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Having several syl ables, especial y more than three syl ables.. The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command.. Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention

overreach v To stretch out too far. v &t qua

overrun v To infest or ravage. s tràn qua

oversee v To superintend= giám sát

overseer n A supervisor. giám th

overshadow v To cast into the shade or render insignificant by comparison. che bóng

overstride v To step beyond % $ % "

overthrow v To vanquish an established ruler or government s l t %

overtone n A harmonic. h a âm cao

overture n An instrumental prelude to an opera, oratorio, or ballet. àm phán

overweight n Preponderance= !

pacify v To bring into a peaceful state $) &)

packet n A bundle= b c, gói, as of letlers packet

pagan n A worshiper of false gods. tà giáo

pageant n A dramatic representation, especial y a spectacular one ám r c

palate n The roof of the mouth. kh u v

palatial adj Magnificent= nguy nga, l ng l y nguy nga

paleontology n The branch of biology that treats of ancient life and fossil organisms c% sinh v t h c

palette n A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, upon which artists lay their colors for

painting b ng m u

palinode n A retraction= s rút l i

pall v To make dull by satiety nh t nh3o

palliate v To cause to appear less guilty ) (

pallid adj Of a pale or wan appearance. xanh xao

palpable n perceptible by feeling or touch. có th c m nh n

palsy n Paralysis. s li t

paly adj Lacking color or brilliancy Thi u màu hay sáng chói

pamphlet n A brief treatise or essay, usually on a subject of current interest cu n sách nh

pamphleteer v To compose or issue pamphlets, especial y controversial ones -8"- )

panacea n A remedy or medicine proposed for or professing to cure all diseases thu c bách b nh

Pan-American adj Including or pertaining to the whole of America, both North and South C ,#

pandemic adj Affecting a whole people or all classes, as a disease b nh d ch

pandemonium n A fiendish or riotous uproar a ng c

panegyric n A formal and elaborate eulogy, writ en or spoken, of a person or of an act. tán th ng

panel n A rectangular piece set in or as in a frame b ng

panic n A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear ho ng s&

panoply n A full set of armor b áo giáp

panorama n A series of large pictures representing a continuous scene toàn c nh

pantheism n The worship of nature for itself or its beauty !

Pantheon n A circular temple at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico and a great domed

roof L ng danh nhân

pantoscope n A very wide-angled photographic lens &

papacy n The official head of the Roman Catholic Church ch'c giáo hoàng

papyrus n The writing-paper of the ancient Egyptians, and later of the Romans cây cói ch(

parable n A brief narrative founded on real scenes or events usually with a moral. truy n ng ngôn

paradox n A statement or doctrine seemingly in contradiction to the received belief ngh ch lý

paragon n A model of excelence m u m c

parallel v To cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts ng song song

parallelism n Essential likeness tính song song

paralysis n Loss of the power of contractility in the voluntary or involuntary muscles ch'ng li t

paralyze v To deprive of the power to act làm li t

paramount adj Supreme in authority t i cao

paramour n One who is unlawful y and immoral y a lover or a mistress nhân tình

paraphernalia n Miscel aneous articles of equipment or adornment dùng cá nhân

paraphrase v Translate freely s di n t l i

pare v To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything g t

parentage n The relation of parent to child, of the producer to the produced, or of cause to

effect b c cha m

Pariah n A member of a degraded class; a social outcast Pariah

parish n The ecclesiastical district in charge of a pastor. x' o

Parisian adj Of or pertaining to the city of Paris Ng i Pari

parity n Equality, as of condition or rank s ngang nhau

parlance n Mode of speech cách nói

parley v To converse in th $ng l &ng

parliament n A legislative body qu c h i

parlor n A room for reception of cal ers or entertainment of guests phòng khách

parody v To render ludicrous by imitating the language of s nh i l i

paronymous adj Derived from the same root or primitive word

paroxysm n A sudden outburst of any kind of activity c c i m

parricide n The murder of a parent t i gi t cha m

participant n One having a share or part ng i tham gia participate v To receive or have a part or share of tham gia partition n That which separates anything into distinct parts s phân chia (khu) partisan adj Characterized by or exhibiting undue or unreasoning devotion to a party

) passible adj Capable of feeling of suffering có th ch u &c passive adj Unresponsive d ng b ng

pastoral adj Having the spirit or sentiment of rural life ng quê paternal adj Fatherly cha

paternity n Fatherhood t cách làm cha pathos n The quality in any form of representation that rouses emotion or sympathy c nh o n tr ng (tính cách bi th $ng)

patriarch n The chief of a tribe or race who rules by paternal right t c tr ng patrician adj Of senatorial or noble rank quý t c

patrimony n An inheritance from an ancestor, especial y from one's father gia s n patriotism n Love and devotion to one's country lòng yêu n c

patronize v To exercise an arrogant condescension toward b o tr&

patronymic adj Formed after one's father's name !t tên theo cha patter v To mumble something over and over l p b p paucity n Fewness s r t ít

pauper n One without means of support ng i nghèo pauperism n Dependence on charity tình tr ng b#n cùng pavilion n An open structure for temporary shelter cái l u payee n A person to whom money has been or is to be paid ng i &c tr ti n peaceable adj Tranquil yêu hòa bình

peaceful adj Tranquil= Thanh bình hòa bình peccable adj Capable of sinning d sai l#m peccadillo n A small breach of propriety or principle t i nh peccant adj Guilty có l+i

pectoral adj Pertaining to the breast or thorax t m giáp pecuniary adj Consisting of money ti n tài

pedagogics n The science and art of teaching s ph m pedagogue n A schoolmaster giáo viên

pedagogy n The science and art of teaching s ph m pedal n A lever for the foot usually applied only to musical instruments, cycles, and other machines bàn p

pedant n A scholar who makes needless and inopportune display of his learning nhà thông thái r m peddle v To go about with a small stock of goods to sell bán rong

pedestal n A base or support as for a column, statue, or vase. cái b pedestrian n One who journeys on foot ng i i b

pediatrics n The department of medical science that relates to the treatment of diseases of childhood nhi khoa

pedigree n One's line of ancestors. nòi gi ng peddler n One who travels from house to house with an assortment of goods for retail. ng i bán rong peerage n The nobility quý t c

peerless adj Of unequaled excellence or worth vô song peevish adj Petulant (irritable) cáu k(nh

pellucid adj Translucent= Trong m

penalty n The consequences that fol ow the transgression of natural or divine law hình ph t penance n Punishment to which one voluntarily submits or subjects himself as an

expression of penitence % % ( penchant n A bias in favor of something khuynh h ng pendant n Anything that hangs from something else, either for ornament or for use th'c trang trí treo pendulous adj Hanging, especially so as to swing by an attached end or part u a

pendulum n A weight hung on a rod, serving by its oscillation to regulate the rate of a clock con l c

penetrable adj That may be pierced by physical, moral, or intel ectual force có th thâm nh p &c penetrate v To enter or force a way into the interior parts of thâm nh p

penetration n Discernment s thâm nh p peninsular adj Pertaining to a piece of land almost surrounded by water bán o penitence n Sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone s h i h n penitential adj Pertaining to sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone sám h i pennant n A small flag dây móc

pension n A periodical allowance to an individual on account of past service done by him/her l $ng h u

pentagram n A figure having five points or lobes ngôi sao n m cánh

pentad n The number five toán ( oàn; hóa tr 5; n m n m; n m ngày) pentagon n A figure, especial y, with five angles and five sides

pentahedron n A solid bounded by five plane faces kh i n m m!t pentameter n In prosody, a line of verse containing five units or feet th$ n m âm ti t pentathlon n The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the same

contestants cu c thi i n kinh parse v To describe, as a sentence, by separating it into its elements and describing each word. phân tích câu penultimate adj A syl able or member of a series that is last but one cái giáp cu i

parsimonious adj Unduly sparing in the use or expenditure of money ti t ki m penurious adj Excessively sparing in the use of money hà ti n

perambulate v To walk about i d o

perceive v To have knowledge of, or receive impressions concerning, through the medium

of the body senses l nh h i

perceptible adj Cognizable nh n th'c

perception n Knowledge through the senses of the existence and properties of matter or

the external world s nh n th'c

percipient n One who or that which perceives có nh n th'c

percolate v To filter l c qua

percolator n A filter bình pha (cà phê)

percussion n The sharp striking of one body against another s va ch m

peremptory adj Precluding question or appeal kiên quy t

perennial adj Continuing though the year or through many years cây lâu n m

perfectible adj Capable of being made perfect (

perfidy n Treachery= S Ph n b i s ph n b i

perforate v To make a hole or holes through c l+

perform v To accomplish th c hi n

perfumery n The preparation of perfumes n c hoa

perfunctory adj Half-hearted chi u l

perhaps adv Possibly có l3

perigee n The point in the orbit of the moon when it is nearest the earth. i m c n a

periodicity n The habit or characteristic of recurrence at regular intervals tính tu#n hoàn

peripatetic adj Walking about i b quanh

perjure v To swear falsely to khai man

perjury n A solemn assertion of a falsity l i khai man

permanence n A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys the

essential form or nature tính th ng xuyên

permanent adj Durable

permeate v To pervade th m qua

permissible adj That may be allowed th a nh n &c

permutation n Reciprocal change, different ordering of same items

pernicious adj Tending to kill or hurt s hoán v

perpendicular adj Straight up and down ng th ng góc

perpetrator n The doer of a wrong or a criminal act th ph m

perpetuate v To preserve from extinction or oblivion ghi nh mãi

perquisite n Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages b%ng l c

persecution n Harsh or malignant oppression s hành h

perseverance n A persistence in purpose and effort s kiên nh n

persevere v To continue striving in spite of discouragements kiên nh n

persiflage n Banter l i nói gi u

persist v To continue steadfast against opposition. v n còn

persistence n A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like. s liên t c

personage n A man or woman as an individual, especially one of rank or high station. !

