từ vựng(chỉnh sửa)(2)
Vocabulary Notes
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admiration (n): sự ngưỡng mộ
Example: My admiration for that woman grows daily.
imitation (n): sự bắt chước
Example: She is wearing an imitation leather jacket.
instruct (v): hướng dẫn
Example: The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area.
indicate (v): chỉ ra
Example: Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.
urgency (n): trường hợp khẩn cấp
Example: It is now a matter of urgency that aid reaches the famine area.
refute (v): bác bỏ
Example: Are you refuting the evidence?
entity (n): thực thể
Example: The museums work closely together but are separate legal entities.
stakeholder (n): cổ đông
Example: Corporate executives need to think about the whole business and how it creates value for customers and stakeholders.
heterogeneity (n): sự hỗn tạp
Example: Archaeological studies of the tombs have shown the heterogeneity of religious practices in the region.
fraternal (adj): tình huynh đệ
Example: The president's official visit marks the start of a more fraternal relationship between the two countries.
pinpoint (v): chỉ ra
Example: It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
nurture (v): nuôi dưỡng
Example: Nurturing passion leads to the soaring of our behavior and attitude.
heredity (n): sự di truyền
Example: Diet and exercise can influence a person's weight, but heredity is also a factor.
immense (adj): bao la
Example: They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition.
segment (n): đoạn
Example: Each of these products is aimed at a specific market segment.
synchronous (adj): đồng bộ
Example: The dancers perform a sequence of wonderfully synchronous movements.
asynchronous (adj): không đồng bộ
Example: This finding suggests asynchronous climate changes in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
impoverish (v): làm ai đó nghèo
Example: The new law is likely to further impoverish single parents.
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pasture (n): đồng cỏ
Example: The sheep were grazing on the lush green pastures.
endorse (v): xác nhận
Example: The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.
allocate (v): phân bổ
Example: The government is allocating £10 million for health education.
paramount (adj): quan trọng
Example: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount.
overriding (adj): quan trọng
Example: The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
predominant (adj): chiếm ưu thế hơn
Example: He is the predominant partner.
theme (n): chủ đề
Example: The theme of loss runs through most of his novels.
overstate (v): cường điệu hóa
Example: The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.
delicate (adj): thanh tú
Example: Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
flora and fauna (n): hệ động vật và thực vật
Example: The importance of climatic conditions in deciding the flora and fauna of a particular region is recognized throughout the book.
likelihood (n): cơ hội
Example: This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike.
determine (v): quyết tâm
Example: The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.
complimentary (adj): kính trọng
Example: The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.
disrupt (v): gián đoạn
Example: Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.
herbivore (n): động vật ăn cỏ
Example: The sauropod dinosaurs were apparently herbivores.
mammoth (n): voi ma mút
Example: A mammoth multinational corporation.
destabilize (v): làm mất ổn định
Example: Further increases in imports could destabilize the economy.
unforeseen (adj): không lường trước được
Example: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the cost of the improvements has risen by 20 percent.
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plankton (n): sinh vật phù du
Example: Most of the bacterial cells are within the aggregates, with a smaller number of plankton cells visible in the images.
absorb (v): hấp thụ
Example: The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.
at the cost of (collo): cái giá phải trả
Example: Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.
replicate (v): nhân rộng
Example: Researchers tried many times to replicate the original experiment.
pragmatic (adj): thực dụng
Example: In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.
hard-nosed (adj): thực dụng
Example: His hard-nosed business approach is combined with a very real concern for the less fortunate in society.
actual (adj): thực sự
Example: We had estimated about 300 visitors, but the actual number was much higher.
stick up (v): dựng lên
Example: When I get up in the morning, my hair is always sticking up.
optimal (adj): tối ưu
Example: Several treatment sessions are required in order to obtain optimal results.
strike (v): đình công
Example: We are striking for higher pay.
yield (v): tạo ra
Example: An attempt to yield increased profits.
competency (n): năng lực
Example: Managerial competencies.
vapor (n): hơi nước
Example: The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapor.
immune (adj): miễn dịch
Example: He seems to be immune to colds—he just never gets them.
torment (n): sự dày vò
Example: When will our torment end? (Reiner Braun - Attack on Titan)
exhausted (adj): kiệt sức
Example: Exhausted, they fell asleep.
genocide (n): sự diệt chủng
Example: The violence was reminiscent of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
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pathetic (adj): đáng thương hại
Example: I didn’t think you'd say anything that pathetic.
trample (v): chà đạp
Example: I trample eighty percent of humanity.
despair (adj): tuyệt vọng
Example: They're in (the depths of) despair over/about the money they've lost.
reprisal (n): sự trả thù
Example: Which means there won’t be a one-sided war of reprisal.
massacre (n): thảm sát
Example: The massacre hasn’t occurred yet. Just stop it!
occupied (adj): chiếm đóng
Example: She spent two years in occupied Paris during the war.
sin (n): tội lỗi
Example: We'll suffer for the sin of killing eighty percent of humanity.
outcome (n): kết quả
Example: You told me that the outcome you bring about through your choices.
show up (phrasal verb): đến
Example: Look who showed up!
reprieve (n): ân xá
Example: How will we live in the reprieve that remains?
commit (v): giao thác / phạm tội
Example: He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.
suicide (v): tự tử
Example: I lost my younger brother to suicide.
decade-long period (n): dài một thập kỷ
Example: School A experienced these educational problems after this decade-long period.
account for (v): chiếm
Example: Children who had problems with their reading abilities accounted for 22%.
lack of (phrase): thiếu
Example: Her only problem is a lack of confidence.
wide open (adj): mở rộng
Example: The door was wide open.
atheist (n): người theo thuyết vô thần
Example: A confirmed atheist.
secure (v): chắc chắn
Example: That ladder doesn't look very secure to me.
