The development of market research-Examining the placebo effect

Trace

B2-(v, n) /treɪs/ Dò tìm, dấu vết The police traced the call to a nearby location. Tracing (n), Traceable (adj) (track, detect)-(lose, neglect)

Economical

B2-(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ Tiết kiệm, kinh tế This car is very economical on fuel. Economy (n), Economize (v) (cost-effective, frugal)-(wasteful, extravagant)

Artistic

B2-(adj) /ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/ Có tính nghệ thuật She has an artistic talent for painting. Artist (n), Artistry (n) (creative, aesthetic)-(unimaginative)

Rival

B2-(n, v, adj) /ˈraɪ.vəl/ Đối thủ, cạnh tranh The two companies are rivals in the smartphone market. Rivalry (n), Rivaled (adj) (competitor, adversary)-(ally, partner)

Leverage

C1-(n, v) /ˈlev.ər.ɪdʒ/ Đòn bẩy, tận dụng The company leveraged its technology to expand its market. Leveraged (adj), Leveraging (n) (advantage, influence)-(disadvantage)

Leap

B2-(n, v) /liːp/ Nhảy vọt, bước tiến lớn The new discovery was a leap forward in medicine. Leaping (n), Leaped (v) (jump, surge)-(fall, stagnation)

Intrusive

C1-(adj) /ɪnˈtruː.sɪv/ Xâm nhập, làm phiền The reporter's questions were too intrusive. Intrusion (n), Intrude (v) (disruptive, invasive)-(subtle, respectful)

Expire

B2-(v) /ɪkˈspaɪər/ Hết hạn My passport will expire next month. Expiry (n), Expired (adj) (run out, terminate)-(renew, extend)

Falling behind

B2-(phr v) /ˈfɔː.lɪŋ bɪˈhaɪnd/ Bị tụt lại He is falling behind in his studies. - (lagging, delaying)-(keeping up)

Unravel

C1-(v) /ʌnˈræv.əl/ Làm sáng tỏ, tháo gỡ Scientists are working to unravel the mystery of dark matter. Unraveling (n), Unraveled (adj) (solve, untangle)-(confuse, complicate)

Substance

B2-(n) /ˈsʌb.stəns/ Chất, bản chất The scientist tested the chemical substance in the lab. Substantial (adj), Substantiate (v) (material, essence)-(emptiness)

Subsequent

B2-(adj) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ Tiếp theo, sau đó The book discusses the war and its subsequent effects. Subsequently (adv) (following, later)-(previous, prior)

Venture

C1-(n, v) /ˈven.tʃər/ Mạo hiểm, dự án Starting a new business is always a risky venture. Venturesome (adj), Venturing (n) (undertaking, risk)-(certainty, safety)

Throw into crisis

C1-(phrase) /θrəʊ ˈɪn.tuː ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ Đẩy vào khủng hoảng The financial scandal threw the company into crisis. - (destabilize, disrupt)-(stabilize, secure)

Prescribing

B2-(v) /prɪˈskraɪ.bɪŋ/ Kê đơn thuốc The doctor is prescribing antibiotics for the infection. Prescription (n), Prescribed (adj) (recommending, advising)-(prohibiting)

Fate

B2-(n) /feɪt/ Định mệnh, số phận His fate was decided by a single decision. Fateful (adj), Fated (adj) (destiny, fortune)-(choice, free will)

Prospect

B2-(n) /ˈprɒs.pekt/ Triển vọng, khả năng xảy ra The prospect of a promotion excites her. Prospective (adj) (possibility, potential)-(impossibility)

Clinician

C1-(n) /klɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ Bác sĩ lâm sàng The clinician examined the patient's symptoms carefully. Clinical (adj), Clinic (n) (doctor, practitioner)-(non-medical staff)

Exploit

B2-(v, n) /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ Khai thác, bóc lột, lợi dụng The company was accused of exploiting its workers. Exploitation (n), Exploitable (adj) (utilize, take advantage)-(neglect, overlook)