Thẻ ghi nhớ: VOCAB - SET 9 | Quizlet

Disingenuous

Not candid or sincere; pretending to know less. - Không thành thật

Impetuous

Acting quickly and without thought or care. - Hấp tấp, bốc đồng

Negligent

Failing to take proper care in doing something. - Cẩu thả, lơ là

Phenomenon

A remarkable event that is observed to happen. - Hiện tượng

Emphatic

Expressed or performed with emphasis. - Nhấn mạnh, dứt khoát

Endure

To carry on through, despite hardships. - Chịu đựng, tồn tại

Eradicate

To destroy completely; put an end to. - Diệt trừ, xóa sổ

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow. - Than vãn, lời than

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful. - Tỉ mỉ, kỹ càng

Orthodox

Following what is traditionally accepted as right. - Chính thống

Perpetuate

Making something continue indefinitely. - Duy trì, làm bất diệt

Prevalent

Widespread in a particular area or time. - Phổ biến, thịnh hành

Provocative

Causing a strong reaction (anger or interest). - Khiêu khích

Spontaneous

Result of a sudden impulse; not planned. - Tự phát, ngẫu hứng

Supplant

To take the place of; replace. - Thay thế

Callous

Not caring for others; insensitive and cruel. - Nhẫn tâm, vô cảm

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank. - Thật thà, thẳng thắn

Conciliatory

Intended to please or bring about agreement. - Hòa giải, nhượng bộ

Credulity

A tendency to easily believe something as true. - Sự nhẹ dạ, cả tin

Venerated

Regarded with great respect; revered. - Được tôn sùng

Vigor

Physical strength and good health. - Sức sống, sinh lực

Wary

Showing caution about possible dangers. - Thận trọng, cảnh giác

Zealous

Having or showing passion and enthusiasm. - Nhiệt huyết, sốt sắng

Abhor

To regard with disgust and hatred. - Ghét cay ghét đắng

Adhere

To stick to something or stick to beliefs. - Bám sát, tuân thủ

Alienate

To cause someone to feel isolated or lonely. - Làm xa lánh

Ardor

Enthusiasm or passion. - Sự hăng hái

Atypical

Not common; not normal for a type or group. - Khác thường

Elucidate

To make something clear; to explain. - Giải thích, làm sáng tỏ

Emulate

To match or surpass a person by imitation. - Mô phỏng, noi gương

Epitome

A perfect example of a particular quality. - Bản tóm tắt, hình mẫu

Gullible

Easily persuaded to believe something. - Nhẹ dạ, dễ tin

Inarticulate

Unable to speak distinctly or express clearly. - Không nói rõ ràng

Incompetent

Not having the necessary skills. - Kém cỏi, bất tài

Incontrovertible

Not able to be denied or disputed. - Không thể chối cãi

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something. - Hoài nghi, không tin

Inherent

Existing in something as an essential attribute. - Vốn có, cố hữu

Liberated

Freed from social restrictions or control. - Được giải phóng

Notorious

Famous or well known for some bad quality. - Khét tiếng

Obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date. - Lỗi thời

Oppress

To keep someone in hardship by unjust authority. - Đàn áp, áp bức

Partisan

Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause. - Đảng phái, thiên vị

Perplex

To cause someone to feel confused. - Làm lúng túng

Prominent

Important; famous; projecting. - Nổi bật, xuất chúng

Reiterate

To say something again for emphasis/clarity. - Nhắc lại

Scrupulous

Diligent, thorough; morally principled. - Tỉ mỉ, chính trực

Subsequent

Coming after something in time; following. - Xảy ra sau đó

Console

To comfort someone in a time of grief. - An ủi

Conspire

To secretly plan to commit a harmful act. - Âm mưu

Didactic

Intended to teach, especially moral lessons. - Có tính giáo huấn

Diplomatic

Ability to deal with people sensitively. - Ngoại giao, khôn khéo

Empirical

Based on observation rather than theory. - Dựa trên thực nghiệm

Fabricated

Invented or concocted with deceitful intent. - Ngụy tạo, bịa đặt

Inconsolable

Unable to be comforted or soothed. - Không thể an ủi

Innocuous

Not harmful or offensive. - Vô hại

Sanguine

Optimistic or positive in bad situations. - Lạc quan

Sentimental

Prompted by feelings of tenderness/nostalgia. - Ủy mị, đa cảm

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. - Thanh bình, tĩnh lặng

Tenacious

Persistent, determined. - Kiên trì, bền bỉ

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for danger. - Cảnh giác

Awestruck (adj.)

Filled with or revealing awe; amazed or impressed. - Kinh ngạc, sững sờ

Baffle (v.)

To confuse or perplex someone. - Làm khó hiểu, gây bối rối

Constrain (v.)

To severely restrict the scope or activity of something. - Hạn chế, kiềm chế

Cordial (adj.)

Warm and friendly. - Thân ái, chân thành

Debilitate (v.)

To make someone weak and infirm. - Làm suy yếu, làm kiệt sức

Discrepancies (n.)

Inconsistencies or differences between facts. - Sự khác biệt, không thống nhất

Dissent (v./n.)

To hold opinions different from the common ones. - Bất đồng quan điểm

Enigma (n.)

A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. - Bí ẩn, điều khó hiểu

Equanimity (n.)

Mental calmness and composure in a difficult situation. - Sự điềm tĩnh, bình thản

Exuberant (adj.)

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. - Hồ hởi, tràn đầy năng lượng

Facetious (adj.)

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor. - Đùa cợt (không đúng chỗ)

Fallacy (n.)

A mistaken belief based on unsound argument. - Ngụy biện, ý kiến sai lầm

Fallible (adj.)

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong. - Có thể mắc sai lầm

Flippant (adj.)

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude. - Suồng sã, thiếu nghiêm túc

Inhibit (v.)

To hinder, restrain, or prevent a process. - Ngăn chặn, kiềm chế

Inquisitive (adj.)

Curious or inquiring. - Tò mò, ham học hỏi

Insipid (adj.)

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest. - Nhạt nhẽo, vô vị

Insolence (n.)

Rude and disrespectful behavior. - Sự láo xược, xấc xược

Invigorate (v.)

To give strength or energy to something. - Tiếp thêm sinh lực

Legitimate (adj.)

Conforming to the law or to rules; also, genuine or valid. - Hợp pháp; chính đáng, xác thực