Vocabulary and Character Traits Lecture Notes

A collection of vocabulary terms, character traits, and action verbs with English and Vietnamese definitions based on lecture notes.

To beg or implore (cầu xin), such as a student asking a teacher for more time on homework.

pleading

Acting in a way that begs or implores (cầu xin).

passion

A state of being very interested in or loving something; for example, having a passion for art.

genres

A style or type, especially in the arts, such as literary, musical, or film genres.

troublesome

Causing trouble, being rắc rối, phiền phức, or quite annoying.

annoying

Causing irritation or being khó chịu.

burdensome

Heavy or oppressive (nặng nề); for example, a teacher giving a burdensome task.

tiresome

Tiring or boring (mệt nhọc, buồn chán), such as the job of a construction worker.

patience

The ability to wait.

complain

To express dissatisfaction (phàn nàn, than phiền); an example given is how Shikamaru is always complaining.

worrisome

Causing trouble or anxiety (gây ra rắc rối, lo lắng); an example given is Sakura.

arrogant

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance (ngạo mạn, kiêu ngạo).

rude

Lacking manners or being thô lỗ; for example, Nobita is described as arrogant and rude.

truthful

Being honest or thật thà.

honest

Trung thực; this term is synonymous with truthful.

indolent

Being lazy (lười biếng).

modest

Humble (Khiêm tốn); an example provided is Hinata.

nasty

Unpleasant, disgusting, or spiteful (xấu xa, kinh tởm, khó chịu); can refer to smells, weather, or illness.

thoughtful

Being deep-thinking, careful, or thâm trầm sâu sắc.

sociable

Friendly and easy to get along with (gần gũi hòa đồng).

likeable

Pleasant, cute, or dễ thương.

expedition

A journey or voyage with a specific purpose (cuộc thám hiểm, viễn chinh).

hiking

The activity of going for long walks (đi bộ đường dài).

refuse

To say no or turn something down (từ chối).

pretend

To speak or act as if something is the case when it is not (giả vờ làm ra vẻ).

vanish

To disappear; for example, a figure vanishing after kids come to play.

ambition

A strong desire to achieve or do something (tham vọng).

forbidden

Not allowed, especially by law (bị cấm).

prohibited

Banned or not allowed; for example, smoking is prohibited in the cinema.

advance

Movement to a position (sự tiến lên), progress (sự tiến bộ, cải tiến), an increase in price or volume, or to provide something beforehand.

adventure

An exciting or daring experience (sự phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm).

remote

Distant or far away (xa xôi, từ xa).

distance

The amount of space between two things (khoảng cách).