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loneliness(n.) Solitude. cô đn; hiu quạ nh
quietus(n.) A silencing, suppressing, or ending. bấ t động; chế t
efficacious(adj.) Effective. Có h/q; sinh lợi
forehead(n.) The upper part of the face, between the eyes and the hair. trá n
cosmography(n.
)
The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography,
and geology.

transferable(adj.
)
Capable of being conveyed from one person or place to another. Có thể di chuyể n
innumerable(adj
.)
Countless. Không đế m xuể
network(n.) Anything that presents a system of cross- lines. mạ ng
despotism(n.) Any severe and strict rule in which the judgment of the governed has little or
no part.
Chế độ chuyê n quyề n
stimulus(n.) Incentive. kí ch thí ch; khuyê n khí ch
excess(n.) That which passes the ordinary, proper, or required limit, measure, or
experience.
Quá mức, vuợt quá giới hạn
convalescence(n
.)
The state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation
of diseas
Thời kỳ dớng bệ nh; sự lạ I sức

psychic(adj.) Pertaining to the mind or soul. ông đồng, bà cốt
monstrosity(n.) Anything unnaturally huge or distorted. Quá I dj, kỳ quá i
terrapin rùa Bá c Mỹ
planetarium cung thiê n vă n, nhà mô hì nh
vũ trụ
interpolation(n.) Verbal interference. phé p nội suy
enlist(v.) To enter voluntarily the military service by formal enrollment. thu nhậ n và o quâ n đội; tòng
quâ n; tranh thủ ( cm tì nh, cộng
tá c)
orthodoxy(n.) Acceptance of the common faith. t/c chí nh thống
fit vừa vặ n
intercept(v.) To interrupt the course of. ngă n chặ n, chặ n đứng;
prediction(n.) A prophecy.
amusement(n.) Diversion. tiê u khiể n; vui chi
caitiff(adj.) Cowardly. Hè n nhá t; hè n hạ
contraction thu nhỏ; teo; tiê m nhiễ m
neo-
Darwinsim(n.)
Darwinism as modified and extended by more recent students. thuyế t Dacuyn mới
disreputable(adj.
)
Dishonorable or disgraceful. là m ô danh
transalpine(adj.) Situated on the other side of the Alps. Bê n kia núi An-p
entirety(n.) A complete thing. Toà n vẹ n
racy(adj.) Exciting or exhilarating to the mind. đặ c sắ c
vernal pertaining to spring mùa xuâ n
orgies(n.) Wild or wanton revelry. truy hoan, trác táng
reck(v.) To have a care or thought for. lo ngạ i, bă n khoă n
demurrage(n.) the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing. Giữ tà u quá hạ n
planisphere(n.) A polar projection of the heavens on a chart. bì nh đồ; đị a cầ u

inconsiderable
evolution(n.) Development or growth. Tiế n triể n, tiế n hoá
evangelical(adj.) Seeking the conversion of sinners. Kinh phúc âm
descent(n.) The act of moving or going downward. Xuống dốc
nominate(v.) To designate as a candidate for any office. đề cử; chọn bổ nhiệ m
fungible(adj.) That may be measured, counted, or weighed. có thể thay thế đ ợc
guess(n.) Surmise. đoá n, ớc chừng
aide-de-
camp(n.)
An officer who receives and transmits the orders of the general. siz quan phụ tá , hầ u cậ n
joggle(n.) A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake. xóc nhẹ ; lắ c lắ c
butte(n.) A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated. ụ đát; mô đát
episode(n.) An incident or story in a literary work, separable from yet growing out of it. đoạ n, hồi, tì nh tiế t
mettlesome(adj.
)
Having courage or spirit. khí khá i, dũng cm
finality(n.) The state or quality of being final or complete. H/đ cuối cùng, cứu cánh
sore đau
narrate(v.) To tell a story. Thuậ t lạ i
vivify(v.) To endue with life. truyề n sức sống
tactician(n.) One who directs affairs with skill and shrewdness. Nhà cgiế n thuậ t
buffoon(n.) A clown. Anh hề ; là m trò hề
abdomen(n.) In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor;
the belly.
bụng
vestment(n.) Clothing or covering. Lễ phục

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neology(n.) The coining or using of new words or new meanings of words. từ mới

preoccupy(v.) To fill the mind of a person to the exclusion of other subjects. á m nh; chiế m giữ tr ớc
exclude(v.) To shut out purposely or forcibly. Ngă n chặ n, loạ I trừ
repertory(n.) A place where things are stored or gathered together. Kho (tà I liệ u)
scorn.() khinh miệ t
endurable(adj.) Tolerable. Có thể chị u đựng đ ợc
clumsy(adj.) Awkward of movement. Vụng về , lóng ngóng
perform(v.) To accomplish. Thực hiệ n; biể u diễ n
chamber buồng, phòng
federate(v.) To league together. tổ chức thà nh liê n đoà n, liê n
bang
overdo(v.) To overtax the strength of. quá trớn; hỏng vì c ờng điệ u
debut(n.) A first appearance in society or on the stage. Lần xuấ t trì nh đầ u tiê n
packet(n.) A bundle, as of letters.
blimp khí cầ u nhỏ
solicitor(n.) One who represents a client in court of justice; an attorney. Luậ t s ;
anagram(n.) The letters of a word or phrase so transposed as to make a different word or
phrase.
phép đo chữ cái
frankincense(n.) A gum or resin which on burning yields aromatic fumes. h ng trầ m
sameness đn điệu; đều đều
convertible(adj.) Interchangeable. Có thể đổi, thay thế
crustacean(adj.) Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish,
etc.
Loà I giá p xá c
suave(adj.) Smooth and pleasant in manner. Ngọt ngà o, tinh tế , khé o lé o
(đà n ông)
obsolescent(adj.
)
Passing out of use, as a word. cũ đi; teo đi
apostle(n.) Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority. tông đồ; ng ời l nh đạ o ci

cá ch
natal(adj.) Pertaining to one's birth.; ex: natal day, natal place (thuộc sinh, ngà y sinh)
outcast(n.) One rejected and despised, especially socially. Ng ời bị x hội ruồng bỏ
expanse(n.) A continuous area or stretch. mở rộng;phá t triển
pledgeor(n.) One who gives a pledge. Ng ời là m tin
endanger(v.) To expose to peril. Gâ y nguy hiể m
Calvinize(v.) To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism. dạ y thuyế t Can-vin
estrange(v.) To alienate. là m xa lạ ; ly giá n
inexpensive(adj.
)
Low-priced. Không đắ t, rẻ
decent(adj.) Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress. Hợp khuôn phé p; đoan trang,
đứng đắ n
dinosaur
sanguineous(adj
.)
Consisting of blood. Có má u
omnipotence(n.) Unlimited and universal power. Quyề n tuyệ t đối, vô hạ n
humanize(v.) To make gentle or refined. Nhan tí nh hoá; nhâ n đạ o
thoroughbred(ad
j.)
Bred from the best or purest blood or stock. Giống thuầ n chủng
gigantic(adj.) Tremendous. Khổng lồ
advisory(adj.) Not mandatory. T vấ n
sapience(n.) Deep wisdom or knowledge. khôn khéo; khôn ngoan
efflorescence(n.
)
The state of being flowery, or a flowery appearance. adj efflorescent; V
effloresce
nỏ hoa

parse(v.) To describe, as a sentence, by separating it into its elements and describing
each word.
Phâ n tí ch, phâ n tí ch câ u
nestle(v.) To adjust cozily in snug quarters. ấp ủ, ôm chặ t
prejudice(n.) A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts. đị nh kiế n, thà nh kiế n
decasyllable(n.) A line of ten syllables. 10 â m tiế t
impersonate(v.) To appear or act in the character of. Nhâ n cá ch hoá
convalesce(v.) To recover after a sickness. Lạ I sức, phục hồi
norm(n.) A model. tiê u chuẩ n; quy tắ c
prophecy(n.) Any prediction or foretelling. tiê n đoá n
negligee(n.) A loose gown worn by women. Quầ n á o xuề nh xoà ng
amatory(adj.) Designed to excite love. Yê u đ ng,biể u lộ t/y
parentage(n.) The relation of parent to child, of the producer to the produced, or of cause to
effect.
Nguồn gốc ttổ tiê n; hà ng cha
mẹ , t cá ch cha mẹ
realism(n.) The principle and practice of depicting persons and scenes as they are
believed really to exist
Chủ nghĩ a hiệ n thực
rationalism(n.) The formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently of
authority.
Chủ nghĩ a duy lý

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bronchus(n.) Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs. Phế qun
motive vậ n động; chuyể n động
panoply(n.) A full set of armor. Bộ đầ y đủ
indicant(adj.) That which points out.
intolerant(adj.) Bigoted. Cố chấ p, không khoan dung

deduce(v.) To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or
principles.
Suy luận
cereal(adj.) Pertaining to edible grain or farinaceous seeds. ngũ cốc; món ă n từ ngũ cốc
naval(adj.) Pertaining to ships. HI quâ n
precedence(n.) Priority in place, time, or rank. u tiê n; đị a vị trê n
moralist(n.) A writer on ethics. Nhà đạ o đức học,
icily(adv.) Frigidly. Bă ng giá ; lạ nh lùng
forth(adv.) Into notice or view. Phí a trớc; lỗ ra
inmost(adj.) Deepest within. Tậ n trong cùng; tậ n đá y lòng,
thâ m tâ m
contrivance(n.) The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a
special purpose.
Sáng kiến;
fungous(adj.) Spongy. nấ m; mọc nhanh nh nấ m
dusk bóng tối; nhá nhem
radix(n.) That from or on which something is developed. Nguồn gốc, căn nguyên
modify(v.) To make somewhat different. Sửa đổi; gm bớt
countervail(v.) To offset. phn tá c dụng
dissentious(adj.) Contentious. Hay sinh sự
symphonious(ad
j.)
Marked by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. Hoà â m
hypnosis(n.) An artificial trance-sleep. thôi miê n;
massacre(n.) The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings. Cuộc tà n sá t, thm sá t
sink(n) plumbed in basin; place where foul liquid; place of vice bồn rửa bá t; ni bùn lầ y n ớc
đọng; ổ tội ác
sacrilege(n.) The act of violating or profaning anything sacred. Phạ m th ợng; bá ng bổ
detract(v.) To take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation. Lờy đI, khấu trừ; chê bai, gièm
pha, là m gim giá trị

myth(n.) A fictitious narrative presented as historical, but without any basis of fact. Thầ n thoạ i
conjoin(v.) To unite. kế t hợp lại; chắ p lạ i
collide(v.) To meet and strike violently. Va chạ m, xung đột
advertiser(n.) One who advertises, especially in newspapers. ng ời qung cá o
balsam(n.) A medical preparation, aromatic and oily, used for healing. Nhựa thm
overshadow(v.) To cast into the shade or render insignificant by comparison. Là m lu mờ; che bóng
specialize(v.) To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular or special
course.
chuyê n gia
senile(adj.) Peculiar to or proceeding from the weakness or infirmity of old age. L o suy
outdo(v.) To surpass. v ợt trội; giỏi hn
dugout thuyền độc mộc; hầm trú ẩn;
sĩ quan tái ngũ
gyrate(v.) To revolve. hồi chuyể n, xoay tròn
micrometer(n.) An instrument for measuring very small angles or dimensions. dụng cụ đo vi l ợng
earthenware(n.) Anything made of clay and baked in a kiln or dried in the sun. đất nung
participate(v.) To receive or have a part or share of. Tham gia, tham dự
Acknowledgme
nt

myth A fictitious narrative presented as historical, but without any basis of fact. thầ n thoạ i; hoang đ ờng,
chuyệ n t ởng t ợng
pauperism(n.) Dependence on charity. Bầ n cùng
hoop vòng; và nh đai
nausea(n.) An affection of the stomach producing dizziness and usually an impulse to
vomit
buồn nôn; kinh tởm
definite(adj.) Having an exact signification or positive meaning. Rõ rà ng; xá c đị nh rõ
tenant(n.) An occupant. Tấ đIề n
diffusible(adj.) Spreading rapidly through the system and acting quickly. Có thể khế ch tá n

memorable(adj.) Noteworthy. đá ng ghi nhớ; ko quê n
melodious(adj.) Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds. Du d ng , ê m tai
interposition(n.) A coming between. đặ t và o gi; can thiệ p
homonym(n.) A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another. đồng â m khá c nghĩ a
(adj.) Denoting electricity produced by heat. đIệ n tim
latish(adj.) Rather late. HI trễ ,khá muộn
trammel(n.) An impediment. Ngă n trở, gâ y trở ngạ i
vegetative(adj.) Pertaining to the process of plant-life. Sinh d ỡng
lexicography(n.) The making of dictionaries. Từ đIể n học
squeeze ép, vắ t,nặ n; ôm chặ t, xiế t

