State

Question 1

relevant

1. closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
2. the fact of being valuable and useful to people in their lives and work

Answer 1

liên quan mật thiết

Question 2

realistic
1.accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
a realistic assessment/approach/view
realistic about something We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.
it is realistic (for somebody) to do something It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.
It would not be realistic for the Government to demand a pay freeze in the sector at this point.
2.sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve
SYNONYM feasible, viable
a realistic prospect/chance/possibility
a realistic alternative/option
The important thing is to have realistic expectations about what you can and can’t accomplish.
We must set realistic goals.
a realistic target
If you want to retain good employees, you have to pay a realistic salary.
3.representing things as they are in real life

Answer 2

1.(un)viable
that can be done; that will be successful
SYNONYM feasible
a viable option/proposition
There is no viable alternative.
to be commercially/politically/financially/economically viable
If there was any delay then the rescue plan would cease to be viable.
2.(un)feasible feasibility
​that is possible and likely to be achieved
3.(im)practicable practicability
able to be done; likely to be
4.workable
5.practical

Question 3

incident(n)
1.[countable] something that happens, especially something unusual or unpleasant
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident.
The most recent incident occurred last January.
She couldn’t have been more than five years old when the incident happened.
One particular incident sticks in my mind.
incident with somebody/something The hot-headed tennis star became involved in an incident with the umpire.
2. a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack
a violent/serious incident
There was a shooting incident near here last night.
She reported the incident to the police.
He said that the authorities would investigate the incident.
in an incident A 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were stabbed in separate incidents.
without incident The demonstration passed off without incident.
incident with somebody/something It was an alleged incident with a cleaner in this hotel that led to his dismissal.

Answer 3

việc xảy ra,vụ việc

Question 4

comfort
1. the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.
I didn’t want to leave the comfort of my bed.
in comfort They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age.
in the comfort of something Watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home.
from the comfort of something From the comfort of your own armchair, you can witness all the action live.
for comfort I dress for comfort rather than elegance.
2.a feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy
SYNONYM consolation
I tried to offer a few words of comfort.
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances.
to take comfort from somebody’s words
His family can draw some comfort from the fact that the two men accused of his murder have pleaded guilty.
We know that they will find comfort in the knowledge that he died doing the job he loved
The announcement of a few new jobs will provide scant comfort to their many recently redundant employees.
comfort to somebody If it’s any comfort to you, I’m in the same situation.
3. a person or thing that helps you when you are suffering, worried or unhappy
Her being with me was such a comfort.
comfort to somebody The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this.
it is a comfort to do something It’s a comfort to know that she is safe.
it is a comfort to somebody to do something It was a comfort to her to know that I was never far away.
it is a comfort that… In some ways it’s a comfort that they died together.
it is a comfort to somebody that… It will be a comfort to her family that justice has been done.
*too close for comfort
​so near that it is uncomfortable or dangerous
When she leaves the stage, the fans can get a little too close for comfort.

Question 5

wholehearted wholeheartedly

complete and enthusiastic

Answer 5

toàn tâm toàn ý

Question 6

liberate liberation /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/ liberator
1.​liberate somebody/something (from somebody/something) to free a country or a person from the control of somebody else
The city was liberated by the advancing army.
2.liberate somebody (from something) to free somebody from something that limits their control over and pleasure in their own life
Writing poetry liberated her from the routine of everyday life.
liberation
1.liberation (from something) the act or process of freeing a country or a person from the control of somebody else
a war of liberation
2.the act or process of freeing somebody from something that limits their control over or pleasure in their own life
the struggle for women’s liberation during the 1970s
liberation from something liberation from poverty

Answer 6

giải phóng

Question 7

counter-attack(v,n) /ˈkaʊntər ətæk/
1.counter-attack (somebody) to make an attack in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument
SYNONYM retaliate
retaliate /rɪˈtælieɪt/ retaliatory /rɪˈtæliətri/ /rɪˈtæliətɔːri/
1.to do something harmful to somebody because they have harmed you first
SYNONYM revenge
retaliate (against somebody/something) to retaliate against an attack
retaliate (by doing something/with something) The boy hit his sister, who retaliated by kicking him.
retaliation /rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃn/
1.action that a person takes against somebody who has harmed them in some way
SYNONYM reprisal /rɪˈpraɪzl/
The Congress has threatened retaliation if they do not comply.
retaliation against somebody retaliation against UN workers
retaliation for (doing) something She may face retaliation for speaking out.
in retaliation He never said a single word in retaliation.
in retaliation for something The shooting may have been in retaliation for the arrest of the terrorist suspects.

