TC-R Test 4 2023 Flashcards
improve (v)
/ɪmˈpruːv/
> wf
Word form:
> improve (v)
> improvement(s) (n)
> improvable (adj)
~ lots of, plentiful
ex: The market was filled with a______ fruits and vegetables.
abundant + N (adj)
/əˈbʌndənt/
cancel (v)
/ˈkænsl/
> wf
Word form:
> cancel (v)
> cancellation (n)
/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/
~ existence, attendance
ex: His p______ on social media was minimal, but impactful when he did post.
presence (n)
/ˈprezns/
an owner of shares in a company or business
cổ đông
s_____
shareholder (n)
/ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/
a person or company that is involved in a particular organization, project, system etc., especially because they have invested money in it
các bên liên quan
s______
stakeholder (n)
/ˈsteɪkhəʊldə(r)/
acquire (v)
/əˈkwaɪə(r)/
> wf
Word form:
> acquire (v)
> acquisition (n)
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
~ affluent, rich
ex: After years of hard work, the small town transformed into a p______ community.
prosperous (adj)
/ˈprɒspərəs/
(1) the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc. -> tiếp nhận sth
ex: The a_____ of language skills is crucial for international communication.
———————————.
(2) something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable -> sự thu mua lại
ex: The a_____ of the old building turned it into a beautiful hotel.
acquisition (n)
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
~ When sb does sth
ex: u_____ finishing his work, he went for a walk.
Upon / On + V-ing
~ change (v)
ex: The teacher a______ the lesson plan based on student feedback.
adjust (v)
/əˈdʒʌst/
~ be affected by, be influenced by
ex: Outdoor events “are s____ to” cancellation if it rains.
be subject to sth
to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule
ex: The teacher e______ the no-cellphone policy in class.
enforce (v)
/ɪnˈfɔːs/
~ part, section
ex: Police found f_______ of glass near the scene.
ex: I overheard a f______ of their conversation.
fragment (n)
/ˈfræɡmənt/
sự bình đẳng
ex: We strive for gender e______ in all aspects of society.
equality (n)
/iˈkwɒləti/
> < inequality
~ rule (n)
ex: The new r________ requires all employees to undergo safety training annually.
regulation (n)
/ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/
> regulate (v) ~ control
/ˈreɡjuleɪt/
~ revision (n)
ex: We need to discuss an a______ to the contract before signing it.
amendment (n)
/əˈmendmənt/
to recognize the difference between two people or things
ex: It’s important to d________ between fact and opinion.
ex: Her unique style d__________ her from other artists.
distinguish (v)
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
> distinguish between A and B
> distinguish A from / and B
invent (v)
/ɪnˈvent/
> wf
Word form:
> invent (v)
> invention (n)
> inventor (n)
The new equipment must “_____ safety standards” before it can be used.
meet safety standards
to begin to have control of or responsibility for something, especially in place of somebody else
ex: Sarah will “take ____ ” the project while I’m on vacation.
take over (+ responsibility)
to give the control of st to sb
ex: It’s time for me to “_____ over” the leadership of the group to someone else.
turn over (+ responsibility) to sb
~ income
ex: The company’s r_____ increased by 20% last quarter.
revenue (n)
/ˈrevənjuː/
showing care and effort in your work or duties
siêng năng
ex: Sarah is d_____ in her studies, always completing her homework on time.
diligent (a)
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
> diligently (adv)
~ Because of, Due to
O______ to the rain, the picnic was canceled.
Owing to + N
simple (a)
> wf
Word form:
> simple (a)
> simply (adv)
> simplify (v)
ex: Let’s simplify this equation to make it easier to solve.
ex: She was “impressed ____ ” his presentation skills.
be impressed with / by
I hope you’re doing well
I hope this message “f________ you well”.
I hope this message finds you well.
to take away money, points, etc. from a total amount
rút tiền
ex: The discount will “be d_____ from” the total bill at checkout.
deduct (v)
/dɪˈdʌkt/
> be deducted (from sth)
We apologize if this has resulted ____ any confusion.
We apologize if this has resulted in any confusion.
Please contact us if you have any c______ regarding this issue.
Please contact us if you have any concerns regarding this issue.
As a_____ , thank you for…..
As always, thank you for…..
Please let us know w______ you …..
Please let us know whether you …..
an extra phone line connected to a central phone
ex: Please contact Mary at e_____ 244.
extension (n)
that is easy to carry or to move
ex: The laptop is lightweight and p_____.
portable (a)
/ˈpɔːtəbl/
pollute (v)
> wf
Word form:
> pollute (v): gây ô nhiễm
> pollution (n): sự ô nhiễm
> pollutant (n): chất gây ô nhiễm
~ a warning, notification
ex: Before you go, here’s a h____-up: remember to bring your ID.
a heads-up
to clean something using a vacuum cleaner
ex: She v_______ the carpet before guests arrived.
vacuum (v)
/ˈvækjuːm/
> vacuum cleaner
~ be empty, be unoccupied
ex: The v______ office awaited a new occupant.
be vacant (a)
/ˈveɪkənt/
> vacancy (n)
/ˈveɪkənsi/
số báo
ex: The article appeared in i____ 25.
issue (of a magazine)
~ attach (v)
/əˈtætʃ/
ex: Please return the completed form, e_____ a recent photograph.
enclose (v)
/ɪnˈkləʊz/
~ pass (time)
ex: The time seemed to e_____ quickly as they enjoyed their conversation.
elapse (v)
/ɪˈlæps/
~ Moreover
ex: “”As a b____”, you’ll receive a free gift with your purchase.
