Gloomy Sunday Flashcards

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opaquexâm lấn

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(a) mờ mịt

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notably

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(adv) in particular; especially

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consensus

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(n) a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people

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disperse

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invasive

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xâm lấn

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grunt

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tiếng càu nhàu,

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grunt work

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coong

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puerile

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(a) behaving in a silly way, not like an adult

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jumble

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(n) an untidy and confused mixture of things, feelings, or ideas
(v) to mix things together untidily

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forsake

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(v) abandon (someone or something).

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scorn

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contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy

talk behind someones back

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contempt

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(n) a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something
sự khinh miệt

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disdain

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(n) the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your interest or respect
khinh thường

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despicable

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(a) deserving to be hated or strongly criticized; đáng khinh

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proscribe

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(v) forbid, especially by law.

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legalize

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(v) make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law.

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irresolute

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(a) showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain; not able or willing to take decisions or actions

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deprive

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to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need;
tước đoạt

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monarch

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(n) a king or queen

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regent

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(N) a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the king or queen is absent or too young, too ill, etc.

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consort

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(v) to spend a lot of time in the company of a particular group of people, especially people whose character is not approved of
(n) a wife or husband, especially of a ruler

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claim

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(v) to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it
(n) a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it

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consent

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(n) permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
(v) give permission for something to happen.

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scandalous

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(a) causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law., tai tiếng

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nobility
(n) the class or group of people who have a high social rank, esp. from birth, tầng lớp quý tộc
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compel
(v) to force someone to do something
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abdicate
(v) to give up a position as king, or to fail to take responsibility for something
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infant
(n) a baby or a very young child: (a) related to or connected with the first stage of school in the UK, for children aged four to seven years
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custody
(n) the state of being kept in prison, especially while waiting to go to court for trial
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resign
(v) to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving
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promiscuous
(a) (of a person) having a lot of different sexual partners or sexual relationships, or (of sexual habits) involving a lot of different partners. lăng nhăng, trăng hoa
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sympathetic
(a) used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering; đồng cảm
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frigid
(a) (of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold a word used in the past to describe a woman who does not like having sex, which is now considered offensive
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consummate
(v) to make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex (n) to make something complete or perfect
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popularity
Popularity means the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people. It often refers to how well-known or well-regarded someone or something is within a group or society. Example: A singer who has millions of fans and is frequently on the radio has gained popularity.
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lavish
Lavish means something that is rich, extravagant, or given in great amounts. It can refer to spending, gifts, or decorations that are excessive or luxurious. Example: The billionaire threw a lavish party, with gold decorations, gourmet food, and a fireworks display.
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convict
Convict (verb) means to declare someone guilty of a crime in a court of law. As a noun, it refers to a person who has been found guilty and sentenced to prison. Example (verb): The jury found enough evidence to convict the defendant of robbery. Be convicted of means to be officially found guilty of a crime by a court. When someone is convicted of something, it means they have been proven to have committed that crime according to the law. Example: He was convicted of theft and sentenced to two years in prison
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treason
Treason is the crime of betraying one's country, typically by attempting to overthrow the government or aiding its enemies. It's considered one of the most serious crimes against a nation. Example: The spy was arrested for treason after selling military secrets to a foreign government
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aid
Aid means to help or provide support to someone or something. It can refer to assistance in the form of physical help, money, or other resources. Example: The organization provided aid to the victims of the earthquake by sending food and medical supplies
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guillotine
máy chém đầu
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peasant
Peasant refers to a poor farmer or laborer, especially in the past, who typically worked on the land owned by someone else and had a low social status. The term is often associated with medieval times but can be used more generally to describe low-income rural workers. Example: In medieval Europe, most of the population were peasants who worked the fields for the local lords.
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analogy
An analogy is a comparison between two things to explain or clarify something by highlighting how they are similar in some way. It helps to explain a concept or idea by relating it to something more familiar. Example: Analogy: "Life is like a journey; it has ups and downs, and you need to keep moving forward." In this analogy, life is compared to a journey to help illustrate that life involves challenges and progress.
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sew
Sew means to join or repair fabric, cloth, or other materials using a needle and thread. It can also refer to the act of making clothing or other items by stitching pieces of fabric together. may Example: She learned how to sew a button back onto her shirt after it fell off.
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chisel
cái đục
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Rhino
tê giác
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millennia
thiên niên kỉ
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exhilarated
Exhilarated (more commonly exhilarated or exhilarated) means to be filled with a feeling of great happiness, excitement, or energy. It describes a state of being very thrilled or elated. Example: After winning the championship, the team was exhilarated and celebrated with great joy.
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laughable
Laughable means something that is so absurd, silly, or ridiculous that it provokes laughter or scorn. It describes something that is not taken seriously because it's considered humorous or foolish. Example: The idea that you could finish a marathon without any training was laughable.
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melancholic
Melancholic describes a deep, persistent feeling of sadness or gloominess. It refers to a mood that is characterized by sorrow or depression. Example: The music had a melancholic tone that evoked feelings of nostalgia and sadness.
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