personal adj Not general or public. cá nhân

personality n The attributes, taken col ectively, that make up the character and nature of

an individual cá nhân

personnel n The force of persons col ectively employed in some service cá nhân

perspective n The relative importance of facts or matters from any special point of view. vi n c nh

perspicacious adj Astute sáng su t

perspicacity n Acuteness or discernment s sáng su t

perspicuous adj Lucid d hi u

perspiration n Sweat s % m hôi

perspire v To excrete through the pores of the skin toát m hôi

persuade v To win the mind of by argument, eloquence, evidence, or reflection. thuy t ph c

persuadable adj capable of influencing to action by entreaty, statement, or anything that

moves the feelings thuy t ph c &c

pertinacious adj Persistent or unyielding ngoan c

pertinacity n Unyielding adherence s ngoan c

pertinent adj Relevant thích h&p

perturb v To disturb greatly nhi u lo n

perturbation n Mental excitement or confusion s h+n lo n

perusal n The act of reading careful y or thoughtfully s c k)

pervade v To pass or spread through every part. tràn ng p

pervasion n The state of spreading through every part. s t a kh p

pervasive adj Thoroughly penetrating or permeating. t a kh p

perverse adj Unreasonable. ngang ng ch

perversion n Diversion from the true meaning or proper purpose. s l#m l n

perversity n Wickedness s gian ác

pervert n One who has forsaken a doctrine regarded as true for one esteemed false. ng i h h ng

pervious adj Admit ing the entrance or passage of another substance d th m

pestilence n A raging epidemic b nh d ch h ch

pestilent adj Having a malign influence or effect nguy h i

pestilential adj having the nature of or breeding pestilence b nh d ch

peter v To fail or lose power, efficiency, or value &

petrify v To convert into a substance of stony hardness and character hóa á petulance n The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant tính nóng n y petulant adj Displaying impatience nóng n y

pharmacopoeia n A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of medicines for the use of druggists sách thu c

pharmacy n The art or business of compounding and dispensing medicines. hi u thu c phenomenal adj Extraordinary or marvelous phi th ng

phenomenon n Any unusual occurrence hi n t &ng philander v To play at courtship with a woman tán t(nh philanthropic adj Benevolent nhân 'c

philanthropist n One who endeavors to help his fellow men ng i nhân t philanthropy n Active humanitarianism h i t thi n

philately n The study and col ection of stamps s s u t p tem th philharmonic adj Fond of music say mê âm nh c philogynist n One who is fond of women ng i yêu àn bà philologist n An expert in linguistics nhà ngôn ng" h c philology n The study of language in connection with history and literature ngôn ng" h c philosophize v To seek ultimate causes and principles suy t ng

philosophy n The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rational explanation

of anything. tri t h c phlegmatic adj Not easily roused to feeling or action l nh lùng phonetic adj Representing articulate sounds or speech ng" âm phonic adj Pertaining to the nature of sound âm thanh

phonogram n A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound i n báo phonology n The science of human vocal sounds. phát âm h c phosphorescence n The property of emit ing light lân quang photoelectric adj Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity quang i n photometer n Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the intensity of two lights quang k

photometry n The art of measuring the intensity of light s o quang physicist n A specialist in the science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy nhà v t lý

physics n The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy # physiocracy n The doctrine that land and its products are the only true wealth. li u pháp t nhiên ch ngh a

physiognomy n The external appearance merely di n m o physiography n Description of nature a v n h c (hình th a lý h c) physiology n The science of organic functions sinh lý h c physique n The physical structure or organization of a person. c$ th picayune adj Of small value ng 5 xu (ng i t#m th ng) piccolo n A small flute ng sáo nh

piece n A loose or separated part, as distinguished from the whole or the mass m nh piecemeal adv Gradually t ng ph#n

pillage n Open robbery, as in war s c p bóc pillory n A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed

to public scorn. cái gông pincers n An instrument having two lever-handles and two jaws working on a pivot. cái kìm pinchers n An instrument having two jaws working on a pivot. bó ch!t l i

pinnacle n A high or topmost point, as a mountain-peak tháp nh n pioneer n One among the first to explore a country i tiên phong pious adj Religious. hi u th o

pique v To excite a slight degree of anger in. s b t hòa piteous adj Compassionate áng bu n

pitiable adj Contemptible áng th $ng h i pitiful adj Wretched c m ng

pitiless adj Hard-hearted tàn nh n pittance n Any small portion or meager allowance. món ti n ít i placate v To bring from a state of angry or hostile feeling to one of patience or

friendliness. xoa d u

placid adj Serene bình t nh plagiarism n The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them

as one's own. s o v n planisphere n A polar projection of the heavens on a chart a c#u plasticity n The property of some substances through which the form of the mass can

readily be changed tính d o

platitude n A written or spoken statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace tính vô v plaudit n An expression of applause

plausible adj Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt có v h&p lý playful adj Frolicsome hay ùa

playwright n A maker of plays for the stage nhà so n k ch plea n An argument to obtain some desired action s bi n h pleasant adj Agreeable thú v

pleasurable adj Affording gratification vui v plebeian adj Common bình dân pledgee n The person to whom anything is pledged ng i nh n c#m

pledgeor n One who gives a pledge Ng i $

plenary adj Entire nguyên v n

plenipotentiary n A person fully empowered to transact any business toàn quy n

plenitude n Abundance s #y

plenteous adj Abundant #y d y

plumb n A weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something. chính xác

plummet n A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical lao th ng xu ng

pluperfect adj Expressing past time or action prior to some other past time or action thì quá kh' hoàn thành

plural adj Containing or consisting of more than one s nhi u

plurality n A majority a s

plutocracy n A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by

means of their money

pneumatic adj Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas h$i

poesy n Poetry , "

poetaster n An inferior poet "

poetic adj Pertaining to poetry th$ ca

poetics n The rules and principles of poetry. lu t th$

poignancy n Severity or acuteness, especial y of pain or grief. v cay

poignant adj Severely painful or acute to the spirit cay ng

poise n Equilibrium làm cân b.ng

polar adj Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, especially of the earth. a c c

polemics n The art of controversy or disputation nh"ng cu c bút chi n

pollen n The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant. ph n hoa

pollute v To contaminate làm ô nhi m

polyarchy n Government by several or many persons of what-ever class

polycracy n The rule of many Quy t c (C a) Nhi)u ng i (v t)

polygamy n the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once ch a thê

polyglot adj Speaking several tongues ng i bi t nhi u th' ti ng

polygon n A figure having many angles hình nhi u c nh

polyhedron n A solid bounded by plane faces, especial y by more than four kh i a di n

polysyllable adj Having several syl ables, especial y more than three syl ables

polytechnic adj Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts bách khoa

polytheism n The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one lòng tin mà có nhi)u nh ng chúa tr i h n m t

pommel v To beat with something thick or bulky qu m

pomposity n The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner '

pompous adj Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner khoa tr $ng

ponder v To meditate or reflect upon suy ngh

ponderous adj Unusually weighty or forcible k nh càng

pontiff n The Pope. giáo hoàng

populace n The common people dân chúng

populous adj Containing many inhabitants, especial y in proportion to the territory ông dân

portend v To indicate as being about to happen, especial y by previous signs i m

portent n Anything that indicates what is to happen "

portfolio n A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc danh sách v n #u t

posit v To present in an orderly manner !t c$ s

position n The manner in which a thing is placed v trí

positive adj Free from doubt or hesitation. i l &ng d $ng

posse n A force of men i c nh sát

possess v To own (

possession n The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command. quy n s h"u

possessive adj Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one's power

or command s h"u

possessor n One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property ng i chi m h"u

possible adj Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural có th x y ra

postdate v To make the date of any writing later than the real date 2 &

posterior n The hinder part Ph#n

postgraduate adj Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree sau khi t t nghi p

postscript n Something added to a let er after the writer's signature tái bút

potency n Power. l c l &ng

potent adj Physically powerful. hùng m nh

potentate n One possessed of great power or sway k th ng tr

potential n Anything that may be possible ti m n ng

potion n A dose of liquid medicine li u thu c

powerless adj Impotent= B t l c b t l c

practicable adj Feasible th c d ng &c

prate v To talk about vainly or foolishly nói huyên thuyên

prattle v To utter in simple or childish talk nói líu lo

preamble n A statement introductory to and explanatory of what fol ows l i nói #u

precarious adj Perilous. t m th i

precaution n A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger " %

precede v To happen first. mào #u

precedence n Priority in place, time, or rank. m'c u tiên

precedent n An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule ti n l

precession n The act of going forward s ti n ng precipice n A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff

precipitant adj Moving onward quickly and heedlessly ch t làm k t t a precipitate v To force forward prematurely k t t a

precise adj Exact chính xác precision n Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment. s chính xác preclude v To prevent lo i tr

precocious adj Having the mental faculties prematurely developed s m phát tri n precursor n A forerunner or herald ng i báo tr c

