Random words to learn (1)

Question 1

verb

protrude

/prəˈtruːd/

Answer 1

to stick out from or through something

Nhô lên, thò ra

His teeth protrude.

Question 2

verb

clarify

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/

Answer 2

to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation

làm rõ/ làm sáng tỏ

Could you clarify the first point please? I don’t understand it completely.

Question 3

verb

prompt + N

/prɒmpt/

Definition 1

Answer 3

to make something happen

dẫn đến/ khiến cho

• The bishop’s speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
• Recent worries over the president’s health have prompted speculation over his political future.

Question 4

verb

prompt

/prompt/

Definition 2

Answer 4

to remind (especially an actor) of the words that he/ she is to say

nhắc lời thoại

Several actors forgot their words and had to be prompted.

Question 5

verb

prompt someone to do something

Answer 5

• to make someone decide to say or do something
• to persuade to do something

thúc đẩy/ khiến

• What prompted you to say that?
• I don’t know what prompted him to leave.

Question 6

adjective

prompt

/prɒmpt/

Answer 6

acting, or happening, without delay or punctually

mau lẹ/ tức thời/ đúng giờ

• a prompt reply
• I’m surprised that she’s late. She’s usually so prompt.

Question 7

noun

fluid

/ˈfluː.ɪd/

Answer 7

a substance that flows and is not solid

chất lỏng

• If you have a fever you should drink plenty of fluids.
• power steering fluid
• The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids (= liquids, such as blood, that come from the human body).

Question 8

adjective

fluid

/ˈfluː.ɪd/

Definition 1

Answer 8

smooth and continuous

uyển chuyển, nhịp nhàng, mượt mà

• fluid movements
• His piano playing was beautifully fluid, adding grace to every song he played.

Question 9

adjective

fluid

/ˈfluː.ɪd/

Definition 2

Answer 9

If situations, ideas, or plans are fluid, they are not fixed and are likely to change, often repeatedly and unexpectedly

không cố định

• The military situation is still very fluid.
• For travellers whose plans are more fluid, try looking for flights on a different day.

Question 10

adjective

averse

/əˈvɜːs/

Answer 10

strongly disliking or opposed to

cực kỳ phản đối

• Few people are averse to the idea of a free holiday.
• I’m not averse to (= I like) the occasional glass of champagne myself.

Question 11

verb

characterise

/ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz/

Definition 1

Answer 11

Something that characterises another thing is typical of it

làm nổi bật được cái chất, phong cách

Bright colours and bold strokes characterise his early paintings.

Question 12

verb

characterise

/ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz/

Definition 2

Answer 12

to describe something by stating its main qualities

mô tả

In her essay, she characterises the whole era as a period of radical change.
He is characterised his carefulness

Question 13

verb

prevail

/prɪˈveɪl/

Answer 13

to get control or influence; to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time

thịnh hành, phổ biến

• I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.
• And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?
• This attitude still prevails among the middle classes

Question 14

verb

prevail on/upon someone

/prɪˈveɪl/

Answer 14

to persuade someone to do something (that they do not want to do)

thuyết phục

He was eventually prevailed upon to accept the appointment.

Question 15

verb

implement

/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/

Answer 15

to start using a plan or system

thi hành, thực hiện

The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.

Question 16

noun

magnum

/ˈmæɡ.nəm/

Answer 16

1.5 litres of wine, or a bottle containing this

cái chum

She won a magnum of champagne.

Question 17

noun

opus

/ˈəʊ.pəs/

Answer 17

any work of art

tác phẩm

• Carl Nielsen’s Opus 43 quintet
• He showed us his latest opus, a truly awful painting of a vase of flowers.

Question 18

adjective

foremost

/ˈfɔː.məʊst/

Answer 18

most important or best; leading

Đáng kính/ quan trọng nhất, cần thiết nhất

• This is one of the country’s foremost arts centres.
• She’s one of the foremost experts on child psychology.

Question 19

adjective

dedicated

/ˈded.ɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

Answer 19

believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it

dày công, tận tụy

a dedicated father/teacher She’s completely dedicated to her work.

Question 20

verb

culminate (in/ with st)

/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

Answer 20

If an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point

kết thúc là, đi đến kết quả cuối cùng là

Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease.

Question 21

verb

alleviate

/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

Answer 21

to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe

làm dịu, xoa dịu/ giảm đau

The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
Synonym: ease

Question 22

verb

diminish

/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/

Answer 22

to reduce or be reduced in size or importance

(làm) giảm giá trị, hạ bớt/ làm mai một

These memories will not be diminished by time.

Question 23

noun

patron

/ˈpeɪ.trən/

Definition 1

Answer 23

a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money

nhà tài trợ

The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.

Question 24

noun

patron

/ˈpeɪ.trən/

Definition 2

Answer 24

a person who use a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc especially regularly

khách hàng thân thiết

Will patronskindlynotethat thisrestaurantwill beclosedon 17July.

Question 25

adjective

deliberate

/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

Definition 1

Answer 25

(often of something bad) intentional or planned

cố ý, cố tình, có chủ đích

• a deliberate attack/insult/lie
• We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.

Question 26

adjective

deliberate

/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

Definition 2

Answer 26

• A deliberate movement, action, or thought is done carefully without hurrying
• to think or talk seriously and carefully about something

cẩn trọng

• From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk.
• The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
• [ + question word ] He’s deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he’s been offered.

Question 27

adjective

conscious

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Definition 1

Answer 27

• awared of st, noticing st
• (of action, feelings, etc) deliberate; done in a careful way
• determined and intentional

nhận thức rõ/ cẩn thận/ có chủ đích

• She’s very conscious of the problems involved.
• I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.
• a conscious choice/ effort/ act
• to make a conscious decision

Question 28

adjective

conscious (of)

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Definition 2

Answer 28

being particularly interested in st

thích thú

• to be environmentally/ politically conscious
• they have become increasingly health-conscious

Question 29

adjective

elaborate

/iˈlæb.ər.ət/

Answer 29

(Only before noun) very complicated and detailed; carefully prepare and organised

chu đáo/ tinh xảo

• elaborate designs
• She had prepared a very elaborate meal.

Question 30

verb

demolish

/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/

Definition 2

Answer 30

• to defeat sb/ st easily and completely
• to show that an idea or theory is completely wrong

đánh bại/ phản bác

• They demolished NewZealand in the final.
• A recent book has dimolished this theory.

Question 31

verb

demolish

/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/

Definition 1

Answer 31

to destroy something

phá huỷ

• The factory is due to be demolished next year.
• The old slums are being demolished to make way for a new house project.

