Personal feelings

thrilled

* thrill (n)
* to be thrilled at the chance of soing sth.
* it gives somebody a big thrill to do sth.

e.g: It always gives me a big __**thrill**__ to go somewhere I’ve never been to before.

(adj)

extremely happy about something.

eager

* to be eager to do sth

e.g: I’m always eager to go to new places.

(adj)

excited (about)

terrific /təˈrɪf.ɪk/

* terrific views

e.g: I would love to go to the mountains because of the terrific views there.

(adj)

very good.

intriguing  /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/

* to find sth (rather) intriguing.

e.g: Plus, I get to stay with the local people whose life I found rather intriguing.

(adj)

very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious.

appreciation

* to give somebody (newfound) appreciation for sth.

e.g: I can already imagine the trip giving me a newfound __**appreciation**__ for what I have.

(n)

the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described.

newfound

e.g: I can already imagine the trip giving me a __**newfound**__ appreciation for what I have.

only recently happening, discovered, or beginning to exist

shrug

* To shrug sth off

e.g: I know some people just __**shrug**__ it off because there’s nothing you can do anyway.

(v)

to raise your shoulders to express that you do not know, do not care, or are not sure about something.

tolerate

* Tolerance (n)
* To tolerate sth
* To have no tolerance for sth.

e.g: … But I can never tolerate it (I have no tolerance for it)

(v)

stand, to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions

bizarre

e.g: The most __**bizarre**__ thing is *(I find it bizarre)* that they are building new roads to reduce traffic jams, but somehow the construction of these roads is making it even worse.

(adj)

very strange and unusual.

frustrating /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪŋ/

* it’s very frustrating to do sth.

e.g: It’s very __**frustrating**__ to wait on the road for hours just to get to your destination.

(adj)

making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want.

(absolutely) furious

e.g: Just imagine how __**absolutely furious**__ I was.

extremely angry.

dedicated

* dedication (n)
* Remain utterly/truly dedicated to sth.

e.g: They are artists who have been __**utterly dedicated to**__ cultivating and perfecting their ability.

(adj)

believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it.

Critique  /krɪˈtiːk/

* Criticism (n)
* Criticise (v)
* Critique of one’s performance
* To receive severe criticism from someone.

e.g: They acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses through __**critiques**__ of their performance and strive for excellence.

(n)

a report of something such as a political situation or system, or a person's work or ideas, that examines it and provides a judgment, especially a negative one.

Barely

* Bare (adj)

e.g: These people have gone a long way to stardom and they __**barely**__ disappoint their loving fans.

(adv)

by the smallest amount.

Disappoint

* Disappointment (n)
* Disappointed (adj)
* Disappointing (adj)
* A sense of disappointment
* To someone’s great disappointment: trước sự… lớn của ai đó.

e.g: These people have gone a long way to stardom and they barely __**disappoint**__ their loving fans.

(v)

to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy.

Virtue  /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

* Virtuous (adj) = Irreproachable (adj)
* To live an entirely virtuous life.

e.g: They are lacking of talent, a __**virtuous**__ life and motivational spirit, and unfortunately, they desire their fame.

(n)

a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good.

disturbing

* Disturbance (n)
* Disturb (v)
* Provoke serious disturbance
* Cause a slight/minor/considerable disturbance to sth

e.g: They will do whatever it takes, even the most __**disturbing**__ things like involving in a sexual affair, or publicly insulting a predecessor to get their names in the front-page news.

(adj)

making you feel worried or upset

insult

* insult (n)
* Insulting (adj)
* Publicly insult someone
* An ultimate/deliberate/personal insult to sb/sth

e.g: They will do whatever it takes, even the most disturbing things like involving in a sexual affair, or publicly __**insulting**__ a predecessor to get their names in the front-page news.

(v)

to say or do something to someone that is rude or offensive

significance

* (In)significant (adj)
* (In)significance (n)
* To prove highly significant for sth: chứng minh có ý nghĩa … cho cái gì
* To have immense/enormous/profound significance to/for sth
* To be of little/no significance to/for sth.

e.g: The kind of accomplishment that made people well-known in the past is __**significantly**__ different from the one these days.

