1. New Vocab Flashcards
1
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Relatively(adv)
[ˈrelətɪvli]
A
Quite good/bad/…in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect.
Synonym: comparatively
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Sufficient(adj)
[səˈfɪʃnt]
A
Sufficient for/to sth/sb: To be enough
3
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Abstemiously(adv)
[æbˈstiː.mi.əs.li]
A
Avoiding things that give pleasure but may be bad for you, for example eating too much or drinking alcohol.
4
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fragile
[ˈfrædʒaɪl]
A
A fragile object is easily damaged or broken.
5
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unrestrained(adj)
/ˌʌn.rɪˈstreɪnd/
A
not limited or controlled:
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virtually
adverb
/ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/
A
Almost, nearly
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featureless
adjective
/ˈfiː.tʃə.ləs/
A
Not special
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Hard
incidentally
adverb
/ˌɪn.sɪˈden.təl.i/
A
- Accidentally, by chance, by mistake
- (By the way)Used before saying something that is not as important as the main subject of conversation, but is connected to it in some way
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precisely
adverb
/prɪˈsaɪs.li/
A
C1
used to express complete agreement with someone or suggest that what they have said is obvious.
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problematic
adj
[ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk]
A
Hard to understand, hard to solve
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Effortlessly(adv)
[ˈefətləsli]
A
Easily
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immensely(adv)
[ɪˈmensli]
A
Very, extremely
Synonym: exceedingly
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Impartial(adj)
[ɪmˈpɑːʃl]
A
not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument
Công bằng, không thiên vị
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Inevitable (adj)
[ɪnˈevɪtəbl]
A
Bound to happen
Synonym: ineluctable
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Transcend(v)
[trænˈsend]
A
Go beyond, be greater than, particularly a limit.
Adj: transcendent: be greater, superior
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Envisage(v)
[ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ]
A
- Expect sth in the future
2. Visualize
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practically[ˈpræktɪkli]
Adv
A
- In reality
2. Almost, nearly.
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synthetical [sin’θetikl]
synthetic[sɪnˈθetɪk]
adj
A
artificial, affected
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authentically (adv)
[ɔːˈθentɪkli]
A
Honestly, sincerely
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exceedingly(adv)
[ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli]
A
Extremely
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sophisticated (adj)
[səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd]
A
intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks.
(Tinh vi)
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horrific
[həˈrɪfɪk]
A
very bad and shocking
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judicious(adj)
[dʒuˈdɪʃəs]
A
Wise
Anto: injudicious
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preferably(adv)
[ˈprefrəbli]
A
If possible
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Likewise(adv)
| [ˈlaɪkwaɪz]
In the same way
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Comprehensively (adv)
| ˌ[kɒmprɪˈhensɪvli]
Completely
| Synonym: thoroughly
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misapprehend
| [,misæpri'hend]
Misunderstand
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Conscientiousness
| [ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəsnəs]
Sự tận tâm
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Ineluctable
| [ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəbl]
Inevitable
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partially
| [ˈpɑːʃəli]
Partly, not comprehensively
| Thiên vị
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compatible
| [kəmˈpætəbl]
Compatible with: suitable for/to
| Tương thích, hợp
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benign (adj)
| [bɪˈnaɪn]
Kind, good,...
33
verbal(adj)
| [ˈvɜːbl]
Oral, spoken, unwritten
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related(adj)
| [rɪˈleɪtɪd]
[related to] Connected, have the relationship with sth
| More emphatic: Interrelated to sth
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appetizing
| [ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ]
Delicious
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immerse(v)
| [ɪˈmɜːs]
Immerse (oneself) in ving/sth ≈ to be engrossed in sth
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prepossessing(adj)
| [ˌpriːpəˈzesɪŋ]
Beautiful, cute
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impeccable(adj)
| [ɪmˈpekəbl]
Perfect
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indifferent(adj)
| [ɪnˈdɪfrənt]
indifferent to sth: not interest in sth or not care about sth
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erratically
| [ɪˈrætɪkli]
in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected
| Thất thường
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auspicious(adj)
| [ɔːˈspɪʃəs]
Promising
They won their first match of the season 5–1 which was an auspicious start/beginning.
Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument.
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expedient(adj)
| [ɪkˈspiːdiənt]
Helpful, useful in particular situation
| Có lợi, thiết thực
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meticulous
| [məˈtɪkjələs]
Careful
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carefree
adjective
/ˈker.friː/
having no problems or not being worried about anything
| Thảnh thơi
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withdrawn
adjectivewithdrawn
adjective
/wɪðˈdrɑːn/
Shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people
Khép kín
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Pensive
| /ˈpen.sɪv/
thinking in a quiet way, often with serious expression on your face
Wistful: sadly pensive
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detrimental
| [ˌdetrɪˈmentl]
[to sth/sb] Harmful
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coherent
| [kəʊˈhɪərənt]
If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.