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sneaker ngời lé n lút; dầ y đế mề m
ceremonial(adj.) Characterized by outward form or ceremony. nghi lễ, nghi thức; long trọng
anteroom(n.) A room situated before and opening into another, usually larger. Phòng ngoà I, phòng đợi
prima(adj.) First.
valedictorian(n.) Student who delivers an address at graduating exercises of an educational
institution.
đạ i biể u h/s đọc diễn vă n từ
biệ t trong lễ tốt nghiệ p
exhaustible(adj.) Causing or tending to cause exhaustion. Là m cạ n kiệ t, suy kiệ t
baton(n.) An official staff borne either as a weapon or as an emblem of authority or
privilege.
Gởy chỉ huy; dùi cui cnh sá t
weird số phận, số mệnh; huyề n bí ,
kỳ lạ
ambitious(adj.) Eagerly desirous and aspiring. Nhiề u tham vọng
rookery A place where crows congregate to breed. hòn non bộ
guzzle(v.) To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp. ăn uống lu bù

underrate(v.) To undervalue. đá nh giá thấ p, coi nhẹ
phenomenon(n.) Any unusual occurrence. Hiệ n t ợng
confinement(n.) Restriction within limits or boundaries. Giam h m, hạ n chế ; ở cữ
purse(n) túi nhỏ; túi xắ c
skepticism(n.) The entertainment of doubt concerning something. hoà i nghi
deponent(adj.) Laying down. Ng ời làm chứng
remunerate(v.) To pay or pay for. tr công; tiề n thù lao
cosmogony(n.) A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe. thuyế t nguồn gốc vũ trụ
altar(n.) Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense
burned.
Bà n thờ, bệ thờ
bide(v.) To await. chờ đợi
mouthful(n.) As much as can be or is usually put into the or exercise. miế ng ()đầ y mồm
bearable có thể chị u đụng, khoan dung
almanac(n.) A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain
astronomical information.
Niên lị ch, niên giám
typography(n.) The arrangement of composed type, or the appearance of printed matter. Kỹ thuậ t tạ o chữ,in trê n má y
ordnance(n.) A general name for all kinds of weapons and their appliances used in war. Quâ n nhu
forethought(n.) Premeditation. chủ tâ m; tí nh trớc
necrosis(n.) the death of part of the body. hoạ i th
irrefrangible(adj
.)
That can not be broken or violated. ko hể xâ m phạ m
witling(n.) A person who has little understanding. Chậ m hiể u
municipality(n.) A district enjoying municipal government. Chí nh quyền tự trị
fluential(adj.) Pertaining to streams. trôi chy, l u loát
necessity(n.) That which is indispensably requisite to an end desired. bắ t buộc; cầ n thiế t
ire(n.) Wrath. nổi iậ n, giậ n dữ
panorama(n.) A series of large pictures representing a continuous scene. Toà n cnh

conscious(adj.) Aware that one lives, feels, and thinks. Có ý thức, nhậ n thức
extraordinary(ad
j.)
Unusual. khá c th ờng; đặ c biệ t
redound(n.) Rebound. nh h ởng lạ I, đua lạ i
photometry(n.) The art of measuring the intensity of light. Trắ c quang học, đo sá ng
unbearable(adj.) Unendurable. Không chị u nổi
surmise to conjecture; guess; N. phỏng đoá n; gi đị nh
lawn bẫ i cỏ; vi gai mị n (batit)
Epicurean(adj.) Indulging, ministering, or pertaining to daintiness of appetite. H ởng lạ c
bole(n.) The trunk or body of a tree. Thâ n câ y
landholder(n.) Landowner. đị a chủ, ng ời cho thuê đất
recognize(v.) To recall the identity of (a person or thing). công nhậ n, thùa nhậ n
epidemic(n.) Wide-spread occurrence of a disease in a certain region. Bệ nh dị ch; lan truyề n
disappoint(v.) To fail to fulfill the expectation, hope, wish, or desire of. thấ t ớc; là m hỏng
discipline(n) a control or order exercised; way of life aimed at self-control and
conformity; branch of learning; punishment
kỷ luậ t; sự hà nh xác; rèn luyện
trí óc; trừng phạ t
quarto(n.) An eight-page newspaper of any size. Giấ y khổ 4; viế t tắ t
intercede(v.) To mediate between persons. hoà gii; can thiệ p giúp
euphonious(adj.) Characterized by agreeableness of sound. ê m tai, thuậ n tai
prohibitory(adj.) Involving or equivalent to prohibition, especially of the sale of alcoholic
beverages.
Có xu h ớng ngă n cấ m
head(foremost) adv. Precipitately, as in diving. cao nhấ t, đầ u tiê n
epicycloid(n.) A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which rolls upon
another circle.
Hì nh trụ
transmit(v.) To send trough or across. Truyề n, dẫ n

(adj.) Showing inexperience. C bn, đn gin; không tinh vi
amateur(adj.) Practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession.
pontiff(n.) The Pope. Giáo chủ, giá m mục

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binoculars ống nhòm
overproduction(
n.)
Excessive production. Khủng hong thừa
exhaustive(adj.) Thorough and complete in execution. Thấ u đá o, toà n diệ n
element(n.) A component or essential part.
underwrite(v.) To issue or be party to the issue of a policy of insurance. bo hiể m ; ký tê n ở d ới
loot(v.) To plunder. C ớp bóc
wantonness(n.) Recklessness. Bừa b I, nghị ch ngợm
esthetic(adj.) Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the fine arts. thẩ m mỹ
proscription(n.) Any act of condemnation and rejection from favor and privilege. cấ m, bà i trừ; trục xuấ t
necrosis(n.) the death of part of the body. hoạ i th
anticyclone(n.) An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowing
outward.
vùng xoáy nghị ch
henchman(n.) A servile assistant and subordinate. Tay sai, ng ời hầ u cậ n
material(n.) That of which anything is composed or may be constructed. vậ t chấ t; thâ n thể ; quan trọng
disyllable(n.) A word of two syllables. từ 2 â m tiế t
Renaissance(n.) The revival of letters, and then of art, which marks the transition from
medieval to modern
thời phục h ng
contraposition(n
.)
A placing opposite. Sự t ng phn

impetuosity(n.) Rashness. m nh mẽ , dữ dội
compensate(v.) To remunerate. Phầ n bù; đề n bù;
fiscal(adj.) Pertaining to the treasury or public finances of a government. công khố, tà i chí nh
litigate(v.) To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law. kiệ n, tranh chấ p
disinherit(v.) To deprive of an inheritance. t ớc quyề n thừa kế
badger pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and
again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a
kind of mountain animal
là m phiề n. quấ y rầ y; ng ời
bá n hà ng rong; con lửng
pervade(v.) To pass or spread through every part. trà n ngậ p, to khắ p
inquisition(n.) A court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics. đIề u tra, thẩ n tra chí nh thức
(của toà á n)
pant thở hổn hể n; khá t khao
executor(n.) A person nominated by the will of another to execute the will. ng ời thi hà nh, thực hiện
sacrifice(v.) To make an offering of to deity, especially by presenting on an altar. cúng; tế lễ
forethought(n.) Premeditation. chủ tâ m; tí nh trớc
flection(n.) The act of bending. Sự uốn
siege(n.) A beleaguerment. Bao vâ y
deformity(n.) A disfigurement. mé o mó, dị dạ ng
congregate(v.) To bring together into a crowd. Tậ p hợp, tụ hợp
unfavorable(adj.
)
Adverse. đIề u bấ t lợi
grimy đầ y bụi bẩ n; cá u ghé t
bedaub(v.) To smear over, as with something oily or sticky. Lem luốc;loè loạ t
superlative(n.) That which is of the highest possible excellence or eminence. bậ c nhấ t
succinct(adj.) Concise.
impermissible(a
dj.)

Not permissible. cấ m; ko cho phé p
commodity(n.) Something that is bought and sold. Hà ng hoá
bombard(v.) To assail with any missile or with abusive speech. dồn dậ p, tới tấ p
lateral(adj) adv. laterally ở nhá nh (họ hà ng); bê n cạ nh
bitterness(n.) Acridity, as to the taste. chua cay; đắ ng; ré t buốt
exhaust(v.) To empty by draining off the contents. cạ n kiệ t, suy kiệ t
makeup(n.) The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is
composed.
đồ hoá trang; bn chấ t, t/c; cấu
tạ o, thà nh phầ n
overleap(v.) To leap beyond. Nhy v ợt qua
lingo(n.) Language. ngôn ngữ lạ , khó hiể u
reminiscent(adj.
)
Pertaining to the recollection of matters of personal interest. nhóm lạ i; gợi lạ i; hồi t ởng
ill-natured(adj.) Surly. Cá u kỉ nh, gắ t gỏng
immature(adj.) Not full-grown. non nớt, ch a chí n muồi
loch(n.) A lake. hồ
corruption(n.) Loss of purity or integrity. Tham nhũng, thối ná t
hypotenuse(n.) The side of a right-angled triangle opposite the right angle. Cạ nh huyề n
prominence(n.) The quality of being noticeable or distinguished. lồi lê n, nổi lê n;
oversee(v.) To superintend. Trông nom, quan sá t
Iliad(n.) A Greek epic poem describing scenes from the siege of Troy. Thiê n anh hùng ca
subjection(n.) The act of bringing into a state of submission. Khuấ t phục; đua ra (góp ý)
hexapod(adj.) Having six feet. Loà I 6 châ n
curt(adj.) Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act or expression. Cộc lốc; ngắ n gọn

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interrupt(v.) To stop while in progress. Giá n đoạ n, đứt qu ng

elasticity(n.) That property of matter by which a body tends to return to a former shape
after being change
Co gi n
portfolio(n.) A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc. cặ p giấ y; danh mục;
poignant(adj.) Severely painful or acute to the spirit. cay; sầ u thm; đắ ng cay; buốt
nhói; là m mủi lòng
Darwinism(n.) The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of
higher forms.
học thuyế t Đá c uyn
judiciary(n.) That department of government which administers the law relating to civil
and criminal
bộ má y t phá p; phá p luậ t,
toà n á n
tact(n.) Fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing. Tế nhị , khé o léo, tà I ứng biến
penetrable(adj.) That may be pierced by physical, moral, or intellectual force. Có thể xâ m nhậ p, xuyê n quan,
hiểu thấu
deprave(v.) To render bad, especially morally bad. Là m h hỏng, là m suy đồi
vindicative(adj.) Revengeful. Dễ chứng minh, dễ bà o chữa
gourd(n.) A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some similar fruit having a hard rind. Cây bầ u
waddle đia lạ ch bạ ch
palinode(n.) A retraction. Sự co rút
enfeeble(v.) To debilitate. là m yế u
iciness(n.) The state of being icy. lạ nh lẽ o; l nh đạ m
denote(v.) To designate by word or mark. Có biểu hiệ n, chứng tỏ
conduct.() Hạ nh kiể m; h ớng dẫ n;
sibilance(n.) A hissing sound. â m xuýt
anatomy(n.) That branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms. gii phẫ u
ailment(n.) Slight sickness. ẩ m đau, bệ nh tậ t
disciplinary(adj.
)

Having the nature of systematic training or subjection to authority. đua và o kỷ luậ t; rè n luyện trí
óc
transplant(v.) To remove and plant in another place. Di thực; cấ y ghé p
expository explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition có t/c mô t, gii thí ch
opinion(n.) A conclusion or judgment held with confidence, but falling short of positive
knowledge.
ý kiến; d luậ n; đánh giá
muggy(adj) oppressively humid; N. Mugginess oi
brisk nhanh nhu; lanh lợi; nổi bọt,
sủi bọt
resistance(n.) The exertion of opposite effort or effect. Chống lạ i
recollect(v.) To recall the knowledge of. nhớ lạ i, hồi t ởng; nhậ n ra
revocation(n.) Repeal. Huỷ bỏ, thủ tiê u
arbor(n.) A tree. Câ y
extremity(n.) The utmost point, side, or border, or that farthest removed from a mean
position.
đầ u, mũi; bấ t hạ nh tột độ
blithe(adj.) Joyous. than thn vô t
panic(n.) A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear. hong sợ, kinh hoà ng
tranquilize(v.) To soothe. làm dị u, mê , yê n lặ ng; là m
yê n tâ m
superheat(v.) To heat to excess. nóng già
inhume(v.) To place in the earth, as a dead body. chôn cấ t, mai tá ng
weasel con chồn; lẩ n trá nh
generally(adv.) Ordinarily.
evolve(v.) To unfold or expand. Mở ra; suy luậ n ra
veto(n.) The constitutional right in a chief executive of refusing to approve an
enactment.
Quyề n phủ quyế t
heartbeat nhị p tim; xúc động, bối rối

mismanage(v.) To manage badly, improperly, or unskillfully. Qun lý tồi
lawgiver(n.) A legislator. Ng ời là luậ t
(adj.) Deviating from the normal form or standard type. Khá c hì nh
compulsory(adj.
)
Forced. giáo dục phổ cập
deform(v.) To disfigure. bóp mé o, xuyê n tạ c
thermoelectricit
y

dwindle teo, thu nhỏ; thoái hoá
pollen(n.) The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering
plant.
Phấn hoa; thụ phấn
indefinitely(adv.
)
In a vague or uncertain way. Mậ p mờ; vô hạ n đị nh
cosmopolitan(ad
j.)
Common to all the world. CN thế giới; giang hồ
bore(v.) To weary by tediousness or dullness.
sweater á o v
ệ
sinh, áo n
ị
t; n
g
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nhiề u mồ hôi; kẻ bóc lột công
nhâ n
irritancy(n.) The quality of producing vexation. V irritate lá m cá u
vendible(adj.) Marketable. sẵn sàng để bá n; vậ t để bá n
populace(n.) The common people. công chúng; quầ n chúng
indiscreet(adj.) Lacking wise judgment. Vô ý không cẩ n trọng
antiphony(n.) An anthem or other composition sung responsively. há t đối, tiế ng vang; thá nh ca
hereditary(adj.) Passing naturally from parent to child. Di truyề n
forejudge(v.) To judge of before hearing evidence. xử trớc, quyết đị nh trớc
miter(n.) The junction of two bodies at an equally divided angle. Mũ tế (giá m mục); mộng
vuông góc (đồ gỗ)
pose tue thế , điệ u bộ; yê u sá ch
nimble(adj.) Light and quick in motion or action. Nhanh nhẹ n, nhanh trí
cabalism(n.) Superstitious devotion to one's religion. Thuậ t phù thuỷ
disseminate(v) spread gieo rắ c, phổ biế n
semiannual(adj.) Recurring at intervals of six months. Quý (6 tháng )
transcript(n.) A copy made directly from an original. bn sao nguyê n bn
Calvinism(n.) The system of doctrine taught by John Calvin. Thuyế t Calvin
calorie(n.) Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1
degree centigrade.
calo
festal(adj.) Joyous. Ngà y lễ ; vui nhộn
medieval(adj.) Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages. Thời trung cổ
sense(n.) The signification conveyed by some word, phrase, or action. Giá c quan,ý thức;
permissible(adj.
)
That may be allowed. Chấ p nhậ n đ ợc; dùng đ ợc
enshrine(v.) To keep sacred. Cấ t giữu thiê ng liê ng
elusion(n.) Evasion.