Question 32

Noun - Idiom

in the scheme of things

/skiːm/

Answer 32

the way things are organized or happen in a particular situation, or the way someone wants them to be organized

trong tổng thể, trong cái nhìn hoàn chỉnh/ bản chất của sự vật, sự việc

• Everyone has their role to play in the overall scheme of things.
• Our problems aren’t really that important in the grand scheme of things.

Question 33

noun

scheme

/skiːm/

Answer 33

• a secret and dishonest or illegal plan (that will bring a good result for you)
• an officially organized plan or system

Kế hoạch/ âm mưu; ý đồ/ sự phối hợp; sự sắp xếp

• a scheme for manufacturing paper from straw
• a scheme to escape taxes
• a colour scheme

Question 34

verb

scheme (against sb)
(to/for st)

/skiːm/

Answer 34

to make clever, secret plans that often deceive others

hoạch định, lên âm mưu

• Her enemies are scheming her downfall.
• All her assistants were scheming against her.

Question 35

noun

speculation

/ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Answer 35

• the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain
• the act of speculating in order to make a profit

dự đoán/ dự tính

• Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation.
• [ + that ] News of the president’s illness fuelled/prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.

Question 36

salvation

/sælˈveɪ.ʃən/

Answer 36

• (a way of) being saved from danger, loss, or harm
• something that prevents danger, loss, or harm

sự cứu rỗi/ giải thoát

Question 37

noun

salvation

/sælˈveɪ.ʃən/

Answer 37

• (a way of) being saved from danger, loss, or harm
• something that prevents danger, loss, or harm

sự cứu rỗi/ giải thoát

That blanket was my salvation when my car broke down in the snow.

Question 38

adjective

controversial

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/

Answer 38

causing disagreement or discussion

gây tranh cãi

Question 39

noun

landmass

/ˈlænd.mæs/

Answer 39

a large area of land such as a continent that is in one piece and not broken up by oceans, in which a continent can be a part or a whole

lục địa

Question 40

Idioms

as a whole

Answer 40

as one thing or piece and not as separate parts

như một thể thống nhất??/ nhìn chung

The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole.

Question 41

Idioms

on the whole

Answer 41

considering everything; in general

nói chung

On the whole, I’m in favor of the idea.

Question 42

verb

revamp

/ˌriːˈvæmp/

Answer 42

to change or arrange something again, in order to improve it

tái cơ cấu/ tái cấu trúc

• We revamped the management system, but the business is doing no better than it was before.
• The walled garden was completely revamped last year.

Question 43

noun

revamp

/ˌriːˈvæmp/

Answer 43

the process of changing or arranging something again, in order to improve it

sự tái cơ cấu/ sự tái cấu trúc

• The company has spent $5 million on a major revamp of its offices.
• He is planning a radical revamp of his squad.

Question 44

noun

stability

/stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Answer 44

a situation in which something is not likely to move or change
the state of being firmly fixed or not likely to move or change

sự ổn định/ sự cố định

economic and political stability
I’m worried about his mental stability.

Question 45

noun

distress

/dɪˈstres/

Answer 45

• a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain
• a situation in which you are suffering or are in great danger and therefore in urgent need of help
• financial failure

lo âu, căng thẳng/ tình huống nguy hiểm/ sạt nghiệp

• She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.
• Many of the horses were showing signs of distress at the end of the race.

Question 46

make a distress

Answer 46

to make a legal action of taking and selling another person’s property in order to get money for a payment or debt that they owe

chiếm đoạt/ cưỡng đoạt/ thu hồi

Synonym: distraint, seizure

Question 47

noun

seizure (of st)

/ˈsiːʒə(r)/

Answer 47

the use of legal authority to take something from somebody; an amount of something that is taken in this way

chiếm đoạt/ cưỡng đoạt/ thu hồi

• The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
• the largest ever seizure of cocaine at a British port
• The Act confers powers of entry, search and seizure on the police.

Question 48

noun

exposure

/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/

Definition 1

Answer 48

• exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
• the fact of experiencing something new or different

sự tiếp xúc với/ rủi ro

• prolonged exposure to harmful radiation
• At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.
• (finance) the company’s exposure on the foreign exchange markets (= to the risk of making financial losses)
• We try to give our children exposure to other cultures.

Question 49

noun

exposure

/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/

Definition 2

Answer 49

• the fact of having the true facts about somebody/something told after they have been hidden because they are bad, dishonest or illegal
• the fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc.

sự phơi bày, tiết lộ/ quảng cáo

• prolonged exposure to harmful radiation
• At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.
• (finance) the company’s exposure on the foreign exchange markets (= to the risk of making financial losses)

Question 50

adjective

pervasive

/pəˈveɪsɪv/

Answer 50

​existing in all parts of a place or thing; spreading gradually to affect all parts of a place or thing

Toả khắp. Lan tràn khắp, thâm nhập khắp.

• a pervasive smell of damp
• Her influence is all-pervasive (= it affects everyone and everything).
• A sense of social change is pervasive in her novels.
• the increasingly pervasive subculture in modern society

Question 51

noun

manifestation

/ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃn/

Answer 51

• an event, action or thing that is a sign that something exists or is happening; the act of appearing as a sign that something exists or is happening
• an appearance of a ghost or spirit

sự biểu lộ, biểu thị/ dấu hiệu, điềm báo/ sự hiện hình

• The riots are a clear manifestation of the people’s discontent.
• Some manifestation of your concern would have been appreciated.
• The church is the site of a number of supernatural manifestations.

Question 52

noun

discontent
(at/over/with something)

/ˌdɪskənˈtent/

Answer 52

a feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation; something that makes you have this feeling

sự không hài lòng

• There is widespread discontent among the staff at the proposed changes to pay and conditions.
• (formal) There are a wide variety of popular discontents which need discussing.
  SYNONYM: dissatisfaction

Question 53

noun

contentment

/kənˈtentmənt/

Answer 53

a feeling of being happy or satisfied

• He has found contentment at last.
• a sigh of contentment
  Synonym: satisfaction

Question 54

adjective

substantive

/səbˈstæntɪv/ or /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

Answer 54

• important, serious, or related to real facts
• having real importance or value

có thật, thực tế/ quan trọng

• Substantive research on the subject needs to be carried out.
• The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators.
• a substantive issue/matter
• substantive talks/negotiations

Question 55

adjective

consistent

/kənˈsɪstənt/

Defintion 1

Answer 55

• always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc.
• happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time

kiên định/ cố định, vững chắc

• (consistent in something) She’s not very consistent in the way she treats her children.
• (consistent in doing something) We must be consistent in applying the rules.
• There has been a pattern of consistent growth in the economy.

