[WF] PRACTICE 3

ANSWER KEY

1. standardised/ standardized
2. laborious (adj) taking a lot of time and effort (khó nhọc, gian khổ)
3. anxiety
4. artistic
5. growth
6. bleeding
7. entitled
8. supposedly = allegedly: cho là, giả sử là
according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain
9. mixture
10. confidential

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1. To make things of the
same type have the same
Verb basic features. Example: Tiêu chuẩn
standardise/standardize /ˈstændədaɪz/
(transitive) Efforts are being made to hóa
standardize the testing
procedures.
1. Taking a lot of time and
Khó nhọc, cần
effort. Example: The
laborious /ləˈbɔːriəs/ Adjective nhiều công
laborious task of digging
sức
the garden took all day.
1. A feeling of worry,
nervousness, or fear
Noun about something. Lo lắng, sự bất
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(uncountable) Example: She suffers an
from severe anxiety
before exams.
1. Connected with art or
artists. Example: The
painting shows her artistic Thuộc về nghệ
artistic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ Adjective skills.2. Showing skill or thuật, có tính
imagination in art. nghệ thuật
Example: He has artistic
talent.
1. The process of
growing, increasing, or Sự tăng
Noun
growth /ɡrəʊθ/ developing. Example: The trưởng, phát
(uncountable)
company reported a 10% triển
growth in profits this year.

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1. To lose blood from the
Verb body. Example: He was
bleed /bliːd/ Chảy máu
(intransitive) bleeding from a cut on his
head.
1. To give someone the
right to have or do
Verb Trao quyền,
entitle /ɪnˈtaɪtl/ something. Example: This
(transitive) cho phép
ticket entitles you to free
entry to the exhibition.
1. According to what is
generally believed or
stated. Example: Được cho là,
supposedly /səˈpəʊzɪdli/ Adverb
Supposedly, he’s very giả định là
rich, but I’ve never seen
any evidence.
1. A combination of
Noun different things. Example:
mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/ Hỗn hợp
(countable) The mixture of flour and
water forms a paste.
1. Meant to be kept secret
and not told to others. Bí mật, bảo
confidential /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃl/ Adjective
Example: This information mật
is strictly confidential.

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11. likewise (adv)
1. (formal) the same; in a similar way
2. also
# alike: (adv) giống nhau: in a very similar way
12. rectangular
13. maintenance
14. mentally
15. carpentry
16. descriptive
17. accustomed
18. uprooted
19. evolved
20. orphanage

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1. In the same way; similarly.
Example: Just water these plants Tương tự,
likewise /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/ Adverb
twice a week, and likewise the ones giống vậy
in the bedroom.
1. Shaped like a rectangle.
rectangular /rekˈtæŋɡjələ(r)/ Adjective Example: The room is rectangular Hình chữ nhật
in shape.
1. The act of keeping something in
good condition by checking or
Noun Sự bảo trì, duy
maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ repairing it regularly. Example: The
(uncountable) trì
maintenance of the building is
expensive.
1. In a way that is connected with
the mind or the process of thinking. Về mặt tinh
mentally /ˈmentəli/ Adverb
Example: She’s mentally prepared thần
for the challenge.
1. The work of making and repairing
Noun wooden objects and structures.
carpentry /ˈkɑːpəntri/ Nghề mộc
(uncountable) Example: He took up carpentry as a
hobby.
1. Saying what someone or
something is like; describing.
descriptive /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ Adjective Example: The book is highly Miêu tả
descriptive of life in the 18th
century.
1. Familiar with something and
accustomed accepting it as normal. Example:
/əˈkʌstəmd/ Adjective Quen với
to She quickly became accustomed to
the cold weather.

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1. To pull a plant, tree, etc., out of
the ground. Example: The storm
Nhổ bật gốc;
Verb uprooted several large trees.2. To
uproot /ˌʌpˈruːt/ buộc rời khỏi
(transitive) make someone leave their home.
nơi ở
Example: The war uprooted
thousands of families.
1. To develop gradually over a
Verb period of time. Example: The Phát triển, tiến
evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/
(intransitive) company has evolved into a major hóa
manufacturer.
1. A home for children whose
Noun parents are dead. Example: She
orphanage /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/ Trại mồ côi
(countable) spent her childhood in an
orphanage.

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21. pacify
22. ascertain (v) to find out the true or correct information about something
23. surgery
24. harmonious
25. revelation
26. typically
27. ignoble (adj) not good or honest; that should make you feel shame
28. receptive
29. offensive
30. indebted

