tổng hợp tiếng Anh siêu hay, Cheat Sheet of English

Download tổng hợp tiếng Anh siêu hay and more Cheat Sheet English in PDF only on Docsity! 800 từ vựng cao cấp siêu hay space repetition STT Words Dạng Pronunciation Việt Meaning Example 1 adversity n /ədˈvɜːsəti/ khó khăn, trở ngại a difficult or unpleasant situation 1 The road to happiness is paved with adversity 2 He overcame many personal adversities 2 respite n /ˈrespɪt/ Nghỉ ngơi a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant 1 Mr Vinh continued to work without respite. 2 They worked for hours without respite. 3 resilient adj /rɪˈzɪliənt/ Khả năng hồi phục nhanh able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc. 1 He'll get over it—young people are amazingly resilient. 2 She's a resilient girl - she won't be unhappy for long. 4 proximity n không đếm được /prɑːkˈsɪməti/ Sự gần gũi the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time 1 Proximity to parents is the most important thing during childhood 2 The best thing about the location of the house is it proximity to the town centre 5 procrastinate v /proʊˈkræstɪneɪt/ Trì hoãn, chần chừ to delay doing something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it 1 People were dying of starvation while government procrastinate 2 I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point. I'm just procrastinate 6 fleeting adj /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ Nhanh, chớp nhoáng lasting only a short time 1 Our time with our kids is precious and fleeting 2 We enjoyed a fleeting moment of happiness 7 latent adj /ˈleɪtnt/ tiềm ẩn, chớm nở existing, but not yet very noticeable, active or well developed 1 We're trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it. (hidden talents) 2 These children have a huge reserve of latent talent. (=existing but not noticeable) 8 ingenious adj /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/ Sáng tạo, phát minh having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things; very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas 1 She's very ingenious when it come to finding excuses 2 Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinany material 9 integrity n /ɪnˈteɡrəti/ Sự chính trực 1.the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change 1 It goes without saying that Mr Vinh is a man of the highest integrity. 2 The article is indicative of his contempt for the basic standards of journalistic integrity. 10 judicious adj /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/ cẩn trọng, kỹ lưỡng careful and sensible; showing good judgement 1 We should make judicious use of the resources available to us. ( = good use) 2 Some dishes would be very bland without the judicious use of spices and other seasonings. (good judgement) 11 constraint n /kənˈstreɪnt/ ngăn cản, ngăn trở a thing that limits or restricts something, or your freedom to do something 1 The government has placed tight constraint on spending this year 2 Financial constraint on the company are preventing them from employing new staff 12 mutable adj /ˈmjuː.tə.bəl thay đổi that can change; likely to change 1 Language is not static, it is mutable 2 The internet is mutable, and digitall products can be altered after they're released 13 myriad n /ˈmɪr.i.əd/ vô số extremely large in number 1 They offered no solution for all our myriad problems. (=numerous) 2 a myriad of choices (=numerous) 14 notorious adj /noʊˈtɔːriəs/ nổi danh, tiếng xấu well known for being bad 1 The company is notorious for paying its bills late. 2 The city is notorious for its traffic jams. 15 novice n /ˈnɑːvɪs/ người mới bắt đầu a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation 1 I'm complete novice at skiing 2 I've never diven a car before - I'm a complete novice 16 oblivious adj /əˈblɪviəs/ không nhận ra được not aware of something 1 He drove off oblivious of the damage he had caused 2 You eventually become oblivious to the noise 17 mundane adj /mʌnˈdeɪn/ Buồn chán not interesting or exciting 1 Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her. 2 On a more mundane level, can we talk about the timetable for next week? 18 lethal adj /ˈliːθl/ có khả năng gây chết người causing or able to cause death 1 A lether dose of poison 2 Three minutes after the fire started the house was full off lethal fumes 19 suppress v /səˈpres/ tự ngăn ngừa khỏi gì to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion 1 He couldn't suppress the excitement in his voice 2 She was unable to suppress her anger 20 versatile adj /ˈvɜːrsətl/ có khả năng làm nhiều thứ able to do many different things 1 Mr Vinh is versatile because he can play many roles at once. 2 He's a versatile actor who has played a wide variety of parts. 21 whim n /wɪm/ mong muốn bộc phát a sudden wish to do or have something, especially when it is something unusual or unnecessary 1 My duies seem to change daily at the whim of the boss 2 He hire and fires people a whim 22 stringent adj /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ rất nghiêm ngặt (of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed 1 Licences are only granted under the most stringent conditions 2 Safety standards were less stringent in those days 23 trivial adj /ˈtrɪviəl/ không quan trọng, nghiêm trọng not important or serious; not worth considering 1 I know it sounds trivial, but I'm worried about it 2 I don't know why he gets so upset about st so trivial 24 teeming adj /ˈtiːmɪŋ/ đông đúc present in large numbers; full of people, animals, etc. that are moving around 1 The teeming metropolis 2 the teeming streets of the city Mr Ving classes teem with wonderful 25 sporadic adj /spəˈrædɪk/ không đều đặn happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular 1 There are sporadic outbreaks of violence 2 More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence 26 consensus n /kənˈsensəs/ sự nhất trí an opinion that all members of a group agree with 1 She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues. 2 Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote. 27 condemn v /kənˈdem/ phản đối to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something, usually for moral reasons 1 She condemns her husband for his complete lack of parenting skills 2 The editor of the newspaper was condemned as lacking integrity. 28 compatible adj /kəmˈpætəbl/ hòa hợp able to exist, live together, or work successfully with something or someone else 1 There are a perfectly compatible couple 2 It's was when we started living together that we found we just weren't compatible 29 immaculate adj /ɪˈmækjələt/ rất sạch sẽ, gọn gàng extremely clean and tidy 1 She always looks immaculate 2 The suit that Mr Vinh is wearing is immaculate 30 impeccable adj /ɪmˈpekəbl/ hoàn hảo without mistakes or faults 1 Mr Vinh's essays are just impeccable. 2 Her written English is impeccable. 31 indigenous adj /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ người bản xứ belonging to a particular place rather than coming to it from somewhere else (= native) 1 Several indigenous African languages are used in the country. 2 So who are the indigenous people of this land? 32 jargon n /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/ thuật ngữ chuyên ngành words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group of people, and are difficult for others to understand 1 The report seemed to be written in computer 2 Try to avoid using too much technical 33 perverse adj /pərˈvɜːrs/ cố ý làm điều xấu showing deliberate determination to behave in a way that most people think is wrong, unacceptable or unreasonable (cố ý làm điều xấu) 1 She find a perverse pleasure in upsetting her parents 2 It would be perverse to quit now that we're almost finished 34 refute v /rɪˈfjuːt/ chứng tỏ sai to prove that something is wrong, not true or fair 1 This study cannot provide data to confirm or refute this hypothesis. 2 He refutes any suggestion that he behaved unprofessionally. 35 presumption n /prɪˈzʌmpʃn/ giả thuyết something that is thought to be true or probable 1 There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best. 2 There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart. 36 bizarre adj /bɪˈzɑːr/ kỳ lạ very strange or unusual 1 He made some totally bizarre comments. (=weird) 2 a really bizarre character. (=weird) 37 intuitive adj /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/ cảm nhận obtained by using your feelings rather than by considering the facts 1 The author has an intuitive understanding of what children like to read. 2 an intuitive guess/judgment/understanding. 38 sway v /sweɪ/ thuyết phục to persuade somebody to believe something or do something 1 He's easily swayed 2 She wasn't swayed by his good look or his clever talk 39 pervasive adj /pərˈveɪsɪv/ lan tỏa existing in all parts of a place or thing; spreading gradually to affect all parts of a place or thing 1 A pervasive small of damp 2 sense of social change is pervasive in her novels 40 apprehensive adj /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ lo lắng, sợ hãi worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen 1 You have no reason to be apprehensive of the future. 2 I was a little apprehensive about the effects of what I had said. 41 prognosticate v /prɑːɡˈnɑːstɪk/ dự đoán to predict, to forecast 1 He is in a good position to prognosticate on the future of commerce. 2 prognosticate means that say what you think will happen in the future. 