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astonishing (adj): đáng kinh ngạc
Example: Her first novel enjoyed astonishing success.
oblivious (adj): quên
Example: The mayor seems oblivious to the likely effects of the new legislation.
stark (adj): ngay đơ
Example: It was a stark room with only a bed and chair as furniture.
paramount (adj): tối cao
Example: Reducing the budget deficit is paramount.
hospitality (n): lòng hiếu khách
Example: The local people showed me great hospitality.
dissatisfaction (n): sự không hài lòng
Example: Researchers found widespread dissatisfaction among doctors.
constructive (adj): mang tính xây dựng
Example: She criticized my writing, but in a very constructive way.
inadequate (adj): không đầy đủ
Example: She rejected the $2 million offer as totally inadequate.
retain (v): giữ lại
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
competent (adj): có thẩm quyền
Example: I wouldn't say he was brilliant, but he is competent at his job.
morale (n): tinh thần
Example: A couple of victories would improve the team's morale enormously.
retention (n): sự giữ lại
Example: The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth.
sector (n): lĩnh vực (kinh tế của một quốc gia)
Example: In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have lost a lot of money.
obstacle (n): chướng ngại vật
Example: The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
superior (adj): thượng đẳng
Example: This is clearly the work of a superior artist.
succinctly (adv): một cách ngắn gọn
Example: She expressed her feelings most succinctly at the meeting.
predisposition (n): khuynh hướng
Example: She has an annoying predisposition to find fault.
perception (n): nhận thức
Example: We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted.
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extrinsic (adj): bên ngoài
Example: Extrinsic forces were responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks.
turnover (n): doanh thu
Example: The business has an annual turnover of £50,000.
turnover (n): tỉ lệ thay thế nhân viên
Example: The large number of temporary contracts resulted in a high turnover of staff.
inferior (adj): kém cỏi
Example: The time I do not spend on studying shows my inferior personality.
undermine (v): suy yếu
Example: The president accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position.
yield (v): tạo ra
Example: An attempt to yield increased profits.
exponentially (adv): nhanh chóng
Example: We are growing exponentially in resources, people, and financing.
justifiable (adj): chính đáng
Example: Her actions were quite justifiable in the circumstances.
implication (n): hàm ý
Example: From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up.
guarantee (v): bảo đảm
Example: The system costs £99.95, including shipping, handling, and a twelve-month guarantee.
divert (v): chuyển hướng
Example: Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.
excessive (adj): vượt mức
Example: There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of (= more than) twice the national average wage.
devastate (v): phá hoại
Example: I was so devastated I was crying constantly.
intimate (adj): thân mật
Example: Intimate relationships.
drained (adj): mệt
Example: You look completely drained - why don't you go to bed?
counterproductive (adj): phản tác dụng
Example: Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
incarcerated (v): bị giam giữ
Example: Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or incarcerated.
inmate (n): tù nhân
Example: The inmates were living in terrible conditions.
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relentless (adj): không ngừng nghỉ
Example: Relentless heat.
accord (n): hiệp định
Example: A vague murmur of accord rose from around the table.
honour (adj): tôn kính
Example: A man of honour.
impenetrable (adj): không thể xuyên thủng
Example: Outside, the fog was thick and impenetrable.
tail off (v): giảm dần
Example: His voice tailed off as he drifted into sleep.
impose (v): áp đặt
Example: Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offences.
irresistibly (adv): không thể cưỡng lại
Example: The cosmetics come in irresistibly cute packaging bursting with peaches and flowers.
remorse (n): sự ăn năn
Example: He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed.
intense (adj): mãnh liệt
Example: An intense flavour/colour.
preschooler (n): trẻ mẫu giáo
Example: A child who is not old enough to go to formal school.
dichotomy (n): sự phân đôi
Example: There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do.
dispositional (adj): bố trí
Example: She shows a dispositional preference for order and predictability.
derive (v): bắt nguồn
Example: The institute derives all its money from foreign investments.
soothing (adj): êm dịu
Example: Soothing a crying baby.
curing (v): chữa bệnh
Example: At one time doctors couldn't cure people of TB.
primate (n): linh trưởng
Example: A member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes.
noxious (adj): độc hại
Example: They died from inhaling noxious fumes.
intestinal (adj): đường ruột
Example: Intestinal surgery.
