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artificial

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created by people; not happening naturally
(an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer/lighting/light/emotion/heart/lake/smile/grass)

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false

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not real, but made to look or seem real to cheat people
(false beard/passport/hair/passport/accusations/allegations/claim/statements/eyelashes/teeth/impression/hopes/economy/positives/modesty/evidence/identity/name/idea/smile)

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fake, forged

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pasport

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natural

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existing in nature, and not produced by people
(natural world/resources/habitat/colour/food/substance/causes/ability/talent/instinct/tendency/law/justice/reaction)

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physical

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real and be able to be seen, touched or felt
(physical activity/fitness/examination/appearance/disabilities/injuries/mental and physical health/physical contact/presence/science/chemistry

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true

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based on facts or on things that really happened
(true for somebody/something, true of somebody/something, true face of war/value/cost/character/nature/feelings/love/sense)

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accurate

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correct in every detail and without any mistakes
(accurate description/picture/measurements/prediction/estimate/assessment/representation/portrayal/throw/shot/weapon information/data/reflection, reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate)

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method

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a way of doing something, especially a planned or established way
(a method to do sth, traditional/alternative/scientific methods, method of/for/to do something, use/employ/apply /devise/propose/adopt a method

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way

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a method for doing sth
(way to do something, find a way, way of doing something, in the same way, in this way, to my way)

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engine

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the part of a vehicle that makes it move
( diesel/petrol/jet/car engine, engine failure)

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machine

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a piece of equipment with moving parts that does a particular job
(operate/run a machine, washing/sewing/vending machine, invent/design a machine, by machine)

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motor

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the part of a machine or vehicle that makes it work
(electric/diesel motor, power the motor, motor industry/trade/insurance)

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aim = goal, target

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the thing that you hope to achieve by doing sth
(aim high, aim for/at/to do something, specifically aimed, be aimed at somebody, main/short/long-term aim), take aim

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cause

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an event, thing or person that makes something happen
(root/major/ leading/common/natural/good cause, determine the cause, cause for something, with/without/good/worthy cause, cause of)

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reason

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a fact, situation, or intention that explains why something happened, why someone did or why sth is true
(give a reason, reason for something, main/only reason, for a reason/no apparent/obvious reason, by reason of something, personal reasons, have every reason, with reason)

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estimate

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to guess or calculate an amount or value by using available information
(estimate the cost/value/number, estimate something at/from/as/to do something/how many), conservative (= low) estimate, rough/best/preliminary/initial/early/accurate/realistic/reasonable estimate, make/give/provide an estimate (of sth)

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calculate

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to discover a number or amount by using mathematics
(calculate the value/rate, calculate something from something, calculate something by something, calculate how much, what, etc, calculate as/at/on/when)

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electric

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using or relating to, operating by electricity
(electric car/vehicle/light/motor/current/charge/power/fields/generator/ plug/socket/switch/blanket/car/kettle/light/bill/performance)
electron: nguyên tử
electrical: relating to electricity (electrical engineer/faults/equipment/devices/appliances)

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electronic

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using electricity and extremely small electrical parts, such as microchips
(electronic devices/gadgets/calculators/equipment/machines/ medical records/communication/banking/payments/ book/edition/text/engineer/keyboard/game/ components/devices/ communication/cash/publishing/goods/catalogue/database/records)

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invent

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to design or create something that did not exist before

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discover

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to find sth that was hidden or that no one knew about it before
(newly/first/recently/ discovered, discover somebody/something doing something, discover the truth/why)

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research

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the detailed study of sth in order to discover new facts
(scientific/medical/academic/ do/conduct/undertake research), research on something/somebody, research project/grant/fellow/assistant/scientist/institute/centre/laboratory/findings)

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experiment

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a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions
(do/perform/conduct an experiment, laboratory experiments, in/during/by/as experiment, experiment on/with/in somebody/something)

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progress

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the process of developing or improving
(make/monitor/rapid/good/real/steady/significant progress, progress in/on/towards/beyong doing something, progress report, progress towards)

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development

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change, growth, improvement over a period of time
( stage of development, promote economic/sustainable/product/housing/ organizational/software development, development projects/plan/programme, in/under development,

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modern

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relating to or belonging to the present time
(modern industrial world/science/day/era/life/readers/art/technology/architecture/medicine, in modern times,

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new

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recently made, invented or developed
(new technology, be new to)

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industry

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all the businesses involved in producing a particular type of goods or services
( in industry, steel/oil/auto/music/film/manufacture/heritage industry, within an industry, industry as a whole, industry insiders/analysts/experts)

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factory

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a building where large quantities of goods are produced using machines
(in/at a factory)

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award

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a prize that is given to someone who has achieved something
(prestigious/present/give/make/win/accept/receive awards, award for something, awards ceremony, lifetime achievement award., an award for/of sth, make/uphold/grant an award, compensation/compensatory/damage(s) award, award sb sth/sth to sb
-prize: contest, competition

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reward

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something good that happens or that you receive because of something you have done
(reward sb for V.ing, reward sb with sth, as a reward for, incentives and rewards., a reward for sth, receive/get/collect/win/earn/provide/offer a reward, financial/economic/monetary rewards
big/huge/generous rewards)

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take place

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to happen (những việc đã được xếp đặt trước)

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occur

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chỉ sự hiện diện, tồn tại của một sự vật/việc gì đó, xảy ra mang tính trang trọng, chợt nảy ra ý nghĩ

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break down

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(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working because of a fault

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carry out

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perform an inquiry/an investigation/a survey/experiment
carry sth out: carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order

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come off

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to be successful; to have the intended effect or result (come off well, badly)

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come on

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develop, make progress
Ex: The project is coming on fine.