Question 56

adjective

consistent

/kənˈsɪstənt/

Defintion 2

Answer 56

(of an argument or a set of ideas) having different parts that all agree with each other

vững chắc

• a well-thought-out and consistent argument
• His argument is not even internally consistent.

Question 57

adjective

consistent with something

Answer 57

in agreement with something; not contradicting something

kiên định, cứng rắn với lập trường

• The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research.
• These findings are consistent with other studies.
• injuries consistent with a fall from an upper storey (= similar to those such a fall would have caused)

Question 58

adjective

inherent
(in somebody/something)

/ɪnˈherənt/ or /ɪnˈhɪərənt/

Answer 58

that is a basic or permanent part of somebody/something and that cannot be removed

vốn có/ thuộc về

• the difficulties inherent in a study of this type
• Violence is inherent in our society.
• an inherent weakness in the design of the machine
  Synonym: intrinsic

Question 59

adjective

intrinsic

/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

Answer 59

belonging to or part of the real nature of something/somebody

vốn có/ thuộc về

• the intrinsic value of education
• These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest.
• intrinsic to something Small local shops are intrinsic to the town’s character.

Question 60

verb

assume

/əˈsjuːm/

Answer 60

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

tin rằng, cho rằng, thừa nhận, giả sử

• It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
• Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
• (assume something) Don’t always assume the worst (= that something bad has happened).

Question 61

(formal) verb

assume something

Answer 61

• to take or begin to have power or responsibility
• to begin to have a particular quality or appearance (= take on)
• to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality (= put on)

đảm nhận, đảm đương/ mang, khoác, dưới dạng/ giả bộ

• Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
• The court assumed responsibility for the girl’s welfare.
• Goodman will assume the role of president.
• In the story, the god assumes the form of an eagle.
• He had assumed a stage Southern accent.

Question 62

verb

subject

/səbˈdʒekt/

Answer 62

to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom

xâm chiếm

• The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes.
• The Roman Empire subjected most of Europe to its rule.

Question 63

phrasal verb

subject to

subject somebody/something to something

Answer 63

to make somebody/something experience, suffer or be affected by something, usually something unpleasant

khiến ai đó phải chịu đựng, trải qua…

• to be subjected to ridicule
• The city was subjected to heavy bombing.
• The defence lawyers claimed that the prisoners had been subjected to cruel and degrading treatment.

Question 64

adjective

subject to something

/ˈsʌb.dʒekt/

Answer 64

• to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant
• only able to happen if something else happens (= depend on)

trải qua, chịu đựng/ tuỳ thuộc vào, phụ thuộc vào

• Cars are subject to a high domestic tax.
• In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression.
• We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval.
• Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being (= if there are) enough helpers.

Question 65

verb

predispose

/ˌprid·ɪˈspoʊz/

Answer 65

to influence someone to behave or think in a particular way or to have a particular condition

khiến cho ai dễ thiên về/ lôi kéo

• Individualism predisposes many people to look for individual solutions to social problems.
• Your family history can help a doctor determine if you are predisposed to developing heart disease.

Question 66

noun

predisposition (+ to)

/ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Answer 66

the state of being likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease

có khuynh hướng/ thiên về

• She has an annoying predisposition to find fault.
• There is evidence that a predisposition to(wards) asthma runs in families.

Question 67

adjective

be predisposed to/towards something

/ˌpriː.dɪˈspəʊzd/

Answer 67

to be more likely than other people to have a medical condition or to behave in a particular way

có khuynh hướng/ thiên về

• Researchers have discovered that the children of these patients are genetically predisposed to cancer.
• The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis.

Question 68

adjective

maternal

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

Answer 68

• behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind, loving way
• related to a mother’s side of the family

thuộc về, như thể người mẹ/ nhà ngoại

• maternal instincts
• She is very maternal towards her employees.
• Her maternal grandmother (bà ngoại) is still alive.

Question 69

adjective

paternal

/pəˈtɜː.nəl/

Answer 69

• typical of or like a father, especially a kind father
• coming from or relating to someone’s father or his side of the family

thuộc về, như thể người cha/ nhà nội

• He’s very paternal with the baby.
• My paternal grandparents (ông bà nội) were Irish.

Question 70

adjective

critical

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Definition 1

Answer 70

• saying that someone or something is bad or wrong
• giving opinions or judgments on books, plays, films, etc

chỉ trích, phê bình/ nghiêm trọng

• a critical report
• The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory.
• She has written a major critical appraisal/study of Saul Bellow’s novels.
• His last film won/received critical acclaim (= was praised by film critics).

Question 71

adjective

critical

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Definition 2

Answer 71

• of the greatest importance to the way things might happen
• extremely serious or dangerous

quan trọng/ nghiêm trọng

• The president’s support is critical (to this project).
• a critical decision
• Both drivers are critical/in a critical condition (= so badly hurt that they might die) after the 120 mph crash.

Question 72

noun

compilation

/ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Answer 72

• the act of compiling something
• the process of preparing a company’s financial statements, based on information that is given by the management of the company
• a book, CD, etc. that has been made from several separate parts

biên soạn/ báo cáo tài chính/ bộ sưu tập

• A team of four was involved in the compilation of the book.
• During a compilation the data is arranged into the conventional financial statement form, but it is not audited or reviewed.
• a compilation of their greatest hits

Question 73

noun

acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/

Answer 73

public approval and praise

sự đón nhận, đón đọc, yêu thích

• Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
• Hamlet was played by Ion Caramitrou to rapturous acclaim.

Question 74

verb

acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/

Answer 74

• to give public approval and praise
• to elect someone without opposition

đón nhận, đón đọc, yêu thích/ bầu (ai) làm

• She was universally/widely/publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.
• She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation.
• Marion was acclaimed president of the club.

Question 75

adverb

factually

/ˈfæk.tʃu.ə.li/

Answer 75

in a way that relates to facts and whether they are true or not

thực tế là, một cách thực tế

• He’s making statements that are not factually accurate.
• If your article is not factually correct, we will have no choice but to sue you.

Question 76

adjective

factual

/ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/

Answer 76

using or consisting of facts

mang tính thực tế

She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police.

