Vocabulary Reading Test 04 - Cam 16

encounter an obstacle (phr)

come across a difficulty or barrier Ex. The road builders encountered several obstacles.

inscription (n)

words written or carved on a surface Ex. An inscription recorded the history of the construction.

aqueduct system (n)

a network that transports water Ex. The aqueduct system supplied water to the city.

lateral link (n)

a side connection between two passages Ex. A lateral link connected the two corridors.

deviate from (v)

move away from the intended route Ex. The tunnel deviated from its planned path.

drain a lake (phr)

remove water from a lake Ex. The Claudius Tunnel was built to drain a large lake.

equip with (v)

provide with necessary items Ex. The shafts were equipped with handholds and footholds.

handhold (n)

something to hold onto for support Ex. Climbers used handholds to move safely.

foothold (n)

a place where a foot can be placed securely Ex. The footholds made climbing easier.

remarkably (adv)

surprisingly or impressively Ex. Remarkably, the structure is still functioning today.

civilization (n)

an advanced human society with developed culture and organization Ex. Ancient civilizations built impressive monuments.

reliable supply (phr)

a steady and dependable source of something Ex. The dam provides a reliable supply of water to nearby towns.

human settlement (n)

a place where people establish a community Ex. Early human settlements were often located near rivers.

patron (n)

a person who sponsors or finances a project (người bảo trợ) Ex. Wealthy patrons funded major construction works.

divert floodwater (phr)

redirect excess water away from an area Ex. The tunnel was built to divert floodwater from the harbor.

pacifier (n)

something that calms or occupies a child (ti giả) Ex. The tablet became a pacifier for the restless toddler.

hunch over (phr v)

to bend forward over something Ex. He hunched over his laptop for hours.

unbeknown to (prep)

without someone knowing Ex. Unbeknown to the researchers, the data contained errors.

underlie (v)

to form the basis of something Ex. Several factors underlie language development.

subtly (adv)

in a slight or not obvious way Ex. The technology has subtly changed our behavior.

acquisition of literacy (phr)

the process of learning to read and write Ex. Early education supports the acquisition of literacy.

decode (v)

to understand or interpret information Ex. Children learn to decode written symbols when reading.

intellectual process (n)

a process involving thinking and reasoning Ex. Reading stimulates important intellectual processes.

inference (n)

a conclusion reached from evidence and reasoning Ex. Good readers make inferences from context.

empathy (n)

the ability to understand and share others' feelings Ex. Reading fiction can improve empathy.

err (v)

to make a mistake Ex. We err when we ignore the risks.

innovate (v)

to introduce new ideas or methods Ex. Successful companies continue to innovate.

diminish (v)

to reduce in size, importance, or quality Ex. Excessive multitasking may diminish concentration.

confront (v)

to face and deal with a problem Ex. Society must confront the challenges of digital media.

bear out (phr v)

to confirm that something is true Ex. Recent studies bear out these concerns.

dense text (n)

a text that contains complex ideas and information Ex. Dense texts require more effort to understand.

grasp complexity (phr)

understand complicated ideas Ex. Deep reading helps readers grasp complexity.

collateral damage (n)

unintended negative consequence (thiệt hại ngoài ý muốn) Ex. Reduced attention spans may be collateral damage of technology.

atrophy (n)

gradual weakening or decline Ex. The article warns about the atrophy of critical thinking.

incentivize (v)

to encourage or motivate Ex. Social media may incentivize superficial reading.

retreat to (phr)

move back toward something familiar Ex. People often retreat to familiar viewpoints.

susceptible to (adj)

easily affected by something Ex. Readers may become susceptible to misinformation.

irrational idea (n)

an idea not based on reason or evidence (ý tưởng phi lý) Ex. Some irrational ideas gain popularity online.

redress (v)

correct or remedy a problem Ex. Schools can help redress reading difficulties.

become entrenched (phr)

become firmly established and difficult to change Ex. Bad habits can become entrenched over time.