42 provisional adj /prəˈvɪʒənl/ tạm thời arranged for the present time only and likely to be changed in the future 1 Officials reported that 20 people were killed at the station and 14 at the airport, although they acknowledged that the numbers were provisional. (=likely to be changed in the future) 2 provisional arrangements (=likely to be changed in the future) 43 radical adj /ˈrædɪkl/ quan trọng, cơ bản concerning the most basic and important parts of something; thorough and complete 1 He spoke of the need for radical changes in education 2 We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures 44 prelude n /ˈpreljuːd/ hành động, sự kiện mở đầu an action or event that happens before another more important one and forms an introduction to it 1 Most Japanese restaurants in the U.S. serve miso soup as an appetizer before your meal, a prelude to your sushi combination set. 2 The changes are seen as a prelude to wide-ranging reforms. 45 exotic adj /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/ ngoại lai from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it is connected with foreign countries 1 She travels to all kinds of exotic locations all over the world. 2 brightly-coloured exotic flowers.(=unusual and exciting) 46 facade n /fəˈsɑːd/ trước tòa nhà the front of a building 1 The houses have a brick facade, two-car garage and asphalt driveway. 2 the gallery's elegant 18th-century facade (=the front of a building) 47 erratic adj /ɪˈrætɪk/ không thường xuyên not happening at regular times; not following any plan or regular pattern; that you cannot rely on (= unpredictable) 1 The electricity supply here is quite erratic. (=not regular) 2 He’s a good footballer, but a bit erratic. (=not following a regular pattern) 48 laze v /leɪz/ thư giãn to relax and enjoy yourself, doing very little 1 We spent the day lazing around on the beach. 2 He lazed at the Louve museum in Paris all day. 49 hoax n /hoʊks/ trò chơi khăm đánh lừa an act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true, especially something unpleasant 1 The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax. 2 The emergency call turned out to be a hoax. 50 gregarious adj /ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/ hòa đồng liking to be with other people (= sociable) 1 Barack Obama is a popular and gregarious man. (=sociable) 2 She’s very outgoing and gregarious. (=sociable) 51 slender adj /ˈslendər/ mảnh khảnh, mong manh thin in an attractive or elegant way; small in amount or size and hardly enough 1 She had long slender fingers. (small and slim) 2 These claims are based on slender evidence. (a small amount of evidence) 52 flaunt v /flɔːnt/ khoe khoang, phô trương to show something you are proud of to other people, in order to impress them 1 He's got a lot of money but he doesn't flaunt it. 2 He did not believe in flaunting his wealth. (=proud) 53 platitude n /ˈplætɪtuːd/ lời nói nhàm chán a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting 1. He gave a political speech full of platitudes and empty promises (= boring and has no meaning) 2. Local people are tired of platitudes about lack of money, and want action. ( =boring and has no meaning) 54 petrify v /ˈpetrɪfaɪ/ làm sững sờ, sợ hãi to make somebody feel extremely frightened 1 The thought of making a speech petrifies me. 2 His horror story petrified me. ( past tense ) 55 tangible adj /ˈtændʒəbl/ rõ ràng, hiển nhiên that can be clearly seen to exist 1 We cannot accept his findings without tangible evidence. 2 Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours. 56 spurn v /spɜːrn/ từ chối to reject or refuse somebody/something, especially in a proud way 1 She spurned my offers of help. 2 The president spurned the tight security surrounding him and adopted a more intimate style of campaigning. 57 sordid adj /ˈsɔːrdɪd/ bẩn thỉu, đê tiện immoral or dishonest; very dirty and unpleasant 1 It was a shock to discover the truth about his sordid past. (=dishonest) 2 These were the urban poor, living in the sordid back streets and alleys of prosperous Victorian cities. (=very dirty and unpleasant) 58 obsolete adj /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/ không sử dụng no longer used because something new has been invented 1 With technological changes, many traditional skills have become obsolete. (=no longer used) 2 Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented. (=no longer used) 59 obtrusive adj /əbˈtruːsɪv/ quấy rầy, làm phiền noticeable in an unpleasant way 1 The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour. 2 I would prefer a hair color that’s less obtrusive. 60 ludicrous adj /ˈluːdɪkrəs/ lố lăng unreasonable; that you cannot take seriously (= absurd, ridiculous) 1 He is paid a ludicrous amount of money. (=ridiculous) 2 It was ludicrous to think that the plan could succeed. (=ridiculous) 61 mediocre adj /ˌmiːdiˈoʊkər/ trung bình not very good; of only average standard 1 The player was under some pressure after some mediocre performances. 2 Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools. 62 impervious adj /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/ không bị ảnh hưởng bởi gì not affected or influenced by something 1 She was impervious to his charms. 2 He carried on talking, impervious to the effect his words were having. 63 implicit adj /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ ám chỉ, ẩn suggested without being directly expressed 1 These assumptions are implicit in his writing. 2 Implicit in his speech was the assumption that they were guilty. 64 reminisce v /ˌremɪˈnɪs/ nhớ lại, hồi tưởng to talk or write about past experiences that you rememberwith pleasure 1 My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy. (= think back to the past) 2 We spent a happy evening reminiscing about the past. 65 chronic adj /ˈkrɑːnɪk/ kinh niên, ăn sâu bám chặt lasting for a long time; difficult to cure or get rid of 1 There is a chronic shortage of housing in rural areas. 2 She suffers from chronic pain in her knees. 66 collusion n /kəˈluːʒn/ sự thông đồng, cấu kết secret agreement especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick people 1 The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers. 2 It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network. 67 complacent adj /kəmˈpleɪsnt/ tự mãn too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary 1 We must not become complacent about progress. 2 These results are good, but we cannot afford to be complacent. 68 incarcerate v /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/ bỏ tù, tống giam to put somebody in prison or in another place from which they cannot escape 1 Thousands were incarcerated in labour camps. (=be imprisoned) 2 Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or incarcerated. 69 accelerate v /əkˈseləreɪt/ làm nhanh, thúc dục làm nhanh to happen or to make something happen faster or earlier than expected 1 The decline of her health seemed to suddenly accelerate. (become weak quickly) 2 Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process. (become older quickly) 70 dominant adj /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/ có ưu thế hơn vượt trội more important, powerful or noticeable than other things 1 Banks have a dominant role in most countries’ economies. 2 The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market. 71 vicinity n /vəˈsɪnəti/ vùng lân cận (noun)the area around a particular place 1 He usually objected strongly to anyone smoking in his vicinity. 2 There is no hospital in the immediate vicinity. (no hospital nereby) 72 retrieve v /rɪˈtriːv/ lấy lại, tìm được to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be 1 The dog retrieved the ball from the water. 2 The police have managed to retrieve some of the stolen money. 73 prestige n /preˈstiːʒ/ thanh thế, uy tín the respect and admiration that somebody/something has because of their social position, or what they have done 1. There is a lot of prestige attached to owning a car. 2. Many people are attracted by the prestige of working for a top company. 74 malicious adj /məˈlɪʃəs/ hiểm độc, ác tâm having or showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody or hurt their feelings 1. He complained that he'd been receiving malicious phone calls. (= phone calls that aimed to harm him) 2. He took malicious pleasure in telling me what she had said. (he wanted to hurt me by telling what she had said) 75 flatter v /ˈflætər/ nịnh bợ to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere 1 I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money 2 Short skirts don't flatter me at all. (not make me look more beautiful) 76 inundate v /ˈɪnʌndeɪt/ tràn ngập to give or send somebody so many things that they cannot deal with them all 1 We’ve been inundated with calls from angry listeners. 2 When I was a student in high school, I was often inundated with loads of homework. 77 artful adj /ˈɑːrtfl/ khéo léo clever at getting what you want, sometimes by not telling the truth 1 He was artful and cunning, and I didn’t really trust him. 2 He has shown himself to be an artful politician. 78 coalition n /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃn/ Sự liên minh a group formed by people from several different groups, especially political ones, agreeing to work together for a particular purpose 1 The network is a global coalition of environmental and consumer groups. 2 By forming a coalition, the rebels and the opposition parties defeated the government. 164 resolution n /ˌrezəˈluːʃn/ Quyết định chắc chắn a firm decision to do or not to do something 1 She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often. 