Question 77

adjective

noxious

/ˈnɒk.ʃəs/

Answer 77

• Something, especially a gas or other substance, that is noxious is poisonous or very harmful
• (esp. of a gas) poisonous or harmful

độc hại

• They died from inhaling noxious fumes.
• noxious gases

Question 78

noun

ribcage

/ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/

Answer 78

the structure of ribs that protects your heart and lungs in your chest

xương lồng ngực

Question 79

adjective

virtual

/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Answer 79

• almost or very nearly the thing described, so that any slight difference is not important
• created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world

thực (tế)/ giả lập

• Ten years of incompetent government had brought about the virtual collapse of the country’s economy.
• The company has a virtual monopoly in this area of trade.
• The economy has come to a virtual standstill.
• The country was sliding into a state of virtual civil war.
• Analysts said the deal was a virtual certainty.
• The stunning battle sequences almost make up for the virtual absence of a plot.
• She was a virtual unknown when he cast her in the film.
• In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world.

Question 80

phrasal verb

bring something ↔ about

Answer 80

to make something happen

khiến, dẫn đến

What brought about the change in his attitude?

Question 81

noun

monopoly

/məˈnɒp.əl.i/

Answer 81

(an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share

độc quyền

• The government is determined to protect its tobacco monopoly.
• Is Microsoft a monopoly?
• The drafting of a new constitution cannot be a monopoly of the white minority regime (= other people should do it too).
• He does not have a/the monopoly on (= he is not the only one who has) good looks.

Question 82

adjective

monopolistic

/məˌnɒp.əlˈɪs.tɪk/

Answer 82

having or trying to have complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share

độc quyền

• She did not consider the fine a sufficient deterrent against monopolistic practices by big producers.
• The company is accused of monopolistic behaviour.

Question 83

adjective

stunning

/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

Answer 83

• extremely beautiful or attractive
• shocking or very impressive

đẹp lộng lẫy/ đáng kinh ngạc

• a stunning dress
• a stunning view over the bay of Saint Tropez
• All the ideas have a stunning simplicity.

Question 84

noun

assumption

/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Definition 1

Answer 84

• something that you accept as true without question or proof
• a willingness to accept something as true without question or proof

giả thuyết

• People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
• These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
• The plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially speeded up by adding more people.

Question 85

noun

assumption of power, responsibility, etc.

/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Definition 2

Answer 85

the act of taking a position of power, responsibility, etc.

sự nắm giữ, việc nắm giữ

• The revolutionaries’ assumption of power took the army by surprise.
• The assumption of responsibility for his wife and children shaped his character in a different way.
• These measures were halted by Bush’s assumption of the presidency.
• They entered into a contract with the governor on his assumption of authority.
• Many citizens supported the king’s assumption of power at first.

Question 86

idiom

at first

Answer 86

in or at the beginning

ban đầu/ đầu tiên

At first, I thought he was joking but then I realized he meant it.

Question 87

(formal) verb

forbear

/fɔːˈbeər/

forbear | forbore | forborne

Answer 87

to prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgment, or kindness to others

• His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him.
• The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore to make any promises at this early stage.

Question 88

(formal) adjective

forbearing

/fɔːˈbeə.rɪŋ/

Answer 88

patient and forgiving

kham nhẫn, vị tha

The minister praised what he called her “kind and forbearing nature”.

Question 89

verb

persevere (with st)

/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/

Answer 89

(mainly approving) to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time

kiên trì

• If you persevere long enough and work hard enough, you’ll eventually succeed.
• I did not persevere with learning to play the violin.
• We will persevere in this struggle for peace, no matter how long it takes.
• The prime minister is aware of the risks of persevering with an unpopular policy.
• He urged them to persevere in keeping the promises they had made.

Question 90

adjective

persevering

/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rɪŋ/

Answer 90

having the quality of continuing to make an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time

kiên trì

• He was one of the most determined, stubborn, persevering people I had ever met.
• She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become CEO.
• They have a persevering spirit through hardship.

Question 91

noun

hardship

/ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/

Answer 91

• (something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this
• a condition of life that causes difficulty or suffering

khó khăn/ thời kỳ khó khăn

• extreme/real/severe hardship
• financial/economic hardship

Question 92

adjective

hasty

/ˈheɪ.sti/

Answer 92

Hasty actions are done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought

vội vã, hấp tấp

• He warned against making hasty decisions.
• Now let’s not leap to any hasty conclusions.
• We saw the rain and made a hasty retreat into the bar.
• I think perhaps we were a little hasty in judging him.

Question 93

adjective

premature

/ˈprem.ə.tʃər/

Answer 93

happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time

sớm, trước (= in advanced)

• premature birth/death
• a premature baby
• Their criticisms seem premature considering that the results aren’t yet known.

Question 94

verb

stain

/steɪn/

Answer 94

• to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove
• to permanently spoil something such as someone’s reputation
• If a material stains, it absorbs substances easily, causing it to become covered with marks, or coloured by a chemical

để lại vết/ vấy bẩn/ rỉ

• Tomato sauce stains terribly - it’s really difficult to get it out of clothes.
• While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil.
• Several important politicians have had their reputations stained by this scandal.
• The country’s history is stained with the blood of (= the country is guilty of killing) millions of innocent men and women.

Question 95

adjective

objective

/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/

Answer 95

• based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings
• not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fair or real

khách quan

• an objective and impartial report
• I can’t really be objective when I’m judging my daughter’s work.
• an objective opinion

Question 96

noun

objective

/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/

Answer 96

something that you aim to do or achieve

mục tiêu

• long-term objectives
• His main objective this semester is to improve his grades.

Question 97

noun

objectivity

/ˌɒb.dʒekˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Answer 97

the fact of being based on facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings

sự khách quan

• Surely true objectivity in a critic is impossible?
• We should not lose our objectivity as we respond to the attack.

Question 98

adjective

impartial

/ɪmˈpɑː.ʃəl/

Answer 98

• not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument
• able to judge or consider something fairly without allowing your own interest to influence you

trunng lập/ khách quan

• impartial advice
• A trial must be fair and impartial.
• The jury has to give an impartial verdict after listening to all of the evidence.

Question 99

verb

snatch

/snætʃ/

Answer 99

• to take hold of something suddenly and roughly
• to take something or someone away by force

chớp lấy thời cơ, giật lấy/ giật lấy (cướp)

• He snatched the photos out of my hand before I had a chance to look at them.
• Running the best race of his career, Fletcher snatched (= only just won) the gold medal from the Canadian champion.
• The six-year-old girl was snatched from a playground and her body was found two days later.
• She had her purse snatched (= stolen) while she was shopping.

Question 100

idiom

only just

Answer 100

• not long ago/before
• by a very small margin; almost not.

chỉ vừa mới/ chỉ vừa đủ (suýt thì không được)

• We’ve only just arrived.
• He only just caught the train.
• I can afford it, but only just.