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Definitions
Word Transcription Speech Meaning
1. To make someone who is angry or
Verb upset become calm and quiet. Làm dịu, xoa
pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/
(transitive) Example: He tried to pacify the angry dịu
crowd.
1. To find out the true or correct
information about something.
Verb Xác định, tìm
ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ Example: It must be ascertained
(transitive) hiểu chắc chắn
whether the land is still owned by the
government.
1. Medical treatment in which a
Noun doctor cuts open the body to repair
surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəri/ Phẫu thuật
(uncountable) or remove something. Example: He
underwent heart surgery last year.
1. Friendly, peaceful, and without
Hài hòa, hòa
harmonious /hɑːˈməʊniəs/ Adjective any arguments. Example: The
thuận
discussions were harmonious.
1. A fact that people are made aware
of, especially one that has been
Noun
revelation /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/ secret and is surprising. Example: Sự tiết lộ
(countable)
His sudden resignation was a
revelation.
1. In a way that shows the usual
characteristics of a person or thing. Điển hình,
typically /ˈtɪpɪkli/ Adverb
Example: He was typically modest thường
about his success.
1. Not good or honest; dishonorable.
Đê tiện, nhục
ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbl/ Adjective Example: It was an ignoble act of
nhã
betrayal.
1. Willing to listen to or accept new
Dễ tiếp thu, sẵn
receptive /rɪˈseptɪv/ Adjective ideas or suggestions. Example: She
sàng lắng nghe
was always receptive to new ideas.

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1. Rude in a way that causes
someone to feel upset or annoyed. Xúc phạm,
offensive /əˈfensɪv/ Adjective
Example: His comments were deeply công kích
offensive to many people.
1. Grateful to someone for helping
Mang ơn, chịu
indebted /ɪnˈdetɪd/ Adjective you. Example: I am deeply indebted
ơn
to my family for their support.

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31. expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/ (n) [U] expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity or job
professional/scientific/technical, etc. expertise
32. vain (adj)
1. = useless
2. = conceited: (disapproving) too proud of your own appearance, abilities or achievements
She's too vain to wear glasses.
33. theoretically
34. competitors
35. inscribed (v) to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something
36. personnel (n)
37. miniature /ˈmɪnətʃə(r)/ (adj/ n)
38. fraudulent /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/ (adj) (formal) intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make
money illegally
39. bureaucratic /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ (adj) quan liêu
40. commemorate

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1. Special knowledge or skill in a
Noun particular subject or activity. Chuyên môn,
expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/
(uncountable) Example: We need someone with sự thành thạo
technical expertise for this project.
1. That does not produce the
result you want. Example: They Vô ích, hão
vain /veɪn/ Adjective
made a vain attempt to save the huyền
drowning child.
1. In a way that is concerned with
the theory of a subject rather than
Về mặt lý
theoretically /ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/ Adverb its practical application. Example:
thuyết
Theoretically, this plan could
work.
1. A person or an organization
Noun that competes against others. Đối thủ, người
competitor /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
(countable) Example: They are the company’s cạnh tranh
main competitors in the market.
1. Written or engraved on
something. Example: The names Được khắc,
inscribed /ɪnˈskraɪbd/ Adjective
of the fallen soldiers were được ghi
inscribed on the memorial.
1. The people who work for an
Noun organization. Example: The Nhân sự,
personnel /ˌpɜːsəˈnel/
(uncountable) company is looking to recruit new nhân viên
personnel.
1. Very small; a small copy of Nhỏ, bản thu
miniature /ˈmɪnətʃə(r)/ Adjective/Noun
something. Example: The model nhỏ

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village is built on a miniature
scale.
1. Intended to cheat someone,
usually in order to make money. Gian lận, lừa
fraudulent /ˈfrɔːdjələnt/ Adjective
Example: The company was fined đảo
for fraudulent advertising.
1. Connected with a large
organization and its complicated
bureaucratic /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ Adjective procedures. Example: The Quan liêu
process is too bureaucratic and
time-consuming.
1. To remind people of an
important event or person from
Verb Tưởng niệm,
commemorate /kəˈmeməreɪt/ the past. Example: A ceremony
(transitive) kỷ niệm
was held to commemorate the
anniversary of the battle.

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41. numerous
42. spectacular
43. quarrelsome
44. carriage
45. habitually
46. fingerprints
47. evaporating
48. illuminated
49. Tragically
50. retention

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1. Existing in large numbers.
Example: He has written Nhiều, đông
numerous /ˈnjuːmərəs/ Adjective
numerous books and đảo
articles.
1. Very impressive.
Example: The view from the Đẹp mắt,
spectacular /spekˈtækjələ(r)/ Adjective
top of the mountain was ngoạn mục
spectacular.
1. Often arguing with other
people. Example: He Hay cãi cọ,
quarrelsome /ˈkwɒrəlsəm/ Adjective
became quarrelsome after thích gây sự
drinking too much.
1. A separate section of a
train for passengers.
carriage /ˈkærɪdʒ/ Noun (countable) Toa tàu
Example: We sat in the first-
class carriage.
1. In a way that is usual or
typical for someone or Thường
habitually /həˈbɪtʃuəli/ Adverb something. Example: He xuyên, theo
habitually carries a notebook thói quen
with him.
1. The mark made by the
pattern of lines on the tip of
a finger, used for identifying
fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ Noun (countable) Dấu vân tay
a person. Example: His
fingerprints were found on
the gun.
1. To change from liquid into
Verb
evaporate /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/ gas. Example: Heat the Bay hơi
(intransitive/transitive)
water until it evaporates.
1. To light something up. Chiếu sáng,
illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ Verb (transitive)
Example: The streets were làm sáng tỏ

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illuminated with strings of
lights.
1. In a way that causes
great sadness. Example: Một cách bi
tragically /ˈtrædʒɪkli/ Adverb
She tragically lost her thảm
husband in a car accident.
1. The action of keeping
something rather than losing
Sự giữ lại, sự
retention /rɪˈtenʃn/ Noun (uncountable) it. Example: The company’s
duy trì
retention of old employees is
impressive.

