⟢ CAM10 - Test 4

The megafires of California, Second nature, When evolution runs backwards.

(adj) unpredictable, not happening at regular times; not following any plan or regular pattern; that you cannot rely on

The company's performance has been __________ this year, with profits rising and falling unpredictably.

erratic

(n) lượng mưa/tuyết/vv. rơi

In tropical regions, high levels of __________ are common during the rainy season.

precipitation

(v) dừng lại, ngừng

The government decided to __________ the project due to a lack of funding.

halt

(n) bụi cây thấp

The hikers struggled to move through the thick __________ covering the forest floor.

underbrush

(v) khen ngợi hoặc đánh giá cao ai đó vì hành động hoặc thành tựu của họ.

The teacher __________ her students high marks for their creativity in the science project.

give someone high marks for doing something

(v) tiến bộ, cải thiện, phát triển hơn

She has __________ significant progress in improving her English skills.

make progress in something

(v) làm giảm, suy giảm, giảm bớt

The new policy aims to __________ the impact of pollution on the environment.

diminish

(n) nhân sự, cán bộ

The company hired additional __________ to handle the increase in customer orders.

personnel
/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/

(v) to deal badly with a problem or situation, to touch or treat somebody/something in a rough and careless way

The delivery company __________ the package, causing it to arrive damaged.

mishandle

(n) sự kiểm soát/ngăn chặn/kiềm hãm

The government implemented strict measures for the __________ of the virus outbreak.

containment

(v) ngăn chặn, kiềm chế, kiểm soát (điều xấu lan truyền hoặc trở nên xấu hơn)

Firefighters worked hard to __________ the wildfire before it reached the nearby homes.

contain

(v) to do something badly or without skill; to fail at something

The contractor completely __________ the renovation, leaving the kitchen unfinished and poorly built.

bungle

(n) sự phối hợp, điều phối (của cấp trên xuống cấp dưới)

Successful project completion requires effective __________ between team members.

coordination

(n) quyền hạn, thẩm quyền

The case was outside the local police’s __________, so it was transferred to the federal authorities.

jurisdiction

(n) sự bao vây/vây hãm

The soldiers held their position during the month-long __________ of the city.

siege

(n) người mới đến/mới tham gia một hoạt động

The team welcomed the __________ and helped him adjust to his new role.

newcomer

(v) chấp nhận, chịu đựng, nhẫn nhịn (điều bạn không thích/không vừa ý)

I can’t __________ such rude behavior in the classroom.

tolerate

(n) sự ngu dốt, sự thiếu hiểu biết

Many problems arise from __________ rather than from a lack of resources.

ignorance

(adj) (thuộc về) đạo đức; lương tâm, luân lý

She faced a difficult __________ decision about whether to report her friend’s wrongdoing.

moral

(n) sự bắt buộc, nghĩa vụ, bổn phận, trách nhiệm

Parents have a legal and moral __________ to take care of their children.

obligation

(n) sự kín đáo, dè dặt

Her __________ to speak in public made it difficult for her to share her ideas during the meeting.

reticence

(adj) not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it

The crowd broke into __________ applause after the inspiring performance.

spontaneous

(adj) dựa vào lý trí, có lý

He gave a __________ explanation for his decision, which convinced everyone in the room.

rational

(adj) áp đảo, choáng ngợp

The team felt an __________ sense of joy after winning the championship.

overwhelming

(n) tinh thần trách nhiệm, ý thức về nghĩa vụ

She continued volunteering at the shelter every weekend, driven by a deep __________ to help those in need.

sense of duty

(adj) đáng sợ và khiến người nào bớt tự tin/sợ hãi

Speaking in front of a large audience can be an __________ experience for many people.

intimidating
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/

(v) thay đổi, sửa đổi (để thích nghi)

The teacher asked the student to __________ his essay to make it clearer and more concise.

modify

(v) bổ sung thông tin chi tiết cho (..), làm rõ ý nghĩa của (…)

She decided to __________ her earlier comment, explaining that it only applied to certain situations.

qualify

(n) khả năng, xác suất

The weather forecast says there is a high __________ of rain tomorrow.

probability

(n) sự hoài niệm, cái nhìn lại quá khứ, dấu tích của (điều gì đó trong quá khứ)

Her vintage outfit was a __________ to the fashion trends of the 1980s.

throwback

(v) giành lại, lấy lại (điều đã mất), khôi phục (nhất là khả năng/tính chất)

After a short break, he managed to __________ his focus and continue working on the project.

regain

(n) ngón chân; ngón tay

The injury caused him to lose feeling in one __________ on his left hand.

digit

(adj) ngần ngại, miễn cưỡng

She was __________ to answer the question because she wasn’t sure of the correct response.

be reluctant

(n) sự (bị) kết án, kết tội

The defendant’s __________ for robbery led to a five-year prison sentence.

conviction for something

(v) đại diện, thay mặt

The lawyer will __________ her client during the court proceedings.

represent

(n) biện pháp hình sự (có thể bao gồm các hình phạt như tù giam hoặc phạt tiền)

The government introduced new __________ to reduce the rising crime rates.

criminal measure/ criminal law measure

(adj) phản đối, đối lập

The two politicians had __________ views on how to handle the economic crisis.

opposing

(v) nêu ví dụ, minh hoạ

Her dedication and hard work __________ the qualities of a true leader.

exemplify

(adj) rất thú vị (vì không bình thường hoặc không có câu trả lời rõ ràng); hấp dẫn, gợi sự tò mò

The detective found the case __________, as it was full of unexpected twists and clues.

intriguing

(n) bào thai, phôi thai

In the early stages of pregnancy, the __________ begins to develop rapidly.

embryo
/ˈembriəʊ/

(adj) thuộc về tổ tiên, dòng họ

The family visited their __________ home, which had been passed down through many generations.

an’cestral

(n) dạ con, tử cung

The baby develops inside the mother's __________ during pregnancy.

womb