aeronaut(n.) One who navigates the air, a balloonist. ng ời lá i khí cầ u
pantoscope(n.) A very wide-angled photographic lens. máy chiế u toà n cnh
engrave(v.) To cut or carve in or upon some surface. khắ c, chậ m, trổ, in sâ u
oar mái chè o
gauge(n.) An instrument for measuring. Má y đo
crag(n.) A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge. Vách đá lởm chởm
exclamation(n.) An abrupt or emphatic expression of thought or of feeling. dấ u !
decrepit(adj.) Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity. Già yế u, hom hem; đổ ná t
witchcraft(n.) Sorcery. Ma thuậ t
oaken(adj.) Made of or from oak. bằng gỗ sồi
protoplasm(n.) The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell. Chấ t nguyê n sinh
acquiescence(n.) Passive consent. Bằ ng lòng; phục tùng
sidereal(adj) of the fixed stars thuộc cá c chòm sao
mountainous(adj
.)
Full of or abounding in mountains. nhiề u núi; khổng lồ
autonomy(n.) Self-government. Tự trị
flag-officer(n.) The captain of a flag-ship. Cờ hiệ u
precede(v.) To happen first. đi tr ớc
pitiable(adj.) Contemptible. đá ng th ng, đá ng khinh
maintenance(n.) That which supports or sustains. bo d ỡng đ ờng
usage(n.) Treatment. cá ch s/d, cá ch đối xử
scythe(n.) A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc. cái há i (cắ t cỏ)
fracture(n.) A break. bẻ g y; làm đứt đoạn
reckless(adj.) Foolishly headless of danger. coi th ờng; hấ p tấ p; tá o bạ o,
liề u lĩ nh
incitement(n.) That which moves to action, or serves as an incentive or stimulus. khuyế n khí ch; xúi dục
stupendous(adj.) Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree. Rất to lớn, rấ t quan trọng;lạ
lùng,kỳ diệ u
lunacy(n.) Mental unsoundness. Mất trí ; đIê n rồ

bowler(n.) In cricket, the player who delivers the ball. ng ời chi đá nh ki
stiletto(n.) A small dagger. dao gă m nhỏ; gót dà y
furrier(n.) A dealer in or maker of fur goods. Ng ời buôn bán, thuộc da
lông thú
(adj.) Not to be understood.
optimism(n.) The view that everything in nature and the history of mankind is ordered for
the best.
Lạ c quan
marine(adj.) Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea. Thuộc biển
hydrodynamics(
n.)
The branch of mechanics that treats of the dynamics of fluids. thuỷ động lực
Incompressible
depopulate(v.) To remove the inhabitants from. Gim dâ n số
vainglory(n.) Excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative vanity. D n
g
d n
g
t
ự
đắ c; kheo

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khoang; khoá c lác
dendrology(n.) The natural history of trees. tí nh tuổi câ y
orographic đị a hì nh núi
disappear(v.) To cease to exist, either actually or for the time being.
aliment(n.) That which nourishes. Cấp d ỡng, đồ ăn
pectoral(adj.) Pertaining to the breast or thorax. ngực; vâ y,ức; tấ m che ngực

arboriculture(n.) The cultivation of trees or shrubs. Nghề trồng câ y
humble khiê m tốn, nhún nh ờng;
khúm núm; tầ m th ờng, nhỏ
bé
judicial(adj.) Pertaining to the administration of justice. Thuộc toà á n
Anglophobia(n.) Hatred or dread of England or of what is English. Chủ tr ng bà I Anh
autarchy(n.) Unrestricted power. quyề n nă ng tuyệ t đối
pare(v.) To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything. Tỉ a, gọt, đẽ o
assassination(n.) Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery. M u sá t, á m sá t
fief(n.) A landed estate held under feudal tenure. Thá I ấ p, đấ t phong
borough(n.) An incorporated village or town. thà nh phố; thị x ; khu
polytheism(n.) The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one. Thuyế t đa thầ n
iniquity(n.) Gross wrong or injustice. đIề u bấ t công, tội lỗi
necromancer(n.) One who practices the art of foretelling the future by means of
communication with the
Cô đồng (gọi hồn)
low-
spirited(adj.)
Despondent. nn lòng
drizzle(n) very fine rain; V. drizzle; Adj. drizzly m a phùn, m a bụi
perseverance(n.) A persistence in purpose and effort. Kiê n nhẫ n,kiê n trì
emeritus(adj.) Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position. Im lì m; thụ động
enrage(v.) To infuriate. là m giậ n điê n lê n
fondle(v.) To handle tenderly and lovingly. Vuốt ve,mn trớn
assonance(n.) Resemblance or correspondence in sound. Trùng â m, t ng ứng
animate(v.) To make alive. Tiế p sinh khí , tạ o sức sống
primitive(adj.) Pertaining to the beginning or early times. Nguyê n thuỷ; gốc
valedictorian(n.) Student who delivers an address at graduating exercises of an educational
institution.
đạ i biể u h/s đọc diễn vă n từ

biệ t trong lễ tốt nghiệ p
antitoxin(n.) A substance which neutralizes the poisonous products of micro-organisms. Khá ng độc
parsimonious(ad
j.)
Unduly sparing in the use or expenditure of money. Keo kiệ t; chi li, bủn xỉ n
dendroid(adj.) Like a tree.
reassure(v.) To give new confidence. Cam đoan lạ I, bo hiể m lạ i
lune(n.) The moon. Hì nh tră ng
indescribable(ad
j.)
That can not be described. Không thể t đ ợc;m hồ
unsettle(v.) To put into confusion. Làm đo lộn; là m lo lắ ng
pot ấ m, bì nh, lọ, nồi, chậ u hoa
extortion(n.) The practice of obtaining by violence or compulsion. bóp nặ n, tống tiề n
compression(n.) Constraint, as by force or authority.
mechanics(n.) The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action of
forces.
C học
sirocco(n.) hot winds from Africa. Gió nóng từ Châ y Phi tới
reptile bò; hè n hạ , ti tiệ n; loà i bò sá t
duteous(adj.) Showing submission to natural superiors. biế t vâ ng lời; có ý thức sẵn
sà ng, chấ p hà nh n/v
abscess(n.) A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body. á p xe; chỗ rỗ (kim loạ i)
maize(n.) Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn. Ngô và ng
hydra(n.) The seven- or nine-headed water-serpent slain by Hercules. Rắ n nhiề u đầ u; tai ng
batten(n.) A narrow strip of wood. tấ m vá n lót; lót vá n
jurisdiction(n.) Lawful power or right to exercise official authority. quyề n hạ n phá p lý
annual(adj) lasting a year; N. annual; adv. annually trong 1 nă m
solicitude(n.) Uneasiness of mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or fear. Lo â u, nóng ruột
overjoyed vui mừng khôn xiế t

protuberant(adj.
)
Bulging. Phồng lê n, u lê n
eureka(Greek.) I have found it. Thấ y rồi, tì m thấ y rồi !
magnet(n.) A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the
lodestone.
nam châ m; vật có sức cuốn hút
panic(n.) A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear. hong sợ, kinh hoà ng
littoral(adj.) Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore. ven biể n; duyê n hi
tranquil(adj.) Calm. Yê n tĩ nh, tthanh bì nh
piteous(adj.) Compassionate. thm th ng; đá ng th ng
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digress(v.) To turn aside from the main subject and for a time dwell on some incidental
matter.
Lạ c đề
occasion(n.) An important event or celebration. dị p, c hội; duyê n cớ
influential(adj.) Having the power to sway the will of another. có nh h ởng; có uy thế
requital(n.) Adequate return for good or ill. đề n bù, đền đá p; tr thù
irk(v.) To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue. Là m phiề n; là m khó chị u
slice miếng mỏng, lát mỏng
desist(v.) To cease from action. Ngừng,nghỉ
colloquialism(n.
)
Form of speech used only or chiefly in conversation. Thông tục
translator(n.) An interpreter.
steppe(n.) One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia. thị nh hà nh; a chuộng
hesitancy(n.) A pausing to consider. Do dự, ngập ngừng

hernia(n.) Protrusion of any internal organ in whole or in part from its normal position. chứng ruột sa
working-
man(n.)
One who earns his bread by manual labor. Ng ời hay là m
accusation(n.) A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error. kế t tội
positive(adj.) Free from doubt or hesitation. Xá c thực, rõ rà ng
prescription(n.) An authoritative direction. quy đị nh; đn thuốc
accordion(n.) A portable free-reed musical instrument. đàn accoc
accuracy(n.) Exactness.
forgo(v.) To deny oneself. ThôI, bỏ, kiê ng
analyze(v.) To examine minutely or critically.
surround(v.) To encircle.
outride(v.) To ride faster than. v ợt tr ớc
remunerate(v.) To pay or pay for. tr công; tiề n thù lao
inexpressible(ad
j.)
Unutterable. Không thể diễ n đạ t đ ợc
expectancy(n.) The act or state of looking forward to as certain or probable. Mong đI; triể n vọng
involve(v.) To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively. Gồm, bao hà m
pugnacious(adj.) Quarrelsome. Hay gâ y ghổ
sterling(adj.) Genuine. đúng giá trị
rupture(v.) To separate the parts of by violence. Gẫ y, đứt, vỡ
orthopedist(n.) One who practices the correcting or preventing of deformity Chuyê n khoa chỉ nh hì nh
pulp thị t cùi (câ y); tuỷ; bôt nh o;
sách báo giậ t gâ n; bột nh o
accredit(v.) To give credit or authority to. Gây tí n nhiệ m
volunteer tì nh nguyệ n, xung phong;
perusal(n.) The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully. nghiên cứu kỹ
denunciation(n.) The act of declaring an action or person worthy of reprobation or
punishment.

Tố cá o, tố giá c
reluctance(n.) Unwillingness. Miễ n c ỡng
progression(n.) A moving forward or proceeding in course. Quá trì nh, tiế n trì nh
afterthought(n.) A thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time. Suy nghĩ sau khi h/đ
athwart(adv.) From side to side. Xuyê n qua; chống lạ i
donor(n.) One who makes a donation or present. Ng ời cho, ng ời tặ ng
appellate(adj.) Capable of being appealed to. khá ng á n
armory(n.) An arsenal. Kho vũ khí , xởng đúc vũ khí
pitiless(adj.) Hard-hearted. Nhẫ n tâ m; khắ c nghiệ t
separate(v.) To take apart.
prudery(n.) An undue display of modesty or delicacy. Tí nh c thẹ n,là m bộ đoan trang
uppermost(adj.) First in order of precedence. Quan trọng hà ng đầ u
nowhere(adv.) In no place or state. ko ni nào, ko ở đâu
rebut(v.) To oppose by argument or a sufficient answer. từ chối, cự tuyệ t
pentagon(n.) A figure, especially, with five angles and five sides. Hì nh ngũ giá c
insurgence(n.) Uprising. Nổi dậy, nổi loạn
mutation(n.) The act or process of change. Biế n đổi, thay đổi
controller(n.) One who or that which regulates or directs. Ng ời kiể m tra, kiể m soá t
seclude(v.) To place, keep, or withdraw from the companionship of others. tá ch biệ t
insistence(n.) Urgency. khă ng khă ng; nhấ n mạ nh
brogue(n.) Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especially that of the Irish people. giọng Ailen; giày leo núi
inapprehensible
hydrous(adj.) Watery. Có n ớc
intoxicant(n.) Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites. Chấ t là m say
excursion(n.) A journey. Cuộc du ngoạ n
absorb(v.) To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. Hút n ớc; hấ p thụ
eject(v.) To expel. N tống ra; điề u suy nghĩ
intestacy(n.) The condition resulting from one's dying not having made a valid will. chế t ko để lạ i di chúc

