SAT VERBAL 3

conceptualize (v)

form an idea (khái niệm hóa)

→ He argued that morality could be conceptualized as a series of principles based on human reason.

autonomous (adj)

independent (tự chủ, độc lập)

→ The teenager made an autonomous decision to join the volunteer group.

oppression (n)

sự đàn áp, áp bức

→ Oppression is not acceptable in modern democratic societies.

critics (n)

nhà phê bình

concede (v)

admit that sth is true (unwillingly)

→ The government has conceded the new tax policy has been a disaster

espouse (v)

support an idea, belief, … (ủng hộ)

at times

sometimes

inherent (adj)

bản chất, vốn có

→ I’m afraid the problems you mention are inherent in the system

subvert (v)

destroy, damage

→ Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness

dissociate (v) (sb/sth from sb/sth)

disconnect, seperate

→ I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing.

conversion (n)

change (religion, belief)

fad (n)

trào lưu, phong trào (trend)

superficial (adj)

hời hợt, thiển cận, theo vẻ bề ngoài

→ Naturally, such visits can allow only the most superficial understanding of prison life

plagiarize (v)

sao chép ý tưởng = copy

→ He accused other scientists of plagiarizing his research

misattribute (v)

nhầm lẫn

untenable (adj)

không thể biện hộ, biện minh

→ The scandal put the president in an untenable position

juxtapose (v)

đặt 2 cái cạnh nhau để so sánh

→ The author juxtaposes wealth and poverty in the novel.

thematic (adj)

thuộc chủ đề, nội dung chính

fallacious (to) (adj)

false, erroneous

→ His argument is based on fallacious reasoning

undermine (v)

làm suy yếu = weaken

→ He undermined the leader’s power by spreading false rumors.

enumerate (v)

kể, liệt kê từng thứ một

→ The teacher asked students to enumerate the steps in the process.

codify (v)

sắp xếp, hệ thống hóa

→ The government plans to codify these regulations into law.

unjust (adj)

not fair, wrongful

→ Many believe that the tax system is not unjust to the poor

resentment (n)

anger, bitterness

→ Many people feel resentment after unfair social treatment

incidental to

connected with (đi kèm với)

→ The delays were incidental to the main problem.

inextricable (adj)

không thể tách rời

→ The inextricable bond between family members is undeniable

dismissive (adj)

coi thường, không tôn trọng

→ Her dismissive attitude towards the new member created tension

inadvertent (adj)

vô ý, không phải do dự tính

→ The inadvertent deletion of the file caused a major setback

expedient (adj)

practical (thuận tiện, thiết thực (vì lợi ích) )

→ Her expedient decision to lie saved her reputation at the partyc

courtesy (n)

politeness (sự lịch sự)

→ She always treats everyone with courtesy

hostility (n)

sự thù địch

→ Hostility does not solve conflicts in community events.

provisional (adj)

temporary, able to change in the future

→ She decided not to accept the provisional offer from the university.

supplant (v)

replace

→ Barker was soon supplanted as party leader

conflate (v)

combine things to form a single new thing

→ He conflates two images from Kipling’s short stories in the film

qualify (v)

add to sth ( to limit its effects )

→ I’d like to qualify my criticisms of the school’s failings, by adding that it’s a very happy place

premature (adj)

too early, too soon

→ A spokesman said it was premature to comment on negotiations

dissent (n)

opposition

→ When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent

surbodinate (v/adj)

put sb/sth in a less important position (đặt cái gì thấp hơn)

→ Her personal life has been subordinated to her career

exemption (n)

special permission not to do or pay sth (sự miễn trừ, ngoại lệ)

→ Candidates with a qualification in chemistry have exemption from this course

barrier (n)

rule, problem that prevents pp from doing sth/ limit what they can do (rào cản)

→ Problems with childcare remain the biggest barrier to women succeeding at work

intermittent (adj)

stopping and starting often and for short periods (gián đoạn, không liên tục)

→ Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress.

aspiration (n)

ambition (khát vọng, mong ước)

→ Her aspiration is to promote equality in education

surplus (n)

excess