Question 8

blockade(v,n) /blɒˈkeɪd/
1.blockade something to surround a place, especially a port, in order to stop people or goods from coming in or out
All the ports had been blockaded.
Employees blockaded the entrance to the offices.

1.the action of surrounding or closing a place, especially a port, in order to stop people or goods from coming in or out
a naval blockade (naval=adj of navy)
to impose/lift a blockade
an economic blockade (= stopping goods from entering or leaving a country)
blockades of roads by truck drivers protesting over pay

Answer 8

phong tỏa

Question 9

impose /ɪmˈpəʊz/
1. to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
impose something The UN Security Council imposed sanctions in 1992.
to impose a penalty/fine/sentence/ban
impose something on/upon something/somebody A new tax was imposed on fuel.
2. to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant
impose something He described the limitations imposed by his disease.
impose something on/upon somebody/something This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people.
to impose restrictions/constraints/obligations on somebody/something
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control.
3. impose something (on/upon somebody) to make somebody accept the same opinions, wishes, etc. as your own
She didn’t want to impose her values on her family.
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others.
4. to expect somebody to do something for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them
‘You must stay for lunch.’ ‘Well, thanks, but I don’t want to impose…’
impose on/upon somebody/something Everyone imposes on Dave’s good nature.
5.impose yourself (on/upon somebody/something) to make somebody/something accept or be aware of your presence or ideas
European civilization was the first to impose itself across the whole world.
imposing
1.impressive to look at; making a strong impression
a grand and imposing building
a tall imposing woman
imposition
1.the act of introducing something such as a new law or rule, or a new tax
the imposition of martial law
the imposition of tax on domestic fuel
the unilateral imposition of import quotas
2.an unfair or unreasonable thing that somebody expects or asks you to do
I’d like to stay if it’s not too much of an imposition.
She felt the journey to be an unwelcome imposition on her time.

Answer 9

bắt chịu

Question 10

militant(n,adj)
1.using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change
militant groups/leaders
Some trade unions have a more militant approach to pay negotiations.
Partly because of the militant feminist movement, women got the vote in 1918.

Answer 10

chiến sĩ

Question 11

mutilate /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/
1.mutilate somebody/something to damage somebody’s body very severely, especially by cutting or tearing off part of it
The body had been badly mutilated.
2.mutilate something to damage something very badly
SYNONYM vandalize vandalism /ˈvændəlaɪz/:to damage something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason
Intruders slashed and mutilated several paintings.
mutilation /ˌmjuːtɪˈleɪʃn/

Answer 11

cắt xẻo

Question 12

mediate /ˈmiːdieɪt/ mediation
1.to try to end a situation between two or more people or groups who disagree by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on
mediate (in something) The Secretary-General was asked to mediate in the dispute.
mediate between A and B An independent body was brought in to mediate between staff and management.
Wilson tried to mediate between the European powers to end the war.
mediate something to mediate differences/disputes/problems
2.mediate something to succeed in finding a solution to a problem between people or groups who disagree
SYNONYM negotiate
They mediated a settlement.
The UN attempted to mediate a solution to the conflict.
negotiate /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ negotiation
1.to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
negotiate (with somebody) (for something) The government will not negotiate with terrorists.
We have been negotiating for more pay.
negotiate (with somebody) about/on something They have refused to negotiate on this issue.
a strong negotiating position
negotiating skills
negotiate between A and B to negotiate between the two sides
2.negotiate something to arrange or agree something by formal discussion
to negotiate a deal/contract/treaty/settlement
We successfully negotiated the release of the hostages.
3. (formal) to successfully get over or past a difficult part on a path or route
The climbers had to negotiate a steep rock face.
negotiation negotiable /nɪˈɡəʊʃiəbl/
1.formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
peace/trade/contract negotiations
They begin another round of negotiations today.
to enter into/open/begin negotiations
to continue/resume/conclude negotiations
negotiation with somebody They were conducting secret negotiations with Spain.
negotiation between A and B The rent is a matter for negotiation between the landlord and the tenant.
in negotiation with somebody A contract is prepared in negotiation with our clients.
under negotiation The issue is still under negotiation.
The price is generally open to negotiation.

