The word "provisioning" in line 13 is closest in meaning to Provisioning = supplying = sự cung cấp , đem cho 7.. The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to Shielded = prote
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PRACTICE 01 - May 2004
3 The word "tend" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
Tend = care for = chăm sóc , Chăm nom
5 The word "provisioning" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Provisioning = supplying = sự cung cấp , đem cho
7 The word "edge" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Edge = advantage = sắc bén , ưu điểm
10 The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
Shielded = protected = bảo vệ , bao bọc
12 The word "prime" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Prime = principal = cơ bản , nền tảng
14 The word "incised" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Incised = cut = cắt , rạch , khắc chạm
16 The word "distinctive" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
Distinctive = unique = đặc biệt , riêng biệt , duy nhất
18 The word "yield" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
Yield =produce = sinh ra, mang lại
25 The word "bartering" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Bartering = exchanging = trao đổi
26 The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Supplanted = replace = thay thế , chiếm chỗ
30 The phrase "charged with" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) passed on (B) experienced at (C) interested in (D) assigned to
Charged with = Assigned to = cáo buộc = phàn nàn ,buộc tội
33 The word "primitive" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Primitive = undeveloped = nguyên khai , thô sơ
35 The phrase "on the threshold of" in line 4 and 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) in need of (B) in place of (C) at the start of (D) with the purpose of
on the threshold of = at the start of = ở giữa điều gì đó
38 The word "imitation" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Imitation = copying = như ban đầu , khai sơ
43 The word "exert" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Exert = put = áp dụng , đưa vào
46 The word "durable" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Durable = Strong = bền lâu
47 The word "shattered" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
Shattered = broken apart = vỡ ra nhiều mảnh
48 The word "dominant" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) most recent (B) most common (C) least available (D) least damaging Dominant = most common = Chủ yếu ưu thế
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PRACTICE 02 - January 2003
2 The word "favored" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Favored = preferred = ưu tiên , ủng hộ
4 The word "laborious" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Laborious = difficult = gian khổ , khó nhọc
7 The word "surge" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
Surge = sharp increase = Tăng lên rõ ràng
9 The word "unprecedented" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
Unprecedented = Not seen before = Chưa từng có , không tồn tại trước đó
11 The word "obscure" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Obscure = Unclear = không rõ ràng , tối tăm
13 The word "display" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Display = Exhibit = Phô bày , trưng bày
18 The word "load" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
Load = weight = gánh nặng , vật nặng
23 The word "precise" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Precise = Accurate = chính xác , đúng
25 The word "exercise" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
Exercise = utilize = Dùng , tận dụng
26 The word "elicit" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
Elicit = bring out = kêu ra , khơi gợi
29 The word "probe" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
Probe = explore = thăm dò , điều tra
34 The word "accumulated" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Accumulated = collected= thu thập , tập hợp
37 The word "prolific" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Prolific = fruitful = sinh ra , sản xuất nhiều
38 The word "ideal" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Ideal = perfect = hoàn hỏa , lý tưởng
40 The word "standard" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Standard = customary = thông lệ , tiêu chuẩn
45 The word "strain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
Strain = strength = căng thẳng
46 The word "Accordingly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Accordingly = Consequently = do đó , vì vậy
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PRACTICE 03 - August 2003
2 The phrase “teeming with ”in line 2 is closest in meaning to
teeming with = full of = thừa thãi
4 The word “resemble” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Resemble = appear similar to = giống với
7 The word “postulated” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Postulated = suggested = gợi ý, giả thiết
13 The word “depended” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
Depended = relied = dựa trên , phụ thuộc
15 The phrase “subscribed to” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
subscribed to = agreed with = đồng ý, xác nhận
19 The word “stunning” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Stunning = impressive = ấn tượng , tuyệt
22 The word “spawn ” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Spawn = create = tạo ra , sinh ra
23 The word “partitioning” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Partitioning = division = sự chia ra, sự phân ra
25 The word “enhanced” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Enhanced = increased = phát triển , tăng lên
28 The word “transition” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
Transition = change = sự chuyển tiếp , sự thay đổi
33 The word “ignited” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Ignited = set on fire = thắp sáng
35 The word “evolution” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Evolution = development = sự phát triển , tiến hóa
38 The word “momentarily” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) effortlessly (B) briefly (C) electronically (D) gradually
Momentarily = briefly = ngắn gọn , vắn tắt
42 The word “depict” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Depict = represent = miêu tả , trình bày
45 The word “advent” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Advent = arrival = đến nơi , tới nơi (n)
47 The word “affront” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
Affront = insult = lời lăng mạ , sỉ nhục
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PRACTICE 04 - October 2003
2 The word “intriguing” in line 5 is closest in meaning to
Intriguing = fascinating = thích thú , hấp dẫn
