Vocab builder 22+23

Question 1

extremely honest

Answer 1

scrupulous (adj)

Question 2

1. a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, … (sắc thái)
2. a quality of sth that is not easy to notice but may be important

Answer 2

nuance (n)

Question 3

to make sth obvious or to show sth clearly

Answer 3

evince (v)

Question 4

having a lot of complicated decoration

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ornate (adj)

Question 5

1. money or property that you receive from s.o after they die
2. sth that is a result of events in the past (di sản)

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legacy (n)

Question 6

very important bc of the effects on future events

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momentous (adj)

Question 7

to spoil sth, making it less good or less enjoyable

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mar (v)

Question 8

special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of ppl, esp in their work

Answer 8

jargon (n)

Question 9

spending, giving, or using more than is necessary or reasonable; more than enough

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lavish (adj)

Question 10

a person who is very rich and successful in business and industry

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magnate (n)

Question 11

original and pure, not spoiled or worn from use

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pristine (adj)

Question 12

to add info in support of an idea, opinion, or statement

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corroborate (v)

Question 13

using words that suggest the opposite of what you intend, usu in order to be humorous (trớ trêu)

Answer 13

ironic (adj)

Question 14

new and original; not like anything seen before

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novel (adj)

Question 15

in an always determined and energetic way, never willing to admit defeat

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indefatigably (adv)

Question 16

s.o who makes a judgement, solves an argument, or decides what will be done

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arbiter (n)

Question 17

to prevent sth or make it impossible, or prevent s.o from doing sth

Answer 17

preclude (v)

Question 18

1. to support a building or structure (trụ đỡ)
2. to give support or to strengthen sth

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buttress (v)

Question 19

lengthwise (theo chiều dọc)

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longitudinal (adj)

Question 20

deserving praise bc of its high moral quality

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lofty (adj)

Question 21

very intelligent and skilful, or skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods

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ingenious (adj)

Question 22

to suggest, w/o being direct, that sth unpleasant is true (nói bóng gió)

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insinuate (v)

Question 23

relating directly to the subject being considered

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pertinent (adj)

Question 24

the state of being completely forgotten

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oblivion (n)

Question 25

to refuse to accept or obey sth or s.o; reject

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repudiate (v)

Question 26

that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses

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palpable (adj)

Question 27

very careful and with great attention to every detail

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meticulous (adj)

Question 28

consisting of parts of ppl that are similar to each other or are of the same type

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homogeneous (adj)