Vocab builder 40+41 Flashcards
to criticize a famous person or a public organization in a piece of writing, a drawing, etc., in a humorous way, allowing their or its bad qualities to be seen and making them or it seem stupid
lampoon (v)
feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done
contrite (adj)
to put things or people next to each other, esp. in order to compare them
juxtapose (v)
to make something better or completely suitable for its purpose
hone (v)
the saying of words believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung (câu thần chú)
incantation (n)
having a very bright or beautiful appearance
resplendent (adj)
to show that something is less important, less good, or less true than it has been made to appear (vạch trần)
debunk (v)
seeming to be right or true, but really wrong or false
specious (adj)
likely to result in success, or showing signs of success
propitious (adj)
a person who strongly opposes generally accepted beliefs and traditions
iconoclast (n)
to pretend to be ill in order to avoid having to work
malinger (v)
using very few words to express what you mean (vắn tắt)
laconic (adj)
to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood, etc.
kindle (v)
a way of talking or behaving that is too proud (ngạo mạn)
hubris (n)
- changing suddenly and often
- intelligent, enthusiastic, and quick
mercurial (adj)
causing sleep or making a person want to sleep
soporific (adj)
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
thwart (v)
to emphasize the importance sth
underscore (v)
to make a legal agreement or decision have no legal force
nullify (v)
showing hard work, care, and attention to detail (cần mẫn)
assiduous (adj)
not likely to get worried, nervous, or angry even in difficult situations
unflappable (adj)
spending money or using something in a way that wastes it and is not wise (hoang phí)
profligate (adj)
not able or willing to take decisions or actions (không quả quyết)
irresolute (adj)
to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin
instigate (v)
(of a disease) dangerous and spreading quickly, or (of poison) having an effect very quickly
virulent (adj)
often complaining, especially in a weak high voice
querulous (adj)
sad and serious
lugubrious (adj)
to raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position
exalt (v)
very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details (tỉ mỉ)
punctilious
to make unpleasant feelings less strong
assuage (v)