Question 13

retreat(v,n)
1.to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated
The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses.
We retreated back down the mountain.
They retreated to a safe distance from the fighting.
2. to move away or back
SYNONYM recede
He watched her retreating figure.
The flood waters slowly retreated.
3.(+ adv./prep.) to escape to a place that is quieter or safer
SYNONYM retire
Bored with the conversation, she retreated to her bedroom.
(figurative) He retreated into a world of fantasy.
4.+ adv./prep. to change your mind about something because of criticism or because a situation has become too difficult
SYNONYM back off (from something)
The government had retreated from its pledge to reduce class sizes.
He told them not to retreat in the face of opposition from the public.
He retreated in the face of strong opposition.
5.+ noun to lose value(finance)
Share prices retreated 45p to 538p.
recede
1.to move gradually away from somebody or away from a previous position
The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
She watched his receding figure.
2.(especially of a problem, feeling or quality) to become gradually weaker or smaller
The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded (= it is less likely).
The pain was receding slightly.

Answer 13

rút quân,ẩn dật

Question 14

resist /rɪˈzɪst/
1.to refuse to accept something and try to stop it from happening
SYNONYM oppose
resist something They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
People naturally resist change.
resist doing something The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates.
Residents who oppose the plans are threatening to resist.
2.to fight back when attacked; to use force to stop something from happening
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted.
resist something She was charged with resisting arrest.
3.(usually in negative sentences)
to stop yourself from having something you like or doing something you very much want to do
resist something I finished the cake. I couldn’t resist it.
The Chancellor resisted the temptation to raise business taxes.
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist.
She could hardly resist the urge to turn and run.
resist doing something He couldn’t resist showing off his new car.
resistance
1.dislike of or opposition to a plan, an idea, etc.; the act of refusing to obey
As with all new ideas it met with resistance.
resistance to somebody/something There has been a lot of resistance to this new law.
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry.
2.the act of using force to oppose somebody/something
There were a number of episodes of armed resistance during the early years of occupation.
The defenders put up a strong resistance.
resistance to somebody/something The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police.
3.resistance (to something) a force that stops something moving or makes it move more slowly
wind/air resistance (= in the design of planes or cars)
4.the opposition of a substance or device to the flow of an electrical current

Answer 14

kháng cự,cưỡng

Question 15

escalate /ˈeskəleɪt/ escalation
1.to become greater, worse, more serious, etc.; to make something greater, worse, more serious, etc.
the escalating costs of healthcare
escalate into something The fighting escalated into a full-scale war.
escalate something (into something) We do not want to escalate the war.

Answer 15

leo thang

Question 16

triumph /ˈtraɪʌmf/
1. great success, achievement or victory
one of the greatest triumphs of modern science
triumph over somebody/something It was a personal triumph over her old rival.
2. the feeling of great pleasure or joy that you get from a great success or victory
a shout of triumph
in triumph The winning team returned home in triumph.
‘I’ve done it,’ she thought with a sweet sense of triumph.
This was her moment of triumph.
3. a triumph (of something) an excellent example of how successful something can be
Her arrest was a triumph of international cooperation.
triumph(v)
1.triumph (over somebody/something) to defeat somebody/something; to be successful
As is usual in this kind of movie, good triumphs over evil in the end.
France triumphed 3–0 in the final.

Answer 16

chiến thắng lớn,khải hoàn

Question 17

surrender(v,n)
1.to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc.
SYNONYM give in (to somebody/something)
The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.
surrender to somebody He surrendered voluntarily to his enemies.
surrender yourself (to somebody) The hijackers eventually surrendered themselves to the police.

Answer 17

đầu hàng

Question 18

declaration /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/
1.an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement
to issue/sign a declaration
the declaration of war
the Declaration of Independence (= of the United States)
The declaration asked governments to consider introducing new environmental taxes.
2. a written or spoken statement, especially about what people feel or believe
a declaration of love/faith/guilt
She had been waiting for him to make a declaration of love.
The Russian leader received a ringing declaration of support yesterday.
3.] an official written statement giving information
a declaration of income
customs declarations (= giving details of goods that have been brought into a country)
The company will only provide insurance if the information on the proposal form and declaration is correct and complete.
We were asked to sign a declaration to the effect that we were UK citizens.
False declaration of hours worked may lead to dismissal.