Mạch lạc
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noticeable
| [ˈnəʊtɪsəbl]
Easy to be noticed/ remarkable
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unquestionable
| [ʌnˈkwestʃənəbl]
Inarguably, indisputable
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unquestionable
| [ʌnˈkwestʃənəbl]
Inarguably, indisputable
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predominant
| [prɪˈdɒmɪnənt]
Most popular, noticeable
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Intensive
| ɪnˈten·sɪv/
Concentrated on sth
Needing or using great energy or effort
Chuyên sâu
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undesirable
| [ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl]
Unwanted
| Không mong muốn, khó chịu
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consistent
| [kənˈsɪstənt]
Persistent (in)
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attain
| [əˈteɪn]
Achieve
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ingenious
| [ɪnˈdʒiːniəs]
(of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods
Khéo léo
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accomplishment
| [əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt]
Achievement
| Accomplish: complete sth
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undeniable
| [ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl]
Can be denied, indisputable
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swiftly
| [ˈswɪftli]
Fast, rapidly
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straightforward
| [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd]
Easy to understand, easy to solve
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troublesome
| [ˈtrʌblsəm]
Khó chịu, phiền phức
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tranquillity
| [træŋˈkwɪləti]
Peace
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theoretically
| [ˌθɪəˈretɪkli]
Trên lý thuyết
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privilege
| [ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ]
Exclusive right
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praise
| [preɪz]
Compliment
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respecful
| [ris'pektful]
showing admiration for someone or something
| Tỏ vẻ tôn trọng
67
initially
| [ɪˈnɪʃəli]
At first
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controversial
| [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl]
Causing disagreement or discussion
| Gây tranh cãi
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inexplicable
| [ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl]
Can't be explained
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predicament
| [prɪˈdɪkəmənt]
Hard/ unpleasant situation
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misplace
| [ˌmɪsˈpleɪs]
Not be placed right
| Đặt không đúng chỗ
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proportion
| [prəˈpɔːʃn]
( proportion of something to something ) tỷ lệ (sự tương quan giữa vật này với vật khác về số lượng, vị trí..)
73
fulfil
| [fʊlˈfɪl]
1. to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen
2. to satisfy someone or to make someone feel happy
Thực hiện
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irrelevant
| [ɪˈreləvənt]
Not related
| to let aside [the irrelevant details]: put away [...]
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particularly
| [pəˈtɪkjələli]
Especially
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ceaseless
| [ˈsiːsləs]
Continual
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Interminable
| [ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbl]
Continual, causing boredom, anger
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unendurable
| [ˌʌnɪnˈdjʊərəbl]
To the extent that can't be endured
79
indefinitely
| [ɪnˈdefɪnətli]
Forevermore, no specific date
80
forthcoming
| [ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ]
Ahead, in the future
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disorganization
| [dɪsˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn]
Sự phá hoại tổ chức
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likewise
| [ˈlaɪkwaɪz]
In the same way
83
impact
| [ˈɪmpækt]
Result, collision
84
amenity
| [əˈmiːnəti]
something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people
Tiện nghi
85
ineradicable
| [ˌɪnɪˈrædɪkəbl]
Can't be eradicated
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possession
| [pəˈzeʃn]
In ownership
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unmistakable
| [ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl]
Can't be mistaken
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assertive
| [əˈsɜːtɪv]
Kiên định, quyết đoán
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contamination
| [kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn]
Pollution
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passionless
| [ˈpæʃnləs]
Having no passion, enthusiasm
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wholeheartedly
| [ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli]
in a way that is completely enthusiastic and without any doubt
Hết mình
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marked
| [mɑːkt]
Noticeable
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synthesize
| [ˈsɪnθəsaɪz]
Tổng hợp
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synthesis
| [ˈsɪnθəsɪs]
Something made by synthesizing
| Ex: A new method is a synthesis of the best features of the old methods
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sterilize
| [ˈsterəlaɪz]
Make germ-free
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harmony
| [ˈhɑːməni]
a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together
Sự hoà hợp
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fundamentally
| [ˌfʌndəˈmentəli]
Basically
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infect
| [ɪnˈfekt]
( to infect somebody / something with something )
Gây cho ai, cái gì bị bệnh/ tiêm nhiễm, đầu độc
>to infect someone with pernicious ideas
>a mind infected with racial prejudice
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pernicious
| [pəˈnɪʃəs]
Malicious, detrimental
| Nguy hại, hiểm độc
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superlative
| [suːˈpɜːlətɪv]
Best
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courteous
| [ˈkɜːtiəs]
Polite
102
distinctly
| [dɪˈstɪŋktli]
Clearly
| To hear distinctly
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gorgeous
| [ˈɡɔːdʒəs]
Beautiful, stunning
| Drop-dead gorgeous
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exceptional
| [ɪkˈsepʃənl]
Special
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stricken(adj)
| [ˈstrɪkən]
suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant
| Stricken with/by
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etiquette
| [ˈetɪkət]
Lễ nghi, phép xã giao
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conduct
| [kənˈdʌkt]
conduct oneself: cư xử
| Ex: How can I conduct myself? I don't know much about the etiquette.
