Adventure Flashcards
Vocabulary for IELTS - Anneli Williams
accompany
/əˈkʌmpəni/ - v
accompany somebody (formal): to travel or go somewhere with somebody
Example:
- His wife accompanied him on the trip.
encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/ - v
encounter something to experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do something else
trải nghiệm những thứ khó khăn
Example:
- We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week.
reschedule
/ˌriːˈʃedjuːl/ or /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/- v
schedule
/ˈʃedjuːl/ - n
to change the time at which something has been arranged to happen
Example:
- The meeting has been rescheduled for next week.
venture
/ˈventʃə(r)/ - v
to go somewhere even though you know that it might be dangerous or unpleasant
They ventured nervously into the water.
challenge
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ - n
Note: spelling
- The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.
itinerary
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/ - n
a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit
Example:
- We have a detailed itinerary for the coming trip.
journey
/ˈdʒɜːni/ - n
Note: spelling
an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
Example:
- They went on a long train journey across India.
dreary
/ˈdrɪəri/ - adj
that makes you feel sad; dull and not interesting thê lương, buồn bã Example: - a dreary winter’s day - a dreary film - a long and dreary journey on the train
intense
/ɪnˈtens/ - adj
very great; very strong dữ dội, mãnh liệt Example: - intense heat/cold/pain - The President is under intense pressure to resign.
pivotal
/ˈpɪvətl/ - adj
of great importance because other things depend on it
then chốt, mấu chốt
Example:
- This is a pivotal role in the company
profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/ - adj
= intense, very great; felt or experienced very strongly
thâm thuý, uyên thâm =
Example:
- profound changes in the earth’s climate
- My father’s death had a profound effect on us all.
valuable
/ˈvæljuəbl/ - adj
valuables - (has ‘s’ at the end)
/ˈvæljuəblz/ -
- a valuable experience
- put all your valuables in the hotel safe
determination
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ - n
to determinate - v - định rõ, quyết tâm
he quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
- Sự quyết tâm
Example:
- He fought the illness with courage and determination.
obtain
/əbˈteɪn/ - v
obtain something to get something, especially by making an effort
đạt được
Example:
- to obtain information/permission
emphasize
/ˈemfəsaɪz/ - v
to give special importance to something
nhấn mạnh
Example:
- His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.