Question 101

Idioms

only have eyes for/
have eyes only for somebody

Answer 101

to be in love with only one particular person

🥺

I only have eyes for you 🙄 Ta chỉ muốn dành tình cảm của ta cho nàng.

Question 102

verb

abduct

/æbˈdʌkt/

Answer 102

• to force someone to go somewhere with you, often using threats or violence
• to move a part of the body away from the central part of the body or away from another body part

bắt cóc/ cắt (bộ phận cơ thể)

• The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists.
• Listen for a clicking sound as the child’s hips are abducted.

Question 103

noun

ridicule

/ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/

Answer 103

• unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid
• to laugh at someone in an unkind way

châm chọc, chế giễu, miệt thị, nhạo báng

• She was treated with scorn and ridicule by her colleagues when she applied for the job.
• He’s become an object of ridicule (= a person that everyone thinks is stupid and criticizes or laughs at).
• She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.
• He was ridiculed for his ideas.

Question 104

idiom

lay yourself open to attack, criticism, ridicule, etc.

Answer 104

• to make it easy for people to attack you
• to make it easy for people to laugh unkindly at you, etc.

tạo điều kiện để người khác tấn công, chỉ trích, chọc ghẹo, etc

• You lay yourself open to ridicule wearing clothes like that.
• She lays herself open to criticism with such unashamedly extreme views.

Question 105

verb

plunge

/plʌndʒ/

Answer 105

• to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something
• to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly

lao xuống, nhào xuống/ giảm mạnh, sụt

• We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.
• The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.
• Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.
• Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres.
• The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.
• Our income has plunged dramatically.

Question 106

adjective [ after noun ]

staggered

/ˈstæɡ.əd/

Answer 106

• very shocked or surprised
• arranged so that things happen at different times or so that things are not positioned in a regular way/ arranged in such a way that not everything happens at the same time

sốc/ lộn xộn, không nhất quán

• staggered at something I was staggered at the amount of money the ring cost.
• staggered by something I was staggered by her rudeness.
• staggered to hear, learn, see, etc. We were staggered to learn what the painting was worth.
• Cabinets can be hung at staggered heights.
• staggered working hours (= people start and finish at different times)
• a staggered introduction of the new system

Question 107

adjective

hung

/hʌŋ/

Answer 107

having an equal or nearly equal number of members with opposing opinions, so that no decisions can be made

• The general election in Britain was expected to result in a hung parliament.
• a hung jury

Question 108

noun

parliament

/ˈpɑː.lɪ.mənt/

Answer 108

in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country

Quốc hội

• On Tuesday the country’s parliament voted to establish its own army.
• She was elected to Parliament in 1997.

Question 109

verb

crumple

/ˈkrʌm.pəl/

Answer 109

• to become, or cause something to become, full of folds that are not equal in size
• If someone’s face crumples, it becomes full of lines because of a strong emotion
• If someone crumples, they fall to the ground suddenly

nhàu nát/ (một cảm xúc được biểu lộ rất rõ ràng)/ ngã bất ngờ

• This shirt crumples easily
• Her face crumpled with laughter.
• The bullet hit him and he crumpled into a heap on the floor.

Question 110

phrase - informal

drop someone a line

Answer 110

to write someone a letter, especially a short informal one

• Just drop me a line when you decide on a date.
• I hadn’t heard from John in ages so I thought I’d drop him a line.
• Could you drop her a line and ask her where she got her tent? I’d love to get one myself.
• Drop us a line and we’ll put your query to our panel of experts.
• If I haven’t heard from Amber by next weekend I’ll drop her a line.

Question 111

idiom - informal

drop the ball

Answer 111

• to make a mistake, especially by not taking action or dealing with something that should have been planned for
• to fail to keep working to reach a goal

gây tội, mắc lỗi (vì không tuân theo)

• For God’s sake don’t drop the ball on this - we’re relying on you.
• The government has dropped the ball, he says, and should have seen this coming.
• I’ll freely admit to dropping the ball on this occasion but I’ll fix it.
• Public schools have dropped the ball when it comes to teaching kids about art and music.

Question 112

phrase - informal

drop (someone) a hint

Answer 112

to tell someone something in a way that is not direct

• She dropped a hint that she’d like to come to the party.
• He seemed to be dropping a hint that he might one day stand for leader.
• I’d really love one of her paintings for my birthday so I’ve been dropping a few hints.
• Do you think he was trying to drop me a hint?
• He didn’t say anything explicitly but dropped one or two hints about the future of the club.

Question 113

verb

stagger

/ˈstæɡ.ər/

Definition 1

Answer 113

• to walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall
• to arrange things, especially hours of work, holidays, or events, so that they begin at different times from those of other people

đi loạng choạng/ sắp xếp lịch không đồng nhất (với người khác/ nơi khác)

• After he was attacked, he managed to stagger to the phone and call for help.
• figurative The company is staggering under a $15 million debt and will almost certainly collapse by the end of the year.
• Some countries have staggered school holidays so that holiday resorts do not become overcrowded.

Question 114

verb

stagger

/ˈstæɡ.ər/

Definition 2

Answer 114

to cause someone to feel shocked or surprised because of something unexpected or very unusual happening

gây bất ngờ

He staggered all his colleagues by suddenly announcing that he was leaving the company at the end of the month.

Question 115

phrasal verb

crumple something up

/ˈkrʌm.pəl/

Answer 115

to crush a piece of paper until all of it is folded

vò, vo tròn

Sylvie crumpled up the letter and threw it in the bin.

Question 116

verb [ often passive ]

overburden

/ˌəʊ.vəˈbɜː.dən/

Answer 116

to make someone or something work too hard or carry, contain, or deal with too much

khiến ai hay cái gì quá tải, quá sức

• Insurance companies are already overburdened with similar claims.
• Now 5,000 new children will be attending the district’s already overburdened school system.

Question 117

verb

claim

/kleɪm/

Definition 1

Answer 117

• to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it
• to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it

khẳng định/ đòi, nhận (cái gì đó là của mình)

• [ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
• [ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don’t believe him.
• All parties have claimed success in yesterday’s elections.
• An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning’s bomb attack.

Question 118

verb

claim

/kleɪm/

Definition 2

Answer 118

• to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it
• a right to have something or get something from someone

yêu cầu, đòi

• The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.
• Don’t forget to claim (for) your travelling expenses after the interview.
• UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.
• UK If the shop won’t give me a replacement TV, I’ll claim my money back.
• Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.
• My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money).

Question 119

noun

strip

/strɪp/

Answer 119

a long, flat, narrow piece

dải/ miếng

• a narrow strip of land
• He didn’t have a bandage, so he ripped up his shirt into thin strips.
• Protect the magnetic strip on your credit card from scratches, heat, or other damage.