7 The word “endless” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Endless = continuous = vĩnh viễn , không bào giờ kết thúc
Adequate = sufficient = đầy đủ
15 The phrase “rather than” in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) in addition to (B) instead of (C) as a replacement (D) such as
rather than = instead of = thay vào đó , thay thế cho
17 The word “thrived” in line 26 is closest in meaning to
Thrived = grew well = thịnh vượng , phát đạt
21 The word “forage” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) look up (B) walk toward (C) revolve around (D) search for food
Forage = search for food = tìm thức ăn
22 The word “intermittently” in live 4 is closest in meaning to
Intermittently = periodically = không liên tục
27 The word “furnish” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Furnish = provide = cung cấp
28 The word “oscillating“ in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Oscillating = swinging = dao động
31 The phrase “are easily disposed” in line 11 is closet in meaning to
are easily disposed = have a tendency = có sự chuẩn bị
33 The word “compelling” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Compelling = forceful = có sức thuyết phục
41 The word “exceptional” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Exceptional = remarkable = ngoại lê
46 The word “enhancement” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
Enhancement = improvement = sự tăng cường
47 The word “revitalize” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
Revitalize = bring new life to = mang lại sức sống mới
49 The word “executing” in line 28 is closest in meaning to
Executing = producing = sự sản xuất
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PRACTICE 05 - January 2002
2 The word "engaged" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Engaged = hired = đánh thuê
3 The word "subsequent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Subsequent = later = đến sau , xảy ra sau
8 The word "sums" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
Sums = amounts = số tiền
11 The word "identical" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) equally fast (B) exactly alike (C) near each other (D) invisible
Identical = exactly alike = đồng nhất
12 The word "heart" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
Heart = center = trung tâm
15 The word "graphic" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Graphic = vivid = sinh động
18 The word "distinct" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Distinct = separate = phân biệt , khác biệt
21 The word "Undoubtedly" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) occasionally (B) unexpectedly (C) previously (D) certainly
Undoubtedly = certainly = chắc chắn
22 The word "components" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Components = parts = các phần
24 The word "Besides" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Besides = in addition to = bên cạnh đó , thêm vào đó
28 The word "favored" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Favored = preferred = được tín nhiệm
31 The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Integral = fundamental =toàn bộ , nguyên
33 The word "flourished" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) were discovered (B) were marketed (C) combined (D) thrived
Flourished = thrived = thịnh vương , phát đạt
35 The word "grumbled" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Grumbled = complained = phàn nàn , càu nhàu
41 The word "serve" in line I is closest in meaning to
Serve = function = chức năng
43 The word "sole" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
Sole = only = duy nhất , độc nhất
46 The word "detecting" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
Detecting = finding = tìm kiếm , nhận dạng
49 The word "sedentary" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
Sedentary = inactive = không năng động , ì ạch
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PRACTICE 06 - May 2002
5 The word "subjected" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Subjected = exposed = trình bày , chỉ ra
8 The word "essence" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Essence = basic nature = tính chất
13 The word "diverse" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Diverse = different = khác nhau
14 The word "noted" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
Noted = observed = được quan sát, được chú ý
17 The word "emphasize" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Emphasize = stress = chú ý , nhấn mạnh
23 The word "accessible" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
Accessible = available = khả thi, hoạt động
28 The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
account for = explain = giải thích
31 The phrase "smooth operation" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
smooth operation = effective functioning = hoạt động tôt
33 The word "cluster" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
Cluster = group = nhóm
35 The word "alert" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Alert = ware = tnhr táo , cảnh giác
37 The word "scurrying" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Scurrying = rushing = sự chay gấp , chạy đua
43 The word "formidable" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Formidable = difficult = khó khăn (ghê tởm , kinh khủng )
45 The word "intent" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
Intent = purpose = mục đích
PRACTICE 07- August 2002
(A) as a result of (B) no matter what (C) proud of (D) according to
regardless of = no matter what = không có vấn đề gì
Marked = noticeable = được đánh dấu, chú ý
Confine = restrict = hạn chế , thu hẹp
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Presumably = probably = có lẽ , có thể
Sustain = support = hỗ trợ
Insignificant = unimportant = không đáng kể , không quan trọng
(A) exceptionally (B) dramatically (C) eventually (D) unfortunately
Ultimately = eventually = cuối cùng
Demise = death = cái chết
Finding = scientific discovery = khám phá khoa học
33 The word “convert” line 6 is closest in meaning to
Convert = change = thay đổi = chuyển đổi
38 The word “primarily” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Primarily = chiefly = trước hết
39 The word “prevailing” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Prevailing = dominant = trội, ưu thế
42 The word ”undergone” in line1 is closest in meaning to
Undergone = experienced = có kinh nghiệm
45 The word ”vast” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
Vast = great = rộng lớn
PRACTICE 08 - September 2002
2 The word "precarious" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Precarious = uncertain = Tạm thời
4 The word "settled" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Settled = stable = chắc chắn , ổn định
