SAT VERBAL 2

Derivative (adj.): The movie was criticized for being derivative of earlier films in the genre.

unoriginal; copied from something else = bắt chước, thiếu sáng tạo

Diplomatic (adj.): Her diplomatic approach helped resolve the conflict without further escalation.

dealing with people sensitively and tactfully = khéo léo, ngoại giao

Discreet (adj.): He was discreet about his friend's secret, ensuring no one else found out.

careful about what one says or does = kín đáo, thận trọng

Divert (v.): The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby town.

to cause something to change direction = chuyển hướng, làm chệch hướng

Eclectic (adj.): Her eclectic taste in music includes everything from classical to hip-hop.

drawn from many different sources = đa dạng, pha trộn

Empirical (adj.): The scientist's empirical data supported his hypothesis with real-world evidence.

based on observation or experience = thực nghiệm, dựa trên quan sát

Ingenious (adj.): The ingenious design of the device made it easy to use and highly effective.

clever and inventive = khéo léo, sáng tạo

Mar (v.): The beautiful landscape was marred by the construction site in the background.

to spoil or damage = làm hỏng, phá hủy

Nonchalant (adj.): She remained nonchalant despite the chaos around her, unfazed by the situation.

appearing calm and unconcerned = thờ ơ, bình thản

Opportune (adj.): The surprise visit came at an opportune moment, just when we needed help.

occurring at a favorable time = đúng lúc, thuận lợi

Tacit (adj.): There was a tacit agreement between them that they would keep the secret.

understood without being spoken aloud = ngầm hiểu, không nói ra

Transient (adj.): The joy of the moment was transient, quickly fading as reality set in.

lasting only a short time = thoáng qua, tạm thời

Weary (adj.): After the long hike, they were weary and ready for a good night's sleep.

physically or mentally tired = mệt mỏi, kiệt sức

Adept (adj.): She was adept at solving puzzles, finishing the hardest ones in minutes.

very skilled or proficient = thành thạo, giỏi giang

Agile (adj.): The gymnast was incredibly agile, performing flips and twists with ease.

able to move quickly and easily = nhanh nhẹn, linh hoạt

Apt (adj.): Her comment was particularly apt for the situation, capturing the mood perfectly.

suitable or appropriate; likely = thích hợp, đúng chỗ

Avert (v.): She averted her gaze, unable to watch the painful scene unfold.

to turn away or prevent = quay đi, tránh né

Baffle (v.): The magician's trick baffled the audience, leaving them wondering how he did it.

to confuse completely = làm bối rối, làm khó hiểu

Cordial (adj.): The host gave a cordial welcome to all the guests, making everyone feel at home.

warm and friendly = thân thiện, niềm nở

Debunk (v.): The scientist debunked the myth with solid evidence and data.

to prove something false = vạch trần, bác bỏ

Defer (v.): They decided to defer the meeting until the following week.

to postpone or delay = hoãn lại, trì hoãn

Dispel (v.): The warm sunlight helped to dispel the morning fog.

to drive away or eliminate = xua tan, làm biến mất

Dissent (n.): There was significant dissent among the board members regarding the new policy.

disagreement with an accepted view = sự phản đối, bất đồng

Exonerate (v.): New evidence exonerated the man, proving his innocence after years in prison.

to free from blame or guilt = minh oan, giải oan

Extraneous (adj.): The report was filled with extraneous details that only served to confuse the readers.

irrelevant or unnecessary = không liên quan, thừa thãi

Feasible (adj.): The engineers concluded that it was feasible to complete the project within six months.

possible and practical to do = khả thi, làm được

Abridge (v.): The publisher decided to abridge the lengthy novel to make it more accessible to young readers.

to shorten a text without losing its essential meaning = rút gọn, lược bớt

Abstruse (adj.): The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that many students found it hard to follow.

difficult to understand; obscure = khó hiểu, trừu tượng

Adversary (n.): In the boxing ring, each fighter faces a formidable adversary.

an opponent or enemy = đối thủ, kẻ thù

Adversity (n.): Despite facing great adversity, she remained determined to succeed.

hardship or misfortune = nghịch cảnh, khó khăn

Aggregate (n./v.): The aggregate of all the donations exceeded their fundraising goal.

a whole formed by combining parts; to gather into a whole = tổng thể; tập hợp

Antiquated (adj.): The company decided to replace its antiquated machinery with modern equipment.

old-fashioned or outdated = lỗi thời, cổ hủ

Apprehension (n.): She felt a sense of apprehension before the important exam.

anxiety or fear about the future; understanding = sự lo lắng, e ngại

Arable (adj.): The region's fertile and arable land made it ideal for agriculture.