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prerequisite
| [ˌpriːˈrekwizɪt]
( prerequisite for / of something ) điều kiện quyết định trước hết; điều kiện tiên quyết
Synonym: precondition
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unforeseen
| [ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn]
Unpredictable
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malicious
| [məˈlɪʃəs]
Pernicious
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purity
| [ˈpjʊərəti]
The quality of being pure
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cleanliness
| [ˈklenlinəs]
The state of being clean
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exemplify
| [ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ]
To exemplify = for example
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extraordinary
| [ɪkˈstrɔːdnri]
Exceptional
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assuredly
| [əˈʃʊərədli]
Certainly, confidently
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intentionally
| [ɪnˈtenʃənəli]
Purposefully [ˈpɜːpəsfəli]
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ample
| [ˈæmpl]
Plenty, sufficient
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remarkable
| [rɪˈmɑːkəbl]
Notable
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remarkable
| [rɪˈmɑːkəbl]
Notable
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incentive
| [ɪnˈsentɪv]
Noun: encouragement, motivation
Adj: encouraging
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reluctant
| [rɪˈlʌktənt]
Reluctant to do sth: Unwilling to do sth
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rightful
| [ˈraɪtfl]
A rightful position or claim is one that is morally or legally correct
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rightful
| [ˈraɪtfl]
A rightful position or claim is one that is morally or legally correct
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uneconomic
| [ˌʌnˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk]
Unprofitable
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intensely
| [ɪnˈtensli]
Vigorously
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incalculable
| [ɪnˈkælkjələbl]
Can't be calculated
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numerous
| [ˈnjuːmərəs]
Many, plentiful
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gratification
| [ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]
Pleasure
| Something that made pleasure
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instantaneous
| [ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs]
In an instant
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downright
| [ˈdaʊnraɪt]
Completely
| Downright boring
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frown
| [fraʊn]
Cau mày, nhan mặt
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virtue
| [ˈvɜːtʃuː]
Good morals
Đức tính tốt
by virtue of (formal, C2): on account of, as a result of
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sequence
| [ˈsiːkwəns]
a series of related things or events, or the order in which they follow each other
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motion
| [ˈməʊʃn]
the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement
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recognition
| [ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn]
If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievement
Noun of recognize
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aspiration
| [ˌæspəˈreɪʃn]
Something that you hope to achieve (objective)
(aspiration for / after something) (aspiration to do something) lòng mong muốn hoặc tham vọng mạnh mẽ; nguyện vọng, khát vọng
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belittle
| [bɪˈlɪtl]
Look down on
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intensify
| [ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ]
to make something stronger or more extreme, or to become stronger or more extreme
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contagious
| [kənˈteɪdʒəs]
Spread swiftly, easily
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Repent
| [rɪˈpent]
Regret
repent/regret ving
*Marry in haste, repent at leisure*
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remorse
| [rɪˈmɔːs]
Remorse for sth: a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done
Ex: He was filled with remorse for having refused to visit his dying father
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Faculty
/ˈfæk.əl.ti/
Faculty for sth = capacity of sth = special ability to do particular thing
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confront
| /kənˈfrʌnt/
to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person
| While confronting an ordeal/ a predicament
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chagrined
| /ˈʃæɡ.rɪnd/
Feeling disappointed or angry, especially by a failure or mistake
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gesture
noun
/ˈdʒes.tʃər/
a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling
Cử chỉ
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gesture
noun
/ˈdʒes.tʃər/
a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling
Cử chỉ
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shroud
noun [ C ]
/ʃraʊd/
a situation that prevents something from being known or understood:
The truth about the accident remains inexplicable beneath a shroud of secrecy.
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acclimatize
| /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/
to (cause to) change to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc.
We were vigorously forced to acclimatize ourselves to the new working conditions.
acclimatize ≈ settle in
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reckless
adjective
/ˈrek.ləs/
doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results
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extricate (v)
| [ˈekstrɪkeɪt]
to remove something or set something free with difficulty
| Ex: It has always been an ordeal to extricate ourself from a predicament, yet we are making every effort to ameliorate.