Question 120

verb

strip

/strɪp/

Answer 120

• to remove, pull, or tear the covering or outer layer from something
• to remove something from somewhere
• to take something important, such as a title, away from someone, usually as a punishment
• to take out everything that is not part of the structure of a room or building
• to sell the assets (= valuable parts) of a company

lột, bỏ, tước lấy, etc.

• Because of the pollution, the trees are almost completely stripped of bark.
• The paintwork was so bad that we decided to strip off all the paint and start again.
• [ + adj ] During the summer months, the sheep strip the mountains bare.
• Huge areas of land have been stripped of all trees and vegetation.
• When you strip the word from its context, it loses its meaning.
• She said that these processed foods have been stripped of most of their nutrients.

Question 121

idiom

be asking for trouble

Answer 121

to be likely to cause problems or difficulties for yourself

tự rước lấy rắc rối, rước hoạ vào thân

Giving him such a powerful car when he’s just started driving is asking for trouble.

Question 122

idiom

come home to roost

Answer 122

If a past action, mistake, etc. comes home to roost, it causes problems at a later date, especially when this is expected or seems deserved

ác giả ác báo

• All his earlier mistakes are coming home to roost.
• We’re dealing with decades of bad decisions that are coming back to roost now.
• If we keep under-paying teachers and under-funding schools, eventually the chickens are going to come home to roost.
• Men may now feel pressure to meet certain beauty standards, but considering what women have endured over the years, I would say the chickens have come home to roost.

Question 123

idiom

be your own worst enemy

Answer 123

to cause most of your problems or most of the bad things that happen to you yourself, because of your character

Carrie is her own worst enemy - she’s always arguing with people.

Question 124

idiom

ask questions of someone/something

Answer 124

• to put questions to someone that you want them to answer
• to test someone’s or something’s ability or quality; to be difficult for someone to deal with

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions of those with more experience.
• She is inquisitive, forever asking questions of parents, teachers, and friends.
• Members of the grand jury are allowed to ask questions of witnesses.
• These trials and tribulations ask questions of our character.
• The other team moved the ball around well and asked questions of our defence.
• After this performance, some may ask questions of his temperament.
• When you see others overtaking you, it makes you ask questions of your own ability.

Question 125

phrasal verb

catch someone out

caught | caught

Answer 125

• to show that someone is doing wrong
• to trick someone into making a mistake
• to put someone in a difficult situation

• I suspected he wasn’t telling me the truth, and one day I caught him out when I found some letters he’d written.
• The examiner will try to catch you out, so stay calm and think carefully before you speak.
• A lot of people were caught out by the sudden change in the weather.

Question 126

adjective

counterfeit

/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/

Answer 126

made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes

(hàng) giả

• counterfeit jewellery/passports/coins
• This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original.
• Inspect the tickets carefully for possible counterfeits.

Question 127

adjective

genuine

/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/

Answer 127

• If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be
• If people or emotions are genuine, they are honest and sincere

(hàng) xịn, ngon, chính hãng, etc./ thật thà và chân thành

• genuine leather
• If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions.
• He’s a very genuine person.
• Machiko looked at me with genuine surprise - “Are you really going?” she said.

Question 128

verb

misinterpret

/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.prət/

Answer 128

• to form an understanding that is not correct of something that is said or done
• to not understand or explain something correctly

hiểu sai/ giải thích sai

• My speech has been misinterpreted by the press.
• When we re-examined the regulations, we realized that we had misinterpreted them.
• She felt that her comments had been misinterpreted.
• Synonym: misconstrue, misunderstand

Question 129

verb

misconstrue

/ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/

Answer 129

to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says

• She said Harris had misconstrued her comments.
• Their caution was misconstrued as cowardice.
• Johnson complained that his statements were misconstrued.
  Synonym: misinterpret, misunderstand

Question 130

noun

interpretation

/ɪnˌtɜː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/

Answer 130

• an explanation or opinion of what something means
• a particular way of performing a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.

sự giải thích, diễn đạt/ sự biểu diễn, trình diễn

• The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law.
• The rules are vague and open to interpretation.
• It is difficult for many people to accept a literal interpretation of the Bible.
• Her interpretation of Juliet was one of the best performances I have ever seen.

Question 131

verb

interpret

/ɪnˈtɜːprət/

Answer 131

• to explain the meaning of something
• to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way
• to translate one language into another as it is spoken
• to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about its meaning

giải thích/ giải nghĩa/ dịch nghĩa/ biểu diễn, trình diễn

• These results must be interpreted cautiously.
• interpret something as something I didn’t know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.
• The research focused on how parents interpret the behaviour of their toddlers.
• She couldn’t speak much English so her children had to interpret for her.
• He interpreted the role with a lot of humour.

Question 132

adjective

lurking

/ˈlɜː.kɪŋ/

Answer 132

a lurking feeling exists, although it may not be very strong, and will not go away
a lurking person or animal is waiting where he, she, or it cannot be seen, usually waiting to attack or do something bad

tờ mờ, ẩn/ rình rập, ẩn nấp

• I have some lurking doubts about whether Simon is really capable of doing this job.
• She said she had a lurking suspicion that he wasn’t telling the truth.
• Her privacy could be invaded at any time by a lurking photographer.
• a lurking predator

Question 133

verb

lurk

/lɜːk/

Answer 133

to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong
(of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable

ẩn nấp, rình rập

• Someone was lurking in the shadows.
• Why are you lurking around in the hallway?
• Danger lurks around every corner.
• It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface.

Question 134

verb

portray

/pɔːˈtreɪ/

Answer 134

to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work

phác hoạ

• The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress.
• The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century.

Question 135

noun

auction

/ˈɔːk.ʃən/

Answer 135

a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most

đấu giá

• a furniture auction
• They’re holding an auction of jewellery on Thursday.
• The painting will be sold at auction next week.
• The house and its contents are being put up for auction.

Question 136

verb

distil

/dɪˈstɪl/

Answer 136

• to make a liquid stronger or purer by heating it until it changes to a gas and then cooling it so that it changes back into a liquid
• to get or show only the most important part of something

chưng cất/ chắt lọc, đúc kết (chỉ giữ phần quan trọng)

• Some strong alcoholic drinks such as whiskey are made by distilling.
• Over 80 hours of footage have been distilled into these 40 minutes.
• useful advice distilled from a lifetime’s experience

Question 137

noun

primate

/ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

Answer 137

• a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes
• a priest with the highest position in his country

linh trưởng/ linh mục trưởng

• a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes
• He was made the Roman Catholic Primate of All Ireland last year.