2 Have you made any New Year's resolutions ? 165 curtail v /kɜːrˈteɪl/ cắt, giảm to limit something or make it last for a shorter time 1 Spending on books has been severely curtailed. 2 to curtail your holiday/spending 166 tentative adj /ˈtentətɪv/ tạm thời not definite or certain because you may want to change it later 1 We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday. (=not definite or certain) 2 tentative conclusions (=not definite or certain) 167 tenacious adj /təˈneɪʃəs/ nắm chặt, không từ bỏ that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined 1 She's a tenacious woman. She never gives up. 2 The baby took my finger in its tenacious little fist. 168 abstemious adj /əbˈstiːmiəs/ điều độ not allowing yourself to have much food or alcohol, or to do things that are enjoyable 1 He was a hard-working man with abstemious habits. 2 The doctor told him to remain abstemious from alcohol for the sake of his health. (=not allowing yourself to have much food or alcohol,..) 169 hasten v /ˈheɪsn/ vội vảng, thúc ép làm nhanh to make something happen sooner or more quickly 1 The treatment she received may, in fact, have hastened her death. 2 She saw his frown and hastened to explain. 170 receptive adj /rɪˈseptɪv/ dễ lắng nghe, tiếp thu willing to listen to or to accept new ideas or suggestions 1 She was always receptive to new ideas. 2 He gave an impressive speech to a receptive audience. 171 decoy n /dɪˈkɔɪ/ mồi nhử a thing or a person that is used to trick somebody into doing what you want them to do, going where you want them to go, etc. 1 They used a girl hitch-hiker as the decoy to get him to stop. 2 We need someone to act as a decoy to distract their attention. 172 rife adj /raɪf/ phổ biến full of something bad or unpleasant; very common 1 Corruption was rife in Vietnam. 2 It is a country where corruption is rife. 173 aesthetic adj /esˈθetɪk/ thẩm mỹ concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things 1 The works of art are judged on purely aesthetic grounds 2 The benefits of conservation are both financial and aesthetic. 174 untangle adj /ˌʌnˈtæŋɡl/ gỡ rối to make something that is complicated or confusing easier to deal with or understand 1 It will not be easy to untangle his financial affairs. (=make his financial affairs easier to deal with) 2 It’s difficult to untangle all the local bureaucracy and regulations. ( to make them easier to deal with) 175 potable adj /ˈpoʊtəbl/ uống được (of water) safe to drink 1 Many people do not have access to potable water. 2 The water from the well is potable. 176 ominous adj /ˈɑːmɪnəs/ điềm báo, xấu đáng ngại suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future 1 There were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead. 2 She picked up the phone but there was an ominous silence at the other end. ( =suggesting that something bad is going to happen) 177 subservient adj /səbˈsɜːrviənt/ sẵn lòng tuân theo người khác too willing to obey other people 1 The press was accused of being subservient to the government. 2 Women were expected to adopt a subservient role/position. 178 pragmatic adj /præɡˈmætɪk/ giải quyết vấn đề theo hướng khôn ngoan, khéo léo solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories; realistic 1 They’re pragmatic about the spending cuts. ( =practical and sensible) 2 In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. (= in a practical and sensible way) 179 illuminate n /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ chiếu sáng to shine light on something 1 The earth is illuminated by the sun. 2 Floodlights illuminated the stadium. (Past tense, =shine light ) 180 malady n /ˈmælədi/ vấn đề nghiêm trọng a serious problem 1 Violent crime is only one of the maladies afflicting modern society. 2 Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society. (= a serious problem) 181 unprecedented adj /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ chưa từng thấy that has never happened, been done or been known before 1 Such an event was unprecedented in the 20th century. 2 The situation is unprecedented in modern times. 182 proclivity n /prəˈklɪvəti/ xu hướng tự nhiên a natural tendency to do something or to feel something, often something bad 1 The government is notorious for its proclivity for spending money. 2 his proclivity for shapely blondes. (=a natural tendency ) 183 diligent adj /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ cẩn thận, siêng năng careful and using a lot of effort 1 Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case. (=showing care and effort) 2 Leo is very diligent in/about his work. (=showing care and effort) 184 skeptical adj /ˈskeptɪkl/ hoài nghi having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen 1 I am skeptical about his chances of winning. 2 She looked highly skeptical. (=she has doubts) 185 appalling adj /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ làm kinh hãi shocking; extremely bad 1 The prisoners were living in appalling conditions. 2 The standard of cleanliness in some of these restaurants is frankly appalling. (=very shocking and bad) 186 roam v /roʊm/ đi lang thang to walk or travel around an area without any definite aim or direction 1 The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land. 2 She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants. 187 meager adj /ˈmiːɡər/ nhỏ small in quantity and poor in quality 1 The food at my grandmother's house was meager and barely edible. (=small and poor in quality) 2 She supplements her meager income by cleaning at night. 188 innate adj /ɪˈneɪt/ bẩm sinh (of a quality, feeling, etc.) that you have when you are born 1 He never lost his innate sense of fun. 2 Many children seem to have an innate sense of justice. (=one that he was born with) 189 prudent adj /ˈpruːdnt/ thận trọng, khôn ngoan sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks 1 Most prudent employers see the benefit of having an organized workforce. (=sensible and careful ) 2 a prudent investment (=sensible and careful ) 190 futile adj /ˈfjuːtl/ vô ích having no purpose because there is no chance of success 1 Their attempts were impressive but ultimately futile. 2 It's completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen. 191 ramble v /ˈræmbl/ nói lan man, khó hiểu to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside; to talk about somebody/something in a confused way, especially for a long time 1 He had lost track of what he was saying and began to ramble. (=talk about something in a confused way) 2 What is she rambling on about now? (=talk about somebody/something in a confused way) 192 volatile adj /ˈvɑːlətl/ dễ thay đổi changing easily from one mood to another; likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous 1 Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation. 2 Exporting the product was difficult due to a volatile exchange rate. 193 dexterity n /dekˈsterəti/ Sự khéo tay skill in using your hands or your mind 1 You need manual dexterity to be good at video games. 2 He caught the ball with great dexterity. 194 belittle v /bɪˈlɪtl/ coi nhẹ, xem thường to make somebody or the things that somebody does seem unimportant 1 By saying this, I do not mean to belittle the importance of his role. 2 Stop belittling yourself - your work is highly valued. 195 rigorous adj /ˈrɪɡərəs/ tỉ mỉ done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail 1 The second team adopted a much more rigorous approach to the problem. 2 Few people have gone into the topic in such rigorous detail. 196 exorbitant adj /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/ rất đắt very expensive 1 The bill for dinner was exorbitant. (very expensive) 2The prices of business class tickets are exorbitant. (very expensive) 197 obscure v /əbˈskjʊr/ khó nhìn, nghe, hiểu cái gì to make it difficult to see, hear or understand something 1 Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window. 2 His answers were obscure and confusing. 198 adamant adj /ˈædəmənt/ kiên quyết determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something 1 I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming. (=determined not to change her mind) 2 Eva was adamant that she would not come. (=determined not to change her mind) 199 retention n /rɪˈtenʃn/ sự duy trì, gìn giữ the action of keeping something rather than losing it or stopping it 1 The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth. 2 The company needs to improve its training and retention of staff. 200 adept adj /ˈædept/ giỏi good at doing something that is quite difficult 1 Mr Vinh became adept at getting even the shyest students to talk. 2 He was an adept at concealing the truth. SEASON 2 1 breach n /briːtʃ/ Sự phá vỡ thỏa thuận an action that breaks an agreement to behave in a particular way 1 We need to find a better way to prevent further security breaches. 2 acquisition n /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/ Sự đạt được, thu được something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable; the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc. 1 He was very proud of his latest acquisition. 3 allocate v /ˈæləkeɪt/ phân bổ to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose (phân bổ) She loved cheese so much that she only allocated tiny portions to her guests whenever she threw a party. 