(adj)

important or noticeable.

skilled

* skillful (adj)
* skill (n)
* Skillfulness (adj)
* To be exceptionally skilled: có … đặc biệt

e.g: If people today want to become celebrities they have to be exceptionally __**skilled**__ and talented.

(adj)

having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well.

Capability

* Capable (adj)
* Incapable (adj)
* Be potential capable of doing sth = Have potential capability for doing sth.

e.g: People in the modern age have much more potential __**capability**__ and opportunities than the ones in the past.

(n)

the ability to do something.

Somehow

* Somehow or other: miêu tả điều gì không chắc chắn.

e.g: Hence the road to fame and success nowadays is __**somehow**__ more challenging than it used to be in the past.

(adv)

in a way or by some means that is not known or not stated.

Challenging

* Challenge (n)
* To pose/present an enormous/radical challenge: đưa ra một … lớn/căn bản.

e.g: Hence the road to fame and success nowadays is somehow more __**challenging**__ than it used to be in the past.

difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination

acknowledge

e.g: They __**acknowledge**__ their strengths and weaknesses through critiques of their performance and strive for excellence.

to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something.

strive

e.g: They acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses through critiques of their performance and __**strive**__ for excellence.

(v)

to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties.

predecessor  /ˈpriː.dɪˌses.ər/.

e.g: They will do whatever it takes, even the most disturbing things like involving in a sexual affair, or publicly insulting a __**predecessor**__ to get their names in the front-page news.

someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series.

accomplishment

e.g: The kind of __**accomplishment**__ that made people well-known in the past is significantly different from the one these days.

something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort.

stardom

e.g: These people have gone a long way to __**stardom**__ and they barely disappoint their loving fans.

(n)

the quality of being famous, especially for being a singer, actor, etc.

vibrant

* vibrant cities.

e.g: They can gain VIP access to luxurious places in the most vibrant cities and they are generally treated very well.

(n)

energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm.

Inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

* inclination
* To be inclined to do sth
* By inclination: theo thiên hướng
* To show the (slightest) inclination to do sth: thể hiện một chút khuynh hướng làm gì đó.

e.g: If they are inclined to support charities and social causes, famous people can take advantage of their reputation to raise awareness of these issues among general public.

(adj)

likely or wanting to do something

Desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/

* Despair (n)
* Desperate (adj)
* In despair
* To push someone into the depths of despair: chìm trong sự
* To be utterly desperate about sth:

e.g: Even when they just want to go for a walk or get a coffee, they have to __**desperately**__ hide from fans’ camera flashes.

(adv)

in a way that shows you are frightened and  ready to try anything to change a situation, tuyệt vọng.

creativity

* creative (adj)
* create (v)
* Creator (n)
* Creation (n)
* Scope for creativity: không gian/phạm vi…
* Inhabit/stifle creativity: phát triển/bóp nghẹt sự…

e.g: Being famous is also a burden for some artists’ creativity.

the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas.

assumption

* assume (v)
* Make an assumption.
* On the fundamental/underlying/implicit assumption that…: với một … căn bản/tiềm ẩn/tiềm tàng rằng…

e.g: Many people assume that being an artist is easy but in fact, the underlying pressure is mentally draining.

(n)

something that you accept as true without question or proof.

bound

* To be bound to do sth

e.g: They are __**bound**__ to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and drug abuse.

(adj)

certain or extremely likely to happen.

tolerate

* Tolerance (n)
* (in)tolerably (adv)
* (in)tolerable (adj)
* Show great/remarkable tolerance toward someone/sth: thể hiện … đáng kinh ngạc.

e.g: The media sometimes abuse their power to highlight shortcomings in others’ private lives __**intolerably**__.

(v)

to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions

forum

* Attend an online forum on sth

e.g: They make up unreal stories in online tabloids or __**forums**__ to attract curious readers.

(n)

a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest.

Curious

* Curiosity (n)
* Out of curiosity: vì…
* To awake/arouse insatiable curiosity: Khơi gợi sự… không thế thỏa mãn được
* A idle curiosity = no particular reason.

e.g: They make up unreal stories in online tabloids or forums to attract __**curious**__ readers.