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parasite (n): ký sinh trùng
Example: The older drugs didn't deal effectively with the malaria parasite.
pharmaceutical (adj): dược phẩm
Example: The pharmaceutical industry.
secure (v): đảm bảo
Example: That ladder doesn't look very secure to me.
hurdle (n): rào
Example: He fell at the last hurdle.
genome (n): bộ gene
Example: The complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing.
scratch (v): cào
Example: We scratched the wall trying to get the bed into Martha's room.
loom (v): hiện ra không rõ rệt
Example: Dark storm clouds loomed on the horizon.
dispute (n): tranh luận
Example: A border dispute.
diverse (adj): phong phú
Example: People of diverse backgrounds.
therapeutic (adj): trị liệu
Example: Therapeutic treatment/exercises.
promising (adj): đầy hứa hẹn
Example: She's a promising pianist.
secrete (v): tiết ra
Example: The liver secretes bile.
disparity (n): sự chênh lệch
Example: The growing disparity between rich and poor.
moderate (adj): vừa phải
Example: The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.
scarce (adj): hiếm
Example: The materials are really scarce.
vanish (v): biến mất
Example: All of my fortune will vanish.
nonsense (n): vô lý
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culprit (n): thủ phạm
land use zoning (n): chính phủ phân chia khu vực dựa theo chức năng
Example: The government split the land use zoning for vital agriculture.
at the expense of (phrase): đánh đổi
Example: It should not come at the expense of neglecting environmental protection.
an equitable distribution (phr): sự phân bổ công bằng
Example: The tax is viewed as a more equitable distribution of costs.
resources can ensure that S + V (phr): tài nguyên có thể chắc chắn rằng
Example: Solar energy can ensure that it supplies people with unlimited power.
should not view A and B as (phr): không nên xem đối tượng A và đối tượng B là
Example: The government should not view integrational economies and innovative technologies as impairing the nation's growth.
should not view A and B as mutually exclusive priorities (phr): không nên xem đối tượng A và đối tượng B là những ưu tiên loại trừ lẫn nhau
Example: Medical research and environmental protection are of equal importance.
while A is crucial, it should come at the expense of B (phr): Khi A quan trọng thì B sẽ phải chịu sự đánh đổi
Example: While medical research is crucial, it should not come at the expense of environmental protection.
take into account/consideration (phr): xem xét
Example: While money is crucial, other factors should be taken into consideration.
have an indispensable role to play (phr): đóng vai trò không thể thiếu
Example: Money has an indispensable role to play.
ever-increasing costs of living (phr): chi phí sinh hoạt ngày càng tăng.
soaring property prices (phr): giá bất động sản tăng vọt.
lead a decent and comfortable life (phr): có một cuộc sống đầy đủ và thoải mái
Example: Given an ever-increasing cost of living, workers would have difficulty leading a decent and comfortable life.
basic human necessities (phr): nhu cầu thiết yếu cơ bản của con người
Example: Money is needed to pay for basic human necessities.
financial stability (phr): sự ổn định tài chính
Example: Money plays an indispensable role in ensuring financial stability.
are of equal importance (phr): có tầm quan trọng ngang nhau
Example: Medical research and environmental protection are of equal importance.
rise through the ranks (phr): thăng tiến trong công việc.
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accumulate more experience (phr): tích lũy nhiều kinh nghiệm.
take on senior roles (phr): đảm nhận vai trò cấp cao.
grow as a person (phr): phát triển bản thân
Example: By working hard, employees can accumulate more experience, take on senior roles, and grow as a person.
entry-level job (n): công việc khởi đầu
Example: Many fresh graduates start with an entry-level job.
make a huge difference to (phr): tạo ra sự khác biệt lớn
Example: Hard work and financial success can make a huge difference in one’s life.
staff retention (n): giữ chân nhân viên
Example: Companies with a high level of staff retention tend to be more successful.
make meaningful contributions to society (phr): đóng góp có ý nghĩa cho xã hội
Example: A dedicated doctor is always making meaningful contributions to society.
energise = Stimulate (v): kích thích
Example: The candidate is trying to energise voters.
imply (v): ngụ ý
Example: I’m not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight?
breed (v): gây giống
Example: The farmer is trying to breed a new type of horse.
budget (n): ngân sách
Example: Hunger and poverty among residents resulted from a lack of budget in the government.
optimal (adj): tối ưu
Example: Optimal policies can improve citizens’ quality of life.
conduct (v): chỉ đạo
Example: The government conducts national development policies.
regardless (adv): bất kể
Example: France’s economy grew rapidly, regardless of existing obstacles.
densely (adv): dày đặc
Example: A densely thick layer of stone.
perspective (n): góc nhìn
Example: That’s my perspective on the issue.
thereafter (adv): sau đó
overstate (v): cường điệu hóa
Example: The importance of this tourist attraction is often overstated.
