TC-R Test 5 2023 Flashcards

1
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~ everyday

ex: We check the mail “on a daily b____-”.

A

on a daily basis ~ everyday

> on a quarterly basis ~ every 3 months

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attendance (n)
/əˈtendəns/

> wf

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Word form:
> attendance (n)

> attendee (n)

> attendant (n): tiếp viên
flight attendant: tiếp viên hàng không

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either >< even so >< whenever >< whereas

ex: You can have either coffee or tea.

ex: He didn’t study much; even so, he passed the test.

ex: Call me whenever you need help.

ex: I enjoy sports, whereas my brother loves reading.

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> either: hoặc

> even so: ngay cả khi như vậy

> whenever: bất cứ lúc nào

> whereas: trong khi ~ while

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một cách có thể hiểu được

ex: She was u______ upset after hearing the bad news.

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understandably (adv)
/ˌʌndəˈstændəbli/

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> < subjectively (adv)
/səbˈdʒektɪvli/

ex: O______ speaking, his performance was flawless.

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objectively (adv): khách quan
/əbˈdʒektɪvli/

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to say that you disagree with or oppose something

phản đối

ex: They o________ strongly to the new rules.

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object (v)
/əbˈdʒekt/

> object to st

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7
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~ handle (v)
/ˈhændl/

ex: We need to t_____ this problem before it gets worse.

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tackle (v)
/ˈtækl/

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~ hold, grip (v)

ex: The company has a firm g_____ on its client base.

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grasp (v,n): nắm lấy, chiếm lấy
/ɡrɑːsp/

> have a firm grasp on sb

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9
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~ strong (adj)

ex: She has f_____ beliefs.

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firm (adj)

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10
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correspond (v): phản hồi từ 2 phía
/ˌkɒrəˈspɒnd/

> < respond (v): phản hồi từ 1 phía
/rɪˈspɒnd/

A

Word form:
> correspond (v)

> correspondence (n): thư phản hồi
/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns/

> correspondent (n): phóng viên, người phản hồi
/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

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11
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respond (v)
/rɪˈspɒnd/

> wf

A

Word form:
> respond (v)

> response (n)
/rɪˈspɒns/

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12
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~ wrongly (adv)
/ˈrɒŋli/

ex: She m_____ thought the meeting was at noon, but it started at 11 AM.

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mistakenly (adv)
/mɪˈsteɪkənli/

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13
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substance (n)
/ˈsʌbstəns/

> < substantiate

> < substantial

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> substance (n): vật chất

> substantiate (v): chứng minh
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/

ex: To win the debate, she had to substantiate her points with credible sources

> substantial (adj): đáng kể

> substantially (adv): một cách đáng kể
/səbˈstænʃəli/

~ considerably

ex: The company’s profits have been substantially lower this year.

ex: She felt substantially better after resting for a few hours.

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14
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> < internal

ex: She suggested they “hire e_______ consultants” to train the staff on new software.

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hire external consultants

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15
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~ popularity, commonness (n)

ex: An increase in the p_____ of smoking among young people.

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prevalence (n)
/ˈprevələns/

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16
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~ waiting (adj)

ex: Nine cases are still p_____.

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pending (adj)

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17
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~ note (n)

ex: The m_____ captured all key points discussed.

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minute (n)

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18
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~ immediately, instantly

ex: He p_____ apologized for the mistake.

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promptly (adv)

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19
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tiền đầu tư

ex: “Venture c______” can be risky but offers high potential returns.

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venture capital (n)

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20
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~ the most modern

ex: They are developing “cutting-e____ ” technology for renewable energy.

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cutting-edge (adj)

> cutting edge (n)

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21
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~ all the workers, staff (n)

ex: Our w_____ is dedicated and skilled in handling customer inquiries.

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workforce (n):
lực lượng lao động
/ˈwɜːkfɔːs/

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22
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~ strong (adj)

ex: The farmer built a s_____ fence to keep the animals safe.

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sturdy (adj)
/ˈstɜːdi/

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23
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buổi đấu giá

ex: They held an a____ to sell antique furniture.

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auction (n)
/ˈɔːkʃn/ , /ˈɒkʃn/

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24
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~ parking space (n)

ex: I left my car in the “parking l____”.

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parking lot (n)

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25
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~ empty (v)

ex: The tenant must v_____ the apartment by the end of the month.

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vacate (v)
/vəˈkeɪt/

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26
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that is easy to carry or to move

ex: The p______ projector easily fits into a backpack for travel.

A

portable projector

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27
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thông số kỹ thuật

ex: the technical s_____ of the new model

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specification(s)
/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

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28
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~ similar (adj)

ex: These two smartphones are c_____ in terms of price and features.

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comparable (adj)
/ˈkɒmpərəbl/

29
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~ error, mistake (n)

ex: Every plan has some f_____ that need to be addressed.

A

flaw (n)
/flɔː/

30
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ex: The “life s____” of a battery depends on its quality and usage.

A

life span

31
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~suitable

ex: The new software is c______ with most operating systems.

A

> compatible (adj)
/kəmˈpætəbl/

> compatibility with (n)
/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

32
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to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger

củng cố, tăng cường

ex: Practice will r_____ your understanding of the new language.

A

reinforce (v)
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/

33
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~ data

ex: Analysis of crime s_____ showed high levels of violent crime within the area.

A

statistic (n)
/stəˈtɪstɪk/

34
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to make something become stricter

ex: The company plans to “t____ restrictions on” personal internet use during work hours.