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51. saviour/ savior
52. booklet
53. conclusively
54. vocal
55. underprivileged
56. fabulous
57. cowardice
58. pacify
59. provocative
60. legendary

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1. A person who saves
someone or something from
Đấng cứu thế,
Noun danger or difficulty. Example:
saviour/savior /ˈseɪvjə(r)/ người cứu
(countable) He became the savior of the
giúp
company by turning its fortunes
around.
1. A small book with information
Noun about a particular subject. Sách nhỏ, tập
booklet /ˈbʊklət/
(countable) Example: The booklet contains sách nhỏ
information about the exhibition.
1. In a way that proves
something and ends any doubt. Một cách chắc
conclusively /kənˈkluːsɪvli/ Adverb Example: The test results chắn, dứt
conclusively show the presence khoát
of the virus.
1. Expressing opinions or
feelings loudly and openly.
Lớn tiếng,
vocal /ˈvəʊkl/ Adjective Example: She has been very
công khai
vocal in her criticism of the
policy.
1. Having less money and fewer
opportunities than most people Thiếu thốn,
underprivileged /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ Adjective
in society. Example: They work kém may mắn
to help underprivileged children.
1. Extremely good or
fabulous /ˈfæbjələs/ Adjective impressive. Example: The food Tuyệt vời
at the restaurant was fabulous.
1. Fear or lack of courage.
Noun Example: He was accused of Tính nhút
cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/
(uncountable) cowardice for failing to defend nhát, hèn nhát
his friend.

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1. Intended to make people
angry or upset, or to cause
Kích thích,
provocative /prəˈvɒkətɪv/ Adjective sexual feelings. Example: She
khiêu khích
was wearing a very provocative
dress.
1. Very famous and talked
about a lot. Example: He is a Huyền thoại,
legendary /ˈledʒəndri/ Adjective
legendary figure in the world of nổi tiếng
music.

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61. absorption
62. infuriated
63. deodorant
64. imperial
65. artistically
66. handful
67. obligatory
68. auctioneer
69. beneficiaries
70. impoverished

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absorption /əbˈzɔːpʃn/ Noun 1. The process of a liquid or other Sự hấp thu
(uncountable) substance being taken in. Example:
Vitamin D is necessary for the
absorption of calcium in the body.
1. To make someone extremely
Verb Làm tức điên,
infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/ angry. Example: His constant
(transitive) làm phát cáu
interruptions infuriated her.
1. A substance used to prevent or
Noun hide unpleasant smells, especially
deodorant /diːˈəʊdərənt/ Chất khử mùi
(countable) from the body. Example: He applied
deodorant before going to the gym.
1. Connected with an empire or an
emperor. Example: The imperial Thuộc về đế
imperial /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ Adjective
palace was a symbol of the nation’s quốc, hoàng gia
glory.
1. In a way that shows skill and
imagination in creating things, Một cách nghệ
artistically /ɑːˈtɪstɪkli/ Adverb
especially in the arts. Example: The thuật
room was artistically decorated.
1. A small number or amount of
Noun
handful /ˈhændfʊl/ something. Example: Only a handful Một nắm, một ít
(countable)
of people came to the meeting.
1. Required by law or a rule.
Bắt buộc,
obligatory /əˈblɪɡətri/ Adjective Example: Wearing seat belts is
cưỡng chế
obligatory in most countries.
1. A person whose job is to direct an
Người điều
Noun auction and sell things. Example:
auctioneer /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪə(r)/ khiển buổi đấu
(countable) The auctioneer started the bidding at
giá
£50.

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absorption /əbˈzɔːpʃn/ Noun 1. The process of a liquid or other Sự hấp thu
(uncountable) substance being taken in. Example:
Vitamin D is necessary for the
absorption of calcium in the body.
1. A person who receives something,
Người thụ
Noun especially money or property, when
beneficiary /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/ hưởng, người
(countable) someone dies. Example: She was
hưởng lợi
the sole beneficiary of his will.
1. To make someone poor. Example:
Verb Làm nghèo, làm
impoverish /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/ The war has impoverished the
(transitive) bần cùng
nation.

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71. Norwegian
72. deterrent
73. evacuees
74. Bedridden
75. untimely
76. rectify
77. respondents
78. seductively
79. spontaneity
80. omnivore

