the future.

Poke around (phrasal verb)

Lục lọi, tìm tòi, săm soi xung quanh - To search around a place or look for information in a curious way - He likes to ____ in antique shops during the weekends.

Lay about (phrasal verb)

Tấn công dữ dội, đánh tơi bời ai bằng gậy/tay chân - To attack someone violently or criticize people angrily - The angry manager began to ____ his lazy subordinates with harsh words.

Budding entrepreneur / artist / actor (noun phrase)

Doanh nhân / nghệ sĩ / diễn viên đầy triển vọng - Beginning to develop or show signs of future success in a field - The local community center hosted an exhibition featuring works by ____.

No less + adj + than (idiom)

Thậm chí còn… (nhấn mạnh sự tương đương lớn) - Used to emphasize that something is as impressive or important as stated - Winning the national competition required ____ fifteen hours of daily practice.

Power one's way (through sth) (verb phrase)

Dùng sức mạnh/nghị lực để vượt qua chướng ngại vật - To force a way through a difficult situation or obstacle with great determination - She used sheer willpower to ____ her final exams.