Education & Career Vocabulary — Exam Prep Notes (HS National Exam 2026)

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering terms related to Education and Career from the notes.

accountant (n)

A person who keeps and manages financial accounts and records for a business.

Kế toán. Bookkeeper,bookpeeping

acquire (v)

To gain possession of something; to obtain or procure.

Tiếp thu.

adapt (v)

To adjust to new conditions or settings; to make suitable.

Thay đổi cho phù hợp ,thích nghi

air traffic controller (n)

A person who directs aircraft movements in the air and at airports.

Kiểm soát viên ko lưu. Flight controller

analyse (v)

To examine something in detail in order to understand it or to break it down into components.

Phân tích

application (n)

A formal request (or form) to obtain a job, place, or permission.

Đơn ứng tuyển.

application letter (n)

A letter written to apply for a job or position.

Đơn ứng tuyển.

architect (n)

A person who designs buildings and oversees their construction.

Kiến trúc sư.designer

arrest (v)

To seize a person by legal authority; to detain someone.

Bắt giữ.pull in

autobiography (n)

A written account of a person’s own life.

Tự Truyện.

automate (v)

To make a process operate automatically using machines or technology.

Tự động hóa

bachelor's degree (n)

An undergraduate academic degree earned after completing a program of study.

Bằng cử nhân

bank clerk (n)

A bank employee who handles routine financial services and transactions.

Nhân viên ngân hàng

bonus (n)

An extra payment or reward beyond regular wages.

Tiền thưởng

bookkeeping (n)

The activity of recording financial transactions and maintaining financial records.

Làm sổ sách.

boost (v)

To increase or improve something.

Tăng cường,cải thiện

broaden (v)

To widen or expand something, such as a skill or knowledge.

Mở mang,mở rộng

brush up (v)

To refresh or improve one’s knowledge or skills.

Ôn lại ,học lại

candidate (n)

A person who applies for a job or position; an applicant.

Ứng viên

casual (adj)

Not formal; temporary or incidental; relating to everyday use.

Theo thời vụ ,tạm thời

catch-up meeting (n)

A meeting to update colleagues on progress and developments.

Cuộc họp nhanh cập nhật tình hình.

Briefing

certificate (n)

An official document proving that someone has achieved a certain skill or qualification.

Chứng chỉ

Diploma

challenging (adj)

Difficult or demanding; requiring effort and determination.

Thách thức

Dificult,tough,perplexing ,hard,demanding

character (n)

The combination of qualities or traits that form a person’s personality.

Phẩm chất,đặc điểm,tính cách

childminder (n)

A person who looks after children in the absence of their parents (nanny).

Người trông trẻ

collaboration (n)

Working jointly with others to achieve a common goal; cooperation.

Sự hợp tác

combat (v)

To fight against something; to tackle or address a problem.

Đấu tranh,phòng chống,xử lý

Fight,oppose,adress/tackle

commit (v)

To dedicate oneself to a cause or task; to be loyal or devoted.

Cam kết,theo đuổi,cống hiến

complex (adj)

Complicated or intricate; not simple.

Phức tạp

confident (adj)

Having self-assurance; sure of oneself.

Tự tin

construction manager (n)

A person who oversees and manages construction projects on site.

Quản lí thi công,công trình

cooperative (adj)

Có tính hợp tác ,collaborative

creative (adj)

Having the ability to think of new and original ideas; imaginative.

Sáng tạo

Innovative, inventive,ingenious

critical thinking (n)

The objective analysis and evaluation of information to form a judgment.

Tư duy phản biện

Analytical thinking

curious (adj)

Eager to know or learn; inquisitive.

Tò mò ,ham học hỏi,

curriculum vitae (CV) (n)

A summary of one’s education, work experience, and qualifications (resume).

Sơ yếu lí lịch

cut down on (v)

To reduce the amount of something.

Cắt giảm,giảm bớt

Reduce,alleviate,mitigate,decline,decrease

CV (n)

Curriculum vitae; a document outlining a person’s education and experience (resume).

database (n)

An organized collection of data stored for access and management.

Cơ Sở dữ liệu

deadline (n)

A specific point in time by which something must be finished.

Hạn chót ,time limit

decisive (adj)

Able to make clear, quick decisions; determined. Resolute

Quyết đoán

dedicated (adj)

Devoted to a task or cause; committed.

Tận tâm

degree (n)

An academic qualification awarded upon completion of a program of study.

Bằng cấp

detect (v)

To discover or identify the presence of something.

Phát hiện

discipline (n)

A branch of knowledge or field of study; or self-control and order.

Tính kỷ luật

distance learning (n)

Learning that takes place remotely, often online.