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Norwegian /nɔːˈwiːdʒən/ Adjective/Noun 1. Connected with Norway or its Người Na Uy,
people. Example: The Norwegian thuộc về Na Uy
fjords are stunning.
1. Something that makes someone
Noun less likely to do something. Biện pháp ngăn
deterrent /dɪˈterənt/
(countable) Example: The death penalty acts chặn, sự răn đe
as a deterrent to crime.
1. A person who is moved from a
Noun place of danger to somewhere
evacuee /ɪˌvækjuˈiː/ Người sơ tán
(countable) safe. Example: Evacuees were
taken to temporary shelters.
1. Confined to bed because of
illness or old age. Example: He
bedridden /ˈbedrɪdn/ Adjective Nằm liệt giường
has been bedridden for months
due to his injury.
1. Happening too soon or earlier Không đúng
untimely /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ Adjective than expected. Example: His lúc, sớm bất
untimely death shocked everyone. ngờ
1. To correct something or make it
right. Example: The company Sửa chữa, hiệu
rectify /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ Verb (transitive)
promised to rectify the issue as chỉnh
soon as possible.
1. A person who answers a survey
Noun or questionnaire. Example: 80% of Người trả lời
respondent /rɪˈspɒndənt/
(countable) the respondents agreed with the (bảng khảo sát)
proposal.
1. In a way that is sexually
Một cách quyến
seductively /sɪˈdʌktɪvli/ Adverb attractive or tempting. Example:
rũ
She smiled seductively at him.
1. The quality of being Tính tự nhiên,
Noun
spontaneity /ˌspɒntəˈneɪəti/ spontaneous and not planned. không gượng
(uncountable)
Example: The spontaneity of their ép

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Norwegian /nɔːˈwiːdʒən/ Adjective/Noun 1. Connected with Norway or its Người Na Uy,
people. Example: The Norwegian thuộc về Na Uy
fjords are stunning.
decision made the trip more
exciting.
1. An animal that eats both plants
Noun
omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(r)/ and meat. Example: Humans are Động vật ăn tạp
(countable)
omnivores.

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81. impressively
82. independent
83. unpolluted
84. longest
85. non-existent /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/ (adj) not existing; not real
86. standing
87. authorised
88. alternatives
89. indistinguishable

dis'tinguish = diffe'rentiate (v) phân biệt

# distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ (adj)
1. very successful and admired by other people: lỗi lạc, xuất sắc
He has had a long and distinguished career in medicine.
2. having an appearance that makes somebody look important or that makes people admire or
respect them: có dáng vẻ hoặc cung cách đàng hoàng
I think grey hair makes you look very distinguished.
90. incomparable

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Transcription Speech Meaning
impressively /ɪmˈpresɪvli/ Adverb 1. In a way that makes a Một cách ấn
strong positive impression. tượng
Example: She spoke
impressively about her
achievements.
1. Not influenced or
controlled by others.
Độc lập, tự
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ Adjective Example: She is an
chủ
independent woman who
makes her own decisions.
1. Not containing harmful
substances, especially
chemicals or waste. Không bị ô
unpolluted /ˌʌn pəˈluːtɪd/ Adjective
Example: The air in the nhiễm
countryside is still
unpolluted.
1. Describes a period of time
or distance being longer
long-longer-the /lɒŋ-ˈlɒŋɡə-ðə Dài hơn nữa,
Adjective than others. Example: This
longest ˈlɒŋɡɪst/ dài nhất
is the longest journey I've
ever taken.
1. Not existing or not
present. Example: His
non-existent /ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɪstənt/ Adjective Không tồn tại
excuse for being late was
non-existent.

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impressively /ɪmˈpresɪvli/ Adverb 1. In a way that makes a Một cách ấn
strong positive impression. tượng
Example: She spoke
impressively about her
achievements.
1. The position or rank of
someone or something in
Noun relation to others. Example: Sự đứng, địa
standing /ˈstændɪŋ/
(uncountable) His standing in the vị
community improved after
the charity event.
1. To give official permission
Verb for something. Example: Ủy quyền,
authorise/authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
(transitive) Only a manager can cho phép
authorise the refund.
1. One of two or more things
that can be chosen.
Noun Lựa chọn
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ Example: We need to find an
(countable) thay thế
alternative solution to the
problem.
1. Not able to be recognized
as different. Example: The Không thể
indistinguishable /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/ Adjective
two paintings are virtually phân biệt
indistinguishable.
1. Too good or great to be
compared to anything else. Không thể so
incomparable /ɪnˈkəmˈpærəbəl/ Adjective Example: Her beauty is sánh, vô
incomparable to any other song
woman I know.

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91. deadened
92. disgrace = shame
93. native
94. celebrations
95. refusal
96. behavioural/ behavioral
97. misplace
98. flights
99. inexhaustible
100.insecticide(s)