(adj)

interested in learning about people or things around you

Bias

* Biased, unbiased (adj)
* To be biased towards sth/someone
* A biased information/sources/press reports: Thông tin/nguồn tin/thông cáo báo chí mang tính…

e.g: Therefore, their articles are usually __**biased**__ and way too crude when talking about celebrities’ intimate issues.

(n)

the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment.

crude = vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

* crude (n)
* crudely (adj)
* Crude jokes/language

e.g: Therefore, their articles are usually biased and way too __**crude**__ when talking about celebrities’ intimate issues.

(adj)

rude and offensive

intimate

* Intimacy (n)
* Intimate issues
* To be on intimate terms with someone= have a close relationship with sb.

e.g: Therefore, their articles are usually biased and way too crude when talking about celebrities’ __**intimate**__ issues.

(adj)

having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship .

abuse

e.g: The media sometimes __**abuse**__ their power to highlight shortcomings in others’ private lives intolerably.

(v).

to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong.

tabloid

e.g: They make up unreal stories in online __**tabloids**__ or forums to attract curious readers.

(of or relating to) a type of popular newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short,  simple reports

hound

e.g: Celebrities often have little privacy and can be __**hounded**__ by the paparazzi.

to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them

obsession

* Obsess (v)
* Obsessed (adj)
* Have an unhealthy obsession with sth.

e.g: Silicon Valley __**has an unhealthy obsession with**__ being at the top.

(n)

something or someone that you think about all the time.

legend

* Legendary (adj)
* Become a living legend

e.g: We’ve canonized Steve Jobs and idolize __**living legends**__ like Mark Zuckerberg.

(n)

a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person.

Despair

* Desperate (adj)
* A deep sense of despair
* In despair
* To fall into despair

e.g: How many articles are about companies who are __**falling into despair**__?

(n)

the feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation.

magnitude /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tʃuːd/

* (By) an order of magnitude: số lượng lớn (gấp hàng chục lần)

e.g: I’ve had friends whose startups have grown much larger and more successful than mine, made __**orders of magnitude**__ more money, and I’ve felt envy at times.

(n)

the large size or importance of something

Contemplate

* Contemplation (n)
* To be in deep contemplation: trong dòng suy nghĩ sâu sắc

e.g: I’ve seen other friends obsessed with keeping up with the startup Joneses, abandoning __**being in deep contemplation**__ about their life purpose to impatiently seek success, money and status as quickly as possible.

(v)

to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

contend

* contender (n): Ứng cử viên
* Contend that = maintain that
* Contend with sb for sth: đối mặt với ai đó vì điều gì.

e.g: I would __**contend**__ that I’ve contributed to it myself.

(v)

to say that something is true or is a fact; to state as the truth; claim.

Hopefully

* Hope (n)
* Hopeful (adj)
* Hope against hope (idiom): còn nước còn tát.
* Hope for the best (idiom): hope that sth will happen successfully
* Fervent/great/considerable hope: niềm tin mãnh liệt

e.g: If we reach the next revenue milestone, __**hopefully**__, the situation will be better.

(adv)

used, often at the start of a sentence, to express what you would like to happen; in a hopeful way

dull

* Dullness (n)
* To find sth deadly/stupefyingly dull

e.g: You might feel great for five minutes, but afterwards, that just would soon become __**stupefyingly dull**__ and irrelevant and you will strive for a newer, higher standard.

(adj)

not interesting or exciting in any way.

Irrelevant

* Relevant (adj)
* Relevance (n) >< Irrelevance (n)
* To be of particular relevance to sth/someone
* To appear utterly/wholly irrelevant to someone/something: hoàn toàn …. đến ai cái gì.

e.g: You might feel great for five minutes, but afterwards, that just would soon become stupefyingly dull and __**irrelevant**__ and you will strive for a newer, higher standard.

(adj)

not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important

grief

* Share common joys and griefs
* To be stricken with deep grief for sb/at sth
* To come to terms with inconsolable/considerable grief.

e.g: I’d feel any better than I do now, well, that was earth-shattering, even though I’d been stricken with the same deep __**grief**__, feeling high and returned to earth every time.

(n)

very great sadness, especially at the death of someone

canonize

e.g: We’ve __**canonized**__ Steve Jobs and idolize living legends like Mark Zuckerberg.