Học từ xa

distraction (n)

Something that diverts attention away from a task.

Sự phân tâm

employ (v)

To hire someone to perform a job.

Tuyển dụng. take on

enormous (adj)

Very large in size or extent.

To lớn

enrol (v)

To register or enroll in a course or program.

Đăng kí,tham gia

entrepreneur (n)

A person who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks.

Doanh nhân,người khởi nghiệp

fascinate (v)

To attract and hold the interest or attention of someone.

Lôi cuốn,làm thích thú

Attract,charm ,captivate,lure,appeal

feedback (n)

Information about performance or behavior used for improvement.

Ý kiến phản hồi

Response,comment

field (n)

An area of study or a particular branch of work.

Lĩnh vực

flexible (adj)

Able to be easily modified or adapted; not rigid.

Linh hoạt,adaptable

fluent (adj)

Able to express oneself easily and smoothly in a language.

Trôi chảy lưu loát

Artuculate

footstep (n)

A path or example set by someone else to follow; tradition.

Bước chân; truyền thống gia đình

fulfilment (n)

A sense of satisfaction from achieving goals.

Sự hài lòng

get on with (v)

To have a good relationship with someone or to continue doing something well.

Hòa hợp với

Get a long with

glitch (n)

A small, usually temporary fault in a system.

Sự cố lỹ thuật

go in for (v)

To choose to participate in something or pursue a course.

Đam mê,theo đuổi,tham gia

governess (n)

A woman employed to teach and educate children in the home.

Gia sư ,tutor

hardship (n)

Difficulties or suffering due to challenging circumstances.

Sự khó khăn,vất vả

high-volume/ high-value (adj)

Large in quantity or value; substantial scale or importance.

Số lượng lớn

implement (v)

To put into effect a plan, policy, or system; to execute.

Ứng dụng ,đưa vào sử dụng

imprison (v)

To put someone in prison or confinement.

Giam cầm,cầm tù

in demand (adj)

In high demand; sought after by employers or customers.

Có nhu cầu,được mong muốn

informed (adj)

Having reliable information or knowledge about something.

Có kiến thức,đầy đủ thông tin

insight (n)

Deep understanding of a person or thing; clear discernment.

Sự nhận thức sâu sắc

inspiration (n)

Something that motivates or stimulates creative activity.

Nguồn cảm hứng

intelligence (n)

The ability to learn, reason, and understand; or information networks.

internship (n)

A period of supervised practical training, usually part of a course.

Kì thực tập,apprenticeship

investigate (v)

To study or examine something systematically; to conduct research.

Khảo sát ,nghiên cứu

isolation (n)

The state of being separated from others; solitude.

Sự cô lập,seclusion

knowledge (n)

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or study.

Kiến thức

learning community (np)

A group of students and educators engaged in shared learning.

Cộng đồng học tập

legacy (n)

Something handed down from the past, such as assets or traditions.

Gia tài

lifelong learning (n)

Ongoing, voluntary, and self-must-sponsored education throughout life.

Học tập suốt đời

literacy (n)

Ability to read and write; general knowledge or competence in a field.

Hiểu biết sâu

live up to (phrasal)

To meet or fulfill expectations or standards.

Làm theo sự mong muốn,kỳ vọng

look down on

To regard someone with disrespect or contempt.

Khinh thường

look up to (phr v)

To admire and respect someone.

Ngưỡng mộ

maintain (v)

To keep something in good condition; to continue or sustain.

Duy trì

martial art (n)

A system of combat disciplines; e.g., karate, judo.

Võ thuật

master (v)

To become highly skilled at something; to learn thoroughly.

Thành thạo

multitasking (n)

The ability to handle several tasks at the same time.

Tính đa nhiệm.simultaneous tasks

night school (n)

Classes held in the evening for adults or non-traditional students

Lớp học buổi tối

nine-to-five

Relating to standard daytime office hours.

Giờ hành chính

obsolete (adj)

Out of date; no longer in use.

on-the-job training (n)

Training that occurs while working, usually under supervision.

overtime (adv)

Time worked beyond the regular working hours; extra pay for it.

pace (n)

The speed or rate at which someone or something moves.

part-time (adj)

Not full-time; fewer hours than a full-time job.

passion (n)

Intense enthusiasm or strong interest in something.

perform (v)

To carry out an action or task; to execute.

position (n)

A job or role within an organization.

proactive (adj)

Tending to anticipate problems and act before they occur.

problem-solving (n)

The ability to find solutions to difficulties and obstacles.

process (v)

To perform a series of actions to achieve a result; to handle.

proficiency (n)

A high level of competence or skill in a particular area.