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deaden /ˈdɛdən/ Verb 1. To make something Làm giảm,
(transitive) less strong or less active. làm tê liệt
Example: The cold
weather deadened the
noise from the streets.
1. A state of dishonor or
Noun shame. Example: His Sự ô nhục, sự
disgrace /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
(uncountable) actions brought disgrace nhục nhã
to the family.
1. A person born in a
Người bản
particular place or
native /ˈneɪtɪv/ Adjective/Noun xứ, thuộc về
country. Example: She is
bản xứ
a native of Canada.
1. A special event or
activity that marks a
Noun particular occasion.
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/ Lễ kỷ niệm
(countable) Example: The celebration
of their anniversary was
grand.
1. The act of saying no to
something or someone.
Noun
refusal /rɪˈfjuːzl/ Example: The refusal to Sự từ chối
(uncountable)
accept the offer surprised
everyone.
1. Relating to the way a
person behaves.
Example: The school is Thuộc về
behavioural/behavioral /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/ Adjective
focusing on improving hành vi
students’ behavioural
patterns.
Verb 1. To lose something by Đặt sai chỗ,
misplace /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
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seem to have misplaced
my keys.
1. The act of flying in an
aircraft. Example: The
Noun
flight /flaɪt/ flight from London to Chuyến bay
(countable)
Paris takes about two
hours.
1. Something that cannot
be used up or exhausted.
Không cạn
inexhaustible /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/ Adjective Example: She has an
kiệt, vô tận
inexhaustible supply of
energy.
1. A substance used for
killing insects. Example:
Noun Thuốc diệt
insecticide /ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/ Farmers often use
(countable) côn trùng
insecticides to protect
their crops.
1. In a way that cannot be
measured because it is
too great or extreme. Không thể đo
immeasurably /ɪˈmɛʒərəbli/ Adverb
Example: The damage to lường
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101.immeasurably
102.ill-advised
103.breathless
104.profundity (n)
(adj) profound
105.non-appearance (n) sự vắng mặt, sự ko xuất hiện
# disappearance (n) sự biến mất
106.spokesman
107.dependable
108.standby
109.wrongdoings
110.time-consuming

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1. A decision or action that is not
wise or sensible. Example: It was Không khôn
ill-advised /ˌɪl ədˈvaɪzd/ Adjective ill-advised to make such a large ngoan, thiếu
investment without consulting suy nghĩ
anyone.
1. Having difficulty breathing,
often because of excitement or
Thở gấp, hổn
breathless /ˈbrɛθləs/ Adjective exhaustion. Example: She was
hển
breathless after running up the
stairs.
1. Great depth of thought or
Noun feeling. Example: His speech on Sự sâu sắc,
profundity /prəˈfʌndɪti/
(uncountable) life’s complexities showed chiều sâu
remarkable profundity.
1. The fact of someone or
something not appearing as
non- Noun Sự không xuất
/ˌnɒn əˈpɪərəns/ expected. Example: His non-
appearance (uncountable) hiện
appearance at the meeting was
noted by everyone.
1. A person who speaks on behalf
of a group or organization.
Noun Người phát
spokesman /ˈspəʊksmən/ Example: The spokesman for the
(countable) ngôn
company explained the situation
clearly.
1. Able to be trusted to do what is
needed or expected. Example:
dependable /dɪˈpændəbl/ Adjective Đáng tin cậy
She is a dependable employee
who never misses a deadline.
Noun 1. A person or thing that is Sự sẵn sàng,
standby /ˈstændbaɪ/
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hospital has a standby generator
in case of power failure.
1. Illegal or immoral behavior.
Noun Hành vi sai trái,
wrongdoing(s) /ˈrɒŋduːɪŋz/ Example: He was punished for his
(uncountable) tội lỗi
wrongdoings.
1. Requiring a lot of time.
time- /ˈtaɪm Example: Organizing the event
Adjective Tốn thời gian
consuming kənˌsjuːmɪŋ/ was time-consuming but worth
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111.impressionable
112.polluting
113.remembrance
114.furthering
115.antiviral
116.deleterious
117.self-destructive
118.lookout
119.untold
120.inexcusably

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impressionable /ɪmˈprɛʃənəbl/ Adjective 1. Easily influenced or affected Dễ bị ảnh
by others. Example: Teenagers hưởng, dễ tiếp
are particularly impressionable thu
and often influenced by their
peers.
1. Causing pollution. Example:
polluting /pəˈluːtɪŋ/ Adjective The factory is polluting the Gây ô nhiễm
nearby river with waste.
1. The act of remembering
Noun something. Example: A moment
remembrance /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/ Sự tưởng nhớ
(uncountable) of silence was observed in
remembrance of the victims.
1. To promote or advance
Verb (present something. Example: His Thúc đẩy, phát
furthering /ˈfɜːðərɪŋ/
participle) research is furthering the triển
understanding of the disease.
1. Used to treat or prevent viral
antiviral /ˌæntɪˈvaɪrəl/ Adjective infections. Example: Antiviral Chống virus
drugs are used to fight the flu.
1. Causing harm or damage.
deleterious /ˌdelɪˈtɪəriəs/ Adjective Example: Smoking has a Gây hại, có hại
deleterious effect on health.
1. Tending to harm oneself.
self- Example: Her self-destructive Tự hủy hoại
/ˌself dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ Adjective
destructive behavior was a concern for her bản thân
family.
1. A person who watches for Người canh
Noun
lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ danger. Example: The lifeguard gác, người
(countable)
was the lookout on the beach. cảnh giới
Không thể
1. Too many or too great to be
untold /ʌnˈtəʊld/ Adjective đếm, không thể
counted or described. Example:
kể xiết

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impressionable /ɪmˈprɛʃənəbl/ Adjective 1. Easily influenced or affected Dễ bị ảnh
by others. Example: Teenagers hưởng, dễ tiếp
are particularly impressionable thu
and often influenced by their
peers.
The damage caused was
untold.
1. In a way that cannot be
justified or excused. Example: Không thể bào
inexcusably /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbli/ Adverb
His behavior was inexcusably chữa
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121.medicinally /məˈdɪsɪnli/
122.well-wishers /ˈwel wɪʃə(r)/ (n) người có thiện chí
123.slip-up /ˈslɪp ʌp/ (n) [I] a careless mistake
• We cannot afford another slip-up like this one.
124.Leadership
125.success
→ success story /səkˈses stɔːri/ (n) a person or thing that is very successful
126.intentionally
127.breath-taking
128.breakdown (n) [C] an occasion when a vehicle or machine stops working
• a breakdown on the motorway
129.poor
130.pleasantly
• 1. in a way that is fun, attractive or gives pleasure
I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results.
• 2. in a friendly and polite way
‘Can I help you?’ he asked pleasantly.

