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crossfire lines of gunfire crossing each other; rapid heated discussion dồ n dậ p

tussle rough struggle or fight;; V đ ẩ u đ ả ; đ á nh nhau

tissue animal or plant cells; light thin paper chuỗ i liê n tụ c; mô ; giấ y mỏ ng caret mark $\wedge$ used in writing to show where something is to be

added

dấ u só t proof trial sheet of printed material; trial photographic print bả n thử

proofread read (proof) to find errors and mark corrections đ ọ c và sử a bả n in

tong grasping device consisting of two arms cá i kẹ p, cặ p

aerate put air into (a liquid) as by pressure; expose to fresh air for

purification; oxygenate (blood) for respiration

thông khí , quạ t gió; là m má u có oxy

cirrus high-altitude cloud; mâ y ti; tua cuố n; lô ng gai nimbus uniformly gray rain cloud; radiant light in the form of a halo over

the head in a representation as of a saint

mâ y mư a, mâ y dô ng; vầ ng hà o quang

cumulus thick white cloud with a flat base; mâ y tí ch; đ ố ng

stop_short_of stop short at; not do tạ m dừ ng

adore love and respect highly

tolerate allow (something one does not agree with); bear; recognize and

respect (the beliefs of others) inviolate not violated; intact

enmesh catch in a net đ á nh bằ ng lư ớ i; lú ng tú ng,

vư ớ ng ví u gangway gangplank; board or ramp between a ship and a pier lố i đ i giữ a; cầ u tà u

sidewalk pavement; paved walkway along the side of a street vỉ a hè

pancreas gland near the stomach supplying digestive fluid and secreting

insulin;

tuyế n tuỵ , lá lá ch bile bitter fluid secreted by the liver (aiding in the digestion of fats); cá u ghắ t; chọ c tứ c

menthol white substance which smells and tastes of mint tinh dầ u bạ c hà

mint place where coins are officially made; V: make (a coin) câ y bạ c hà ; sở đ ú c tiề n

fang long sharp tooth of an animal (such as a dog or a poisonous snake) ră ng nanh

molar any of the large teeth (used for breaking up food) ră ng hà m

enamel hard outer surface of the teeth; vitreous protective coating on metal

or glass; V

trá ng men tusk very long pointed tooth (as in the elephant) ngà voi, ră ng nanh

hoof hard foot (as of the horse) mó ng guố c

quill bird's feather, esp a long stiff one in the wing or tail; sharp pointed

growth as on the porcupine

lô ng cá nh, lô ng đ uô i; câ y sá o panther leopard loà i bá o đ en

mane long hair growing from the neck of certain animals (such as the

horse and male lion)

bờ m (ngự a, sư tử ); tó c bờ m gauche awkward in social behavior vụ ng về

roll official list of names; Ex roll call vă n kiệ n, danh sá ch

cloture parliamentary procedure by which debate is ended and an

immediate vote is taken; CF closure

kế t thú c biể u quyế t artistry (apprec.) artistic skill t/c nghệ thuậ t

analogue analog; something that is similar (to something else) vậ t tư ng tự , lờ i tư ong tự

offbeat not conventional khá c thư ờ ng, kỳ cụ c

only sole; Ex only child

red_herring something that draws attention away from the central issue;

distraction

vậ t là m sao nh∙ ng norm standard (of behavior or ability) quy tắ c; chỉ tiê u

coterminous sharing the same border có ranh giớ i

iodine (used on wounds to prevent infection and in photography) i ố t

wax solid material made of fats or oils which change to a thick liquid

when melted by heat; Ex earwax; V

sấ p; phấ n sá p vinyl firm bendable plastic nhự a PVC

pleat flattened narrow fold in cloth; V nế p gấ p; nế p khâ u

bit sharp point of a tool for making holes; metal bar, part of a bridle,

that is put in the mouth of a horse

mũ i khoan; mũ i kim; hà n thiế c ngự a

nail á ứ ; fingernail or toenail; V: fasten with a nail mó ng châ n, mó ng tay

figurehead figure on the prow of a ship; nominal leader with no actual authority hì nh chạ m ở đầ u mũi tà u; người

có đị a vị nhung không có quyề n

ferrous containing iron sắ t, chú a sắ t

differential amount of difference; ADJ based on a difference; Ex differential

rates of pay according to one's income hallmark conspicuous feature or characteristic; mark indicating quality or

excellence; Ex hallmarks of her painting

dấ u xá c nhậ n; đ ó ng dấ u xá c nhậ n

lest

critique article or book criticizing something

heretofore hitherto; until now cho đ ế n nay

overshadow throw a shadow over; make appear less important

plaque ornamental or engraved plate, slab, or disk used for decoration or on

a monument for information; deposit that builds up on a tooth or the inner lining of a blood vessel;

tấ m, bn (bằ ng đồng, sứ); thẻ bà i (bằ ng ngà ); mng phá t ban tartar hard chalklike substance that forms on the teeth; cá u; nó ng tí nh; hung bạ o chantey chanty; song sung by sailors bà i hò (thuỷ thủ )

chorale harmonized hymn to be sung in a church; hợ p x− ớ ng; thá nh ca

chorus repeated refrain of a song; group of people who sing together; piece

of music sung by such a group; body of vocalists and dancers who support the leading performer