(v)

to praise and admire someone very much, especially in a way that is too much or that they do not deserve.

subtly

e.g: At events I always hear not-so-__**subtly**__ masked bragging about who is experiencing the most growth, having the most fun with their startup.

(adv)

in a way that is small and difficult to notice or describe, but important.

brag

e.g: At events I always hear not-so-subtly masked __**bragging**__ about who is experiencing the most growth, having the most fun with their startup.

(v)

to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own.

earth-shattering

e.g: I’d feel any better than I do now, well, that was __**earth-shattering**__, even though I’d been stricken with the same deep grief, feeling high and returned to earth every time.

(adj)

extremely important, interesting, or surprising, long trời lở đất.

novelty

* novel (adj)


* Sheer novelty wears off: … tuyệt đối không còn nữa
* To be sth of a novelty: trở thành cái gì đó…

e.g: I believe that the __**novelty**__ of genetic enhancement has been well-known and drawn a lot of favourable comments from most people.

(n)

the quality of being new and unusual.

Contradiction

* Contradict (v)
* A contradiction in terms: sự … về mặt.
* A flagrant/obvious/manifest contradiction
* A basic/fundamental contradiction: … cơ bản
* To flatly contradict sth: … hoàn toàn với cái gì.

e.g: Although this is a quite promising field, there are some studies that __**flatly contradict**__ the proposed benefit of this technique.

(n)

the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong.

vague  /veɪɡ/

* vagueness (n)
* To remain somewhat/notoriously vague: vẫn còn một chút rất …

e.g: The term “genetic research” __**somehow remains vague**__ and cause considerable confusion to the general public.

(adj)

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided

confusion

* Confuse (v)
* Cause considerable confusion to someone

e.g: The term “genetic research” somehow remains vague and __**causes considerable confusion to**__ the general public.

(n)

a situation in which people do not understand what is happening, what they should do or who someone or something is.

evaluation

* Evaluate (v)
* To carry out a comprehensive/throughout evaluation: thực hiện … toàn diện
* To attempt to critically evaluate sth: nỗ lực … cái gì một cách kỹ lưỡng.

e.g: All in all, a __**thorough evaluation**__ about the pros and cons of this field should be carried out and possible health risks should be considered with great caution.

(n)

the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

caution

* cautious (adj)
* With great caution: một cách cẩn thận

e.g: All in all, a thorough evaluation about the pros and cons of this field should be carried out and possible health risks should be considered with __**great caution**__.

(n)

great care and attention; advice or a warning

favourable

* favour (n)
* Draw favourable comments from someone: nhận lại những lời nhận xét tốt từ ai đó
* Make a favourable impression on someone: gây ấn tượng tốt với ai.

*e.g:* I believe that the novelty of genetic enhancement has been well-known and drawn a lot of __**favourable**__ comments from most people.

showing that you like or approve of someone or something; giving you an advantage or more chance of success.

overwhelm

* Overwhelming (adj)
* Overwhelmingly (adv)
* To overwhelmingly develop: phát triển …

*e.g:* Because genetic research can be __**overwhelmingly**__ developed to aid human well-being and that emphasizes the urgent necessity of financial support from both governments and private companies that are interested in this topic.

(v)

to be too much to deal with; choáng ngợp, chóng mặt

necessity

* Necessary (adj) >< Unnecessary (adj)
* Necessitate (v)
* A fundamental necessity of life: một điều thiết yếu trong cs
* Emphasize the urgent necessity of sth: nhấn mạnh sự … của cái gì.

e.g: Because genetic research can be overwhelmingly developed to aid human well-being and that __**emphasizes the**__ __**urgent necessity**__ of financial support from both governments and private companies that are interested in this topic.

(n)

the need for something.

Viewpoint

* Express/put forward different viewpoints: đưa ra những … khác nhau
* From a purely + social/pollical/commercial viewpoint: xét từ khía cạnh hoàn toàn mang tính xã hội/chính trị/thương mại.

e.g: __**From a purely social viewpoint**__, it guarantees that the governments are responsible for everyone’s benefits while more funds can be generated from private companies.

(n)

a point of view.

partial

* Partially (adv)
* To be a partial solution to sth

*e.g*: It also ensures that there will be a __**partial**__ competition which is a sure way to generate advancements and results quicker.

(adj)

not complete.

