Chuyên Anh PTNK 25-26 & Chuyên Anh Đồng Nai 25-26 Vocabulary Summary

PTNK 25-26

Grammar

Refer to the "Tổng Ôn Ngữ Pháp Thi Chuyên Anh" file for detailed grammar information.

Vocabulary (Single Words)

begrudge (verb): to feel resentful or envious.
bewilder (verb): to confuse completely.
befriend (verb): to become friends with someone.
unblinking (adjective): steady and unflinching.
perfunctory (adjective): done without care or interest.
indicative (adjective): showing or suggesting something.
performative (adjective): done for show, not genuine purpose.
derogatory (adjective): showing disrespect or criticism.
alleviate (verb): to make less severe.
disintegrate (verb): to break apart or fall to pieces.
propagate (verb): to spread or promote an idea.
imminent (adjective): about to happen very soon.
eminent (adjective): famous and respected.
prominent (adjective): important, well-known, or easily seen.
speechless (adjective): unable to speak due to shock.
breathless (adjective): excited and eager; out of breath.
metaphor (noun): a figure of speech comparing two unlike things.
introspection (noun): examination of one's own thoughts.
plausible (adjective): seeming reasonable or probable.
sensationalism (noun): presenting information in a shocking way.
discern (verb): to recognize or understand something.
disclose (verb): to reveal or make information known.
discharge (verb): to release someone from duty or hospital.
dismiss (verb): to consider unworthy of serious attention.
disproportionate (adjective): too large or small compared to something else.
circulation (noun): movement through a system / number of copies sold.
adage (noun): a traditional saying expressing a common truth.
entity (noun): something that exists as a separate unit.
imperceptible (adjective): difficult to detect.
idiosyncratic (adjective): relating to someone's particular way of behaving.
incongruent (adjective): not matching or fitting together properly.
underpinnings (noun): the ideas or facts on which something is based.
bash (verb): to criticize harshly.
grimace (verb): to show pain or disgust.
all-encompassing (adjective): including everything or everyone.
dimorphous (adjective): existing in two distinct forms.
encounter (verb): to meet or experience something unexpectedly.
mismatch (noun): something that does not correspond or match properly.
eerie (adjective): strange and frightening.
conceptualize (verb): to form an idea or concept of something.
scold (verb): to criticize angrily for doing something wrong.
sarcasm (noun): the use of irony to mock.
consolation (noun): comfort in times of disappointment.
manhunt (noun): an organized search for a criminal.
surveillance (noun): close observation of suspected criminals.
deploy (verb): to position forces or resources effectively.
concert-goer (noun): a person who attends concerts.
espionage (noun): the practice of spying.
bolster (verb): to strengthen or support.
overlook (verb): to fail to notice something.
undercover (adjective): working secretly as a spy.
cybercrime (noun): crime committed using computers.
plethora (noun): a large or excessive amount.
totalitarian (adjective): where the state has total control.
confidant (noun): a person you trust with private matters.
stem (verb): to limit or stop the flow.
dissent (noun): disagreement with an official opinion.
forgery (noun): the crime of making false documents.
undermine (verb): to weaken or damage gradually.
complimentary (adjective): given free as a courtesy.

Vocabulary (Phrasal Verbs)

make off with something: to steal something.
bow out: to leave a job or activity after a long time.
clear out: to leave a place quickly.
flesh out: to add more details.
muscle out: to force someone out using strength.
iron out: to resolve problems or difficulties.
be worn out: to be extremely tired.
dust off: to use something again after a long time.
scrub off: to remove something by rubbing hard.
sweep something away: to remove or eliminate completely.
sweep somebody away: to make somebody very interested.
brush up on: to review or improve knowledge/skills.
pull through: to survive a difficult situation.
bring somebody round to something: to persuade someone to accept an idea.
fill somebody in on something: to give someone information.
stand in for somebody: to replace someone temporarily.
free somebody from: to release someone from a burden.
favor something over something: to prefer one thing to another.
pin something down: to identify or define precisely.
shy away from: to avoid something because of fear.

Vocabulary (Idioms)

against one’s better judgement: contrary to what one believes to be wise.
throw in the towel: to give up or surrender.
throw yourself a bone: to give yourself a small reward.
throw a spanner in the works: to cause problems to a plan.
throw caution to the wind: to act recklessly.
have it coming (to somebody): to deserve the bad thing that happens.
read the runes: to predict the future based on signs.
read between the lines: to understand the hidden meaning.
read the room: to understand the mood of a situation.
go the extra mile: to make additional effort.
cut corners: to do something in the easiest way, often reducing quality.
split hairs: to argue about small details.
trim the fat: to remove unnecessary parts.
cut somebody some slack: to be less critical.
let the dust settle: to wait for a situation to calm down.
let sleeping dogs lie: not talk about a bad situation that people have forgotten.
let bygones be bygones: to forget past disagreements.
the ship has sailed: an opportunity has been missed.
pull the plug on something: to stop something abruptly.
throw somebody under the bus: to betray someone to save yourself.
throw somebody a curveball: to surprise someone unexpectedly.
pull the rug out from somebody's feet: to suddenly remove support.
on the same page: to have the same understanding.
on the same wavelength: to think in a similar way.
in the same boat: to be in the same difficult situation.
raise a few eyebrows: to cause surprise or mild disapproval.
wild goose chase: a hopeless pursuit.
under the radar: not attracting attention.
cold turkey: stopping something abruptly.
eat one's heart out: to feel jealous.
chew the cud: to think deeply.
bite the bullet: to face something difficult with courage.
sink one's teeth into it: to work on something with enthusiasm.
at a crossroads: at a point where an important decision must be made.
fight shy of: to be reluctant to do something.
live and let live: to accept others' behavior even if you disagree.
every now and then: occasionally.
take to something like a duck to water: to learn something easily.
be firing on all cylinders: to be working at full capacity.
take a/its toll on: to have a harmful effect.
on the house: provided free of charge.