Question 138

verb

contaminate

/kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/

Answer 138

to make something less pure or make it poisonous

làm ô uế, ô nhiễm, đầu độc

Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.
The food which had been contaminated was destroyed.

Question 139

adjective

immersive

/ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/

Answer 139

seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something

nhập vai

• an immersive theatrical experience
• The new game is more immersive.

Question 140

noun

hassle

/ˈhæs.əl/

Answer 140

• (a situation causing) difficulty or trouble
• a situation that causes difficulty or trouble, or an argument

tình thế khó khăn; sự cãi vã; cuộc cãi vã

• I can’t face the hassle of moving again.
• My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.
• It’s one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men.
• It was such a hassle trying to get my bank account changed that I nearly gave up.
• I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn’t think it was worth (all) the hassle.
• Bad weather was the major hassle during our trip.
• I got into a hassle with my father about being late.

Question 141

verb

hassle

/ˈhæs.əl/

Answer 141

to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something

cãi vã/ quấy rối, quấy rầy

• I’ll do it in my own time - just stop hassling me!
• [ + to infinitive ] The children keep hassling me to take them to Disneyland.

Question 142

adjective

shady

/ˈʃeɪ·di/

Answer 142

• sheltered from direct light from the sun/ dishonest or illegal
• dishonest or illegal

râm mát, có bóng, ở trong bóng/ không trong sạch, bất hợp pháp

• We sat on the shady grass for our picnic.
• They know some very shady characters.
• He was involved in shady deals in the past.

Question 143

adjective

futile

/ˈfjuː.taɪl/

Answer 143

(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing

vô ích/ vô tích sự

• Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city.
• It’s completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won’t listen.
• All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.

Question 144

adjective

fruitless

/ˈfrut·ləs/

Answer 144

• If an action or attempt to do something is fruitless, it is unsuccessful or produces nothing of value
• unsuccessful or not productive

không có thành quả

• All diplomatic attempts at a peaceful solution to the crisis have been fruitless.
• After months of fruitless negotiations with team owners, the city withdrew its offer to build a new stadium.

Question 145

adjective

diplomatic

/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Answer 145

• involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries
• (approving) acting in a way that does not cause offence

mang tính ngoại giao/ cởi mở, giao thiệp, khôn khéo

• diplomatic negotiations
• Ask him nicely - be diplomatic.

Question 146

noun

diplomat

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

Answer 146

• an official whose job is to represent one country in another, and who usually works in an embassy
• a person who is skilled at dealing with difficult situations in a way that does not offend people

nhà ngoại giao/ người giao thiệp, khéo léo

• a Spanish/British diplomat
• She is a skilled diplomat and an expert negotiator.

Question 147

adjective

vain

/veɪn/

Answer 147

• unsuccessful; of no value/ useless; failing to achieve a purpose
• too interested in your own appearance or achievements/ too proud of yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements

vô ích, không có kết quả/ tự phụ, tự đắc

• The doctors gave him more powerful drugs in the vain hope that he might recover.
• It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed.
• a vain attempt to avoid responsibility
• Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful).
• He was very vain about his hair and his clothes.

Question 148

phrase

in vain

Answer 148

unsuccessfully

vô vọng, vô ích

• I tried in vain to start a conversation.
• All the police’s efforts to find him were in vain.

Question 149

adjective

fruitful

/ˈfruːt.fəl/

Answer 149

producing good results

có thành quả, có hiệu quả

It was a most fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a common policy.
He had a long and fruitful career as a research chemist.

Question 150

adjective

efficacious

/ˌef.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

Answer 150

• able to produce the intended result
• (used about a treatment or drug) working well under carefully controlled scientific testing conditions

hữu hiệu

• We believe that educational or counselling schemes are a more efficacious way of dealing with this problem than harsh sanctions.
• Two versions of the vaccine have been shown in trials to be between 90% and 95% efficacious.
  synonym: effective

Question 151

adjective

harsh

/hɑːʃ/

Answer 151

• unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary
• too strong, bright, loud, etc.

cay nghiệt, khắc nghiệt/ (ánh sáng, nhiệt độ, âm thanh, etc.) rất mạnh

• harsh criticism
• The children had had a harsh upbringing.
• We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.
• “There is no alternative,” she said in a harsh voice.
• He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother.
• harsh chemicals/lighting

Question 152

adjective

unavailing

/ˌʌn.əˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

/ˌʌn.əˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

Answer 152

When an attempt to do something is unavailing, it is unsuccessful or has no positive effect

vô ích, không tác dụng

Diplomatic efforts at peace-making have so far proved unavailing.
Synonym: abortive, fruitless, ineffectual, futile

Question 153

noun

futility

/fjuːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Answer 153

the fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing

sự vô ích, sự không tác dụng

• “What’s his latest book about?” “Oh, the usual - the transience of love and the futility of life.”
• People have got tired of the futility of war.

Question 154

verb

mimic

/ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Answer 154

to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make people laugh

bắt chước

She was mimicking the various people in our office.

Question 155

noun

mimic

/ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Answer 155

a person who can copy the sounds or movements of other people

người có khiếu bắt chước

She’s a fantastic mimic.

Question 156

adjective

mimetic

/mɪˈmetɪk/

Answer 156

copying the behaviour or appearance of somebody/something else

(mang tính) bắt chước

mimetic art/literature (= that copies real life)

Question 157

verb

scalp

/skælp/

Answer 157

to sell tickets for a popular event illegally, at a price that is higher than the official price, especially outside a theatre, stadium, etc.

phe vé

Question 158

noun

irony

/ˈaɪrəni/

Answer 158

• the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this
• the use of words that say the opposite of what you really mean, often as a joke and with a tone of voice that shows this

sự trớ trêu/ sự mỉa mai, châm biếm

• It was one of life’s little ironies.
• the irony (is) that… The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn’t like it.
• ‘England is famous for its food,’ she said with heavy irony.
• There was a note of irony in his voice.
• She said it without a hint/trace of irony.

Question 159

adjective

ironic /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
ironical /aɪˈrɒnɪkl/

Answer 159

• showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; expressing irony
• (of a situation) strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect

mỉa mai, châm biếm/ trớ trêu

• an ironic comment
• It’s ironic that she became a teacher—she used to hate school.