Solely

* Sole (adj)

e.g: The opportunities and responsibilities will not __**solely**__ depend on either the government or the companies.

(adv)

only and not involving anyone or anything else.

stunning

* Stun (v): làm ai ngỡ ngàng = astound.
* To stun into silence: choáng váng tới mức im lặng

e.g:

(adj)

extremely beautiful or attractive

gut

* Gutted (adj): very disappointed
* Gut (adj): cảm tính
* Have the gut to do sth
* A gut feeling/instinct: linh cảm
* To be gutted

e.g:

(n)

the long tube in the body of a person or animal, through which food moves during the process of digesting food; courage in dealing with danger or uncertainty.

Probably

* Probability (n)
* Probable (adj)
* A high degree of probability: xác suất cao
* To have high/increased/strong probability: to be likely to happen
* In all probability: It is very likely that…
* On the balance of probability: xem xét những chứng cứ và đưa ra lời giải thích thỏa đáng

e.g:

(adv)

used to mean that something is very likely.

Boast

* Boast (n)
* Proudly boast sth (ko dùng ở httd): tự hào về việc có cái gì đó tốt.

e.g:

(v)

to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own

Terrific

* Terror (n)
* Terrified (adj)
* Terrify (v)
* Terribly (adv)
* To be absolutely terrific
* A feeling of sheer/pure terror
* In extreme terror.

e.g:

(adj)

very good

Enjoyable

* Enjoy (n)
* A thoroughly enjoyable experience
* To be highly/enormously/thoroughly/immensely/tremendously enjoyable: vô cùng …

e.g:

(adj)

making you feel happy.

fond

* To be/grow fond of someone/doing sth:

e.g:

(adj)

to like someone or something very much.

medieval /ˌmed.ˈiː.vəl/

e.g: San Gimignano is a walled medieval hill-town in Siena, Italy.

(adj)

related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500)

fortress

e.g: It was originally built as a __**fortress**__ but when peace came back to the region, it became a stunning shelter for thousands of people.

(n)

a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack.

vineyard /ˈvɪnjəd/

e.g: The hill is proudly boasts endless __**vineyards**__ so I’d love to go and sit on the balcony of nice restaurant with a glass of local wine while taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding areas.

(n)

a piece of land on which vines are grown

panoramic

e.g: The hill is proudly boasts endless vineyards so I’d love to go and sit on the balcony of nice restaurant with a glass of local wine while taking in the __**panoramic**__ views of the surrounding areas.

(adj)

with a view of a wide area.

grave

* To caused a grave mistake

e.g: If everyone treated others as poorly as they treat themselves, the old biblical adage, “Love your neighbour as yourself”, could be a __**grave**__ mistake.

(adj)

seriously bad

hatred

* Hate (n,v)
* Hateful (adj)
* self-hatred (n)
* To be filled with intense/deep/implacable hatred: tràn đầy sự …

e.g: __**Self-hatred**__ almost stems from childhood.

(n)

an extremely strong feeling of dislike

Guilt

* Guilty (adj)
* To lay a guilt trip on someone: nói điều gì đó để khiến ai cảm thấy tội lỗi.

e.g: If you __**lay a guilty trip on yourself**__, are disgusted with yourself, or in any other way experience the effect of sel-hatred, there are two important things to know: why the self-hatred exists, and what you can do about it.

(n)

a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person.

Contempt

* Contemptible (adj) = Despicable
* Beneath contempt: dưới cả sự …
* To look someone with contempt: nhìn ai với sự …
* Absolutely contemptible behavior: hành động thực sự đáng …

e.g: If the parents treat their children __**beneath contempt**__ and constantly brainwash them that they are a weird idiot and good for nothing, then that becomes the truth in the child’s mind.

(n)

a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something.

Weird

* Weirdo (n)
* A weird idiot

e.g: If the parents treat their children beneath contempt and constantly brainwash them that they are a __**weird idiot**__ and good for nothing, then that becomes the truth in the child’s mind.

(adj)

very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.

idiot

* Idiotic (adj)
* Idiocy (n)
* It is sheer idiocy to do sth: thật sự … khi làm gì đó.

e.g: If the parents treat their children beneath contempt and constantly brainwash them that they are a __**weird idiot**__ and good for nothing, then that becomes the truth in the child’s mind.

a stupid person or someone who is behaving in a stupid way.