4 convey v /kənˈveɪ/ truyền đạt to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody The expression on his face conveyed his feelings about his birthday gift. 5 acute adj /əˈkjuːt/ rất nghiêm trọng very serious or severe He's suffering from acute pain in his life. 6 hypothesis n /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/ giả thuyết an idea or explanation of something that is based on a few known facts but that has not yet been proved to be true or correct He ran countless experiments to test his hypothesis about the chemical composition of the drink. 7 condemn v /kənˈdem/ rất phản đối, chỉ trích to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something, usually for moral reasons Condemning her husband's laziness, she considered punitive measures. 8 assert v /əˈsɜːrt/ khẳng định to state clearly and firmly that something is true He asserted that he was the best anchorman in the country. 9 hierarchy n /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/ hệ thống cấp bậc a system, especially in a society or an organization, in which people are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest The hierarchy of my office is very clear. 10 coup n /kuːz/ cuộc đảo chính a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent The government was overthrown in a revolutionary coup. 11 concession n /kənˈseʃn/ sự nhượng bộ something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult Neither group was willing to grant any concessions. 12 advocate n /ˈædvəkeɪt/ người ủng hộ a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action The students saw themselves as environmental advocates. 13 sanction v /ˈsæŋkʃn/ phê chuẩn to give permission for something to take place He sanctioned his approval by signing the document. 14 unquenchable n /ʌnˈkwentʃəbl/ không thể hài lòng được that cannot be satisfied He had an unquenchable thirst for money. 15 tempt v /tempt/ thu hút, cám dỗ to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong She was strongly tempted to sample her date's strawberry cheesecake. 16 arouse v /əˈraʊz/ đánh thức to wake somebody from sleep She was aroused by a sudden noise. 17 submission n /səbˈmɪʃn/ sự khuất phục the act of accepting that somebody has defeated you and that you must obey them He was beaten into submission. 18 bias n /ˈbaɪəs/ thành kiến a strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often not based on fair judgement The new menu demonstrated a bias in favor of healthy foods 19 compliance n /kəmˈplaɪəns/ sự tuân thủ luật the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority He was severely punished for his lack of compliance with the law. 20 sacred adj /ˈseɪkrɪd thuộc thần thánh, chúa connected with God or a god; considered to be holy Many religions light their sacred spaces with candles. 21 aspiration n /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/ khát vọng a strong desire to have or do something She had aspirations to become a competitive eater. 22 competent adj /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/ có đủ kỹ năng, kiến thức cơ bản having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard; fit She doesn't look very competent to me. 23 decisive adj /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ quyết định very important for the final result of a particular situation He was honored for his decisive performance in battle. 24 aesthetic adj /esˈθetɪk/ thẩm mỹ concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things It appears he has few aesthetic concerns. 25 static adj /ˈstætɪk/ không thay đổi lacking in motion; not moving, changing or developing Growth for the past few years has been static. 26 formidable adj /fərˈmɪdəbl/ ghê gớm, kinh khủng causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult Despite his young age, he was a fierce and formidable chess player. 27 arbitrary adj /ˈɑːrbətreri/ chuyên quyền not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair His mother's rules appeared arbitrary to him. 28 monarch n /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/ quốc vương a person who rules a country, for example a king or a queen The young monarch was destined to succeed to the throne. 29 maxim n /ˈmæksɪm/ châm ngôn a short statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behaviour It is a common maxim that love comes when we least expect it. 30 prose n /proʊz/ văn xuôi written language in its ordinary form rather than poetry She was tired of the rambling prose in which her date spoke. 31 affinity n /əˈfɪnəti/ đồng cảm a strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it He has a surprising affinity for small dogs. 32 articulate adj /ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪt/ nói rõ ràng good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words At four years of age, the gifted child was remarkably articulate. 33 coronation n /ˌkɑːrəˈneɪʃn/ lễ đăng quang a ceremony at which a crown is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen This mural shows the coronation of an ancient king. 34 cultivate v /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ trau dồi to try to develop and improve something His parents cultivated a love of techno in him at an early age. 35 forge v /fɔːrdʒ/ rèn to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer (rèn) He forges horseshoes for a living. 36 wary adj /ˈweri/ thận trọng careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem You must be wary of alligators if you decide to swim here. 37 allegiance n /əˈliːdʒəns/ lòng trung thành loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief The statues symbolized the soldier's eternal allegiance to the emperor. 38 preside v /prɪˈzaɪd/ chủ tọa to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc. She presided over a small tea party attended by her dearest friends. 39 humble adj /ˈhʌmbl/ k nghĩ bạn quan trọng như người khác showing you do not think that you are as important as other people The novice student was very humble about his karate skills. 40 assay n /əˈseɪ/ sự thí nghiệm the testing of metals and chemicals for quality Her job was primarily to conduct assays of biological samples. 41 cynical adj /ˈsɪnɪkl/ hoài nghi believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons A cynical and unpleasant man, he had very few friends and numerous enemies. 42 unification n /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ sự thống nhất, hợp nhất the forming of a single thing by bringing together separate parts Over time, there has been a movement toward world unification. 43 paradigm n /ˈpærədaɪm/ hình mẫu a typical example or pattern of something She was considered the paradigm of beauty in her time. 44 sinister adj /ˈsɪnɪstər/ mang điều xấu seeming evil or dangerous; making you think something bad will happen Her pet rabbit appeared in her nightmare as a sinister creature. 45 preclude v /prɪˈkluːd/ ngăn cản to prevent something from happening or somebody from doing something; to make something impossible His new job precluded him from taking any vacations. 46 diversion n /daɪˈvɜːrʒn/ sự xao nhãng something that takes your attention away from somebody/something while something else is happening He concentrated on ignoring her diversion. 47 finite adj /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ có hạn having a definite limit or fixed size He recognized that his time on earth was finite. 48 implicate v /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ dính líu to show or suggest that somebody is involved in something bad or criminal He has been implicated in a corporate crime. 49 temporal adj /ˈtempərəl/ thuộc về thời gian connected with or limited by time He was about to take a journey into another temporal dimension. 50 eccentric adj /ɪkˈsentrɪk/ kỳ lạ considered by other people to be strange or unusual He appears to be quite eccentric. 51 turmoil n /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/ sự rối loạn a state of great anxiety and confusion Her sad expression betrayed her inner turmoil. 52 menace n /ˈmenəs/ mối đe dọa a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger This man is a menace to society. 53 obscure n /əbˈskjʊr/ khó hiểu difficult to understand 1 The meaning of his comment was obscure to everyone but himself. (only him can understand because the comment is too difficult/ weird) 54 conventional adj /kənˈvenʃənl/ theo tập quán, phong tục customary; of, sanctioned by, or growing out of custom or usage 1 He works in a very conventional work environment. 55 comprehensive adj /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv/ bao hàm toàn diện covering completely or broadly; of large scope 1 She gained comprehensive knowledge of baseball after dating him for a year. 56 comprise v /kəmˈpraɪz/ bao gồm to include; contain 1 The cake comprised eggs, sugar, honey, butter, lemon and flour. 57 unity n /ˈjuːnəti/ tính đồng nhất oneness; singleness 1 Their team has a strong sense of unity. 58 conviction n /kənˈvɪkʃn/ sự tin chắc a strong belief Even the dentist couldn't shake my daughter's conviction that a fairy was collecting her teeth. 59 medieval adj /ˌmiːdˈiːvl/ thuộc thời trung cổ characteristic of the Middle Ages In medieval times, many people believed in goblins and other monsters. 60 consensus n /kənˈsensəs/ sự nhất trí an opinion held by all or most We all reached a consensus. 61 delegate n /ˈdelɪɡət/ đại biểu a representative; a person authorized to act on behalf of another Delegates from various countries will be meeting at the United Nations building today. 62 constituent n /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/ thành phần component; a necessary part or element Their dog is an important constituent of their family. 