predatory adj Prone to pillaging n c p predecessor n An incumbent of a given office previous to another ng i i tr c predicament n A dif icult, trying situation or plight khó kh n

predicate v To state as belonging to something v t predict v To foretell d oán

prediction n A prophecy s d oán predominance n Ascendancy or preponderance u th predominant adj Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree u th predominate v To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree tr i h$n

preeminence n Special eminence tr i h$n preempt v To secure the right of preference in the purchase of public land " preemption n The right or act of purchasing before others s mua

preengage v To preoccupy. nh p (b t) kh p preestablish v To set le or arrange beforehand thi t l p preexist v To exist at a period or in a state earlier than something else t n t i preexistence n Existence antecedent to something s t n t i

preface n A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book. m #u prefatory adj Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book mào #u prefer v To hold in higher estimation thích h$n

preferable adj More desirable than others &c a chu ng preference n An object of favor or choice s u tiên preferential adj Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority u ãi preferment n Preference s th ng ch'c

prefix v To attach at the beginning ti n t prehensible adj Capable of being grasped

prehensile adj Adapted for grasping or holding có th b t prehension n The act of laying hold of or grasping s c#m prejudice n A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts thành ki n prelacy n A system of church government. nh tr c

prelate n One of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy giáo ch prelude n An introductory or opening performance cái m #u

premature adj Coming too soon s m premier adj First in rank or position hàng #u premise n A judgment as a conclusion ti n premonition n Foreboding i m báo tr c preoccupation n The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied. m i b n tâm preoccupy v To fill the mind of a person to the exclusion of other subjects b n tâm

preordain v To foreordain quy t nh preparation n An act or proceeding designed to bring about some event s chu n b preparatory adj Having to do with what is preliminary tr ng d b

preponderant adj Prevalent có u th preponderate v To exceed in influence or power n!ng h$n prepossession n A preconceived liking quy n s h"u preposterous adj Utterly ridiculous or absurd phi lý prerogative adj Having superior rank or precedence !c quy n presage v To foretell i m báo

prescience n Knowledge of events before they take place bi t tr c prescient adj Foreknowing bi t tr c

prescript adj Prescribed as a rule or model nguyên b n prescriptible adj Derived from authoritative direction

prescription n An authoritative direction s ra l nh presentient adj Perceiving or feeling beforehand d c m m$ h presentiment n Foreboding inh c m

presentment n Semblance

preservation n Conservation . presumption n That which may be logical y assumed to be true until disproved tính t tin presumptuous adj Assuming too much t ph ,

pretension n A bold or presumptuous assertion k1 v ng pretentious adj Marked by pretense, conceit, or display kiêu c ng preternatural adj Extraordinary siêu phàm

pretext n A fictitious reason or motive cái c prevalence n Frequency s th nh hành prevalent adj Of wide extent or frequent occurrence th nh hành prevaricate v To use ambiguous or evasive language for the purpose of deceiving or

thiên nhiên ti n l

prevention n Thwarting s ng n ng a

prickle v To puncture slightly with fine, sharp points châm

priggish adj Conceited t mãn

prim adj Stif ly proper quá t( m(

prima adj First h ng nh t

primer n An elementary reading-book for children sách v* lòng

primeval adj Belonging to the first ages nguyên th y

primitive adj Pertaining to the beginning or early times nguyên th y

principal adj Most important nhánh chính

principality n The territory of a reigning prince lãnh a

principle n A general truth or proposition nguyên lý

priory n A monastic house tu vi n

pristine adj Primitive s$ khai

privateer n A vessel owned and officered by private persons, but carrying on maritime

war tàu c p bi n

privilege n A right or immunity not enjoyed by all, or that may be enjoyed only under

special conditions !c quy n

privity n Knowledge shared with another or others regarding a private matter quan h riêng t

privy adj Participating with another or others in the knowledge of a secret transaction công trình v sinh ngoài

probate adj Relating to making proof, as of a will. ch'ng nh n h&p pháp

probation n Any proceeding designed to ascertain or test character, qualification, or the

like th- thách

probe v To search through and through #u dò

probity n Virtue or integrity tested and confirmed #u dò

procedure n A manner or method of acting. th t c

proceed v To renew motion or action, as after rest or interruption. theo u%i

proclamation n Any announcement made in a public manner tuyên cáo

procrastinate v To put off till tomorrow or till a future time trì hoãn

procrastination n Delay s trì hoãn

proctor n An agent acting for another tr ng s

prodigal n One wasteful or extravagant, especial y in the use of money or property. hoang phí

prodigious adj Immense v i

prodigy n A person or thing of very remarkable gifts or qualities th#n k1

productive adj Yielding in abundance hi u qu

profession n Any cal ing or occupation involving special mental or other special

disciplines ngh nghi p

professor n A public teacher of the highest grade in a university or college. giáo s

proffer v To offer to another for acceptance dâng hi n

proficiency n An advanced state of acquirement, as in some knowledge, art, or science s tài gi i

proficient adj Possessing ample and ready knowledge or of skill in any art, science, or industry chuyên gia

profile n An outline or contour m!t c t

profiteer n One who profits tr c l&i

profligacy n Shameless viciousness s trác táng

profligate adj Abandoned to vice phóng ãng

profuse adj Produced or displayed in overabundance lãng phí

progeny n Offspring con cháu

progression n A moving forward or proceeding in course c p s

prohibition n A decree= s c l nh or an order forbidding something s ng n c m

prohibitionist n One who favors the prohibition by law of the manufacture and sale of

alcoholic beverages ng n c m

prohibitory adj Involving or equivalent to prohibition, especial y of the sale of alcoholic

beverages. ng n c m

projection n A prominence s chi u

proletarian n A person of the lowest or poorest class ng i vô s n

prolific adj Producing offspring or fruit sinh s n nhi u

prolix adj Verbose r m rà

prologue n A prefatory statement or explanation to a poem, discourse, or performance

prolong v To extend in time or duration. kéo dài

promenade v To walk for amusement or exercise i d o ch$i

prominence n The quality of being noticeable or distinguished s n%i b t

prominent adj Conspicuous in position, character, or importance #

promiscuous adj Brought together without order, distinction, or design (for sex) l n x n

promissory adj Expressing an engagement to pay. h'a h n

promontory n A high point of land extending outward from the coastline into the sea m,i t

promoter n A furtherer, forwarder, or encourager ng i sáng l p

promulgate v To proclaim công b

propaganda n Any institution or systematic scheme for propagating a doctrine or system. tuyên truy n

propagate v To spread abroad or from person to person sinh s n

propel v To drive or urge forward y t i

propellant adj Propelling nhiên li u ph n l c

propeller n One who or that which propels máy y

prophecy n Any prediction or foretelling tài tiên tri

prophesy v To predict or foretel , especially under divine inspiration and guidance. tiên oán

propitious adj Kindly disposed thu n l&i

proportionate adj Being in proportion cân x'ng propriety n Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles s thích h&p propulsion n A driving onward or forward s y

prosaic adj Unimaginative. t#m th ng proscenium n That part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra ph#n tr c sân kh u proscribe v To reject, as a teaching or a practice, with condemnation or denunciation s tr c xu t proscription n Any act of condemnation and rejection from favor and privilege s tr c xu t proselyte n One who has been won over from one religious belief to another cho nh p o prosody n The science of poetical forms * "

prospector n One who makes exploration, search, or examination, especial y for minerals. ng i i u tra prospectus n A paper or pamphlet containing information of a proposed undertaking gi y qu ng cáo prostrate adj Lying prone, or with the head to the ground n.m úp

protagonist n A leader in any enterprise or contest vai chính protection n Preservation from harm, danger, annoyance, or any other evil. s b o v protective adj Sheltering ch t b o v

protector n A defender ng i b o v protégé n One specially cared for and favored by another usually older person.ng i &c b o h , ng i &c che ch Protestant n A Christian who denies the authority of the Pope and holds the right of

special judgment Ng i Ph n i

protocol n A declaration or memorandum of agreement less solemn and formal than a

treaty nghi th'c protoplasm n The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell ch t nguyên sinh

prototype n A work, original in character, afterward imitated in form or spirit nguyên m u protract v To prolong kéo dài

protrude v To push out or thrust forth kéo ra protrusion n The act of protruding s nhô ra protuberance n Something that swells out from a surrounding surface ch+ nhô lên protuberant adj Bulging n%i lên

protuberate v To swell or bulge beyond the surrounding surface.ch+ l i lên hay s ph ng ra bên ngoài b m!t lân c n proverb n A brief, pithy saying, condensing in wit y or striking form the wisdom of

experience t c ng"

provident adj Anticipating and making ready for future wants or emergencies lo xa providential adj Effected by divine guidance may m n

provincial adj Uncultured in thought and manner ng i t(nh l proviso n A clause in a contract, will, etc., by which its operation is rendered conditional. i u kho n provocation n An action or mode of conduct that excites resentment. khích ng

prowess n Strength, skill, and intrepidity in battle. d,ng c m proximately adv Immediately vào kho ng

proxy n A person who is empowered by another to represent him or her in a given matter u2 nhi m prudence n Caution. s th n tr ng

prudential adj Proceeding or marked by caution th n tr ng prudery n An undue display of modesty or delicacy

prurient adj Inclined to lascivious thoughts and desires có tính dâm d c pseudapostle n A pretended or false apostle M t tông &c gi v hay sai pseudonym n A fictitious name, especial y when assumed by a writer. bút danh pseudonymity n The state or character of using a fictitious name s ký bi t hi u

psychiatry n The branch of medicine that relates to mental disease. tâm b nh h c psychic adj Pertaining to the mind or soul

psychopathic adj Morally irresponsible b nh tinh th#n psychotherapy n The treatment of mental disease. tâm lý tr li u pudgy adj Small and fat b b m

puerile adj Childish tr con pugnacious adj Quarrelsome= Hay gây g hay gây g%

puissant adj Possessing strength. có s'c m nh

pulmonary adj Pertaining to the lungs m nh ph%i cách ly punctilious adj Strictly observant of the rules or forms prescribed by law or custom quá hình th'c punctual adj Observant and exact in points of time. úng gi

pungent adj Affecting the sense of smell cay (s c s o) pungency n The quality of affecting the sense of smell. s gay g t punitive adj Pertaining to punishment tr ng ph t

pupilage n The state or period of being a student ; purgatory n An intermediate state where souls are made fit for paradise or heaven by expiatory suf ering làm s ch

purl v To cause to whirl, as in an eddy. rì r#m purloin v To steal n c p

purport n Intent ( # # $ ( #

pusil animous adj Without spirit or bravery Không có tinh th#n hay s can m putrescent adj Undergoing decomposition of animal or vegetable matter accompanied by fetid odors. m c nát pyre n A heap of combustibles arranged for burning a dead body giàn thiêu

pyromania n An insane propensity to set things on fire ch'ng cu ng phóng h a

pyx n A vessel or casket, usually of precious metal, in which the host is preserved chén thánh

quackery n Charlatanry ngh lang b m

quadrate v To divide into quarters. chia c t thành hình vuông

quadruple v To multiply by four t ng lên b n l#n

qualification n A requisite for an employment, position, right, or privilege quy cách

qualify v To endow or furnish with requisite ability, character, knowledge, skill, or

possessions. xác nh( nh tính)

qualm n A fit of nausea. linh c m

quandary n A puzzling predicament s b i r i

quantity n Magnitude s l &ng

quarantine n The enforced isolation of any person or place infected with contagious

disease s cách ly

quarrelsome adj Irascible hay gây g+

quarter n One of four equal parts into which anything is or may be divided quý

quarterly adj Occurring or made at intervals of three months h.ng quý

quartet n A composition for four voices or four instruments nhóm b n ng i

quarto n An eight-page newspaper of any size M t t báo tám trang (c a) b t k1 kích th c nào

quay n A wharf or artificial landing-place on the shore of a harbor or projecting into it ke, b n (c ng)

querulous adj Habitually complaining hay cáu k(nh

query v To make inquiry /!c câu h i

queue n A file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admit ance. hàng &i

quibble n An utterly trivial distinction or objection "

quiescence n Quiet. s yên l!ng

quiescent adj Being in a state of repose or inaction yên l!ng

quiet adj Making no noise s yên t nh

quietus n A silencing, suppressing, or ending. biên lai thu nh n

quintessence n The most essential part of anything

quintet n Musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments b n m

quite adv Fully= Hoàn toàn. khá

Quixotic adj Chivalrous or romantic to a ridiculous or extravagant degree Vi n vông

rabid adj Affected with rabies or hydrophobia m c b nh d i

racy adj Exciting or exhilarating to the mind mùi v !c bi t

radiance n Brilliant or sparkling luster. s chi u sáng

radiate v To extend in all directions, as from a source or focus. b'c x

radical n One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures

radix n That from or on which something is developed c$ s

raillery n Good-humored satire s gi u c&t

ramify v To divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions phân nhánh

ramose adj Branch-like có nhi u nhánh

rampant adj Growing, climbing, or running without check or restraint hung h ng

rampart n A bulwark or construction to oppose assault or hostile entry thành lu)

rancor n Malice= S Hi m c

rankle v To produce irritation or festering giày vò

rapacious adj Disposed to seize by violence or by unlawful or greedy methods. tham lam

rapid adj Having great speed nhanh

rapine n The act of seizing and carrying off property by superior force, as in war s c p o t

rapt adj Enraptured say mê

raptorial adj Seizing and devouring living prey n th t

ration v To provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especial y of food kh u ph#n

rationalism n The formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently of

authority ch ngh a duy lý

raucous adj Harsh khàn khàn

ravage v To lay waste by pil age, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods tàn phá

ravenous adj Furiously voracious or hungry phàm n

ravine n A deep gorge or hollow, especial y one worn by a stream or flow of water. khe núi

reaction n Tendency towards a former, or opposite state of things, as after reform,

revolution, or inflation. ph n 'ng

reactionary adj Pertaining to, of the nature of, causing, or favoring reaction ng i ph n ng

readily adv Without objection or reluctance s4n sàng

readjust v To put in order after disarrangement. i u ch(nh l i

ready adj In a state of preparedness for any given purpose or occasion. s4n sàng

realism n The principle and practice of depicting persons and scenes as they are believed

really to exist ch ngh a hi n th c

rearrange v To arrange again or in a dif erent order

reassure v To give new confidence cam oan

rebellious adj Insubordinate ch ng i

rebuff n A peremptory or unexpected rejection of advances or approaches. s ph n kháng

rebuild v To build again or anew xây d ng l i

rebut v To oppose by argument or a suf icient answer. c tuy t

recant v To withdraw formally one's belief (in something previously believed or

maintained) rút l i

recapitulate v To repeat again the principal points of tóm t t l i

recapture v To capture again s b t gi" l i

receivable adj Capable of being or fit to be received - often money. có th nh n &c receptive adj Having the capacity, quality, or ability of receiving, as truths or impressions. d ti p thu recessive adj Having a tendency to go back lùi l i

recidivist n A confirmed criminal ng i tái ph m reciprocal adj Mutually interchangeable or convertible hàm thu n ngh ch reciprocate v To give and take mutually phúc áp

reciprocity n Equal mutual rights and benefits granted and enjoyed s tác ng qua l i recitation n The act of reciting or repeating, especial y in public and from memory s k l i

reckless adj Foolishly headless of danger thi u th n tr ng reclaim v To demand or to obtain the return or restoration of s c i t o recline v To cause to assume a leaning or recumbent attitude or position d a vào recluse n One who lives in retirement or seclusion ng i s ng n d t reclusory n A hermitage , ,

recognizance n An acknowledgment entered into before a court with condition to do some particular act cam k t

recognize v To recal the identity of (a person or thing) oán nh n recoil v To start back as in dismay, loathing, or dread. d i l i recollect v To recall the knowledge of thu th p l i reconcilable adj Capable of being adjusted or harmonized

reconnoiter v To make a preliminary examination of for military, surveying, or geological

purposes / làm m t k1 thi s$ b (cho) quân i, ang i u tra, hay thu c a lý

nh"ng m c ích

reconsider v To review with care, especial y with a view to a reversal of previous action. xem xét l i reconstruct v To rebuild xây d ng l i

recourse n Resort to or application for help in exigency or trouble. s nh n recover v To regain ph c h i

recreant n A cowardly or faithless person ng i hèn nhát recreate v To refresh after labor tái t o

recrudescence n The state of becoming raw or sore again. s tái phát l i recrudescent adj Becoming raw or sore again. phát sinh l i recruit v To enlist men for military or naval service tân binh rectify v To correct. ch(nh l u

rectitude n The quality of being upright in principles and conduct tính ngay th ng recuperate v To recover h i ph c

recur v To happen again or repeatedly, especial y at regular intervals l!p l i recure v To cure again i u tr l#n n"a

recurrent adj Returning from time to time, especial y at regular or stated intervals có nh k1 redemption n The recovery of what is mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt s chu c l i redolent adj Smelling sweet and agreeable mang h $ng v

redolence n Smelling sweet and agreeable. mùi th$m

redoubtable adj Formidable áng s&

redound n Rebound góp ph#n vào redress v To set right, as a wrong by compensation or the punishment of the wrong-doer. s s-a l i reducible adj That may be reduced gi m xu ng &c

redundance n Excess s d th a redundant adj Constituting an excess th a reestablish v To restore

refer v To direct or send for information or other purpose. h ng theo(có liên h v i) referrer n One who refers Ng i (

referable adj Ascribable= Có th quy cho h ng theo(có liên h v i) referee n An umpire= tr ng tài.Ng i tr ng tài

refinery n A place where some crude material, as sugar or petroleum, is purified nhà máy l c reflectible adj Capable of being turned back Có kh n ng &c quay tr l i

reflection n The throwing off or back of light, heat, sound, or any form of energy that travels in waves ph n x reflector n A mirror, as of metal, for reflecting light, heat, or sound in a particular direction cái ph n x reflexible adj Capable of being reflected có th chi u l i

reform n Change for the better c i cách reformer n One who carries out a reform nhà c i cách refract v To bend or turn from a direct course. khúc x refractory adj Not amenable to control v t li u ch u l-a refragable adj Capable of being refuted Có kh n ng &c bác b

refringency n Power to refract S'c m nh khúc x

refringent adj Having the power to refract chi t quang refusal n Denial of what is asked s t ch i refute v To prove to be wrong bác b regale v To give unusual pleasure. ãi ti c

regalia n pl The emblems of royalty quy n l c nhà vua regality n Royalty= "

regenerate v To reproduce tái sinh regent n One who is lawfully deputized to administer the government for the time being in the name of the ruler nhi p chính

regicide n The killing of a king or sovereign

regime n Particular conduct or administration of affairs. ch

regimen n A systematized order or course of living with reference to food, clothing and