Question 160

noun

reputation

/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

Answer 160

the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

danh tiếng, tiếng xấu/ tốt, etc…

• to have a good/bad reputation
• to build/earn/ damage/tarnish/ruin a reputation
• She soon established a reputation as a first-class cook.
• The company enjoys an international reputation for quality of design.
• a politician with a reputation for honesty
• I’m aware of Mark’s reputation for being late.
• He has the reputation of being a hard worker.
• The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected).
• She is, by reputation, very difficult to please.

Question 161

verb

resent

/rɪˈzent/

Answer 161

​to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair

cay cú, cáu giận

• resent something/somebody I deeply resented her criticism.
• The children resented the new woman in their father’s life.
• resent doing something He bitterly resents being treated like a child.
• resent somebody doing something She resented him making all the decisions.
• (formal) She resented his making all the decisions.

Question 162

verb

consult

/kənˈsʌlt/

Answer 162

• [transitive, intransitive] to go to somebody for information or advice or permission
• [transitive] consult something to look in or at something to get information = refer to

tư vấn/ tham khảo ý kiến, bàn bạc, hỏi han/ tham khảo

• consult somebody If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
• consult somebody about something Have you consulted your lawyer about this?
• a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice)
• consult with somebody (about/on something) Consult with your physician about possible treatments.
• He consulted the manual.
• If you’re not sure which plug to buy, consult the manual.

Question 163

adjective

incoherent

/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

Answer 163

• (of people) unable to express yourself clearly, often because of emotion
• (of sounds) not clear and hard to understand
• not logical or well organized

không diễn đạt rõ ràng/ không rõ ràng/ không logic, khó hiểu

• She broke off, incoherent with anger.
• Rachel whispered something incoherent.
• an incoherent policy
• The present, incoherent system does need reform.
• The theory was outdated and incoherent.

Question 164

adjective

coherent

/kəʊˈhɪərənt/

Answer 164

• (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear
• (of a person) able to talk and express yourself clearly

rõ ràng, rành mạch, dễ hiểu/ trôi chảy

• a coherent narrative/account/explanation
• a coherent policy for the transport system
• She only became coherent again two hours after the attack.
• You’re not being very coherent.

Question 165

adjective

unintelligible

/ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/

Answer 165

impossible to understand

khó hiểu, không thể hiểu nổi

• She turned away and muttered something unintelligible.
• unintelligible to somebody A lot of the jargon they use is unintelligible to outsiders.

Question 166

noun

cruise

/kruːz/

Answer 166

a journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday

chuyến du lịch biển

• I’d love to go on a round-the-world cruise.
• a luxury cruise ship

Question 167

noun

burglary

/ˈbɜːɡləri/

Answer 167

the crime of entering a building illegally and stealing things from it

trộm cắp

• The youth was charged with three counts of burglary.
• a rise in the number of burglaries committed in the area
• Audio equipment was stolen in a burglary at the mall.
  synonym: housebreaking

Question 168

verb

grasp

/ɡrɑːsp/

Answer 168

• to take a strong hold of somebody/something (= grip)
• to understand something completely

nắm, giữ/ hiểu

• He grasped her hand as if he want to keep her his for the rest of his life.
• Kay grasped him by the wrist.
• grasp something They failed to grasp the importance of his words.
• grasp how, why, etc… She was unable to grasp how to do it.
• grasp that… It took him some time to grasp that he was now a public figure.

Question 169

verb

dispense

/dɪˈspens/

Answer 169

• (formal) to give out something to people
• (formal) to provide something, especially a service, for people
• to prepare medicine and give it to people, as a job

phân chia, phân phối, phân phát/ chuẩn bị thuốc

• The machine dispenses a range of drinks and snacks.
• He dispensed hospitality lavishly in an effort to win votes.
• The organization dispenses free healthcare to those who need it.
• to dispense justice/advice
• A pharmacist will never dispense a prescription unless they know it is genuine.
• (British English) to dispense medicine
• (British English) The ethanol should be available from any dispensing chemist.

Question 170

noun

hospitality

/ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/

Answer 170

friendly and generous behaviour towards guests
food, drink or services that are provided by an organization for guests, customers, etc.

lòng mến khách/ ngành dịch vụ

• Thank you for your kind hospitality.
• We were entertained in the company’s hospitality suite.
• Their company organizes corporate hospitality tents at major outdoor sporting events.
• the hospitality industry (= hotels, restaurants, etc.)

Question 171

adjective

hospitable

/hɒˈspɪtəbl/ or /ˈhɒspɪtəbl/

Answer 171

• hospitable (to/towards somebody) (of a person) pleased to welcome guests; generous and friendly to visitors
• having good conditions that allow things to grow; having a pleasant environment

hiếu khách/ (điều kiện/ môi trường) thuận lợi

• The local people are very hospitable to strangers.
• He thanked Patricia for being such a hospitable hostess.
• a hospitable climate

Question 172

adjective

identical

/aɪˈdentɪkl/

Answer 172

similar in every detail

y hệt/ là một

• a row of identical houses
• The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
• identical to somebody/something Her dress is almost identical to mine.
• identical with somebody/something The name on the ticket should be identical with the one in the passport.
• This is the identical (= the same) room we stayed in last year.

Question 173

noun

clump

/klʌmp/

Answer 173

• a small group of things or people very close together, especially trees or plants; a bunch of something such as grass or hair
• the sound made by somebody putting their feet down very heavily

một đám, một búi/ tiếng chân (nặng nề)

• a clump of trees/bushes
• I heard the heavy clump of feet on the stairs.

Question 174

noun

stalk

/stɔːk/

Answer 174

a thin stem that supports a leaf, flower or fruit and joins it to another part of the plant or tree; the main stem of a plant
a long, thin structure that supports something, especially an organ in some animals, and joins it on to another part

cành, cuống

• flowers on long stalks
• celery stalks
• He ate the apple, stalk and all.
• Crabs have eyes on stalks.

Question 175

noun

capsule

/ˈkæpsjuːl/

Answer 175

• a small container that has a measured amount of a medicine inside and that dissolves (= becomes part of a liquid) when you swallow it (= make it go down your throat into your stomach)
• a shell or container for seeds or eggs in some plants and animals

viên nhộng/ vỏ

• The medicine can be taken in tablet or capsule form.
• Take two 30ml capsules a day.

Question 176

noun

necessity

/nəˈsesəti/

Answer 176

• the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something
• a thing that you must have and cannot manage without
• a situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided

sự cần thiết/ thứ cần thiết/ điều cần thiết

necessity for something We recognize the necessity for a written agreement.
necessity of (doing) something We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff.
necessity (for somebody) to do something There had never been any necessity for her to go out to work.
of necessity This is, of necessity, a brief and incomplete account.
out of necessity He is changing job out of necessity, not because he particularly wants to.