hợ p x− ớ ng, đ ồ ng ca

choral of or for a chorus or choir hợ p x− ớ ng; thá nh ca

hymn song of praise; Ex national hymn bà i há t ca tụ ng

ballad a narrative poem; music for such a poem khú c trữ tí nh

shrug raise (the shoulders) as a gesture of doubt or indifference; shrug off:

treat as unimportant; Ex She just shrugs off the pain

nhú n vai (nghi ngờ i, coi khinh) meteorology scientific study of weather conditions khí t− ợ ng họ c

crease line made on cloth or paper by folding, crushing, or pressing; V nế p nhă n, nế p gấ p

dent depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow vế t lõ m

bow front part of a ship cung; mũ i tà u

stern back part of a ship; ADJ: hard or severe in manner đ uô i tà u; nghiê m nghị

lasso long rope with a noose at one end used to catch horses and cattle dâ y thò ng lọ ng

sight device used to assist aim by guiding the eye as on a firearm; má y ngắ m; nhì n

shaft long narrow body or handle of a spear, an arrow, or certain tools;

column

tay cầ m; cà ng xe tamp pack down tightly by a succession of blows or taps nhé t, nhồ (thuố c lá ); đ ầ m, nệ n homeopathy treatment phé p chũ a bệ nh

parenthesis words introduced as an added explanation (usu enclosed at both

ends by a parenthesis); ADJ parenthetic: introduced as an added explanation; Ex parenthetic remarks

t/p trong dấ u () dù ng đ ể gii nghĩ a; khong cá ch, lấ p chỗ trống arresting engaging; V arrest: catch and fix (someone's attention); Ex The

bright lights arrested the baby's attention

lô i cuố n, hấ p dẫ n;tạ m ngừ ng inventory list of all the goods in a place bn kiể m kê

slate a rock that splits into thin layers; piece of this rock cut for use as

roofing; list of the candidates of a political party

đ á phiế n; d/s ứ ng cử viê n manifest list of cargo or passengers (on a ship) tuyê n ngôn; bn kê hà ng hoá trê n

tà u; biể u lộ , chứ ng tỏ litter group of young animals produced at one birth by a mammal đ ẻ ; ri ổ ; vứ t rá c

gutter channel for draining off water along the edge of a street or root má ng, r∙ nh n− ớ c

sequel literary work that continues an earlier narrative; something that

band range of radio wavelengths or frequencies di tầ n

mineral natural inorganic substance

pirate one who reproduces the work of another illicitly; V Ex pirated

video tapes sidestep take a step to the side to avoid; avoid (an unwelcome question or

problem) dishonestly; evade; skirt

b− ớ c ngang; trá nh; lng trá nh skirt go around; evade or avoid; Ex decide to skirt the town vá y; đ à n bà ; đ i men bờ , đ i dọ c

theo mé p hurdle difficulty that must be dealt with; V: leap over (a barrier);

overcome; surmount

hà ng rà o; ch− ớ ng ngạ i; v− ợ t ch− ớ ng ngạ i

epistle letter (esp a long and important one) th− từ

legume plant of the bean family with its seeds in a pod qu đ ậ u; câ y đ ậ u

harness apparatus for controlling a horse or for fastening a horse to a cart;

V

yª n c− ng; gi¸ p trô ; dô ng cô lao

® é ng gravitate be attracted and move gradually towards; move in response to the

force of gravity; Ex gravitate to/towards; N gravitation

h− í ng vÒ , bÞ hó t vÒ ; lù c hó t hesitate pause before taking an action; be unwilling to do something

lazy disliking and avoiding work; (of a period) spent in doing nothing;

moving slowly; sluggish; Ex lazy afternoon/river; V: rest lazily;

spend (time) lazily ivory creamy white; article made of ivory; ivories: piano keys; CF ivory

tower: place of retreat, esp preoccupation with intellectual considerations rather than practical life;

mµ u tr¾ ng; ngµ voi

peel skin of fruits; V: strip the peel from; pare vá (qu)

rind tough outer covering of fruits, esp of the melon and lemon vá, mµ ng, bÒ mÆ t; bãc vá, gät vá mast upright pole of wood or metal for carrying sails qu så i; cé t buå m, cé t cê spar wooden or metal pole used to support sail rigging; trô cé t; ® ã ng trô

rung bar forming a step of a ladder; crosspiece between the legs of a chair thanh ngang (thang); ® Þ a vÞ x∙

hé i

brake V: slow or stop by using a brake phanh; k× m h∙ m

file put (papers or letters) in a file; Ã

magnify make greater in size or effect; cause to appear greater; exaggerate phã ng ® ¹ i;

munition large arms; ® ¹ n d− î c

reportorial of a reporter ng− ê i b¸ o c¸ o

brace something used for supporting (as a beam in a building, or an

orthopedic appliance); V: support and strengthen with a brace;

prepare (oneself) for something difficult; Ex The country is bracing itself

vË t nè i, trô chè ng, thanh ngang

circumstantial (of information, esp concerning a crime) based on circumstances

but not really proving anything; incidental; (of a description) containing all the details; Ex circumstantial evidence/account

chi tiÕ t; gi¸ n tiÕ p (do suy diÔ n)

gadget small device ® å dï ng, ® å vË t

linen cloth made from the plan flax; white underclothes ® å lanh

leaflet small piece of printed paper (advertising something); small leaf l¸ non; tê giÊ y rê i

handbill printed sheet or pamphlet distributed by hand; CF bill truyÒ n ® n; qung c¸ o trao tay flier leaflet l¸ non; b¸ nh ® µ

ringlet long curl of hair tã c qu¨ n; nhÉ n nhá

frame surround with a solid protecting edge; khung; c cÊ u

sample small part representative of a whole; V: take a sample of (in order to

test) sanitation application of public health measures; disposal of sewage and

garbage;