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antilogy(n.) Inconsistency or contradiction in terms or ideas. y.n mâ u thuẫ n
conformation(n.
)
General structure, form, or outline. Hì nh thể , hì nh dá ng
prolix(adj.) Verbose. dài dòng; rờm rà
carcass(n.) The dead body of an animal. xác (súc vậ t, tà u)
eulogize(v.) To speak or write a laudation of a person's life or character. tá n d ng, ca ngợi
conduce(v.) To bring about. đ a đế n, góp phầ n
hygiene(n.) The branch of medical science that relates to improving health. vệ sinh
tempter(n.) An allurer or enticer to evil. ng ời xúi giục, quyến rũ
polygon(n.) A figure having many angles. Hì nh đa giá c
operetta(n.) A humorous play in dialogue and music, of more than one act. nhạ c kị ch
luminescent(adj.
)
Showing increase of light. Phá t quang
solar(adj.) Pertaining to the sun.
comparative(adj.
)
Relative. So sá nh t ng đối
recruit(v.) To enlist men for military or naval service. Tâ n binh, hội viê n mới
audition The act or sensation of hearing. thử giọng
convulse(v.) To cause spasms in. Là m chấ n động, ná o động
preengage(v.) To preoccupy. ớc hẹn trớc;
donee(n.) A person to whom a donation is made. Ng ời nhậ n quà tặ ng
intermit(v.) To cause to cease temporarily. giá n đoạ n
federate(v.) To league together. tổ chức thà nh liê n đoà n, liê n
bang
antique(adj.) Pertaining to ancient times. cổ x a; đồ cổ
stingy(adj.) Cheap, unwilling to spend money. Keo kiệ t, bủn xỉ n

confront(v.) To encounter, as difficulties or obstacles. Trạm trán; đối chất; đối chiếu;
giá p mặ t
immersion(n.) The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid. nhúng chì m; ngâm n ớc
indefensible(adj.
)
Untenable. Không thể bo về đ ợc
berth(n.) A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc. giờng ngủ trê n tà u
abnormal(adj.) Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. Khá c th ờng
thrill làm rùng mì nh, làm xúc động,
hồi hộp; chuyện giật gân
significant(adj.) Important, especially as pointing something out. đầ y y/n, quan trọng
evangelist(n.) A preacher who goes from place to place holding services. ng ời truyền giáo (không phi
cha cố)
audible(adj.) Loud enough to be heard. Nghe rõ
vigilance(n.) Alert and intent mental watchfulness in guarding against danger. Cnh giác; thận trọng
ampersand(n.) The character &; and. &
sediment(n.) Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid. trầ m tí ch; cặ n
diplomatist(n.) One remarkable for tact and shrewd management. Nhà ngoạ I giao
lacteal(adj.) Milky. Sữa
(n.) Electricity generated by differences of temperature, nhiệ t điệ n
tryout thử; kiể m tra
instill(v.) To infuse. truyề n dẫ n ý nghĩ ; nhỏ, rỏ
justapose(v.) To place close together.
mimic(v.) To imitate the speech or actions of. Bắt ch ớc
complication(n.) An intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a
perplexing manner.
Phức tạ p rắ c rối
stuff(v) nhồi bông, rm; nhồi nhé t; bị t
lấ p; chen lấ n, xô đẩy
ruminant(adj.) Chewing the cud. loà i nhai lạ i; t lự

curable(adj.) Capable of being remedied or corrected. Chữa đợc bệnh
inactive(adj.) Inert. Bấ t động
luminescence(n.
)
Showing increase. Phá t sáng, phát quang
craft nghề thủ công; m u mẹ o
troublesome(adj
.)
Burdensome. Gây phiề n hà
permanence(n.) A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys the
essential form or
Sự vĩ nh cửa
sensorium(n.) The sensory apparatus. Chấ t xá m, vỏ n o
resonance(adj.) Able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations.
postdate(v.) To make the date of any writing later than the real date. Ngà y tr ớc
nestling(adj.) Recently hatched. Mới nở; chim non
outreach(v.) To reach or go beyond. Vợt hn
declamator
y(
ad
j
A full and formal style of utterance. hùng biệ n

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.)
startle giậ t mì nh, hong hốt
polycracy(n.) The rule of many. tập thể qun lý
felonious(adj.) Showing criminal or evil purpose. ác độc
stringency(n.) Strictness. chí nh xác; khan hiếm

profligacy(n.) Shameless viciousness. Phóng đ ng, trá c tá ng
indestructible(ad
j.)
That can not be destroyed. Không thể phá huỷ đ ợc
competitive(adj.
)
characterized by rivalry. Cạ nh tranh
pendant(n.) Anything that hangs from something else, either for ornament or for use. Vật đợc treo dới một vậ t (cờ
hiệ u, dâ y chuyề n )
emphasize(v.) To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a
group of words.
Nhấ n mạ nh
paralysis(n.) Loss of the power of contractility in the voluntary or involuntary muscles. Liệ t; tì nh trạ ng tê liệ t
melon qu d a; lời l i
reproduce(v.) To make a copy of N : reproduction Tá I sn xuấ t
maleficent(adj.) Mischievous. là m hạ i; á c hiể m
allusion(n.) An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention
of it.
bóng gió
diversity(n.) Dissimilitude. Tí nh đa dạ ng
precession(n.) The act of going forward. Sự tiế n động
effect(n.) A consequence. hiệ u qu, hiệ u lực; thực hiệ n
tempt(v.) To offer to (somebody) an inducement to do wrong. Xúi dục, lôI cuốn; quyến rũ
aggrieve(v.) To give grief or sorrow to. Là m cho buồn phiề n
adumbrate(v.) To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem. Phác hoạ
gestation(n.) Pregnancy. thai nghé n; ấ p ủ
conservative(adj
.)
Adhering to the existing order of things. Bo tồn, giữ gì n
efflorescent(adj.

)
Opening in flower.
sheer(adj.) Absolute. tuyệ t đối; hoà n toà n
symphonic(adj.) Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. bn giao h ởng
negotiable(v.) To bargain with others for an agreement, as for a treaty or transfer of
property.
có thể t ởng tợng, trao đổi, tr
bằ ng tiề n
dramatist(n.) One who writes plays. Nhà soạ n kị ch
polemics(n.) The art of controversy or disputation. Bút chiế n
stunted kimg h m; còi cọc
condense(v.) To abridge. cô đọng, súc tí ch
Calvary(n.) The place where Christ was crucified. Chỗ Chúa bị đóng đinh
rebuild(v.) To build again or anew. Xâ y dựng lạ i
botanize(v.) To study plant-life. nghiê n cứu thực vậ t
lea(n.) A field. Khong đấ t hoang
soldier(n.) A person engaged in military service.
ripplet(n.) A small ripple, as of water. Lă n tă n, gn sóng; nhẹ nhà ng
linguistics(n.) The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of
words.
Ngôn ngữ học
cajolery(n.) Delusive speech. Tá n tỉ nh, phỉ nh phờ
spectator(n.) One who beholds or looks on. khá n gi; ng ời xem
reflexible(adj.) Capable of being reflected. Phn chiế u,phn xạ
connote(v.) To mean; signify. Bao hà m; có nghĩ a là
prescript(adj.) Prescribed as a rule or model. sắ c lệ nh
barometer(n.) An instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface. phong vũ; dụng cụ đo khí áp
disarrange(v.) To throw out of order. lộn xộn; xáo trộn
contingency(n.) Possibility of happening. ngẫ u nhiê n; tì nh cờ
pollinate thụ phấ n

seminar(n.) Any assemblage of pupils for real research in some specific study under a
teacher.
Hội nghị chuyê n đề
abhorrent(adj.) Very repugnant; hateful. Ghê tởm; đá ng ghé t
secondary(adj.) Less important or effective than that which is primary. Thứ yế u
assess(v.) To determine the amount of (a tax or other sum to be paid). đá nh thuế
deist(n.) One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation. nhà thầ n luậ n
terminate(v.) To put an end or stop to. Kế t thúc, chấ m dứt
excavate(v.) To remove by digging or scooping out. đà o; khai quậ t
transposition(n.) The act of reversing the order or changing the place of. đổi chỗ, hoá n vị
toilsome(adj.) Laborious. Vấ t v, cực nhọc
judgment(n.) The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached. phá n quyế t; cá ch nhì n, đá nh
giá, phán đoán; chỉ trí ch
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encourage(v.) To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind. Cổ vũ, động viê n
depress(v.) To press down. Chán nn, ng lòng
protagonist(n.) A leader in any enterprise or contest. vai chí nh, ng ời giữ vai trò
chủ đạo
impregnate(v.) To make pregnant. thụ thai; là m đấ t đai mà u mỡ;
thấ m nhuầ n, nhiễ m
crust vỏ (bánh, trá i đấ t)
undercharge(v.) To make an inadequate charge for. Nạ p thiế u, không đủ
consecutive(adj.
)
Following in uninterrupted succession. liê n tiế p
disapprove(v.) To regard with blame. Phn đối; không tán thà nh
outcry(n.) A vehement or loud cry or clamor. Tiế ng la hé t; tiếng la ó, phn

đối
sidelong(adj.) Inclining or tending to one side. H ớng tới 1 bê n;Cạ nh khoé ,
bóng gió
disallow(v.) To withhold permission or sanction. Không công nhậ n; cấ m
penalty(n.) The consequences that follow the transgression of natural or divine law. Hì nh phạ t
octagon(n.) A figure with eight sides and eight angles. Hì nh bá t giá c
recital kể lạ i; ngâ m th; độc tấ u
separatist(n.) A seceder. Ng ời theo chí nh sá ch ly khai
pedal A lever for the foot usually applied only to musical instruments, cycles, and
other machines.
bàn đạp xe đạp; đòn bẩy; đạp,
dùng bà n đạ p
hydraulic(adj.) Involving the moving of water, of the force exerted by water in motion. ống dẫ n; chạ y bằng sức n ớc
dissatisfy(v.) To displease. ko là m hà i lòng; là m bấ t m n
elated filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud;
Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation
tự hà o, h nh diện; phấn chấn
consecutive(adj.
)
Following in uninterrupted succession. liê n tiế p
possessor(n.) One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property. Ng ời sở hữu
justification(n.) Vindication. bà o chữa; sắ p chữ đúng hà ng,
đúng chỗ
Sol(n.) The sun. mặ t trời
genital(adj.) Of or pertaining to the animal reproductive organs. Sinh dục
authenticity(n.) The state or quality of being genuine, or of the origin and authorship
claimed.
Tí nh đúng đắ n, tí nh xác thực
referrer(n.) One who refers. quy và o; chuyể n đế n
forefather(n.) An ancestor. tổ tiên

importation(n.) The act or practice of bringing from one country into Nhậ p khẩ u
upheaval(n.) Overthrow or violent disturbance of established order or condition. nổi lê n, dấ y lê n
inapt(adj.) Awkward or slow. Bất tà I ,vụng về
lave(v.) To wash or bathe. Tắ m rửa; chy qua
undulous(adj.) Resembling waves. Chùm sóng
triennial(adj.) Taking place every third year. 3 năm 1 lầ n
privity(n.) Knowledge shared with another or others regarding a private matter. Hiểu biế t riê ng, quan hệ riê ng
yearling(n.) A young animal past its first year and not yet two years old. Thú vậ t 1 tuổi
exposition(n.) Formal presentation. PhI bà y, bóc trầ n; phi
dominance(n.) Ascendancy. u thế ; thống trị
whine(v.) To utter with complaining tone. Tiế ng rê n rỉ , than v n
merciless(adj.) Cruel. nhẫ n tâ m; tà n nhẫ n
antiphon(n.) A response or alteration of responses, generally musical. cà i thá nh ca; tụng ca
devilry(n.) Malicious mischief. yê u thuậ t
slothful(adj.) Lazy. Uể oI,l ời biế ng
extrajudicial(adj
.)
Happening out of court. Không phI ra toà phâ n xử
readjust(v.) To put in order after disarrangement. điề u chỉ nh; thí ch nghi
virtu(n.) Rare, curious, or beautiful quality. đồ cổ; đồ mỹ nghệ
pavilion(n.) An open structure for temporary shelter. dựng rạ p; che lề u; rạ p, lề u
festivity vui mừng, hâ n hoan; ngà y hội
uproot(v.) To eradicate. Nhổ rễ; tiê u diệ t
bilingual(adj.) Speaking two languages. thông thạ o 2 thứ tiế ng
stubby ngắ n và dà y; lùn và bé o
chilly lạ nh lẽ o; lạ nh lùng, lạ nh nhạt;
ớt khô
skip bỏ qua;nhy;nhy dâ y; thùng
đựng; ông bầ u
evade(v.) To avoid by artifice. Lng trá nh, lẩ n trá nh

dialectician(n.) A logician. biệ n chứng
contemporaneou
s(adj.)
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reducible(adj.) That may be reduced. gim bớt; khử đ ợc; rút gọn
đ ợc
unlimited(adj.) Unconstrained. không giới hạ n, vô cùng
artery động mạch; huyế t mạ ch
synchronism(n.) Simultaneousness. Tí nh đồng bộ
catchy hấp dẫn, dễ lôi cuốn; lừa
personality(n.) The attributes, taken collectively, that make up the character and nature of an
individual.
Nhâ n cá ch, tí nh cá ch
immeasurable(a
dj.)
Indefinitely extensive. vô hạn, ko đo đ ợc
excellency(n.) A title of honor bestowed upon various high officials. Ngà I; phu nhâ n
doe(n.) The female of the deer. H u cá i
antique(adj.) Pertaining to ancient times. cổ x a; đồ cổ
fawn(n.) A young deer. H u nhỏ; nị nh bợ
edible(adj.) Suitable to be eaten. thức ă n
sextet(n.) A band of six singers or players. Nhóm 6
protective(adj.) Sheltering. Bo hộ, bo vệ
pleasurable(adj.) Affording gratification. Thí ch thú, mang lạ I niề m vui
dedication(n.) The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or
cause.
cống hiế n; hiế n dâ ng; lời đề

tặ ng (sá ch)
parliament(n.) A legislative body. Quốc hội
corps(n.) A number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together. Quâ n đoà n, đoà n
momentary(adj.) Lasting but a short time. Thoáng qua; nhấ t thời
blithesome(adj.) Cheerful. vui vẻ ; ba hoa
inedible(adj.) Not good for food. ko ă n đ ợc
skim hớt bọt, hớt váng
nebula(n.) A gaseous body of unorganized stellar substance. tinh vâ n; chứng mắ t ké o mâ y
perceptible(adj.) Cognizable. nhậ n thúc, lĩ nh hội
ante(v.) In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt. đánh bàI xì tố
desert(v.) To abandon without regard to the welfare of the abandoned; ADJ N rời bỏ; bỏ trốn; ruồng bỏ; hiu
quạ nh, vắ ng vẻ; sa mạc, hoang
vắ ng
potter thợ gốm; l ng phí ; là m qua loa
money.()
estuary A wide lower part of a tidal river. cửa sông
exert(v.) To make an effort. dùng, sử dụng (sức mạnh, nh
h ởng); cố gắ ng
submersion(n.) The act of submerging. Chì m (tàu)
usurious(adj.) Taking unlawful or exorbitant interest on money loaned. Nặ ng l i
habitant(n.) Dweller. Ng ời c trú; ng ời ở; Ng ời
Canada gốc Phá p
translucence(n.) The property or state of allowing the passage of light. mờ, kí nh mờ
embolden(v.) To give courage to. khuyế n khí ch
hydromechanics
(n.)
The mechanics of fluids. thuỷ c học
mow đống, đụn (rm rạ ); bĩ u môi,
nhă n mặ t
submission(n.) A yielding to the power or authority of another. khuấ t phục; trì nh diện; ý kiến

spark tia lửa, tia sá ng; sắ c so
nominate(v.) To designate as a candidate for any office. đề cử; chọn bổ nhiệ m
telltale(adj.) That gives warning or information. má ch loẻ ; lộ
transatlantic(adj.
)
Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic. Bê n kia Đạ I Tâ y D ng
consternation(n.
)
Panic. Kinh hoà ng; khiếp đm
trisect(v.) To divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts. chia là m 3 phầ n

photoelectric(ad
j.)
Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity. quang điệ n
prevalence(n.) Frequency. Phổ biế n, thị nh hà nh
typical(adj.) Characteristic. Tiê u biể u, đIún hì nh
misbehavior(n.) Ill or improper behavior. T cá ch xấ u
coerce(v.) To force. é p buộc
recoil(v.) To start back as in dismay, loathing, or dread. Lùi lạ I, dội lạ I, giậ t lạ i
soprano(n.) A woman's or boy's voice of high range. giọng nữ cao
conscience(n.) The faculty in man by which he distinguishes between right and wrong in
character and conduc
l ng tâ m
augur(v.) To predict. Tiê n doá n
endurance(n.) The abilit
y
to suffer
p
ain, distress, hardshi
p

, or stress of an
y
kind without kh nă n
g
ch
ị
u đ
ự
n
g
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succumbing. ké o dà i
excruciate(v.) To inflict severe pain or agony upon. hà nh hạ , là m đau đớn
misinterpret(v.) To misunderstand. Hiể u sai, dị ch sai
medicine(n.) A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties. Y khoa
bodice(n.) A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist. á o lót
ruin n.v là m hỏng; là m xấ u đi; sự đổ
ná t; sự tiê u tan, phá sn
domination(n.) Control by the exercise of power or constituted authority.
laudatory(adj.) Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise. tá n d ng, c ngợi
Augustinian(adj.
)
Pertaining to St. Augustine, his doctrines, or the religious orders called after
him.

mastery(n.) The attainment of superior skill. u thế
tremendous(adj.
)
Awe-inspiring. ghê gớm; khủng khiế p
icon(n.) An image or likeness. Tợng, thầnh tợng
Antichrist(n.) Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power. Kẻ thù của Chúa
respondent(adj.) Answering. Phn hồi
undersized(adj.) Of less than the customary size. Còi cọc, kí ch th ớc nhỏ
gesticulate(v.) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking, or in place of speech. Hoa tay múa chân
menace(n.) A threat. đe doạ , uy hiế p
corruptible(adj.) Open to bribery. dễ lung lạ c, dễ mua chuộc; dễ
h hỏng
prudential(adj.) Proceeding or marked by caution. thậ n trọng; cẩ n thậ n
octogenarian(adj
.)
A person of between eighty and ninety years. thọ 80 tuổi
(adj.) Being an addition to. Bổ sung, thê m; góc phụ (toá n)
herbarium(n.) A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study. Tậ p mẫ u câ y
mistrust(v.) To regard with suspicion or jealousy. Nghi ngờ, hồ nghi
vaudeville(n.) A variety show. ch ng trì nh tạ p kỹ
essence(n.) That which makes a thing to be what it is. Bn chấ t
constable(n.) An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace. Cnh sát; nguyê n soái
hypothesis(n.) A proposition taken for granted as a premise from which to reach a
conclusion.
Gi thuyế t
concordance(n.) Harmony. Phù hợp; mục lục
gallant(adj.) Possessing a brave or chivalrous spirit. Dũng cm, hào hiệ p
feldspar(n) common aluminum silicate of potassium, sodium or calcium ; adj feldspathi đá tr ờng thạ ch
complacence(n.) Satisfaction with one's acts or surroundings. Tự m n
fondue n ớc xốt đun

protege(n.) One specially cared for and favored by another usually older person. nữ bo vệ
annunciation(n.) Proclamation. công bố
lever(n.) That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power. đòn bẩ y
onrush(n.) Onset. lao tới, xông tới
unconscious(adj
.)
Not cognizant of objects, actions, etc. Không có ý thức, ngấ t
glazier(n.) One who cuts and fits panes of glass, as for windows. Thợ lắ p kí nh, trang men
immovable(adj.) Steadfast. Bấ t động
stuff(n) vi sợi len; mọi thứ linh tinh,
chuyệ n tầ m phà o; ngón nghề,
bí quyế t
nucleus(n.) A central point or part about which matter is aggregated. trung tâ m; nhâ n
rhapsody(n.) Rapt or rapturous utterance. Khúc cuồng tởng
tissue một loạ t chuỗi đan xen; giấ y
lụa
obesity(n.) Excessive fatness. Sự bé o, phệ
employee(n.) One who works for wages or a salary. Ngời lao động
oration(n.) An elaborate or formal public speech. Bà I diễ n vă n, diễ n thuyế t
verify(v.) To prove to be true, exact, or accurate.
pact(n.) A covenant. Hiệp ớc; công ớc
paternal(adj.) Fatherly. đằng nội, họ nội
entree(n.) The act of entering.
locomotion(n.) The act or power of moving from one place to another. vậ n động; di động
intersect(v.) To cut through or into so as to divide. cắ t nhau; giao nhau
diplomat(n.) A representative of one sovereign state at the capital or court of another. Nhà ngoạ I giao
prevention(n.) Thwarting. Ngă n cn, ngă n trở,
neglect cẩ u th; bỏ bê ; ko chú ý
felony(n.) One of the highest class of offenses, and punishable with death or
imprisonment.

Trọng tội
script(n.) Writing or handwriting of the ordinary cursive form. Nguyên bn; bn gốc
auburn(adj.) Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair. Mà u nâ u và ng (tóc)

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accept(v.) To take when offered.
annalist(n.) Historian. Ng ời chép sử
despicable(adj.) Contemptible. ti tiệ n, hè n hạ
misrepresent(v.) To give a wrong impression. Xuyê n tạ c, bóp mé o
inbred(adj.) Innate;inborn Bẩ m sinh
coincident(adj.) Taking place at the same time. Trùng hợp
septennial(adj.) Recurring every seven years. 7 năm 1 lầ n
fallacy(n.) Any unsound or delusive mode of reasoning, or anything based on such
reasoning.
Dối trá ; o t ởng sai lầ m; nguỵ
biệ n
whereabouts(n.) The place in or near which a person or thing is. ở nI có ( nguời, vật )
Antispasmodic
fuse(v.) To unite or blend as by melting together. Cỗu chì ; kí p nổ
antedate(v.) To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one. Lùi ngà y thá ng
proclamation(n.) Any announcement made in a public manner. Tuyên bố, công bố
expediency(n.) Fitness to meet the requirements of a particular case. có lợi; thủ đoạ n
egotism(n.) Self-conceit. tí nh í ch kỷ
imitator(n.) One who makes in imitation. Bắ t ch ớc
deity(n.) A god, goddess, or divine person. Thầ n thá nh
fishmonger(n.) One who sells fish. Ng ời bá n cá
creak(n.) A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound. kẽ o kẹ t, cót ké t
booth quán, rạp, lều; trạm điện thoạ i
công cộng

acquaint(v.) To make familiar or conversant. Là m quen
dermatology(n) the study of skin diseases; adj dermatological; n dermatologist chuyên khoa da
intensive(adj.) Adding emphasis or force. cao độ; tập trung
raft đám đông; bè, mng; th bè, chở
bằ ng bè , mng
hussar(n.) A light-horse trooper armed with saber and carbine. kỵ binh nhẹ
cadenza(n.) An embellishment or flourish, prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or
instrument.
đoạn độc tấu
enamor(v.) To inspire with ardent love. Là m say mê , hâ n hoan
phonology(n.) The science of human vocal sounds. Hệ thống â m vị
warlike(adj.) Belligerent. Tham chiế n
emergent(adj.) Coming into view. Nổi bậ t lê n, rõ né t
beverages.(n) Things to drink đồ uống
superadd(v.) To add in addition to what has been added. thê m và o nhiề u quá
retch(v.) To make an effort to vomit. nôn, mửa
cosmos(n.) The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and
arrangement.
vũ trụ; trậ t tự hà i hoà ; hệ thống
hà i hoà ; cúc vạ n thọ
later(adv.) At a subsequent time. Chậm, muộn
mulatto(n.) The offspring of a white person and a black person. Da ngă m ngă m; da mà u
scarcity(n.) Insufficiency of supply for needs or ordinary demands. khan hiế m, thiế u thốn
fungous(adj.) Spongy. nấ m; mọc nhanh nh nấ m
orgies(n.) Wild or wanton revelry. truy hoan, trác táng
able-
bodied(adj.)
Competent for physical service.
sympathize(v.) To share the sentiments or mental states of another. Có thiệ n cm, cm tì nh
worn adj mòn,hỏng

evert(v.) To turn inside out. Lôn từ trong ra ngoà i
ferocity(n.) Savageness. Hung á c; d man, tà n bạ o
perish diệt vong; tà n lụi, chế t
quiescence(n.) Quiet. Im lặng; tĩ nh lặng
antislavery(adj.) Opposed to human slavery. Chống chế độ nô lệ
noticeable(adj.) Perceptible.
scoundrel(n.) A man without principle. Côn đồ, vô lại
nominee(n.) One who receives a nomination. Ng ời đ ợc chỉ đị nh, đề cử
galvanic(adj.) Pertaining or relating to electricity produced by chemical action. kí ch động mạnh
decagram(n.) A weight of 10 grams.
accession(n.) Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government. đạ t đế n, tiế n đế n
Apprehensible
foresail(n.) A square sail. mũi tà u
excitable(adj.) Nervously high-strung. Dễ bị kí ch động, kí ch thí ch
prowler bột, bụi, phấ n, thuốc súng; rắc
(muối, bột), thoa (phấn)
unbelief(n.) Doubt. Thiế u niề m tin
garrison(n.) The military force stationed in a fort, town, or other place for its defense. đn vị đồn trú
tortious(adj.) Wrongful. sai lầm; có hạ i
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crook móc, gậ y có móc
denude(v.) To strip the covering from. lột trầ n; bóc vỏ
(n.) A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of medicines for
the use of
sá ch về y d ợc; kho d ợc
phẩ m
stagnate(v.) To become dull or inert. làm ứ đọng; đì nh trệ

anemic(adj.) Affected with anemia. Thiế u má u; xanh xao
originate(v.) To cause or constitute the beginning or first stage of the existence of.
skunk con chồn hôi; kẻ đê tiệ n, đá n
khinh; đánh bạ i
sociology(n.) The philosophical study of society. X Hội học
technology(n.) The knowledge relating to industries and manufactures. Công nghệ
generosity(n.) A disposition to give liberally or to bestow favors heartily. rộng l ợng; khoan hồng; hà o
phóng, rộng r i
race(adj) seldom, unusual; exception good; of less than the usual density hiếm; đặ c biệ t; lo ng
ecstatic(adj.) Enraptured. mê ly; ngâ y ngấ t; xuấ t thầ n
conservatism(n.) Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things. CN bo thủ
entangle(v.) To involve in difficulties, confusion, or complications. Là m v ớng mắ c, rối rắ m
disputation(n.) Verbal controversy. Bàn c I, tranh luậ n
millet(n.) A grass cultivated for forage and cereal. câ y kê ; hạ t kê
barbecue(n) party bữa tiệ c ngoà i trời
(n.) Recognition. Công nhậ n, thừa nhậ n
juicy(adj.) Succulent. mọng n ớc, ẩm ớt; lý thú
polysyllable(adj.
)
Having several syllables, especially more than three syllables. đa â m tiế t
dishonest(adj.) Untrustworthy. Bấ t l ng, không trung thực
eliminate(v.) To separate and cast aside. Loạ I trừ; bà I tiế t
flatter tâ ng bốc; xu nị nh; tôn lên
nil(n.) Nothing Không có gì
unutterable(adj.) Inexpressible. ko nói nê n lời;
preexistence(n.) Existence antecedent to something. Kiế p tr ớc
generalize(v.) To draw general inferences. Tổng quát hoá ; phổ biế n
crumble sụp đổ; vỡ vụn, đổ nát
octave(n.) A note at this interval above or below any other, considered in relation to
that other.

Qu ng tá m; th 8 câ u;nhóm 8
tricycle(n.) A three-wheeled vehicle. Xe 3 bá nh
reestablish(v.) To restore. phục hồi
saponaceous(adj
.)
Having the nature or quality of soap. Có t/c xà phòng
emerge(v) come up, come out into view; become known; N. emergence hiệ n rõ; thể hiệ n
piteous(adj.) Compassionate. thm th ng; đá ng th ng
sensibility(n.) Power to perceive or feel. Nhạ y cm
giver(n.) One who gives, in any sense. Ng ời cho quà , ng ời biếu
vitality(n.) The state or quality of being necessary to existence or continuance. Sinh khí ; sức sống
heron con diệ c
prohibitionist(n.
)
One who favors the prohibition by law of the manufacture and sale of
alcoholic
ng ời ủng hộ việc cấm bán cái
gì
legislative(adj.) That makes or enacts laws. là m luậ t
trinity(n.) A threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance. Bộ 3
inquire(v.) To ask information about. điề u tra, thẩ m tra
slip trợt châ n; lầ m lỗi; á o choà ng;
xí ch chó; bế n tà u; miế n giấ y
nhỏ
superadd(v.) To add in addition to what has been added. thê m và o nhiề u quá
isolate(v.) To separate from others of its kind. cách ly
surety(n.) Security for payment or performance. Bo đm. chắ c chắ n
Briticism(n.) A word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of Great Britain or the British. từ ngữ đặ c Anh
necessitate(v.) To render indispensable. đòi hỏi phi có, bắ t phi
misogyny(n.) Hatred of women. tí nh ghé t phụ nữ

venereal(adj.) Pertaining to or proceeding from sexual intercourse. Nhục dục; giao phối
regretful(adj.) Feeling, expressive of, or full of regret. Hối tiế c
desiccant(n.) Any remedy which, when applied externally, dries up or absorbs moisture,
as that of wounds.
Chấ t là m khô
occurrence(n.) A happening.
pale cọc, hà ng rà o; tá i nhợt, yếu ớt
posse(n.) A force of men. lực l ợng mạ nh
minority(n.) The smaller in number of two portions into which a number or a group is
divided.
Thiể u số; tuổi vị thà nh niê n
vacate to leave bỏ trống, bỏ không; xin thôi;
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steppe(n.) One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia. thị nh hà nh; a chuộng
squalid(adj.) Having a dirty, mean, poverty-stricken appearance. D dá y; ti tiện
infest(v.) To be present in such numbers as to be a source of annoyance, trouble, or
danger.
Trà n và o quấ y phá
revere(v.) To regard with worshipful veneration. tôn kí nh; sùng kí nh
culprit(n.) A guilty person. Thủ phạ m, bị cá o
commentary(n.) A series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work.; V
commentate; N commentator
bà i bì nh luậ n
subaquatic(adj.) Being, formed, or operating under water. ở d ới nớc
dissension(n.) Angry or violent difference of opinion. Mối chia rẽ , bấ t đồng
imperil(v.) To endanger. là m cho nguy hiể m
apathy(n) lack of interest; Adj. apathetic l nh đạm, thờ

atria (pl) atrium của; tâ m nhĩ ; khoang tai
ngoà i; sâ n chung (nhiề u nhà )
desperate(adj.) Resorted to in a last extremity, or as if prompted by utter despair. tuyệ t vọng; dữ dội
biography(n.) A bibliographical sketch or notice. Tiể u sử, lý lị ch
fork cá i nĩ a; chạ c câ y; ng ba
usage(n.) Treatment. cá ch s/d, cá ch đối xử
distrust(n.) Lack of confidence in the power, wisdom, or good intent of any person. Không tin t ởng,nghi ngờ
reorganize(v.) To change to a more satisfactory form of organization. Tổ chức lạ i
consignee(n.) A person to whom goods or other property has been entrusted. Ng ời nhậ n hà ng gửi
patronymic(adj.) Formed after one's father's name. đặ t tê n theo cha
despite(prep.) In spite of. Mặ c dù, không kể
loam(n.) A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay. đá t sé t trộn (nhiề u mùn)
lightweight hạng nhẹ ; tầm th ờng
unisonant(adj.) Being in a condition of perfect agreement and accord. đồng lòng; đồng â m
refusal(n.) Denial of what is asked.
penguin(n) chim cá nh cụt
facility(n.) Ease. đ/k dễ dà ng
symphonic(adj.) Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. bn giao h ởng
empower(v.) To delegate authority to. trao quyề n; là m cho có thể
vacuum(n.) A space entirely devoid of matter. chân không
spruce neat and trim in appearance; smart; Ex. Be spruce for your job interview; V. diệ n; là m gọn gà ng; gỗ vâ n
sam
nomic(adj.) Usual or customary.
seditious(adj.) Promotive of conduct directed against public order and the tranquillity of the
state.
Nổi loạ n
fraternal(adj.) Brotherly. Anh em; hội kí n
maniac(n.) a person raving with madness. điê n cuồng
peninsular(adj.) Pertaining to a piece of land almost surrounded by water. bá n đo
frigidarium(n.) A room kept at a low temperature for preserving fruits, meat, etc. phòng tắm n ớc lạ nh

perfidy(n.) Treachery. phn bội; xo trá
granular(adj.) Composed of small grains or particles. có hột; hì nh hột
correspond t ng xứng; phù hợp
immiscible(adj.) Separating, as oil and water. Không trộn lẫ n đ ợc
insulate(v.) To place in a detached state or situation. Cô lậ p, cá ch ly
revelation(n.) A disclosing, discovering, or making known of what was before secret,
private, or unknown.
Phá t hiệ n, khá m phá , tiế t lộ
conductible(adj.
)
Capable of being conducted or transmitted. dẫ n điệ n, nhiệ t
professor(n.) A public teacher of the highest grade in a university or college.
acquit(v.) To free or clear, as from accusation. Tr hế t nợ, trắ ng á n
dispossess(v.) To deprive of actual occupancy, especially of real estate. trục xuấ t; đuổi ra; gii thoá t
monomania(n.) The unreasonable pursuit of one idea. độc t ởng; suy ngẫ m
dissolute(adj.) Lewd. chi bời, phóng đáng
hydrostatics(n.) The branch of science that treats of the pressure and equilibrium of fluids. Thuỷ tĩ nh học
preoccupation(n.
)
The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied. Mối u t , lo lắ ng
radical(n.) One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures. gốc, c bn; cực đoan
legible(adj.) That may be read with ease. rõ ràng, dễ đọc
fragile(adj.) Capable of being broken. mỏng mnh; mong manh; dễ vỡ
forfend(v.) To ward off. Xa lá nh
productive(adj.) Yielding in abundance. màu mỡ; hữu í ch; phong phú;
sn xuấ t
somniferous(adj
.)
Tending to produce sleep. gây ngủ
heptagon(n.) A figure having seven sides and seven angles. Hì nh 7 cạnh

nationality(n.) A connection with a particular nation.
differentiate(v.) To acquire a distinct and separate character. Phâ n biệ t

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productive(adj.) Yielding in abundance. màu mỡ; hữu í ch; phong phú;
sn xuấ t
benefice(n.) A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of
divine service.
Tà I sn của cá c cha cố
convolve(v.) To move with a circling or winding motion. Quấ n lạ i
distiller(n.) One occupied in the business of distilling alcoholic liquors. Ng ời chng cất r ợu
paleontologist nhà cổ sinh vậ t học
radiate to extend in all to ra
herbaceous(adj.) Having the character of a herb. luống hoa nở quanh nă m
dead-heat(n.) A race in which two or more competitors come out even, and there is no
winner.
ng ời đai xem ca nhạc, đi tàu
ko mấ t tiề n
perceive(v.) To have knowledge of, or receive impressions concerning, through the
medium of the body
Hiể u đ ợc; lĩ nh hội đ ợc
woolly phủ len, lông t; m hồ
senior(adj) more or most advanced in age, standing, position; N. senior, seniority lớn tuổi hm, có thâ m niê n cao,
chức vụ cao
endowment cung cấ p vốn; tà i nă ng
urbanity(n.) Refined or elegant courtesy. Lị ch sự, tao nh
partible(adj.) Separable. Có thể chia đ ợc (thừa kế )
(adj.) Intelligible. Có thể lĩ nh hội
perquisite(n.) Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages. Bổng lộc, tiề n thù lao

feminine(adj.) Characteristic of woman or womankind. Có t/c đà n bà
continuity(n.) Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development. liê n tục; kị ch bn điệ n nh
blockade(n.) The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces. phong to, bao vâ y; tắ c nghẽ n
(giao thông; tuyế t bă ng)
narrow-
minded(adj.)
Characterized by illiberal views or sentiments. hẹ p hòi; í ch kỷ; vô học
salutation(n.) Any form of greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether by word or act. Chà o hỏi, să n sóc
unnatural(adj.) Artificial. QuáI đn; không tự nhiê n
spherical globular hì nh cầ u
defensible(adj.) Capable of being maintained or justified. Có thể bo vệ đ ợc
lough(n.) A lake or loch. Hồ, vị nh
confide(v.) To reveal in trust or confidence. gi i bà y, tâ m sự; phó thá c,
giao phó
semicivilized(ad
j.)
Half-civilized. Vă n minh 1 nửa
zeitgeist(n.) The intellectual and moral tendencies that characterize any age or epoch. hệ t t ởng của thời đại
bestride(v.) To get or sit upon astride, as a horse. ngồi dạ ng châ n; c ỡi ngựa
insectivore loà i ă n sâ u bọ
arrogant(adj.) Unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc. kiê u că ng; ngạ o mạ n
machinist(n.) One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools. thợ má y
enormous(adj.) Gigantic. to lớn; tà n á c
navigate(v.) To traverse by ship. đi sông đi biể n
reclusory(n.) A hermitage. ẩ n sĩ
thoroughfare street, road; public stree đờng lớn; phố lớn
canon(n.) Any rule or law. tiêu chuẩ n; luậ t lệ
alder(n.) Any shrub or small tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak family. câ y tổng qun sủi
Narcissus(n.) The son of the Athenian river-god Cephisus, fabled to have fallen in love
with his reflection

Hoa thuỷ tiên
pinch cấ u, vé o; dằ n vặ t, dà y vò; túng
quẫ n
promoter(n.) A furtherer, forwarder, or encourager. Ng ời tổ chức, tà I trợ; ngời
sáng lập
inexhaustible(ad
j.)
So large or furnishing so great a supply as not to be emptied, wasted, or
spent.
không bao giờ hế t, không biế t
mệ t
patron ng ời bo trợ; ông bầu
flexible(adj.) Pliable. Mềm dẻ o, uyể n chuyể n
naked ko dấ u giế m; trầ n trụi
paradoxical nghị ch lý
lithosphere thạ ch quyể n
pedagogics(n.) The science and art of teaching. KH s phạ m
analyst(n.) One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method. nhà phâ n tí ch
secretary(n.) One who attends to correspondence, keeps records. or does other writing for
others.

eminence(n.) An elevated position with respect to rank, place, character, condition, etc. đị a vị cao, nổi tiếng; mô đất,;
đức giáo hoà ng
Gordian(knot) n. Any difficulty the only issue out of which is by bold or unusual manners. v/đ hoc búa, khó gii quyế t, v/đ
phức tạ p
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litigant(n.) A party to a lawsuit. Ng ời kiện

estimable(adj.) Worthy of respect. đáng kí nh, đá ng quý trọng
omniscience(n.) Unlimited or infinite knowledge. thông suốt mọi thứ; toà n trí
thức; Chúa
continuation(n.) Prolongation. Tiế p diễ n, mở rộng
bare trống rỗng; trầ n truồng, trọc;
xá c x
discipline(v) punish; control by training in obedience trừng phạ t; đ a vào kỷ luậ t
stimulate(v.) To rouse to activity or to quickened action. Kí ch động; kí ch thí ch
forebode(v.) To be an omen or warning sign of, especially of evil. Bá o tr ớc
superintend(v.) To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement. trông nom, giá m sá t
incoherence(n.) Want of connection, or agreement, as of parts or ideas in thought, speech,
etc.
rời rạ c, không mạ ch lạ c
flatulence(n.) Accumulation of gas in the stomach and bowels. đầ y hi; tự cao tự đại; huênh
hoang, rỗng tuế ch
intoxicate(v.) To make drunk. Là m say
sanctity(n.) Holiness. Thiieng liê ng; thầ n thá nh
molt(v.) To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc. rụng lông, thay lông
pneumatic(adj.) Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas. Đầ y không khí , gas
grasping(adj) aviaries há m lợi; tham lam
peddle(v.) To go about with a small stock of goods to sell. bán rong; ngồi lê đôi má ch
abduction(n.) A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. bắt cóc; dạ ng ra (châ n, tay)
fanciless(adj.) Unimaginative. không có sức t ởng t ợng
syllabication(n.) Division of words into that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse. Chia thà nh â m tiế t
wrench twist; pull; strain; Ex. He wrenched the gun out of her hands. giậ t mạ nh, vặn mạnh; chia tay,
phâ n ly
suspicious(adj.) Inclined to doubt or mistrust. nghi ngờ
day-man(n.) A day-laborer. việ c là m công nhậ t
recapture(v.) To capture again. Bắt lạ I, đoạt lạ i
accompany(v.) To go with, or be associated with, as a companion. đi kè m; di theo

knickknack(n.) A small article, more for ornament that use. Mẩu tin trang trí
intramural(adj.) Situated within the walls of a city. nội bộ; trong vá ch
plurality(n.) A majority. chí nh, chủ yế u
chin cái cằ m
lyre(n.) One of the most ancient of stringed instruments of the harp class. đà n lia
pommel(v.) To beat with something thick or bulky. đấ m liê n tục, đá nh liê n hồi
abrupt(adj.) Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. Bấ t ngờ, vội v ; cốc lốc
ampere(n.) The practical unit of electric-current strength. Ampe (điệ n)
bleacher thợ chuột vi; khá n đà i ko có
má i che
normalcy(n.) The state of being normal. Bì nh th ờng; chuẩ n tắ c
philately(n.) The study and collection of stamps. ChI tem, su tầ m tem
manumission(n.
)
Emancipation. GiI phóng nô lệ
abrasion(n.) That which is rubbed off. Mà I mòn; là m trầ y da
insecure(adj.) Not assured of safety. Không an toà n; bế p bê nh
secrecy(n.) Concealment. Kí n đáo, bí mật
skis vá n tr ợt tuyế t
well-to-do(adj.) In prosperous circumstances. thị nh v ợng; già u có
distrain(v.) To subject a person to distress. tị ch biê n (tà i sn)
biology(n.) The science of life or living organisms.
aldermanship(n.
)
The dignity, condition, office, or term of office of an alderman. Uỷ viê n hội đồng thà nh phố
outrigger(n.) A part built or arranged to project beyond a natural outline for support. Rầm chì a; móc chè o; ngá ng
buộc ngựa
alienable(adj.) Capable of being aliened or alienated, as lands. Có thể nh ợng lạ Iiđ ợc
harmonious(adj.
)