Answer 18

bản tuyên ngôn,tờ tuyên bố

Question 19

harmonious /hɑːˈməʊniəs/
1.of relationships, etc.) friendly, peaceful and without any arguments
a harmonious alliance between management and workshop
harmony
1.(approving) a state of peaceful existence and agreement
social/racial harmony
in harmony They lived together in perfect harmony.
in harmony with something the need to be in harmony with our environment
2. (music) the way in which different notes that are played or sung together combine to make a pleasant sound
in harmony to sing in harmony
They began to sing in perfect four-part harmony.
passionate lyrics and stunning vocal harmonies
harmonize /ˈhɑːmənaɪz/
1. harmonize (with something) if two or more things harmonize with each other or one thing harmonizes with the other, the things go well together and produce an attractive result
The new building does not harmonize with its surroundings.
Which Bordeaux vintage will best harmonize with the lamb?
2. harmonize something to make systems or rules similar in different countries or organizations
the need to harmonize tax levels across the European Union

Answer 19

hòa hợp

Question 20

dense  denser densest
1.containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc. with little space between them
a dense crowd/forest
areas of dense population
The forest is quite dense at that point.
2.difficult to see through
SYNONYM thick
dense fog/smoke/fumes
The fog was getting very dense.
3.(informal) stupid
How can you be so dense?
John's all right, but he can be a bit dense sometimes.
4.difficult to understand because it contains a lot of information
a dense piece of writing
density

Answer 20

dày đặc,ngmu

Question 21

crooked /ˈkrʊkɪd/
1.not in a straight line; bent or twisted
a crooked nose/smile
a village of crooked streets
Your glasses are on crooked.
2.dishonest
a crooked businessman/deal
All the officials are crooked.
The president has vowed to jail crooked executives.

Answer 21

lươn lẹo

Question 22

beloved /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ formal
1.[only before noun] loved very much
in memory of our dearly beloved son, John
They were glad to be back in their beloved Ireland.
beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ formal
1.beloved by/of somebody loved very much by somebody; very popular with somebody
the deep purple flowers so beloved by artists
She was beloved by all who knew her.
She ran one of the little tea rooms so beloved of Londoners at the turn of the century.

Answer 22

được yêu

Question 23

blessed /ˈblesɪd/
1.[only before noun] giving you a sense of peace or a feeling of freedom from worry or pain
a moment of blessed calm
bless
1.bless somebody/something to ask God to protect somebody/something
They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.
God bless you!
2.to make something holy by saying a prayer over it
The priest blessed the bread and wine.
3.bless somebody/something (formal) to call God holy; to praise God
We bless your holy name, O Lord.
*be blessed with something/somebody
​to have something good such as ability, great happiness, etc.
She’s blessed with excellent health.
We’re blessed with five lovely grandchildren.
*bless you, her, him, etc.
​(informal) used to show that you are pleased with somebody, especially because of something they have done
Sarah, bless her, had made a cup of tea.

Answer 23

ban phúc,phù hộ

Question 24

aged /eɪdʒd/
1.of the age of
They have two children aged six and nine.
volunteers aged between 25 and 40
Children have the opportunity to meet similarly aged children.
/ˈeɪdʒɪd/
1.(formal) very old
my aged aunt
People caring for an aged relative need support.
I’m not sure if my aged car can make it up that hill.
SYNONYM:elderly :used as a polite word for ‘old’
an elderly man/woman/lady
an elderly couple
They were reunited at last with their elderly relatives.
elderly patients
SYNONYM:long-lived /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɪvd/ /ˌlɔːŋ ˈlaɪvd/

Question 25

wretched /ˈretʃɪd/
1. [not usually before noun] (of a person) feeling ill or unhappy
You look wretched—what’s wrong?
I felt wretched about the way things had turned out.
She looked thoroughly wretched.
2.​(formal) extremely bad or unpleasant
SYNONYM awful
She had a wretched time of it at school.
The animals are kept in the most wretched conditions.
3.(formal) making you feel sympathy or making you sad
SYNONYM pitiful
She finally agreed to have the wretched animal put down.
pitiful
1.deserving pity or causing you to feel pity
SYNONYM pathetic
The horse was a pitiful sight (= because it was very thin or sick).
2.not deserving respect:nhỏ mọn
SYNONYM poor
a pitiful effort/excuse/performance

