ETS 06 Flashcards

1
Q

The artist used a “cloth” to clean his paint brushes.
/klɒθ/

A

a piece of cloth, often used for a special purpose, especially cleaning things or covering a table
Khăn

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2
Q

She filled the “jars” with the tomato sauce.

A

a round glass container, with a lid (= cover), used for storing food, especially jam, honey, etc.
lọ

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3
Q

He had to “prop the ladder against” the wall to reach the top shelf.

A

to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it
Để tựa vào

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4
Q

It’s more difficult to manage “off-site” employees.

A

away from the place where people are working or involved in a particular activity

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5
Q

The bank decided to “waive” the late fee as a courtesy to the customer.

A

to choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so
Từ bỏ một đặc quyền

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6
Q

He ordered a plate of “dumplings” at the Chinese restaurant.

A

a small piece of dough or pastry wrapped around fish, meat, or vegetables and cooked in oil, steam, or boiling water
Bánh bao

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7
Q

She won the item with the highest “bid”.

A

to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property
Giá thầu

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8
Q

The “appraiser” determined the value of the house to be much higher than expected.

A

a person whose job is to examine a building, an object, etc. and say how much it is worth
Người định giá

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9
Q

The ship dropped its “anchor” for a major television network.
/ˈæŋkə(r)/

A

a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
Neo thuyền

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10
Q

She “retracted” her hand quickly after touching the hot stove.

A

move back into the main part of something
Rút vào

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11
Q

He docked his boat at the “marina” before heading into town.
/məˈriːnə/

A

a specially designed harbour for small boats and yachts
Bến du thuyền

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12
Q

She introduced me to her “associate” who would be handling my account.

A

​a person that you work with, do business with or spend a lot of time with
Đồng nghiệp

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13
Q

The new printer is less “bulky” than the old one, saving space in the office.

A

large and difficult to move or carry
cồng kềnh

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14
Q

He pursued a career in “forestry” because of his love for nature and the outdoors.
/ˈfɒrɪstri/

A

the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
lâm nông nghiệp

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15
Q

The city “utilizes” solar energy to power the street lights.
/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/

A

to use something, especially for a practical purpose
Sử dụng

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16
Q

The “aviation” safety regulations are strictly enforced to protect passengers and crew.
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/

A

the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition
Các hoạt động trong ngành hàng không

17
Q

The teacher “addressed” the question to the entire class.

A

to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it
Suy nghĩ và giải quyết

18
Q

She divided the cake into equal “portions” for each guest.
/ˈpɔːʃn/

A

one part of something larger

19
Q

He was hired as the new “curator” for the natural history section of the museum.
/kjʊəˈreɪtə(r)/

A

a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or an art gallery, etc.
Người phụ trách (bảo tàng, triễn lãm)

20
Q

The dentist said she needed a “crown” on her damaged tooth.

A

an artificial piece used to cover a damaged tooth.
Thân răng

21
Q

It’s important to conduct a “patent” search before launching a new product.

A

​an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this
Bằng sáng chế

22
Q

His family were “adamantly” opposed to the marriage.
/ˈædəməntli/

A

in a way that shows you are determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something
Kiên quyết không đổi

23
Q

The teacher “embraced” the new teaching methods that were introduced.
/ɪmˈbreɪs/

A

to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm
Đi theo đường lối, phương pháp

24
Q

The terms sofa and couch are often used as “interchangeable” words.

A

that can be exchanged, especially without affecting the way in which something works
Có thể thế chỗ qua lại

25
Q

Despite their differences, they have a “companionable” friendship.
/kəmˈpænjənəbl/

A

friendly
Dễ kết bạn, đồng hành

26
Q

You can pay by credit card, or “alternatively”, we accept cash.
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/

A

used to introduce a suggestion that is a second choice or possibility
Nếu không thì, hoặc có thể

27
Q

She spent the afternoon “weaving” a beautiful basket.

A

the act of making cloth by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads on a loom (= special frame)
Dệt

28
Q

He “put aside” his project to help his sister with her homework.

A

to ignore or forget something, usually a feeling or difference of opinion

29
Q

The “manor” house has been in the family for generations.

A

a large country house surrounded by land that belongs to it
Trang viên

30
Q

There are several good restaurants in the “vicinity” of the hotel.
/vəˈsɪnəti/

A

​the area around a particular place
vùng lân cận