Reliance

* Rely (v)
* Reliant (adj)
* Reliable (adj)
* To strongly/entirely/solely rely on sth/sb
* Considerable/ excessive (quá đáng)/misplaced(nhầm chỗ) reliance
* A high degree of reliance/reliability: mức độ phụ thuộc/tin cậy cao.
* Act in complete reliance on/upon sth: hành động … cái gì

e.g: It is much less chaotic for a child to think something is wrong with himself than to think he cannot __**entirely rely**__ on the people upon whom he depends for food, shelter, and survival.

(n)

the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone.

Fierce

* Fiercely (adv)
* To receive fierce judgment: nhận lại sự … gay gắt.

e.g: A child never __**receives fierce**__ judgment from a parent or other caregiver, yet self-hatred manages to fester.

physically violent and frightening

Isolation

* Isolate (v)
* Self-isolation (n)
* To isolate from sth
* To go into self-isolation: tự cách ly

e.g: This happen when, for whatever reason (genetics, environment, __**isolation**__, etc.), a child experiences anxiety, perfectionism, or other traits that conjure feelings of self-blame in the face of fear, imperfection, or other perceived flaws.

the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy.

perceive

* Perception (n)
* To be widely/commonly perceived as sth: hầu như/thông thường được coi là cái gì …
* To have widespread/widely-held/common perception that…: có … phổ biến rằng…

e.g: This happen when, for whatever reason (genetics, environment, isolation, etc.), a child experiences anxiety, perfectionism, or other traits that conjure feelings of self-blame in the face of fear, imperfection, or other __**perceived**__ flaws.

(v)

‘to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something.

Troubled

* Troublesome (adj) /ˈtrʌblsəm/: khó chịu, phiền phức.
* In troubled times: trong thời kỳ hỗn loạn.
* To be greatly/deeply/vaguely(mơ hồ) troubled

e.g: Many people who have endured sexual assault, combat, or other trauma considered themselves __**troublesome**__ and unworthy.

(adj)

having problems or difficulties.

Worthy

* Unworthy (adj)
* Self-worth (n)
* Worthy of sb/sth: … với cái gì.

e.g: Many people who have endured sexual assault, combat, or other trauma considered themselves troublesome and __**unworthy**__.

(adj)

deserving respect, admiration, or support.

Pronounced

e.g: Shame is a manifestation of self-hatred, a __**pronounced**__ message that when they do things wrong then they are wrong, a judgment of the person and not the act.

(adj)

very noticeable or certain.

principal

* principle (n)

e.g: No matter what, you possess a principal goodness that is not lost by external events, in the same way the clouds can cover the sun but never really touch it.

(adj)

first in order of importance.

moved

* moving (adj)
* To find sth intensely(vô cùng)/profoundly(sâu sắc) moving

e.g: Eventually, you will learn how to self-care and find all the good things __**profoundly moving**__ and adorable.

(adj)

having strong feelings of sadness or sympathy, because of something someone has said or done.

Haunted

* A haunted look = A worrying look

e.g: There is also an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps you get rid of __**the haunted feeling**__ of self-loathing.

(adj)

showing signs of worry or anxiety

invoke

* To invoke the fundamental question

e.g: Cognitive behavioural therapists employ a similar technique, often __**invoking**__ the fundamental question, “what would you say to a good friend who was going through the same thing you are going through?”

(v)

to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain something or to support your opinion or action.

recognition

* recognize (v)
* To achieve widespread/universal recognition: đạt được sự … rộng rãi/phổ biến.
* A struggle for recognition: khó khăn để nhận được …

e.g: Recognize that beliefs do not equal truths: Often, people believe what they tell themselves.

(n)

agreement that something is true or legal.

Fool

* foolish (adj)
* To appear exceedingly/singular/vaguely foolish: trông … quá mức/kỳ lạ/mơ hồ.

e.g: If you think you are __**utterly foolish,**__ you may believe it is the absolute truth.

(n)

a person who behaves in a silly way without thinking; to trick someone.

dare

* dare (n)
* To dare to do sth

e.g: If you hate yourself, you likely say things to yourself that you would not __**dare**__ to say to another person.

(v)

to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do.