personal habits ch sinh ho t

regiment n A body of soldiers trung oàn

regnant adj Exercising royal authority in one's own right. ang tr vì

regress v To return to a former place or condition thoái lui

regretful adj Feeling, expressive of, or ful of regret h i ti c

rehabilitate v To restore to a former status, capacity, right rank, or privilege ph c h i

reign v To hold and exercise sovereign power. th ng tr

reimburse v To pay back as an equivalent of what has been expended tr l i

rein n A step attached to the bit for controlling a horse or other draft-animal. dây c $ng

reinstate v To restore to a former state, station, or authority dây c $ng

reiterate v To say or do again and again tóm l i

rejoin v To reunite after separation áp l i

rejuvenate v To restore to youth tr l i

rejuvenescence n A renewal of youth s tr l i

relapse v To suf er a return of a disease after partial recovery. tái ph m

relegate v To send off or consign, as to an obscure position or remote destination xóa b

relent v To yield= n&ng su t tr nên thu#n tính

relevant adj Bearing upon the matter in hand liên quan

reliance n Dependence. s tin c y

reliant adj Having confidence áng tin c y

relinquish v To give up using or having t b

reliquary n A casket, cof er, or repository in which relics are kept n$i thánh tích

relish v To like the taste or savor of gia v

reluctance n Unwillingness mi n c *ng

reluctant adj Unwilling mi n c *ng

remembrance n Recollection= Nh l i s nh

reminiscence n The calling to mind of incidents within the range of personal knowledge or

experience nh l i

reminiscent adj Pertaining to the recol ection of matters of personal interest g&i l i

remiss adj Negligent c u th

remission n Temporary diminution of a disease tha th'

remodel v Reconstruct * *

remonstrance n Reproof &)

remonstrant adj Having the character of a reproof ( # &) ( #

remonstrate v To present a verbal or written protest to those who have power to right or

prevent a wrong ph n i

remunerate v To pay or pay for tr công cho

remuneration n Compensation tr công

Renaissance n The revival of let ers, and then of art, which marks the transition from

medieval to modern time Ph c h ng

rendezvous n A prearranged place of meeting h n g!p

rendition n Interpretation

renovate v To restore after deterioration, as a building %i m i

renunciation n An explicit disclaimer of a right or privilege t b

reorganize v To change to a more satisfactory form of organization t% ch'c l i

reparable adj Capable of repair có th s-a ch"a &c

reparation n The act of making amends, as for an injury, loss, or wrong s-a ch"a

repartee n A ready, witty, or apt reply 'ng i

repeal v To render of no further effect s h y b

repel v To force or keep back in a manner, physical y or mentally kh c t

repellent adj Having power to force back in a manner, physical y or mentally ch t xua u%i

repentance n Sorrow for something done or left undone, with desire to make things right

by undoing the wrong ân h n

repertory n A place where things are stored or gathered together kho

repetition n The act of repeating s l!p l i

repine v To indulge in fretfulness and faultfinding. phàn nàn

replenish v To fill again, as something that has been emptied cung c p thêm

replete adj Full to the uttermost #y

replica n A duplicate executed by the artist himself, and regarded, equally with the first, as an original. b n

sao

repository n A place in which goods are stored kho ch'a

reprehend v To find fault with khi n trách

reprehensible adj Censurable

reprehension n Expression of blame

repress v To keep under restraint or control àn áp

repressible adj Able to be kept under restraint or control có th kìm l i

reprieve v To grant a respite from punishment to. s gia ân

reprimand v To chide or rebuke for a fault l i khi n trách

reprisal n Any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy reprisa

reprobate n One abandoned to depravity and sin ng i t i l+i

reproduce v To make a copy of tái s n xu t

reproduction n The process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind s sinh s n

reproof n An expression of disapproval or blame personally addressed to one censured s qu trách

repugnance n Thorough dislike ghê t m repugnant adj Offensive to taste and feeling áng ghê t m repulse n The act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy s y lùi repulsive adj Grossly offensive áng ghê t m

repute v To hold in general opinion cho là requiem n A solemn mass sung for the repose of the souls of the dead l c#u siêu requisite adj Necessary i u ki n c#n thi t

requital n Adequate return for good or ill

requite v To repay either good or evil to, as to a person n bù rescind v To make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or a superior authority h y b reseat v To place in position of office again trang b gh m i

resemblance n Similarity in quality or form gi ng nhau resent v To be indignant at, as an injury or insult gi n reservoir n A receptacle where a quantity of some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may be kept. kho ch'a residue n A remainder or surplus after a part has been separated or otherwise treated. ph#n còn l i

resilience n The power of springing back to a former position tính àn h i resilient adj Having the quality of springing back to a former position àn h i resistance n The exertion of opposite effort or effect s ch ng c resistant adj Offering or tending to produce resistance kháng c resistive adj Having or exercising the power of resistance. kháng resistless adj Powerless b t l c

resonance n The quality of being able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations c ng h ng resonance adj Able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations c ng h ng

resonate v To have or produce resonance d i ti ng resource n That which is restored to, relied upon, or made available for aid or support. tài nguyên respite n Interval of rest. s ngh( ng$i

resplendent adj Very bright chói l i respondent adj Answering

restitution n Restoration of anything to the one to whom it properly belongs s tr l i resumption n The act of taking back, or taking again s ti p t c l i

resurgent adj Surging back or again s ng l i

resurrection n A return from death to life s ng l i resuscitate v To restore from apparent death s ng l i retaliate v To repay evil with a similar evil tr ,a retch v To make an effort to vomit. nôn o retention n The keeping of a thing within one's power or possession s duy trì reticence n The quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance tính tr#m l!ng reticent adj Habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance dè d!t

retinue n The body of persons who attend a person of importance in travel or public appearance >

retort n A retaliatory speech. v!n l i retouch v To modify the details of s-a sang retrace v To fol ow backward or toward the place of beginning, as a track or marking. ch tr v retract v To recal or take back (something that one has said). rút l i

retrench v To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity h n ch retrieve v To recover something by searching khôi ph c retroactive adj Operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions,

responsibilities có s'c h i t

retrograde v To cause to deteriorate or to move backward s th t lùi retrogression n A going or moving backward or in a reverse direction s th t lùi retrospect n A view or contemplation of something past $ $, +

retrospective adj Looking back on the past h i t ng reunite v To unite or join again, as after separation h&p nh t l i revelation n A disclosing, discovering, or making known of what was before secret, private, or unknown s ti t l

revere v To regard with worshipful veneration tôn kính reverent adj Humble cung kính

reversion n A return to or toward some former state or condition s o revert v To return, or turn or look back, as toward a former position or the like. tr l i revile v To heap approach or abuse upon. m ng nhi c

revisal n Revision $

revise v To examine for the correction of errors, or for the purpose of making changes. s-a l i revocation n Repeal s h y b

revoke v To rescind h y b rhapsody n Rapt or rapturous utterance. ni m hân hoan l n rhetoric n The art of discourse thu t hùng bi n

rhetorician n A showy writer or speaker

ribald adj Indulging in or manifesting coarse indecency or obscenity. thô t c riddance n The act or ridding or delivering from something undesirable gi i thoát ridicule n Looks or acts expressing amused contempt s ch nh o

ridiculous adj Laughable and contemptible n c c i rife adj Abundant lan tràn

righteousness n Rectitude s công b.ng

rightful adj Conformed to a just claim according to established laws or usage h&p pháp

rigmarole n Nonsense &) )

rigor n Inflexibility. s kh c nghi t

rigorous adj Uncompromising. nghiêm kh c

ripplet n A small ripple, as of water M t s g&n sóng nh , k t n c

risible adj capable of exciting laughter d t'c c i

rivulet n A small stream or brook $" ! "

robust adj Characterized by great strength or power of endurance '

rondo n A musical composition during which the first part or subject is repeated several

times ! =

rookery n A place where crows congregate to breed 2 !& ( &

rotary adj Turning around its axis, like a wheel, or so constructed as to turn thus quay

rotate v To cause to turn on or as on its axis, as a wheel quay

rote n Repetition of words or sounds as a means of learning them, with slight attention. h c v t

rotund adj Round from ful ness or plumpness tròn tr a

rudimentary adj Being in an initial, early, or incomplete stage of development s$ khai

rue v To regret= s áng ti c extremely s h i h n

ruffian adj A lawless or recklessly brutal fellow tên vô l i

ruminant adj Chewing the cud ng v t nhai l i

ruminate v To chew over again, as food previously swallowed and regurgitated nhai l i

rupture v To separate the parts of by violence c t 't

rustic adj Characteristic of dwelling in the country. m c m c

ruth n Sorrow for another's misery " " "

sacrifice v To make an offering of to deity, especial y by presenting on an altar s bán tháo

sacrificial adj Offering or offered as an atonement for sin cúng th#n

sacrilege n The act of violating or profaning anything sacred t i ph m th#n

sacrilegious adj Impious ph m thánh

safeguard v To protect thi t b b o v

sagacious adj Able to discern and distinguish with wise perception khôn ngoan

salacious adj Having strong sexual desires , $!

