[2024] DTQG - Chuyên Lê Quý Đôn - Quảng Trị (LG-WF)

backlog (n)

a large number of things delayed: công việc tồn đọng
When I returned from my vacation, I found a huge ~ of work to do

frantically (adv)

in a very worried or excited way: hoảng loạn
Donna lost her purse and was ~ searching for it everywhere.

illuminating (a)

making sth clear or easier to understand: sáng tỏ, dễ hiểu
We found the physics professor’s explanation ~.

a good stead (phr)

in a good position to succeed: tốt cho sự thành công
I’m hoping that this work experience will stand me in ~ in my future career.

spate (n)

a large number of things happening together: dòng, loạt
The renewed interest in Elizabethan times is evident in the ~ of new Hollywood films set during that period.

dispute (v)

argue about whether sth is true or correct: bàn cãi, tranh luận
The owner of the business ~ the latest tax bill she received.

miss out (phr v)

leave sth out: bỏ qua thứ gì
When the book was made into a screenplay, we decided to ~ some of the comical anecdotes.

caliber (n)

the quality or ability of sb: năng lực, phẩm chất
If Daniel leaves, the company will have trouble finding a replacement of his ~.

be on its last leg (phr)

nearly worn out or broken: gần hỏng
I’ve had this car for 12 years, but now I’m having more and more problems with it. Clearly it’s ~.

blow up (phr v)

destroy by an explosion: nổ tung
Towards the end of the film, a large truck is ~ by the main characters when they shoot its tank, which is full of oil.

picture (n) - pictorial (a)

conneceted with pipctures or representing sth in pictures: thuộc về tranh ảnh
The ichnographic map was distinctly different from realistic ~ panoramas, as well as from the cityscape itself.

statue (n) - statuary (n)

status considered as a group; the art of making statues: tượng đài, nghệ thuật điêu khắc
Urbanisation, monumental tombs and the adoption of ~ and public writing all show that some elements of this pattern did continue after the conquest.

beautiful (a) - beautification (n)

the process of making sth more beautiful: sự làm đẹp
Women in the ancient past commonly put colors around their eyes. Besides ~, its purpose was also medicinal.

appear (v) - apparition (n)

a ghost or spirit that appears: hồn ma, ảo ảnh
Visual elements can also be introduced, but as they take the form of ~, they must not last longer than one minute.

roar (v) - uproariously (adv)

in a way that is very noisy and full of laughter: rầm rộ, cười vang
They found it ~ amusing that this hot-shot chef couldn’t even use tomato slices.

postscript (n)

an extra message addeed at the end of a letter or book: dòng phị, ghi chú thêm
The letter concluded with a heartfelt ~ about her journey.

outreach (n)

the activity of providing services to people outside a usual group: sự mở rộng, tiếp cận
The charity organized a(n) ~ program to assist remote villages.

upkeep (n)

the process of keeping sth in good condition: sự bảo trì
The ~ of the old mansion requires constant repairs annually.

unspeakably (adv)

in a way that cannot expressed in words, often negative: không tả xiết, không nói được
The suffering in the war zone was ~ tragic for survivors.

glaringly (adv)

in a way that is very obvious: rõ ràng, lộ liễu
The error in the report was ~ apparent to every reviewer.

obscurely (adv)

in a way that is not clear or easy to understand: mờ ám, khó hiểu
The instructions were written so ~ that nobody could follow.

infinite (a)

without limits or end: vô hạn, vô tận
The possibilities for exploration seem ~ in this vast region.

eminent (a)

famous and respected, especially in a particular field: nổi tiếng, uy tín
The ~ scientist delivered a lecture to a crowded auditorium.

augmenting (v)

increase the size, amount, or strength of sth: tăng cường
They are ~ing their team with skilled members for the task.

hypocrisy (n)

the practice of pretending to have beliefs or qualities you do not have: sự đạo đức giả
His ~ became clear when he criticized others for dishonesty.

transience (n)

the state of lasting only for a short time: sự thoáng qua
The ~ of summer flowers saddened her each passing autumn.

demise (n)

the death or end of sth: sự kết thúc, qua đời
The ~ of the old factory left the entire town in despair.

retaliate (v)

respond to an attack with a similar action: phản ứng, trả đũa
He ~ed against the criticism by launching a fierce counterattack.

veto (v)

reject or forbid officially: phủ quyết, bác bỏ, nghiêm cấm
The president ~ed the controversial bill despite widespread support.

amount to (phr v)

to add up to or result in: tổng cộng, dẫn đến
These small savings ~ a significant sum over several months.

cut down (phr v)

reduce the amount or size of sth: cắt giảm
We decided to ~ on unnecessary expenses to save more money.

tot up (v)

add numbers together to get a total: tính tổng
She asked the cashier to ~ the total cost of all her purchases.

periphery (n)

the outer edge of an area: vùng ngoại vi
The new park is located on the ~ of the busy city center.

amplitude (n)

the quality of being large in size or amount: độ lớn, cường độ
The ~ of the crowd’s cheers echoed loudly in the stadium.

get one’s/its back up (phr)

become angry or defensive: nổi giận
The dog ~ when strangers approached the front yard.

get one’s/its heart set (phr)

be determined to have or do sth: khao khát
She ~ on travelling abroad during the summer break.

be on one’s/ít hind legs (phr)

standing upright: đứng thẳng
The bear rose ~ to scare off the curious hikers.

shoot off (phr v)

fire or move away quickly: bắn đi
The hunter ~(v2) several rounds into the dense forest ahead.

pour out (phr v)

flow out in large amounts: tuôn ra
The river ~(v2) its waters after the heavy rain began falling.