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imperative
| /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/
Extremely important, urgent
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chronic
adjective
/ˈkrɒn.ɪk/
(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time
Long-lasting
Ex: chronic stress
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setback
noun [ C ]
/ˈset.bæk/
something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing.
Setback in sth
Sự thoái trào, sự giật lùi
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fallback
adjective [ before noun ]
noun
/ˈfɔːl.bæk/
A fallback plan or position can be used if other plans do not succeed or other things are not available
Sự dự phòng
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perception
noun
/pəˈsep.ʃən/
[ C ]
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
[ U ]
someone's ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people
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self-esteem
noun [ U ]
/ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/
belief and confidence in your own ability and value
| Ex: She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals.
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deterioration
noun [ C or U ]
UK /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact or process of becoming worse:
We've seen a deterioration in relations between the countries.
When we arrived, we were appalled at her deterioration.
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provoke
verb [ T ]
/prəˈvəʊk/
to cause a reaction, especially a negative one
| Ex: The disconcerting silence provoked my outbreak of anger.
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distressed
adjective
/dɪˈstrest/
upset or worried
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stale
adj
/steɪl/
no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long
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vain
adjective
UK /veɪn/
vain adjective (NOT SUCCESSFUL)
```
C2
unsuccessful; of no value
không có giá trị hoặc ý nghĩa; vô hiệu; hão huyền
vain efforts /attempts
những cố gắng vô ích
vain promises /triumphs /pleasures
những lời hứa/thắng lợi/niềm vui hão huyền
rỗng tuếch, không có ý nghĩa
vain words
những lời rỗng tuếch
in vain: unsuccessfully
```
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benevolence
noun [ U ]
/bəˈnev.əl.əns/
the quality of being kind and helpful:
| His sunny, calm tone suggested a man of deep benevolence.
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relentless
adjective
/rɪˈlent.ləs/
continuing in a severe or extreme way
| Relentless pressure/ criticism / rain
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deceive
| /dɪˈsiːv/
to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage:
The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out.
Synonym: trick
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sober
| [ˈsəʊbə(r)]
C2
serious and calm:
In fact the whole wedding was a sober affair - no dancing, just people standing around in groups chatting politely.
-Anthony was in a very sober mood - I scarcely heard him laugh all night.
C2
not drunk or affected by alcohol:
-Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?
-I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.
*to make a sober estimate of what is possible
đánh giá đúng mức về cái gì có thể xảy ra
*a sober analysis of the facts
sự phân tích nghiêm túc các sự việc
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vanity
noun [ U ]
US /ˈvæn·ɪ·t̬i/
the personal characteristic of being too proud of and interested in yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements (tính kiêu căng tự phụ, lòng tự cao tự đại)
tính vô nghĩa/rỗng tuếch/hư ảo
( số nhiều) chuyện phù hoa, hư ảo; sự hão huyền
these things are vanities
những cái đó là những chuyện hão huyền
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egocentric
adjective
UK /ˌiː.ɡəʊˈsen.trɪk/ US /ˌiː.ɡoʊˈsen.trɪk/
thinking only about yourself and what is good for you
| Selfish
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deceptive
adjective
UK /dɪˈsep.tɪv/ US /dɪˈsep.tɪv/
making you believe something that is not true: (related: deceive)
dối trá, lừa dối, lừa bịp, đánh lừa; dễ làm cho lầm lẫn
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irreversible
adjective
UK /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/
C2
| not possible to change; impossible to return to a previous condition
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blunt
adjective
UK /blʌnt/
C2
A blunt pencil, knife, etc. is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, etc. well
C2
saying what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings (rude)
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downfall
noun [ S ]
UK /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/ US /ˈdaʊn.fɑːl/
(something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health
Sự suy sụp, sa sút
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aflutter
adjective [ after verb ] humorous
UK /əˈflʌt.ər/
excited and nervous:
I'm all aflutter about meeting him after so long.
Paul had walked into the room and set my heart aflutter.
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imminent
adjective
UK /ˈɪm.ɪ.nənt/
```
C2
coming or likely to happen very soon:
imminent disaster/danger
A strike is imminent.
≈ forthcoming, ineluctable
```
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modesty
noun [ U ]
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/
approving
the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements:
She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it.
in all modesty approving
said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important:
In all modesty, we'd probably have lost the game if I hadn't been playing
= unassumingness
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squander
verb [ T ]
UK /ˈskwɒn.dər/
to waste large amounts of money or other resources
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Adverse
/ˈæd.vɜːs/
having a negative or harmful effect on something:
adverse publicity They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes.
adverse effect So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.
adverse reaction I had an adverse reaction to the injection.
adverse conditions The match has been cancelled because of adverse