A

tighten a restriction on st

35
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~ territory (n)
/ˈterətri/

ex: The fence marks the b_____ between my property and hers.

A

boundary (n)
/ˈbaʊndri/

36
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xi măng

ex: They plan to “lay a c_____ foundation” for the new house next week.

A

cement (n) -> đứng ở vị trí adj
/sɪˈment/

> lay a cement foundation (for st)

37
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to cover a surface with large flat stones

ex: The construction crew will p____ the road tomorrow morning.

A

pave (v): lát đường
/peɪv/

> pavement (n): vỉa hè

38
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pieces of wood, metal, building materials, etc. that are left after something has been destroyed

mảnh vỡ, mảnh vụn

ex: The cleanup crew disposed of the d____ from the damaged building.

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debris (n)
/ˈdebriː/ , /ˈdeɪbriː/

39
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to change the colour of something, especially by using a special liquid or substance

ex: She d____ her hair purple for the costume party.

A

dye (v)
/daɪ/

40
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bị mòn, bay màu

~ wear (v,n)

ex: The paint on the wall is starting to “rub ____”.

A

rub off

41
Q

cái khuôn

ex: Pour the chocolate into a heart-shaped m____.

A

mold (n)
/məʊld/

42
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dành riêng cho

ex: She d_____ her weekends to volunteering at the animal shelter.

A

dedicate to (v)
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/

43
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to be greater or more important than something

hơn nhiều / vượt trội

ex: Her experience and qualifications o______ those of the other candidates.

A

outweigh (v)
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

44
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~ clarify (v)
/ˈklærəfaɪ/

She tried to j_____ her actions, but no one believed her reasons.

A

justify (v)
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

45
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~ expect, predict (v)

ex: The weather forecasters a____ rain later this evening.

A

anticipate (v)
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

46
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ex: Repairing the car will c____ more than I expected. (v)

ex: The c____ of living in this city is quite high. (n)

A

cost (v,n)
/kɒst/

> costly (adj) ~ expensive (adj)

47
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vòng bán kết

ex: She won her s_____ match and advanced to the finals.

A

semifinal (n)
/ˌsemi ˈfaɪnl/

48
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số dư

ex: The farm had “a s_____ of” tomatoes this year, so they donated some to the local food bank.

ex: The company’s s____ profits allowed them to invest in new equipment.

A

surplus (n)
/ˈsɜːpləs/

> a surplus of = a lot of

49
Q

mạng lưới điện

ex: The “power g____ ” distributes electricity to homes and businesses.

A

power grid

50
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~ pressure (n)

ex: The s____ of carrying heavy boxes hurt his back.

ex: There’s a s_____ in our relationship after the argument.

A

strain (n)
/streɪn/

51
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~ avoid sth, stay away

ex: Students should “r____ from” using their phones during class.

A

refrain from (v)
/rɪˈfreɪn/

52
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chất tẩy

ex: The b____ removed the stubborn stain from the carpet.

A

bleach (n)
/bliːtʃ/

> bleach (v): làm phai màu

53
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take in a liquid, gas, etc.

ex: Sponge can a____ a lot of water quickly.

A

absorb (v)
/əbˈzɔːb/

54
Q

ngâm

ex: I like to s_____in a hot bath after a long day at work.

A

soak (v)
/səʊk/

55
Q

full of soap; covered with soap

ex: He slipped on the s____ floor of the bathroom.

A

soapy (adj)
/ˈsəʊpi/

soap (n)

56
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brittle >< crispy >< crunchy

A

> brittle (adj): giòn, khô, dễ gãy (cỏ)
/ˈbrɪtl/

> crispy (adj): giòn (đồ ăn)
/ˈkrɪspi/

> crunchy (adj): giòn (rau củ)
/ˈkrʌntʃi/

57
Q

theo định kỳ

ex: He goes for medical check-ups p_____ .

A

periodically (adv)
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkli/

58
Q

làm bóng

ex: He p____ his shoes before the job interview.

A

polish (v,n)
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/

59
Q

ex: He t____ the letter in two.

A

tear (v,n)
/teə(r)/

60
Q

mở cửa cả năm

ex: Our store remains “open year-r____”, even during holidays.

A

open year-round

61
Q

hộ tống, dẫn dắt

ex: The security guard will e____ you to the exit.

ex: The teacher will e___ the students to the museum.

A

escort (v,n)
/ˈeskɔːt/

62
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to search an area or various areas in order to find or discover something

ex: He s_____ the forest for wildlife.

A

scout (v)
/skaʊt/

> scout (n): hướng đạo sinh

ex: The boy joined the scouts last year.

63
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payment in advance

ex: The tenant “made a p____ of” rent for the next three months.

A

prepayment (n)
/ˌpriːˈpeɪmənt/

> make a prepayment of st

64
Q

xe địa hình

ex: “All-t____ vehicles” are designed to handle rough trails.

A

all-terrain vehicles
/təˈreɪn/

65
Q

~ saying goodbye

It’s nice/wonderful ____ you. (meet)

A

It’s nice/wonderful meeting you

66
Q

~ bad weather

ex: The picnic was canceled due to “i______ weather”.

A

inclement weather
/ɪnˈklemənt/

67
Q

~ speed up (v)

ex: We need to fast-t____ this project to meet the upcoming deadline.

A

fast-track (v)

68
Q

being shut

ex: The factory’s c____ left many employees without jobs.

A

closure (n)
/ˈkləʊʒə(r)/