Answer 25

pity:tiếc thương,tiếc nuối

Question 26

wicked
1.morally bad
SYNONYM evil
a wicked deed
stories about a wicked witch
2.​(informal) slightly bad but in a way that is funny and/or attractive
SYNONYM mischievous
a wicked grin
Jane has a wicked sense of humour.
She smiled a faintly wicked smile.
3.dangerous, harmful or powerful
He has a wicked punch.
a wicked-looking knife

Question 27

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/
1.(formal) having a lot of knowledge because you have studied and read a lot
a learned Professor
2.(formal) connected with or for people who have a lot of knowledge; showing and expressing deep knowledge
SYNONYM scholarly
a learned journal
3./lɜːnd/
developed by training or experience; not existing at birth
a learned skill
We all have different learned responses to anger.
scholarly
1.(of a person) spending a lot of time studying and having a lot of knowledge about an academic subject
SYNONYM academic
He was a very scholarly young man.
2.connected with academic study
SYNONYM academic
a scholarly journal
There was an explosion of scholarly interest in her poetry.

Answer 27

thông thái,hiểu biết,cần phải học

Question 28

ragged /ˈræɡɪd/
1.of clothes) old and torn
SYNONYM shabby
a ragged jacket
2/(of people) wearing old or torn clothes
ragged children
3.having an outline, an edge or a surface that is not straight or even
ragged clouds
a ragged coastline
4.not smooth or regular; not showing control or careful preparation
I could hear the sound of his ragged breathing.
Their performance was still very ragged.

Answer 28

rách tả tơi,gồ ghề,rời rjac

Question 29

dogged /ˈdɒɡɪd/
1. showing determination; not giving up easily
SYNONYM tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/
dogged determination/persistence
their dogged defence of the city
Tenacious tenacity /təˈnæsəti/ formal
1.that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined
a tenacious grip
She’s a tenacious woman. She never gives up.
The party has kept its tenacious hold on power for more than twenty years.
2.continuing to exist, have influence, etc. for longer than you might expect
SYNONYM persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/
a tenacious illness

Answer 29

gan lì,bền bỉ

Question 30

persist /pəˈsɪst/
1,to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable
persist in doing something Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?
persist in something She persisted in her search for the truth.
persist with something He persisted with his questioning.
+ speech ‘So, did you agree or not?’ he persisted.
2.to continue to exist
The belief that the earth was flat persisted for many centuries.
If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
persistent
1.determined to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable
How do you deal with persistent salesmen who won’t take no for an answer?
a persistent offender (= a person who continues to commit crimes after they have been caught and punished)
She can be very persistent when she wants something.
2.continuing for a long period of time, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped
SYNONYM unrelenting
Persistent heavy rain held up work on the bridge for more than a week.
The most common symptom is a persistent cough.
I can’t take much more of this persistent criticism.
He resigned over persistent rumours of his affair with an actress.
Famine is a persistent problem in many parts of the world.
Persistence
1.the fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable
His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.
It was her sheer persistence that wore them down in the end.
2.the state of continuing to exist for a long period of time
the persistence of unemployment in the 1970s and 1980s

Answer 30

cố chấp

Question 31

relent /rɪˈlent/
1. to finally agree to something after refusing
SYNONYM give in (to somebody/something)
‘Well, just for a little while then,’ she said, finally relenting.
The government has relented on this issue.
2. to become less determined, strong, etc.
After two days the rain relented.
The police will not relent in their fight against crime.
The government considered making everybody pay the tax but relented.
relentless=unrelenting /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ/
1.(of an unpleasant situation) not stopping or becoming less severe
SYNONYM relentless
unrelenting pressure
The heat was unrelenting.
2.if a person is unrelenting, they continue with something without considering the feelings of other people
SYNONYM relentless
She is one of the president’s most unrelenting critics.
He was unrelenting in his search for the truth about his father.

