[SPRINGBOARD] Từ vựng hay gặp - P1

capacious (adj) /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

rộng rãi, nhiều không gian
[having a lot of space inside]
The library’s ~ reading room, with its high ceilings and numerous shelves, could comfortably accommodate dozens of students at a time.
(Synonym: spacious, roomy, expansive; Antonym: cramped; confined; narrow)

ludicrous (adj) /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

lố bịch, buồn cười
[so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous]
The idea that aliens built the ancient pyramids is absolutely ~.
(Synonym: farcical, ridiculous; Antonym: rational, reasonable, plausible, sensible)

orthodox (adj) /ˈɔːθədɒks/

chính thống, truyền thống
[conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved]
~ economic theory has failed to explain the role of technological change in society.
(Synonym: traditional, conventional; Antonym: unconventional)

capitulate (v) /kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt/

đầu hàng, nhượng bộ
[cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender]
Faced with overwhelming odds, the army had no choice but to ~.
(Synonym: surrender, concede; Antonym: oppose, resist)

exonerate (v) /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

giải oan, tha bổng
[to absolve someone from blame or fault, especially after due consideration of the case]
The new evidence helped to ~ the wrongly accused man.
(Synonym: acquit, absolve; Antonym: accuse, blame, charge, convict, incriminate)

impoverished (adj) /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃt/

nghèo khó, kiệt quệ
[made poor; deprived of strength or vitality]
The once-thriving town had become ~ after the factory closed.
(Synonym: destitute, impecunious, penurious, indigent; Antonym: wealthy, affluent, rich)

preclude (v) /prɪˈkluːd/

ngăn ngừa, làm cho không thể xảy ra
[to prevent from happening; make impossible]
Her lack of qualifications ~s her from applying for the managerial position.
(Synonym: prevent, obviate, hinder, forestall; Antonym: allow, encourage, facilitate)

impromptu (adj/adv) /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/

ứng khẩu, không chuẩn bị trước
[done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed]
His ~ speech at the wedding left everyone in tears.
(Synonym: offhand, unscripted)

ostentatious (adj) /ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs/

phô trương, khoe khoang
[characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice]
The billionaire’s ~ display of wealth was evident in his gold-plated car.
(Synonym: extravagant, flamboyant, gaudy, classy; Antonym: modest)

precocious (adj) /prɪˈkəʊʃəs/

sớm phát triển, sớm thông minh, già dặn
[having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual]
The ~ child could read and write before she started kindergarten.
(Synonym: bright, cocky)

devour (v) /dɪˈvaʊə(r)/

ăn ngấu nghiến, nuốt chửng
[to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly]
The hungry lion began to ~ its prey within seconds.
(Synonym: absorb, eat, gobble, ingest)

magnate (n) /ˈmæɡneɪt/

người quyền quý, người có thế lực
[a wealthy and influential person, especially in business]
The media mogul was a ~ who controlled several major news networks.
(Synonym: aristocrat, mogul)

palliative (adj/n) /ˈpæliətɪv/

giảm nhẹ, xoa dịu (thường liên quan đến y học)
[relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition]
The doctor prescribed a ~ treatment to help manage the patient’s pain.
(Synonym: remedial, therapeutic, curative; Antonym: hurtful)

scapegoat (n) /ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/

người làm bia đỡ đạn, người bị đổ lỗi
[a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others]
In times of crisis, leaders often look for a ~ to blame for their failures.
(Synonym: fall guy)

underscore (v) /ˌʌndəˈskɔː(r)/

nhấn mạnh, làm nổi bật
[to emphasize (something)]
The report ~s the importance of cybersecurity in protecting personal information.
(Synonym: highlight, indicate, accentuate)

upheaval (n) /ʌpˈhiːvl/

biến động, thay đổi đột ngột
[a violent or sudden change or disruption to something]
The political ~ in the country led to massive protests and demonstrations.
(Synonym: cataclysm, disaster, turmoil, tumult)

anecdote (n) /ˈænɪkdəʊt/

giai thoại, câu chuyện ngắn thú vị
[a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person]
He shared a funny ~ about his childhood during the family gathering.
(Synonym: tale, narration)

dexterity (n) /dekˈsterəti/

sự khéo léo, tài khéo tay
[skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands]
The pianist’s ~ was evident in the intricate and flawless performance.
(Synonym: artistry, finesse, know-how, proficiency; Antonym: ineptitude, incapacity)

scrupulous (adj) /ˈskruːpjələs/

tỉ mỉ, cẩn thận, chu đáo
[diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details]
The ~ investigator double-checked every detail to ensure the case was solved correctly.
(Synonym: conscientious, fastidious, meticulous; Antonym: lenient, unscrupulous, careless)

pathology (n) /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

bệnh lý học, bệnh lý
[the scientific study of disease; a pathological condition]
The study of ~ is crucial in understanding diseases and their effects on the human body.

autonomy (n) /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

tự chủ, tự quản, tự trị
[the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere]
The region’s ~ allowed it to govern itself independently from the central government.
(Synonym: freedom, self-government)

novelty (n) /ˈnɒvlti/

sự mới lạ, mới mẻ
[the quality of being new, original, or unusual]
The ~ of the new gadget quickly wore off after a few weeks of use.