63 conjunction n /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ sự kết hợp a joining together or being joined together They enjoyed working in conjunction with one another. 64 commodity n /kəˈmɑːdəti/ hàng hóa anything bought and sold Gold is one of the world's most precious commodities. 65 diverse adj /daɪˈvɜːrs/ khác nhau different; dissimilar My college prides itself on its ethnically diverse student population. 66 dwindle adj /ˈdwɪndl/ nhỏ lại to become gradually less or smaller Supplies of coal are dwindling fast. 67 metaphor n /ˈmetəfɔːr/ phép ẩn dụ a figure of speech containing an implied comparison Doves are frequently used in metaphors for peace and purity. 68 orthodox adj /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/ strictly conforming to the traditional Their clothing and manner reflected their orthodox religious beliefs. 69 compatible adj /kəmˈpætəbl/ hòa hợp work well together, get along well together, combine They're a perfectly compatible couple. 70 coherent adj /koʊˈhɪrənt/ mạch lạc clearly articulated; capable of intelligible speech and thought After two glasses of wine, she wasn't capable of saying anything coherent. 71 analogy n /əˈnælədʒi/ sự tương tự drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect Apples and oranges are often used when making analogies about dissimilar things. 72 methodology n /ˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi/ phương pháp system of procedures Her experiments followed a precise methodology. 73 magnitude n /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/ sự to lớn về kích thước, ảnh hưởng greatness of rank, size, extent, or influence She was struck by the sheer magnitude of the waterfall. 74 bourgeois adj /ˌbʊrˈʒwɑː/ thuộc tư sản middle-class The family leads a very bourgeois lifestyle. 75 critique n /krɪˈtiːk/ sự phân tích phê bình a critical analysis or evaluation She offered a brief critique of the student's essay 76 peripheral adj /pəˈrɪfərəl/ chu vi outer; external; lying at the outside She looked up as something entered her peripheral vision. 77 denounce v /dɪˈnaʊns/ phản đối kịch liệt to condemn strongly She denounced him for his complete lack of parenting skills. 78 ambiguous adj /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ không rõ ràng not clear; having two or more possible meanings not clear; having two or more possible meanings 79 pragmatic adj /præɡˈmætɪk/ thiết thực dealing with facts or actual occurrences; practical This chair has a pragmatic design. 80 paradox n /ˈpærədɑːks/ nghịch lý a statement or fact that seems contradictory I have always considered it a paradox that only slim, attractive people are seen in diet pill commercials. 81 apprentice n /əˈprentɪs/ người bắt đầu novice; any learner or beginner He imagined himself as a magician's apprentice. 82 cumulative adj /ˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪv tích lũy accumulated; increasing in effect, size, quantity, etc. Wrinkles show the cumulative effects of many years of laughter. 83 demise n /dɪˈmaɪz/ sự qua đời a ceasing to exist; death Before entering the ring, the wrestler promised his opponent's swift demise. 84 novice n /ˈnɑːvɪs/ người bắt đầu apprentice; beginner Both novices at the art of love, they were unsure of what to say. 85 dubious adj /ˈduːbiəs/ hoài nghi feeling doubt; hesitating; of questionable character He made a dubious claim of growing square apples. 86 famine n /ˈfæmɪn/ nạn đói extreme shortage of food, accompanied by increase in death rates Rice was delivered to assist the region in its time of famine. 87 latent adj /ˈleɪtnt/ chớm nở potential but undeveloped; dormant The latent buds will soon blossom. 88 legion n /ˈliːdʒən/ vô số a large number; multitude; a military unit Legions of fans showed up for the championship game. 89 suffice v /səˈfaɪs/ đủ to meet present needs; to be sufficient; to be equal to a task One stern command sufficed to get everyone's attention. 90 curator n /kjʊˈreɪtər/ người quản lý (thư viện.. a person in charge of a museum, library , etc. The curator guided the tourists around the museum. 91 discrepancy n /dɪsˈkrepənsi/ sự khác nhau difference; inconsistency There was quite a discrepancy between her actual and her ideal appearance. 92 exacerbate v /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/ làm xấu thêm aggravate; to make worse I wouldn't exacerbate this man's anger any further. 93 ratify v /ˈrætɪfaɪ/ tán thành, xác nhận approve or confirm After several meetings, both parties finally ratified the peace agreement. 94 devastate v /ˈdevəsteɪt/ phá hủy to make helpless; overwhelm; destroy They were devastated when he was diagnosed with cancer 95 tangible adj /ˈtændʒəbl/ hữu hình having actual form and substance Researchers have yet to discover any tangible evidence linking Stonehenge to aliens. 96 repellent n /rɪˈpelənt/ khó chịu very unpleasant; causing strong dislike The sight of blood is repellent to some people. 97 commend V /kəˈmend/ khen ngợi praise; to express approval of She commended her student for his efforts. 98 alleviate v /əˈliːvieɪt/ làm giảm bớt to reduce or decrease; lighten or relieve She took off her high-heeled shoes to alleviate the pain in her feet. 99 catalyst n /ˈkætəlɪst/ chất xúc tác a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about a result Manga has been a great catalyst with regard to people's interest in Japanese popular culture. 100 paramount adj /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ tối cao of chief concern or importance; supreme in rank, power or authority Eating a balanced diet is of paramount importance to maintaining good health. Season 3 1 conformity n /kənˈfɔːrməti/ sự tuân theo behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society Blind conformity can have dangerous consequences. 2 remand v /rɪˈmænd/ gửi trả to send someone accused of committing a crime away from court until their trial begins After a failed escape attempt, he was remanded back to jail. 3 assimilate v /əˈsɪməleɪt/ trở thành 1 phần của 1 nhóm to become part of a group, country, society, etc., or to make someone or something become part of a group, country, society, etc. He was abducted and assimilated by aliens. 4 adorn v /əˈdɔːrn/ trang trí to add something decorative to a person or thing He spent a fortune adorning his wife with expensive jewelry. 5 compelling adj /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ hấp dẫn thuyết phục that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting He found the lightshow very compelling. 6 anecdote n /ˈænɪkdoʊt/ chuyện ngắn thú vị a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event They shared anecdotes of the previous night's activities. 7 procure v /prəˈkjʊr/ đạt được to obtain something, especially with difficulty Before heading to the casino, they had to procure some cash. 8 dissident n /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ người phản đối chính phủ a person who strongly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially in a country where this kind of action is dangerous He's spent his life as a political dissident. 9 compulsion n /kəmˈpʌlʃn/ sự khao khát a strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, silly or dangerous She felt a sudden compulsion for chocolate. 10 indignation n /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/ sự phẫn nộ anger about a situation that you think is wrong or notfair Protesters demonstrated their indignation with the current government. 11 barren adj /ˈbærən/ cằn cỗi (of land or soil) not good enough for plants to grow on it In the barren desert, there were no signs of life. 12 treacherous adj /ˈtretʃərəs/ không thể tin tưởng that cannot be trusted; intending to harm you The politician's treacherous behavior allowed him to move up the ranks in government. 13 engender v /ɪnˈdʒendər/ cảm thấy, tạo ra to make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist Observing the happy couple from afar engendered a sense of jealousy in her heart. 14 expatriate n /ˌeksˈpeɪtriət/ người bị đày biệt xứ someone who does not live in their own country Contrary to his expectations, his life as an expatriate was full of hardship. 15 propagate v /ˈprɑːpəɡeɪt/ nhân giống (of a plant or animal) to produce youngplants or animals Rabbits are famously efficient at propagating. 16 impart v /ɪmˈpɑːrt/ truyền đạt to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people He imparted essential experimental techniques to his students. 17 rogue n /roʊɡ/ người xấu a person who behaves badly, but in a harmless way Our dog was a rogue who chewed on everything in the house. 18 bolster v /ˈboʊlstər/ củng cố to support or improve something or make it stronger She bolstered her daughter's morale before her first day at summer camp. 19 impede v /ɪmˈpiːd/ trì hoãn to delay or stop the progress of something (= hinder, hamper) My boss doesn't give me any freedom to make decisions, which impedes my ability to get things done. 20 abide v /əˈbaɪd/ ở to stay or live in a place She swore she would abide with him forever, in sickness and in health. 51 mitigate v /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ giảm to moderate or minimize Advances in medical technology have mitigated the difficulty of losing a limb. 52 meticulous adj /məˈtɪkjələs/ rất cẩn thận, chi tiết extremely careful about details The operation required meticulous care from the surgeons. 53 obliterate v /əˈblɪtəreɪt/ xóa, phá hủy toàn bộ to destroy all traces of; to remove entirely The building was totally obliterated. 