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medicinally /mɪˈdɪsɪnəli/ Adverb 1. In a way that relates to medicine Về mặt y học,
or healing. Example: The plant is chữa bệnh
used medicinally to treat headaches.
1. A person who expresses good
Noun wishes for someone else. Example: Người chúc
well-wisher /ˈwɛl wɪʃər/
(countable) Many well-wishers sent cards after phúc
the accident.
1. A small mistake or error.
Noun
slip-up /ˈslɪp ʌp/ Example: The manager made a slip- Lỗi nhỏ, sai sót
(countable)
up during the meeting.
1. The action or ability to guide
Noun
leadership /ˈliːdərʃɪp/ others. Example: The leadership of Sự lãnh đạo
(uncountable)
the team was crucial to its success.
1. The achievement of a goal or aim.
Noun
success /səkˈsɛs/ Example: His success in business is Thành công
(uncountable)
well known.
1. Done on purpose, not by
Một cách có
intentionally /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ Adverb accident. Example: He intentionally
chủ đích
ignored her calls.
1. Extremely impressive or beautiful.
breath- Example: The view from the Hấp dẫn,
/ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/ Adjective
taking mountain top was absolutely breath- ngoạn mục
taking.
Noun 1. A failure or collapse of something, Sự hỏng hóc,
breakdown /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
(countable) such as a machine or a relationship. sự suy sụp

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medicinally /mɪˈdɪsɪnəli/ Adverb 1. In a way that relates to medicine Về mặt y học,
or healing. Example: The plant is chữa bệnh
used medicinally to treat headaches.
Example: The breakdown of the car
left us stranded.
1. Lacking money or resources.
Nghèo, thiếu
poor /pɔːr/ Adjective Example: The poor family struggled
thốn
to make ends meet.
1. In a way that is enjoyable or
agreeable. Example: She smiled Một cách dễ
pleasantly /ˈplɛzntli/ Adverb
pleasantly as she greeted her chịu, vui vẻ
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131.reductions
132.preferential /ˌprefəˈrenʃl/ (adj) [only before N] giving an advantage to a particular person or
group: ưu đãi, ưu tiên
• Don't expect to get preferential treatment.
133.deadly /ˈdedli/ (adj)
(comparative deadlier, superlative deadliest)
More deadly and deadliest are the usual forms. You can also use most deadly.
• 1. = lethal: causing or likely to cause death (làm chết người)
He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon.
• 2. [only before noun] extreme; complete (vô cùng, hết sức)
I'm in deadly earnest.
• 3. extremely effective, so that no defence is possible (trí mạng)
His aim is deadly (= so accurate that he can kill easily).
134.captives
captive(n) a person who is kept as a prisoner, especially in a war
135.refusal
136.non-existent (adj) not existing; not real
137.attendance
138.management
139.Aquariums/ Aquaria
1. bể nuôi (cá, loài thuỷ sinh)
2. thủy cung
aquarium (n) [sing.]
→ (plural aquariums, aquaria)
140.empower
(v) = authorize ~sb (to sth) [often passive] (formal) to give somebody the power or authority to
do something
be empowered (to do something) The courts were empowered to impose the death
sentence for certain crimes.

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reduction(s) /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/ Noun 1. The action of making something Sự giảm bớt, sự
(countable) smaller or less. Example: The thu nhỏ
company is aiming for a reduction
in costs this year.
1. Showing favor or giving
advantages to one person or
preferential /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ Adjective group over others. Example: They Ưu đãi, thiên vị
received preferential treatment
during the hiring process.
1. Likely to cause death. Example:
Chết người,
deadly /ˈdɛdli/ Adjective The snake’s venom is deadly to
nguy hiểm
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reduction(s) /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/ Noun 1. The action of making something Sự giảm bớt, sự
(countable) smaller or less. Example: The thu nhỏ
company is aiming for a reduction
in costs this year.
1. A person or animal that is held Người bị giam
Noun
captive(s) /ˈkæptɪv/ in captivity. Example: The zoo has cầm, động vật
(countable)
many exotic animals in captivity. nuôi nhốt
1. The act of refusing or declining
Noun
refusal /rɪˈfjuːzl/ something. Example: His refusal Sự từ chối
(uncountable)
to accept the offer surprised us.
1. Not existing, not real. Example:
non-existent /ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɪstənt/ Adjective The promised resources are non- Không tồn tại
existent.
1. The act of being present at an
Noun event or place. Example: The
attendance /əˈtɛndəns/ Sự tham dự
(uncountable) attendance at the meeting was
higher than expected.
1. The process of planning and
Noun organizing. Example: The
management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ Quản lý
(uncountable) management of the company is
committed to improving efficiency.
1. A transparent tank or container
in which fish and other aquatic
Noun
aquarium /əˈkwɛərium/ animals are kept. Example: The Hồ cá, bể cá
(countable)
aquarium is home to a variety of
marine life.
1. To give someone the authority
Trao quyền, làm
Verb or power to do something.
empower /ɪmˈpaʊə/ cho có quyền
(transitive) Example: The training program is
lực
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141.spoken
142.unawares
1. when not expected: bất ngờ, thình lình, chợt,...
The camera had caught her unawares.
2. (formal) without noticing or realizing: vô ý, do sơ xuất
He slipped unawares into sleep.
143.non-appearance
144.impassable (adj) (of a road, an area, etc.) impossible to travel on or through, especially because
it is in bad condition or it has been blocked by something
The mountain roads are totally impassable to cars in winter.