As a bonus
~ the most important
ex: Safety is p_____ when operating heavy machinery.
paramount (adj)
/ˈpærəmaʊnt/
> < activate (v)
ex: Don’t forget to d_____ the alarm before entering the building.
deactivate (v)
to cause something to happen
ex: The thought of her daughter’s wedding day p_____ her to lose some weight.
prompt (n,v): nhắc nhở / khiến cái gì đó xảy ra
/prɒmpt/
~ provoke (v)
/prəˈvəʊk/
the crime of cheating somebody in order to get money or goods illegally
lừa đảo
ex: Using a fake ID to purchase alcohol is considered f_____.
fraud (n)
/frɔːd/
the amount that is left after taking numbers or money away from a total
số dư tài khoản
ex: She always maintains a healthy b_____ in her bank account.
balance (n)
/ˈbæləns/
a group of people who have the power to make and change laws
cơ quan lập pháp
ex: The l_____ passed a new tax bill yesterday.
legislature (n)
/ˈledʒɪslətʃə(r)/
~ task
ex: My “work o_____” often require me to travel.
work obligation(s)
~ doubt sth
ex: We should “be s____ about” claims that sound too good to be true.
be skeptical about sth
/ˈskeptɪkl/
~ a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/something
ex: Her creativity is her greatest a_____.
ex: Investing in stocks can grow your financial a____.
asset(s) (n)
/ˈæset/
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something
thống trị
ex: The aggressive team tried to d_____ the game from the beginning.
ex: A powerful voice can d____ a room
dominate (v)
/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
~ food and beverage stand
ex: The “c______ stand” at the game sold hot dogs and sodas.
concession stand
a person who writes plays for the theatre, television or radio
ex: As a p______, she enjoys exploring complex characters and their relationships.
playwright (n)
diễn xuất
ex: The a______ in that play last night was phenomenal.
acting (n)
-> action: hành động
-> activity: hoạt động
~ decaffeinated coffee
ex: “I’ll have a d____ latte, please.”
decaf (n)
nướng
ex: The chef will r____ the chicken until it’s golden brown.
roast (v): nướng và xoay
/rəʊst/
> < grill (v): nướng để yên
đổ ra
ex: She p____ milk into her bowl.
pour (v)
/pɔː(r)/
a fine white or brown powder made from grain
ex: The baker measured out f____ for the bread.
flour (n)
/ˈflaʊə(r)/
> < powder (n)
/ˈpaʊdə(r)/
~ taste (n)
/teɪst/
hương vị
ex: This ice cream has a delicious vanilla f_____.
flavor (n)
/ˈfleɪvə(r)/
the way a surface, substance or piece of cloth feels
ex: The smooth t_____of the ice cream melted in my mouth.
texture (n)
/ˈtekstʃə(r)/
~ mix (v)
ex: This smoothie is a perfect b____ of fruits and vegetables.
ex: The company’s culture promotes a b____ of creativity and productivity.
blend (v)
> blender (n): may xay
lid >< cap
ex: The l_____ of the jar was tightly sealed.
lid (n): nắp đậy
/lɪd/
> < cap (n): nắp vặn
/kæp/
to wash something with clean water only, not using soap
ex: It’s important to r____ your mouth after brushing your teeth.
rinse (v): rửa lại với nước
/rɪns/
wipe >< swipe
ex: She used a tissue to w____ her nose.
ex: Please w____ the table clean before dinner.
wipe (v): lau đi
/waɪp/
ex: wipe the counter
> < swipe (v): vuốt, kéo qua
/swaɪp/
~ Represent sb
ex: “On b____ of” my family, I accept this award with gratitude.
On behalf of…..
a person who works in a bank, receiving and paying out money from and to customers
nhân viên giao dịch
ex: The bank t____ greeted me with a smile.
teller (n)
> < borrow (v): đi vay
ex: Can you l____ me your pen for a moment?
ex: Could you please “l___ me a hand” with this heavy box?
lend (v): cho vay
> lend me a hand with st
~ grow
ex: Farmers c____ crops like wheat and rice for food.
ex: It’s important to c____ positive relationships with colleagues.
cultivate (v)
/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
to make something, especially bread, turn brown by heating it in a toaster or close to heat
ex: t_____ the bread lightly on both sides.
toast (v): nướng
/təʊst/
to break or press something into very small pieces
ex: They g____ the wheat to make flour.
grind (v): xay thành bột
/ɡraɪnd/
grind - ground - ground /ɡraʊnd/
the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
ex: He cracked open the s____ to reveal the tasty nut inside.
shell (n)
/ʃel/
> < sweet (a)
ex: The b____ taste lingered on her tongue long after she finished the coffee.
ex: Their b_____ argument left both of them feeling hurt and resentful.
(a)
/ˈbɪtə(r)/
-> bittersweet
having a taste like that of a lemon or of fruit that is not ready to eat
ex: The lemonade tasted s____.
ex: The milk had gone s___ and smelled awful.
sour (a)
/ˈsaʊə(r)/
hấp (v)
ex: She s____ the vegetables for dinner.
hơi (n)
ex: The bathroom mirror fogged up from the hot s____ of the shower.
steam (n, v)
/stiːm/
> steamy (adj)
~ foam (n)
froth (n): bọt ~ foam
/frɒθ/
> froth (v): đánh bọt
> frothy (adj)
/ˈfrɒθi/
tổng hợp
ex: I c_____ all my research into one document before writing.
compile (v)
/kəmˈpaɪl/
to find your way around on the internet or on a particular website
ex: Customers found the Website easy to n______ .
navigate (v)
/ˈnævɪɡeɪt/
~ something that is produced for other people to use, watch, enjoy, etc.
ex: The store had a special o_____ on designer handbags.
ex: The restaurant’s lunch o_____ includes a variety of salads and sandwiches.
offering(s) (n)