54 vocation n /voʊˈkeɪʃn/ công việc phù hợp a regular occupation, especially one for which a person is particularly suited or qualified; a calling Being an undertaker is a vocation suited only to the toughest men. 55 amiable adj /ˈeɪmiəbl/ thân thiện good-natured; having a pleasant and friendly disposition She was well-suited to the job because of her amiable personality. 56 espouse v /ɪˈspaʊz/ hỗ trợ support or advocate Our company espouses environmentally friendly practices. 57 discursive adj /dɪsˈkɜːrsɪv/ nói rông dài rambling; passing from one topic to another He was infamous for the discursive style of his lectures. 58 concise adj /kənˈsaɪs/ tóm tắt brief and to the point; short and clear He wrote a concise summary of the patient's condition. 59 improvise v /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/ trình diễn mà không cần chuẩn bị perform without preparation He loves improvising music on the piano. 60 spurious adj /ˈspjʊriəs/ sai not true or genuine; false In his statement to the press, the senator rejected the spurious allegations against him. 61 stigma n /ˈstɪɡmə/ đánh dấu, ký hiệu cái gì không đc bình thường mark or sign indicating something not considered normal or standard Being homeless carries great stigma in society. 62 buttress n /ˈbʌtrəs/ cấu trúc bảo vệ tường a projecting structure built against a wall to support or reinforce it The stone buttresses are essential for holding up the cathedral's walls. 63 computation n /ˌkɑːmpjuˈteɪʃn/ tính toán calculation; a method of computing The program performs millions of computations a second. 64 acclaim v /əˈkleɪm/ chào mừng vs tràng pháo tay lớn to greet with loud applause or approval They enthusiastically acclaimed their colleague who had just won a prize. 65 collusion n /kəˈluːʒn/ thông đồng conspiring in a fraudulent scheme He tried to destroy evidence that his company was involved in collusion with organized crime. 66 allude v /əˈluːd/ đề cập theo 1 cách bình thường to refer in a casual or indirect way She had a habit of alluding to her grandchildren in almost every conversation. 67 contentment n /kənˈtentmənt/ trạng thái hài lòng the state of being satisfied My cat found great contentment on my bed. 68 distraught adj /dɪˈstrɔːt/ rất lo lắng, buồn gì vì k nghĩ thông extremely troubled The poor sales figures made him distraught. 69 exemplary adj /ɪɡˈzempləri/ cung cấp hình mẫu or ví dụ serving as a model or example He is an exemplary doctor with an excellent reputation. 70 impeccable adj /ɪmˈpekəbl/ hoàn hảo without defect or error; flawless The secret agent always looked impeccable, even in the face of danger. 71 utilitarian adj /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteriən/ hữu dụng, thiết thực practical; stressing utility over other values The housing projects were designed from a utilitarian point of view. 72 ambivalence n /æmˈbɪvələns/ sự mâu thuẫn conflicting feelings toward a person or thing She was feeling increasing ambivalence towards her husband. 73 abduction n /æbˈdʌkʃn/ sự bắt cóc kidnapping The recent abduction caused terror in the local community. 74 arduous adj /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/ khó khăn difficult to do; laborious; onerous It was an arduous trek to the top of the mountain. 75 anthology n /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/ tập hợp thơ, bài hát a collection of poems, stories, songs, or excerpts She spent the morning reading an anthology of short stories. 76 tenet n /ˈtenɪt/ nguyên tắc principle, doctrine, or belief held as a truth Finding peace with oneself is one of Buddhism's central tenets. 77 espionage n /ˈespiənɑːʒ/ gián điệp spying Nervous about their competitors, they resorted to espionage. 78 erroneous adj /ɪˈroʊniəs/ sai, lỗi mistaken; wrong He had the erroneous belief that he could call home with his new invention. 79 eschew v /ɪsˈtʃuː/ tránh to shun or avoid He eschewed meals until his parents gave him the toy he wanted. 80 utopia n /juːˈtoʊpiə/ nơi ở lý tưởng an ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political and moral aspects This tropical resort is many people's idea of utopia. 81 mythical adj /ˈmɪθɪkl/ thân thoại, tượng tượng of or existing in myth; imaginary or fictitious The unicorn is only a mythical creature. 82 animosity n /ˌænɪˈmɑːsəti/ sự thù oán hostility; a feeling of strong dislike or hatred Their animosity for each other was obvious. 83 zenith n /ˈziːnɪθ/ đỉnh highest point; peak When she became CEO, she felt she had reached the zenith of her career. 84 extant adj /ekˈstænt/ hiện còn still existing; not extinct This vase is one of the few from its era still extant today. 85 superfluous adj /sjuːˈpɜːfluəs/ thừa excessive I think we have a superfluous amount of pumpkins. 86 intelligible adj /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/ rõ ràng clear; comprehensible He was so angry that his words were barely intelligible. 87 eccentricity n /ˌeksenˈtrɪsəti/ tính lập dị irregularity; oddity; whimsicality Her humorous eccentricity endeared her to her colleagues at the office. 88 nuance n /ˈnuːɑːns/ sự khác biệt nhẹ a slight or delicate variation She played with remarkable nuance for such a young girl. 89 mercenary n /ˈmɜːrsəneri/ sự vụ lợi motivated by a desire for money or other gain Emotionally scarred by countless betrayals, she had become mercenary in her dealings with men. 90 throng n /θrɑːŋ/ đám đông crowd The happy throng of fans cheered loudly when the band appeared on stage. 91 bequeath v /bɪˈkwiːð/ truyền lại, để lại to hand down; pass on This old watch was bequeathed to me by my grandmother. 92 stint n /stɪnt/ khoảng thời gian an unbroken period of time during which you do something She did a short stint on the farm last summer picking grapes. 93 rasp n /ræsp/ giọng thô lỗ rough, grating tone The old man has a deep rasp in his voice. 94 reprieve v /rɪˈpriːv/ sự hoãn temporary relief or escape from trouble or pain Taking a long bath gave her a reprieve from her daily worries. 95 circumvent v /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/ tránh to avoid or try to avoid The criminal circumvented capture by wearing a mask. 96 shroud n /ʃraʊd/ quần áo quấn người chết a cloth used to wrap a body for burial; something that conceals, protects, or screens The departed's face was shielded from view by a shroud. 97 esoteric adj /ˌesəˈterɪk/ vượt khỏi sự hiểu biết của trí óc trung bình beyond the understanding of the average mind; intended for or understood by only a particular group Very few scholars can read this esoteric script. 98 intractable adj /ɪnˈtræktəbl/ khó khăn để quản lý difficult to manage or govern; stubborn The businessman found himself struggling with an intractable situation. 99 vestige n /ˈvestɪdʒ/ vết tích, dấu vết a trace of something that once existed; a remnant These ruins are the last vestige of an ancient empire. 100 translucent adj /trænsˈluːsnt/ một phần trong suốt partially transparent or clear The interior of the intricate seashell was translucent. SEASON 5 1 seminal adj /ˈsemɪnl/ rất quan trọng và ảnh hưởng lớn đến sự phát triển về sau very important and having a strong influence on later developments The discovery of electricity was a seminal development in the history of science. 2 flout v /flaʊt/ k tuân theo luật to show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not obeying it She makes great effort to flout society's rules. 3 abate v /əˈbeɪt/ làm yếu đi to become less strong; to make something less strong They were relieved that the violent thunderstorm had finally abated. 4 treachery n /ˈtretʃəri/ sự phản bội behaviour that involves not being loyal to somebody who trusts you His treachery was eventually discovered. 5 occult adj /əˈkʌlt/ huyền bí connected with magic powers and things that cannot be explained by reason or science She takes her passion for the occult a little too seriously. 6 pundit n /ˈpʌndɪt/ chuyên gia, bình luận viên a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and who often talks about it in public (chuyên gia, b́nh lu?n viên) The former journalist was now a political pundit on a cable television talk show. 7 caustic adj /ˈkɔːstɪk/ chất ăn mòn corrosive; able to destroy or dissolve other substances Caustic substances should be safely stored in sealed containers. 8 adjunct adj /ˈædʒʌŋkt/ phụ, phụ tá something added to another thing but not an essential part of it The adjunct professor was only required to teach two courses. 9 indiscriminate adj /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/ làm nhưng không nghĩ đến kết quả done without thought about what the result may be The unusual quilt was an indiscriminate patchwork of differing fabrics. 10 waft v /wæft/ khiến sth chuyển động nhẹ to move, or make something move, gently through the air With a gentle puff, she sent the seeds wafting into the summer breeze. 11 exhort v /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/ hô hào thúc đẩy to try hard to persuade somebody to do something The energetic cheerleaders exhorted their team to win. 12 conciliatory adj /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/ hòa giải having the intention or effect of making angry people calm The counselor encouraged the couple to adopt a more conciliatory approach. 13 duress n /duˈres/ sự ép buộc threats or force that are used to make somebody do something Her father put her under great duress to apologize. 14 litigant n /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/ người kiện a person who is making or defending a claim in court She was the attorney for one of the litigants in the high-profile lawsuit. 