Vocab_1 Flashcards
aggregate
the total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together
The smaller minorities got an aggregate of 1,327 votes.
In the aggregate (=as a group or in total), women outlive men by 7 or more years.
boon
something that is very useful and makes your life a lot easier or better
The bus service is a real boon to people in the village.
Mối lợi; lợi ích
flammable
something that is flammable burns easily → inflammable,nonflammable
Caution! Highly flammable liquid.
susceptible
unsullied
not spoiled by anything
tonic
something that makes you feel happy and full of energy
A weekend by the sea was the perfect tonic.
một liều thuốc bổ tốt
constitution
a set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is governed by
The right to speak freely is written into the Constitution of the United States.
hiến pháp
your health and your body’s ability to fight illness
She’s got a strong constitution – she’ll recover in no time.
thể chất
currency
the state of being accepted or used by a lot of people
Marxism began to gain currency.
enthrall
lend itself to something
to be suitable for being used in a particular way
None of her books really lends itself to being made into a film.
intimidate
stalk
to follow a person or animal quietly in order to catch and attack or kill them
a tiger stalking its prey
to follow and watch someone over a long period of time in a way that is very annoying or threatening, and that is considered a crime in some places
She was stalked by an obsessed fan.
a/somebody’s penchant for something
veteran
spectator
emblem
coloration
moth
temperate
camouflage
to hide something, especially by making it look the same as the things around it, or by making it seem like something else
I saw a truck, heavily camouflaged with netting and branches.
deposition
incremental
symphony
bore
snack
To eat small amounts of something as a snack.
I’ve been snacking on that roast ham all day, so I’m not terribly hungry.
discard
to get rid of something SNY throw away
Discard any old cleaning materials. discarded paper
repertoire
exemplify
to be a very typical example of something
The building exemplifies the style of architecture which was popular at the time.
replenish
substitute
someone who does someone else’s job for a limited period of time, especially in a sports team or school
The coach has to find a substitute for Tim.
to use something new or different instead of something else
The recipe says you can substitute yoghurt for the sour cream.
be no substitute for something
Vitamin pills are no substitute for a healthy diet.
credit
hindrance
something or someone that makes it difficult for you to do something
A degree is more of a hindrance than a help in British industry.
affinity
a strong feeling that you like and understand someone or something
his remarkable affinity with animals
a close relationship between two things because of qualities or features that they share
the affinity between Christian and Chinese concepts of the spirit
ruse
treacherous
someone who is treacherous cannot be trusted because they are not loyal and secretly intend to harm you
a treacherous plot to overthrow the leader
ground, roads, weather conditions etc that are treacherous are particularly dangerous because you cannot see the dangers very easily
treacherous mountain roads
frigid
embark
to start something, especially something new, difficult, or exciting
He embarked on a new career as a teacher.
springboard
something that helps you to start doing something
The TV soap has been a springboard for a lot of careers.
propagate
cricket
con dế
smuggle
to take something or someone illegally from one country to another
- he guns were smuggled across the border.*
- Illegal immigrants are smuggled into the country by boat.*
to take something or someone secretly to a place where they are not allowed to be
He smuggled his notes into the exam.
disembark
sensationalism
a way of reporting events or stories that makes them seem as strange, exciting, or shocking as possible – used to show disapproval
peddle
to sell goods to people, especially goods that people disapprove of because they are illegal, harmful, or of not very high quality
They were accused of peddling drugs.
to try to sell things to people, especially by going from place to place
Farmers come to Seoul to peddle rice.
to try to persuade people to accept an opinion or idea which is wrong or false
politicians peddling instant solutions to long-standing problems
watchword
tabloid
dub
sentiment
an opinion or feeling you have about something
- Similar sentiments were expressed by many politicians.*
- the anti-immigrant sentiments expressed by some Americans*
taint
propaganda
information which is false or which emphasizes just one part of a situation, used by a government or political group to make people agree with them
the spreading of political propaganda
stray
to move away from the place you should be
stray into/onto/from
Three of the soldiers strayed into enemy territory.
to begin to deal with or think about a different subject from the main one, without intending to
stray into/onto/from
- We’re straying into ethnic issues here.*
- This meeting is beginning to stray from the point.*
handpicked
prone
put/leave something on the back burner
gate agent
Gate agents work at the boarding gates of airports, assisting passengers in boarding their flights and in disembarking their flights
resort to something
curt
using very few words in a way that seems rude SYN abrupt
With a curt nod, he turned away and sat down.
a curt note
rebuff
an unkind or unfriendly answer to a friendly suggestion or offer of help
He received a humiliating rebuff from his manager.
He rebuffed all her suggestions.
veto
if someone in authority vetoes something, they refuse to allow it to happen, especially something that other people or organizations have agreed
President Bush vetoed the bill on July 6.
to refuse to accept a particular plan or suggestion
Jenny wanted to invite all her friends, but I quickly vetoed that idea.
negate
to prevent something from having any effect
Efforts to expand the tourist industry could be negated by reports that the sea is highly polluted.
shatter
to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way
The plate hit the floor, and shattered into tiny bits.