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alleviate (v): giảm nhẹ
Example: The medicine failed to alleviate her pain.
affirm (v): khẳng định
Example: The subway system affirms its indispensable role in urban transportation.
apprehend (v): nắm bắt
Example: The contract required a thorough apprehension of international law.
wide range of (phr): một phạm vi rộng
Example: The table includes a wide range of fertilizers used in agriculture.
venture (adj): mạo hiểm
Example: Investing in an unclear company is venture.
infraction (n): vi phạm
Example: The government enforces strict rules except in cases of infraction.
wary of (adj): cảnh giác với
Example: People need to be wary of the negative effects of artificial intelligence.
solely (adv): duy nhất
Example: My sole objective is to spread this information widely.
emit (v): phát ra
Example: The economy is emitting rapid growth in integration.
cap and trade (phr): buôn bán phát thải
Example: Carbon pricing schemes, particularly cap and trade, help regulate emissions.
macroeconomic (n): kinh tế vĩ mô
Example: Carbon taxes have significant macroeconomic consequences.
microeconomic (n): kinh tế vi mô
Example: Governments must consider microeconomic impacts when implementing environmental policies.
empirical (adj): thực nghiệm
Example: The research provides empirical evidence on the effects of carbon pricing.
delve into (v): đào sâu vào
Example: The study delves into the transmission mechanisms of economic policies.
propagation (n): sự lan truyền
Example: The research focuses on the propagation of economic shocks.
implement (v): thực hiện
Example: The new health system will be implemented next year.
panel (n): nhóm
Example: The study uses a panel of EU countries for analysis.
exogenous (adj): ngoại sinh
Example: Carbon pricing shocks are considered exogenous.
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contractionary (adj): thu hẹp (kinh tế)
Example: Carbon pricing shocks are contractionary in nature.
deviation (n): độ lệch chuẩn
Example: A one-standard deviation increase in carbon prices affects economic growth.
surging (adj): tăng mạnh
Example: The economy experienced surging inflation rates.
integration (n): sự hội nhập
Example: Economic integration is essential for global trade development.
equity (n): công bằng (hoặc vốn chủ sở hữu trong lĩnh vực tài chính)
Example: We use the CPS series in a firm-level panel local projection to investigate equity prices of high-emissions firms.
cross-country (n): giữa các quốc gia
Example: The cross-country differences in its transmission.
dimension (n): kích thước
Example: The panel dimension of our data set allows us to investigate the behavior of the ‘average’ economy.
persistent (adj): kiên trì (nhưng thường không có hiệu quả)
Example: The persistent decline in profits pulls down on equity prices.
rabies (n): bệnh dại
Example: Dogs, cats, foxes, and bats can all carry rabies.
devalue (v): giảm giá trị
Example: Mexico was forced to devalue the peso.
substituted (v): thay thế
Example: The townhouses on Jordan Street were substituted by the newly constructed flats.
demographics (n): nhân khẩu học
Example: No one has exact demographics on the area.
measles (n): bệnh sởi
Example: Measles can be prevented with a vaccine.
mumps (n): bệnh quai bị
Example: Mumps is a viral infection that affects the salivary glands.
rabies (n): bệnh dại
Example: A deadly viral disease, transmitted through animals.
diabetes (n): đái tháo đường
Example: Diabetes mellitus affects how the body uses blood sugar.
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rickets (n): còi xương
Example: Rickets leads to weak and deformed bones in children.
outbreak (n): sự bùng nổ
Example: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
crippling effect (n): tác động nghiêm trọng
Example: COVID-19’s crippling effect on the global economy.
a chief among (adj): quan trọng nhất
Example: A chief among these two factors is economic growth.
put a premium on something (phr): ưu tiên
Example: We should put a premium on education.
full-on (adj): cường độ cao
Example: They implemented a full-on strategy to combat inflation.
be of broader viability (phr): khả thi hơn nhiều
Example: I strongly believe that prevention is of broader viability.
longitudinal study (n): nghiên cứu theo thời gian
Example: Longitudinal studies suggest that most health problems can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle.
deteriorate into something (v): trở nên tồi tệ hơn
Example: If untreated, the condition may deteriorate into a serious illness.
the onset of something (phr): sự khởi phát của điều gì (thường tiêu cực)
Example: A healthy lifestyle can delay the onset of age-related diseases.
age-related disease (n): bệnh liên quan đến tuổi già
Example: Cardiovascular diseases are common age-related diseases.
cardiovascular (n): bệnh tim mạch
Example: A poor diet increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
musculoskeletal (n): bệnh rối loạn xương khớp
Example: Regular exercise can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
dementia (n): chứng sa sút trí tuệ
Example: Dementia affects memory, thinking, and social abilities.
molecular (adj): thuộc hàng nguyên tử
Example: Researchers study molecular changes in cancer cells.
switch off (v): ngừng làm gì
Example: A healthy lifestyle can even switch off genes that promote cancer.
progressive disease (n): bệnh nặng dần lên
Example: Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that worsens over time.
irreversible disease (n): bệnh không thể chữa khỏi
Example: Some neurodegenerative disorders are irreversible diseases.
