TC-R Test 6 2023 Flashcards
to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe
Two children d____ after falling into the river.
drown (v)
/draʊn/
> drown out: nhấn chìm, lấn át
ex: She turned up the TV to drown out the barking dogs outside.
~ list (n)
I found his phone number in the d_____.
directory (n)
/daɪˈrektəri/
~ founder
ex: The young e_____ opened a small café in the city.
entrepreneur (n)
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/
bằng sáng chế
ex: She received a p____ for her invention.
patent (n)
/ˈpætnt/ , /ˈpeɪtnt/
~ since, starting from
ex: The castle, “d____ from” the 12th century, is a popular tourist attraction.
dating from
get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed, often causing disruption
ex: He didn’t want to i______ in their argument.
interfere (v)
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)/
Before the deadline
Earlier than planned
ex: He completed his homework “a____ of schedule”.
ahead of schedule
in a way that shows you are determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something
~ Stubbornly, Firmly, Determinedly
ex: Despite the doctor’s advice, he a_____ continued to smoke.
adamantly (adv)
/ˈædəməntli/
~ unpleasant (adj)
ex: The teacher removed the o_____ content from the textbook.
objectionable (adj)
/əbˈdʒekʃənəbl/
~ object sth (v): phản đối
/əbˈdʒekt/
ex: He “is o_____ to” using animals for cosmetic testing.
be opposed to sth
criticize (v): phê bình
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
> wf
Word form:
> criticize (v)
> criticism (n): lời phê bình
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
> critic (n): nhà phê bình
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
> critically (adv)
Those/Anyone >< Who/Whoever
> Those + [who register…]+ have good seats.
Anyone + [who registers…]+ has a good seat.
……. [relative clause] …..
> [Who/Whoever + registers…]+ has a good seat.
phạm vi, quy mô
ex: The s____ of the project was too large for our small team to handle.
scale (n)
/skeɪl/
~ friendly (adj)
ex: The dog was a c_____ friend, always by her side.
companionable (adj)
/kəmˈpænjənəbl/
that can be exchanged, especially without affecting the way in which something works
có thể thay thế được
ex: The V8 engines are all i_____ with each other.
interchangeable with sth (adj)
/ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/
a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders
ex: She painted a beautiful p_____ of her grandmother.
portrait (n)
/ˈpɔːtreɪt/
(often in titles)
of a lower rank; having fewer rights in a particular profession or organization
phó
The a_____ director played a crucial role in the production of the film.
associate (a)
/əˈsəʊsiət/, /əˈsəʊʃiət/
mòn, sờn
The soles of my sneakers are starting to w____ out after months of running.
wear - worn - worn (v)
~ exception
ngoại lệ
ex: Attendance at the party is by invitation only, with no e____ .
exclusion (n)
/ɪkˈskluːʒn/
> < inclusion (n)
tiền được rút
ex: She made a w____ of £250 from her bank account.
withdrawal (n)
/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
> < fund transfer (n): tiền chuyển vào
> < deposit (n): tiền đặt cọc
verify (v)
/ˈverɪfaɪ/
Word form:
> verify (v)
> verification (n)
/ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
> verification code (n)
elect (v): bầu cử
/ɪˈlekt/
> wf
Word form:
> elect (v)
> re-elect (v): tái bầu cử
> election (n): cuộc bầu cử
causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement
xung đột
ex: The decision to close the local school caused c_____ reactions.
controversial (adj)
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/
first come, first s____
first come, first served
a small amount of food or a drink that you have before a meal
món khai vị
She chose a light salad as her a____ before the main course.
appetizer (n)
/ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)/
ưu tú
ex: The e____ students were chosen for the special program.
elite (adj)
/eɪˈliːt/ , /ɪˈliːt/
causing feelings of happiness and pleasure
ex: The reunion between long-lost friends after decades apart was a h_____ moment.
heartwarming (story)
a difficult or unpleasant situation
nghịch cảnh
ex: We must learn to overcome a____ to grow stronger.
adversity (n)
/ədˈvɜːsəti/
a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed
bản thảo
ex: After months of writing, John finally completed his m_____ .
manuscript (n)
/ˈmænjuskrɪpt/
a person who has done something wrong or against the law
thủ phạm
ex: The police are searching for the c_____.
culprit (n)
/ˈkʌlprɪt/
~ confusing
ex: His behavior was so p_____; nobody could figure out what he was thinking.
puzzling (adj)
/ˈpʌzlɪŋ/
the crime of stealing something from a person or place
vụ trộm
ex: She reported the t____ of her bike to the police.
theft of sth (n)
/θeft/
> thief (n): tên ăn trộm
/θiːf/
a tool for opening cans of food
I need a “can o____ “ to open this can of beans for dinner.
can opener (n)
sản phẩm bán ra thị trường
ex: We need “c_____-grade” equipment for our new restaurant.
commercial-grade
~ Favor, Prefer
ex: She has a p_____ for tea over coffee.
preference (n)
/ˈprefrəns/
> have a preference for
~ Guarantee, Assurance
ex: Your purchase is covered by a 3-year w____ .
ex: Your purchase is under a 3-year w______.
