LIFE STORIES - TEST 2 Vocabulary List

A comprehensive vocabulary list from the 'LIFE STORIES' lecture by Cô Phạm Liễu, focusing on B1 to C2 level terms, including definitions, collocations, and contextual meanings.

authentic

B2 adjective meaning genuine or reliable (đích thực, chuẩn vị, đáng tin cậy); for example: 'authentic cuisine' or 'authentic signature'.

equipment

B1 noun meaning the set of necessary tools or clothing for a particular purpose (thiết bị, dụng cụ); for example: 'office equipment'.

dramatic

B2 adjective meaning sudden and striking (đột ngột, đáng kể) or theatrical (kịch tính); synonyms include 'sudden' and 'sharp'.

peaceful

A2 adjective meaning calm and quiet (hòa bình, yên bình); common collocations include 'peaceful atmosphere' and 'peaceful solution'.

embrace

B2 verb or noun meaning to hug (ôm), to accept something gladly (đón nhận, chấp nhận), or the act of hugging (cái ôm).

praise

B2 verb or noun meaning to express admiration (khen ngợi) or the expression of approval (lời khen ngợi); synonym for 'compliment'.

charity

B1 noun meaning an organization for helping people in need (tổ chức từ thiện) or the kindness shown to others (lòng từ thiện).

underprivileged

C1 adjective describing people who have less money and fewer opportunities than most (nghèo khổ, thiệt thòi); synonym for 'disadvantaged'.

set sb apart

B2 phrasal verb meaning to make someone different or better than others (làm cho ai trở nên khác biệt, nổi bật); e.g., 'set sb apart from the crowd'.

produce

B1 verb meaning to manufacture (sản xuất) or noun meaning agricultural products (nông sản); e.g., 'fresh organic produce'.

purchase

B2 verb meaning to buy (mua) or noun meaning something that has been bought (món đồ đã mua, sự mua sắm).

provide

A2 verb meaning to give or supply (cung cấp, đem lại); e.g., 'provide sb with sth' or 'provide sth for sb'.

present

A2 term that can be a verb meaning to give a talk (thuyết trình), an adjective meaning being in a place (có mặt), or a noun meaning a gift (món quà).

take in

B2 phrasal verb meaning to deceive (lừa dối), to understand and remember knowledge (tiếp thu), or to adopt (nhận nuôi).

fall in

C2 phrasal verb meaning to collapse (sụp đổ), for soldiers to form a line (xếp hàng), or 'fall in with' meaning to agree with a plan.

tune in

B2 phrasal verb meaning to watch or listen to a particular television or radio program (đón xem, đón nghe).

drop in

B2 phrasal verb meaning to pay an informal or unexpected visit (ghé thăm bất ngờ, không hẹn trước); synonym for 'visit'.

remote

B1 adjective meaning far away in distance (xa xôi, hẻo lánh) or 'from a distance' as in 'remote working'.

immense

B2 adjective meaning extremely large in size or degree (mênh mông, bao la, rất lớn); synonyms include 'enormous'.

sincere

B2 adjective meaning honest and genuine (chân thành), not pretended; e.g., 'sincere apology' or 'sincere thanks'.

precise

B2 adjective meaning exact and accurate (chính xác, rõ ràng); synonyms include 'exact' and 'accurate'.

socialize

B1 verb meaning to spend time with other people for pleasure (giao lưu, hòa nhập xã hội); e.g., 'socialize with peers'.

utilize

C1 verb meaning to make use of something effectively (tận dụng, sử dụng hiệu quả); synonym for 'use'.

visualize

B2 verb meaning to form a picture of someone or something in your mind (hình dung, mường tượng); synonym for 'imagine'.

incredible

B1 adjective meaning extremely good or difficult to believe (kỳ dệu, đáng kinh ngạc, không tưởng); synonym for 'unbelievable'.

valuable

B1 adjective meaning worth a lot of money or very important/useful (có giá trị, quý giá); synonym for 'precious'.

massive

B2 adjective meaning very large in size, amount, or degree (to lớn, khổng lồ); synonyms include 'huge' and 'giant'.

assess

B2 verb meaning to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something (đánh giá, định giá); synonym for 'evaluate'.

look out for

B1 phrasal verb meaning to try to notice or avoid something (coi chừng, cẩn thận tìm kiếm); e.g., 'look out for danger'.

specific

B1 adjective meaning relating to one particular thing (cụ thể, rõ ràng); synonym for 'particular'.

pursue

B2 verb meaning to follow or try to achieve something over a period of time (theo đuổi); e.g., 'pursue a career' or 'pursue a dream'.

follow

A2 verb meaning to come after (đi theo), or to obey a rule or instruction (tuân theo); synonym for 'obey'.

comply with

B2 phrasal verb meaning to obey a rule or order (tuân thủ); synonyms include 'abide by', 'adhere to', and 'conform to'.

romantic

B1 adjective relating to love or a close relationship (lãng mạn); e.g., 'romantic dinner' or 'romantic movie'.

domestic

B2 adjective relating to a person's own country (nội địa) or to the home and family (thuộc gia đình, nội trợ).

realistic

B2 adjective meaning accepting things as they are and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes (thực tế, khả thi); synonym for 'practical'.