Answer 31

không nguôi

Question 32

rugged /ˈrʌɡɪd/
1.(of the landscape) not level or smooth and having rocks rather than plants or trees
rugged cliffs
The countryside around here is very rugged.
They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline.
2.(approving) (of somebody’s face) having strong, attractive features
She was attracted by his rugged good looks.
3. (of a person) determined to succeed in a difficult situation, even if this means using force or upsetting other people
a rugged individualist
4.(of equipment, clothing, etc.) strong and designed to be used in difficult conditions
A less rugged vehicle would never have made the trip.
rugged outdoor clothing

Question 33

perserverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/
1.the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty.
The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance.
persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə(r)/
1.to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties
persevere (in something/in doing something) Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.
persevere (with something/somebody) She persevered with her violin lessons.
You have to persevere with difficult students.
perseviring /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərɪŋ/
1.being determined to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
A few persevering climbers finally reached the top.

Answer 33

bền chí

Question 34

curse
1.to swear
He hit his head as he stood up and cursed loudly.
2.to say rude things to somebody or think rude things about somebody/something
curse somebody/something/yourself (that) She cursed her bad luck.
curse somebody/something/yourself for something He cursed himself for his stupidity.
3.curse somebody/something to use a magic word or phrase against somebody in order to harm them
Legend has it that the whole village had been cursed by a witch.
curse (n)
1.a rude or offensive word or phrase that some people use when they are very angry
SYNONYM oath, swear word
He muttered a curse at the other driver.
cursed
1./kɜːst/
having a curse on it; suffering from a curse
The necklace was cursed.
The whole family seemed cursed.
2./ˈkɜːsɪd/
old-fashion:annoying

Question 35

ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/
1.(of an object, a plan, an idea, etc.) very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas
an ingenious device/invention/experiment
ingenious ways of saving energy
His plots are always very ingenious.
2.(of a person) having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things
an ingenious cook
She’s very ingenious when it comes to finding excuses.

Answer 35

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Question 36

(un)motivated
1.(often in compounds)
done or happening for a particular reason
a racially motivated attack
2.wanting to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort
a highly motivated student
demotivated
1.feeling less keen to work or study
demotivating /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪŋ/
demotivation /ˌdiːməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/
1.​the feeling of being less keen to work or study

Question 37

literal
1.being the most basic meaning of a word or phrase, rather than an extended or poetic meaning
I am not referring to ‘small’ people in the literal sense of the word.
The literal meaning of ‘petrify’ is ‘turn to stone’.
2.[usually before noun] that follows the original words exactly
a literal translation
literally
1.in a literal way
SYNONYM exactly
The word ‘planet’ literally means ‘wandering body’.
When I told you to ‘get lost’ I didn’t expect to be taken literally.
Idioms usually cannot be translated literally into another language.
2.used to emphasize the truth of something that may seem surprising
There are literally hundreds of prizes to win.
3.(informal) used to emphasize a word or phrase, even if it is not actually true in a literal sense
I literally jumped out of my skin.

Answer 37

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Question 38

figurative /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/
1.(of language, words, phrases, etc.) used in a way that is different from the usual meaning, in order to create a particular mental picture. For example, ‘He exploded with rage’ shows a figurative use of the verb ‘explode’.
figuratively
1.in a way that involves using words or phrases with a meaning that is different from usual, in order to create a particular mental picture
She is, figuratively speaking, holding a gun to his head.

Question 39

metaphor /ˈmetəfər/ /ˈmetəfɔːr/
1.a word or phrase used to describe somebody/something else, in a way that is different from its normal use, in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful, for example She has a heart of stone; the use of such words and phrases
a game of football used as a metaphor for the competitive struggle of life
the writer’s striking use of metaphor
metaphorical /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl/
1.connected with or containing metaphors
metaphorical language

Question 40

loyal
1.​remaining constant in your support of somebody/something
SYNONYM true
a loyal friend/supporter
loyal to somebody/something She has always remained loyal to her political principles.
OPPOSITE disloyal
loyalty
1.the quality of being constant in your support of somebody/something
Can I count on your loyalty?
loyalty to/towards somebody/something They swore their loyalty to the king.
Companies are eager to build brand loyalty in their customers (= to keep them buying the same brand).