suitable for growing crops = đất canh tác được

Arbitrary (adj.): The rules seemed arbitrary and lacked clear justification.

based on personal whim, not reason or system = tùy tiện, độc đoán

Artifact (n.): The museum displayed artifacts from ancient civilizations.

an object made by humans, often of historical or cultural interest = hiện vật, đồ tạo tác

Aspire (v.): She aspires to become a renowned scientist in her field.

to have strong hopes or ambitions for something = khao khát, nuôi chí

Autonomous (adj.): The region sought to become an autonomous entity within the country.

self-governing; having independence = tự trị, tự chủ

Aversion (n.): She has an aversion to spicy foods and avoids them whenever possible.

a strong dislike or disinclination = sự ghét, ác cảm

Avert (v.): Quick action helped to avert a potential disaster.

to prevent or turn away something bad = ngăn chặn, tránh khỏi

Brevity (n.): The brevity of her speech made it both impactful and memorable.

conciseness; the quality of being brief and to the point = sự ngắn gọn, súc tích

Calculated (adj.): His calculated risk paid off when the investment doubled in value.

deliberately planned with awareness of consequences = được tính toán kỹ lưỡng

Colloquial (adj.): Her writing style is informal and colloquial, making it easy to read.

relating to informal, everyday speech = khẩu ngữ, thân mật

Compile (v.): She will compile the survey results into a comprehensive report.

to gather and assemble information from different sources = tổng hợp, biên soạn

Conciliatory (adj.): Her conciliatory approach helped resolve the conflict between the parties.

intended to calm, pacify, or reconcile = mang tính hòa giải, xoa dịu

Constraint (n.): Budget constraints forced the company to cut down on its advertising expenses.

a limitation or restriction = sự hạn chế, ràng buộc

Contend (v.): She contends that the policy changes will benefit the community.

to assert or argue; to struggle or compete = cho rằng, tranh luận; đấu tranh

Contentious (adj.): The meeting became contentious when discussing the new regulations.

likely to cause argument or dispute = gây tranh cãi, hay cãi vã

Contract (v.): They decided to contract a new supplier to meet the increased demand.

to make a formal agreement; to reduce or become smaller = ký hợp đồng; co lại

Converge (v.): Streams converge to form a larger river downstream.

to come together from different directions = hội tụ, tụ lại

Criterion (n): Academic performance is a key criterion for scholarship eligibility.

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided = Tiêu chuẩn

Cryptic (adj): The cryptic message left everyone puzzled about its true meaning.

Mysterious, secret, or hidden; obscure = Bí hiểm, khó hiểu

Cursory (adj): She gave the report a cursory glance before the meeting.

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed = Lướt qua, sơ sài

Curtail (v): The company had to curtail its workforce due to budget cuts.

To reduce in extent or quantity; to shorten = Cắt giảm, rút ngắn

Dehydrate (v): It's important to drink water to avoid becoming dehydrated during exercise.

To remove water from something; to dry out = Mất nước, làm khô

Deleterious (adj): Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

Harmful or damaging = Có hại, gây hại

Delineate (v): The report delineates the company's strategic goals for the next five years.

To portray or describe something precisely; to depict = Mô tả chi tiết, phác họa

Derivative (adj/n): Critics argued that the film was too derivative and lacked originality.

Based on another source; not original = Bắt chước, không nguyên bản

Detached (adj): She remained detached from the heated argument, observing calmly.

Distant; emotionally uninvolved; objective = Thờ ơ, khách quan, tách biệt

Devious (adj): His devious plan to avoid taxes was eventually uncovered by authorities.

Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics; roundabout = Láu cá, quanh co, thủ đoạn

Devise (v): The engineers will devise a new system to improve efficiency.

To invent or plan something carefully = Phát minh, bày mưu tính kế

Diffuse (adj/v): The manager's diffuse explanation left the team more confused.

Spread out over a large area; wordy or rambling = Khuếch tán, dài dòng

Disclose (v): The company decided to disclose its financial records to gain investor trust.

To reveal or make known something previously secret = Tiết lộ, vạch trần

Discourse (n): The professor's discourse on philosophy captivated the entire class.

Written or spoken communication or debate = Thuyết pháp, bài diễn thuyết

Disinclination (n): She felt a disinclination to attend the meeting due to her busy schedule.

A reluctance or unwillingness to do something = Sự chán ghét, không sẵn lòng

Document (v/n): She was asked to document all the meeting minutes for future reference.

To provide written evidence; to record in writing = Ghi lại thành tài liệu

Egotistical (adj): His egotistical behavior made it difficult for others to work with him.

