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Tally (v/n)

/ˈtæli/ | Kiểm đếm, bảng điểm

→ To keep a count of something

→ Synonyms: Count, Record, Total

📌 The final tally of the votes will be announced tomorrow morning.

Tedious (adj)

/ˈtiːdiəs/ | Chán ngắt, tẻ nhạt

→ Long and tiresome

→ Synonyms: Boring, Dull, Monotonous

📌 The process of data entry can be incredibly tedious and repetitive.

Tenuous (adj)

/ˈtɛnjuəs/ | Mỏng manh, yếu ớt

→ Very weak or slight

→ Synonyms: Weak, Fragile, Flimsy

📌 The police only have a tenuous link between the suspect and the crime.

Thwart (v)

/θwɔːrt/ | Cản trở, ngăn chặn

→ To stop something from happening

→ Synonyms: Block, Prevent, Frustrate

📌 A security guard managed to thwart the robbery attempt.

Transcend (v)

/trænˈsɛnd/ | Vượt qua, vượt xa

→ To go beyond limits

→ Synonyms: Exceed, Surpass, Outdo

📌 Great art has the power to transcend cultural barriers.

Trivial (adj)

/ˈtrɪviəl/ | Nhỏ nhặt, không đáng kể

→ Of little value or importance

→ Synonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Minor

📌 Don't waste your time worrying about such trivial matters.

Ubiquitous (adj)

/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ | Phổ biến, có mặt khắp nơi

→ Present everywhere

→ Synonyms: Omnipresent, Widespread, Pervasive

📌 Coffee shops are ubiquitous in this part of the city.

Unattainable (adj)

/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ | Không thể đạt được

→ Not able to be achieved

→ Synonyms: Impossible, Unreachable, Unfeasible

📌 Setting unattainable goals will only lead to frustration.

Uncanny (adj)

/ʌnˈkæni/ | Kỳ lạ, khó giải thích

→ Mysteriously unusual

→ Synonyms: Eerie, Strange, Weird

📌 She has an uncanny ability to predict what I am about to say.

Unclassifiable (adj)

/ˌʌnˈklæsɪfaɪəb(ə)l/ | Không thể phân loại

→ Impossible to classify into a category

→ Synonyms: Indescribable, Uncategorizable, Anomalous

📌 His musical style is unique and remains largely unclassifiable.

Unconventional (adj)

/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/ | Không theo quy ước

→ Not based on usual or traditional methods

→ Synonyms: Unorthodox, Unusual, Eccentric

📌 He is known for his unconventional teaching methods.

Undermine (v)

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/ | Phá hoại, làm suy yếu

→ To weaken or ruin something

→ Synonyms: Weaken, Sabotage, Subvert

📌 Constant criticism can undermine a child's self-confidence.

Underscore (v)

/ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/ | Nhấn mạnh

→ To emphasize something

→ Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Stress

📌 The recent report underscores the need for better healthcare.

Unequivocal (adj)

/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ | Rõ ràng, dứt khoát

→ Leaving no doubt, absolute clarity

→ Synonyms: Clear, Definite, Unambiguous

📌 The answer was an unequivocal "no" from the committee.

Unobtrusive (adj)

/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ | Khiêm tốn, kín đáo

→ Not attracting attention

→ Synonyms: Inconspicuous, Subtle, Low-key

📌 The service at the hotel was efficient and unobtrusive.

Unresolvable (adj)

/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvəb(ə)l/ | Không thể giải quyết

→ Impossible to resolve

→ Synonyms: Insoluble, Irreconcilable, Intractable

📌 The conflict between the two nations seemed unresolvable.

Untenable (adj)

/ʌnˈtɛnəbəl/ | Không thể bảo vệ

→ Unable to be defended or maintained

→ Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unjustifiable

📌 His position became untenable after the scandal was revealed.

Vacillate (v)

/ˈvæsɪleɪt/ | Dao động, lưỡng lự

→ To be indecisive, to keep changing opinion

→ Synonyms: Waver, Hesitate, Dither

📌 Her parents vacillate between pride and worry about her new job.

Validate (v)

/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ | Xác nhận, phê chuẩn

→ To confirm or prove something is true

→ Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Substantiate

📌 The data from the experiment helped to validate the theory.

Vindicate (v)

/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/ | Minh oan, bào chữa

→ To clear from blame or suspicion

→ Synonyms: Justify, Prove, Exonerate

📌 New evidence emerged that fully vindicated the accused man.

Waive (v)

/weɪv/ | Từ bỏ, miễn trừ

→ To give up voluntarily

→ Synonyms: Forgo, Relinquish, Surrender

📌 The bank agreed to waive the late payment fee this time.

Watershed (n)

/ˈwɔːtərʃɛd/ | Bước ngoặt, thời khắc quan trọng

→ A critical turning point

→ Synonyms: Turning point, Milestone, Landmark

📌 The discovery of penicillin was a watershed moment in medical history.