The art of persuasion Flashcards
Vocabulary for IELTS - Anneli Williams
advocate
/ˈædvəkeɪt/ - v
to support something publicly
biện hộ
Example:
- The group does not advocate the use of violence.
acknowledge
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ - v
= to admit
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform
(/rɪˈfɔːm/ - cải cách).
assert
/əˈsɜːt/ - v
= to confirm, to state clearly and firmly that something is true
Example:
- She continued to assert that she was innocent
(/ˈɪnəsnt/ - vô tội).
dispute
/dɪˈspjuːt/ - v or n
tranh chấp
Example:
[v] Two contries are disputing the border
[n] - a dispute between the two countries about the border
imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/ - v
bao hàm, ngụ ý
Example:
- Are you implying (that) I am wrong?
- I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.
justify
v
to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable
biện minh
Example:
- You don’t need to justify yourself to me.
- Don’t justify making mistake.
object
/əbˈdʒekt/ - v
to say that you disagree with
phản đối
Example:
Many local people object to the building of the new airport.
outline
v
to give a description of the main facts or points involved in something
Example:
- We outlined our proposals to the committee (/kəˈmɪti/ - uỷ ban).
discussion
n
Note: spelling
drawback
/ˈdrɔːbæk/ - n
a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea
hạn chế
Example:
- The main drawback to it is the cost.
- This is the one major drawback of the new system.
evidence
/ˈevɪdəns/ - n
There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure (/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/ exposure to = sự tiếp xúc với ) to sun and skin cancer.
proof
/pruːf/ - n
= evidence
indicate
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ - v
= to show
otherwise
nếu không thì
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
environment
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ - n
note: Spelling
