Destination C1-C2 _ Tập 1
Topic Vocabulary: Thinking
Vocabulary Words and Meanings
assess (v)
(1) make a judgment - đánh giá
(2) calculate the amount/value - ước tính
Examples:
The coach will assess the player’s performance.
The engineer assessed the repair costs.
assume (v)
(1) to accept something to be true without question or proof - cho rằng điều gì đó đúng mà không cần chứng minh
(2) to take or begin to have responsibility or control - đảm nhận trách nhiệm hoặc kiểm soát
(3) to begin to have a particular quality or experience - bắt đầu có một đặc điểm cụ thể
Examples:
I assume you’ve already eaten.
The new president assumed office at midnight.
The problem assumed new proportions.
baffle (v)
(1) to confuse someone completely - làm ai đó bối rối hoàn toàn
Examples:
The police were baffled by the attacker’s motive.
biased (adj)
(1) show an unreasonable like or dislike for something based on personal opinions - thiên vị hoặc có thành kiến
Examples:
The judge was biased in favor of the defendant.
concentrate (v)
(1) to focus all your attention on something - tập trung toàn bộ sự chú ý vào điều gì đó
(2) to bring things together in one place - gom lại hoặc tập hợp mọi thứ vào một nơi
(3) to increase the strength of a substance - cô đặc
Examples:
She tried to concentrate on her work.
The company concentrated its resources in one project.
The juice was concentrated by boiling off the water.
consider (v)
(1) to think carefully about something before making a decision - cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng
(2) to think of someone or something in a particular way - coi ai hay cái gì theo cách nào
Examples:
You should consider other people’s feelings.
He is considered a hero.
contemplate (v)
(1) to think deeply about something for a long time - suy ngẫm lâu dài về điều gì đó
(2) to look at something thoughtfully - nhìn ngắm điều gì đó một cách suy tư
Examples:
She contemplated the meaning of life.
He contemplated the painting for hours.
Vocabulary Examples in Context
cynical (adj)
(1) distrustful of human sincerity or integrity - hoài nghi nhân sinh
(2) doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile - nghi ngờ
Examples:
He’s always cynical about politicians.
She’s cynical about the company’s new plan.
deduce (v)
(1) to reach a conclusion about something by reasoning from known facts - suy luận, rút ra
Examples:
We can deduce a lot from what is said.
deliberate (v)
(1) to consider something very carefully - suy nghĩ thấu đáo
Examples:
The jury deliberated for five days before reaching a verdict.
dilemma (n)
(1) a difficult choice between two options - tình huống khó xử
Examples:
She faced a dilemma about accepting the job.
discriminate (v)
(1) to recognize a difference - phân biệt sự khác nhau
(2) to treat someone unfairly based on difference - phân biệt đối xử bất công
Examples:
It’s hard to discriminate between the twins.
The law prohibits discriminating against employees based on age.
dubious (adj)
(1) doubtful or uncertain - nghi ngờ hoặc không chắc chắn
(2) unreliable, suspicious - khả nghi
Examples:
I was dubious about the idea.
The evidence was dubious.
Additional Topics
Vocabulary for Learning
Vocabulary Words and Meanings
academic (adj)
(1) relating to education and scholarship - liên quan đến giáo dục và học thuật
(2) not of practical evidence, only theoretical - không thực tế, chỉ mang tính lý thuyết
Examples:
The academic year usually starts in September.
The debate over the existence of free will is largely academic.
cram (v)
(1) to prepare hastily for an examination - học nhồi
Examples:
He crammed for his finals all night.
curriculum (n)
(1) the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college - chương trình học
Examples:
The school’s curriculum includes subjects like math, science, and history.
graduate (v)
(1) to get a degree/complete a course in education - tốt nghiệp
Examples:
She graduated with honors from Harvard University.