Emphasis and understatement

Question 1

emphasis

/ˈemfəsɪs/ - n

Answer 1

special importance that is given to something
sự nhấn mạnh
Example:
- they placed great emphasis on the individual’s freedom

Question 2

understatement

/ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/ - n

Answer 2

a statement that makes something seem less important, impressive, serious, etc. than it really is
sự giảm nhẹ
Example:
- to say I am delighted (= happy) is an understatement
(actually, I am extremely happy)

Question 3

abundant

/əˈbʌndənt/ - adj

Answer 3

many, much, existing in large quantities; more than enough
Example:
- Fish are abundant in the lake.
- We have abundant evidence to prove his guilt.

Question 4

ample

/ˈæmpl/ - adj

Answer 4

enough or more than enough
Example:
- ample opportunity/evidence/space/proof
- There was ample time to get to the airport.

Question 5

marked

/mɑːkt/ - adj

Answer 5

easy to see
Example:
a marked difference/improvement
a marked increase in profits (/ˈprɒfɪt/ - lợi nhuận)

Question 6

modest

/ˈmɒdɪst/ - adj

Answer 6

not very large, expensive, important, etc.
khiêm tốn, ít 
Example: 
- modest improvements/reforms
- He charged a relatively modest fee.

Question 7

negligible

/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/ - adj

Answer 7

of very little importance or size and not worth considering
Không đáng kể
Example: 
- The cost was negligible.
- a negligible amount

Question 8

vast

/vɑːst/ - adj

Answer 8

extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.
bao la, rộng lớn
Example: 
- a vast area of forest
- a vast crowd

Question 9

definitive

/dɪˈfɪnətɪv/ - adj

Answer 9

final; not able to be changed
chắc chắn, dứt khoát
Example:
- a definitive agreement/answer/statement
- The definitive version of the text is ready to be published.

Question 10

liable

/ˈlaɪəbl/ - adj

Answer 10

legally responsible for paying the cost of something
chịu trách nhiệm
- You will be liable for any damage caused.

Question 11

tentative

/ˈtentətɪv/ - adj

Answer 11

not definite or certain because you may want to change it later
dự kiến
Example:
- We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday.

Question 12

undisputed

/ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd/ - adj

Answer 12

that cannot be questioned or proved to be false; that cannot be disputed
không thể tranh cãi

Example:
- undisputed facts

Question 13

marginally

/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/ - adv

Answer 13

very slightly; not very much
một chút xíu
Example:
- They now cost marginally more than they did last year.
- He’s in a new job but he’s only marginally better off.

Question 14

seldom

/ˈseldəm/ - adv

Answer 14

= not often
Example:
- He had seldom seen a child with so much talent.
- They seldom watch television these days.

Question 15

ostensibly

/ɒˈstensəbli/ - adv

Answer 15

If something is ostensibly true, it seems to be true, but you or other people have doubts about it.
mạo nhận
Example:
- ostensibly independent organizations.

Question 16

reportedly

/rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ - adv

Answer 16

according to what some people say

The band have reportedly decided to split up.

Question 17

seemingly

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/ - adv

Answer 17

a seemingly stupid question

a seemingly endless journey

Question 18

firm - adj

firmly

Answer 18

firm = fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape
cứng, chắc chắn, kiên cố
Example: 
- a firm bed/mattress
- These peaches are still firm.

Example - firmly

• ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly.
• Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead.