5000 Collegiate Words with Brief Definitions

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abase v. To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade. làm nh c
abbess n. The lady superior of a nunnery. m b trên
abbey n. The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of
monks or nuns. tu vi n
abbot n. The superior of a community of monks. tu vi n tr ng
abdicate v. To give up (royal power or the like). thoái v
abdomen n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor;
the belly. b ng d i
abdominal n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen. b ng

abduction n. A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. b t cóc
abed adv. In bed; on a bed. trên gi ng
aberration n. Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course. l ch
abet v. To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense). xúi b y
abeyance n. A state of suspension or temporary inaction. ng ng tr

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accredit v. To give credit or authority to.
accumulate v. To become greater in quantity or number.

accuracy n. Exactness. s chính xác
accurate adj. Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard.

accursed adj. Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune.
accusation n. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error.
accusatory adj. Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation.
accuse v. To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error.
accustom v. To make familiar by use.
acerbity n. Sourness, with bit erness and astringency.
acetate n. A salt of acetic acid.
acetic adj. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar.
ache v. To be in pain or distress. au
Achillean adj. Invulnerable. Không th b h y di t

abhorrence n. The act of detesting extremely. ghê t m

achromatic adj. Colorless, vô s c

abhorrent adj. Very repugnant; hateful. ghê t m

acid n. A sour substance. a-xít
acidify v. To change into acid. Hóa ra thành a-xit
acknowledge v. To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of.

abidance n. An abiding. l u l i
abject adj. Sunk to a low condition. hèn h
abjure v. To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath. nguy n b
able-bodied adj. Competent for physical service. có kh n ng-bodied
ablution n. A washing or cleansing, especial y of the body. l t m g i
abnegate v. To renounce (a right or privilege). t ch i

acknowledgment n. Recognition.


abominate v. To hate violently. ghê t m

acme n. The highest point, or summit. c c i m
acoustic adj. Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing.
acquaint v. To make familiar or conversant.
acquiesce v. To comply; submit.
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acquiescence n. Passive consent.
acquire v. To get as one's own.

abomination n. A very detestable act or practice. ghê t m

acquisition n. Anything gained, or made one's own, usually by effort or labor.

abnormal adj. Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. d th

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abominable adj. Very hateful. áng ghét

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acquit v. To free or clear, as from accusation.

aboriginal adj. Primitive; unsophisticated. nguyên th y

aborigines n. The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country. sinh v t b n

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acquittal n. A discharge from accusation by judicial action.

aboveboard adv. & adj. Without concealment, fraud, or trickery. công khai
abrade v. To wear away the surface or some part of by friction. làm x c
abrasion n. That which is rubbed off. mài
abridge v. To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles. tóm t t

acreage n. Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land. $
acrid adj. Harshly pungent or bit er. %
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acrimonious adj. Full of bit erness.
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abridgment n. A condensed form as of a book or play. rút g n

acrimony n. Sharpness or bit erness of speech or temper.

abrogate v. To abolish, repeal. bãi b
abrupt adj. Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. abrupt
abscess n. A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body. áp xe
abscission n. The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation. phép c t i
abscond v. To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest. b tr n
absence n. The fact of not being present or available. thi u
absent-minded adj. Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.
absolution n. Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses. tha t i


absolve v. To free from sin or its penalties. tha t i
absorb v. To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. hút
absorption n. The act or process of absorbing. absorption
abstain v. To keep oneself back (from doing or using something). kiêng khem
abstemious adj. Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food. i u
abstinence n. Self denial. s kiêng
abstruse adj. Dealing with matters dif icult to be understood. khó hi u
absurd adj. Inconsistent with reason or common sense. vô lý
abundant adj. Plentiful. d th a
abusive adj. Employing harsh words or ill treatment. l m d ng
abut v. To touch at the end or boundary line. ti p giáp
abyss n. Bottomless gulf. v c th m
academic adj. Of or pertaining to an academy, col ege, or university. gi ng viên

acquittance n. Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility.

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actionable adj. Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words.

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actuality n. Any reality.

actuary n. An officer, as of an insurance company, who calculates and states the risks and premiums.
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actuate v. To move or incite to action.
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acumen n. Quickness of intel ectual insight, or discernment; keenness of discrimination.
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acute adj. Having fine and penetrating discernment.
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adamant n. Any substance of exceeding hardness or impenetrability. c ng r n, r n nh kim c ng
addendum n. Something added, or to be added.
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addle v. To make inefficient or worthless; muddle.
adduce v. To bring forward or name for consideration. vi n d n
adhere v. To stick fast or together. $
adherence n. Attachment.
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adherent adj. Clinging or sticking fast.

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adjuration n. A vehement appeal. M t s kêu g i d d i
adjutant adj. Auxiliary. ph tá,

academy n. Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught. vi n hàn lâm
accede v. To agree. ng ý
accelerate v. To move faster. t ng t c
accept v. To take when offered. ch p nh n
access n. A way of approach or entrance; passage. s truy nh p
accessible adj. Approachable. có th ti p c n
accession n. Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government. s thâm nh p

accessory n. A person or thing that aids the principal agent. ph tùng
ti ng hoan hô
acclaim v. To utter with a shout.
accommodate v. To furnish something as a kindness or favor. i u ti t

administrator n. One who manages affairs of any kind. ng

adulterate v. To make impure by the admixture of other or baser ingredients.

accompaniment n. A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part.

adumbrate v. To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem.

accompanist n. One who or that which accompanies. (âm nh c) ng
accompany v. To go with, or be associated with, as a companion.
accomplice n. An associate in wrong-doing. k
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accomplish v. To bring to pass. hoàn thành
accordion n. A portable free-reed musical instrument. àn ccoc
accost v. To speak to.

advent n. The coming or arrival, as of any important change, event, state, or personage.
adverse adj. Opposing or opposed.
adversity n. Misfortune.
advert v. To refer incidentally. s nói n
advertiser n. One who advertises, especial y in newspapers. ng i qu ng cáo
advisory adj. Not mandatory. c v n,
advocacy n. The act of pleading a cause. l i bi n h c a lu t s ; s bào ch

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admissible adj. Having the right or privilege of entry.

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có th ch p nh n

admittance n. Entrance, or the right or permission to enter. s ti p nh n

admonish v. To warn of a fault. khi n trách
admonition n. Gentle reproof. s c nh cáo

ado n. unnecessary activity or ceremony. vi c làm
adoration n. Profound devotion. Hi n dâng Sâu s c,

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adroit adj. Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers.

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adulterant n. An adulterating substance.

account n. A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions.


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accouter v. To dress.

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adhesion n. The state of being attached or joined. s g n ch!t vào
adieu inter. Good-by; farewell. chào t bi t
adjacency n. The state of being adjacent.
adjacent n. That which is near or bordering upon.
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adjudge v. To award or bestow by formal decision.
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adjunct n. Something joined to or connected with another thing, but holding a subordinate place. cái ph vào

academician n. A member of an academy of literature, art, or science. vi n s

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advocate n. One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court. lu t s
aerial adj. Of, pertaining to, or like the air. anten

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aeronaut n. One who navigates the air, a balloonist.


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n. One chosen to act in place of another, in case of the absence or incapacity of that other. xen k

altercate v. To contend angrily or zealously in words.

aeronautics n. the art or practice of flying aircraft

alternate

aerostat n. A balloon or other apparatus floating in or sustained by the air.
aerostatics n. The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and
mechanical properties. nh"ng khí t nh h c
affable adj. Easy to approach.
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affect v. To act upon

alternative n. Something that may or must exist, be taken or chosen, or done instead of

affectation n. A studied or ostentatious pretense or attempt. s gi v , s gi bô, s làm ra v

altruist n. One who advocates or practices altruism.


affiliate n. Some auxiliary person or thing.

amalgam n. An alloy or union of mercury with another metal. (hoá

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altitude n. Vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea.

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alto n. The lowest or deepest female voice or part.
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altruism n. Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest.

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amalgamate v. To mix or blend together in a homogeneous body. tr n, pha tr n, tr n l n, h n h p, h p nh t

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affirmative adj. Answering yes; to a question at issue.

affix v. To fasten.


something else.

amateur adj. Practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession. tài t!; ng

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amatory adj. Designed to excite love. yêu

affluence n. A profuse or abundant supply of riches. s d i dào

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afire adv. & adj. On fire, literally or figuratively.
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afoot adv. In progress.
aforesaid adj. Said in a preceding part or before. ã nói trên, ã nói
afresh adv. Once more, after rest or interval.

ambiguous adj. Having a double meaning. không rõ ràng

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ambitious adj. Eagerly desirous and aspiring. #y tham v ng

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ambrosial adj. Divinely sweet, fragrant, or delicious. ngon

ambulance n. A vehicle fit ed for conveying the sick and wounded. xe c p c'u

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ambulate v. To walk about

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agglomerate v. To pile or heap together. tích t l i

ambush n. The act or state of lying concealed for the purpose of surprising or attacking the
enemy. s ph c kích

aggrandize v. To cause to appear greatly. làm to ra

ameliorate v. To relieve, as from pain or hardship c i thi n

aggravate v. To make heavier, worse, or more burdensome. làm n!ng thêm
aggravation n. The fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc.

amenable adj. Willing and ready to submit. áng ph i ch u
Americanism n. A peculiar sense in which an English word or phrase is used in the United

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aggregate n. The entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something. t%ng th
aggress v. To make the first attack.
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aggression n. An unprovoked attack. s xâm l &c
aggrieve v. To give grief or sorrow to. thi t h i
aghast adj. Struck with terror and amazement. kinh ng c, kinh hãi, kinh hoàng, th t kinh
agile adj. Able to move or act quickly, physical y, or mentally. nhanh nh n, nhanh nh u, l làng, lanh l
agitate v. To move or excite (the feelings or thoughts). lay ng, rung ng, làm rung chuy n, khích
agrarian adj. Pertaining to land, especial y agricultural land. ru ng
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amicable adj. Done in a friendly spirit. thân m t
amity n. Friendship. tình b n
amorous adj. Having a propensity for falling in love. a tình
amorphous adj. Without determinate shape. vô nh hình
amour n. A love-af air, especially one of an illicit nature. tình yêu
ampere n. The practical unit of electric-current strength. am-pe
ampersand n. The character &; and. ký hi u
amphibious adj. Living both on land and in water. l *ng c

n. An edifice of elliptical shape, constructed about a central open space or arena.
n. Largeness. biên
amply adv. Sufficiently. ampli

aide-de-camp n. An officer who receives and transmits the orders of the general.

amphitheater

ailment n. Slight sickness s


amplitude

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airy adj. Delicate, ethereal. thoáng khí
akin adj. Of similar nature or qualities. thân thu c
alabaster n. A white or delicately tinted fine-grained gypsum. c m th ch
alacrity n. Cheerful willingness. ho t bát(vui v )
albeit conj. Even though. m!c dù
albino n. A person with milky white skin and hair, and eyes with bright red pupil and usually pink iris. ng i b ch t ng
album n. A book whose leaves are so made to form paper frames for holding photographs or the like.
alchemy n. Chemistry of the middle ages, characterized by the pursuit of changing base
metals to gold. gi kim thu t
alcohol n. A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste. r &u c n
alcoholism n. A condition resulting from the inordinate or persistent use of alcoholic beverages. t nghi n r &u
alcove n. A covered recess connected with or at the side of a larger room. góc th t vào
alder n. Any shrub or small tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak family. cây tr n
judicial functions. pháp quan
aldermanship n. The dignity, condition, office, or term of office of an alderman. ch'c pháp quan trong th xã

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alias n. An assumed name. g i là
alien n. One who owes allegiance to a foreign government. ngo i ki u

amputate v. To remove by cut ing, as a limb or some portion of the body. c t c t
amusement n. Diversion. s gi i trí

anachronism n. Anything occurring or existing out of its proper time. s l+i th i

anagram n. The let ers of a word or phrase so transposed as to make a dif erent word or
phrase. phép o ch"
analogous adj. Corresponding (to some other) in certain respects, as in form, proportion,
relations. t $ng t
analogy n. Reasoning in which from certain and known relations or resemblance others
are formed. tính t $ng t
analyst n. One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method. ng i phân tích
analyze v. To examine minutely or critically. phân tích

anarchy n. Absence or utter disregard of government. tính tr ng vô chính ph
anatomy n. That branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms. gi i ph u h c
ancestry n. One's ancestors col ectively. t% tông(dòng h )
anecdote n. A brief account of some interesting event or incident. chuy n ti u lâm
anemia n. Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles. s thi u máu

alienable adj. Capable of being aliened or alienated, as lands. có th nh &ng l i

anemic adj. Affected with anemia. thi u máu

alienate v. To cause to turn away. làm xa lánh

anemometer n. An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of wind. phong v, bi u

alienation n. Estrangement. s xa lánh

anesthetic adj. Pertaining to or producing loss of sensation. ch t gây mê

anew adv. Once more. l#n n"a

angelic adj. Saintly. thiên th#n

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alkali n. Anything that will neutralize an acid, as lime, magnesia, etc. ki m

allay v. To calm the violence or reduce the intensity of; mitigate. gi m b t
allege v. To assert to be true, especial y in a formal manner, as in court. kh ng

Anglophobia n. Hatred or dread of England or of what is English. S Bài Anh

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Anglo-Saxon n. The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States,

alleviate v. To make less burdensome or less hard to bear. làm gi m b t

or India.
angular adj. Sharp-cornered. góc
anhydrous adj. Withered. Làm héo

alley n. A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like.

animadversion n. The utterance of criticism or censure. s khi n trách

allegory n. The set ing forth of a subject under the guise of another subject of aptly

suggestive likeness. bi u t &ng

ng i d o


alliance n. Any combination or union for some common purpose. liên minh

animadvert v. To pass criticism or censure. ch( trích

allot v. To assign a definite thing or part to a certain person. phân ph i

animalcule n. An animal of microscopic smallness.

allotment n. Portion. s phân công

animate v. To make alive. náo nhi t

allude v. To refer incidentally, or by suggestion. nói bóng gió
allusion n. An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it. s ám ch(
alluvion n. Flood. s b i

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ally n. A person or thing connected with another, usually in some relation of helpfulness. s liên k t
almanac n. A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain astronomical information
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aloof adv. Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others. xa xôi
altar n. Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned. bàn th
alter v. To make change in. thay %i
alteration n. Change or modification. s thay %i

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anathema n. Anything forbidden, as by social usage. l i nguy n r a

alderman n. A member of a municipal legislative body, who usually exercises also certain

aliment n. That which nourishes.

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ambidextrous adj. Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease.

affront n. An open insult or indignity.

afterthought n. A thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time.

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animosity n. Hatred. s thù

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annalist n. Historian. s- gia

annals n. A record of events in their chronological order, year by year. biên niên
annex v. To add or affix at the end. ph l c
annihilate v. To destroy absolutely. th tiêu


annotate v. To make explanatory or critical notes on or upon. chú thích
annual adj. Occurring every year. cây m t n m, Xu t hi n m t n m
annuity n. An annual allowance, payment, or income ph c p n m

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annunciation n. Proclamation. công b

appropriate adj. Suitable for the purpose and circumstances. gi"

anode n. The point where or path by which a voltaic current enters an electrolyte or the
like. c c d $ng
anonymous adj. Of unknown authorship. gi u tên

aqueduct n. A water-conduit, particularly one for supplying a community from a distance. c ng n c
aqueous adj. Of, pertaining to, or containing water. có n c
arbiter n. One chosen or appointed, by mutual consent of parties in dispute, to decide matters. tr ng tài

antagonism n. Mutual opposition or resistance of counteracting forces, principles, or

arbitrary adj. Fixed or done capriciously. chuyên quy n

persons. s

arbitrate v. To act or give judgment as umpire. làm tr ng tài

i kháng


Antarctic adj. Pertaining to the south pole or the regions near it. C c nam

arbor n. A tree. lùm cây

ante v. In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt. ti n !t tr c
antecede v. To precede. i tr c
antecedent n. One who or that which precedes or goes before, as in time, place, rank,
order, or causality. ti n

arboreal adj. Of or pertaining to a tree or trees. cây c i

arborescent adj. Having the nature of a tree. phân nhánh d ng cây
arboretum n. A botanical garden or place devoted to the cultivation of trees or shrubs. v

n $m cây

arboriculture n. The cultivation of trees or shrubs. ngh tr ng cây

antediluvian adj. Of or pertaining to the times, things, events before the great flood in the

arcade n. A vaulted passageway or street; a roofed passageway having shops, etc., opening from it. dãy cu n
archaic adj. Antiquated c% x a
archaism n. Obsolescence. S L i th i

days of Noah. tr c n n H ng th y

archangel n. An angel of high rank. thiên s'

antemeridian adj. Before noon.


anthology n. A col ection of extracts from the writings of various authors. tuy n t p

archbishop n. The chief of the bishops of an ecclesiastical province in the Greek, Roman,
and Anglican church. t%ng giám m c
archdeacon n. A high official administrator of the affairs of a diocese. phó giám m c
archaeology n. The branch of anthropology concerned with the systematic investigation of
the relics of man. kh o c%
archetype n. A prototype. khuôn m u

anthracite n. Hard coal. Than An-tra-xit

archipelago n. Any large body of water studded with islands, or the islands col ectively

antechamber n. A waiting room for those who seek audience. nhà tr

c

antedate v. To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one.

lùi ngày tháng

antemundane adj. Pertaining to time before the world's creation.
antenatal adj. Occurring or existing before birth. tr
anterior adj. Prior. phía tr

c khi sinh

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anteroom n. A room situated before and opening into another, usually larger. ti n s nh

themselves. qu#n o
ardent adj. Burning with passion. n ng cháy
ardor n. Intensity of passion or affection. s h ng hái
arid adj. Very dry. khô c.n
aristocracy n. A hereditary nobility xã h i quý t c

anthropology n. The science of man in general. nhân ch ng h c
anthropomorphous adj. Having or resembling human form. gi ng hình ng

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antic n. A grotesque, ludicrous, or fantastic action. h
Antichrist n. Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power. k ch ng Giê-xu, k thù c a Giê-xu
anticlimax

n. A gradual or sudden decrease in the importance or impressiveness of what is said.

s h t c c i m

anticyclone n. An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowing outward. xoáy ngh ch

aristocrat n. A hereditary noble or one nearly connected with nobility. ng

antidote n. Anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease, or the
like. thu c gi i c

armada n. A fleet of war-vessels. h m


antilogy n. Inconsistency or contradiction in terms or ideas. s mâu thu n c a hai ý t

armory n. An arsenal. kho v, khí
aroma n. An agreeable odor. h $ng th$m

antipathize v. To show or feel a feeling of antagonism, aversion, or dislike.

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armful n. As much as can be held in the arm or arms. ôm

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antiphon n. A response or alteration of responses, generally musical. bài thánh ca ,

arraign v. To cal into court, as a person indicted for crime, and demand whether he pleads

antiphony n. An anthem or other composition sung responsively.

guilty or not. bu c t i

antipodes n. A place or region on the opposite side of the earth. s
il p
antiquary n. One who collects and examines old things, as coins, books, medals, weapons, etc. nhà kh


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antiquate v. To make old or out of date.
antique adj. Pertaining to ancient times.

arrange v. To put in definite or proper order. thu x p
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arrangement n. The act of putting in proper order, or the state of being put in order. s s p !t
arrant adj. Notoriously bad. c c
arrear n. Something overdue and unpaid. arrear

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antiseptic n. Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactive micro-

arrival n. A coming to stopping-place or destination. s

organisms. thu

arrogant adj. Unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc. kiêu ng o

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arrogate v. To take, demand, or claim, especial y presumptuously or without reasons or
antispasmodic adj. Tending to prevent or relieve non-inflammatory spasmodic affections. thu c ch ng grounds. yêu sách ngang ng &c

co th t
Artesian well n. A very deep bored well. water rises due to underground pressure Gi ng phun
antislavery adj. Opposed to human slavery. ph n

antistrophe n. The inversion of terms in successive classes, as in “the home of joy” and

artful adj. Characterized by craft or cunning. có ngh thu t

“the joy of home”.

Arthurian adj. Pertaining to King Arthur, the real or legendary hero of British poetic story.

antitoxin n. A substance which neutralizes the poisonous products of micro-organisms. ch t kháng

c

artifice n. Trickery. k) x o

antonym n. A word directly opposed to another in meaning. t trái ngh a
anxious adj. Distressed in mind respecting some uncertain matter. lo l ng
apathy n. Insensibility to emotion or passionate feeling. s h h"ng

artless adj. Ingenuous. h n nhiên
ascendant adj. Dominant. uy th
ascension n. The act of rising. s lên cao
ascent n. A rising, soaring, or climbing. s lên
ascetic adj. Given to severe self-denial and practicing excessive abstinence and devotion. ng i kh% h nh
ascribe v. To assign as a quality or attribute. quy k t
asexual adj. Having no distinct sexual organs. vô tính
ashen adj. Pale. tái xám

askance adv. With a side or indirect glance or meaning. xiên
asperity n. Harshness or roughness of temper. s thô
aspirant n. One who seeks earnestly, as for advancement, honors, place. ng i mong m i

aperture n. Hole. kh u

apex n. The highest point, as of a mountain. (nh
aphorism n. Proverb. ng n ng"
apiary n. A place where bees are kept. nhà nuôi ong
apogee n. The climax. i m xa nh t
apology n. A disclaimer of intentional error or offense. s xin l+i
apostasy n. A total departure from one's faith or religion. s ly khai
apostate adj. False. ng i b i tín
apostle n. Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority. tông
apothecary n. One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions. ng
apotheosis n. Deification. s phong th#n
appall v. To fill with dismay or horror. / làm #y kinh s& hay rùng r&n
apparent adj. Easily understood. D dàng hi u
apparition n. Ghost.

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aspiration n. An earnest wish for that which is above one's present reach. khát v ng

i bán thu c

aspire v. To have an earnest desire, wish, or longing, as for something high and good, not mong m i
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appease v. To soothe by quieting anger or indignation. khuyên gi i
appellate adj. Capable of being appealed to. kháng án
appellation n. The name or title by which a particular person, class, or thing is cal ed. tên g i

append v. To add or attach, as something accessory, subordinate, or supplementary. n i vào
appertain v. To belong, as by right, fitness, association, classification, possession, or natural relation. thu
apposite adj. Appropriate. thích h&p
apposition n. The act of placing side by side, together, or in contact. s
ng v
appraise v. To estimate the money value of. nh giá
appreciable adj. Capable of being discerned by the senses or intel ect. có th

apprehend v. To make a prisoner of (a person) in the name of the law.
apprehensible adj. Capable of being conceived. có th hi u

approbation n. Sanction. s tán thành

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assailant n. One who attacks. ng i công kích
assassin n. One who kills, or tries to kill, treacherously or secretly. thích khách

assassinate v. To kill, as by surprise or secret assault, especially the killing of some eminent person. ám sát
assassination n. Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery. v ám sát
assay n. The chemical analysis or testing of an alloy ore. s phân tích
assent v. To express agreement with a statement or matter of opinion. tán thành
assess v. To determine the amount of (a tax or other sum to be paid). ánh giá
assessor n. An officer whose duty it is to assess taxes. b i th m
assets n. pl. Property in general, regarded as applicable to the payment of debts. nh"ng tài s n
assiduous adj. Diligent. chuyên c#n
assignee n. One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain property
and interests. ng i
&c y nhi m
assimilate v. To adapt. tiêu hóa

assonance n. Resemblance or correspondence in sound.
s trùng âm


balsam n. A medical preparation, aromatic and oily, used for healing. d#u th$m
banal adj. Commonplace. t nh t
barcarole n. A boat-song of Venetian gondoliers. khúc barcarole
barograph n. An instrument that registers graphical y and continuously the atmospheric
pressure. khí áp ký

assonant adj. Having resemblance of sound. ng âm
assonate v. To accord in sound, especial y vowel sound.
assuage v. To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe, as excitement, appetite, pain, or
disease. khuyên gi i
astringent adj. Harsh in disposition or character. ch t làm co

astute adj. Keen in discernment. s c s o

atheism n. The denial of the existence of God. thuy t vô th#n

barring prep. Apart from. s c n, Ngoài

athirst adj. Wanting water. khao khát

baritone adj. Having a register higher than bass and lower than tenor. baritôn

athwart adv. From side to side. ngang qua

bask v. To make warm by genial heat. t m n ng
bass adj. Low in tone or compass. á phi n than
baste v. To cover with melted fat, gravy, while cooking. khâu l &c
baton n. An official staff borne either as a weapon or as an emblem of authority or
privilege. g y

barometer n. An instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface. khí áp k

n. An apparatus for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, as for disinfection, inhalation, etc. máy phun
atone v. To make amends for. chu c l+i
atonement n. Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury. chu c l+i
atrocious adj. Outrageously or wantonly wicked, criminal, vile, or cruel. tàn b o
atrocity n. Great cruelty or reckless wickedness. s tàn b o
attaché n. A subordinate member of a diplomatic embassy. tùy viên s' quán
attest v. To certify as accurate, genuine, or true.

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attorney-general n. The chief law-officer of a government. ch


ng lý

auburn adj. Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair. màu nâu
audacious adj. Fearless. táo b o
audible adj. Loud enough to be heard. nghe &c

regiment. ti u oàn
batten n. A narrow strip of wood. cây òn tay
batter n. A thick liquid mixture of two or more materials beaten together, to be used in cookery. b t bánh
bauble n. A trinket. v t nh m n
bawl v. To proclaim by outcry. gào thét
beatify v. To make supremely happy. ban phúc lành
beatitude n. Any state of great happiness. h nh phúc

audition n. The act or sensation of hearing. s nghe
auditory adj. Of or pertaining to hearing or the organs or sense of hearing. ng

battalion n. A body of infantry composed of two or more companies, forming a part of a

beau n. An escort or lover.
becalm v. To make quiet.
beck v. To give a signal to, by nod or gesture. ra hi u
bedaub v. To smear over, as with something oily or sticky.
bedeck v. To cover with ornament. trang hoàng
bedlam n. Madhouse. nhà th $ng iên
befog v. To confuse. Nh m l n, !

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augment v. To make bigger. t ng lên

augur v. To predict. tiên oán
Augustinian adj. Pertaining to St. Augustine, his doctrines, or the religious orders cal ed
after him.

aura n. Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons tiên oán
aural adj. Of or pertaining to the ear. thính giác
auricle n. One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the veins. tai ngoài,

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autarchy n. Unrestricted power. S'c m nh Không gi i h n.

beget v. To produce by sexual generation. sinh ra
begrudge v. To envy one of the possession of. ghen t0
belate v. To delay past the proper hour. Ch m tr gi thích h&p qua
belay v. To make fast, as a rope, by winding round a cleat. s bu c (c t)
belie v. To misrepresent. Trình bày sai
believe v. To accept as true on the testimony or authority of others. tin

authentic adj. Of undisputed origin. xác th c

belittle v. To disparage. làm m t uy tín, làm bé i

authenticity n. The state or quality of being genuine, or of the origin and authorship

belle n. A woman who is a center of attraction because of her beauty, accomplishments,

etc. ng i p
bellicose adj. Warlike. hi u chi n

auricular adj. Of or pertaining to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of hearing. rãnh tai
auriferous adj. Containing gold. có vàng

aurora n. A luminous phenomenon in the upper regions of the atmosphere. r ng ông
auspice n. favoring, protecting, or propitious influence or guidance.
austere adj. Severely simple; unadorned. m b c

claimed. tính xác th

c

autobiography n. The story of one's life writ en by himself. t truy n

autocracy n. Absolute government. ch
chuyên ch
autocrat n. Any one who claims or wields unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence. nhà

belligerent adj. Manifesting a warlike spirit. bên tham chi n

c tài bemoan v. To lament than khóc

automaton n. Any living being whose actions are or appear to be involuntary or

benediction n. a solemn invocation of the divine blessing. s chúc phúc

mechanical. ô tô mát
autonomous adj. Self-governing. t tr

autonomy n. Self-government. s t tr
autopsy n. The examination of a dead body by dissection to ascertain the cause of death. s m% xác

benefactor n. A doer of kindly and charitable acts. ân nhân
benefice n. A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of divine
service. ti n thu nh p

autumnal adj. Of or pertaining to autumn. mùa thu

beneficial adj. Helpful. có l&i

auxiliary n. One who or that which aids or helps, especial y when regarded as subsidiary

beneficiary n. One who is lawfully entitled to the profits and proceeds of an estate or

or accessory.

beneficent adj. Characterized by charity and kindness. t thi n

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avalanche n. The fal or sliding of a mass of snow or ice down a mountain-slope, often
bearing with it rock. s l
avarice n. Passion for getting and keeping riches. tính hám l&i

aver v. To assert as a fact. xác nh n
averse adj. Reluctant. ch ng l i
aversion n. A mental condition of fixed opposition to or dislike of some particular thing. s ác c m
avert v. To turn away or aside. "
aviary n. A spacious cage or enclosure in which live birds are kept. chu ng chim
avidity n. Greediness. s thèm khát
avocation n. Diversion. vi c ph
avow v. To declare openly. th a nh n
awaken v. To arouse, as emotion, interest, or the like. th'c t(nh
awry adv. & adj. Out of the proper form, direction, or position. l ch
aye adv. An expression of assent. mãi mãi,
azalea n. A flowering shrub. cây + quyên
azure n. The color of the sky. màu xanh da tr i
Baconian adj. Of or pertaining to Lord Bacon or his system of philosophy.

benefit n. Helpful result. l&i ích
benevolence n. Any act of kindness or well-doing. lòng nhân t
benevolent adj. Loving others and actively desirous of their well-being. lòng nhân t
benign adj. Good and kind of heart. lòng nhân t
benignant adj. Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect. lòng nhân t

bacterium n. A microbe. vi khu n

betide v. To happen to or befall. x y ra
betimes adv. In good season or time. úng lúc
betroth v. To engage to marry. ính hôn

benignity n. Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner. lòng t t (r ng l &ng)

benison n. Blessing. i u h nh phúc

bequeath v. To give by will.
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bereave v. To make desolate with loneliness and grief. l y m t
berth n. A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc. c#u
beseech v. To implore. c#u xin, c u kh"n
beset v. To attack on all sides. vây quanh
besmear v. To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance. bôi b n
bestial adj. Animal. súc v t
bestrew v. To sprinkle or cover with things strewn. r c
bestride v. To get or sit upon astride, as a horse. c *i lên
bethink v. To remind oneself. ngh l i

badger v. To pester. Qu y r y N.
baffle v. To foil or frustrate. s ng n c n
bailiff n. An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment. viên chánh án tòa án t(nh

baize n. A single-colored napped woolen fabric used for table-covers, curtains, etc.
bale n. A large package prepared for transportation or storage.
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baleful adj. Malignant. Hi m

bevel n. Any inclination of two surfaces other than 90 degrees. góc xiên
bewilder v. To confuse the perceptions or judgment of. làm b i r i
bibliomania n. The passion for col ecting books. tính mê sách

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ballad n. Any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form.

betrothal n. Engagement to marry. h'a hôn


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bibulous adj. Fond of drinking. th m n c, Thích u ng
brittle adj. Fragile.
broach v. To mention, for the first time.
bide v. To await. &i th i c$
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biennial n. A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second. cây hai n m broadcast adj. Disseminated far and wide. phát thanh
bier n. A horizontal framework with two handles at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave. òn ám ma brogan n. A coarse, heavy shoe. giày thô, n!ng
brogue n. Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especial y that of the Irish people.
bigamist n. One who has two spouses at the same time. ng i có hai v&
brokerage n. The business of making sales and purchases for a commission; a broker. s môi gi
bigamy n. The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living. s l y hai v&

bromine n. A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic liquid element with a suf ocating odor.
bight n. A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-line. bight
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bilateral adj. Two-sided. hai bên

bronchitis n. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

bilingual adj. Speaking two languages. hai th' ti ng

bronchus n. Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs. !
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brooch n. An article of jewelry fastened by a hinged pin and hook on the underside. k p cài c% áo

biograph n. A bibliographical sketch or notice. M t b c h a hay chú ý th m#c
biography n. A writ en account of one's life, actions, and character. ti u sbiology n. The science of life or living organisms. sinh h c
biped n. An animal having two feet. . ng v t có hai chân

brotherhood n. Spiritual or social fel owship or solidarity.

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browbeat v. To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner. n t n
brusque adj. Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech. c c l c
buffoon n. A clown. anh h

bitterness n. Acridity, as to the taste. v

buffoonery n. Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc. trò h

ng

blasé adj. Sated with pleasure. / &c th a mãn v i i u thích thú
blaspheme v. To indulge in profane oaths. báng b%
blatant adj. Noisily or offensively loud or clamorous. ba hoa
blaze n. A vivid glowing flame. cháy b ng b ng
blazon v. To make widely or generally known. huy hi u
bleak adj. Desolate.
blemish n. A mark that mars beauty. nh &c i m

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bulbous adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb. có hình c#u
bullock n. An ox. bò thi n
bulrush n. Any one of various tal rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water. cây b hoàng
bulwark n. Anything that gives security or defense. b'c t

blithe adj. Joyous. vui t $i
blithesome adj. Cheerful.


blockade n. The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces. s phong t a
boatswain n. A subordinate officer of a vessel, who has general charge of the rigging,
anchors, etc.
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bodice n. A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist. áo che thân trên (áo lót)
bodily adj. Corporeal. ích thân (t t c )
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bole n. The trunk or body of a tree. Thân cây
bolero n. A Spanish dance, illustrative of the passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and singing. i u nh y
boll n. A round pod or seed-capsule, as a flax or cot on. trái ng h t c a bông v i; gai
bolster v. To support, as something wrong. tr c(g i)
bomb n. A hollow projectile containing an explosive material. bom
bombard v. To assail with any missile or with abusive speech. b n phá

ng thành,

bumper n. A cup or glass fil ed to the brim, especial y one to be drunk as a toast or health. cái c n
bumptious adj. Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit. kiêu c ng
bungle v. To execute clumsily. làm d i
buoyancy n. Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas. s n%i
buoyant adj. Having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat. n%i
bureau n. A chest of drawers for clothing, etc. v n phòng
bureaucracy n. Government by departments of men transacting particular branches of

public business. ch
quan liêu

burgess n. In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or
Virginia.

burgher n. An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, or corporate town. ng

i th tr n

burnish v. To make brilliant or shining. láng bóng

bursar n. A treasurer. th qu)
bustle v. To hurry.
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butte n. A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated. i có s n d c
buttress n. Any support or prop. tr c t
by-law n. A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like.
bombardier n. A person who has charge of mortars, bombs, and shells. " ,#
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bombast n. Inflated or extravagant language, especial y on unimportant subjects. l i nói khoa tr $ng cabal n. A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private
purpose. âm m u
boorish adj. Rude.
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cabalism n. Superstitious devotion to one's religion. thu t phù th y
bore v. To weary by tediousness or dullness. bu n chán
cabinet n. The body of men constituting the official advisors of the executive head of a
borough n. An incorporated vil age or town. thành ph
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bosom n. The breast or the upper front of the thorax of a human being, especial y of a woman. ng c
cacophony n. A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or
botanical adj. Connected with the study or cultivation of plants. th c v t h c
tones. câu nói ch i tai
botanize v. To study plant-life. nghiên c'u th c v t
cadaverous adj. Resembling a corpse.
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botany n. The science that treats of plants. th c v t h c
cadence n. Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and pace
bountiful adj. Showing abundance. phong phú
of marching troops. nh p
Bowdlerize v. To expurgate in editing (a literary composition) by omit ing words or
cadenza n. An embellishment or flourish, prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or instrument. khúc c t u
passages.
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bowler n. In cricket, the player who delivers the ball. cái m, qu d a
cajole v. To impose on or dupe by flattering speech. tán t(nh
boycott v. To place the products or merchandise of under a ban. s t y chay
cajolery n. Delusive speech. s tán t(nh
brae n. Hillside. d c (s n i)
calculable adj. That may be estimated by reckoning. có th tính &c
braggart n. A vain boaster. ng i khoác lác
calculus n. A concretion formed in various parts of the body resembling a pebble in
brandish v. To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear. s vung v y
hardness.
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bravado n. An aggressive display of boldness. s phách l i
callosity n. The state of being hard and insensible.
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callow adj. Without experience of the world.
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bray n. A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn. kêu be be
calorie n. Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade. calo
braze v. To make of or ornament with brass. /
calumny n. Slander. l i vu kh ng
brazier n. An open pan or basin for holding live coals. lò than h ng (ng i làm
ng)
Calvary n. The place where Christ was crucified. Ch+ n$i Christ
&c óng anh vào thánh giá
breach n. The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation. s xâm ph m

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breech n. The buttocks.

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bridle n. The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins. lên m!t
brigade n. A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments. l" oàn
brigadier n. General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a

major-general. l" oàn tr ng
brigand n. One who lives by robbery and plunder. quân c

p

brimstone n. Sulfur. diêm sinh (l u hu1nh)

brine n. Water saturated with salt. n c mu i
bristle n. One of the coarse, stif hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc. d ng 'ng lên
Britannia n. The United Kingdom of Great Britain.

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Calvinize v. To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism Giáo phái tin lành.

brethren n. pl. Members of a brotherhood, gild, profession, association, or the like.
bric-a-brac n. Objects of curiosity or for decoration. Nh ng

Calvinism n. The system of doctrine taught by John Calvin.

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came n. A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for fastening panes in stained-glass windows.
cameo n. Any small engraved or carved work in relief.
campaign n. A complete series of connected military operations. chi n d ch
Canaanite n. A member of one of the three tribes that dwelt in the land of Canaan, or

western Palestine.

canary adj. Of a bright but delicate yel ow. chim b ch y n
candid adj. Straightforward. th t thà
candor n. The quality of frankness or outspokenness. ngay th ng
canine adj. Characteristic of a dog.
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cant v. To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity.
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cantonment n. The part of the town or district in which the troops are quartered. s

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vùng dân c

capacious adj. Roomy. r ng

chronology n. The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and
arrangement of events. biên niên h c
chronometer n. A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision.

capitulate v. To surrender or stipulate terms.

circulate v. To disseminate. l u thông

caprice n. A whim. 2
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captious adj. Hypercritical. hay b t b
captivate v. To fascinate, as by excel ence. eloquence, or beauty. quy n r,
carcass n. The dead body of an animal. xác (khung)
cardiac adj. Pertaining to the heart. thu c tr& tim

circumference n. The boundary-line of a circle.
circumlocution n. Indirect or roundabout expression. l


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citadel n. Any strong fortress.
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caret n. A sign (^) placed below a line, indicating where omit ed words, etc., should be inserted.
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claimant n. One who makes a claim or demand, as of right.
clairvoyance n. Intuitive sagacity or perception. kh n ng nhìn th u

clamorous adj. Urgent in complaint or demand.
clan n. A tribe. th t c,
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caricature n. a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or


distorted. bi m h a

carnage n. Massacre. s tàn sát
carnal adj. Sensual. xác th t, Ham khoái l c
carnivorous adj. Eating or living on flesh. loài n th t
carouse v. To drink deeply and in boisterous or jovial manner. loài n th t
carrion n. Dead and putrefying flesh. xác ch t

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clangor n. Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor. Vi c kêu lách cách hay m t s g i
chuông, k t nh"ng cánh tay, nh"ng dây chuy n, hay nh"ng cái chuông;
clarify v. To render intelligible.
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classify v. To arrange in a class or classes on the basis of observed resemblance; and differences. phân lo i
clearance n. A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the

cartilage n. An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence. s n
cartridge n. A charge for a firearm, or for blasting. ng (h p)


caste n. The division of society on artificial grounds. ng c p
castigate v. To punish. tr ng ph t
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casualty n. A fatal or serious accident or disaster.
cataclysm n. Any overwhelming flood of water. i h ng th y,
cataract n. Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness. thác n c
catastrophe n. Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity. tai $ng
cathode n. The negative pole or electrode of a galvanic battery. c c âm

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close-hauled adj. Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible. có bu m ón sát h

ng gió nh t

clothier n. One who makes or sel s cloth or clothing. th& d t v i

clumsy adj. Awkward of movement. v ng v , $
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coagulate v. To change into a clot or a jel y, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a
ferment.
coagulant adj. Producing coagulation. ch t làm ông
coalescence n. The act or process of coming together so as to form one body,
combination, or product. s k t t

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cat-o-nine-tails n. An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for

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clemency n. Mercy. lòng nhân t
clement adj. Compassionate.

Catholicism n. The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church. / o Thiên Chúa

flogging in the army and navy.

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cardinal adj. Of prime or special importance. giáo ch

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cipher v. To calculate arithmetically. (also a noun meaning zero or nothing) ký s

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coddle v. To treat as a baby or an invalid. chi u chu ng
codicil n. A supplement adding to, revoking, or explaining in the body of a will. b n b% sung vào t di chúc
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censor n. An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication. ng i ki m duy t cogent adj. Appealing strongly to the reason or conscience. v"ng ch c; có s'c thuy t ph c (l p lu n...)
cognate adj. Akin. cùng ngu n,
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cognizant adj. Taking notice. hi u bi t
census n. An official numbering of the people of a country or district.
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centenary adj. Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years. l k2 ni m m t tr m n m
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coincide v. To correspond.
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coincidence n. A circumstance so agreeing with another: often implying accident. s trùng kh p, s trùng nhau
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collaborate v. To labor or cooperate with another or others, especially in literary or scientific pursuits.
ceremonious adj. Observant of ritual. nghi l
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colleague n. An associate in professional employment.
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collective adj. Consisting of a number of persons or objects considered as gathered into a
chameleon adj. Changeable in appearance. con t c kè,
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chancery n. A court of equity, as distinguished from a common-law court. tòa i pháp
collector n. One who makes a col ection, as of objects of art, books, or the like. ng i thu th p, ng i s u t#m; ng i thu (thu , ti n...)
chaos n. Any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion. s h+n lo n
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causal adj. Indicating or expressing a cause.
caustic adj. Sarcastic and severe.
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characteristic n. A distinctive feature.
charlatan n. A quack. k b t tài mà hay loè b p
chasm n. A yawning hollow, as in the earth's surface.
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chattel n. Any article of personal property.
check v. To hold back. '"
chiffon n. A very thin gauze used for trimmings, evening dress, etc.
chivalry n. The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices. phong cách hi p s
cholera n. An acute epidemic disease.
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choral adj. Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir. bài thánh ca
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colloquial adj. Pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary.
colloquialism n. Form of speech used only or chiefly in conversation.

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commentary n. A series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work. l
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christen v. To name in baptism.

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characterize v. To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities.

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commission v. To empower. y nhi m
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commodity n. Something that is bought and sold.
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conformance n. The act or state or conforming. s phù h&p
comparative adj. Relative. d ng so sánh
conformable adj. Harmonious. h&p v i, phù h&p v i, thích h&p v i, úng v i, theo úng
comparison n. Examination of two or more objects with reference to their likeness or
conformation n. General structure, form, or outline. hình th , hình dáng, th c u t o
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conformity n. Correspondence in form, manner, or use.

compensate v. To remunerate.
confront v. To encounter, as dif iculties or obstacles.
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coniferous adj. Cone-bearing trees. (th c v t h c) có qu nón; (thu c) lo i tùng bách
complacence n. Satisfaction with one's acts or surroundings. s b.ng lòng, s v a ý
conjecture n. A guess. S ph ng oán
complacent adj. Pleased or satisfied with oneself. t mãn
complaisance n. Politeness.
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conjugal adj. Pertaining to marriage, marital rights, or married persons. v& ch ng
complaisant adj. Agreeable.
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complement v. To make complete.
complex adj. Complicated. ph'c ch t
conjugation n. The state or condition of being joined together. k t h&p
compliant adj. Yielding.
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complicate v. To make complex, dif icult, or hard to deal with. làm ph'c t p
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committal n. The act, fact, or result of commit ing, or the state of being

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connote v. To mean; signify.

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connubial adj. Pertaining to marriage or matrimony. hôn nhân

component n. A constituent element or part.
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conquer v. To overcome by force. chi n th ng

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comprehensible adj. Intelligible. có th lý gi i
comprehension n. Ability to know. s hi u
comprehensive adj. Large in scope or content. toàn di n

compress v. To press together or into smaller space. -! compressible adj. Capable of being pressed into smaller compass. ch u nén
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comprise v. To consist of. g m có
compulsion n. Coercion. s ép bu c
compulsory adj. Forced. b t bu c

compunction n. Remorseful feeling.
compute v. To ascertain by mathematical calculation.
concede v. To surrender. th a nh n,
conceit n. Self-flat ering opinion. kiêu ng o
conceive v. To form an idea, mental image or thought of. ngh , hi u, quan i m c, nh n th
concerto n. A musical composition. công-xéc-tô
concession n. Anything granted or yielded, or admit ed in response to a demand, petition,
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conciliate v. To obtain the friendship of. dung hòa
conciliatory adj. Tending to reconcile. hòa gi i

conclusive adj. Sufficient to convince or decide. cu i cùng
concord n. Harmony. s hòa h&p
concordance n. Harmony. s hòa h&p
concur v. To agree. tán thành
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conscious adj. Aware that one lives, feels, and thinks. có ý th'c
conscript v. To force into military service. tân binh
consecrate v. To set apart as sacred. hi n dâng
consecutive adj. Following in uninterrupted succession. liên ti p
consensus n. A col ective unanimous opinion of a number of persons. s
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conservatism n. Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things. ch ngh a b o th
conservative adj. Adhering to the existing order of things. b o th
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consignee n. A person to whom goods or other property has been entrusted. ng i nh n
consignor n. One who entrusts. ng i g-i
consistency n. A state of permanence. 2
console v. To comfort. bàn i u khi n
consolidate v. To combine into one body or system. c ng c
consonance n. The state or quality of being in accord with. s hòa h&p
consonant adj. Being in agreement or harmony with. ph âm
consort n. A companion or associate. k t h&p
conspicuous adj. Clearly visible. n%i b t
conspirator n. One who agrees with others to cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful purpose.
conspire v. To plot. âm m u
constable n. An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace. c nh sát b o trì hoà bình
constellation n. An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars.

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concurrent adj. Occurring or acting together. trùng h&p

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concussion n. A violent shock to some organ by a fal or a sudden blow. s rung chuy n, s ch n ng
condensation n. The act or process of making dense or denser.
condense v. To abridge= tóm t t !c l i
condescend v. To come down voluntarily to equal terms with inferiors. h c
condolence n. Expression of sympathy with a person in pain, sorrow, or misfortune. l i chia bu n
conduce v. To bring about.
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conduit n. A means for conducting something, particularly a tube, pipe, or passageway for
a fluid. ng d n

constituency n. The inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body. c- tri

confectionery n. The candy col ectively that a confectioner makes or sel s, as candy. c-a hàng bánh k o

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consulate n. The place in which a consul transacts official business. lãnh s quán
constituent n. One who has the right to vote at an election.

consummate v. To bring to completion. hoàn thành


consumption n. Gradual destruction, as by burning, eating, etc., or by using up, wearing
out, etc. tiêu th
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confederacy n. A number of states or persons in compact or league with each other, as for
mutual aid. s liên minh

contaminate v. To pollute. làm b n

confederate n. One who is united with others in a league, compact, or agreement. liên minh

contemporaneous adj. Living, occurring, or existing at the same time. cùng th i

confer v. To bestow. bàn b c
conferee n. A person with whom another confers. ng i d h i ngh
confessor n. A spiritual advisor. ng i x ng t i
confidant n. One to whom secrets are entrusted. ng i thân tín
confide v. To reveal in trust or confidence. tin c n
confidence n. The state or feeling of trust in or reliance upon another. s tin c y
confident adj. Assured. ng i tin c y

contemporary adj. Living or existing at the same time.


confinement n. Restriction within limits or boundaries. s giam c#m

contemplate v. To consider thoughtfully.
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contemptible adj. Worthy of scorn or disdain. áng khinh

contemptuous adj. Disdainful. coi th ng
contender n. One who exerts oneself in opposition or rivalry.

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contiguity n. Proximity. k nhau

contiguous adj. Touching or joining at the edge or boundary.
continence n. Self-restraint with respect to desires, appetites, and passion. ti t d c


cosmography n. The science that describes the universe, including astronomy,

contingency n. Possibility of happening. s ng u nhiên
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cosmopolitan adj. Common to all the world.

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cosmopolitanism n. A cosmopolitan character.

continuous adj. Connected, extended, or prolonged without separation or interruption of
sequence. liên t c
contort v. To twist into a misshapen form. v!n xo n
contraband n. Trade forbidden by law or treaty. s buôn l u

contradiction n. The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said. s mâu thu n, s trái
ng &c

cosmos n. The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and
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contradictory adj. Inconsistent with itself. mâu thu n

counterfeit adj. Made to resemble something else. gi m o

contraposition n. A placing opposite. s t $ng ph n

counterpart n. Something taken with another for the completion of either. b n sao

contravene v. To prevent or obstruct the operation of. mâu thu n v i

countervail v. To offset. ph n

contribution n. The act of giving for a common purpose. óng góp

counting-house n. A house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping,

contributor n. One who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose. ng

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counter-claim n. A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintif . s ph n t , s ki n ch ng l i

counteract v. To act in opposition to.
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countryman n. A rustic.

contrivance n. The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a
special purpose. s trù li u
contrive v. To manage or carry through by some device or scheme. people trù tính
control v. To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over. i u khi n
control er n. One who or that which regulates or directs. ng i
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contuse v. To bruise by a blow, either with or without the breaking of the skin.
contusion n. A bruise. x $ng d p
convalesce v. To recover after a sickness.
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courageous adj. Brave.
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courser n. A fleet and spirited horse. ng a ua
courtesy n. Politeness originating in kindness and exercised habitually. s l ch s
covenant n. An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties. hi p c
covert adj. Concealed, especial y for an evil purpose. hang %
covey n. A flock of quails or partridges. /àn nh"ng chim cun cút hay nh"ng gà gô
cower v. To crouch down tremblingly, as through fear or shame. thu mình l i
coxswain n. One who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship's boat and its

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crag n. A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge. núi á hi m tr

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convalescent adj. Recovering health after sickness. ang l i s'c, ang h i ph c (sau khi m) crass adj. Coarse or thick in nature or structure, as opposed to thin or fine. #n n
convene v. To summon or cause to assemble. h i h p
craving n. A vehement desire. khao khát
convenience n. Fitness, as of time or place. ti n nghi
creak n. A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound. c t k t

converge v. To cause to incline and approach nearer together. h i t
creamery n. A butter-making establishment. c-a hàng bán kem b$
convergent adj. Tending to one point. ng qui
creamy adj. Resembling or containing cream. có nhi u kem
conversant adj. Thoroughly informed. thân m t
credence n. Belief. lòng tin
conversion n. Change from one state or position to another, or from one form to another. s chuy n %i credible adj. Believable. tin &c
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convex adj. Curving like the segment of the globe or of the surface of a circle.
creed n. A formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief. tín ng *ng
conveyance n. That by which anything is transported. s chuyên ch
crematory adj. A place for cremating dead bodies. lò h a táng
convivial adj. Devoted to feasting, or to good-fel owship in eating or drinking. vui v
crevasse n. A deep crack or fissure in the ice of a glacier. ch+ n't sâu trên m!t b ng
convolution n. A winding motion.
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criterion n. A standard by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusion. tiêu chu n
convoy n. A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation. s h t ng
critique n. A criticism or critical review. bài phê bình
convulse v. To cause spasms in. làm náo ng
crockery n. Earthenware made from baked clay.
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convulsion n. A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body. ch n ng

crucible n. A trying and purifying test or agency. lò luy n
copious adj. Plenteous. phong phú
crusade n. Any concerted movement, vigorously prosecuted, in behalf of an idea or
coquette n. A flirt. ng i àn bà hay làm dáng
principle. tham gia chi n d ch
cornice n. An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling. mái ua
crustacean adj. Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish, etc. ng v t v giáp
cornucopia n. The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity. kho hàng l n
crustaceous adj. Having a crust-like shell. có v , có mai
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coronation n. The act or ceremony of crowning a monarch. l% lên ngôi; l% &ng quang; l%

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coronet n. Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank
less than sovereign. m, mi n nh
corporal adj. Belonging or relating to the body as opposed to the mind. kh n thánh
corporate adj. Belonging to a corporation. t p oàn
corporeal adj. Of a material nature; physical. (th thu t) m t- cung kinh i n
corps n. A number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together. oàn
corpse n. A dead body. xác ch t
corpulent adj. Obese. m p m p
corpuscle n. A minute particle of matter. ti u th
correlate v. To put in some relation of connection or correspondence. t $ng quan
correlative adj. Mutually involving or implying one another. có liên quan

corrigible adj. Capable of reformation. có th s-a ch"a

corroborate v. To strengthen, as proof or conviction. ch'ng th c
corroboration n. Confirmation. s ch'ng th c

corrode v. To ruin or destroy little by little. n mòn
corrosion n. Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration. s n mòn
corrosive n. That which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration. ch t n mòn
corruptible adj. Open to bribery. d mua chu c
corruption n. Loss of purity or integrity. s m c nát

cosmetic adj. Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especial y the complexion. m) ph m
cosmic adj. Pertaining to the universe. v, tr
cosmogony n. A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe. ngu n g c v, tr

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cull v. To pick or sort out from the rest. s ch n l c
culpable adj. Guilty. có t i

culprit n. A guilty person. k có t i

culvert n. Any artificial covered channel for the passage of water through a bank or under
a road, canal.
cupidity n. Avarice. con trai th#n V N"
curable adj. Capable of being remedied or corrected. ch"a &c
curator n. A person having charge as of a library or museum. ph trách th vi n hay nhà b o tàng
curio n. A piece of bric-a-brac. v t hi m
cursive adj. Writing in which the let ers are joined together. vi t th o
cursory adj. Rapid and superficial. v i vàng
curt adj. Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act or expression.
curtail v. To cut off or cut short. rút ng n

curtsy n. A downward movement of the body by bending the knees.
cycloid adj. Like a circle.
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cygnet n. A young swan.
cynical adj. Exhibiting moral skepticism. hoài nghi
cynicism n. Contempt for the opinions of others and of what others value.
cynosure n. That to which general interest or attention is directed.
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deist n. One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation. ng
deity n. A god, goddess, or divine person. th#n
deject v. To dishearten.
dejection n. Melancholy. th t v ng
delectable adj. Delightful to the taste or to the senses. thích thú

darkling adv. Blindly. m t i
Darwinism n. The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of
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dastard n. A base coward. k hèn nhát
datum n. A premise, starting-point, or given fact. ph#n t- d" li u
dauntless adj. Fearless. kiên c ng
delectation n. Delight. s thú v
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delicacy n. That which is agreeable to a fine taste. duyên dáng
death's-head n. A human skul as a symbol of death. #u lâu

debase v. To lower in character or virtue. gi m giá tr
debatable adj. Subject to contention or dispute. có th tranh lu n
debonair adj. Having gentle or courteous bearing or manner. vui v
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decagram n. A weight of 10 grams. tr ng l ng 10 gam,
decaliter n. A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters.

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delude v. To mislead the mind or judgment of. ánh l a
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decameter n. A length of ten meters. êcamét
decamp v. To leave suddenly or unexpectedly. b tr n
decapitate v. To behead. chém #u
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demonstrable adj. Capable of positive proof.

deceitful adj. Fraudulent. d i trá


demonstrate v. To prove indubitably.

deceive v. To mislead by or as by falsehood. l a d i
decency n. Moral fitness. l
decent adj. Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress. 'ng n
deciduous adj. Falling off at maturity as petals after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc.
decimal adj. Founded on the number 10. s th p phân
decimate v. To destroy a measurable or large proportion of. tàn sát
decipher v. To find out the true words or meaning of, as something hardly legible. s gi i mã
decisive ad. Conclusive. quy t nh

demonstrative adj. Inclined to strong exhibition or expression of feeling or thoughts.

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declarative adj. Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation. t

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declension n. The change of endings in nouns and adj. to express their different relations of gender. bi n cách
decorate v. To embellish.
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decorous adj. Suitable for the occasion or circumstances.
decoy n. Anything that allures, or is intended to allures into danger or temptation. c m b y
decrepit adj. Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity. suy y u
dedication n. The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or
cause. s hi n dâng
deduce v. To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or
principles. suy di n
deface v. To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of.
m t m t,
defalcate v. To cut off or take away, as a part of something.
defamation n. Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another. l i nói x
defame v. To slander. nói x u
default n. The neglect or omission of a legal requirement. v ng m!t

defendant n. A person against whom a suit is brought. ng i b ki n

denominator n. Part of a fraction which expresses the number of equal parts into which
the unit is divided. m u s

denote v. To designate by word or mark. ký hi u
denouement n. That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up.

denounce v. To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or
odium. t cáo
dentifrice n. Any preparation used for cleaning the teeth. thu c ánh r ng

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deplore v. To regard with grief or sorrow.
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deposition n. Testimony legally taken on interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as
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depository n. A place where anything is kept in safety.
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depreciate v. To lessen the worth of.

definite adj. Having an exact signification or positive meaning. xác


depreciation n. A lowering in value or an underrating in worth.

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defensive adj. Carried on in resistance to aggression. s phòng th
defer v. To delay or put off to some other time.
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judgment. s tuân theo
defiant adj. Characterized by bold or insolent opposition. khiêu khích
deficiency n. Lack or insufficiency. s thi u h t
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deflect v. To cause to turn aside or downward. làm l ch
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deform v. To disfigure. bi n d ng
deformity n. A disfigurement. d d ng

defraud v. To deprive of something dishonestly. l a g t
defray v. To make payment for. thanh toán
degeneracy n. A becoming worse. s thoái hóa
degenerate v. To become worse or inferior. thoái hóa
degradation n. Diminution, as of strength or magnitude. s gi m ph m c p

degrade v. To take away honors or position from. gi m sút
dehydrate v. To deprive= t c o t of water. kh- n c
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denominate v. To give a name or epithet to.

declamatory adj. A full and formal style of utterance.

defensible adj. Capable of being maintained or justified. phòng th

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denizen n. Inhabitant.

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depth n. Deepness. chi u sâu
derelict adj. Neglectful of obligation.

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derision n. Ridicule. s ch nh o
derivation n. That process by which a word is traced from its original root or primitive form

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derive v. To deduce, as from a premise.

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derrick n. An apparatus for hoisting and swinging great weights.

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descendant n. One who is descended lineally from another, as a child, grandchild, etc. con cháu
descendent adj. Proceeding downward. con cháu
descent n. The act of moving or going downward. s xu ng
descry v. To discern= nh n rõ. nh n ra
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desert v. To abandon without regard to the welfare of the abandoned
desiccant n. Any remedy which, when applied externally, dries up or absorbs moisture, as
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desperado n. One without regard for law or life. k li u l nh
desperate adj. Resorted to in a last extremity, or as if prompted by utter despair. tuy t v ng
despicable adj. Contemptible= áng khinh. áng khinh
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despond v. To lose spirit, courage, or hope. s n n lòng
despondent adj. Disheartened. th t v ng
despot n. An absolute and irresponsible monarch. nhà c tài
despotism n. Any severe and strict rule in which the judgment of the governed has lit le or
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destitute adj. Poverty-stricken.

desultory adj. Not connected with what precedes. r i r c
deter v. To frighten away. ng n c n

diplomat n. A representative of one sovereign state at the capital or court of another.
diplomatic adj. Characterized by special tact in negotiations.
diplomatist n. One remarkable for tact and shrewd management.

disagree v. To be opposite in opinion.
disallow v. To withhold permission or sanction.
disappear v. To cease to exist, either actually or for the time being. bi n m t

disappoint v. To fail to fulfill the expectation, hope, wish, or desire of. th t v ng
disapprove v. To regard with blame. không tán thành
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detest v. To dislike or hate with intensity. ghét
detract v. To take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation. l y i
detriment n. Something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss. s thi t h i

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disavow v. To disclaim responsibility for.
disavowal n. Denial. s t ch i
disbeliever n. One who refuses to believe. ng

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discolor v. To stain.
discomfit v. To put to confusion.
discomfort n. The state of being positively uncomfortable.
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disconsolate adj. Grief-stricken.
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determinate adj. Definitely limited or fixed. xác
determination n. The act of deciding. s xác

running together the sounds.

disciplinary adj. Having the nature of systematic training or subjection to authority. k2 lu t;

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diphthong n. The sound produced by combining two vowels in to a single syl able or

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discredit v. To injure the reputation of.
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discriminate v. To draw a distinction. phân bi t


mechanical work. s khéo tay

discursive adj. Passing from one subject to another.
discussion n. Debate.

diabolic adj. Characteristic of the devil. Có tính ma qu(

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dishabille n. Undress or negligent attire.
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dishonest adj. Untrustworthy.
dialogue n. A formal conversation in which two or more take part. s
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disillusion v. To disenchant.
diaphanous adj. Transparent= Trong su t. vô cùng m ng và trong su t
disinfect v. To remove or destroy the poison of infectious or contagious diseases.
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diatomic adj. Containing only two atoms= nguyên t!. có hai nguyên tnhi m nh"ng b nh truy n nhi m ( &
diatribe n. A bitter or malicious criticism. l i công kích
disinfectant n. A substance used to destroy the germs of infectious diseases.
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dictum n. A positive utterance.
disinherit v. To deprive of an inheritance.
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disinterested adj. Impartial.

difference n. Dissimilarity in any respect.
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dislocate v. To put out of proper place or order.
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disparage v. To regard or speak of slightingly.
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differential adj. Distinctive.

differentiate v. To acquire a distinct and separate character.

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diffident adj. Affected or possessed with self-distrust. r t rè
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digress v. To turn aside from the main subject and for a time dwell on some incidental
matter. l c

dispel v. To drive away by or as by scat ering in dif erent directions. +
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dilatory adj. Tending to cause delay. ch m tr

disputation n. Verbal controversy.

dilemma n. A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is

disqualify v. To debar.

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diligence n. Careful and persevering effort to accomplish what is undertaken.
diminution n. Reduction. s gi m b t

dimly adv. Obscurely. l m

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disregard v. To take no notice of.


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dilute v. To make more fluid or less concentrated by admixture with something. pha loãng

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dilate v. To enlarge in all directions. m r ng ra

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disreputable adj. Dishonorable or disgraceful.

disrepute n. A bad name or character.

disrobe v. To unclothe. c i áo
disrupt v. To burst or break asunder. phá v*
dissatisfy v. To displease. làm b t mãn
dissect v. To cut apart or to pieces. m% x

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donee n. A person to whom a donation is made. ng i &c t!ng
donor n. One who makes a donation or present. ng i t!ng
dormant adj. Being in a state of or resembling sleep. xà ngang
doublet n. One of a pair of like things.
doubly adv. In twofold degree or extent. g p hai
dowry n. The property which a wife brings to her husband in marriage. c a h i môn
drachma n. A modern and an ancient Greek coin. ng -rac-ma
dragnet n. A net to be drawn along the bottom of the water. l i kéo, l i vét (b t cá, b y chim...)
dragoon n. In the British army, a cavalryman. ,

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drainage n. The means of draining collectively, as a system of conduits, trenches, pipes,

dissection n. The act or operation of cut ing in pieces, specifically of a plant or an animal. S m% x
dissemble v. To hide by pretending something dif erent. che gi u

disseminate v. To sow or scat er abroad, as seed is sown. phân tán

dissension n. Angry or violent dif erence of opinion. b t
dissent n. Disagreement. s b t ng ý ki n
dissentient n. One who disagrees. ng

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dissentious adj. Contentious.
dissertation n. Thesis. lu n v n

disservice n. An ill turn. hành
dissever v. To divide.
dissimilar adj. Different. khác

etc.

dissipate v. To disperse or disappear. tiêu tán,

dramatist n. One who writes plays.
dramatize v. To relate or represent in a dramatic or theatrical manner. so

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drought n. Dry weather, especial y when so long continued as to cause vegetation to
wither. s khô h n
drowsy adj. Heavy with sleepiness.
drudgery n. Hard and constant work in any menial or dull occupation. công vi c n!ng nh c
dubious adj. Doubtful= Nghi ng . áng ng

dissipation n. The state of being dispersed or scat ered.

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dissolve v. To liquefy or soften, as by heat or moisture.
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dissonant adj. Harsh or disagreeable in sound. ngh ch âm
dissuade v. To change the purpose or alter the plans of by persuasion, counsel, or
pleading. khuyên can
dissuasion n. The act of changing the purpose of or altering the plans of through
persuasion, or pleading. s khuyên can

duckling n. A young duck.

disyllable n. A word of two syllables. t hai âm

distemper n. A disease= b nh or malady= b nh t t.

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distensible adj. Capable of being stretched out or expanded in every direction. có th c ng ra m i ph
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ductile adj. Capable of being drawn out, as into wire or a thread. d kéo s&i
duet n. A composition for two voices or instruments. b n uê
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dutiful adj. Obedient. hi u th o

distinction n. A note or designation of honor, officially recognizing superiority or success in

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dutiable adj. Subject to a duty, especial y a customs duty. ph i óng thu

distiller n. One occupied in the business of distilling alcoholic liquors.

velocity of 1 cm/s.

earnest adj. Ardent in spirit and speech.

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distrust n. Lack of confidence in the power, wisdom, or good intent of any person.
disunion n. Separation of relations or interests. chia r3

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eatable adj. Edible.

distraught adj. Bewildered. r i lo n tinh th#n

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diverse adj. Capable of various forms.
diversion n. Pastime.
diversity n. Dissimilitude. tính a d ng
divert v. To turn from the accustomed course or a line of action already established.
divertible adj. Able to be turned from the accustomed course or a line of action already established. Có th làm tr ch h
divest v. To strip, specifically of clothes, ornaments, or accouterments or disinvestment. c i qu#n áo

eclipse n. The obstruction of a heavenly body by its entering into the shadow of another
body. s che khu t

divination n. The pretended forecast of future events or discovery of what is lost or hidden. thu t bói toán

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divulge v. To tell or make known, as something previously private or secret. ti t l
divulgence n. A divulging. s ti t l
docile adj. Easy to manage. ngoan ngoãn
docket n. The registry of judgments of a court.

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dogma n. A statement of religious faith or duty formulated by a body claiming authority
dogmatic adj. Making statements without argument or evidence.

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donate v. To bestow as a gift, especially for a worthy cause.
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effluvium n. A noxious or ill-smelling exhalation from decaying or putrefying matter.

dominance n. Ascendancy= Th l c. u th
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doleful adj. Melancholy= N i u s u. bu n r#u
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domain n. A sphere or field of action or interest. t ai tài s n, dinh c$, ru ng n $ng nhà c-a
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ecstasy n. Rapturous excitement or exaltation. tr ng thái ngây ng t
ecstatic adj. Enraptured= làm vô cùng thích thú.
edible adj. Suitable to be eaten. n &c
edict n. That which is uttered or proclaimed by authority as a rule of action. s c l nh
edify v. To build up, or strengthen, especial y in morals or religion. )
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editorial n. An article in a periodical written by the editor and published as an official argument.
educe v. To draw out. rút ra
efface v. To obliterate= xoá, t"y, g ch i, xoá s ch. +
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dogmatize v. To make positive assertions without supporting them by argument or

domesticity n. Life in or fondness for one's home and family.

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economize v. To spend sparingly không hoang phí =. ti t ki m

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divinity n. The quality or character of being godlike. tính th#n thánh

dominant adj. Conspicuously= <

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egregious adj. Extreme. phi th ng
egress n. Any place of exit. s ra
eject v. To expel. y ra
elapse v. To quietly terminate: said of time. l

engender v. To produce. gây ra
engrave v. To cut or carve in or upon some surface. kh c
engross v. To occupy completely.
enhance v. To intensify. t ng c ng
enigma n. A riddle= i)u bí "n. i u bí n
enjoin v. To command. khi n, b t ph i, ra l nh, ch( th

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electrotype n. A metallic copy of any surface, as a coin. b n kh c b.ng i n

enlist v. To enter voluntarily the military service by formal enrollment.

elegy n. A lyric poem lamenting the dead. th$ s#u

enmity n. Hatred.

element n. A component or essential part. ph#n t-

ennoble v. To dignify=

elicit v. To educe or extract gradually or without violence. g&i ra


enormity n. Immensity= s mênh mông, s bao la, s r ng l n s l n lao

eligible adj. Qualified for selection. x'ng áng

enormous adj. Gigantic= Kh ng l*.
enrage v. To infuriate= làm t c iên lên.

eliminate v. To separate and cast aside. kh- b
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enshrine v. To keep sacred.

elocution n. The art of correct intonation, inflection, and gesture in public speaking or

reading. cách nói
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elude v. To evade the search or pursuit of by dexterity or artifice. tránh
elusion n. Evasion. s l n tránh
emaciate v. To waste away in flesh. làm g#y mòn

enthrone v. To invest with sovereign power.

emanate v. To flow forth or proceed, as from some source. phát ra

enthusiastic adj. Full of zeal and fervor.

emancipate v. To release from bondage. gi i phóng

entirety n. A complete thing. toàn b

enthral v. To bring or hold under any overmastering influence.

enthuse v. To yield to or display intense and rapturous feeling.

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embarrass v. To render flustered or agitated.

entrails n. pl. The internal parts of an animal.
entreaty n. An earnest request. l i c#u xin,

embellish v. To make beautiful or elegant by adding attractive or ornamental features. làm

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emblem n. A symbol. bi u t &ng
embody v. To express, formulate, or exemplify in a concrete, compact or visible form.
embolden v. To give courage to. làm cho b o d n

enumerate v. To name one by one.

embolism n. An obstruction or plugging up of an artery or other blood-vessel. Ch'ng t c m ch máu

epic n. A poem celebrating in formal verse the mythical achievements of great personages,
heroes, etc.
epicure n. One who cultivates a delicate taste for eating and drinking.

embroil v. To involve in dissension or strife. lôi kéo

Epicurean adj. Indulging, ministering, or pertaining to daintiness of appetite.

emerge v. To come into view or into existence. n y sinh
emergence n. A coming into view. s hi n ra

epicycle n. A circle that rol s upon the external or internal circumference of another circle. (toán h c) Epixic, ngo i luân

epicycloid n. A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which rol s upon

emergent adj. Coming into view. rõ nét

another circle.

emeritus adj. Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position. danh d

empower v. To delegate authority to. trao quy n

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emulate v. To imitate with intent to equal or surpass.

equalize v. To render uniform.

emigrant n. One who moves from one place to set le in another. ng
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eminence n. An elevated position with respect to rank, place, character, condition, etc. s n%i ti ng
eminent adj. High in station, merit, or esteem. n%i ti ng

emit v. To send or give out. phát hành
emphasis n. Any special impressiveness added to an utterance or act, or stress laid upon some word. nh n m nh
emphasize v. To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a

group of words. nh n m nh

emphatic adj. Spoken with any special impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set of words. nh n m nh
employee n. One who works for wages or a salary. ng i làm thuê
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equivalent adj. Equal in value, force, meaning, or the like.

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endear v. To cause to be loved. l y lòng
eschew v. To keep clear of.
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endurable adj. Tolerable. ch u ng &c
essence n. That which makes a thing to be what it is.
endurance n. The ability to suf er pain, distress, hardship, or stress of any kind without succumbing. s ch u ng
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expense n. The laying out or expending or money or other resources, as time or strength.
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exit n. A way or passage out. thoát ra
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exonerate v. To relieve or vindicate from accusation, imputation, or blame.
exorbitance n. Extravagance or enormity. m'c quá cao (giá c )
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facetious adj. Amusing. khôi hài
facial adj. Pertaining to the face. l+ m m gò má-m t
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fitful adj. Spasmodic= không )u, lúc có lúc không. hay thay

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formula n. Fixed rule or set form. th th'c, cách th'c

finite adj. Limited. h"u h n

fissure n. A crack or crack-like depression.

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foreordain v. To predetermine.


formidable adj. Difficult to accomplish.

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formation n. Relative disposition of parts.

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foreground n. That part of a landscape or picture situated or represented as nearest the

forfend v. To ward off.
forgery n. Counterfeiting= Gi
forgo v. To deny oneself.

finally adv. At last.

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forego v. To deny oneself the pleasure or profit of. / t ch i chính mình i u thích thú hay l&i nhu n

forfeit v. To lose possession of through failure to fulfill some obligation.


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finality n. The state or quality of being final or complete. tính ch t cu i cùng; tính ch t d't khoát
financial adj. Monetary= Ti)n t .

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forecastle n. That part of the upper deck of a ship forward of the after fore-shrouds. ph#n tr
foreclose v. To bar by judicial proceedings the equitable right of a mortgagor to redeem
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finale n. Concluding performance.

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fondle v. To handle tenderly and lovingly.
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fidelity n. Loyalty.

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folklore n. The traditions, beliefs, and customs of the common people. v n h c dân gian; truy n th ng dân gian

forepeak n. The extreme forward part of a ship's hold, under the lowest deck. h#m tàu

t nhà, hãm hi p...)

feminine adj. Characteristic of woman or womankind.(thu c) àn bà, nh

folio n. A sheet of paper folded once, or of a size adapted to folding once. M

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fresco n. The art of painting on a surface of plaster, particularly on walls and ceilings. tranh t ng
freshness n. The state, quality, or degree of being fresh. s t i mát, s mát m (không khí...)

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frightful adj. Apt to induce terror or alarm.

frigid adj. Lacking warmth.

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frigidarium n. A room kept at a low temperature for preserving fruits, meat, etc. Phòng l nh ch' th c n cho lâu b h

frivolity n. A trifling act, thought, saying, or practice.

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frizz v. To give a crinkled, fluffy appearance to. làm

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gigantic adj. Tremendous. kh%ng l
giver n. One who gives, in any sense. ng i cho
glacial adj. Icy, or icily cold. b ng giá
glacier n. A field or stream of ice. sông b ng
gladden v. To make joyous. vui lòng


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frizzle v. To cause to crinkle or curl, as the hair. rán xèo xèo
frolicsome adj. Prankish= hay ch i ác,. thích vui nh n
frontier n. The part of a nation's territory that abuts upon another country.

frowzy adj. Slovenly in appearance.
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fulcrum n. The support on or against which a lever rests, or the point about which it turns.

glazier n. One who cuts and fits panes of glass, as for windows. th& l p kính
glimmer n. A faint, wavering, unsteady light. le lói

glimpse n. A momentary look. cái nhìn thoáng
globose adj. Spherical. hình c#u

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globular adj. Spherical. hình c#u

fulminate v. To cause to explode.

glorious adj. Of excel ence and splendor. vinh quang

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fumigate v. To subject to the action of smoke or fumes, especial y for disinfection.

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gluttonous adj. Given to excess in eating. háu n

gnash v. To grind or strike the teeth together, as from rage. nghi n r ng

functionary n. An official.
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glutinous adj. Sticky. dính

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Gordian knot n. Any dif iculty the only issue out of which is by bold or unusual manners. R c r i
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m, ho!c cân.

fungous adj. Spongy= Nh b t bi n.
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furbish v. To restore brightness or beauty to.
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furlough n. A temporary absence of a soldier or sailor by permission of the commanding officer. s ngh( phép
furrier n. A dealer in or maker of fur goods. ng

i buôn bán da lông thú

gourmand n. A connoisseur in the delicacies of the table. phàm n
gosling n. A young goose. con ng+ng con
gossamer adj. Flimsy. v i the m ng
gourd n. A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some similar fruit having a hard rind. qu b#u
graceless adj. Ungracious. b t nhã

gradation n. A step, degree, rank, or relative position in an order or series thay %i t t .
gradient adj. Moving or advancing by steps.

ng d c

further adj. More distant or advanced. xa h$n n"a

granary n. A storehouse for grain after it is thrashed or husked. v a lúa

furtherance n. Advancement.

grandeur n. The quality of being grand or admirably great. v hùng v

y m nh

furtive adj. Stealthy or sly, like the actions of a thief. lén lút

grandiloquent adj. Speaking in or characterized by a pompous or bombastic style. khoa tr $ng

fuse v. To unite or blend as by melting together. ch y ra
fusible adj. Capable of being melted by heat. d nóng ch y

grandiose adj. Having an imposing style or effect. v
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grantee n. The person to whom property is transferred by deed. ng
grantor n. The maker of a deed. ng i ban tr& c p

futile adj. Of no avail or effect. vô ích
futurist n. A person of expectant temperament. ng


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gauge n. An instrument for measuring. máy o (s'c gió, chi
gaiety n. Festivity= S Vui m ng. s vui v
gaily adv. Merrily. vui v
gait n. Carriage of the body in going. dáng i
gallant adj. Possessing a brave or chivalrous spirit. ng

u cao c a thu2 tri u, l &ng n

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granular adj. Composed of small grains or particles. có h t
c m a...)

granulate v. To form into grains or small particles. k t h t
granule n. A small grain or particle. h t nh

grapple v. To take hold of. móc
gratification n. Satisfaction. s hài lòng

i ga l ng

gratify v. To please, as by satisfying a physical or mental desire or need. làm v a lòng

galore adj. Abundant. s phong phú

galvanic adj. Pertaining or relating to electricity produced by chemical action. phát i n
galvanism n. Current electricity, especial y that arising from chemical action. i n m t chi u
galvanize v. To imbue with life or animation. m
i n
gamble v. To risk money or other possession on an event, chance, or contingency. ánh b c
gambol n. Playful leaping or frisking. s nô ùa
gamester n. A gambler. ng i ch$i c b c
gamut n. The whole range or sequence. gam
garnish v. In cookery, to surround with additions for embellishment.
garrison n. The military force stationed in a fort, town, or other place for its defense. s óng quân
garrote v. To execute by strangling. Th c hi n B,ng vi c làm ngh-t

gratuitous adj. Voluntarily. cho không
gratuity n. That which is given without demand or claim. Tip. ti n th
gregarious adj. Not habitually solitary or living alone. t t p
grenadier n. A member of a regiment composed of men of great stature. lính ném l u

 
 

generalize v. To draw general inferences. khái quát hóa

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guess n. Surmise. oán
guile n. Duplicity. s l a o
guileless adj. Frank. chân th t
guinea n. An English monetary unit. ng gi-nê
guise n. The external appearance as produced by garb or costume. l t v (chiêu bài)

general y adv. Ordinarily. t%ng quan

gullible adj. Credulous. c tin

generate v. To produce or cause to be. sinh ra
generic adj. Noting a genus or kind; opposed to specific. chung

gumption n. Common sense. s tháo vát

generosity n. A disposition to give liberally or to bestow favors heartily. s r ng l &ng

genesis n. Creation. S T o thành

nh n m!t

grisly adj. Fear-inspiring. rùng r&n
grotesque adj. Incongruously composed or ill-proportioned. s k1 qu!c
grotto n. A small cavern hang ng.
ground n. A pavement or floor or any supporting surface on which one may walk. n n

gastritis n. Inflammation of the stomach. viêm d dày

generality n. The principal portion. tính t%ng quát


 
 

grindstone n. A flat circular stone, used for sharpening tools. c i ájk

gaseous adj. Light and unsubstantial. th khí
gastric adj. Of, pertaining to, or near the stomach. d dày

genealogist n. A tracer of pedigrees. nhà ph h h c

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grief n. Sorrow. s au bu n
grievance n. That which oppresses, injures, or causes grief and at the same time a sense
of wrong. l i phàn nàn
grievous adj. Creating affliction. làm bu n phi n

garrulous adj. Given to constant trivial talking. l m l i

gastronomy n. The art of preparing and serving appetizing food. m th c
gendarme n. In continental Europe, particularly in France, a uniformed and armed police officer. sen
genealogy n. A list, in the order of succession, of ancestors and their descendants. ph h h c

ng

gravity n. Seriousness. s'c n!ng

gusto n. Keen enjoyment. th
guy n. Stay-rope.


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guzzle v. To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp. n u ng thô t c

genitive adj. Indicating source, origin, possession, or the like. s h"u cách
genteel adj. Well-bred or refined. thanh l ch

gynecocracy n. Female supremacy. Quy)n t i cao N
gynecology n. The science that treats of the functions and diseases peculiar to women. ph khoa
gyrate v. To revolve. xoay tròn
gyroscope n. An instrument for illustrating the laws of rotation. con quay

gentile adj. Belonging to a people not Jewish. ng

habitable adj. Fit to be dwelt in.

geniality n. Warmth and kindliness of disposition. tính vui v
genital adj. Of or pertaining to the animal reproductive organs. c$ quan sinh d c

i không ph i Do Thái

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geology n. The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structure
of the earth. a ch t

habitant n. Dweller. ng

germane adj. Relevant. liên quan


habitude n. Customary relation or association. th ch t
hackney v. To make stale or trite by repetition.
haggard adj. Worn and gaunt in appearance. s khó thu#n
halcyon adj. Calm. S
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hale adj. Of sound and vigorous health. m nh kh e

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germinate v. To begin to develop into an embryo or higher form. n y sinh

gestation n. Pregnancy. s thai nghén
gesticulate v. To make gestures or motions, as in speaking, or in place of speech. làm i u b

gesture n. A movement or action of the hands or face, expressive of some idea or emotion. ra hi u
ghastly adj. Hideous. tái mét
gibe v. To utter taunts or reproaches. ch gi u
giddy adj. Affected with a whirling or swimming sensation in the head. choáng váng

i c trú

habitual adj. According to usual practice. thành thói quen

handwriting n. Penmanship. vi t tay
hanger-on n. A parasite.
happy-go-lucky adj. Improvident.

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harangue n. A tirade=

humiliate v. To put to shame. làm nh c
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hybrid adj. Cross-bred. %

hydra n. The seven- or nine-headed water-serpent slain by Hercules. (th#n tho i,th#n h c) r n nhi u #u

hydraulic adj. Involving the moving of water, of the force exerted by water in motion. th y l c
hydrodynamics n. The branch of mechanics that treats of the dynamics of fluids. th y

ng h c

hydroelectric adj. Pertaining to electricity developed water or steam. th y i n

hawthorn n. A thorny shrub much used in England for hedges cây táo gai.

hydromechanics n. The mechanics of fluids. c$ h c ch t l ng

hazard n. Risk.
head first adv. Precipitately, as in diving. V i vàng, nh trong vi c lao xu ng.
head foremost adv. Precipitately, as in diving. V i vàng, nh trong vi c lao xu ng.
heartrending adj. Very depressing.
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hydrometer n. An instrument for determining the density of solids and liquids by flotation. máy o t2 tr ng ch t l ng

heathenish adj. Irreligious.

hypercritical adj. Faultfinding.

heedless adj. Thoughtless.

hydrostatics n. The branch of science that treats of the pressure and equilibrium of fluids.
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hygiene n. The branch of medical science that relates to improving health.

heifer n. A young cow.

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hypodermic adj. Pertaining to the area under the skin.

ichthyic adj. Fish-like. Gi ng cá

herbivorous adj. Feeding on herbs or other vegetable matter, as animals. loài n c

ichthyology n. The branch of zoology that treats of fishes.


hereditary adj. Passing naturally from parent to child. di truy n

ichthyosaurs n. A fossil reptile.

n. Transmission of physical or mental qualities, diseases, etc., from parent to offspring. s di truy
heresy n. An opinion or doctrine subversive of set led beliefs or accepted principles. tà giáo
heretic n. One who holds opinions contrary to the recognized standards or tenets of any philosophy.
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illiterate adj. Having litlle or no book-learning. ng

illiberal adj. Stingy.

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imaginable adj. That can be imagined or conceived in the mind.

homogeneity n. Congruity of the members or elements or parts. tính *ng nh t, tình *ng )u, tính thu n nh t

imbroglio n. A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife. tình tr ng h+n


homogeneous adj. Made up of similar parts or elements. *ng nh t, *ng )u, thu n nh
homologous adj. Identical in nature, make-up, or relation.
homonym n. A word agreeing in sound with but dif erent in meaning from another.
homophone n. A word agreeing in sound with but dif erent in meaning from another.
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immense adj. Very great in degree, extent, size, or quantity.
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hosiery n. A stocking.
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huckster n. One who retails small wares.

adj. Fancied.

imbibe v. To drink or take in.

honorarium n. A token fee or payment to a professional man for services.

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hoarse adj. Having the voice harsh or rough, as from a cold or fatigue. khàn khàn, kh n (gi ng)
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hilarious adj. Boisterously merry.

hinder v. To obstruct= ng&n c n.

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idolize v. To regard with inordinate love or admiration.

hibernal adj. Pertaining to winter.

hillock n. A small hill or mound.

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illegal adj. Not according to law. b t h&p pháp

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idiom n. A use of words peculiar to a particular language. thành ng"
idiosyncrasy n. A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual. !c tính

illegitimate adj. Unlawfully begotten.

hideous adj. Appalling.

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idealize v. To make to conform to some mental or imaginary standard. lý t

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hysteria n. A nervous affection occurring typically in paroxysms of laughing and crying. s quá kích

herbarium n. A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study. t p m u cây (phòng m u cây)

heterogeneity n. Unlikeness of constituent parts. tính h+n t p, tính khác th , tính không

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hypotenuse n. The side of a right-angled triangle opposite the right angle.
hypothesis n. A proposition taken for granted as a premise from which to reach a
conclusion. gi thuy t

henpeck v. To worry or harass by ill temper and petty annoyances.
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heptagon n. A figure having seven sides and seven angles. hình b y c nh
heptarchy n. A group of seven governments. chính quy n b y ng i

herbaceous adj. Having the character of a herb. th o d &c

hexangular adj. Having six angles.

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hypnotize v. To produce a somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestions. thôi miên
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incapacity n. Want of power to apprehend, understand, and manage.

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incendiary n. Chemical or person who starts a fire-literally or figuratively. c ý

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impassible adj. Not moved or affected by feeling. tr$ tr$, không xúc

incentive n. That which moves the mind or inflames the passions.

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impeccable adj. Blameless. hoàn h o
impecunious adj. Having no money. túng thi u

impede v. To be an obstacle or to place obstacles in the way of. c n tr
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incident n. A happening in general, especial y one of litlle importance.

incipience n. Beginning.
incipient adj.

imperious adj. Insisting= kh&ng kh&ng òi on obedience= s nghe l i, s vâng l i.

incisor n. A front or cutting tooth. 3
incite v. To rouse to a particular action.

impermissible adj. Not permissible. c m

incitement n. That which moves to action, or serves as an incentive or stimulus.


impersonal adj. Not relating to a particular person or thing. thi u cá tính

incoercible adj. Incapable of being forced, constrained, or compelled.

impersonate v. To appear or act in the character of. óng vai

incoherence

impersuadable adj. Unyielding.

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incoherent adj. Not logical y coordinated, as to parts, elements, or details.
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incompetence n. General lack of capacity or fitness s không am t

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incompetent adj. Not having the abilities desired or necessary for any purpose. thi u kh n ng, thi u trình

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impious adj. Characterized by irreverence or irreligion. không tín ng

impiety n. Irreverence toward God.

incomplete adj. Lacking some element, part, or adjunct necessary or required. ngôi mông không hoàn toàn
*ng, không kính Chúa, ngh ch

o

incomprehensible adj. Not understandable. khó hi u

implausible adj. Not plausible. không có v h&p lý, không có v th t, áng ng


incompressible adj. Resisting all attempts to reduce volume by pressure. không ép

impliable adj. Capable of being inferred. Có kh n&ng

inconceivable adj. Incomprehensible. không th hi u

c suy lu n

implicate v. To show or prove to be involved in or concerned ng ý

incongruous adj. Unsuitable for the time, place, or occasion. không thích h&p
inconsequential

imply v. To signify. bao hàm

inconsiderable adj. Small in quantity or importance. nh m n

impolitic adj. Inexpedient. v ng v

inconsistent adj. Contradictory. mâu thu n

importation n. The act or practice of bringing from one country into another. s nh p kh u

inconstant

importunate adj. Urgent in character, request, or demand. dai d ng

incontrovertible adj. Indisputable. không th bàn cãi


importune v. To harass with persistent demands or entreaties. dai d ng

inconvenient adj. Interfering with comfort or progress. b t ti n

impotent adj. Destitute of or lacking in power, physical, moral, or intel ectual. b t l c

indefensible adj. Untenable. không th bi n h

impoverish v. To make indigent or poor. b#n cùng hóa

indefinitely adv. In a vague or uncertain way. vô t n

n v!t

adj. Changeable. không kiên

nh

indelible adj. That can not be blotted out, effaced, destroyed, or removed không th xóa

&c

impregnable adj. That can not be taken by assault. không th chi m

adj. Valueless. v

&c

indestructible adj. That can not be destroyed. không th phá h y


impromptu n. Anything done or said on the impulse of the moment. tùy h'ng

indicant adj. That which points out. ch( d n

improper adj. Not appropriate, suitable, or becoming. không thích h&p

indicator n. One who or that which points out. ch( tiêu

impropriety n. The state or quality of being unfit, unseemly, or inappropriate. s không thích h&p

indict v. To find and declare chargeable with crime. truy t
indigence n. Poverty. s nghèo kh%

improvident adj. Lacking foresight or thrift. vô tâm

improvise v. To do anything extemporaneously or offhand. 'ng kh u
imprudent adj. Heedless. khinh su t
impudence n. Insolent disrespect. hành ng tr$ tráo
impugn v. To assail with arguments, insinuations, or accusations. công kích
ng

&c.

indescribable adj. That can not be described. không t xi t

impregnate v. To make pregnant. làm th thai

impulsive adj. Unpremeditated.

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implicit adj. Implied. n

impulsion n. Impetus. s b c

không nh t quán

incompatible adj. Discordant. không t $ng thích

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impracticable adj. Not feasible. không th th c hi n

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n. Want of connection, or agreement, as of parts or ideas in thought, speech, etc. s

incomparable adj. Matchless. không th so sánh

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impetus n. Any impulse or incentive.


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incombustible adj. That can not be burned. không cháy

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n. Rashness= Tính H p t p.

impetuous adj. Impulsive=

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indigenous adj. Native. b n x'
indigent

adj. Poor. ng

i nghèo kh%

indigestible adj. Not digestible, or difficult to digest. khó tiêu hóa
indigestion n. Difficulty or failure in the alimentary canal in changing food into absorptive
nutriment. s khó tiêu
indignant adj. Having such anger and scorn as is aroused by meanness or wickedness. ph n n

yt i

impunity n. Freedom from punishment. s


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incinerate v. To reduce to ashes. thiêu

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imperil v. To endanger.

impervious adj. Impenetrable.

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imperfectible adj. That can not be perfected.

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incidentally adv. Without intention. b t ng

imperceptible adj. Indiscernible= Không th nh n rõ,. không c m nh n

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incidence n. Casual occurrence.

imperative adj. Obligatory= B t bu c. m nh l nh

n. Rudeness.
imperturbable adj. Calm.

t nhà, ph m t i c ý

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inception n. The beginning.

impassive adj. Unmoved by or not exhibiting feeling.

impertinence

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incapacitate v. To deprive of power, capacity, competency, or qualification.

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impair v. To cause to become less or worse.

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indignity n. Unmerited contemptuous conduct or treatment. s s( nh c

impure adj. Tainted. không trong s ch

indiscernible adj. Not perceptible.

impute v. To attribute. % t i
inaccessible adj. Dif icult of approach. không t i

indiscreet adj. Lacking wise judgment. không kín áo

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indiscriminate adj. Promiscuous=

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inaccurate adj. Not exactly according to the facts. không chính xác

indispensable adj. Necessary or requisite for the purpose. r t c#n thi t

inactive adj. Inert. không ho t


indistinct

ng

indivertible adj. That can not be turned aside. không th làm tr ch h

inadmissible adj. Not to be approved, considered, or allowed, as testimony. không th ch p nh n

indivisible adj. Not separable into parts. không th chia

inadvertent adj. Accidental. vô ý

indolence n. Laziness. s l

inadvisable adj. Unadvisable. không thích h&p

indolent adj. Habitually inactive or idle. l

inane adj. Silly= ng ngh ch, ng ng"n, kh d i.

indomitable adj. Unconquerable. b t khu t

inapprehensible adj. Not to be understood. không lý gi i

induct v. To bring in.
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inapt adj. Awkward or slow. không úng lúc
inarticulate adj. Speechless. không nói
c, câm


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adj. Vague= M p m . không rõ ràng

inadequate adj. Insufficient. không

inanimate adj. Destitute of animal life. không có sinh khí

.

ng

&c

i bi ng
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indulgence n. The yielding to inclination, passion, desire, or propensity in oneself or

another. s

nuông chi u

indulgent adj. Yielding to the desires or humor of oneself or those under one's care. hay nuông chi u


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inoffensive adj. Causing nothing displeasing or disturbing. Vi c gây ra không có gì làm b c mình hay làm náo

inebriate v. To intoxicate.
inedible adj. Not good for food.

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ineffable adj. Unutterable. không t

&c

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inopportune adj. Unsuitable or inconvenient, especial y as to time. không thích h&p
inquire v. To ask information about. h i

inefficient adj. Not accomplishing an intended purpose. không có hi u qu

inquisition n. A court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics. s

inefficiency n. That which does not accomplish an intended purpose. s vô hi u

inquisitive adj. Given to questioning, especial y out of curiosity. tò mò


ineligible adj. Not suitable to be selected or chosen.

inquisitor n. One who makes an investigation. ng

inept adj. Not fit or suitable. l c lõng

inroad n. Forcible encroachment or trespass. s xâm nh p

inert adj. Inanimate= trì tr , ì, ch m ch p.

insatiable adj. That desires or craves immoderately or unappeasably. không bao gi th a mãn

inestimable adj. Above price. vô giá

inscribe v. To enter in a book, or on a list, roll , or document, by writing. v3 n i ti p

inevitable adj. Unavoidable. i u t t y u

i i u tra

inscrutable adj. Impenetrably mysterious or profound bí hi m.

inexcusable adj. Not to be justified. không th bào ch"a

insecure adj. Not assured of safety. không an toàn

&c

inexhaustible adj. So large or furnishing so great a supply as not to be emptied, wasted,


insensible adj. Imperceptible. vô tri vô giác

or spent. không m t m i

insentient adj. Lacking the power of feeling or perceiving vô tri vô giác.

inexorable adj. Unrelenting= không nguôi, không b t. không lay chuy n

inseparable adj. That can not be separated. không th tách r i

(không có l&i, không thi t th

inexpedient adj. Unadvisable=
inexpensive adj. Low-priced. không

i u tra

c; không thích h&p

t

inexperience n. Lack of or deficiency in experience. s thi u kinh nghi m
inexplicable adj. Such as can not be made plain. không th gi i ngh a
inexpressible adj. Unutterable. không di n t

&c

insidious adj. Working ill by slow and stealthy means. x o quy t
insight n. Intel ectual discernment. s hi u th u

insignificance n. Lack of import or of importance. s vô giá tr
insignificant adj. Without importance, force, or influence. không quan tr ng

&c

insinuate v. To imply. g&i ý gián ti p

&c

infallible adj. Exempt from error of judgment, as in opinion or statement. công hi u

insipid adj. Tasteless. vô v
insistence n. Urgency. s kh ng

infamous adj. Publicly branded or notorious, as for vice, or crime. mang ti ng

insistent adj. Urgent. qu quy t

infamy n. Total loss or destitution of honor or reputation. s ô nh c
inference n. The derivation of a judgment from any given material of knowledge on the

insolence n. Pride or haughtiness exhibited in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of
others. láo x &c

ground of law. s suy di n

insolent adj. Impudent. x c láo

inextensible adj. Of unchangeable length or area. không th gia h n


infernal adj. Akin to or befit ing hell or its occupants.

n. Sleeplessness. ch'ng m t ng
inspector n. An official appointed to examine or oversee any matter of public interest or
importance. thanh tra
instance n. A single occurrence or happening of a given kind. th hi n
instant n. A very brief portion of time. ch c lát

a ng c

insomnia

infest v. To be present in such numbers as to be a source of annoyance, trouble, or
danger. tràn vào phá ho i
infidel n. One who denies the existence of God. ng
infidelity n. Disloyalty. s vô

nh

i không theo

o

o, không

infinite adj. Measureless. l &ng vô h n

instantaneous adj. Done without perceptible lapse of time. t'c th i

infinity n. Boundless or immeasurable extension or duration. s vô h n


instigate v. To provoke. xúi gi c

infirm adj. Lacking in bodily or mental strength. ng

instigator n. One who incites to evil. k xúi gi c

i b nh t t

infirmary n. A place for the reception or treatment of the sick. b nh vi n

instill v. To infuse=

infirmity n. A physical, mental, or moral weakness or flaw. s y u u i

instructive adj. Conveying knowledge.

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inflammable adj. Easily set on fire or excited. d cháy

insufficiency n. Inadequacy.

inflammation n. A morbid process in some part of the body characterized by heat,


insufficient adj. Inadequate for some need, purpose, or use.

swelling, and pain. s

insular adj. Pertaining to an island.

t cháy

inflexible adj. That can not be altered or varied. không linh ho t
influence n. Ability to sway the will of another. nh h

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insuperable adj. Invincible. không th kh c ph c

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insuppressible adj. Incapable of being concealed. không th

ng

influx n. Infusion. s ch y vào

n. Rareness.

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insulate v. To place in a detached state or situation. ng n cách


influential adj. Having the power to sway the will of another. có nh h
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insurgence n. Uprising. s làm lo n

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insurgent n. One who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of a

infrequent adj. Uncommon. hi m khi x y ra

place. quân làm lo

infringe v. To trespass upon. vi ph m

insurrection n. The state of being in active resistance to authority. cu c n%i lo n

infuse v. To instill, introduce, or inculcate, as principles or qualities. ng m

intangible adj. Not perceptible to the touch.


infusion n. The act of imbuing, or pouring in. s tuyên truy n

integrity n. Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle s toàn v n.

ingenious adj. Evincing skill, originality, or cleverness, as in contrivance or arrangement. khéo léo

intellect n. The faculty of perception or thought. trí tu

ingenuity n. Cleverness in contriving, combining, or originating. tài khéo léo

intellectual adj. Characterized by intelligence.

ingenuous adj. Candid, frank, or open in character or quality. ingenuou
inglorious adj. Shameful. nh c nhã

intelligence n. Capacity to know or understand. trí tu

ingraft v. To set or implant deeply and firmly ghép.

intemperance n. Immoderate action or indulgence, as of the appetites. s qúa

ingratiate v. To win confidence or good graces for oneself khéo l y lòng.

intension n. The act of stringing or stretching, or state of being strained. quy t tâm

ingratitude n. Insensibility to kindness. s vong ân

intensive adj. Adding emphasis or force. c


ingredient n. Component. thành ph#n

intention n. That upon which the mind is set. d

inherence n. The state of being permanently existing in something. tính c h"u

interact v. To act reciprocally. t $ng tác

inherent adj. Intrinsic= B n tính. c h"u

intercede v. To mediate between persons. can thi p

inhibit v. To hold back or in. ng n ch!n

intercept v. To interrupt the course of. ph#n b ch n

adj. Savage= ng

i tàn b o dã man, ng i c ác. vô nhân
inhume v. To place in the earth, as a dead body. chôn, chôn c t, mai táng
inimical adj. Adverse=
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cao
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intercession n. Entreaty in behalf of others. s can thi p

inhospitable adj. Not disposed to entertain strangers gratuitously. ng n ch!n
inhuman

n

intercessor n. A mediator. ng

o

i can thi p

interdict n. Authoritative act of prohibition. s c m
interim n. Time between acts or periods. t m th i

iniquity= n. Gross wrong or injustice. i u t i l+i

interlocutor n. One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion. ng

initiate v. To perform the first act or rite. kh i #u

interlude n. An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length. th i gian

inject v. To introduce, as a fluid, by injection.


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gi"a

intermediate adj. Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes. trung gian

injunction n. Mandate. l nh

interminable adj. Having no limit or end. vô t n
intermission n. A recess= k/ ngh0. s gián o n

inkling n. A hint. l i g&i ý xa xôi
inland adj. Remote from the sea. trong

i nói chuy n

t li n

inlet n. A small body of water leading into a larger.

intermit v. To cause to cease temporarily. làm gián o n

v nh nh ; l ch (gi"a hai hòn

o)

intermittent adj. A temporary discontinuance. gián o n

inmost adj. Deepest within. trong cùng

innocuous adj. Harmless. không có h i
innovate v. To introduce or strive to introduce new things. %i m i

interpolation n. Verbal interference. phép n i suy

innuendo n. Insinuation= S Nói bóng gió. l i ám ch(

interpreter n. A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation. ng

innumerable adj. Countless. không

interrogate v. To examine formally by questioning. th m v n

m

&c

interpose v. To come between other things or persons. xen vào
interposition n. A coming between. s

'ng

gi"a làm trung gian
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ng


interrogative adj. Having the nature or form of a question. nghi v n


irrational adj. Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding không h&p lý, phi lý

interrogatory n. A question or inquiry s ch t v n.

irreducible adj. That can not be lessened. không th gi m b t

interrupt v. To stop while in progress. ng t,

irrefragable adj. That can not be refuted or disproved. không th c tuy t

intersect v. To cut through or into so as to divide. c t chéo nhau

irrefrangible adj. That can not be broken or violated không th vi ph m

intervale n. A low tract of land between hills, especially along a river. vùng lòng ch o

irrelevant adj. Inapplicable. không thích h&p

intervene v. To interfere for some end. xen vào

irreligious adj. Indifferent or opposed to religion. không tín ng *ng

intestacy n. The condition resulting from one's dying not having made a valid will. tình tr ng ch t không
intestate adj. Not having made a valid will không

l i di chúc irreparable adj. That can not be rectified or made amends for. không th

l i di chúc.

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&c.

s-a ch"a

irrepressible adj. That can not be restrained or kept down. không th ki m ch

&c

&c

intestine n. That part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the

irresistible adj. That can not be successfully withstood or opposed. không th ng n

anus. ru

irresponsible adj. Careless of or unable to meet responsibilities. vô trách nhi m

t

&c

intimacy n. Close or confidential friendship. s thân tình

irreverence n. The quality showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especial y for

intimidate v. To cause to become frightened. e do

sacred things. s


intolerable adj. Insufferable= không th ch u

ng,.

thi u tôn kính

irreverent adj. Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especial y for sacred

things. thi

intolerance n. Inability or unwillingness to bear or endure. không dung th'

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intolerant adj. Bigoted tin mù quáng. không ch u n%i

irreverential adj. Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especial y for sacred

intoxicant n. Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites. ch t làm say

things.

intoxicate v. To make drunk. làm say

irreversible adj. Irrevocable. không th

intracellular adj. Occurring or situated within a cell.


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o ng &c

irrigant adj. Serving to water lands by artificial means.

intramural adj. Situated within the walls of a city. trong thành

irrigate v. To water, as land, by ditches or other artificial means.

intrepid adj. Fearless and bold can

irritable adj. Showing impatience or ill temper on little provocation. d n%i gi n

m.

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intricacy n. Perplexity. i u ph'c t p

irritancy n. The quality of producing vexation. s làm cáu gi n

intricate adj. Dif icult to fol ow or understand. r c r i

irritant n. A mechanical, chemical, or pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or tension. ch t gây kích thích

intrigue n. A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something


irritate v. To excite ill temper or impatience in. ch c t'c

by secret ways. có m u

irruption n. Sudden invasion. s xâm nh p

intrinsic adj. Inherent.

introspection n. The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings. s t xem xét

isle n. An island. hòn o
islet n. A little island. hòn o nh
isobar n. A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a specified
moment.
ng ng áp
isochronous adj. Relating to or denoting equal intervals of time. con l c ng th i
isolate v. To separate from others of its kind. cô l p

introversion n. The act of turning or directing inward, physical y or mentally. s h

isothermal adj. Having or marking equality of temperature.

introductory adj. Preliminary. gi i thi u
introgression

n. Entrance. s

intromit v. To insert.

nh p gen


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introspect v. To look into. t xem xét n i tâm
ng n i

introvert v. To turn within.

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intrude v. To come in without leave or license.

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itinerant adj. Wandering.

ng nhi t

ng kh o sát

itinerary n. A detailed account or diary of a journey. hành trình

intrusion n. The act of entering without warrant or invitation; encroachment. xâm nh p

itinerate v. To wander from place to place. i h t n$i này

intuition n. Instinctive knowledge or feeling. tr c giác

jargon n. Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech. ti ng lóng


inundate v. To fill with an overflowing abundance. làm ng p

jaundice n. A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by

inundation n. Flood. s l t l i

yel owing of the skin. b nh vàng da

n n$i khác, l u

ng

inure v. To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure. làm cho quen v i

jeopardize v. To imperil. gây nguy hi m

invalid adj. Having no force, weight, or cogency. ng

Jingo n. One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy. ph#n t- sô-vanh hi u chi n
jocose adj. Done or made in jest. ùa b*n, vui ùa; hài h c, khôi hài
jocular adj. Inclined to joke. hài h c
joggle n. A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake. l c nh

i tàn ph

invalid n. One who is disabled by il ness or injury. ng

i tàn ph

invalidate v. To render of no force or effect. ph b

invaluable adj. Exceedingly precious. vô giá
invariable adj. Unchangeable. không thay %i
invasion n. Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass. xâm l &c
invective n. An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach.
inveigh v. To utter vehement censure or invective. công kích

journalize v. To keep a diary. nh t ký

jovial adj. Merry. hân hoan
jubilation n. Exultation. s vui m ng
judgment n. The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached. s phán x-

inventive adj. Quick at contrivance. sáng t o

inverse adj. Contrary in tendency or direction. s

judicature n. Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment. th m phán

o

judicial adj. Pertaining to the administration of justice. t pháp

inversion n. Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first.

o ng &c

invert v. To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction. l t ng &c
investigator n. One who investigates.
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investor n. One who invests money. nhà #u t


criminal justice. h th ng tòa án

judicious adj. Prudent= khôn ngoan. khôn ngoan
juggle v. To play tricks of sleight of hand. tung h'ng

inveterate adj. Habitual. mãn tính

jugglery n. The art or practice of sleight of hand. trò múa r i

invidious adj. Showing or feeling envy d ghét.

jugular adj. Pertaining to the throat. t nh m ch c%

juicy adj. Succulent= ngon, b (th c &n). m ng n

invigorate v. To animate. làm h ng hái
invincible adj. Not to be conquered, subdued, or overcome. vô

ch

on for assistance or protection.

c

junction n. The condition of being joined. s n i

inviolable adj. Incapable of being injured or disturbed. không th xâm ph m

invoke v. To call


judiciary n. That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and

juncture n. An articulation, joint, or seam. ch+ n i

kéo theo

junta n. A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government. h i

involuntary adj. Unwilling. vô ý

juridical adj. Assumed by law to exist. pháp lý

involution n. Complication. s r c r i

jurisdiction n. Lawful power or right to exercise official authority. quy n h n

involve v. To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively. suy ra(xo n)

jurisprudence n. The science of rights in accordance with positive law. lu t h c

invulnerable adj. That can not be wounded or hurt. không th b h y di t
inwardly adv. With no outward manifestation.

juror n. One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice. b i th m
joust v. To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback.

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iota n. A small or insignificant mark or part.


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irascible adj. Prone to anger. d cáu

irate adj. Moved to anger. n%i nóng
ire n. Wrath= S Gi n d . n%i gi n
iridescence n. A many-colored appearance. s óng ánh
iridescent adj. Exhibiting changing rainbow-colors due to the interference of the light. l p lánh m#u s c

irk v. To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue làm khó ch u.
irksome adj. Wearisome. t nh t

irony n. Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment. châm bi m

justification n. Vindication= s ch ng minh, s bào ch a. s bi n h
juvenile adj. Characteristic of youth. thanh thi u niên

juxtapose v. To place close together. ghép
keepsake n. Anything kept or given to be kept for the sake of the giver. v t l u ni m
kerchief n. A square of linen, silk, or other material, used as a covering for the head or

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kiloliter n. One thousand liters. kilo-lít (m t ghìn lít)

irradiance n. Luster= ánh sáng r c r(. s chói sáng

kilometer n. A length of 1,000 meters. kilômet ( m t nghìn mét)

irradiate v. To render clear and intelligible. soi sáng

kilowatt n. One thousand watts. Kilôoat=m t nghìn oát

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levity n. Frivolity.
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lewd adj. Characterized by lust or lasciviousness. vô liêm s(

kingship n. Royal state. v $ng quy n

lexicographer n. One who makes dictionaries.

kinsfolk n. pl. Relatives. bà con

lexicography n. The making of dictionaries. t

knavery n. Deceitfulness in dealing. s l ng g t
knead v. To mix and work into a homogeneous mass, especial y with the hands s khu y tr n.

lexicon n. A dictionary.

knickknack n. A small article, more for ornament that use.

libel n. Defamation. s ph( báng

knight errant n. One of the wandering knights who in the middle ages went forth in search

liberalism n. Opposition to conservatism. ch ngh a t do

kimono n. A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan. áo kimônô

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of adventure. giang h hi p s

liberate v. To set free or release from bondage. gi i phóng

knighthood n. Chivalry= Hi p s

licentious adj. Wanton= lung tung, b y b . phóng túng, b a bâi; dâm lo n

o. tinh th#n hi p s

laborious adj. Toilsome= Khó nh

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lackadaisical adj. Listless. a c m

licit adj. Lawful. h&p pháp

liege adj. Sovereign= Vua. +
lien n. A legal claim or hold on property, as security for a debt or charge. quy n l u gi"
lieu n. Stead= in someone's stead thay m t cho ai.
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lactation n. The secretion of milk. s ch y ra s"a

lifelike adj. Realistic. s ng

lacteal adj. Milky.
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laddie n. A lad.
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liquids. cái gáo
laggard adj. Falling behind. ng i ch m ch p
landholder n. Landowner. Ch
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lifelong adj. Lasting or continuous through life. su t

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labyrinth n. A maze. mê cung

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ligature n. Anything that constricts, or serves for binding or tying. hai ký t dính
light-hearted adj. Free from care.

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likelihood n. A probability. s có th

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landlord n. A man who owns and lets a tenement or tenements. ch nhà

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an elevation. phong c nh
languid adj. Relaxed. u o i
languor n. Lassitude of body or depression. s suy nh &c
lapse n. A slight deviation from what is right, proper, or just. sa ngã
lascivious adj. Lustful. khiêu dâm
lassie n. A little lass= cô gái. em gái yêu quý
latent adj. Dormant. ti m tàng
latency n. The state of being dormant. s ti m n
later adv. At a subsequent time. sau ó

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easily lost track of.

limitation n. A restriction= s h n ch , s gi i h n. h n ch

n. Fondness.

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linear adj. Of the nature of a line.
liner n. A vessel belonging to a steamship-line.

lingo n. Language. Ngôn ng
lingua n. The tongue. l *i
lingual adj. Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance= l i phát bi u. (thu c) l (i; phát âm $ l (i
linguist n. One who is acquainted with several languages.
linguistics n. The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of words. ngôn ng" h c
liniment n. A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation,


etc. d#u xoa
liquefacient adj. Possessing a liquefying nature or power. hóa l ng

lateral adj. Directed toward the side. bên

liquefy v. To convert into a liquid or into liquid form. n u ch y

latish adj. Rather late. h$i tr
lattice n. Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars. m ng (giàn)
laud v. To praise in words or song.
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liqueur n. An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances.
liquidate v. To deliver the amount or value of. thanh toán

laudable adj. Praiseworthy. áng ca t ng

liquor n. Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid. r &u
listless adj. Inattentive. h h"ng

laudation n. High praise. l i khen

literacy n. The state or condition of knowing how to read and write. bi t vi t bi t

laudatory adj. Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise. tán d $ng

literal adj. Following the exact words. kí t

laundress n. Washerwoman. th& gi!t


literature n. The writ en or printed productions of the human mind col ectively. v n h c

laureate adj. Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction. ng

lave v. To wash or bathe.
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litigant n. A party to a lawsuit. ng

littoral adj. Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore. ven bi n
liturgy n. A ritual= nghi th c. nghi th'c t l
livelihood n. Means of subsistence.

livid adj. Black-and-blue, as contused flesh. tái nh&t

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loch n. A lake. ao h
locomotion n. The act or power of moving from one place to another. s v n ng
lode n. A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein. rãnh n c
lodgment n. The act of furnishing with temporary quarters. s t m trú
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legible adj. That may be read with ease. rõ ràng
legionary n. A member of an ancient Roman legion or of the modern French Legion of
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leeward n. That side or direction toward which the wind blows. phía khu t gió
left-handed adj. Using the left hand or arm more dexterously than the right.
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legitimacy n. Accordance with law.

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leaflet n. A litlle leaf or a booklet. lá non không là

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