® /k vÖ sinh sanitary relation to health; clean; hygienic vÖ sinh

sanitize make sanitary; remove unpleasant or offensive features from; Ex

drift be carried along by currents of air or water; move from place to

place without purpose; wander; be piled up in banks or heaps by a current; N: drifting; bank or pile, as of sand or snow, heaped up by currents of air or water; main idea; gist; Ex a

tr« i d¹ t, cuè n ® i; ® Ê t bå i, trÇ m

tÝ ch; mô c ® Ý ch, nguyª n nh© n

courtly graceful and polite in manners lÞ ch sù , phong nh∙

solidarity agreement of interests or principles among a group ® oµ n kÕ t, thè ng nhÊ t

primacy state of being first in position or importance

blaze bright flame; white spot on the face of an animal; mark cut or

painted on a tree to indicate a trail; V: burn with a bright flame;

indicate (a trail) by marking trees with blazes; Ex blaze a trail: lead the way in a new activity; CF trailblazer: i

ngä n lö a; s¸ ng chã i; ch¸ y d÷

dé i;® Þ a ngô c; vÕ t lang tr¾ ng

sorority club of women students; CF fraternity; CF sororicide hé i n− sinh

decline express polite refusal; (as land) slope downward; deteriorate

gradually; N: period or process of declining; CF turn down

suy tµ n; tõ chè i agronomy application of soil and plant sciences to farming n« ng hä c

fuse cord of readily combustible material; V: reduce to a plastic state by cÇ u ch× , kÝ p næ ; chy kim lo¹ i

heating; melt; mix together by melting wick cord that draws fuel to the flame by capillary action bÊ c ® Ì n

crate wooden shipping box; V CF crater thï ng gç

produce something produced; fresh farm products

ode long poem addressed to a person or thing th ca ngî i

overdose take too large a dose; N

courtyard court; open space surrounded by walls; s© n nhá ; s© n trong

thatch plant stalks or foliage used for roofing; V: cover with thatch m¸ i che

statuary statues collectively t− î ng; nhiÒ u t− î ng

knocker hinged fixture used for knocking on a door vß ng s¾ t ® Ó gâ cö a; ng− ê i gâ

cö a; ng− ê i chØ trÝ ch gong metal disk struck to produce a loud sonorous tone; Â cå ng, chiª ng

otherworldly more concerned with the spirit or mind than with material things kiÕ p sau

anatomy scientific study of the bodies and body parts; body; dissection of

body physiology scientific study of how the bodies work

disciple follower of any great teacher m« n ® å , ® å ® Ö

laxative causing the bowels to empty easily; nhuË n trµ ng;

tonic something (or medicine) that increases health, strength, or

confidence; first note; key note; ADJ

thuè c bæ pyre mass of wood for burning a corpse giµ n thiª u

boycott refuse to do business with, attend, or take part in (to show

disapproval and opposition); N

underwrite support with money; sign (an insurance policy) so as to assume

liability in case of specified loss; take responsibility for possible failure

underbid bid lower than bá thÇ u thÊ p hn;

gird encircle or fasten with a belt or band; surround; prepare (oneself);

Ex gird a castle with a moat;

bao quanh; quÊ n quanh; chuÈ n

bÞ girdle belt worn around the waist; th¾ t l− ng; vß ng ® ai

sash band or ribbon worn around the waist or over the shoulder; frame in

which the panes of a window or door are set

kh¨ n quµ ng; khung kÝ nh tr− î t intersperse distribute randomly among other things ® Æ t ri r¸ c

flare brief wavering blaze of light; Ex solar flare; V ¸ nh s¸ ng loÐ ; ph¸ o hiÖ u; loÐ

s¸ ng convection heat transferring gas or liquid by the circulation of currents; ® è i l− u

fault find error or defect in; commit a mistake or an error; (of rocks)

break and form a fault; fracture;

advection transport (of temperature) by the motion of the air b× nh l− u

school large group of fish or other sea animals swimming together ® µ n c¸

differentiate distinguish; discriminate; perceive a distinction; make or become

different or specialized; Ex Its unusual habits differentiate this bird from others; Ex What differentiates these two products ?