Excessively self-centered or self-important = Tự cao tự đại

Endorse (v): The celebrity agreed to endorse the new fitness product.

To approve, support, or recommend something publicly = Xác nhận, ủng hộ công khai

Enmity (n): The long-standing enmity between the two families led to frequent conflicts.

Ill will or hatred; active hostility = Sự thù hằn

Ephemeral (adj): The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks.

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting = Phù du, chóng vánh

Equanimity (n): She faced the stressful situation with remarkable equanimity.

Mental calmness, stability, or composure = Sự bình tĩnh, điềm tĩnh

Exalt (v): The community exalted her for her heroic actions during the disaster.

To raise in rank or power; to praise highly = Tán tụng, đề cao

Exhilarating (adj): Skydiving is an exhilarating experience that many find unforgettable.

Invigorating and exciting; thrilling = Làm phấn chấn, thú vị

Expedient (adj/n): They took the expedient route to meet the deadline, sacrificing quality.

Convenient and practical, although possibly improper = Có lợi, thủ đoạn, thực dụng

Expedite (v): The company hired additional staff to expedite the order fulfillment process.

To make an action happen sooner or more quickly = Xúc tiến, đẩy nhanh

Extol (v): The coach extolled the team's hard work and dedication after their victory.

To praise enthusiastically = Ca ngợi, tán dương

Fallacious (adj): The argument was fallacious, relying on incorrect data.

Based on a mistaken belief; false or misleading = Sai lầm, ngụy biện

Falter (v): Despite initial enthusiasm, he began to falter when faced with challenges.

To hesitate or show uncertainty; to lose momentum = Nao núng, ngập ngừng

Fervor (n): The crowd cheered with fervor as their team scored the winning goal.

Intense and passionate feeling; ardor = Sự nhiệt tình, nồng nhiệt

Hardy (adj): The hardy plants survived the harsh winter without any damage.

Strong and healthy; capable of enduring difficult conditions = Cứng cáp, chịu đựng tốt

Illicit (adj): They were arrested for their involvement in the illicit drug trade.

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal = Bất hợp pháp, lậu

Immutable (adj): The laws of physics are considered immutable throughout the universe.

Unchangeable over time or unable to be changed = Bất biến, không thể thay đổi

Implement (v/n): The government decided to implement new policies to improve public health.

To put a plan, decision, or agreement into effect = Thi hành, triển khai

Impregnable (adj): The fortress was considered impregnable, with walls that no enemy could breach.

Unable to be captured or broken into = Bất khả xâm phạm, kiên cố

Incisive (adj): Her incisive analysis of the market trends impressed the board.

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; sharp = Sắc sảo, sắc bén

Incite (v): The speaker was arrested for attempting to incite the crowd to riot.

To encourage or stir up violent behavior; to provoke = Xúi giục, kích động

Inclusive (adj): The company's inclusive policy ensures that all employees feel valued.

Tending to include all; including all expected items = Bao hàm, toàn diện

Ineffable (adj): The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone in awe.

Too great to be expressed in words; unutterable = Không thốt nên lời, không tả xiết

Inexorable (adj): The inexorable advance of technology continues to transform our lives.

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless = Không thể lay chuyển

Innate (adj): She has an innate ability to understand and connect with people.

Inborn; natural; existing from birth = Bẩm sinh

Instigate (v): The leader was accused of instigating the protest.

To urge, start, or provoke an action or event = Xúi giục, gây hấn

Integrity (n): Her integrity was never questioned, as she always acted ethically.

Uprightness and honesty; the state of being whole = Chính trực, liêm chính

Intervene (v): The teacher had to intervene when the students began arguing.

To come between so as to prevent or alter a result = Can thiệp

Intimidate (v): The large, aggressive dog seemed to intimidate everyone who approached.

To frighten or overawe someone = Hăm dọa, đe dọa

Intrepid (adj): The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted Amazon rainforest.

Fearless; adventurous = Gan dạ, dũng cảm

Inundate (v): After the announcement, the department was inundated with calls.

To overwhelm someone with things; to flood = Tràn ngập, làm ngập lụt

Invert (v): She decided to invert the cake recipe by adding more eggs.

To turn upside down; to reverse the order = Đảo ngược

Labyrinth (n): Navigating the ancient labyrinth proved to be more challenging than anticipated.

A complicated network of passages; a maze = Mê cung

Lavish (adj/v): They threw a lavish party to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Extravagant; lacking restraint in spending = Xa hoa, hậu hĩnh

Lethargic (adj): The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic, so they napped.

Drowsy; sluggish; lacking energy = Hôn trầm, lờ đờ