The explosion shattered the building.
to completely destroy or ruin something such as someone’s beliefs or life
A tragic accident shattered her dreams of Olympic glory.
patent
(noun) a special document that gives you the right to make or sell a new invention or product that no one else is allowed to copy → copyright
He applied for a patent for a new method of removing paint.
He wants to take out a patent on his new type of dustbin.
(adj) protected by a patent
a patent lock
(verb) to obtain a special document giving you the right to make or sell a new invention or product → copyright
improvise
to do something without any preparation, because you are forced to do this by unexpected events = wing
I forgot to bring my notes, so I had to improvise.
to invent music, words, a statement etc from your imagination, rather than planning or preparing it first
- I just started playing, and the other guys started improvising around me.*
- an improvised sketch*
extemporize
to speak or perform without preparation or practice
ordain
the epitome of something
the best possible example of something
He was the very epitome of evil.
swindle
to get money from someone by deceiving them SYN cheat
a businessman who swindled investors out of millions of pounds
a situation in which someone gets money by deceiving
someone else a big tax swindle
sniff something ↔ out
sneak
ensuing
happening after a particular action or event, especially as a result of it SYN following
The situation deteriorated over the ensuing weeks.
clamour
make off with something
to steal something and take it away with you
Thieves broke into the school and made off with computer equipment worth £40,000.
vigor
physical or mental energy and determination
He began working with renewed vigour.
appease
to make someone less angry or stop them from attacking you by giving them what they want
They attempted to appease international opposition by promising to hold talks.
Khuyên giải; an ủi, làm cho khuây, làm cho nguôi; dỗ dành
filthy
rectify
embellish
to make something more beautiful by adding decorations to it SYN decorate
The dress was embellished with gold threads
to make a story or statement more interesting by adding details that are not true SYN embroider
She gave an embellished account of what had happened.
humility
contender
someone or something that is in competition with other people or things
a contender for the title
Her album is a strong contender for the Album of the Year award.
disseminate
to spread information or ideas to as many people as possible
Her findings have been widely disseminated.
unwieldy
an unwieldy object is big, heavy, and difficult to carry or use
an unwieldy system, argument, or organization is difficult to control or manage because it is too complicated
covet
to have a very strong desire to have something that someone else has
The Michelin Awards are coveted by restaurants all over the world.
oblivious
not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you SYN unaware
He seemed oblivious to the fact that he had hurt her.
prairie
get/find your bearings
a) to find out exactly where you are
He paused to get his bearings.
b) to feel confident that you know what you should do next
An introduction session helps new students get their bearings.
deplete
dismay
to make someone feel worried, disappointed, and upset
The poor election turnout dismayed politicians.
the worry, disappointment, or unhappiness you feel when something unpleasant happens
The thought of leaving filled him with dismay.
alliteration
simile
an expression that describes something by comparing it with something else, using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’, for example ‘as white as snow
allusion
it is a reference to a historical, biblical, literary or mythical person or event
excuse
peril
courageous
brave.
He was wrong, and courageous enough to admit it.
disdain
a complete lack of respect that you show for someone or something because you think they are not important or good enough
She watched me with disdain.
to have no respect for someone or something, because you think they are not important or good enough
Childcare was seen as women’s work, and men disdained it.
warp
if something warps, or if heat or cold warps it, it becomes bent or twisted, and loses its original shape
The door must be warped. It won’t close properly.
to influence someone in a way that has a harmful effect on how they think or behave
You mustn’t allow your dislike of her to warp your judgment.
conviction
a very strong belief or opinion
a woman of strong political convictions
the feeling of being sure about something and having no doubts
He was able to say with conviction that he had changed.
a decision in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime, or the process of proving that someone is guilty OPP acquittal
They had no previous convictions.
persistent
destitue
having no money, no food, no home etc
The floods left many people destitute.
be destitute of something
literary to be completely without something
a man who is destitute of mercy
NOUN: destitution
deformed
something that is deformed has the wrong shape, especially because it has grown or developed wrongly
deformed toe
distort
to change the appearance, sound, or shape of something so that it is strange or unclear
Tall buildings can distort radio signals.
to report something in a way that is not completely true or correct
His account was badly distorted by the press
to change a situation from the way it would naturally be
an expensive subsidy which distorts the market
ample
more than enough SYN sufficient OPP insufficient
You’ll have ample time for questions later.
adulterant
zeal
crusade
a determined attempt to change something because you think you are morally right → campaign
He seems to be running a one-man crusade against cigarette smoking.
preservative
outcry
outrage
mason bee
ong thợ
flit
to move lightly or quickly and not stay in one place for very long
She seemed to spend her life flitting from one country to another.
impaired
damaged, less strong, or not as good as before
impaired vision
visually/hearing/mentally etc impaired (=used to describe someone who cannot see, hear etc well)
fleeting
lasting for only a short time SYN brief
I caught a fleeting glimpse of them as they drove past.
perish
at once
distasteful
unpleasant or morally offensive
What follows is John’s story. Parts of it may seem distasteful, even shocking.
dissuade
to persuade someone not to do something OPP persuade
campaign to dissuade young people from smoking
assimilation
the process of understanding and using new ideas
the process of becoming an accepted part of a country or group