salience n The condition of standing out distinctly s nhô lên

salient adj Standing out prominently #u nhô

saline adj Constituting or consisting of salt ru ng mu i

salutary adj Beneficial b% ích

salutation n Any form of greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether by word or act S chào

salutatory n The opening oration at the commencement in American colleges &

salvage n Any act of saving property $ $

salvo n A salute given by firing all the guns, as at the funeral of an officer b o l u

sanctimonious adj Making an ostentatious display or hypocritical pretense of holiness or

piety phô tr $ng (s ) m o

sanction v To approve authoritatively. s phê chu n

sanctity n Holiness b t kh xâm ph m

sanguinary adj Bloody tàn b o

sanguine adj Having the color of blood. màu h ng

sanguineous adj Consisting of blood huy t máu

sapid adj Affecting the sense of taste. th$m ngon

sapience n Deep wisdom or knowledge '

sapient adj Possessing wisdom. làm ra v khôn ngoan

sapiential adj Possessing wisdom

saponaceous adj Having the nature or quality of soap xà phòng

sarcasm n Cutting and reproachful language l i ch nh o

sarcophagus n A stone cof in or a chest-like tomb quách

sardonic adj Scornfully or bitterly sarcastic. nh o báng

satiate v To satisfy ful y the appetite or desire of th a mãn

satire n The employment of sarcasm, irony, or keenness of wit in ridiculing vices. l i châm bi m

satiric adj Resembling poetry, in which vice, incapacity ,or corruption is held up to ridicule. châm bi m

satirize v To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit châm bi m

satyr n A very lascivious person ng i cu ng dâm

savage n A wild and uncivilized human being ng i man r&

savor v To perceive by taste or smell h $ng v

scabbard n The sheath of a sword or similar bladed weapon

scarcity n Insuf iciency of supply for needs or ordinary demands khan hi m

scholarly adj Characteristic of an erudite person uyên bác

scholastic adj Pertaining to education or schools. Thu t v nhà tr ng

scintilla n The faintest ray m y may

scintillate v To emit or send forth sparks or lit le flashes of light nh p nháy

scope n A range of action or view

scoundrel n A man without principle tên vô l i

scribble n Hasty, careless writing ngu ch ngo c

scribe n One who writes or is skil ed in writing ng i vi t

script n Writing or handwriting of the ordinary cursive form nguyên b n

Scriptural adj Pertaining to, contained in, or warranted by the Holy Scriptures Kinh thánh

scruple n Doubt or uncertainty regarding a question of moral right or duty tính quá th n tr ng

scrupulous adj Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong t( m n

scurrilous adj Grossly indecent or vulgar hô b(

scuttle v To sink (a ship) by making holes in the bottom s tr n ch y scythe n A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc cái hái h t c séance n A meeting of spirituals for consulting spirits

-sebaceous adj Pertaining to or appearing like fat bã nh n secant adj Cutting, especially into two parts ng cát tuy n secede v To withdraw from union or association, especial y from a political or religious body ly khai

secession n Voluntary withdrawal from fel owship, especial y from political or religious bodies s ly khai

seclude v To place, keep, or withdraw from the companionship of others tách bi t seclusion n Solitude s tách bi t

secondary adj Less important or effective than that which is primary không khí ph secondly adv In the second place in order or succession hai là

second-rate adj Second in quality, size, rank, importance, etc nh p th' hai secrecy n Concealment s bí m t

secretary n One who attends to correspondence, keeps records or does other writing for others th ký

secretive adj Having a tendency to conceal. gi u gi m sedate adj Even-tempered bình th n

sedentary adj Involving or requiring much sit ing. sinh v t nh c sediment n Matter that set les to the bottom of a liquid c!n

sedition n Conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state s n%i lo n seditious adj Promotive of conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state n%i lo n

seduce v To entice to surrender chastity. quy n r, sedulous adj Persevering in effort or endeavor &) 2 seer n A prophet nhà tiên tri

seethe v To be violently excited or agitated sôi lên seignior n A title of honor or respectful address, equivalent to sir lãnh chúa seismograph n An instrument for recording the phenomena of earthquakes. máy ghi a ch n seize v To catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly b k t

selective adj Having the power of choice có ch n l c self-respect n Rational self-esteem "

semblance n Outward appearance s trông gi ng semicivilized adj Half-civilized

semiconscious adj Partial y conscious

semiannual adj Recurring at intervals of six months * 3

semicircle n A half-circle hình bán nguy t seminar n Any assemblage of pupils for real research in some specific study under a teacher bu%i to àm

seminary n A special school, as of theology or pedagogics tr ng dòng senile adj Peculiar to or proceeding from the weakness or infirmity of old age viêm l&i teo ng i già sensation n A condition of mind resulting from spiritual or inherent feeling i u b t ng

sense n The signification conveyed by some word, phrase, or action. c m giác(ngh a) sensibility n Power to perceive or feel tính c m giác

sensitive adj Easily affected by outside operations or influences có c m giác sensorium n The sensory apparatus b máy c m giác

sensual adj Pertaining to the body or the physical senses ham khoái l c sensuous adj Having a warm appreciation of the beautiful or of the refinements of luxury. giác quan sentence n A related group of words containing a subject and a predicate and expressing

a complete thought. câu sentience n Capacity for sensation or sense-perception kh n ng có c m giác sentient adj Possessing the power of sense or sense-perception c m giác

sentinel n Any guard or watch stationed for protection v s separable adj Capable of being disjoined or divided có th tách ra separate v To take apart. tách ra

separatist n A seceder tách ra septennial adj Recurring every seven years b y n m m t l#n sepulcher n A burial-place m c%

sequacious adj Ready to be led % sequel n That which fol ows in consequence of what has previously happened sequence n The order in which a number or persons, things, or events fol ow one another

in space or time chu+i sequent adj Following in the order of time theo sau sequester v To cause to withdraw or retire, as from society or public life s tách ra sequestrate v To confiscate

sergeant n A non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal , sergeant-at-arms n An executive officer in legislative bodies who enforces the orders of the presiding officer viên c nh v

sergeant-major n The highest non-commissioned officer in a regiment th &ng s service n Any work done for the benefit of another công tác (d ch v ) serviceable adj Durable có ích

servitude n Slavery s nô l

severance n Separation. s chia ly

severely adv Extremely ác li t

sextet n A band of six singers or players b sáu

sextuple adj Multiplied by six t ng lên sáu l#n

sheer adj Absolute. rõ ràng

shiftless adj Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability chuy n d ch

shrewd adj Characterized by skill at understanding and profiting by circumstances. khôn ngoan

shriek n A sharp, shrill outcry or scream, caused by agony or terror ) *

shrinkage n A contraction of any material into less bulk or dimension co l i

shrivel v To draw or be drawn into wrinkles làm teo l i

shuffle n A mixing or changing the order of things. tráo âm xuýt

sibilance n A hissing sound âm xuýt

sibilant adj Made with a hissing sound âm xì

sibilate v To give a hissing sound to, as in pronouncing the letter s sibilate

sidelong adj Inclining or tending to one side xiên

sidereal adj Pertaining to stars or constellations v, tr

siege n A beleaguerment s bao vây

significance n Importance ý ngh a

significant adj Important, especial y as pointing something out quan tr ng

signification n The meaning conveyed by language, actions, or signs ý ngh a

similar adj Bearing resemblance to one another or to something else t $ng t

simile n A comparison which directs the mind to the representative object itself s so sánh

similitude n Similarity s gi ng

simplify v To make less complex or difficult rút g n

simulate v Imitate mô ph ng

simultaneous adj Occurring, done, or existing at the same time ng th i

sinecure n Any position having emoluments with few or no duties. ch'c ng i không n l $ng

singe v To burn slightly or superficially cháy sém

sinister adj Evil ph qu n c nh tim

sinuosity n The quality of curving in and out '

sinuous adj Curving in and out. khúc khu2u

sinus n An opening or cavity xoang

siren n A sea-nymph, described by Homer as dwelling between the island of Circe and

Scylla còi

sirocco n hot winds from Africa. gió nóng xi-rô-cô

sisterhood n A body of sisters united by some bond of sympathy or by a religious vow. tình ch em

skeptic n One who doubts any statements. k hoài nghi

skepticism n The entertainment of doubt concerning something ch ngh a hoài nghi

skiff n Usually, a small light boat propelled by oars thuy n nh

skirmish n Desultory fighting between advanced detachments of two armies cu c giao tranh nh

sleight n A trick or feat so deftly done that the manner of performance escapes

observation. s khéo léo

slight adj Of a small importance or significance s coi th ng

slothful adj Lazy u o i

sluggard n A person habitually lazy or idle ng i ch m ch p l i bi ng

sociable adj Inclined to seek company. xe ng a không có mui

socialism n A theory of civil polity that aims to secure the reconstruction of society ch ngh a xã h i

socialist adj One who advocates reconstruction of society by collective ownership of land and capital

sociology n The philosophical study of society xã h i h c

Sol n The sun

solace n Comfort in grief, trouble, or calamity ni m an i

solar adj Pertaining to the sun Thu t v) m t tr i m!t tr i

solder n A fusible alloy used for joining metallic surfaces or margins. s hàn

soldier n A person engaged in military service i lính

solecism n Any violation of established rules or customs l+i ng" pháp

solicitor n One who represents a client in court of justice; an attorney c v n pháp lu t

solicitude n Uneasiness of mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or fear s ham mu n

soliloquy n A monologue. l i c tho i

solstice n The time of year when the sun is at its greatest declination i m chí

soluble adj Capable of being dissolved, as in a fluid ch t hòa tan

solvent adj Having suf icient funds to pay all debts dung môi

somber adj Gloomy. m m

somniferous adj Tending to produce sleep gây ng

somnolence n Oppressive drowsiness s gây ng

somnolent adj Sleepy ng m$ màng

sonata n An instrumental composition b n xônat

sonnet n A poem of fourteen decasyl abic or octosyl abiclines expressing two successive

phrases " ) " >? !