Question 41

compelling
1.that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting
Her latest book makes compelling reading.
His eyes were strangely compelling.
2.so strong that you cannot resist it
a compelling need/desire
He was a sad man with a compelling need to talk about his unhappiness.
3.that makes you think it is true
There is no compelling reason to believe him.
The new studies provide compelling evidence in support of these concepts.
compel formal
1.to force somebody to do something; to make something necessary
compel somebody to do something The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
I feel compelled to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your book.
The court has powers to compel witnesses to attend.
compel something Last year ill health compelled his retirement.
compulsion /kəmˈpʌlʃn/
1.(formal) strong pressure that makes somebody do something that they do not want to do
compulsion (to do something) You are under no compulsion to pay immediately.
compulsion (on somebody) to do something There are no compulsions on students to attend classes.
The legal system is based on compulsion.
2. a strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, silly or dangerous
SYNONYM urge
He felt a great compulsion to tell her everything.
Obsessions and compulsions often develop in people who live stressful lives.
He felt a great compulsion to drive too fast.

Question 42

DIRTY(v,a)
1.(informal) unpleasant or dishonest
That’s a dirty lie!
They discovered her dirty little secret.
She’s a dirty player.
He’s a great man for doing the dirty jobs (= jobs which are unpleasant because they involve being dishonest or mean to people).
You dirty liar!
2.[only before noun] not bright
a dirty brown carpet
*(do somebody’s) dirty work
​(to do) the unpleasant or dishonest jobs that somebody else does not want to do
Next time you can get somebody else to do your dirty work for you!
He always gets someone else to do the dirty work for him.
The drugs gang used children to do their dirty work for them.
*do the dirty on somebody
​(British English, informal) to cheat somebody who trusts you; to treat somebody badly or unfairly
I’d never do the dirty on my friends.
*down and dirty
(North American English, informal)
​behaving in an unfair or aggressive way, especially because you want to win
The candidate again got down and dirty with his rival.
The online campaign was getting down and dirty.
​rude and making you feel shocked
The singer got down and dirty at the club last night and made headlines again.
The singers are a down-and-dirty duo from Ohio.
*get your hands dirty
​to do physical work
He’s not frightened of getting his hands dirty.
*give/shoot somebody a dirty look
​(informal) to look at somebody in a way that shows you are annoyed with thèm
*play dirty
​(informal) to behave or play a game in an unfair way
We would have won if the other team hadn’t played dirty.
*dirty great/big
​(British English, informal) used to emphasize how large something is
When I turned round he was pointing a dirty great gun at me.

Question 43

tortous /ˈtɔːtʃuəs/
1.(usually disapproving) not simple and direct; long, complicated and difficult to understand
SYNONYM convoluted /ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/ convolution
tortuous language
the long, tortuous process of negotiating peace
2.(of a road, path, etc.) full of bends
SYNONYM winding
a tortuous mountain track
We went by a rather tortuous route.

Question 44

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/
1.(of ideas) obtained by using your feelings rather than by considering the facts
He had an intuitive sense of what the reader wanted.
2,(of people) able to understand something by using feelings rather than by considering the facts
I don’t think that women are necessarily more intuitive than men.
intuition
1. the ability to know something by using your feelings rather than considering the facts
Intuition told her that he had spoken the truth.
He was guided by intuition and personal judgement.
The answer came to me in a flash of intuition.
2. intuition (that…) an idea or a strong feeling that something is true although you cannot explain why
I had an intuition that something awful was about to happen.
intuit /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/
1.intuit that… | intuit something | intuit what, why, etc… to know that something is true based on your feelings rather than on facts, what somebody tells you, etc.
She intuited that something was badly wrong.

Question 45

obtuse
1.(formal, disapproving) slow or unwilling to understand something
Are you being deliberately obtuse?
Perhaps I’m being obtuse, but what has all this got to do with me?
He was either completely ignorant or being wilfully obtuse.
She was the most obtuse person I’d ever met.
obtuseness

Question 46

sullen /ˈsʌlən/
1.in a bad mood and not speaking, either on a particular occasion or because it is part of your character
Bob looked pale and sullen.
She gave him a sullen glare.
sullen teenagers
He lapsed into a sullen silence.