warranty (n)
/ˈwɒrənti/
~ contact with sb
ex: He “r____ out to” his old friend.
reach out to sb
to be able to have or use something
ex: Only members have a____ to the gym. (noun)
ex: We need a password to a____ the network. (verb)
> access to -> noun
> access sth -> verb
đài phun nước
ex: There is a small f_____ in our garden.
fountain (n)
/ˈfaʊntən/
đan len
ex: They w_____ blankets from wool.
weave (v)
/wiːv/
> weave - wove /wəʊv/ - woven
> wool (n): len
/wʊl/
~ real
ex: The antique vase was confirmed as a____ by the expert.
authentic (adj)
/ɔːˈθentɪk/
> authentication (n)
/ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃn/
ex: The app uses fingerprint authentication for extra security.
dệt may
ex: The t____ industry produces fabrics for clothing and home goods.
ex: Silk is a luxurious t_____ often used in high-end fashion.
textile (n)
/ˈtekstaɪl/
clothing, when it is being sold in shops
hàng may mặc
ex: The boutique offers high-end a____ at affordable prices.
apparel (n)
/əˈpærəl/
thêu hoa văn
ex: The e_____ on the curtains matched the room’s decor perfectly.
embroidery (n)
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/
~ public (v)
ex: He hesitated to r_____ his true feelings.
reveal (v)
/rɪˈviːl/
~ Brand awareness
ex: The company invested in advertising to boost its “name r_______”.
name recognition
~ wonderful (adj)
ex: The hotel room had an e____ view of the ocean.
exquisite (adj)
/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ , /ˈekskwɪzɪt/
nhân viên bất động sản
The “estate a____ “ showed us several houses before we made a decision.
estate agent
> estate (n): bat dong san
/ɪˈsteɪt/
~ well known, famous
ex: The historic mansion was restored by a n_____ architect.
noted
~ control, manage (v)
ex: Please m____ the temperature of the oven.
monitor (v)
/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
~ obligation (n)
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
ex: The company ensured c____ with safety regulations.
compliance with sth (n)
/kəmˈplaɪəns/
> < reimbursement (n): hoàn trả tiền
After the d_____ of the scholarship money, the students were able to buy their textbooks.
disbursement (n): giải ngân
/dɪsˈbɜːsmənt/
tiền lương
ex: Please submit your hours worked for p_____ processing.
payroll (n)
/ˈpeɪrəʊl/
> payroll manager: người quản lý tiền lương
~ surrounding (n)
ex: There are several restaurants in the v______ where we can grab a bite to eat.
vicinity (n)
/vəˈsɪnəti/
> < expand (v)
ex: Can you c_______ the files into a single folder?
compact (v)
/kəmˈpækt/
~ modern (adj)
đương đại
ex: She prefers c_______ art over classical paintings.
contemporary (adj)
/kənˈtemprəri/
~ copy, duplicate (v)
Artists often r______ famous paintings to learn new techniques.
replicate (v)
/ˈreplɪkeɪt/
patron (n): khách quen
/ˈpeɪtrən/
> wf
Word form:
> patron (n)
> patronize (v): làm khách quen, lui tới thường xuyên
> ex: The club is patronized by students and locals alike.
~ speed up, accelerate
ex: Let’s e_____ the process to meet the deadline.
expedite (v)
/ˈekspədaɪt/
ex: Hard work often results in success.
ex: His failure resulted from lack of preparation.
> result in sth (v): to make something happen
> result from sth (v): to happen because of something else that happened first
~ only for
The contest “is limited ____” residents of the state who are over eighteen years old.
be limited to sb
~ Electricity / power cut
cúp điện
ex: During the storm, there was “a power o____” for hours.
a power outage
causing great surprise, excitement, or interest
~ Incredible, Remarkable
ex: The news article about the celebrity scandal was s____ .
sensational (adj)
/senˈseɪʃənl/
~ release to sw
ex: The company plans to “r____ out” its new product to stores nationwide.
roll out to sw
~ Assist, Help, Support
ex: The government offers financial a____ to low-income families.
aid (n)
/eɪd/
> financial aid
first aid kit
~ other things
The company will work with local businesses or “other e_____” to support the community.
other entities
the fact of being average or not very good
~ being normal (n)
ex: His work was marked by m_____ , lacking any spark of creativity.
mediocrity (n)
/ˌmiːdiˈɒkrəti/
tiền thưởng
ex: She received a g____ for her studies abroad.
grant (n)
/ɡrɑːnt/
~ good, proper (adj)
ex: It’s important to treat others with d____ respect.
decent (adj)
/ˈdiːsnt/
giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true
~ False, Untrue
ex: The advertisement was m____ ; the product didn’t perform as promised.
misleading (adj)
/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
a person that you work with, do business with or spend a lot of time with
cộng tác viên, cộng sự
As an a_____ at the company, Jane helps with marketing and client relations.
associate (n)
/əˈsəʊsiət/, /əˈsəʊʃiət/
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
Most people immediately a____ addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
associate (v)
/əˈsəʊsieɪt/, /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/
This is someone who is part of a group or organization but does not have all the rights or responsibilities of a full member.
He is “an a______ member” of the club
an associate member