Concordant in sound. hài hoà ; hoà thuậ n
weal(n.) Well-being. Hạ nh phúc, cnh sung sớng
diacritical(adj.) Marking a difference. Dấ u phụ để phê n biệ t
electrolysis(n.) The process of decomposing a chemical compound by the passage of an
electric current.
điện phân
incompetent(adj
.)
Not having the abilities desired or necessary for any purpose. Bấ t tà I; thiế u kh nă ng
detrude(v.) To push down forcibly.
dominate(v.) To influence controllingly. Thống trị , chiế m u thế
pyromania(n.) An insane propensity to set things on fire. chứng ham muốn phòng ho
(không kiề m chế )
consumption(n.) Gradual destruction, as b
y
burnin
g
, eatin
g
, etc., or b
y
usin
g
u
p
, wearin
g
out, Tiê u th
ụ
hà n

g
hoá ; tiê u di
ệ
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etc. tà n phá bệ nh lao phổi
medial(adj.) Of or pertaining to the middle. Trung bì nh;trung gian
descendant(n.) One who is descended lineally from another, as a child, grandchild, etc. Hởu duệ , con chá u
mint sở đúc tiề n; câ y bạ c hà
control(v.) To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over. đIề u khiể n, quyề n hà nh
shore bờ biể n; cột trụ
treble(adj.) Multiplied by three. Gấ p 3
henpeck(v.) To worry or harass by ill temper and petty annoyances. Bắ t nạ t, xỏ mũi (chồng)
acupuncture châ m cứu
bust bắ t giữ; là m vỡ; t ợng bán
thâ n; ngực (phụ nữ)
deject(v.) To dishearten. là m buồn nn; chá n nn
weed cỏ dại; ng ời gầ y gò; rẫ y cỏ,
nhổ cỏ dạ i
annalized(adj) l i xuấ t kỳ hạ n 1 nă m
wolverine chồng gulô (Bắ c Mỹ)
extravagance(n.) Undue expenditure of money. phung phí ; tí nh quá mức
critique(n.) A criticism or critical review. Bà I phê bì nh
perspire(v.) To excrete through the pores of the skin. đổ mồ hôi
viceroy(n.) A ruler acting with royal authority in place of the sovereign in a colony or
province.
Phó v ng; tổng trấn
coverage(n) area amount covered; amount of publicity received by an event phạ m vi; sự t ờng thuậ t

pentahedron(n.) A solid bounded by five plane faces. Khối 5 nă m (ngũ giá c)
heyday peak; time of greatest success or power; prime thời hoàng kim; thời sung sức;
tuổi thanh xuâ n
towboat tàu ké o
despair Utter hopelessness and despondency. thấ t vọng; tuyệ t vọng
Christ(n.) A title of Jesus Chúa
propose đề nghị ; mục đí ch
pioneer(n.) One among the first to explore a country. Ng ời tiên phong
imbrue(v.) To wet or moisten. nhúng; là m thấm đẫm; nhuộm
heterogeneity(n.
)
Unlikeness of constituent parts. tí nh khá c, phá t sinh
systematic(adj.) Methodical. có hệ thống; có ph ng phá p
reed câ y sậ y, tranh; mũi tê n; th
đồng quê ; lợp mái tranh
inefficiency(n.) That which does not accomplish an intended purpose. Thiế u kh nă ng, bấ t tà i
balloon khí cầ u; qu bóng; tăng giá
patriotism(n.) Love and devotion to one's country. Lòng yê u n ớc
rotund(adj.) Round from fullness or plumpness. Béo phục phị c; kêu oang oang;
rỗng
metropolitan(adj
.)
Pertaining to a chief city. Thuộc thủ đô
auricular(adj.) Of or pertaining to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of hearing. Thuộc tai,nói thầ m
coronation(n.) The act or ceremony of crowning a monarch. Lễ đă ng qunag
ode(n.) The form of lyric poetry anciently intended to be sung. th ca ngợi
paddle má i chè o; chè o xuồng
juicy(adj.) Succulent. mọng n ớc, ẩm ớt; lý thú
advocate speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for bà o chũa, biệ n hộ
non-

combatant(n.)
One attached to the army or navy, but having duties other than that of
fighting.
Ng ời thực thi nhiệ m vụ
bevel(n.) Any inclination of two surfaces other than 90 degrees. Góc nghiê ng, cạ nh nghiê ng
pentameter(n.) In prosody, a line of verse containing five units or feet. Câ u th nă m â m tiế t
redolence(n.) Smelling sweet and agreeable. Mùi thm ph ng phức
disillusion(v.) To disenchant. Là m tỉ nh ngộ,hế t o t ởng
concerto(n.) A musical composition. Bn concerto
playwright(n.) A maker of plays for the stage. Nhà soạ nh kị ch
dawn bì nh minh; tinh m; nở ra, hé
mở
courageous(adj.) Brave. can đm; dũng cm
continuity(n.) Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development. liê n tục; kị ch bn điệ n nh
reclaim(v.) To demand or to obtain the return or restoration of. CI tạ o, giá c ngộ
regnant(adj.) Exercising royal authority in one's own right. tho quyê n
resentment(n) oá n giậ n
duet(n.) A composition for two voices or instruments. Cặ p đôI, bộ đôi
deforest(v.) To clear of forests. Phá reùng, phá t quang
ruth(n.) Sorrow for another's misery. lòng th ng lòng trắc ẩn
misplace(v.) To put into a wrong place. để không đúng chỗ
h
yp
odermic
(
ad
j
. Pertaining to the area under the skin. d ới da (mũi tê n, kim tiê m )

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propel To drive or urge forward. đẩ y đi đẩ y lạ i
disfavor(n.) Disregard. ghét bỏ; phn đối
quarter(n.) One of four equal parts into which anything is or may be divided. 1/4
profiteer(n.) One who profits. đầ u c, trục lợi
transmissible(ad
j.)
That may e sent through or across. Có thể truyề n dẫ n, chuyể n
giao
mischievous(adj
.)
Fond of tricks. tinh quá i, ranh m nh; là m
nguy hạ i
(adj.) Disdainful. Khinh th ờng, khinh bỉ
privilege(n.) A right or immunity not enjoyed by all, or that may be enjoyed only under
special

materialize(v.) To take perceptible or substantial form. Vật chấ t hoá , cụ thể hoá
reticence(n.) The quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance. Trầ m lặ ng, dè dặ t, í t nói
bedlam(n.) Madhouse. nhà th ng điê n; cnh hỗn loạn
non-existent(n.) That which does not exist. không tồn tại
assignee(n.) One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain
property and interests.
Ng ời đựoc uỷ nhiệm
perfectible(adj.) Capable of being made perfect. có thể hoà n thiệ n
transgress(v.) To break a law. Vi phạ m, v ợt quá giới hạ n
procedure(n.) A manner or method of acting. Thủ tục
excruciate(v.) To inflict severe pain or agony upon. hà nh hạ , là m đau đớn
earnest(adj.) Ardent in spirit and speech. đứng đắ n; tha thiế t

abidance(n.) An abiding. tôn trọng; tuâ n theo
interlocutor(n.) One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion. Ng ời đối thoại
introspection(n.) The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings. Tự xem xé t nội tâ m
olive-branch(n.) A branch of the olive-tree, as an emblem of peace. Cà nh ô liu (hoà bì nh)
palsy(n.) Paralysis. tê liệ t; chứng liệ t
proponent supporter; backer; opposite of opponent đề nghị , đề xuấ t
knight(errant) n. One of the wandering knights who in the middle ages went forth in search
of adventure.
hiệ p sĩ thánh chiến
posterior(n.) The hinder part. đế n sau, phí a sau
semiaquatic nửa ở d ới nớc
utility(n.) Fitness for some desirable practical purpose. Vậ t có í ch
prohibition(n.) A decree or an order forbidding something. cấ m, ngă n cấ m
grantor(n.) The maker of a deed. Ngời trợ cấp
trestle(n.) An open braced framework for supporting the horizontal stringers of a
railway-bridge.
Bộ ngụa; già n khung; già n
giáo
preferential(adj.
)
Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority. u đ I, u tiên
monastery(n.) A dwelling-place occupied in common by persons under religious vows of
seclusion.
Tu việ n
persuade(v.) To win the mind of by argument, eloquence, evidence, or reflection. Thuyế t phục; làm cho tin
prejudice(n.) A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts. đị nh kiế n, thà nh kiế n
predominate(v.) To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree. chiế m u thế ; trội hn
miscount(v.) To make a mistake in counting. đế m sai
petulance(n.) The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant. nóng ny, hay hờn dỗi
pseudapostle(n.) A pretended or false apostle.

bray(n.) A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn. Tiế ng be be (cừu kê u)
severely(adv.) Extremely. Khắ t khe; gay gắ t
impermissible(a
dj.)
Not permissible. cấ m; ko cho phé p
humiliate(v.) To put to shame. là m nhục
clay đấ t sé t
correlate(v.) To put in some relation of connection or correspondence. Có t ng quan
persistence(n.) A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like. Bề n bỉ , kiê n trì
stripling(n.) A mere youth. thanh niê n mới lớn
phonetic(adj.) Representing articulate sounds or speech. Ngữ â m
necrology(n.) A list of persons who have died in a certain place or time. d/s ng ời chế t; tiể u sử
appreciable(adj.) Capable of being discerned by the senses or intellect. có thể thấ y đ ợc, đá nh giá
đ ợc
lattice(n.) Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars. L ới, rè m, hà ng rà o mắ t cá o
deport(v.) To take or send away forcibly, as to a penal colony. trục xuấ t, l u đà y; ă n ở, c xử
attorney-
general(n.)
The chief law-officer of a government. ch ởng lý
ointment(n.) A fatty preparation with a butter-like consistency in which a medicinal
substance exists.
Thuốc mỡ
diffusion(n.) Dispersion. Truyền bá phổ biế n
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inconceivable(a
dj.)
Incomprehensible. Không thể nhậ n thức đ ợc

photometer(n.) Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the
intensity of two
Quang kế
pot ấ m, bì nh, lọ, chậ u, nồi
recover(v.) To regain. Phục hồi;khôI phục
cholera(n.) An acute epidemic disease. bệ nh dị ch t
bronchitis(n.) Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. bệ nh viê m phê qun
hexagon(n.) A figure with six angles. hì nh 6 cạ nh
atonement(n.) Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury. sự chuộc lỗi; đề n tội
datum(n.) A premise, starting-point, or given fact. luậ n cứ; mốc đo l ờng
jumpy thay đổi thấ t th ờng; giật mì nh
hustle(v.) To move with haste and promptness. Xô đẩ y, chen lấ n; nhộn nhị p,
hối h
eligible(adj.) Qualified for selection. phù hợp, thí ch hợp
immortalize(v.) To cause to last or to be known or remembered throughout a great or
indefinite length of ti
là m bấ t tử; l u danh muôn
thủa
posit(v.) To present in an orderly manner. thừa nhậ n; đặ t ở vị trí
spray cà nh nhỏ (câ y); bụi n ớc
wield(v.) To use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full
command.
Sử dụng hế t chức nă ng
rejoin(v.) To reunite after separation. Nối lạI, gắ n lạ i
arrant(adj.) Notoriously bad. Thực sự hoà n toà n
foreknowledge(
n.)
Prescience. biế t tr ớc; đoán trớc
divagation(n.) Digression. lang thang; lan man, lạ c đề
isobar(n.) A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a

specified moment.
đ ờng đẳ ng á p
(n.) A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part. vậ t phụ thuộc, kè m theo
quackery(n.) Charlatanry Lang bă m, bị p ợm
divisor(n.) That by which a number or quantity is divided. Số chia
counter-
claim(n.)
A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff. NI nhậ n đn khiế u kiệ n
synonym(n.) A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other. đồng nghĩ a
cohesive(adj.) Having the property of consistency. Dí nh liề n, cố kế t
luxuriate(v.) To live sumptuously. Xa hoa, sung s ớng
conquer(v.) To overcome by force. Chinh phục, xâ m chiế m
Neolithic(adj.) Pertaining to the later stone age. Thuộc thời kỳ đồ đá mới
octopus con bạ ch tuộc
sprightly(adj.) Vivacious. Hoạ t bá t, sống động
cat-o-nine-
tails(n.)
An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging
in the arm
đay thừng đợc bệ n bằ ng 9 sợi
dùng để đá nh và o tay
laddie(n.) A lad. bé tí hon
intermit(v.) To cause to cease temporarily. giá n đoạ n
neocracy(n.) Government administered by new or untried persons. Sự thống trị của chí nh phủ
mới, ng ời mới
predict(v.) To foretell. Bá o tr ớc
indicator(n.) One who or that which points out. (ng ời, vậ t, dấ u hiệ u) chỉ thị
defendant(n.) A person against whom a suit is brought. bị đn; bị kiện
vaccinate(v.) To inoculate with vaccine virus or virus of cowpox. Tiê m chủng
compulsion(n.) Coercion. é p buộc, c ỡng bá ch

specialty(n.) An employment limited to one particular line of work. đặ c tr ng; đặ c biệ t
subjacent(adj.) Situated directly underneath. ở dới, phí a d ới
homophone(n.) A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another. từ đồng â m khá c nghĩ a
susceptibility(n.
)
A specific capability of feeling or emotion. Nhạ y cm; dễ tự ái
lactic(adj.) Pertaining to milk. Sữa
Pantheon(n.) A circular temple at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico and a great domed
roof.
đề n bá ch thầ n; kă ng danh
nhâ n
gradient(adj.) Moving or advancing by steps. độ dốc
pagan(n.) A worshiper of false gods. ngoạ i đạ o
centiliter(n.) A hundredth of a liter. 1% lí t
course(n.) Line of motion or direction. Tiế n trì nh, diễ n tiế n
resonate(v.) To have or produce resonance. cộng hởng; tiế ng vang
moat(n.) A ditch on the outside of a fortress wall. đờng hào
probate(adj.) Relating to making proof, as of a will. Chứng thực (công chứng)
manifestation outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of
something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
biể u lộ, biể u thị ; hiệ n hì nh;
biể u tì nh, thị uy
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neurology(n.) The science of the nervous system. Thầ n kinh học
bursar(n.) A treasurer. thủ quỹ
brotherhood(n.) Spiritual or social fellowship or solidarity. tì nh anh em; hội á i hữu
sorcery(n.) Witchcraft. Ma thuật