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come up with

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think of (idea, plan, strategy, answer, sum of money)

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cut (sth) off

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to stop the supply of something to somebody
Ex: Our water supply has been cut off.

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find (sth) out/find out (about something/somebody) | find out something (about something/somebody)

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to get some information about something/somebody by asking, reading, etc, discover information

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give off (sth)

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to produce something such as a smell, heat, light, etc.
Ex: The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume.

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narrow (sth) down to sth

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to reduce the number of possibilities or choices
Ex: We narrowed the choices down to five categories.

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plug (sth) in/into sth

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to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity or to another piece of electrical equipment

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put somebody/something through (to somebody/…)

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to connect somebody by phone
Ex: Could you put me through to the manager, please?

45
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turn somebody/something (from something) into something

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to make somebody/something become something
Ex: Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man.
-turn sth in: hand/give sth in

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turn sth off

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to stop the flow of electricity, gas, water, etc. by moving a switch, button, etc.
Ex: Please turn the television off before you go to bed.
They’ve turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe.

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work sth out

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to find the answer to something (to work out a problem)

48
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attempt

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-make an attempt at sth/doing
-attempt to do: try to do something, especially something difficult
-in an attempt to do

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average

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on average: usually

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beginning

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-in the beginning
-at the beginning of
-beginning with
-to begin with

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bottom

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-at the bottom of sth: page, door, stairs, class, bag, garden, position, ocean
-on the bottom of sth: box, lake, sea, swimming pool, grass, ocean

52
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cause

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be/find/look for the cause of sth
cause for something

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conclusion

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-come to/reach/arrive at the conclusion: sau khi suy nghĩ và đưa ra kl
-jump/lead to conclusion: vội suy nghĩ
-draw a conclusion: rút ra kl
-in conclusion

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experiment

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-do/perform/carry out an experiment (on sth)
-experiment on/with sth/doing
Ex: The school is experimenting with new teaching methods
Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans.

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fact

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-in (actual) fact: used to give extra details about something that has just been mentioned
-as a matter of fact: used to add a comment on something that you have just said, usually adding something that you think the other person will be interested in
Ex: It’s a nice place. We’ve stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact.
-the fact (of the matter) is (that): used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
Ex: A new car would be wonderful but the fact of the matter is that we can’t afford one.
- face the facts
-in fact=in effect: thật vậy

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introduction

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-with the introduction of sth
-an introduction to sth/sb
-introduce someone to something/so

57
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phone call

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-make/receive/have/get a phone call
a phone call to/from sb

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photograph

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take a photo (of sth/sb)

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research

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carry out/do/conduct research (on/into sth)
Ex: He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources.

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cause sth (to do)

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gây nên điều gì cho ai/cái gì.
Ex: The inflation caused huge difficulty to the country’s economy
The bright light caused her to blink

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consider

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-consider sth/doing
-consider if/whether
-consider sb for/as sth = appoint
We are considering her for the job of designer.
-consider it Adj for sb to V

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discuss

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-discuss sth/doing (with sb)
Ex: Have you discussed the problem with anyone?
-discussion on/about

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explain

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-explain to sb that S+V
-explain sth to sb
Ex: It was difficult to explain the concept to beginners.

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intend

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-intend to V/Ving
-have intention of

65
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know

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-know (about) sth/doing: have information in your mind
-know of sb/sth: have heard of something or someone and have a little information about them
-be known as sth
-be known to sb: đc ai bt tới

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look

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-look at sth
-look for sth
-look forward to v.ing

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manage

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-manage to do = succeed in doing

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plan

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-plan sth
-plan to do/for sth: The government has announced plans to create one million new training places.
-plan on doing: intend to do something

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possible

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-possible (for sb) to V
-find sth possible
-find it impossible to V

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result

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-result of sth/doing. Ex: The company’s failure was a direct result of bad management.
-result in sth/V.ing. Ex: The fire resulted in damage to their property
-result from sth/doing. Ex: His difficulty in walking results from a childhood illness. (If a situation or problem results from a particular event or activity, it is caused by it)
-as a result of sth

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wonder

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-wonder about sth/doing: I’ve been wondering about (= considering) going to Florida
-wonder if/whether/why

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appear

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appearance, apparently

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build

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builder
building (office/apartment/historic building, design/construct/erect a building)

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discover

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discovery (make discovery, discovery of something)

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explain

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explanation

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important

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importance, unimportant, importantly

77
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introduce

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introduction
introductory (chapters/paragraphs/remarks/courses/lectures/prices/offers)

78
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introduce

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introduction
introductory (chapters/paragraphs/remarks/courses/lectures/prices/offers)

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invent

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-invention
inventor

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observe

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-observer: a person who watches somebody/something, a person who watches and studies particular events, situations, etc. and is therefore considered to be an expert on them (To the casual observer)
-observation
-observant: có óc quan sát/tinh ý
-observatory: đài quan sát

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possible

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-impossible
-(im)possibility
-(im)possibly

82
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psychology

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-psychologist
-psychological

83
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research

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researcher

84
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revolution

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-revolutionary (idea/change)

85
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science

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-scientist
-(un)scientifical(ly)

86
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technology

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-technological(ly)
-technical(ly)
-technician: a person whose job is keeping a particular type of equipment or machine in good condition
-technique

87
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wood

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-wooden

88
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a world of
explanatory
explicable

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very great deal of
dùng để giải thích
có thể giải thích được

89
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motive

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động cơ thúc đẩy làm việc gì

90
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actual: real, exact

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