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intensive treatment (n): điều trị chuyên sâu
Example: Some cancers require intensive treatment.
transcend limit (v): vượt qua giới hạn
Example: The pandemic transcended limits and became a global crisis.
pressurize (v): gây sức ép
Example: Parents should not pressurize their children into choosing a specific career.
cogent (adj): vững chắc, có sức thuyết phục
Example: The government presented cogent evidence to support their policy.
faculty (n): khoa (trường đại học)
Example: She is a professor in the faculty of medicine.
tertiary (adj): cấp bậc thứ ba (liên quan đến giáo dục đại học)
Example: Government subsidies cover primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
humiliate (v): làm nhục, làm mất mặt
Example: Publicly humiliating someone can severely damage their confidence.
ulcer (n): vết loét
Example: Stomach ulcers can be caused by stress and poor diet.
leprosy (n): bệnh phong
Example: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria.
antimicrobial (n): thuốc kháng khuẩn
Example: Antimicrobial agents are used to treat bacterial infections.
sedentary lifestyle (n): lối sống ít vận động
Example: A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of obesity and heart disease.
rapport (n): mối quan hệ tốt
Example: She has built a strong rapport with her clients.
masculine (adj): nam tính
Example: He has a deep, masculine voice.
miracle (n): phép màu
Example: His survival after the accident was a miracle.
seduce (v): quyến rũ
Example: She tried to seduce him with her charm.
exotic (adj): kỳ lạ, ngoại lai
Example: The garden is full of exotic plants.
ravine (n): khe núi
Example: They hiked down into the deep ravine.
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cavity (n): lỗ sâu răng, khoang trống
Example: The dentist found a cavity in my molar that needed filling.
nominalization (n): sự danh từ hóa
Example: The nominalization of verbs can make academic writing more formal.
inoculation (n): sự tiêm chủng
Example: Inoculation against measles is recommended for all children.
resemblance (n): sự giống nhau
Example: There was a clear family resemblance between all the brothers.
racoon feces (n): phân gấu mèo
Example: I don't like touching racoon feces because of its dirty.
gypsum (n): thạch cao
Example: My house built by a tonnage of gypsum.
cleavage (n): sự chia rẽ giữa hai phe phái
Example: There is a marked cleavage of two parties regarding defending their policies.
geodesic (adj): trắc địa
Example: The shortest line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface.
uncivilized (adj): không văn minh
Example: He described the punishment as "barbaric and uncivilized."
bladder (n): bàng quang
Example: To empty your bladder.
in your face (idiom): phiền vc
Example: You too in your faceee!
unbridled (adj): không kiểm soát
Example: Unbridled ambition/enthusiasm/lust.
vertigo (n): chóng mặt
Example: She can't stand heights and has always suffered from vertigo.
reassure (v): làm ai đó an tâm
Example: He smiled at me in a reassuring way.
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hermit (n): ẩn sĩ
Example: A person who lives alone apart from society, especially for religious reasons.
rip off (phrasal verb): bị lừa
Example: Bob's tickets cost much less than ours - I think we've been ripped off.
coalesce into (v): hợp nhất thành
Example: About 300,000 years after their appearance, matter and energy started to coalesce into complex structures, called atoms, which then combined into molecules.
intricate (adj): phức tạp
Example: Certain molecules combined to form particularly large and intricate structures called organisms.
elaborate (adj): phức tạp, tỉ mỉ
Example: Even more elaborate structures called cultures.
subsequent (adj): tiếp theo
Example: The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from politics.
countless (adj): vô số
Example: There are countless arguments against this ridiculous proposal.
cuddle (v): ôm ấp.
mud (n): bùn
Example: Anxious mothers cuddling their babies and clutches of carefree children playing in the mud.
temperamental (adj): tính khí thất thường
Example: Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental.
dictate (v): ra lệnh
Example: The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
weary (adj): mệt mỏi
Example: I think he's a little weary after his long journey.
charisma (n): sức lôi cuốn
Example: I have been intrigued by her charisma.
parcels (n): bưu kiện
Example: US postal service suspends incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong.
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unveil (v): loại bỏ, tiết lộ
Example: The queen unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the hospital.
suspend (v): cấm
Example: Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out.
tit-for-tat (n): ăn miếng trả miếng
Example: I noticed she didn't send me a card - I think it was tit for tat because I forgot her birthday last year.
tariff (n): thuế xuất nhập khẩu
Example: A general tariff was imposed on foreign imports.
postal booking (n): thứ đã được gửi bởi bưu điện
Example: This gift is from postal booking.
broad-based (adj): diện rộng
Example: Broad-based support.
retailer (n): người bán lẻ
Example: One of the country’s largest food retailers.
volatile (adj): dễ thay đổi tính tình
Example: A highly volatile personality.
brace (v): chuẩn bị
Example: UN troops are braced for more violence.
levy (n): thuế
Example: To put/impose a levy on oil imports.
liquefied natural gas (n): ga hóa lỏng
Example: China unveiled 15% levies on imports of coal and liquefied natural gas from the US.
crude (adj): thô
Example: Crude oil.
unilateral (adj): đơn phương
Example: A unilateral decision.
malicious (adj): độc hại = malevolent, spiteful
Example: He took malicious pleasure in telling me what she had said.