7 The word "chronicle" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
Chronicle = describe = sử ký
12 The word "ornate" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
Ornate = elaborate = tỷ mỉ , kỹ lưỡng
15 The phrase "derived from" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) ruined by (B) warned against (C) based on (D) sold by
derived from = based on = dựa trên
17 The word “Various" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
Various = different = đa dạng
18 The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
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account for = explain = giải thích
23 The word "subjugated" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) distinguished (B) segregated (C) concentrated (D) conquered
Subjugated = conquered = bị trinh phục,bị khuất phục
24 The phrase "synonymous with" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) equivalent to (B) important for (C) respected in (D) familiar with
synonymous with = familiar with = gần gũi , quen thộc với
30 The word "excavating" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Excavating = digging = sự đào đất
33 The word "agents" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
Agents = causes = tác nhân
37 The word "aided" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Aided = helped = được hỗ trợ , giúp đỡ
44 The word "estimated" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
Estimated = judged = được đánh giá , ước lượng
48 The phrase “pry off" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
pry off = remove = gỡ bỏ
49 The word "littered" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
Littered = covered = được bao bọc, che đậy
PRACTICE 09 - October 2002
2 The word "preserved" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Preserved = protected from destruction = được giữ gìn , bảo quản
7 The word "constant" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Constant = consistent = đặc , chắc
9 The word "attained" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Attained = achieved = đạt được , đạt tới
11 The word "resumed" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
Resumed = began again = bắt đầu lại
14 The phrase "attests to" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
attests to = gives evidence of = chứng nhận
16 The word "drab" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Drab = dull = mờ mịt, xám xịt
18 The word "prominent" in line 27 is closest in meaning to
Prominent = noticeable = xuất chúng , nổi bật
23 The word "yet" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
Yet = so far = còn nữa
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27 The word "rudimentary" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
Rudimentary = original = sơ đẳng , sơ bộ
33 The word "biting" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Biting = sharp = sắc nhọn
35 The word "heightened" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
Heightened = increased = tăng thêm
36 The word "meticulous" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Meticulous = careful = tỷ mỉ , cẩn thận
Accumulated = built up = chồng lên
43 The phrase "tantamount to" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(C) especially well suited to (D) unlikely to be confused with
tantamount to = practically the same as = tương đương với
46 The word "remarkable" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Remarkable = extraordinary = phi thường
47 The word "link" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
Link = connection = sự kết nối
PRACTICE 10 - January 2001
2 The word “intent” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
Intent = goal = mục đich
3 The word “administered” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Administered = managed = quản lý , điều hành
Periphery = outer edge = đường biên
11 The word “inception” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Inception = beginning = sự khởi điểm
12 The word “fabricating” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
Fabricating = constructing = chế tạo , làm giả
15 The phrase “resort to” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) protecting with (B) moving toward (C) manufacturing (D) using
resort to = using = sự sử dụng
19 The word “ingenuity” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealth (B) resourcefulness (C) traditions (D) organization
Ingenuity = resourcefulness = tài kheó léo
23 The word “characteristics” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
Characteristics = qualities = phẩm chất
26 The word “functional” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
Functional = usable = khả năng sử dụng
28 The word “significant” in line 26 is closest in meaning to
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Significant = meaningful =ý nghĩa, quan trọng
29 The word “attained” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
Attained = reached = đạt được
30 The word “flamed” in line 5 is closest in meaning to
Flamed = Burned = bị đốt
42 The word “encompass” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
Encompass = include = bao gồm , chứa đựng
46 The phrase “came to the forefront” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
came to the forefront = became important = trở lên quan trọng
PRACTICE 11 - May 2001
3 The phrase “hinged on” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
hinged on = depended on = phụ thuộc vào
5 The word “lured” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
Lured = attracted = thu hút, nhử mồi
7 The word “expendable” in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) nonproductive (B) unacceptable (C) nonessential (D) unprofitable
Expendable = nonessential = không cần thiết
12 The word “Notwithstanding” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Notwithstanding = despite = mặc dù
13 The word “intricate” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
Intricate = complex = phức tạp
14 The word “random” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
Random = unpredictable = ngẫu nhiên , không đoán trước được
15 The word “optimal” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
Optimal = best = tối ưu
25 The word “urged” in line 17 is closest is meaning to
Urged = encouraged = khuyến khích , cổ vũ
28 The word “convergence” in line 25 is closest in meaning to
Convergence = gathering = thu thập , tập hợp
30 The phrase “carried on” in line 29 is closest in meaning to
carried on = continued = tiếp tục làm gì đó
32 The word “diverse” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
Diverse = varied = thay đổi , khác nhau
33 The word “ensures” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
Ensures = guarantees = chắc chắn , bảo đảm
36 The word “suitably” in line 15 is closest in meaning to