sonorous adj Resonant âm vang

soothsayer n One who claims to have supernatural insight or foresight & (

sophism n A false argument understood to be such by the reasoner himself and

intentionally used to deceive +

sophistical adj Fallacious. ng y bi n

sophistry n Reasoning sound in appearance only, especial y when designedly deceptive * + soprano n A woman's or boy's voice of high range b.ng gi ng n" cao

sorcery n Witchcraft phép phù th y sordid adj Of degraded character or nature. ê ti n

souvenir n A token of remembrance v t k2 ni m sparse adj Thinly dif used th a th t

Spartan adj Exceptionally brave; rigorously severe Gi n d

spasmodic adj Convulsive co th t specialize v To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular or special course chuyên môn hóa

specialty n An employment limited to one particular line of work. ngành chuyên môn specie n A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, or other metal ti n ng

species n A classificatory group of animals or plants subordinate to a genus nh"ng ti n ng specimen n One of a class of persons or things regarded as representative of the class. m u specious adj Plausible gi t o

spectator n One who beholds or looks on. ng i xem specter n Apparition i u s& hãi ám nh spectrum n An image formed by rays of light or other radiant energy 7 ánh sáng speculate v To pursue inquiries and form conjectures #u c$

speculator n One who makes an investment that involves a risk of loss, but also a chance

of profit ng i hay suy oán sphericity n The state or condition of being a sphere tính c#u spheroid n A body having nearly the form of a sphere hình ph ng c#u spherometer n An instrument for measuring curvature or radii of spherical surfaces c#u k spinous adj Having spines d ng gai

spinster n A woman who has never been married v t cái t$

spontaneous adj Arising from inherent qualities or tendencies without external efficient cause t ng

sprightly adj Vivacious=ho t bát spurious adj Not genuine gi m o squabble v To quarrel cãi vã #m squalid adj Having a dirty, mean, poverty-stricken appearance b n th(u squatter n One who set les on land without permission or right ng i ng i x%m stagnant adj Not flowing: said of water, as in a pool ' ng

stagnate v To become dull or inert ' ng stagnation n The condition of not flowing or not changing s ng ng tr stagy adj Having a theatrical manner màu mè k ch c*m staid adj Of a steady and sober character. l i

stallion n An uncastrated male horse, commonly one kept for breeding ng a gi ng stanchion n A vertical bar, or a pair of bars, used to confine cattle in a stall c t ch ng stanza n A group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions in a poem o n th$

statecraft n The art of conducting state affairs # % static adj Pertaining to or designating bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium. s t nh i n statics n The branch of mechanics that treats of the relations that subsist among forces in order nh"ng s t nh i n

stationary adj Not moving ng i m t ch+

statistician n One who is skil ed in collecting and tabulating numerical facts ng i th ng kê statuesque adj Having the grace, pose, or quietude of a statue. nh t &ng statuette n A figurine b'c t &ng nh

stature n The natural height of an animal body t#m vóc statute n Any authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law. quy ch stealth n A concealed manner of acting hành ng lén lút

stellar adj Pertaining to the stars tinh tú steppe n One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia. th o nguyên sterling adj Genuine= Xác th c )

stifle v To smother bóp ngh t stigma n A mark of infamy or token of disgrace attaching to a person as the result of evil- doing. $ ) $

stiletto n A small dagger $ % ! stimulant n Anything that rouses to activity or to quickened action ch t kích thích stimulate v To rouse to activity or to quickened action kích thích

stimulus n Incentive s kích thích stingy adj Cheap, unwilling to spend money. keo ki t stipend n A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an allowance l $ng

Stoicism n The principles or the practice of the Stoics-being very even tempered in

success and failure Ch ngh a xtôic

stolid adj Expressing no power of feeling or perceiving. lãnh m strait n A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water. eo bi n stratagem n Any clever trick or device for obtaining an advantage m u k stratum n A natural or artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any substance or material a t#ng, t#ng l p xã h i streamlet n Rivulet su i nh

n Strictness

stringent adj Rigid khó kh n

stripling n A mere youth v thành niên

studious adj Having or showing devotion to the acquisition of knowledge ham h c

stultify v To give an appearance of foolishness to làm m t hi u l c

stupendous adj Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree to l n

stupor n Profound lethargy. hôn mê

suasion n The act of persuading. s thuy t ph c

suave adj Smooth and pleasant in manner ng t ngào

subacid adj Somewhat sharp or biting. h$i chua

subaquatic adj Being, formed, or operating under water. d i n c

subconscious adj Being or occurring in the mind, but without attendant consciousness or

conscious perception ti m th'c

subjacent adj Situated directly underneath. d i

subjection n The act of bringing into a state of submission. s l thu c

subliminal adj Being beneath the threshold of consciousness $

sublingual adj Situated beneath the tongue d i l *i

submarine adj Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea tàu ng#m

submerge v To place or plunge under water. chìm xu ng n c

submergence n The act of submerging. s l!n xu ng

submersible adj Capable of being put underwater tàu l!n

submersion n The act of submerging s chìm ng p

submission n A yielding to the power or authority of another. s quy ph c

submittal n The act of submitting 2

subordinate adj Belonging to an inferior order in a classification ng i c p d i

subsequent adj Following in time &

subservience n The quality, character, or condition of being servilely fol owing another's

behests s khúm núm

subservient adj Servilely following another's behests. l thu c

subside v To relapse into a state of repose and tranquility rút xu ng

subsist v To be maintained or sustained t n t i

subsistence n Sustenance s t n t i

substantive adj Solid danh t

subtend v To extend opposite to tr $ng( i di n v i)

subterfuge n Evasion m u k

subterranean adj Situated or occurring below the surface of the earth d i t

subtle adj Discriminating tinh t

subtrahend n That which is to be subtracted s b tr

subversion n An overthrow, as from the foundation s l t % tôn giáo

subvert v To bring to ruin. l t %

succeed v To accomplish what is attempted or intended thành công

success n A favorable or prosperous course or termination of anything attempted. thành công

successful adj Having reached a high degree of worldly prosperity thành công

successor n One who or that which takes the place of a predecessor or preceding thing. ng i k nghi p

succinct adj Concise ng n g n

succulent adj Juicy m ng n c

succumb v To cease to resist m ng n c

sufferance n Toleration s nh n n i

sufficiency n An ample or adequate supply s sung túc

suffrage n The right or privilege of voting s b phi u

suffuse v To cover or fill the surface of tràn ra

suggestible adj That can be suggested. có th ngh &c

suggestive adj Stimulating to thought or reflection khêu g&i

summary n An abstract tóm l &c

sumptuous adj Rich and costly. sang tr ng

superabundance n An excessive amount d i dào

superadd v To add in addition to what has been added thêm

superannuate v To become deteriorated or incapacitated by long service cho v h u

superb adj Sumptuously elegant. tráng l

supercilious adj Exhibiting haughty and careless contempt kiêu ng o

superficial adj Knowing and understanding only the ordinary and the obvious b m!t

superfluity n That part of anything that is in excess of what is needed s d th a

superfluous adj Being more than is needed th a thãi

superheat v To heat to excess un quá l-a

supple adj Easily bent. m m m i

supplementary adj Being an addition to b% sung supplicant n One who asks humbly and earnestly

supplicate v To beg. n n n(

supposition n Conjecture. s ph ng oán

suppress v To prevent from being disclosed or punished 'c ch suppressible adj Capable of being suppressed. s 'c ch

suppression n A forcible putting or keeping down s àn áp supramundane adj Supernatural th gi i siêu hình

surcharge n An additional amount charged ph#n ch t thêm surety n Security for payment or performance s an toàn surfeit v To feed to fullness or to satiety s th a thãi surmise v To conjecture ph ng oán surmount v To overcome by force of will kh c ph c surreptitious adj Clandestine lén lút

surrogate n One who or that which is substituted for or appointed to act in place of another ng i i di n

surround v To encircle khung trang surveyor n A land-measurer. ki m soát viên

susceptibility n A specific capability of feeling or emotion c m susceptible adj Easily under a specified power or influence. d b nh h ng suspense n Uncertainty. s l *ng l

suspension n A hanging from a support. s ình hoãn suspicious adj Inclined to doubt or mistrust áng nghi ng sustenance n Food ch t b%

swarthy adj Having a dark hue, especial y a dark or sunburned complexion. ng m en Sybarite n A luxurious person Ng i s ng xa hoa

sycophant n A servile flatterer, especial y of those in authority or influence ng i a dua syllabic adj Consisting of that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse. âm ti t syllabication n Division of words into that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.s chia thành âm ti t syllable n That which is uttered in a single vocal impulse âm ti t

syllabus n Outline of a subject, course, lecture, or treatise "

sylph n A slender, graceful young woman or girl )

symmetrical adj Well-balanced i x'ng

symmetry n Relative proportion and harmony s i x'ng sympathetic adj Having a fel ow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others h giao c m sympathize v To share the sentiments or mental states of another có thi n c m

symphonic adj Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds du d $ng symphonious adj Marked by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds (t hi m,ngh a hi m) hoà âm

symphony n A harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. b n nh c hòa t u synchronism n Simultaneousness= S *ng th i tính ng b