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deploy (v): triển khai
Example: Mexico said on Tuesday it had begun deploying 10,000 border troops as promised to Trump.
offensive (adj): xúc phạm
Example: More than 450,000 people have been murdered in Mexico since it launched a major offensive against drug cartels.
terrorist (n): kẻ khủng bố
Example: The terrorists are threatening to blow up the plane.
rodent (n): loài gặm nhắm
Example: I'm interested in keeping my dog and rodents out of my house.
confront (v): đối mặt
Example: Toward confronting the phobia in questions.
intervene (v): can thiệp
Example: For the children, I have to intervene.
accusation (n): sự cáo buộc
Example: For the most part, those accusations are correct.
conquer (v): chế ngự
Example: I conquered my phobia of dogs.
tranquilizer (n): gây mê
Example: A tranquilizer gun.
impeccable (adj): hoàn hảo
Example: Show case for impeccably crafted set pieces.
ingenuity (n): khéo léo
Example: Happy meals and bedroom slippers, yet there is an ingenuity.
sadism (n): sự tàn bạo
Example: Wisdom and occasional sadism.
superb (adj): tuyệt vời
Example: All the Toy Story films are superb.
pastiche (n): tác phẩm mô phỏng
Example: An entertaining and inventive genre pastiche.
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ancillary (adj): phụ trợ
Example: Ancillary videos that best display the diamond core in this plastic mammoth.
superannuated (adj): quá hạn
Example: A superannuated dino soldier called Reptillus Maximum.
exquisitely (adv): tinh tế, tuyệt mỹ
Example: The painting was exquisitely detailed, capturing even the finest textures.
mesmerize (v): mê hoặc
Example: Elden Ring Caelid is a mesmerizing scene.
hostile (adj): thù địch
Example: A relentless hostile expanse of Elden Ring's fantasy world.
grotesque (adj): kỳ cục
Example: But a grotesque siren.
satellite (n): vệ tinh
Example: The interview came live by satellite from Hollywood.
collision (n): va chạm
Example: There is a collision between two spacecrafts.
debris (n): mảnh vỡ
Example: Emergency teams are still clearing the debris from the plane crash.
orbit (n): quỹ đạo
Example: The earth’s orbit around the sun.
deploy (v): thi hành
Example: 2,000 troops were deployed in the area.
constellation (n): chòm sao
Example: Some constellations can be seen by our eyes, but some of them are missing.
deplete (v): suy giảm
Example: The intervention of human hands directly depletes natural wildlife.
give off (v): tỏa ra
Example: The skill of gravity from consort Radahn can kill all people within a close distance.
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enact (v): ban hành luật
Example: The Vietnamese government tries to increase budget by enacting congestion law that people will pay 10 million for one-time mistakes.
build up (phrasal verb): tăng lên
Example: The macro economy in our town has begun to build up.
harmony (n): chung sống hòa bình
Example: During World War II, America tried to invade Vietnam, even though our country wanted to live in harmony with the United States.
dispose of (phrasal verb): xử lý
Example: It took me 20 minutes to dispose of my opponent.
make way for (phrase): nhường chỗ cho
Example: Make way for the Lord Mayor!
discharge (v): thải ra
Example: She was discharged from the police force for bad conduct.
contaminant (n): chất gây ô nhiễm
Example: Filters do not remove all contaminants from water.
catastrophe (n): thảm họa
Example: Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.
ubiquity (n): sự hình thành trỗi dậy
Example: The ubiquity of artificial intelligence is growing.
permeate (v): len lỏi
Example: The smell of leather permeated the room.
earth-shattering = groundbreaking (adj): chất động
Example: An earth-shattering discovery was made.
polarized (v): chia thành
Example: Public opinion has polarized on this issue.
scrutinize = elaborate = analyze (v): phân tích
Example: She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
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fully drawn (v): đưa ra kết luận
Example: The conclusion can be fully drawn.
exert (v): gắng sức
Example: He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.
indubitable (adj): hiển nhiên
Example: Indubitable proof exists.
extortionate (v): tống tiền
Example: They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest.
intestine (n): đường ruột
Example: Bacteria in the small intestine.
inadvertently (adv): vô tình
Example: We had inadvertently left without paying the bill.
wingspan (n): sải cánh
Example: Their maximum carrying capacity is strictly proportional to their wingspan.
chafe (v): chà xát, làm trầy xước; phát cáu
Example: The collar of the shirt chafed his neck.
dictate (v): ra lệnh, đọc chính tả
Example: The teacher dictated a list of words to the students.
weary (adj): mệt mỏi, kiệt sức
Example: She felt weary after a long day at work.
matriarch (n): nữ trưởng tộc, nữ thủ lĩnh
Example: The family was led by a strong matriarch who made all major decisions.
archaic (adj): cổ xưa, lỗi thời
Example: The use of typewriters is now considered archaic.
inkling (n): sự hiểu biết mơ hồ, linh cảm
Example: She had an inkling that something was wrong.
descendant (n): hậu duệ, con cháu
Example: He is a direct descendant of the famous emperor.
fertile (adj): màu mỡ, có khả năng sinh sản
Example: The farmer was happy with his fertile land.
mule (n): con la (lai giữa ngựa và lừa)
Example: The mule carried heavy loads up the mountain.