15 fissure n /ˈfɪʃər/ chỗ nứt sâu a long deep crack in something, especially in rock or in the earth These huge fissures in the glacier were attributed to the effects of global warming. 16 forlorn adj /fərˈlɔːrn/ cô đơn, đau khổ appearing lonely and unhappy; unlikely to succeed She was deeply forlorn over the death of her husband. 17 aberration n /ˌæbəˈreɪʃn/ Hành động không bình thường a fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable While often cherished as a lucky charm, the four-leaf clover is nothing but a genetic aberration. 18 countenance n /ˈkaʊntənəns/ vẻ mặt a person’s face or their expression The new sales representative had a very friendly countenance. 19 epitome n /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ ví dụ hoàn hảo a perfect example of something These pants were the epitome of fashion a few decades ago. 20 callous adj /ˈkæləs/ không quan tâm đến cảm xúc của người khác not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering The criminal was known for his callous attitude towards his enemies. 21 pernicious adj /pərˈnɪʃəs/ nguy hiểm having a very harmful effect on somebody/something, especially in a way that is gradual and not easily noticed The woman is suffering from a pernicious viral infection. 22 belated adj /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ đến muộn, bị chậm coming or happening late Her birthday was a few days ago, but her friends threw her a belated party. 23 encroach v /ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/ xâm phạm to begin to affect or use up too much of somebody’s time, rights, personal life, etc. They were upset when someone encroached on their privacy. 24 appease v /əˈpiːz/ an ủi, khuyên giải to make somebody calmer or less angry by giving them what they want The doctor learned to appease nervous children with candy. 25 innocuous adj /ɪˈnɑːkjuəs/ không độc, vô hại not harmful or dangerous A goldfish is a relatively innocuous pet. 26 inexorable adj /ɪnˈeksərəbl/ không thể dừng, thay đổi được that cannot be stopped or changed, relentless In the boxing ring, he was an inexorable opponent. 27 recalcitrant adj /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/ hay chống đối, ngoan cố unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control The recalcitrant child refused to listen to his teacher. 28 obviate v /ˈɑːbvieɪt/ loại bỏ to remove a problem or the need for something One of the advantages of having a bald head is that it obviates the need for a haircut. 29 extrapolate v /ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/ suy diễn, dự đoán dựa trên thông tin đã có to guess or think about what might happen using information that is already known They tried to extrapolate future trends from their most recent market research data. 30 maverick n /ˈmævərɪk/ người lập dị a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usualway Within the rubber duck community, he was known as quite a maverick. 31 delineate v /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/ vẽ, mô tả chi tiết to describe, draw or explain something in detail In her letter of complaint, she delineated her views on the company's practices 32 consecrate v /ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪt/ dâng hiến to state officially in a religious ceremony that something is holy and can be used for religious purposes In most religious traditions, cemeteries are considered consecrated ground 33 eclectic adj /ɪˈklektɪk/ đa dạng not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety His CD collection contains an eclectic mix of musical genres. 34 anathema n /əˈnæθəmə/ vật or ý tưởng bạn ghét a thing or an idea which you hate because it is the opposite of what you believe My sister finds artichokes anathema. 35 reciprocate v /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/ đáp trả, đáp lại to behave or feel towards somebody in the same way as they behave or feel towards you She doesn't seem interested in reciprocating his attentions. 36 stealth n /stelθ/ sự giấu diếm the fact of doing something in a quiet or secret way The international spy led a life of stealth and intrigue. 37 abstinence n /ˈæbstɪnəns/ sự kiêng khem the practice of not allowing yourself something, especially food, alcoholic drinks or sex, for moral, religious or health reasons These monks practice abstinence from many of life's pleasures. 38 banal adj /bəˈnɑːl/ vô vị very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important Their life together had become perfectly banal. 39 cliche n /kliːˈʃeɪ/ cụm or ý tưởng đã được sử dụng thường xuyên k còn thú vị a phrase or an idea that has been used so often that it no longer has much meaning and is not interesting Giving an apple to a teacher is a tired cliche. 40 dogmatic adj /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ tin chắc bạn đúng, còn mn sai relating to or characteristic of dogma; dictatorial Intensely religious, he took a dogmatic approach to life. 41 kinetic adj /kɪˈnetɪk/ thuộc động lực characterized by motion Dance is by definition a kinetic form of art. 42 amorphous adj /əˈmɔːfəs/ không có hình dạng nhất định shapeless; formless; of no particular type A crowd is an amorphous group of people. 43 serene adj /səˈriːn/ bình yên calm, peaceful, tranquil The newborn baby girl has a serene expression on her face. 44 conduit n /ˈkɑːnduɪt/ ống dẫn nước a pipe or tunnel for water or wires The conduit from the factory pumped toxic chemicals into the ocean. 45 lucid adj /ˈluːsɪd/ dễ hiểu, thông minh easily understood; intelligible; sane or rational Although a brilliant scientist, he was incapable of providing a lucid explanation of his work. 46 fortify v /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/ làm vững chắc strengthen It is good for children to drink milk to fortify their bones. 47 proliferate v /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/ tái sản xuất và trải rộng nhanh to quickly reproduce or spread Wildflowers proliferate in the meadow outside our home. 48 negate v /nɪˈɡeɪt/ phủ nhận make ineffective; to rule out, deny A junk food diet negated all the effort she spent on exercising. 49 antidote n /ˈæntidoʊt/ thuốc giải độc a remedy to counteract a poison People can die from the bite of a black widow if the antidote is not given in time. 50 din n /dɪn/ tiếng ồn lớn loud confusing noise It was hard to hear anything above the din of the crowd. 51 grouse v /ɡraʊs/ phàn nàn complain; grumble He frequently groused about his computer's poor performance. 52 propriety n /prəˈpraɪəti/ sự thích hợp, đúng mực the quality of being proper; suitableness, appropriateness The young manager felt that his assistant lacked a sense of propriety. 53 plethora n /ˈpleθərə/ trạng thái quá thừa, quá nhiều many; overabundance; excess He found himself drowning in a plethora of documents. 54 condone v /kənˈdoʊn/ tha thứ to forgive, pardon, or overlook The mother didn't condone her daughter's poor behavior. 55 consternation n /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/ sự kinh hoàng great fear or shock that makes one feel helpless or bewildered They felt great consternation when they realized they were lost. 56 forage v /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/ tìm thức ăn search for food or provisions Panda bears spend most of their time foraging for food. 57 prudence n /ˈpruːdns/ sự cẩn trọng the quality of being prudent; careful management The little girl was not known for her prudence. 58 restitution n /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃn/ sự hoàn trả, sự hồi phục return to a former condition or situation He was ordered to make restitution to the company he had stolen money from. 59 veritable adj /ˈverɪtəbl/ thực, sự thực actual; being truly so A veritable idiot, he thought he could avoid his problems by burying his head in the sand. 60 venerable adj /ˈvenərəbl/ đáng tôn kính regarded with reverential respect After a long career, the venerable geologist spent his retirement in London. 61 cryptic adj /ˈkrɪptɪk/ bí mật, ngắn gọn having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; brief My fortune cookie contained a cryptic message. 62 hapless adj /ˈhæpləs/ không may mắn unfortunate; unlucky; luckless The hapless student had a tough time with the class bully. 63 insidious adj /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/ lừa dối deceitful; treacherous The insidious young man made a habit of cheating whenever he could. 64 nomad n /ˈnoʊmæd/ dân du cư one with no permanent home, but moving about constantly These wagons belong to a group of traveling nomads. 65 clandestine adj /klænˈdestɪn/ bí mật, ẩn kept secret or hidden None of her friends suspected that she led a clandestine life as a spy. 66 copious adj /ˈkoʊpiəs/ thừa plentiful; abundant Copious amounts of food were prepared for the party. 67 undulating adj /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/ gợn sóng, nhấp nhô moving with a wavelike motion; rolling; wavy Beautiful undulating patterns were carved into the sand. 68 antipathy n /ænˈtɪpəθi/ ác cảm strong or deep-rooted dislike He felt great antipathy towards his colleague who never did anything. 69 viscous adj /ˈvɪskəs/ sền sệt having a relatively high resistance to flow; sticky Honey is a very viscous liquid that pours slowly. 