TEST 2 Flashcards
Innate (a)
bẩm sinh ( = inherited )
Innate malfunctions
Functional
intended to be used; practical rather than attractive
Our furniture isn’t very fancy, but it’s functional.
Tangible
hữu hình
Drivers will see tangible improvements on major roadways.
Customary
reflecting or showing a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time among a group of people ( theo thường lệ )
We thought tipping wasn’t customary in Japan.
Indicative
tỏ ra, biểu thị
His presence is indicative of his willingness to help
Endeavour
cố gắng, nỗ lực
They endeavoured to make her happy but in vain
Manifest
easily noticed or obvious ( rõ ràng, hiển nhiên )
His manifest joy in music is evident as soon as he starts to speak
Pertain
be relevant to
My remark pertained to your earlier comments
Progeny
con cháu
Housewives chased their progeny out-of-doors.
Stamina
the physical or mental strength to do something for a long time, esp. something difficult ( sức chịu đựng )
The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
Entity
something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence ( sự tồn tại của 1 vật )
Although the two buildings are in separate locations, the museum they are part of is a single entity
Forebear
tổ tiên
His forebears fought in the American Civil War
Affirm
chứng thực
Applicants signed a form affirming their citizenship.
Engrossing
taking all your attention; very interesting
She had written an engrossing and moving story
Startling
surprising and sometimes worrying
startling results
Lie down on the job
to fail to work as hard or as well as you should
Tick off
to speak severely to and criticize someone who has done something wrong
I had to tick him off for being late again.
Allegedly
used when something is said to be true but has not been proved
It’s a collection of recipes which allegedly can be prepared in 30 minutes.
Postulate
to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:
It was the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, who postulated that the earth was at the centre of the universe.
Assert
to say that something is certainly true
He asserts that she stole money from him.