145.unprofessionally

146.underestimation (n) sự coi thường, sự đánh giá thấp

# underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪmət/ (n) [U/C] an estimate about the size, cost, amount, etc. of
sth that is too low
My guess of 400 proved to be a serious underestimate.

147.scenic
148.compelled
• compel /kəmˈpel/ (v) [formal]
1. ~sb to do sth: to force sb to do sth: bắt buộc
The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
2. ~sth: to make sth necessary: buộc phải
Last year ill health compelled his retirement.
~sth: to cause a particular reaction
He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.

149.expiry / expiration
expiry /ɪkˈspaɪəri/ [BrE]/ expiration /ˌekspəˈreɪʃn/ [NAmE]: an ending of the period of time when an
official document can be used, or when an agreement is legally acceptable
→ on expiration The license can be renewed on expiration.
→ on expiry The licence can be renewed on expiry.

150.tastelessness
tastelessness (n) [U]
1. the fact of being offensive and not appropriate (tính bất nhã, tính khiếm nhã)
2. a lack of the ability to choose things that people recognize as being attractive and of good
quality: (tính vô vị, tính nhạt nhẽo)
3. the fact of having little or no taste (sự thiếu óc thẩm mỹ)

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spoken /ˈspəʊkən/ Adjective 1. Expressed in speech rather Nói, thuộc về
than writing. Example: Spoken lời nói
communication is often more
informal than written
communication.
1. Without prior knowledge or
preparation. Example: He Bất ngờ, không
unawares /ˌʌnəˈweəz/ Adverb
caught me unawares when he chuẩn bị
asked me to speak.
1. The fact of not appearing,
especially when expected.
Noun Sự không xuất
non-appearance /ˌnɒn əˈpɪərəns/ Example: His non-appearance
(uncountable) hiện
at the meeting was noted by
everyone.
1. Not able to be passed
Không thể
through, crossed, or overcome.
vượt qua,
impassable /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/ Adjective Example: The road was
không thể đi
impassable due to the heavy
qua
snow.
1. In a manner that is not
suitable or appropriate for a
professional setting. Example: Một cách thiếu
unprofessionally /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəli/ Adverb
His behavior was chuyên nghiệp
unprofessionally rude during
the meeting.
1. The act of judging something
or someone to be less
Noun important, valuable, or difficult Sự đánh giá
underestimation /ˌʌndərɪˈsteɪʃən/
(uncountable) than it really is. Example: The thấp
underestimation of the task led
to failure.
1. Related to beautiful or
picturesque views. Example: Thuộc về cảnh
scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/ Adjective
We took a scenic route through quan đẹp
the mountains.
1. To force or make someone
Verb do something. Example: The Ép buộc,
compel /kəmˈpɛl/
(transitive) evidence was so strong that it cưỡng bức
compelled him to confess.
1. The act of ending or running
/ɪkˈspaɪəri/ Noun
expiry/expiration out. Example: The expiry date Hết hạn
/ɪksˈpɪəreɪʃən/ (uncountable)
on the milk was yesterday.

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spoken /ˈspəʊkən/ Adjective 1. Expressed in speech rather Nói, thuộc về
than writing. Example: Spoken lời nói
communication is often more
informal than written
communication.
1. The quality of being lacking
in flavor or lacking good taste.
Noun Sự nhạt nhẽo,
tastelessness /ˈteɪstləsnəs/ Example: The soup had a
(uncountable) thiếu khẩu vị
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151.indestructible
152.prayer(s)
153.multinational /
international
154.commentator
commentator /ˈkɒmənteɪtə(r)/ (n) [~on sth]
1. a person who describes an event while it is happening, especially on television or radio
(người tường thuật; người thuyết minh (đài phát thanh, phim)
He's one of the great sports commentators of our time.
2. a person who is an expert on a particular subject and talks or writes about it on television or
radio, in a newspaper or on social media (nhà bình luận)
She's a political commentator for the BBC.

155.uneconomic
uneconomic /ˌʌnˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/, /ˌʌnˌekəˈnɒmɪk/ (adj)
1. = unprofitable: (of a business, factory, etc.) not making a profit (không có lời/ sinh lời)
The plant had become uneconomic to run.
= uneconomical: using too much time or money, or too many materials, and therefore not likely to
make a profit (không kinh tế)

156.responsive
responsive (to sb/sth) (adj) [not usually before noun] phản ứng nhanh/ tích cực (với …)
1. reacting quickly and in a positive way
Firms have to be responsive to consumer demand.
a flu virus that is not responsive to treatment
reacting with interest or enthusiasm
The club is responsive to new ideas.