70 forthright adj /ˈfɔːrθraɪt/ thẳng thắn, straightforward; direct; frank He was forthright in discussing his feelings for her. 71 fervent adj /ˈfɜːrvənt/ tha thiết, nóng bỏng showing great emotion or zeal; extremely hot Fervent in her beliefs, she was confident that she would overcome all difficulties in life. 72 vagrant n /ˈveɪɡrənt/ người sống lang thang a person with no established residence or visible means of support The vagrant often relied on the generosity of drivers stuck in afternoon traffic. 73 catapult n /ˈkætəpʌlt/ súng cao su a slingshot or type of launcher Before being replaced by the cannon, the catapult was an important instrument of war. 74 credence n /ˈkriːdns/ lòng tin, sự tín ngưỡng belief, especially in the reports or testimony of another The police didn't give credence to Jill's claim that Jack fell down the well. 75 reparation n /ˌrepəˈreɪʃn/ sự sửa chữa the act or process of repairing; the act or process of making amends Holocaust survivors still receive reparations from the German government. 76 amble v /ˈæmbl/ đi dạo to go easily and unhurriedly The vacationing couple ambled back to their hotel after a long day of shopping. 77 monolithic adj /ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk/ làm bằng đá nguyên khối massive, solid and uniform; acting as a single, uniform whole. This monolithic structure functioned as an outpost during the war 78 prodigious adj /prəˈdɪdʒəs/ rất lớn impressively great in size or force, enormous; extraordinary, marvelous Sumo wrestlers are known for their prodigious size. 79 amicable adj /ˈæmɪkəbl/ yên ổn peaceable; showing good will My cat and dog have a surprisingly amicable relationship. 80 incongruous adj /ɪnˈkɑːŋɡruəs/ không hòa thuận, không đồng ý lacking harmony or agreement His choice of attire was slightly incongruous to his activity. 81 frieze n /friːz/ dải trang trí tường ornamental band formed by a series of decorations This ornate wall frieze was carved hundreds of years ago. 82 pungent adj /ˈpʌndʒənt/ cay, sắc sảo stinging; sharp in taste; caustic The pungent aroma of freshly chopped herbs filled the air. 83 requiem n /ˈrekwiəm/ lễ cầu siêu A religious or musical service for the dead I was deeply moved by the requiem delivered at the funeral. 84 incursion n /ɪnˈkɜːrʒn/ sự xâm nhập, đột nhập a raid or invasion; the act of entering another's territory or domain What was at first an incursion had become a lengthy occupation. 85 decipher v /dɪˈsaɪfər/ giải mật mã to read or interpret; convert from a code; decrypt It took a team of experts years to decipher the message on the scroll. 86 limerick n /ˈlɪmərɪk/ bài thơ hài hước có 5 câu nonsense poem of five lines He spent several hours writing amusing limericks. 87 placate v /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ xoa dịu, làm cho ai nguôi đi stop from being angry; appease He succeeded in placating his angry girlfriend with a simple bouquet of flowers 88 penchant n /ˈpentʃənt/ sự yêu mến, yêu thích strong liking or fondness The four of them share a penchant for red wine. 89 genial adj /ˈdʒiːniəl/ vui tính, thân thiện cheerful, friendly, and sympathetic He was chosen for the role because of his genial disposition. 90 vociferous adj /voʊˈsɪfərəs/ om sòm loud, noisy, boisterous His tone of voice was quite vociferous. 91 emissary n /ˈemɪseri/ phái viên a person sent on a specific mission The two tribal emissaries successfully negotiated an agreement. 92 salutary adj /ˈsæljəteri/ có lợi having a good effect on somebody/something, though often seeming unpleasant Massage has salutary effects both physically and emotionally. 93 valiant adj /ˈvæliənt/ dũng cảm brave; valorous Their valiant efforts were rewarded with victory. 94 avid adj /ˈævɪd/ háo hức, hăng hái eager and enthusiastic She is an avid runner who trains every day. 95 embellish v /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/ trang trí decorate by adding detail; ornament He embellished the tiles with some hand-painted designs. 96 pecuniary adj /pɪˈkjuːnieri/ thuộc về tiền tài of or pertaining to money She suddenly realized that her spending habits had placed her in pecuniary difficulties 97 assail v /əˈseɪl/ tấn công assault; to attack physically and violently He relentlessly assailed his opponent. 98 exasperate v /ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt/ làm bực tức irritate or annoy very much; aggravate He was exasperated with how things were going at work. 99 incipient adj /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/ mới chớm, bắt đầu xuất hiện become apparent; beginning to exist or appear The dark clouds warned of an incipient storm. 100 coerce v /koʊˈɜːrs/ persuade with force or pressure His management style was simply to coerce employees into doing his bidding. SEASON 6 1 defunct adj /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ không còn sử dụng, hoạt động no longer in effect/use, not operating/functioning This old machinery has been defunct for many years. 2 oscillating adj /ˈɑːsɪleɪt/ lung lay, lắc lư vacillating; moving back and forth I was hypnotized by the oscillating movement of the watch. 3 cursory adj /ˈkɜːrsəri/ vội vàng hasty; done without care He was so bored by the course that he only did a cursory job on his homework. 4 goad v /ɡoʊd/ đẩy, thúc ép to spur, push, impel Her trainer goaded her into pushing herself hard. 5 impervious adj /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/ không bị ảnh hưởng not affected He kept on driving impervious to the sign's warning. 6 discord n /ˈdɪskɔːrd/ sự mẫu thuẫn, bất đồng disagreement; conflict Jealousy created discord in their relationship. 7 languid adj /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ uể oải, yếu đuối without vigor or vitality; drooping; weak The summer heat made him feel particularly languid. 8 extol v /ɪkˈstoʊl/ tán dương, ca tụng praise highly His voice was extolled both by classical music critics and casual opera fans. 9 squalid adj /ˈskwɑːlɪd/ bẩn foul or unclean Several families live here in the most squalid of conditions. 10 implacable adj /ɪmˈplækəbl/ tàn nhẫn, không hề nao núng cannot be appeased or pacified; relentless He was an implacable opponent both inside and outside the ring. 11 indemnify v /ɪnˈdemnɪfaɪ/ bồi thường make secure against loss He indemnified his house against fire damage. 12 absolve v /əbˈzɑːlv/ tuyên án vô tội acquit; to pronounce free from guilt or blame The judge declared the man innocent, thereby absolving him of all charges. 13 attenuation n /əˌtenjʊˈeɪʃn/ sự làm yếu đi a diminution of thickness or intensity He noticed a gradual attenuation in his strength. 14 indignity n /ɪnˈdɪɡnəti/ điều nhục nhã unworthiness or disgrace He suffered the indignity of being insulted and fired in front of his coworkers. 15 abyss n /əˈbɪs/ vực thẳm chasm; a deep fissure in the earth She's exploring the abyss of the deep ocean. 16 chide v /tʃaɪd/ trách mắng to scold The student was chided by his teacher for misbehaving. 17 ephemeral adj /ɪˈfemərəl/ chớp nhoáng fleeting; short-lived Since they only bloom for a short time, cherry blossoms are a symbol of the ephemeral nature of life. 18 infallible adj /ɪnˈfæləbl/ không thể sai lầm incapable of error; never wrong Religious leaders are often considered infallible by their followers. 19 untenable adj /ʌnˈtenəbl/ vô lý, không thể bào chữa unjustifiable His attitude and attire were untenable in his new working environment. 20 juxtapose v /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/ đề cạnh nhau, kề nhau place side by side uxtaposing the two differently colored faces creates a nice sense of contrast. 21 polemic n /pəˈlemɪk/ sự tranh luận tranh cãi controversy; argument in support of a point of view In a nationally televised speech, the politician delivered an angry polemic against the war 22 diminutive adj /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/ rất nhỏ very small; tiny The baby's diminutive hand is not even big enough to wrap around his father's thumb. 23 tortuous adj /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/ quang co, uốn khúc winding; full of curves The long, tortuous road snaked through the mountains. 24 ambient adj /ˈæmbiənt/ xung quanh surrounding Listening to music on headphones allowed her to escape the ambient noise of the city. 25 notoriety n /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/ trạng thái rõ ràng, hiển nhiên the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known She gained notoriety for stealing money from her company. 26 raucous adj /ˈrɔːkəs/ ầm ĩ, ồn ào loud and rowdy The crowd grew raucous as the main act finally took the stage. 27 trepidation n /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃn/ sự rất lo lắng fearful uncertainty; anxiety She felt great trepidation about her upcoming job interview. 28 variegated adj /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/ đa dạng varied; diversified The park was beautifully arranged with variegated beds of flowers. 29 castigate v /ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/ trừng phạt, khiển trách to punish or rebuke severely He castigated the waiter for bringing him the wrong dish 30 evocation n /ˌiːvoʊˈkeɪʃn/ sự gọi lên, gợi lên calling forth The spell was cast as an evocation of evil spirits. 31 incisive adj /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ sắc bén sharply expressive She is well known for precise and incisive ideas. 32 tactile adj /ˈtæktl cảm nhận được bằng tay perceived by touch Pottery is a tactile craft that requires skilled hands. 33 tenacity n /təˈnæsəti/ tính bền bỉ, dẻo dai holding fast; persistent; stubborn His tenacity propelled him to the top. 34 debacle n /dɪˈbɑːkl/ sự thất bại, tan rã an overwhelming defeat A management debacle caused the company's sales to plummet.