mantle(n.) A cloak. áo khoác; che phủ, che đậ y
tolerance(n.) Forbearance in judging of the acts or opinions of others. Khoan dung, tha thứ
graceless(adj.) Ungracious. Khiếm nh , vô lễ
sticky khó tí nh; nhớp nhá p; phn đối
safeguard(v.) To protect. Bo vệ
influence(n.) Ability to sway the will of another. nh h ởng, tá c dụng
soprano(n.) A woman's or boy's voice of high range. giọng nữ cao
contumacy(n.) Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority. lăng mạ ; vô lễ , láo x ợc
pentad(n.) The number five. Nhóm 5
perfidy(n.) Treachery. phn bội; xo trá
paly(adj.) Lacking color or brilliancy. HI tai tá I, xanh xao
intramural(adj.) Situated within the walls of a city. nội bộ; trong vá ch
affiliate(n.) Some auxiliary person or thing. Chi nhá nh, hội viê n
bereave(v.) To make desolate with loneliness and grief. là m mấ t, lấ y mấ t
reflection(n.) The throwing off or back of light, heat, sound, or any form of energy that
travels in waves.
Phn chiế u, phn xạ
belate(v.) To delay past the proper hour. belay v. To make fast, as a rope, by winding
round a cleat.
Tạ m dừng
anhydrous(adj.) Withered. (hoá học) khan; là m khô
unbecoming(adj
.)
Unsuited to the wearer, place, or surroundings. không vừa, không thí ch hợp
vocable(n.) a word, especially one regarded in relation merely to its qualities of sound. Từ
revisal(n.) Revision. bn in thử lầ n 2
accompaniment
tortoise con rùa
auditory(adj.) Of or pertaining to hearing or the organs or sense of hearing. nghe, thí nh giá c
telepathy(n.) Thought-transference. ngoạ i cm

ache(v.) To be in pain or distress. đau nhức
pharmacopoeia
livelihood(n.) Means of subsistence. kế sinh nhai
auricle(n.) One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the
veins.
Dá I tai,chỗ lồi ra
bilateral(adj.) Two-sided. Tay đôI, song phng
visualize(v.) To give pictorial vividness to a mental representation. hì nh dung; mờng tợng
Parisian(adj.) Of or pertaining to the city of Paris. Thuộc Paris
zodiac(n.) An imaginary belt encircling the heavens within which are the larger planets. hoà ng đạ o
microphone(n.) An apparatus for magnifying faint sounds. micro
clearance(n.) A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the
law and may sai
Thanh toán cá c khon thuế để
rời cng
botanical(adj.) Connected with the study or cultivation of plants. Thực vậ t học
drastic(adj. Acting vigorously. mạ nh mẽ , quyế t liệt
militia(n.) Those citizens, collectively, who are enrolled and drilled in temporary
military organizations.
Dâ n quâ n
diabolic(adj.) Characteristic of the devil. ma quỷ; độc ác, hiể m á c
chancery(n.) A court of equity, as distinguished from a common-law court. toà á n công lý
scholastic(adj.) Pertaining to education or schools. Học tậ p (nhà tr ờng)
nude(adj.) Naked. Kho thâ n
suasion(n.) The act of persuading. Thuyế tt phục
rumor tin đồn; tiế ng đồn
gynecology(n.) The science that treats of the functions and diseases peculiar to women. Bệ nh phụ nữ
syllable(n.) That which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.
arboreal(adj.) Of or pertaining to a tree or trees. thuộc cây
Catholicism(n.) The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church. Đạo Thiê n Chúa

pentathlon(n.) The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the same
contestants.
cuộc thi 5 môn phối hợp
(TDTT)
transience(n.) Something that is of short duration. Ngắ n ngủi
commission(v.) To empower. uỷ nhiệ m; ra lệ nh
dimly(adv.) Obscurely. lờ mờ; mậ p mờ
cartridge(n.) A charge for a firearm, or for blasting. đạ n, vỏ đạ n; cuộn phim
deviltry(n.) Wanton and malicious mischief. yê u thuậ t
forerun(v.) To go before as introducing or ushering in. bá o tr ớc; v ợt lê n tr ớc
clog prevent, block; N. chain còng châ n; ngă n trở
incomparable(ad
j.)
Matchless. Vô song, không thể so sánh
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opportunity(n.) Favorable or advantageous chance or opening. C hội
efficiency(n.) The state of possessing adequate skill or knowledge for the performance of a
duty.
Hiệ u qu, kh nă ng
altercate(v.) To contend angrily or zealously in words. C I lộn, đấ u khẩ u
declarative(adj.) Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation. Tuyê n bố; t ờng thuậ t
impracticable(ad
j.)
Not feasible. ko kh thi
resistless(adj.) Powerless. Không chống lạ I đ ợc
exclusion(n.) Non-admission. Ngă n chặ n, loạ I trừ
rotary(adj.) Turning around its axis, like a wheel, or so constructed as to turn thus. quay; chỗ đ ờng vòng; máy

quay
preparatory(adj.) Having to do with what is preliminary. sửa soạ n; chuẩ n bị
bibliophile(n.) One who loves books. Ng ời ham sách
penitence.() ă n nă n; hối lỗi; sá m hối
sextuple(adj.) Multiplied by six. gấ p 6 lầ n
insufficiency(n.) Inadequacy. ko đủ; thiếu
accompanist(n.) One who or that which accompanies. Ngời đI theo; vậ t theo
matrimony(n.) The union of a man and a woman in marriage. Hôn nhâ n
clement(adj.) Compassionate. khoan dung; nhâ n từ; ôn hoà
encyclopedia(n.) A work containing information on subjects, or exhaustive of one subject. bá ch khoa th
arctic bắ c cực; giá ré t; ủng
unicellular(adj.) Consisting of a single cell. bắ t nguồn; nguồn gốc
wherewith(n.) The necessary means or resources. cầ n thiế t
collective(adj.) Consisting of a number of persons or objects considered as gathered into a
mass, or sum.
Tậ p thể ; tậ p hợp
epidermis(n.) The outer skin. Biể u bì
singe(v.) To burn slightly or superficially. Cháy xé m
Unsophisticated
affectation(n.) A studied or ostentatious pretense or attempt. Gi vờ
consonant(adj.) Being in agreement or harmony with. Hoà hợp; phụ â m
satirical using satire; mocking châ m biế m; trà o phúng
creamy(adj.) Resembling or containing cream. Có nhiều kem; m ợt mị n
insular(adj.) Pertaining to an island. Có t/c đo
accuse(v.) To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error. Kết tội,tố cá o
ascension(n.) The act of rising. Thăng thiê n
alluvion(n.) Flood. lụt; bồi đá t, phù sa
contort(v.) To twist into a misshapen form. mé o mó; nhă n nhó; xoắ n
origin(n.) The beginning of that which becomes or is made to be. Nguồn gốc
antenatal(adj.) Occurring or existing before birth. tiề n sn; khá m thai

ground(n.) A pavement or floor or any supporting surface on which one may walk. Mặ t đấ t; b I đấ t
breaker(n.) One who trains horses, dogs, etc. Nguời dạ y thú
summit đỉ nh, chóp; cấ p cao nhấ t
sylph(n.) A slender, graceful young woman or girl. Ng ời phụ nữ mnh mai xinh
đẹ p; nữ thầ n gió
contender(n.) One who exerts oneself in opposition or rivalry. đối thủ
doleful(adj.) Melancholy. đau buồn, sầu thm
isle(n.) An island. Hòn đo nhỏ
famish(v.) To suffer extremity of hunger or thirst. Là m cho chế t đói
seal hi cẩ u; dấ u niê m phong
perpendicular(a
dj.)
Straight up and down. vuông góc; thẳ ng đứng
gastritis(n.) Inflammation of the stomach. Viê m dạ dà y
hesitation(n.) Vacillation. Ngắ c ngứ, ấ p úng
(adj.) Resisting all attempts to reduce volume by pressure. Không né m đ ợc, không é p
đ ợc
infusion(n.) The act of imbuing, or pouring in. pha; n ớc pha; tiê m
webbed có mà ng châ n
alcohol(n.) A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning
taste.
độ cồn
Easter(n) lễ phục sinh
coronet(n.) Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank
less than soverei
Mũ miệ n nhỏ, dâ y bă ng dát đá
quý
frequency(n.) The comparative number of any kind of occurrences within a given time or
space.
Th ờng xuyê n; tầ n số

heathenish(adj.) Irreligious. Ngoạ I đạ o
shrinkage(n.) A contraction of any material into less bulk or dimension. độ co, phầ n hụt
invaluable(adj.) Exceedingly precious. vô giá
matinee(n.) An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime. Buổi biể u diễ n nhạc kị ch ban
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eyesight thị lực; tầ m nhì n
proximately(adv
.)
Immediately.
hoarse(adj.) Having the voice harsh or rough, as from a cold or fatigue. khà n khà n; khà n giọng
melt nấ u chy KL; tan ra, chy ra
pantheism(n.) The worship of nature for itself or its beauty. Lòng tin, sự thờ cúng
navel(n.) The depression on the abdomen where the umbilical cord of the fetus was
attached.
rốn; trung tâm
freighter (tàu, máy bay) chở hàng
embody(v.) To express, formulate, or exemplify in a concrete, compact or visible form. biể u hiện, hiệ n thân; bao gồn,
kể c
wiry(adj.) Thin, but tough and sinewy. Dẻ o dai; sang sng
martyrdom(n.) Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle. Chế t vì nghĩ a; nỗi thống khổ,
sự dà y vò
overhang(n.) A portion of a structure which projects or hangs over. Nhô lê n trê n
defamation(n.) Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of
another.
nói xấ u, phỉ báng
somber dark; gloomy; melancholy; depressing; CF. shadow mà u thẫ m; mờ đục, tối tă m, u
ám

surveyor(n.) A land-measurer. Thanh tra,thuế vụ
compact agreement; contract; ADJ: tightly packed; firm; brief; concise; Ex. compact
statement
tho thuậ n; hiệ p ớc, hiệp
đồng; kế t đặ c, chắ c nị ch; chậ t
ní ch, chen chúc
violation(n.) Infringement.
counting-
house(n.)
A house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping,
correspondence, etc.
trụ sở giao dị ch
death's-head(n.) A human skull as a symbol of death. sọ, đầ u lâ u
preservation(n.) Conservation. Gì n giữ, bo qun
privateer(n.) A vessel owned and officered by private persons, but carrying on maritime
war.
C ớp biển
doubly(adv.) In twofold degree or extent. gấp đôi; lá mặ t lá trái
misbehave(v.) To behave ill. c xử không đúng đắ n
allotment(n.) Portion. Chia phầ n; phâ n công
captivate(v.) To fascinate, as by excellence. eloquence, or beauty. Là m sayđắ m, quyế n rũ
undeceive(v.) To free from deception, as by apprising of the real state of affairs. Giác ngộ, là m tỉ nh ngộ
matricide(n.) The killing, especially the murdering, of one's mother. tội giế t mẹ
impulsion(n.) Impetus. Xô tới,đẩ y tới
pursue ví tiề n; ngâ n quỹ
blazon(v.) To make widely or generally known. Tuyê n d ng; huy hiệ u
philosophize(v.) To seek ultimate causes and principles. Sống có triế t lý
wittingly(adv.) With knowledge and by design. Chủ tâ m, cố ý
lawmaker(n.) A legislator. Ng ời là m luậ t
opalescence(n.) The property of combined refraction and reflection of light, resulting in

smoky tints.
Trắ ng đục, trắ ng sữa
decalogue(n.) The ten commandments. M ời đIều răn của Chúa
wintry(adj.) Lacking warmth of manner. thuộc mùa đông; lạ nh lẽ o
seismograph(n.) An instrument for recording the phenomena of earthquakes. má y đo đị a chấ n
lid nắ p vung; mi mắt;
egotist(n.) One given to self-mention or who is constantly telling of his own views and
experiences.
Ng ời í ch kỷ, tự cao tự đạ i
indigestible(adj.
)
Not digestible, or difficult to digest. ko thể tiêu hoá; ko thể lĩ nh hội
tincture(n.) A solution, usually alcoholic, of some principle used in medicine. sắ c nhẹ ;thong nhẹ
nomination(n.) The act or ceremony of naming a man or woman for office. chỉ đị nh; bổ nhiệm
truculent(adj.) Having the character or the spirit of a savage. ngỗ ng ợc, hung bạ o
swelling s ng tấy; phồng; n ớc triề u
translate(v.) To give the sense or equivalent of in another language or dialect. Dị ch, phiê n dị ch
quadrate(v.) To divide into quarters. Hì nh vuông
antonym(n.) A word directly opposed to another in meaning. Trá I nghĩ a
difference(n.) Dissimilarity in any respect. Khác nhau
tangency(n.) The state of touching. Tiế p tuyế n
bullock(n.) An ox. Bò thiế n
feelings.(n) Sờ mờ, cm tởng v v
faulty(adj.) Imperfect. không hoà n ho, lỗi
variance(n.) Change. khác biệ t
laudable(adj.) Praiseworthy. đáng tá n d ng, khen ngợi
refragable(adj.) Capable of being refuted. có thể phn bá c
bibliography(n.) A list of the words of an author, or the literature bearing on a particular
subject.
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