syndicate n An association of individuals united for the prosecution of some enterprise. nghi p oàn syneresis n The coalescence of two vowels or syllables, as e'er for ever.(ngôn ng" h c) hi n t &ng hoà h&p nguyên âm synod n An ecclesiastical council H i ngh tôn giáo

synonym n A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other. t ng ngh a synopsis n A syllabus or summary= tóm l c. b n khái l &c

systematic adj Methodical. có h th ng tableau n An arrangement of inanimate figures representing a scene from real life

tacit adj Understood ng#m taciturn adj Disinclined to conversation không c i m , ( tack n A small sharp-pointed nail tr bu m ch y ch" chi tact n Fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing s t nh tactician n One who directs affairs with skill and shrewdness nhà chi n thu t

tactics n Any maneuvering or adroit management for effecting an object. chi n thu t tangency n The state of touching s ti p giáp

tangent adj Touching &

tangible adj Perceptible by touch h"u hình tannery n A place where leather is tanned x ng thu c da tantalize v To tease nh- trêu ng $i

tantamount adj Having equal or equivalent value, effect, or import t $ng $ng tapestry n A fabric to which a pattern is applied with a needle, designed for ornamental

hangings. th m thêu

tarnish v To lessen or destroy the luster of in any way m x(n taut adj Stretched tight. kéo c ng

superintend v To have the charge and direction of, especial y of some work or movement giám sát taxation n A levy, by government, of a fixed contribution h th ng thu

superintendence n Direction and management s giám sát taxidermy n The art or process of preserving dead animals or parts of them khoa nh i bông thú

superintendent n One who has the charge and direction of, especial y of some work or

movement giám sát viên

superlative n That which is of the highest possible excel ence or eminence m'c cao nh t

supernatural adj Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power siêu phàm

supernumerary adj Superfluous ng i th a

supersede v To displace b

supine adj Lying on the back. quá kh' phân t

technic adj Technical. k) thu t technicality n Something peculiar to a particular art, trade, or the like tính cách chuyên môn technique n Manner of performance " ,

technography n The scientific description or study of human arts and industries in their historic development ,

technology n The knowledge relating to industries and manufactures % teem v To be ful to overflowing. x i x

telephony n The art or process of communicating by telephone k) thu t i n tho i

telescope v To drive together so that one slides into the another like the sections of a spy-

glass kính thiên v n

telltale adj That gives warning or information ! % &

temerity n Recklessness. táo b o

temporal adj Pertaining to or concerned with the affairs of the present life x $ng thái d $ng

temporary adj Lasting for a short time only t m th i

temporize v To pursue a policy of delay trì hoãn

tempt v To offer to (somebody) an inducement to do wrong. xúi gi c

tempter n An allurer or enticer to evil ng i cám d+

tenacious adj Unyielding dai

tenant n An occupant= ). ng i thuê

tendency n Direction or inclination, as toward some objector end. xu h ng

tenet n Any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine that a person believes or maintains as

true giáo lý

tenor n A set led course or manner of progress. chi u h ng

tense adj Strained to stif ness. kéo c ng

tentative adj Done as an experiment s th-

tenure n The term during which a thing is held s chi m h"u

tercentenary adj Pertaining to a period of 300 years l k2 ni m ba tr m n m

termagant adj Violently abusive and quarrelsome ng i àn bà l m i u

terminal adj Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit thi t b #u cu i

terminate v To put an end or stop to hoàn thành

termination n The act of ending or concluding hoàn thành

terminus n The final point or goal ga cu i cùng

terrify v To fill with extreme fear làm khi p s&

territorial adj Pertaining to the domain over which a sovereign state exercises jurisdiction quân s a ph $ng

terse adj Pithy. súc tích

testament n A will di chúc

testator n The maker of a will ng i làm di chúc

testimonial n A formal token of regard, often presented in public ch'ng nh n

thearchy n Government by a supreme deity 2 "

theism n Belief in God b nh nghi n trà n!ng

theocracy n A government administered by ecclesiastics chính sách th#n quy n

theocrasy n The mixed worship of polytheism S kính tr ng pha tr n (c a)

theologian n A professor of divinity giáo s th#n h c

theological adj Based on or growing out of divine revelation th#n h c

theology n The branch of theological science that treats of God.th#n h c

trait n A distinguishing feature or quality !c tính trajectory n The path described by a projectile moving under given forces qu) o trammel n An impediment S %

tranquil adj Calm thanh bình tranquilize v To soothe $ $( $ tranquility n Calmness S /i m t nh transalpine adj Situated on the other side of the Alps

transact v To do business giao d ch transatlantic adj Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic bên kia / i tây d $ng transcend v To surpass. v &t quá

transcendent adj Surpassing siêu vi t

transcontinental adj Extending or passing across a continent xuyên l c a transcribe v To write over again (something already written) * transcript n A copy made directly from an original * transfer v To convey, remove, or cause to pass from one person or place to another chuy n %i transferable adj Capable of being conveyed from one person or place to another có th di chuy n &c transferee n The person to whom a transfer is made ng i &c nh &ng

transference n The act of conveying from one person or place to another $ &

transferrer n One who or that which conveys from one person or place to another ng i chuy n giao transfigure v To give an exalted meaning or glorified appearance to bi n d ng

transfuse v To pour or cause to pass, as a fluid, from one vessel to another. truy n transfusible adj Capable of being poured from one vessel to another Có th truy n bên ây qua bên kia transfusion n The act of pouring from one vessel to another s rót sang

transgress v To break a law ph m t i transience n Something that is of short duration t m th i transient n One who or that which is only of temporary existence nh t th i transition n Passage from one place, condition, or action to another s chuy n ti p transitory adj Existing for a short time only th i i chuy n ti p

translate v To give the sense or equivalent of in another language or dialect d ch translator n An interpreter ng i d ch

translucence n The property or state of allowing the passage of light trong m translucent adj Allowing the passage of light trong m

transmissible adj That may e sent through or across truy n i &c

transmission n The act of sending through or across s truy n transmit v To send trough or across truy n

transmute v To change in nature, substance, or form làm bi n %i transparent adj Easy to see through or understand trong su t transpire v To come to pass + '

theoretical adj Directed toward knowledge for its own sake without respect to applications lý thuy t transplant v To remove and plant in another place '

theorist n One given to speculating lý thuy t gia transposition n The act of reversing the order or changing the place of chuy n v

theorize v To speculate l p lu n transverse adj Lying or being across or in a crosswise direction. ngang

thereabout adv Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately g#n travail n Hard or agonizing labor au

thermoelectric adj Denoting electricity produced by heat nhi t i n treachery n Violation of allegiance, confidence, or plighted faith s ph n b i

thermoelectricity n Electricity generated by dif erences of temperature, nhi t i n

thesis n An essay or treatise on a particular subject. lu n án

thoroughbred adj Bred from the best or purest blood or stock ng a thu#n ch ng

thoroughfare n A public street or road ng ph l n

thrall n One control ed by an appetite or a passion k nô l v

tilth n Cultivation l p t tr ng tr t

timbre n The quality of a tone, as distinguished from intensity and pitch âm s c

timorous adj Lacking courage nhút nhát

tincture n A solution, usually alcoholic, of some principle used in medicine thu c pha r &u

tinge n A faint trace of color màu nh

tipsy adj Befuddled with drinks ch nh choáng say

tirade n Harangue m t tràng

tireless adj Untiring không m t m i

tiresome adj Wearisome m t nh c

Titanic adj Of vast size or strength Kh%ng l

toilsome adj Laborious (

tolerable adj Moderately good có th tha th' &c

tolerance n Forbearance in judging of the acts or opinions of others s ch u ng

tolerant adj Indulgent khoan dung

tolerate v To passively permit or put up with cho phép

toleration n A spirit of charitable leniency khoan dung

topography n The art of representing on a map the physical features of any locality or

region with accuracy phép o v3 a hình

torpor n Apathy= S H h ng. s u o i

torrid adj Excessively hot nóng b ng

tortious adj Wrongful. làm h i

tortuous adj Abounding in irregular bends or turns. quanh co

torturous adj Marked by extreme suf ering (

treasonable adj Of the nature of betrayal, treachery, or breech of allegiance ph n ngh ch treatise n An elaborate literary composition presenting a subject in all its parts lu n án treble adj Multiplied by three g p ba

trebly adv Triply g p ba tremendous adj Awe-inspiring kinh kh ng tremor n An involuntary trembling or shivering rung chuy n tremulous adj Characterized by quivering or unsteadiness / &c mô t !c i m run trenchant adj Cutting deeply and quickly s c bén

trepidation n Nervous uncertainty of feeling rung chuy n trestle n An open braced framework for supporting the horizontal stringers of a railway- bridge tr c#u

triad n A group of three persons of things b ba tribune n Any champion of the rights and liberties of the people: often used as the name

for a newspaper di n àn trickery n Artifice th o n gian trá tricolor adj Of three colors có ba màu tricycle n A three-wheeled vehicle. xe p ba bánh trident n The three-pronged fork that was the emblem of Neptune inh ba triennial adj Taking place every third year c' ba n m x y ra m t l#n trimness n Neatness s g n gàng

trinity n A threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance nhóm ba trio n Three things grouped or associated together. b ba

triple adj Threefold b ba triplicate adj Composed of or pertaining to three related things or parts

triplicity n The state of being triple or threefold m t trong ba b n sao tripod n A three-legged stand, usually hinged near the top, for supporting some instrument ki ng ba chân

trisect v To divide into three parts, especial y into three equal parts chia ba