Unit 6

accede

to agree to a request or demand; to assume a position of power or authority

đồng ý, chấp nhận

brandish

to wave or flourish sth (especially a weapon) in a threatening or dramatic way

vung, khua (vũ khí)

deft

skillful, quick, and clever in movement or action

khéo léo, nhanh nhẹn

explicit

stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

rõ ràng, dứt khoát

destitute

extremely poor; lacking the basic necessities of life (such as food, shelter, clothing. Can also mean completely lacking sth

nghèo khổ, thiếu thốn hoàn toàn

extirpate

to completely destroy or remove sth (often sth harmful)

diệt trừ, nhổ tận gốc

inopportune

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

không đúng lúc

ironic

suggesting an outcome that is opposite to what is expected; expressing meaning through words that signify the opposite

mỉa mai, châm biếm

musty

stale, moldy, or smelling damp; outdated or old-fashioned

ẩm mốc, lỗi thời

officious

meddling; too eager to offer unwanted help or advice

lăng xăng, nhiều chuyện

ominous

giving the impression that sth bad or unpleasant is going to happen

điềm xấu

pinnacle

the highest point, peak, or greatest achievement

đỉnh cao

premeditated

planned or thought out beforehand, often referring to crimes or actions

có tính toán trước

rampant

growing, spreading, or existing unchecked; unrestrained

tràn lan, không kiểm soát

solace

(n.) comfort in a time of distress
(v.) to give comfort

an ủi

stately

dignified, majestic, and grand in appearance or manner

trang nghiêm, uy nghi

supple

easily bendable; adaptable and flexible

dẻo, linh hoạt

suppress

to put an end to sth by force; to prevent from being expressed

đàn áp, ngăn chặn

venal

open to bribery; motivated by greed or corruption

dễ hối lộ, vụ lợi