Question 47

fierce
1.(especially of people or animals) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening
a fierce dog
Two fierce eyes glared at them.
He suddenly looked fierce.
She spoke in a fierce whisper.
The more she struggled, the fiercer he became.
2.(especially of actions or emotions) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent
fierce loyalty
the scene of fierce fighting
He launched a fierce attack on the Democrats.
Competition from abroad became fiercer in the 1990s.
His wife is his fiercest critic.
The bill was passed despite fierce opposition.
3.(of weather conditions or temperatures) very strong in a way that could cause damage
fierce wind
the fierce heat of the flames
*something fierce
​(North American English, informal) very much; more than usual
I sure do miss you something fierce!
fiercely
1.in a way that shows strong feelings; with a lot of activity or determination
‘Let go of me,’ she said fiercely.
a fiercely competitive market
They remain fiercely opposed to outside intervention.
2.very strongly in a way that could cause damage
The aircraft was burning fiercely.

Question 48

bare
1.not covered by any clothes
She likes to walk around in bare feet.
They wore shabby clothes and their feet were bare.
His bare legs were covered in wiry golden hairs.
2.of surfaces and objects) not covered with or protected by anything
bare wooden floorboards
Bare wires were sticking out of the cable.
The walls were bare except for a clock.
The only lighting was a bare bulb hanging from the ceiling.
The walls have been stripped bare.
3.(of a room, cupboard, etc.) empty
The fridge was completely bare.
bare shelves
bare of something The house was almost bare of furniture
4.just enough; the most basic or simple
The family was short of even the bare necessities of life.
We only had the bare essentials in the way of equipment.
He did the bare minimum of work but still passed the exam.
She gave me only the bare facts of the case.
It was the barest hint of a smile.
Nothing more is known apart from the bare statement issued to the press.
*the bare bones (of something)
​the basic facts
the bare bones of the story
*the cupboard is bare
​(British English) used to say that there is no money for something
They are seeking more funds but the cupboard is bare.
*lay something bare
​(formal) to show something that was covered or to make something known that was secret
Every aspect of their private lives has been laid bare.
*with your bare hands
​without weapons or tools
He was capable of killing a man with his bare hands.
We pulled the wall down with our bare hands.

Question 49

scarce /skeəs/
1.if something is scarce, there is not enough of it and it is only available in small quantities
scarce resources
Details of the accident are scarce.
Food was becoming scarce.
*make yourself scarce
​(informal) to leave somewhere and stay away for a time in order to avoid an unpleasant situation
I could see he was annoyed so I made myself scarce.
scarcely
1.only just; almost not
I can scarcely believe it.
We scarcely ever meet.
Scarcely a week goes by without some new scandal in the papers.
There was scarcely a tree left standing after the storm.
2.used to say that something happens immediately after something else happens
He had scarcely put the phone down when the doorbell rang.
Scarcely had the game started when it began to rain.
3.used to suggest that something is not at all reasonable or likely
It was scarcely an occasion for laughter.
She could scarcely complain, could she?
You can scarcely blame Annie.
It is scarcely surprising that the reforms have provoked such widespread discontent.

Question 50

verbose /vɜːrˈbəʊs/ formal verbosity
1.using or containing more words than are needed
SYNONYM long-winded /ˌlɒŋ ˈwɪndɪd/
a verbose speaker/style
Much academic language is obscure and verbose.
The editors received streams of verbose articles from young hopeful journalists.
The man was smartly dressed, verbose, and seriously agitated.
long-winded
1.(especially of talking or writing) continuing for too long and therefore boring
SYNONYM tedious
a long-winded speaker
a long-winded process
He told us a rather long-winded story about his sister.
Her essay was long-winded and boring.

Question 51

equal
1.the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
Each side will put in an equal amount of money.
Cut it into four equal parts.
equal in something The two countries are roughly equal in size.
equal to somebody/something One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer.
An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed.
legislation to put Gaelic on an equal footing with English
The decision has attracted both praise and criticism in equal measure (= to the same degree).
2.having the same rights or being treated the same as other people, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered
I believe everyone is born equal.
a society where women and men are equal partners
3.giving people the same rights and opportunities, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered
equal rights/pay
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone).
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
The US constitution guarantees equal protection under the law.
The charity’s mission is to help provide equal access to education.
the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination
4. (formal) having the necessary strength, courage and ability to deal with something successfully
I hope that he proves equal to the challenge.
*all/other things being equal
​if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same
All things being equal, we should finish the job tomorrow.
All other things being equal, the bigger fighter should win.
*on equal terms (with somebody)
​having the same advantages and disadvantages as somebody else
Can our industry compete on equal terms with its overseas rivals?