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sterile (adj): vô sinh, cằn cỗi, vô trùng
Example: The laboratory must be kept in a sterile condition.
vice versa (adv): và ngược lại
Example: He loves her, and vice versa.
jackal (n): chó hoang sa mạc
Example: The jackal scavenged for food in the desert.
mastodon (n): voi răng mấu
Example: The mastodon roamed North America thousands of years ago.
lineage (n): dòng dõi, huyết thống
Example: She can trace her lineage back to ancient royalty.
ferocious lion (n): sư tử hung dữ
Example: The ferocious lion roared loudly in the jungle.
feline ancestor (n): tổ tiên họ mèo
Example: The tiger is believed to have evolved from a common feline ancestor.
banal (adj): tầm thường, sáo rỗng
Example: His speech was full of banal clichés.
orangutan (n): con đười ươi
Example: The orangutan swung gracefully from tree to tree.
chimpanzee (n): con tinh tinh
Example: The chimpanzee used tools to gather food.
uncivilized (adj): không văn minh, hoang dã
Example: The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the jungle.
denote (v): biểu thị, chỉ ra
Example: A red flag usually denotes danger.
bulkier (adj): to lớn hơn, cồng kềnh hơn
Example: This new jacket is bulkier than my old one.
tropic (n): vùng nhiệt đới
Example: The tropic is home to diverse wildlife.
dwarfing (v): làm cho nhỏ bé hơn
Example: The skyscraper is dwarfing the nearby buildings.
fearsome (adj): đáng sợ, kinh khủng
Example: The fearsome dragon guarded the treasure.
clime (n): vùng khí hậu
Example: Many birds migrate to warmer climes in the winter.
roam (v): đi lang thang
Example: Wild horses roam freely in the mountains.
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beget (v): sinh ra, gây ra
Example: Violence only begets more violence.
envision (v): hình dung, mường tượng
Example: She envisions a world without poverty.
incriminate (v): buộc tội, làm liên lụy
Example: The evidence incriminated him in the crime.
repress (v): đàn áp, kiềm chế
Example: He tried to repress his anger.
enamour (v): làm say đắm, mê mẩn
Example: She was enamoured by the beauty of Paris.
cerebral (adj): thuộc về não, trí tuệ
Example: Chess is a highly cerebral game.
atrophy (n/v): teo, suy yếu
Example: His muscles started to atrophy after months in bed.
infant (n): trẻ sơ sinh
Example: The infant slept peacefully in the crib.
supple (adj): dẻo dai, mềm mại
Example: Yoga helps to keep the body supple.
tribe (n): bộ lạc
Example: The tribe has preserved its traditions for centuries.
womb (n): tử cung
Example: The baby grows inside the mother's womb.
scratch (v/n): cào, vết xước
Example: He accidentally scratched the car.
spun (v - past of spin): quay, xoay
Example: The dancer spun gracefully on stage.
subsisted (v - past of subsist): tồn tại, sống dựa vào
Example: The villagers subsisted on fish and rice.
carnivore (n): động vật ăn thịt
Example: The lion is a powerful carnivore.
niche (n): vị trí thích hợp
Example: The company found its niche in the market.
woodpecker (n): chim gõ kiến
Example: A woodpecker was tapping on the tree.
marrow (n): tủy xương
Example: Bone marrow transplants can save lives.
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cautionous (adj): thận trọng
Example: He was cautionous about investing in stocks.
wreaking (v): gây ra
Example: The storm is wreaking havoc on the city.
havoc (n): sự tàn phá
Example: The flood caused havoc across the region.
rhinoceros (n): con tê giác
Example: The rhinoceros is a critically endangered species.
majestic (adj): hùng vĩ
Example: The majestic mountains took my breath away.
dominion (n): quyền thống trị
Example: The king had dominion over vast lands.
underdog (n): kẻ yếu thế
Example: The underdog team surprised everyone by winning.
calamities (n): thảm họa
Example: The country has suffered many natural calamities.
harness (v): khai thác
Example: We must harness solar energy for a sustainable future.
domesticated (adj): thuần hóa
Example: Dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago.
morgue (n): nhà xác
Example: The body was taken to the morgue for identification.
pathologist (n): nhà bệnh lý học
Example: The pathologist examined the cause of death.
peculiar (adj): kỳ lạ, khác thường
Example: He has a peculiar way of speaking.
mingling (v): hòa nhập
Example: She enjoyed mingling with guests at the party.
interbreeding (n/v): lai giống
Example: Interbreeding between species is rare in the wild.
infirm (adj): yếu ớt
Example: The infirm elderly man needed assistance.
handicaps (n): khuyết tật
Example: Despite his handicaps, he achieved great success.
caricature (n): tranh biếm họa
Example: The cartoonist drew a hilarious caricature of the politician.