extrapolate (v) /ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/

suy luận, suy đoán
[to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information]
By analyzing current trends, economists can ~ future market behaviors.
(Synonym: deduce)

incongruous (adj) /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

không hợp, không phù hợp
[not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something]
The bright neon sign looked ~ in the quaint, historic village.
(Synonym: incompatible, incoherent, contradictory; Antonym: congruous, compatible)

malady (n) /ˈmælədi/

bệnh tật, căn bệnh
[a disease or ailment]
The persistent cough was a symptom of a more serious ~ that needed medical attention.
(Synonym: disease, ailment, blight)

palpable (adj) /ˈpælpəbl/

rõ ràng, có thể chạm được
[able to be touched or felt; tangible]
The tension in the room was ~ as everyone awaited the announcement.
(Synonym: apparent, discernible, distinct, noticeable, perceptible; Antonym: vague, ambiguous, imperceptible, obscure)

scrutinize (v) /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

nghiên cứu kỹ lưỡng, xem xét cẩn thận
[to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly]
The detective had to ~ every piece of evidence to solve the mystery.
(Synonym: analyze, dissect, probe)

unfettered (adj) /ʌnˈfetəd/

không bị ràng buộc, tự do
[not confined or restricted]
The artist enjoyed an ~ creative process, free from any restrictions.
(Antonym: fettered, restricted)

perusal (n) /pəˈruːzl/

sự đọc, sự xem xét
[the action of reading or examining something]
After a thorough ~ of the document, she found several errors that needed correction.

idiosyncratic (adj) /ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

đặc trưng, riêng biệt
[relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual]
His ~ approach to problem-solving often led to innovative solutions.
(Synonym: characteristic, distinctive, individual)

magnum opus (n) /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/

tác phẩm điển hình, tác phẩm vĩ đại nhất của một tác giả
[the greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer]
The author’s latest novel was hailed as his ~, a true masterpiece.

epiphany (n) /ɪˈpɪfəni/

sự hiểu biết, sự lộ ra
[a moment of sudden revelation or insight]
She had an ~ about her career path while hiking alone in the mountains.
(Synonym: flash, insight, realization)

morose (adj) /məˈrəʊs/

buồn rầu, ủ rũ
[sullen and ill-tempered]
After hearing the bad news, he became ~ and withdrawn for the rest of the day.
(Synonym: sullen, ill-tempered, gloomy, melancholy, dour; Antonym: cheerful, content, jubilant, joyful)

repository (n) /rɪˈpɒzətri/

kho, nơi lưu trữ
[a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored]
The library served as a vast ~ of knowledge and resources for the community.
(Synonym: archive, storehouse)

paradox (n) /ˈpærədɒks/

mâu thuẫn, nghịch lý
[a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true]
It’s a ~ that technology, which is meant to connect us, can sometimes make us feel more isolated.

relinquish (v) /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

từ bỏ, từ chối
[to voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up]
She decided to ~ her managerial role to spend more time with her family.
(Synonym: abandon, cede, renounce; Antonym: assert)

unscathed (adj) /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

không tổn thương, không hại
[without suffering any injury, damage, or harm]
Remarkably, he emerged ~ from the car accident.
(Synonym: unharmed, untouched)

charlatan (n) /ˈʃɑːlətən/

kẻ lừa đảo, kẻ giả mạo
[a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud]
The so-called “doctor” was exposed as a ~ who had no medical training.

utilitarian (adj) /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteəriən/

tiện dụng, có ích
[designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive]
The design of the building was strictly ~, focusing solely on functionality rather than aesthetics.
(Synonym: functional, practicable)

be out of one’s depth (idiom) /biː aʊt əv wʌnz depθ/

không hiểu biết, không giỏi vấn đề gì
[to be in a situation that is too difficult to handle or understand]
He realized he was ~ when the conversation turned to advanced quantum physics.

bite off more than you can chew (idiom) /baɪt ɒf mɔː(r) ðən ju kən tʃuː/

làm quá nhiều việc, vượt quá khả năng
[to try to do too much or take on a task that is too big or difficult]
She ~ by agreeing to organize the entire event by herself.

bite the bullet (idiom) /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/

chịu đựng, kiên nhẫn
[to endure a painful or unpleasant situation with courage and resolve]
Despite his fear of needles, he decided to ~ and get the vaccination.

party animal (idiom) /ˈpɑːti ˈænɪml/

người thích tiệc tùng
[a person who loves going to parties and enjoys socializing]
He’s known as the ~ of the group, always looking for the next celebration.

paint the town red (idiom) /peɪnt ðə taʊn red/

đi chơi vui vẻ, tận hưởng cuộc sống
[to go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly; to go out and have a wild time, often drinking and dancing]
After winning the championship, the team decided to ~ in celebration.

be in full swing (idiom) /biː ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/

đang ở giai đoạn sôi động nhất
[to be at the peak of activity or excitement]
The holiday festivities were ~, with music, dancing, and laughter everywhere.

have a sweet tooth (idiom) /həv ə swiːt tuːθ/

thích ăn ngọt
[to have a strong liking for sweet foods]
She definitely ~, always reaching for chocolates and desserts.

go bananas (idiom) /ɡəʊ bəˈnɑːnəz/

tức giận, phát cuồng
[to become extremely angry, excited, or crazy]
When he found out he won the lottery, he ~ with excitement.

green thumb (idiom) /ɡriːn θʌm/

tài năng trong việc trồng cây, làm vườn
[a natural talent for gardening or the ability to make plants grow well]
Her garden is flourishing thanks to her ~ and dedication.

smell a rat (idiom) /smel ə ræt/

nghi ngờ có điều gì không ổn
[to suspect that something is wrong or suspicious]
When I saw the suspicious activity, I immediately began to ~.

tread/walk a tightrope (idiom) /tred / wɔːk ə ˈtaɪtrəʊp/

đối phó với tình huống khó khăn
[to navigate a situation that involves a delicate balance or requires great care]
*As the new CEO, she had to ~ between keeping investors happy and supporting her employee