Cambridge 17_Test 3

compilation /ˌkɑːm.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/
E.x: A team of four was involved in the compilation of the book.

(n) sự biên soạn

subterranean /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
E.x: subterranean passages

(adj) dưới lòng đất

enclave /ˈɑːŋ.kleɪv/
E.x: Campione d'Italia is an Italian enclave in Switzerland.

(n) cộng đồng

regression /rɪˈɡreʃ.ən/
E.x: A regression has occurred in the overall political situation.

(n) sự suy thoái

empirical /emˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
E.x: This theory needs to be backed up with solid empirical data/evidence.

(adj) theo kinh nghiệm

exuberance /ɪɡˈzuː.bɚ.əns/
E.x: One thing that stands out is her exuberance and zest for life.

(n) tính cởi mở, sự phấn khích

epilogue /ˈep.ə.lɑːɡ/
E.x: An epilogue briefly describes this development in whaling after 1931.

(n) phần kết

boycott /ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/
E.x: People were urged to boycott the country's products.

(v) tẩy chay

sterile /ˈster.əl/
E.x: One of the side effects of the drug could be to make men sterile.

(adj) vô sinh, vô trùng