1000 English Preparation Vocabulary Flashcards

1000 English preparation vocabulary flashcards extracted from the lecture transcript.

abandon

(v) /ǝ'bændǝn/ Từ bỏ, bỏ rơi, ruồng bỏ

abode

(n) /ǝ'boʊd/ nơi ở, nơi lưu trú

abort

(v) /a'bɔ:t/ xẩy thai ngừng thai hoặc chấm dứt thai kỳ sớm

abortion

(n) /ǝ'bɔ:√n/ Miscarriage or the termination of a pregnancy; an abortion.

abroad

(adv) /ǝ'brɔ:d/ nước ngoài

absent

(adj) /'æbsǝnt/ vắng mặt, đi nghỉ

abstraction

(n) /æb'strækfn/ sự trừu tượng, cái nhìn trừu tượng

absurd

(adj) /ǝb'sǝ:d/ vô lý, ngớ ngẩn, ngu xuẩn

abuse

(n) /a'bju:z/ sự lạm dụng

academic

(adj) /ækǝ'dɛmik/ thuộc về đại học, học viện

academy

(n) /ǝ'kædǝmi/ học viện

access

(n) /'ækses/ An entrance, gateway, or way in.

accomplish

(v) /ǝ'ka:mplif/ To complete, finish, or achieve a goal.

accord

(n) /ǝkɔ:rd/ Agreement, harmony, or consistency.

account

(n, v) /ǝ'kaunt/ A calculation or report; to calculate.

accountant

(n) /ǝ'kauntǝnt/ A bookkeeper or person who manages financial records.

accurate

(adj) /'ækjǝrǝt/ Correct, precise, or exact.

accuse

(v) /ǝkju:z/ To charge someone or find them guilty; to denounce.

accused

(n) /ǝ'kju:zt/ The defendant or the person charged with a crime.

achieve

(v) /a'tfi:v/ To reach, attain, or gain something.

acid

(n, adj) /'æsid/ A sour taste or (in chemistry) an acid.

acknowledge

(v) /ǝk'nǝliddz/ To admit, recognize, or accept something.

acquit

(v) /ǝ'kwit/ To pardon or declare someone not guilty.

active

(adj) /'æktiv/ Positive, quick, or lively.

activity

(n) /æk'tivǝti/ Practicality, action, or an event.

adamant

(n, adj) /'ædǝmǝnt/ Hard, firm, or strictly disciplined.

add

(v) /æd/ To increase or add more to something.

address

(n) /'ædres/ A location or a physical address.

adequate

(adj) /'ædikwǝt/ Sufficient, enough, or worthy.

adjust

(v) /ǝ'dзast/ To correct or modify something.

administration

(n) /admini'streifn/ Supervision, management, or the act of governing.

admit

(v) /ǝd'mit/ To confess, admit, or take someone in.

adopt

(v) /ǝ'dopt/ To take someone as an adopted child.

adore

(v) /ǝ'dor, ǝ'door/ To worship, deeply love, or respect.

adroit

(adj) /ǝ'drǝit/ Skillful, dexterous, or clever with hands.

adult

(n, adj) /'ædɅlt, ǝ'dɅlt/ A person who is fully grown or mature.

adversity

(n) /ad'v3:rsǝti/ Misfortune or a difficult situation.

affect

(v) /ǝ'fekt/ To influence, impact, or touch.

affection

(n) /A.fɛk.fon/ The act of influencing or impacting.

affectionate

(adj) /ǝ'fekfonǝt/ Loving, tender, or fond.

afford

(v) /ǝ'fo:rd/ To be able to pay for or cherish/love.

agency

(n) /'eidzǝnsi/ An effect, force, or organization.

agenda

(n) /a'dzendǝ/ A list of things to be done.

aggressive

(adj) /a'gresiv/ Prone to aggression; hostile or fierce.

agility

(n) /a'dzılǝti/ Nimbleness or speed.

agitate

(v) /a'dz3iteit/ To excite, stir up, or move emotionally.

agree

(v) /ǝ'gri:/ To consent, approve, or accept.

agreement

(n) /ǝ'gri:mǝnt/ A formal agreement or treaty.