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brutish (adj): cục súc
Example: His brutish behavior frightened everyone.
incompatibility (n): sự không tương thích
Example: The incompatibility between the software and the system caused errors.
revulsion (n): sự ghê tởm
Example: She felt a deep revulsion at the sight of the crime scene.
anatomies (n): giải phẫu học
Example: Scientists study the anatomies of different species.
odour (n): mùi
Example: The odour of rotten food filled the room.
dialect (n): phương ngữ
Example: He speaks a northern dialect of the language.
exterminate (v): tiêu diệt
Example: The government launched a campaign to exterminate pests.
sprawling (adj): lan rộng
Example: The sprawling city extends for miles in every direction.
bureaucracy (n): bộ máy quan liêu
Example: The company’s bureaucracy slowed down decision-making.
chasm (n): vực sâu
Example: A deep chasm separated the two cliffs.
outraged (adj): phẫn nộ
Example: The public was outraged by the scandal.
oblivion (n): sự lãng quên
Example: Many ancient traditions have fallen into oblivion.
intervening (adj): xen vào
Example: The intervening years had changed him a lot.
millennia (n): hàng thiên niên kỷ
Example: The pyramids have stood for millennia.
inclement (adj): khắc nghiệt
Example: Due to inclement weather, the flight was delayed.
masty (adj): đầy hạt sồi
Example: The forest floor was masty with fallen acorns.
hitherto (adv): cho đến nay
Example: The disease had hitherto been unknown.
stratification (n): sự phân tầng
Example: Social stratification is evident in many societies.
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stadel (n): pháo đài
Example: The ancient stadel stood on a hilltop.
constitute (v): tạo thành
Example: Women constitute the majority of the workforce.
mutation (n): sự đột biến
Example: Genetic mutation can lead to new traits in a species.
whereabout (n): nơi ở
Example: His whereabout remains unknown.
mimicking (v): bắt chước
Example: The parrot was mimicking human speech.
slamming (v): đóng sầm
Example: He kept slamming the door in anger.
mailing (n/v): gửi thư
Example: She is mailing the invitations today.
ingest (v): nuốt
Example: The snake ingested its prey whole.
distinct (adj): khác biệt
Example: The two species are distinct from each other.
prodigious (adj): to lớn, phi thường
Example: He has a prodigious talent for music.
comrades (n): đồng chí
Example: The soldiers fought bravely alongside their comrades.
indisputable (adj): không thể chối cãi
Example: It is an indisputable fact that climate change is real.
maligned (adj): bị nói xấu
Example: He was unfairly maligned by the media.
linguistic (adj): thuộc về ngôn ngữ
Example: She has great linguistic abilities.
dean (n): trưởng khoa
Example: The dean of the university gave a speech.
rumour-monger (n): kẻ tung tin đồn
Example: He is known as a rumour-monger in the office.
benevolently (adv): nhân từ
Example: She smiled benevolently at the children.
monopolise (v): độc quyền
Example: The company monopolises the market.
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covet (v): thèm muốn
Example: He covets his neighbor’s luxurious house.
aspirant (n): người khao khát
Example: He is an aspirant for the presidency.
coalition (n): liên minh
Example: Several parties formed a coalition government.
overt (adj): công khai
Example: There was an overt display of hostility.
prolong (v): kéo dài
Example: The doctor tried to prolong the patient’s life.
slaughter (n/v): tàn sát
Example: The slaughter of innocent civilians shocked the world.
threshold (n): ngưỡng cửa
Example: She has a high pain threshold.
sergeant (n): trung sĩ
Example: The sergeant gave orders to his troops.
flourish (v): phát triển mạnh mẽ
Example: The business flourished in the 1990s.
medieval (adj): thuộc thời trung cổ
Example: The castle has medieval architecture.
crusade (n): cuộc thập tự chinh
Example: The knights joined the crusade.
incarnated (v): hiện thân
Example: He was said to be the devil incarnated.
judicial (adj): thuộc về tư pháp
Example: The judicial system ensures justice is served.
ornament (n): đồ trang trí
Example: The Christmas tree was covered in ornaments.
adorn (v): trang trí
Example: The walls were adorned with paintings.
scrap (n/v): mảnh vụn
Example: He collected scraps of metal for recycling.
junk (n): đồ bỏ đi
Example: He threw all the junk out of his garage.
immortal (adj): bất tử
Example: Legends about immortal beings exist in many cultures.
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mandate (n/v): lệnh, ủy quyền
Example: The new law was mandated by the government.
figment (n): điều hư cấu
Example: The monster was just a figment of her imagination.
prosecute (v): truy tố
Example: He was prosecuted for fraud.
disgruntled (adj): bất mãn
Example: The disgruntled employees went on strike.
servitude (n): sự nô lệ
Example: Many workers lived in conditions of servitude.
enslave (v): biến thành nô lệ
Example: The invaders enslaved the local population.
incurred (v - past of incur): gánh chịu
Example: He incurred heavy debts due to gambling.
enterprise (n): doanh nghiệp
Example: She runs a successful enterprise.
entrepreneurship (n): tinh thần kinh doanh
Example: Entrepreneurship requires risk-taking.
destitute (adj): nghèo túng
Example: The destitute family had no place to stay.
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