157.belittled
belittle sb/sth (v) to make somebody, or the things that somebody does, seem unimportant: coi nhẹ,
xem thường
She felt her husband constantly belittled her achievements.

158.celebratory
159.semi-finals
160.childhood

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indestructible /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/ Adjective 1. Impossible to destroy or Không thể phá
damage. Example: The material hủy
used in the construction of the
building is indestructible.
1. A request or expression of
Noun thanks to a god or deity. Example:
prayer(s) /ˈpreɪərz/ Lời cầu nguyện
(countable) They offered prayers for peace and
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indestructible /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/ Adjective 1. Impossible to destroy or Không thể phá
damage. Example: The material hủy
used in the construction of the
building is indestructible.
1. Involving or operating in many
countries. Example: The company Đa quốc gia,
multinational /ˌmʌltɪˈnæʃənl/ Adjective
is a large multinational with đa quốc tịch
branches around the world.
1. A person who provides
commentary or explanations, Người bình
Noun
commentator /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtə/ especially on television or radio. luận, phát
(countable)
Example: The commentator gave a thanh viên
detailed analysis of the match.
1. Not profitable or not worth the
money spent. Example: The Không kinh tế,
uneconomic /ˌʌnɪˈkɒnəmɪk/ Adjective
project was deemed uneconomic không có lãi
and was canceled.
1. Reacting quickly and positively.
Phản ứng
Example: The company has been
responsive /rɪˈspɒnsɪv/ Adjective nhanh, nhạy
highly responsive to customer
bén
feedback.
1. Made to feel small or Bị coi thường,
belittled /bɪˈlɪtld/ Adjective unimportant. Example: She felt bị làm giảm giá
belittled by his constant criticism. trị
1. Relating to a celebration or
Thuộc về lễ kỷ
honoring a special event. Example:
celebratory /ˈsɛlɪbrətɔːri/ Adjective niệm, chúc
The celebratory atmosphere was
mừng
evident at the party.
1. The round of a competition or
tournament just before the final.
Noun
semi-final(s) /ˌsɛmi ˈfaɪnəlz/ Example: The semi-finals were Vòng bán kết
(countable)
intense, with both teams playing
their best.
1. The period of life when a person
Noun
childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ is a child. Example: She had a Thời thơ ấu
(uncountable)
happy and carefree childhood.

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161.pleasantly
pleasantly /ˈplezntli/ (adv)
1. in a way that is fun, attractive or gives pleasure: thú vị, dễ chịu
I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results.
in a friendly and polite way: thân thiện
‘Can I help you?’ he asked pleasantly.

162.famine-stricken
famine-stricken
(in compounds) seriously affected by the thing mentioned
poverty-stricken families, conscience-stricken, grief-stricken, horror-stricken, panic-stricken, poverty-
stricken, terror-stricken

163.breakin
break-in (n) an entry into a building using force, usually to steal something
Police were called to three break-ins in the same area last night.

164.publicise
publicise/-ize sth /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ (v)
1. to make sth known to the public: đưa ra công khai; làm cho thiên hạ biết đến
They flew to Europe to publicize the plight of the refugees.
a much/highly/widely publicized speech (= that has received a lot of attention on television, in
newspapers, etc.)
to advertise sth: quảng cáo
He was in London publicizing his new biography of Kennedy.

165.solidifies
solidifies
• solidify /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ (v)
1. [T/I] (làm cho) đặc/ rắn lại
~(into sth): to become solid
~sth: to make sth solid
The mixture will solidify into toffee.
2. [I, T] (formal) (of ideas, etc.) to become or to make sth become more definite and less likely to
change: củng cố; làm … vững chắc
~(into sth): Vague objections to the system solidified into firm opposition.
~sth: They solidified their position as Britain's top band.

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Transcription Speech Meaning
pleasantly /ˈplɛzntli/ Adverb 1. In a way that is agreeable or Một cách dễ
enjoyable. Example: The weather was chịu, vui vẻ
pleasantly warm for the picnic.
1. Affected by a severe shortage of
famine- /ˈfæmɪn Bị nạn đói tàn
Adjective food. Example: The famine-stricken
stricken ˈstrɪkən/ phá
region struggled to feed its people.

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 Phonetic Part of Vietnamese
Word Definitions
Transcription Speech Meaning
pleasantly /ˈplɛzntli/ Adverb 1. In a way that is agreeable or Một cách dễ
enjoyable. Example: The weather was chịu, vui vẻ
pleasantly warm for the picnic.
1. The act of entering a building or
Noun property illegally, typically to steal. Sự đột nhập, ăn
break-in /ˈbreɪk ɪn/
(countable) Example: There was a break-in at the trộm
store last night.
1. To make information about
Verb something widely known. Example: Công khai,
publicise /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/
(transitive) The company plans to publicise the quảng bá
new product next month.
1. To make something stronger or
Verb Củng cố, làm
solidify /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ more definite. Example: The meeting
(transitive) cho vững chắc
helped to solidify their partnership.

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