aid

(n, v) /eid/ Help, assistance, or relief.

air

(n) /er/ Atmosphere or the air around us.

aisle

(n) /ail/ A wing or an interior hallway.

alarm

(n) /ǝ'la:m/ A state of danger or a warning signal.

album

(n) /'ælbǝm/ A photo album or collection.

alien

(adj) /'eilion/ Strange, foreign, or unfamiliar.

alike

(adj, adv) /ǝ'laik/ Similar, same, or in the same way.

all rounder

(n) /,5:1 'raundǝr/ A versatile or multi-talented person.

alliance

(n) /ǝ'laiǝns/ A dynamic link or a coalition; a alliance.

allow

(v) /ǝ'laʊ/ To permit or let happen.

allure

(n, v) /ǝ'lur/ Attraction, charm, or temptation.

ally

(n, v) /ǝ'lai/ An ally, a partner, or to link up with.

alone

(adv, adj) /ǝ'loun/ Solitary, lonely, or by oneself.

alteration

(n) /ǝ:ltǝ'reifn/ A change or an adjustment.

alternative

(adj) /ol'tзrnǝtiv, æl'tзrnǝtiv/ Alternating or taking turns; another option.

always

(adv) /'o:lweiz/ Constantly or at all times.

amateur

(n, v) /'æmǝtfǝr, 'æmǝtǝr/ An amateur; non-professional nature.

amaze

(v) /ǝ'meiz/ To surprise or astonish.

ambassador

(n) /æm'bæsǝdǝ/ A high-ranking diplomatic representative.

ambience

(n) /'æmbiǝns/ The environment or atmosphere of a place.

ambition

(n) /æm'bifn/ Passion, desire, or ambition.

ambitious

(adj) /æm'bifǝs/ Having a lot of ambition or goals.

ambulance

(n) /'æmbjulǝns/ An emergency medical vehicle.

amiable

(adj) /'eimiǝbl/ Lovable, cute, or likeable.

amicable

(adj) /'æmikǝbl/ Friendly, intimate, or cordial.

amount

(n, v) /ǝ'maʊnt/ A quantity; to add up to.

ample

(adj) /'æmpl/ Rich, plentiful, or abundant.

amusing

(adj) /ǝ'mju:zıŋ/ Entertaining or funny.

angelic

(adj) /æn'dzelik/ Kind or saintly, like an angel.

angry

(adj) /'ængri/ Mad or furious.

anguish

(n) /*ængwif/ Extreme pain or suffering.

anniversary

(n) /,æni'vǝ:sǝri/ An anniversary day or celebration ceremony.

annoy

(v) /ǝ'nɔi/ To bother or disturb.

annual

(adj) /'ænjuǝl/ Occurring once a year; yearly.

anonymous

(adj) /ǝ'nɔnimǝs/ Nameless or unknown.

answer

(n, v) /'ænsǝr/ A response; to reply.

antiquated

(adj) /'æntikweitid/ Ancient, old-fashioned, or outmoded.

antique

(adj) /æn'tik/ Old or ancient in style.

anxiety

(n) /æn'zaisti/ Worry, concern, or nervousness.

anxious

(adj) /'æŋkfǝs/ Feeling worried or concerned.

anyhow

(adv) /'enihau/ In any case or anyway.

apart

(adv) /ǝ'pa:t/ To one side; separate or far apart.

appeal

(n) /ǝ'pi:1/ A call or a plea.

appetite

(n) /'æpi,taite/ Appetite or the desire for food.

apply

(v) /ǝ'plai/ To attach, join, or affix.

appointment

(n) /ǝ'pointmǝnt/ An appointment or a designated position.

appreciate

(v) /ǝ'prifi,eit/ To evaluate or be grateful.

appreciation

(n) /ǝpri:fi'eifn/ High evaluation; gratitude.

approach

(n) /a'proutf/ The act of coming near or approaching.

appropriate

(adj, v) /ǝ'proupriǝt/ Fitting or suitable.

approval

(n) /'pru:vl/ Approval or consent.

approve

(v) /a'pru:v/ To consent or agree to.