suitcase rectangular and flat piece of luggage

luggage baggage; bags, cases, and belongings of a traveler gi¸ ® Ó hµ nh ly

faucet device for regulating the flow of a liquid as from pipe vß i (n− í c, r− î c)

domestic household servant; ADJ V domesticate né i trî ; né i ® Þ a

serum blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals (used to

transfer immunity to another individual)

huyÕ t thanh; n− í c s÷ a at_the_mercy_o

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powerless against; Ex They were lost at sea, at the mercy of weather

d− í i quyÒ n cñ a; ph¶ i chÞ u nguy hiÓ m;

feckless (so someone or behavior) worthless and without purpose for the

future

kh« ng hi/q; v« tr¸ ch nhiÖ m insignia badges which represent the power of an official or important person huy hiÖ u; dÊ u hiÖ u

soot black powder produced by burning; Ex the inside of a chimney

covered in soot

bå hã ng; nhä nå i lint soft light loose waste from woolen materials; Ex lint and clust

under the furniture

x¬ v¶ ibué c vÕ t th− ng fluff down; thin soft hair or feathers; lint b« ng; l« ng t¬

gristle in the gristle ¼ i« ng sô n

cartilage (esp round the joints) sô n

rubbish garbage; trash r¸ c r− ë i; ph© n

ready (of the power of mind) quick in apprehending; Ex ready

understanding; Ex a man of ready wit cadge beg; get by begging; bum; CF earn xin xỏ ; ă n xin

meteorite meteor that has landed on the Earth thiê n thạ ch

shuck outer covering (of a plant); husk; shell; V: remove the husk or shell

from

bó c vỏ ; cở i (quầ n á o) hedge row of closely planted shrubs forming a boundary; CF fence hà ng rà o; vụ ng trộ m

narcotic addictive drug that reduces pain and induces sleep or stupor thuố c mê ; thuố c ngủ

seal mark made by pressing a pattern into wax or lead (to prove

authenticity); piece of paper or wax fastened across an opening (to protect it from air or water, to stop people from opening it without permission); V seal off: close tightly (not

dấ u niê m phong; cắ t đứt, cô lậ p; con hả i cẩ u

anodize coat (a metal) with an oxide; CF anode(+), cathode(-) mạ bằ ng đ iệ n phâ n

dredge machine or ship used for digging up mud from the bottom of a river;

net used for gathering shells; dredger; V: deepen or bring up with a dredge

locus place where something happens; Đị a đ iể m

sole flat bottom part of a shoe Đế già y

twirl rotate or revolve; Quay nhanh; xoay nhanh bustle be busily active with much noise;skirt; frame Hố i hả , vộ i và ng; giụ c gi∙ timeless eternal; ageless Vĩ nh cử u

ageless seeming never to grow old; eternal Vĩ nh cử u

slat flat narrow strip of wood or plastic esp in blinds; Ex slatted bench Thanh mỏ ng

slash long sweeping cut; V Ex commit suicide by slashing one's wrist Rạ ch, cắ t, đ ả kí ch

lash hit with a whip; N mắ ng nhiế c, sỉ vả ; đ á nh đ ậ p millinery article made or sold by a milliner; N milliner: person who makes or

sells women's hats; CF Milan

Nghề là m đ ồ trang phục phu nữ; nghể buô n bá n đ ồ trang phụ c phụ nữ

jockey person who rides in horse races; V: persuade gradually and

skillfully; ride (a horse) as jockey; jockey for position: try to gain an advantage over others

Ng− ờ i c− ỡ i ngự a đ ua; lừ a bị p,

lừ a phỉ nh cult religion or sect considered extremist or false (different from the

usual and established forms); particular style (in art, music, or writing) that is followed with obsessive devotion by a fairly small group; obsessive devotion

sự tôn sùng, tôn kí nh; giá o phá i;

− a chuộ ng; thờ i trang

footlight light placed in a row along the front of a stage floor d∙ y đ è n (trê n sâ n khấ u) upholster supply (furniture or a seat) with comfortable coverings, filling,

springs, and cushion

trang bị nệ m, ghế , mà n, thả m (cho mộ t că n phò ng)

hemophilia Bệ nh má u khô ng đ ô ng

slouch tired-looking, awkward, drooping posture or gait đ i ttừ từ ; đ ứ ng thẫ n thờ

plot small piece of ground; main story; secret plan; scheme; ground plan:

V: (of a group of people) make a secret plan; conspire; represent graphically

miế ng đấ t; tì nh tiế t, cốt truyệ n;

vẽ sơ đ ồ ; m− u tí nh

implant fix in deeply into the body or mind; insert surgically; Ex deeply

implanted fears; N Ex artificial heart implant; CF transplant

Khắ c sâ u

dwarf person, animal, or plant); V: prevent the proper growth of; make

appear small by comparison; Ex art of dwarfing trees; Ex old cathedral dwarfed by the skyscrapers

Ng− ờ i lù n, con vậ t lù n; là m cò i

cọ c midget very small person Ng− ờ i rấ t nhỏ

rain (cause to) fall like rain

downplay play down; make (something) seem less important than it really is;

Ex downplay the significance of the accident

là m giả m mứ c quan trọ ng sleet precipitation consisting of partially frozen raindrops (or partially

melted)

m− a tuyế t downpour heavy fall or rain M− a nh− trú t

blizzard heavy fall of snow with strong winds trậ n b∙ o tuyế t

drizzle rain very lightly; N: m− a phù n

ask hide with a mask; keep from being seen; OP unmask: show the

hidden truth about

ngụ y trang; che giấ u, dấ u diế m

dehumanize remove the human qualities from Lµ m mÊ t tÝ nh ng− ê i

blade flat part of a knife, propeller, oar, or bat; long flat leaf of grass; l−ìi (dao, kiÕ m);l¸ (cá, lóa); m¸ i

(chÌ o); c¾ nh (chong chã ng ) oar long pole with a flat blade used for rowing a boat (while held in

position by rowlocks)

M¸ i chÌ o

paddle short pole with a flat blade (not held in position) c¸ nh (guå ng n− í c)

bat wooden stick for hitting the ball as in cricket, baseball, and table

tennis

gË y ® ¸ nh bã ng chµ y, crikª ); vît (quÇ n vî t)

flange protruding rim or edge, as on a wheel, used to hold an object in

place

mÐ p, c¹ nh, vµ nh

cider alcoholic drink made from apples r− î u t¸ o

cinder burned substance (not reduced to ashes but not burned further) thanh ch¸ y dë

tare weed; weight of wrapping material in which goods are packed Bao b×

enrich make rich; improve the quality of; add nutrients to; Ex enrich the

soil snob one who affects an air of superiority and despises those lower in

social position, intellect, or taste; N snobbery; ADJ snobbish

tr−ëng gi¶ häc lµ m sang; kÎ hîm m× nh

warmonger person who urges war or tries to get a war started kÎ hiÕ u chiÕ n; kÎ g© y chiÕ n fluent speaking, writing, playing a musical instrument in a smooth manner

fictive of fiction; fictional; not genuine; sham h− cÊ u; t− ë ng t− î ng

milestone stone at the side of a road; turning point; important event which

changes the course of someone's life or history

B− í c ngoÆ t; sù kiÖ n quan trä ng breakthrough penetrating an obstacle or restriction; major success that permits

further progress as in technology

B− í c ® é t ph¸ ; sù chä c thñ ng( phß ng tuyÕ n)

tolerable that can be tolerated; fairly good

mistake misunderstand; fail to recognize; Ex mistake an address/his car/A

for B; N ADJ mistaken: wrong in understanding, perception, opinion; CF unmistakable: clearly recognizable; Ex unmistakable sound of breaking glass

inoculate introduce a serum, vaccine, or antigenic substance into (to produce

immunity to a specific disease)

tiª m chñ ng ruffle disturb the smoothness or regularity of; Ex ruffle one's

hair/composure; N: frill; strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration

rè i, xï ; mÊ t b× nh tÜ nh

rug heavy fabric used to cover a floor th¶ m

rugged having a rough irregular surface;; strong and sturdy; Ex rugged

terrain/vehicle

gå ghÒ , lë m chë m, xï x× rafter large sloping beam that supports a roof nã c nhµ

molding ornamental strip, as of wood or stone, used to decorate a surface ® − ê ng gê (ë tõ ê ng, cé t ) vista distant broad mental view as of a series of events; Á viÔ n c¶ nh, triÓ n vä ng

befriend act as a friend to ® è i xö nh− b¹ n; gió p ® ì convalesce recuperate from an illness or injury; ADJ convalescent hå i phô c

infuse fill (someone) with (a quality); N infusion rã t, ® æ , pha (trµ )

best defeat; outdo; outwit th¾ ng ; l¸ u c¸

explosive that can explode; N: explosive substance dÔ næ

vivify give life to; animate; make more lively lµ m cho cã sø c sèng, lµ m cho cã

sinh khÝ caterpillar many-legged wormlike creature; endless chain d© y xÝ ch

bud small protuberant plant structure containing an undeveloped shoot,

leaf, or flower;

chå i, nô , lé c cat

crockery earthenware; cups or plates made from baked clay b¸ t ® Ü a sµ nh

necklace ornament worn around the neck; Vß ng cæ

lyric poem that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings; ADJ bµ i th¬ tr÷ t× nh

skit short comic theatrical sketch/play; CF skittish bµ i th¬ trµ o phó ng

snatch seize or grab (with a sudden violent movement); take quickly

without permission; Ex The thief snatched her handbag and ran; N

giË t, vå gulp swallow greedily or rapidly in large amounts; N c¸ i nuè t chö ng

ash set of red spots on the skin; (fig.) sudden large number; Ex a rash

stylish fashionable; elegant t¹ o mè t; kiÓ u c¸ ch; uè n tã c vermin small animals or insects that are destructive or injurious to health

(such as rats or cockroaches); ADJ verminous

s© u; bä ký sinh; bä n v« l¹ i balloon expand like a balloon; bulge; ride in a balloon bay lª n b» ng khÝ cÇ u; phå ng ra light-hearted not serious; cheerful; happy vui vÎ

archaism word or phrase that is no longer in use; archaic word or expression tõ cæ

paternalism policy of governing people in a fatherly manner by satisfying their

needs but without giving them any freedom or responsibility; ADJ

paternal

gia tr− ë ng

caper jump in a playful manner (as lambs); N nh¶ y lß cß

detergent cleansing substance; ADJ thuè c tÈ y

estimable (apprec.) worthy of esteem; admirable quý mÕ n, quý trä ng

inestimable (apprec.) too excellent to be calculated; of immeasurable worth;

invaluable; impossible to estimate; incalculable

vé gi¸ happenstance chance circumstance ngÉ u nhiª n;

sizable sizeable; fairly large to, lí n

size sizing; gluey substance used as a glaze for paper, cloth, or wall

surfaces shore support by a prop; Ex shore up the damaged wall; N: prop chè ng, ® ì

outstanding not yet settled or paid; Ex outstanding problems/debts ch− a tr¶ ; nî

due something owed or deserved; dues: membership fee mã n nî ; tiÒ n nî ; hé i phÝ À tax strain; excessive demand; V: strain; make heavy demands on; tax

someone with something: charge; accuse; Ex They were taxing

my patience by asking such stupid questions; CF duty

g¸ nh nÆ ng; ® ¸ nh thuÕ ; chi phÝ kiÖ n tô ng

taxing demanding; needing great effort; burdensome thuÕ , c− í c; g¸ nh nÆ ng;

snide slyly derogatory; expressing an unfavorable opinion in a way that is

usu indirect but unpleasant; Ex make snide remarks

gi¶ m¹ o; l¸ u c¸ ; ¸ c ý corridor passage between two rows of rooms; narrow tract of land, esp

through another country

mµ n che; ri ® « tanker ship, plane, or vehicle constructed to transport liquids in bulk tÇ u,xe chë dÇ u;m¸ y bay tiÕ p dÇ u foreclose take back property because someone's failure to repay; deprive (a

mortgagor) of mortgaged property; N foreclosure

tuyª n bè (ai) mÊ t quyÒ n lîi, tÞ ch thu (tµ i s¶ n) ® Ó thÕ nî

mortgage legal pledge of property to a creditor as security for the payment of

a loan; V CF mortgagor, mortgagee

sù cÇ m cè ; v¨ n tù cÇ m cè pledge formal promise; something considered as security to guarantee

payment; something given or received as a pledge of faith; Ex Take this ring as a pledge of our friendship; V

vË t cÇ m cè ; lê i hø a

garnishment proceeding whereby property belonging to a debtor but in the

possession of another is turned over to the creditor

phÈ m mµ u (trang trÝ thùc phÈ m); trang trÝ

garland circle of flowers of leaves (worn round the neck for decoration or

as a sign of victory); V

vß ng hoa wreath ring as of flowers or leaves vß ng hoa

herbaceous relating to an herb as distinguished from a woody plant; d¹ ng cá , d¹ ng c© y th¶ o

table shelve; postpone consideration of ho∙ n bµ n khé ng thê i h¹ n recompense reward for trouble or loss; V sù ® Ò n bï , bå i thõ ¬ ng

gill organ through which a fish breathes; mang (c¸ )

mucus viscous substance secreted by glands; ADJ mucous ® ê m d∙ i

guarded cautious; not saying too much; noncommittal; Ex guarded reply thË n trä ng

guard keep under control; Ex guard your tongue carefully b¶ o vÖ ; gi÷ g× n

streamline construct so as to offer the least friction to fluid flow; improve the

efficiency of; Ex streamline the production process

s¾ p xÕ p hî p lý ; tæ chø c hî p lý inspired so good as to seem to show inspiration from God; Ex inspired

writing:; Ex inspired article

® Ç y c¶ m hø ng haul pull forcibly; transport as with a truck or cart; Ex haul up fishing

nets; Ex haul logs; N: act of hauling; distance over which something is hauled; amount of fish caught; amount collected

kÐ o m¹ nh, chuyª n chë

overhaul examine thoroughly and repair if necessary; N kiÓ m tra toµ n bé , ® ¹ i tu

overtake catch up with; come up to the same level and usu pass b¾ t kÞ p, v− î t

baton short stick (used by a conductor, policeman, or runner) dï i cui; que gç truyÒ n tay (ch¹ y

tiÕ p sø c)

truncheon nightstick; short stick carried by police dï i cui

cashier ng− ê i thu tiÒ n; thu ng© n viª n eavesdrop listen secretly to other's conversation nghe tré m

overhear hear by accident nghe tré m; nghe lá m

chatterbox extremely talkative person ng− ê i ba hoa,

nag annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging mÌ nheo, rÇ y la

stall compartment for one animal in a barn or shed; V: bring or come to a

standstill

chuå ng (ngù a, tr© u, bß ); sa lÇ y full-fledged fully-fledged; (of a young bird) having grown all its feathers and

now able to fly; completely trained

® ñ lé ng ® ñ c¸ nh stark utter; complete; bare in appearance without any pleasant additions;

hard; Ex His actions were in stark contrast to his words; Ex stark realities of life for the poor

cø ng ® ¬ ; hoµ n toµ n; lé râ

glide move in a smooth continuous manner (as a boat or swan); (of a

bird) fly smoothly without using the wings

tré i qua; liÖ ng brat bad-mannered child Th» ng « n con

rogue scoundrel; dishonest person; ADJ (of a wild animal) living apart

from the rest

Th» ng ® Ó u, kÎ lõ a ® ¶ o moralistic (derog.) having excessively unchanging narrow ideas about

morals; N moralist

lu© n lý hä c; ® ¹ o ® ø c

immediate done at once and without delay; of the present time; nearest; with

nothing in between; direct; Ex immediate reply/plan/family/cause plead appeal earnestly; submit as an excuse; put forward a plea or argue in

a court of law; N plea: serious request; excuse; statement by someone in a court of law

bµ o ch÷ a; biÖ n hé

range connected line of mountains

shiver shake slightly (because of cold or fear); break into fragments or

splinters; N

rï ng m× nh discountenance view with disfavor mÊ t b× nh tÜ nh, bè i rè i

mill machine for crushing grain into flour; factory; Ex paper mill; V cè i xay; m¸ y nghiÒ n; nhµ m¸ y bazaar sale to collect money chî ; hµ ng t¹ p hã a

wares small articles for sale hµ ng hã a

daguerreotype a kind of early photograph; lo¹ i m¸ y ¶ nh dï ng tÊ m chô p xö

lý b» ng hã a chÊ t

musket a type of gun só ng há a mai; só ng tr− ê ng

demand ask strongly; claim as if by right; OP supplicate ® ß i há i, yª u cÇ u;

blackmail extortion (of money or advantage) by the threat of exposing

something discreditable; V

sù h¨ m dä a ® Ó tè ng tiÒ n disincentive something that discourages action ® iÒ u lµ m n¶ n lß ng

jingoism extreme nationalism (by a belligerent foreign policy) chñ nghÜ a s« -vanh hiÕ u chiÕ n jolt shake forcefully; N xã c n¶ y lª n

excrete (of animals and humans) pass out (waste matter) from the body bµ i tiÕ t; th¶ i

toxin poisonous substance (esp produced by living cells or organisms);

CF toxic

® é c t« a toxin aftermath period following a bad event; consequence of a disaster or

misfortune

hË u qu¶ À veterinarian ADJ veterinary thÇ y thuè c thó y

cure preserve (meat) as salting, smoking, or aging

tapestry heavy cloth on which colored threads are woven tÊ m th¶ m

denture set of artificial teeth; hµ m r¨ ng gi¶ À

toupee hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot; CF transformation: tã c gi¶ (® Ó che chç ® Ç u hã i) ranger wanderer; rover; warden employed to protect a forest ng− ê ii hay ® i lang thang;ng− ê i

b¶ o vÖ rõ ng

cowhand cowboy or cowgirl; ng− ê i ch¨ n nu« i bß

recruit newly engaged member of a military force or other organization; V:

strengthen or raise (an armed force) by enlistment

thµ nh viª n mí i; tuyÓ n thª m crawl move slowly with the body close to the ground; be completely

covered by insects or worms; Ex The kitchen is crawling with ants;

N

bß , tr− ê n

rampage rush wildly or violently; Ex The elephant rampaged through the

forest; N: violent frenzied behavior; Ex Football crowds went on the rampage through the town

næ i xung

arabesque kỳ lạ , kỳ dị

nave central part of a church between two aisles; gian giữ a củ a giá o đ ư ờ ng pew bench for the congregation in a church ghế dà i có tự a trong nhà thờ belfry bell tower (in a church) thá p chuô ng

liberal willing to respect the ideas of others; supporting some change in

political or religious affairs; open-minded; broad-minded; tolerant;

giving freely; generous; given freely; abundant; not literal; not exact; Ex liberal supporter of the hospital;

airport) scholarship method and attainment of a scholar; serious study; Ex Her book is a

fine piece of scholarship

sự uyê n bá c, thô ng thá i newel vertical support at the center of a circular staircase; trụ giữ a cầ u thang vò ng gallant courageous; (of a man) attentive and polite to woman; N gallantry dũ ng cả m; hà o hiệ p; chả i chuốt,

bả nh bao

ironclad covered with iron plates for protection; rigid; fixed; Ex ironclad

rule

bọ c sắ t; cứ ng rắ n brilliant very bright; very clever Rự c rỡ ; tà i giỏ i

pebble small stone (worn smooth by erosion) đ á cuộ i, sỏ i

gravel mixture of rock fragments or pebbles sỏ i

cardboard thick stiff material made of pressed paper bì a cứ ng, cá c tô ng

suede leather with a soft napped surface; da lộ n

sip drink in small quantities uố ng từ ng hớ p, nhắ p (rư ợ u) nibble eat with small repeated bites gặ m, nhấ m; rỉ a

material of real matter; relevant; significant; important; having a connection

svelte (apprec of a woman) slim; slender in figure or outline mả nh khả nh, mả nh dẻ

fidget move nervously or restlessly (so that one annoys people); N fidgets:

restlessness manifested by nervous movements; ADJ fidgety:

restless or nervous

bồ n chồ n, số t ruộ t, lo lắ ng, khô ng yê n tâ m

setback something that prevents progress; check in progress;

saucer Ex a cup and saucer đ ĩ a

mien bearing; manner; appearance dá ng đ iệ u, phong cắ ch;dung

nhan stunt feat displaying unusual skill or daring; V retatch grownth cố gắ ng; biể u diễ n nhiề u trò lạ ;

nguỵ biệ n; là m chậ m phá t triể n carol song of praise or joy bà i há t mừ ng

darn repair (a hole in cloth) by weaving threads across; Ex darn a

sock/the hole in a sock; animal mother

mạ ng (vá ) quầ n á o; xâ y đậ p; đắ p

đ ê ; thú mẹ wield have and use (power or influence); hold and use (a weapon); CF nắ m và sử dụ ng(vũ khí ); vậ n

dụ ng, thi hà nh

guru Indian religious leader or teacher; recognized leader; Ex guru of

economics

l∙ nh tụ tinh thầ n củ a ngừ ơ i Hinđ u

wit intelligence; ability to say things both clever and amusing; person

who has this ability

trí tuệ , sự hó m hỉ nh melodrama drama marked by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters,

and interpersonal conflicts (with very good or very wicked characters); ADJ melodramatic: too emotional or sentimental

kị ch mê lô;lời nói cường điệ u; cử chỉ quá đ á ng

brew make (ale or beer) from malt or hops; make (a beverage) by boiling

or steeping; be imminent; Ex A storm is brewing

chế , ủ (rư ợ u bia); pha (trà ); trù

tí nh,trù liệ u brief short condensed statement; V: give or receive concise prefatory

instructions or information; N briefing stomach bear; tolerate; eat without dislike; Ex I can't stomach his jokes nuố t; cam chị u

canon accepted standard of behavior or thought; official list of writings (of

a certain writer); Ex a poem belonging to the Shakespearian canon;