utter

C1 adjective meaning complete or total (hoàn toàn, tuyệt đối) or verb meaning to say something or make a sound (thốt ra lời).

entire

B1 adjective meaning whole or complete (toàn bộ, toàn thể); synonym for 'whole'.

sheer

C1 adjective used to emphasize how very great/pure a feeling is (hoàn toàn, chỉ là) or describing a vertical cliff (dốc đứng).

role model

B2 noun meaning a person that people admire and try to copy (hình mẫu lý tưởng, tấm gương).

empire

B2 noun meaning a large group of businesses controlled by one person or company (đế chế, tập đoàn khổng lồ).

superstar

B1 noun meaning an extremely famous entertainer or sports player (siêu sao).

tragedy

B2 noun meaning a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death (bi kịch, thảm kịch).

capture

B2 verb meaning to catch a person (bắt giữ) or to record a moment/emotion (ghi lại); can also be a noun meaning the act of catching someone.

fascination

C1 noun meaning the state of being very interested in or attracted by something (sự mê hoặc, niềm say mê).

hardship

B2 noun meaning a condition of life that causes difficulty or suffering (gian nan, sự gian khổ); synonym for 'difficulty'.

profound

C1 adjective meaning showing great knowledge/insight or having a deep effect (sâu sắc, uyên thâm, thâm thúy).

resilience

C1 noun meaning the ability to be happy/successful again after something difficult or bad has happened (khả năng phục hồi, sự kiên cường).

academic

B1 adjective relating to schools/colleges (thuộc học thuật) or a noun meaning a person who teaches in a university (học giả).

refine

C1 verb meaning to improve an idea/method by making small changes (cải tiến, trau chuốt) or to make a substance pure (tinh chế).

hinder

C1 verb meaning to limit the ability of someone to do something (cản trở, kìm hãm); synonyms include 'hamper' and 'obstruct'.

setback

B2 noun meaning a problem that delays or prevents progress (tổn thất, trở ngại, sự thụt lùi).

yield

B2 verb meaning to produce or provide a profit/result (sản sinh, mang lại) or noun meaning an amount produced (sản lượng, lợi nhuận).

repertoire

C1 noun meaning all the music or plays that a person or group is able to perform (vốn tiết mục, kho tài nghệ).

culminate

C1 verb meaning results in or reaches a final result (đỉnh điểm là, kết thúc bằng); e.g., 'culminate in success'.

breakthrough

B2 noun meaning an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation (bước đột phá); synonym for 'innovation'.

catapult

C2 verb meaning to throw something suddenly or make someone famous (tung mạnh, đưa ai vụt sáng) or a noun for a slingshot.

spotlight

B2 noun meaning intense public attention (ánh đèn sân khấu, sự chú ý) or verb meaning to highlight something (soi rọi, làm nổi bật).

reputation

B2 noun meaning the opinion that people in general have about someone or something (danh tiếng, uy tín).

authenticity

C1 noun meaning the quality of being real or true (tính xác thực, tính chân thật).

philanthropy

C2 noun meaning the activity of helping the poor, especially by giving money (hoạt động từ thiện, lòng thương người); synonym for 'charity'.

stardom

C1 noun meaning the state of being very famous (vị thế ngôi sao, sự nổi tiếng).

engagement

B2 noun meaning an agreement to marry (sự đính hôn), being involved in something (sự tương tác), or a business arrangement (cuộc hẹn công việc).

absolute

B2 adjective meaning very great or to the largest degree possible (hoàn toàn, tuyệt đối); synonyms include 'complete' and 'total'.

perseverance

C1 noun meaning continued effort to do something despite difficulties (sự kiên trì, bền chí); synonym for 'persistence'.

versatility

C1 noun meaning the ability to do many different things (sự linh hoạt, sự đa năng).

demonstrate

B2 verb meaning to show or prove something (chứng minh) or to make a public protest (biểu tình).

background

A2 noun meaning a person's family, experience, or education (nền tảng, lý lịch) or the things that can be seen behind the main objects (bối cảnh).

instrument

B1 noun meaning an object used for playing music (nhạc cụ) or a tool for scientific work (dụng cụ, công cụ).

presence

B2 noun meaning the fact that someone or something is in a place (sự có mặt, sự hiện diện).

pandemic

B2 noun meaning a disease that exists in a large area or all over the world (đại dịch).

anniversary

B1 noun meaning the day on which an important event happened in a previous year (ngày kỷ niệm).

comfort zone

B2 noun meaning a situation in which you feel safe or at ease (vùng an toàn).

innovative

B2 adjective describing new and creative ideas or methods (mang tính sáng tạo, đổi mới).

runner-up

B2 noun meaning a person or team that finishes second in a race or competition (á quân, người về nhì).

intentionally

B2 adverb meaning in a way that is planned or intended (một cách cố ý, có chủ đích); synonym for 'deliberately'.

affordable

B2 adjective meaning cheap enough that most people can buy it (giá cả phải chăng, vừa túi tiền); synonym for 'cheap'.

sing along

B1 phrasal verb meaning to sing a song together with someone who is already singing (hát theo, hát chung).

passionate

B2 adjective meaning having or showing strong feelings of enthusiasm (đam mê, nồng nhiệt).