CLOZE TEST 2 (19/4) | Quizlet

nursing home (n)

viện dưỡng lão

ex: she decided to volunteer at a local nursing home

social stigma (n) [greek= stigma (mark)]

sự kỳ thị xã hội

ex: there is still a social stigma attached to mental illness

trivial (a)

tầm thường, vụn vặt

ex: dont waste your energy on trivial matters

catch on to

bắt đầu hiểu ra

ex: he was quick to catch on to the new software

get ahead of

vượt lên trước

ex: you need to work hard to get ahead of the competition

gentrification (n) [latin= gentilis (noble)]

quý tộc hóa đô thị

ex: gentrification changed the neighborhood from poor to posh

lining (n)

lớp niêm mạc/lớp lót

ex: the lining of the stomach protects it from acid

pepsin (n) [greek= pepsis (digestion)]

enzyme tiêu hóa protein

ex: pepsin is essential for breaking down food

hydrochloric acid (n)

axit dạ dày

ex: hydrochloric acid helps kill bacteria in food

stomach acid (n)

dịch vị dạ dày ex: stress can cause an overproduction of stomach acid

reflux (n) [latin= re- (back) + fluxus (flow)]

sự trào ngược ex: eating late at night can lead to acid reflux

ulcer (n) [latin= ulcus (sore)]

vết loét ex: he developed a stomach ulcer due to long-term stress

micronutrient (n) [greek= mikros (small)]

vi chất dinh dưỡng ex: vitamins and minerals are important micronutrients

blown off

bị thổi bay/lờ đi (nghĩa đen)

ex: his hat was blown off by the strong wind

take off (v)

bùng nổ/thành công nhanh

ex: the new fashion trend has really taken off this summer

flesh out (v)

thêm chi tiết ex: you need to flesh out your essay with more examples

give in (v)

nhượng bộ/chịu thua

ex: the government finally gave in to the protesters demands

paycheck to paycheck (c)

sống dựa vào từng kỳ lương

ex: many families are living paycheck to paycheck these days

corridor (n) [latin= currere (run)]

hành lang

ex: his office is at the end of the long corridor

lawmaking (n)

lập pháp

ex: lawmaking is a complex and lengthy process

endangerment (n)

sự đe dọa tuyệt chủng

ex: habitat loss is the main cause of animal endangerment

trauma (n) [greek= trauma (wound)]

tổn thương/chấn thương

ex: the accident left him with deep emotional trauma

subtle form (c)

hình thức tinh vi

ex: bullying can sometimes take a very subtle form

faintly (adv)

mờ nhạt/không rõ ràng

ex: i could faintly hear music coming from next door

outwardly (adv)

vẻ bề ngoài

ex: outwardly he appeared calm but he was very nervous

adherence to (n)

sự tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt

ex: strict adherence to the rules is required

legume (n)

các loại đậu

ex: legumes are an excellent source of plant protein

poultry (n) [latin= pullus (chicken)]

gia cầm

ex: many farmers are switching from pigs to poultry

is complicated by (c)

trở nên phức tạp hơn bởi

ex: the situation is complicated by a lack of information

causality (n) [latin= causa (cause)]

quan hệ nhân quả

ex: scientists are trying to establish causality between the two events

dietary pattern (n)

chế độ ăn uống

ex: a healthy dietary pattern includes plenty of vegetables

integral part (c) [latin= integer (whole)]

phần thiết yếu

ex: music is an integral part of her life

public humiliation (n)

sự nhục nhã công khai

ex: he faced public humiliation after the scandal was revealed

communicable disease (n)

bệnh truyền nhiễm

ex: covid-19 is a highly communicable disease

disinfecting (v)

khử trùng

ex: make sure you are disinfecting all touched surfaces

purpose-driven living (n)

sống có mục đích

ex: purpose-driven living can lead to greater happiness

illuminate (v) [latin= lumen (light)]

làm sáng tỏ

ex: this study helps to illuminate the issues of poverty

inclusion (n) [latin= in- + claudere]

sự hòa nhập/bao hàm

ex: the inclusion of all students is vital for success

seamlessly (adv)

mượt mà/không kẽ hở

ex: the two systems work together seamlessly

adaptable (a)

dễ thích nghi (người)

ex: successful leaders are often highly adaptable

adaptive (a)

mang tính thích ứng (vật/cơ chế)

ex: adaptive learning software adjusts to the students level

mansion (n) [latin= mansio (dwelling)]

dinh thự/biệt thự lớn

ex: they live in a stunning mansion overlooking the sea

livestock farming (n)

chăn nuôi gia súc

ex: livestock farming is a major part of the local economy

coordination (n) [latin= co- + ordo]

sự phối hợp nhịp nhàng

ex: the dance requires perfect coordination between partners

invigorate (v) [latin= in- + vigor]

tiếp thêm sinh lực

ex: a brisk walk in the morning will invigorate you

outlet for (n)

lối thoát/cách giải tỏa

ex: playing guitar is a great outlet for his stress

elevate (v) [latin= e- + levare (light)]

nâng tầm/nâng cao

ex: good lighting can elevate the mood of a room

section (n) [latin= secare (cut)]

phần/đoạn/khu vực

ex: please complete the next section of the exam

far from + adj (c)

không hề/còn lâu mới

ex: the problem is far from being solved

have a go at (i)

thử làm việc gì đó

ex: i decided to have a go at bouldering last weekend

stay on top of (i)

kiểm soát/nắm bắt tốt

ex: she uses a planner to stay on top of her tasks

heat wave (n)

đợt nắng nóng

ex: a severe heat wave hit the country last month

altar (n) [latin= altare (high place)]

bàn thờ

ex: they placed fresh flowers on the family altar

marigold (n)

hoa cúc vạn thọ

ex: marigold flowers are often used in traditional festivals

no exaggeration to say

không hề nói quá khi nói rằng

ex: it is no exaggeration to say that she is a genius