ADJ canonical: according to canon; belonging to a canon

tiê u chuẩ n; luậ t lệ , quy tắ c, danh sá ch tá c phẩ m củ a mộ t tá c giả À canopy decorative cover of cloth (fixed above a bed, a seat, or posts); che bằ ng mà n

potshot carelessly aimed shot; cú bắ n bừ a

antedate be earlier than x¶ y ra tr− í c; ngµ y th¸ ng ® Ó lï i

astonish fill with great surprise

limerick humorous short poem with five lines bµ i th¬ hµ i h− í c n¨ m c© u legible (of handwriting or print) that can be read; OP illegible dÔ ® ä c;râ rµ ng

vanquish defeat completely ® ¸ nh b¹ i

ingest take (food or medicine) into the stomach; CF digest hÊ p thô

foyer lobby of a public building; entrance hall of a private dwelling;

vestibule

phß ng chê lobby group of persons engaged in trying to influence legislators; V: try to

influence public officials for or against a specific cause

vË n ® é ng ë hµ nh lang lobe rounded part or projection of an organ; Ex earlobe; Ex lobe of the

brain/lung/liver

thï y batch amount prepared or produced at one time; group of persons

considered as a set; Ex a batch of bread/students

mÎ (b¸ nh); ® î t, chuyÕ n, khã a (hä c)

vandal person who intentionally destroys public property or things

belonging to other people; N vandalism

kÎ ph¸ ho¹ i tandem bicycle built for two riders; Ex in tandem: with both working

closely together

xe ® ¹ p hai ng− ê i ® ¹ p fling throw or move quickly and forcefully; throw (oneself) into an

activity with energy; ; Ex fling oneself into; N: act of flinging; brief period of indulging one's impulses

ch¹ y vô t, lao nhanh; nÐ m, vø t, qu¨ ng

dramatize adapt (a literary book) for dramatic representation; present in a

dramatic or melodramatic way

lµ m to chuyÖ n; ®−îc so¹ n thµ nh

kÞ ch

narrow careful and thorough; painstaking; Ex narrow reading/examination hÑ p hß i, nhá nhen; kü l− ì ng, tØ

mØ disrupt throw into disorder; Ex The accident disrupted railway services NÐ m lung tung; lµ m rè i lo¹ n transact carry out (a piece of business or trade); N transaction: something

transacted; a piece of business; Ex fixed charge for each transaction

in the bank

thù c hiÖ n; gi¶ i quyÕ t

medal piece of metal (as an honor for bravery or skill) Huy ch− ¬ ng; hu© n ch− ¬ ng bettor someone who bets Ng− ê i ® ¸ nh cué c

sketchy not thorough; lacking details s¬ sµ i, ® ¹ i c− ¬ ng

ledger account book recording the money taken in and given out Sæ kÕ to¸ n

ballot sheet of paper used to make a secret vote; secret voting; V CF ball l¸ phiÕ u

poll number of votes cast at an election; giving votes at an election sè phiÕ u bÇ u

pollen CF pollination phÊ n hoa

flourish thrive; wave in hand and draw attention; N: showy movement or

gesture that draws people's attention; embellishment or decorative curve in handwriting

ThÞ nh v− î ng; ph¸ t ® ¹ t; khoa tr− ¬ ng

summary done at once without attention to details or rules (as in

punishments); Ex He was summarily dismissed

blueprint detailed plan of action b¶ n thiÕ t kÕ , b¶ n kÕ ho¹ ch certificate document testifying to the truth of something; document certifying

completion of requirements (as of a course of study); Ex birth/death certificate

certify declare or confirm formally as true; issue a certificate to; Ex The

doctor certified the prisoner insane; Ex certified teacher

chø ng nhË n; chø ng thù c hack cut or chop with irregular blows; N: writer hired to produce routine

writing; hackney

® è n, ® Ï o, chÆ t

hackney horse suited for routine riding or driving ngù a

carve slice; divide into pieces by cutting; cut (wood or stone) into a

special shape

kh¾ c, t¹ c, ch¹ m, ® ô c; c¾ t tamper touch or make changes in something without permission (so as to

cause damage); interfere harmfully; make secret arrangements; Ex

tamper with a jury

lô c lä i; mua chué c; ® ó t lã t

strive struggle hard; make a great effort to gain something; Ex He strove

for recognition as an artist

phÊ n ® Ê u, ® Ê u tranh heavy-handed clumsy; awkward (in movements of the hands); oppressive or harsh

in the way one treats other people; Ex heavy-handed style of

vô ng vÒ , ® é c ® o¸ n, ¸ p bø c