Week 8

Question 1

provocative (adj) /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

Answer 1

causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally
1/ Her provocative speech ignited a heated debate on social media.
2/ The provocative article criticized government policies, sparking public outrage.
3/ The artist’s provocative painting was banned due to its controversial content.

khiêu khích

Question 2

stun (v) /stʌn/

Answer 2

to shock or surprise someone very muchto shock or surprise someone very much
1/ News of the disaster stunned people throughout the world.
2/ She was stunned by the amount of support she received from well-wishers.
3/ The unexpected news stunned the entire community.

chấn động, sốc

Question 3

affection (n) /əfˈɛkʃn̩/

Answer 3

a feeling of liking someone or something
1/ Many people show affection by hugging their friends.
2/ She expressed her affection towards her family by cooking for them
3/ Their affection for each other was evident in their constant smiles.

cảm kích

Question 4

proper (adj) /ˈprɒp.ər/

Answer 4

real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct
1/ Using proper etiquette is essential during formal social events.
2/ She always dresses in a proper manner for business meetings.
3/ It’s important to address people by their proper titles in society.

thích hợp

Question 5

odd (adj) /ˈɑd/

Answer 5

strange or unexpected
1/ Her father was an odd man.
2/ What an odd thing to say.
3/ The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.

kì lạ

Question 6

genetic (adj) /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/

Answer 6

belonging or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) received by each animal or plant from its parents
1/ Genetic predisposition can influence social behavior.
2/ The study focused on genetic factors affecting social interactions.
3/ There is ongoing research on genetic links to social anxiety.

di truyền

Question 7

tendency (n) /ˈten.dən.si/

Answer 7

If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it
1/ Her tendency to overspend led to financial troubles.
2/ The tendency of people to socialize online is increasing.
3/ There is a tendency for social media to influence opinions.

xu hướng

Question 8

heredity (n) /həɹˈɛdɪti/

Answer 8

the process by which characteristics are given from a parent to their child through the genes
1/ Heredity plays a significant role in determining our physical traits.
2/ Not all aspects of our personality are influenced by heredity.
3/ Does heredity have a stronger impact on intelligence or physical appearance?

sự kế thừa

Question 9

respondent (n) /rɪˈspɒn.dənt/

Answer 9

a person who answers a request for information
1/ The respondent completed the survey on social media usage.
2/ The respondents’ feedback helped improve the community engagement program.
3/ The company received responses from over a thousand respondents.

Question 10

association (n) /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Answer 10

a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose
1/ The Student Association organizes events for students on campus.
2/ I joined the Music Association to meet fellow musicians.
3/ The association of artists aims to promote local talent.

một nhóm/ người có chung mục đích

Question 11

selectivity (n) /sɪl.ekˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Answer 11

the act of intentionally choosing some people or things and not others
1/ The selectivity of the university admissions process is crucial.
2/ Social media algorithms often prioritize selectivity in content display.
3/ The selectivity of job interviews can vary depending on the industry.

sự chọn lọc

Question 12

attributable (adj) /əˈtrɪb.jə.tə.bəl/

Answer 12

caused by
1/ The increase in crime rates is attributable to economic hardships
2/ The success of the charity event was attributable to community support.
3/ The rise in unemployment is attributable to the global economic downturn.

có thể quy cho

Question 13

solely (adv) /ˈsəʊl.li/

Answer 13

only and not involving anyone or anything else
1/ I bought it solely for that purpose.
2/ It seems he’s not solely to blame for the accident.
3/ The product’s success cannot be attributable solely to the ads.

cô độc

Question 14

roughly (adv) /ˈrʌf.li/

Answer 14

approximately
1/ Roughly 80% of the population lives in urban areas.
2/ The survey estimated roughly 50 attendees at the event.
3/ The budget was roughly calculated to be $100,000 for the project.

đại khái

Question 15

ethnicity (n) /eθˈnɪs.ə.ti/

Answer 15

a large group of people with a shared culture, language, history, set of traditions, etc., or the fact of belonging to one of these groups
1/ The festival celebrates diversity in ethnicity.
2/ They study the history of different ethnicities.
3/ Our students have many different nationalities, religions, and ethnicities.

chủng tộc

Question 16

affiliation (n) /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Answer 16

a connection with a political party or religion, or with a larger organization
1/ The group has affiliations with several organizations abroad.
2/ Their lack of affiliation to any particular bank allows them to give objective financial advice.
3/ Legal documents were required to prove the child’s affiliation.

sự liên kết

Question 17

avenue (n) /ˈævənjˌu/

Answer 17

a method or way of doing something
1/ Education is an avenue to better job opportunities.
2/ Community service is an avenue for personal growth and development.
3/ Volunteering can be an avenue to meet new friends and network.

phương án

Question 18

individualism (n) /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Answer 18

the idea that freedom of thought and action for each person is the most important quality of a society, rather than shared effort and responsibility
1/ Individualism promotes self-reliance and personal freedom in society.
2/ The culture values individualism over collectivism in social interactions.
3/ The concept of individualism emphasizes independence and uniqueness in communities.

chủ nghĩa cá nhân

Question 19

diminish (v) /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/

Answer 19

to reduce or be reduced in size or importance
1/ I don’t want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
2/ These memories will not be diminished by time.
3/ What he did has seriously diminished him in many people’s eyes.

giảm bớt

Question 20

obsolete (adj) /ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/

Answer 20

not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable
1/ Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
2/ Obsolete social norms hinder progress in modern society.
3/ Her belief in traditional gender roles is considered obsolete.

lỗi thời