Vocabulary (Collocations + Phrases + Others)

be/feel beholden to somebody: to owe somebody a favor.
illicit drugs: illegal drugs.
unwavering/unquestionable commitment: absolute dedication.
be held accountable/responsible for: to be required to explain your actions.
fine print: detailed terms and conditions.
mounting pressure: increasing stress or demands.
give somebody an ultimatum: to make a final demand with consequences.
think tank: a research organization that develops policies.
thought bubble: a preliminary idea or concept.
think piece: an article expressing opinions on current issues.
the vast majority: most people or things.
ineffable beauty: beauty that cannot be described.
rabbit hole: a complex or confusing situation.
cast/throw doubt on: to cause uncertainty.
critically acclaimed: praised by critics.
gain momentum: to become stronger.
gain recognition: to become acknowledged.
gain favor: to become more popular.
politically charged: having strong political implications.
interest group: an organization seeking to influence policy.
uncanny valley: unsettling feeling when something almost looks human.
draw a conclusion: to make a judgment based on evidence.
political will: the determination to carry out political actions.
foregone conclusion: a result that is certain to happen.
take somebody by surprise: to surprise someone unexpectedly.
grain of truth: a small amount of truth in something false.

Đồng Nai 25-26

Grammar

Refer to the "Tổng Ôn Ngữ Pháp Thi Chuyên Anh" file for detailed grammar information.

Vocabulary (Single Words)

chronic (adjective): lasting for a long time.
hostage (noun): a person seized and held for a condition.
baggage (noun): luggage / emotional burden.
prehistoric (adjective): belonging to the time before written records.
ecosystem (noun): a biological community and its environment.
multilateral (adjective): involving several parties or countries.
inconceivable (adjective): impossible to imagine or believe.
recuperative (adjective): relating to recovery from illness.
dilute (verb): to make something weaker by adding water.
dissolve (verb): to become incorporated into a liquid; to end formally.
allotment (noun): a portion or share assigned to someone.
oblivious (adjective): not aware of what is happening around you.
sustainable (adjective): able to continue without environmental damage.
exhilarating (adjective): making you feel very excited.
disconnect (verb): to break the connection.
signify (verb): to be a sign of something / to mean.
strategically (adverb): relating to long-term planning.
preservationist (noun): a person who advocates for conservation.
immeasurably (adverb): to an extent that cannot be measured.
compartmentalize (verb): to separate into distinct categories.
malnourished (adjective): suffering from poor nutrition.
well-structured (adjective): organized in a clear way.
agility (noun): the ability to move quickly and easily.
bite-sized (adjective): small enough to be eaten in one bite / manageable.
spare (verb): to refrain from harming / to give something you can do without.
tickle (verb): to touch lightly causing laughter / to amuse.
dehydrated (adjective): having lost water from the body.
groan (verb): to make a deep sound expressing pain.
dreadful (adjective): extremely bad or unpleasant.
abnormal (adjective): not normal or usual.
indifferent (adjective): having no interest or concern.
profound (adjective): very deep / showing great knowledge.
disgraceful (adjective): bringing shame or loss of respect.
industriously (adverb): in a hardworking manner.
casual (adjective): relaxed and informal; happening by chance.
new-found (adjective): recently discovered.
button-hole (verb): to stop someone and make them listen.
systematic (adjective): done according to a system or plan.
deteriorate (verb): to become worse.
invective (noun): harsh, abusive language.
polemic (noun): a strong verbal attack.
unfeelingly (adverb): without showing emotion.
propound (verb): to put forward an idea.
encounter (verb): to meet or experience something unexpectedly.
adherent (noun): a person who supports a particular party.
codify (verb): to arrange laws into a systematic code.
grammarian (noun): an expert in grammar.
misrepresent (verb): to give false information.

Vocabulary (Phrasal Verbs)

make off with something: to steal something.
cut down on: to reduce the amount of something.
come down with: to become ill with a disease.
fall through: to fail to happen.
give off: to emit or produce something.
drop by: to visit someone briefly.
take on: to accept responsibility / to employ / to compete against.
result from: to be caused by something.
bring about: to cause something to happen.
run out of something: to use up all of something.

Vocabulary (Idioms)

bread and butter: one's main source of income.
keep an eye on: to watch or monitor.
go to any lengths: to do whatever is necessary.
breathe a word: to say anything at all.

Vocabulary (Collocations + Phrases + Others)

stand a good chance of: to have a high probability of success.
unbeknown to somebody: without a particular person knowing.
in droves: in large numbers.
be dependent on: to rely on someone or something.
take something into account: to consider something.
bear something in mind: to remember and consider.
competitive level: a standard of performance in competition.
taste bud: sensory organs on the tongue that detect taste.
uphill struggle: a difficult task requiring great effort.
arouse an interest: to create curiosity.
the passage of time: the process of time passing.
keyed up: excited and nervous.
half measures: actions that are inadequate.
put the blame on somebody: to hold someone responsible.
for fear of: because of worry.
stay in touch: to maintain contact.
have no choice/alternative but to do something: to be forced to do something.
make amends for: to compensate for wrongdoing.
beyond belief: impossible to believe.