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overreach v. To stretch out too far. v&t qua
overrun v. To infest or ravage. s tràn qua
oversee v. To superintend= giám sát.
overseer n. A supervisor. giám th
overshadow v. To cast into the shade or render insignificant by comparison. che bóng
overstride v. To step beyond.%$%"
overthrow v. To vanquish an established ruler or government. s lt %
overtone n. A harmonic. ha âm cao
overture n. An instrumental prelude to an opera, oratorio, or ballet. àm phán
overweight n. Preponderance= !
pacify v. To bring into a peaceful state..$)&)
packet n. A bundle=bc, gói, as of letlers. packet
pact n. A covenant= hip c. % %
pagan n. A worshiper of false gods. tà giáo
pageant n. A dramatic representation, especial y a spectacular one ám rc.
palate n. The roof of the mouth. khu v
palatial adj. Magnificent= nguy nga, lng ly. nguy nga
paleontology n. The branch of biology that treats of ancient life and fossil organisms. c% sinh vt hc
palette n. A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, upon which artists lay their colors for
painting. bng m u
palinode n. A retraction= s rút li
pall v. To make dull by satiety. nht nh3o
palliate v. To cause to appear less guilty. ) ( 
pallid adj. Of a pale or wan appearance. xanh xao
palpable n. perceptible by feeling or touch. có th cm nhn
palsy n. Paralysis. s lit
paly adj. Lacking color or brilliancy. Thiu màu hay sáng chói
pamphlet n. A brief treatise or essay, usually on a subject of current interest. cun sách nh
pamphleteer v. To compose or issue pamphlets, especial y controversial ones.-8"-)
panacea n. A remedy or medicine proposed for or professing to cure all diseases. thuc bách bnh

Pan-American adj. Including or pertaining to the whole of America, both North and South. C,#
pandemic adj. Affecting a whole people or all classes, as a disease. bnh dch
pandemonium n. A fiendish or riotous uproar. a ngc
panegyric n. A formal and elaborate eulogy, writ en or spoken, of a person or of an act. tán thng
panel n. A rectangular piece set in or as in a frame. bng
panic n. A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear. hong s&
panoply n. A full set of armor. b áo giáp
panorama n. A series of large pictures representing a continuous scene. toàn cnh
pantheism n. The worship of nature for itself or its beauty. !
Pantheon n. A circular temple at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico and a great domed
roof. Lng danh nhân
pantomime n. Sign-language.!$#)!
pantoscope n. A very wide-angled photographic lens. &
papacy n. The official head of the Roman Catholic Church. ch'c giáo hoàng
papyrus n. The writing-paper of the ancient Egyptians, and later of the Romans. cây cói ch(
parable n. A brief narrative founded on real scenes or events usually with a moral. truyn ng ngôn
paradox n. A statement or doctrine seemingly in contradiction to the received belief. nghch lý
paragon n. A model of excelence. m u mc
parallel v. To cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts. ng song song
parallelism n. Essential likeness. tính song song
paralysis n. Loss of the power of contractility in the voluntary or involuntary muscles. ch'ng lit
paralyze v. To deprive of the power to act. làm lit
paramount adj. Supreme in authority. ti cao
paramour n. One who is unlawful y and immoral y a lover or a mistress. nhân tình
paraphernalia n. Miscel aneous articles of equipment or adornment.  dùng cá nhân
paraphrase v. Translate freely. s din t li
pare v. To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything. gt
parentage n. The relation of parent to child, of the producer to the produced, or of cause to
effect. bc cha m
Pariah n. A member of a degraded class; a social outcast. Pariah

parish n. The ecclesiastical district in charge of a pastor. x' o
Parisian adj. Of or pertaining to the city of Paris. Ngi Pari
parity n. Equality, as of condition or rank. s ngang nhau
parlance n. Mode of speech. cách nói
parley v. To converse in. th$ng l&ng
parliament n. A legislative body. quc hi
parlor n. A room for reception of cal ers or entertainment of guests. phòng khách
parody v. To render ludicrous by imitating the language of. s nhi li
paronymous adj. Derived from the same root or primitive word.
paroxysm n. A sudden outburst of any kind of activity. cc im
parricide n. The murder of a parent. ti git cha m

participant n. One having a share or part. ngi tham gia
participate v. To receive or have a part or share of. tham gia
partition n. That which separates anything into distinct parts. s phân chia (khu)
partisan adj. Characterized by or exhibiting undue or unreasoning devotion to a party. 
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passible adj. Capable of feeling of suffering. có th chu &c
passive adj. Unresponsive. dng b ng
pastoral adj. Having the spirit or sentiment of rural life. ng quê
paternal adj. Fatherly. cha
paternity n. Fatherhood. t cách làm cha
pathos n. The quality in any form of representation that rouses emotion or sympathy. cnh on trng (tính
cách bi th$ng)
patriarch n. The chief of a tribe or race who rules by paternal right. tc trng
patrician adj. Of senatorial or noble rank. quý tc
patrimony n. An inheritance from an ancestor, especial y from one's father. gia sn
patriotism n. Love and devotion to one's country. lòng yêu nc
patronize v. To exercise an arrogant condescension toward. bo tr&
patronymic adj. Formed after one's father's name. !t tên theo cha

patter v. To mumble something over and over. lp bp
paucity n. Fewness. s rt ít
pauper n. One without means of support. ngi nghèo
pauperism n. Dependence on charity. tình trng b#n cùng
pavilion n. An open structure for temporary shelter. cái lu
payee n. A person to whom money has been or is to be paid. ngi &c tr tin
peaceable adj. Tranquil. yêu hòa bình
peaceful adj. Tranquil= Thanh bình. hòa bình
peccable adj. Capable of sinning. d sai l#m
peccadillo n. A small breach of propriety or principle. ti nh
peccant adj. Guilty. có l+i
pectoral adj. Pertaining to the breast or thorax. tm giáp
pecuniary adj. Consisting of money. tin tài
pedagogics n. The science and art of teaching. s phm
pedagogue n. A schoolmaster. giáo viên
pedagogy n. The science and art of teaching s phm
pedal n. A lever for the foot usually applied only to musical instruments, cycles, and other
machines. bàn p
pedant n. A scholar who makes needless and inopportune display of his learning. nhà thông thái rm
peddle v. To go about with a small stock of goods to sell . bán rong
pedestal n. A base or support as for a column, statue, or vase. cái b
pedestrian n. One who journeys on foot. ngi i b
pediatrics n. The department of medical science that relates to the treatment of diseases of
childhood. nhi khoa
pedigree n. One's line of ancestors. nòi ging
peddler n. One who travels from house to house with an assortment of goods for retail. ngi bán rong
peerage n. The nobility. quý tc
peerless adj. Of unequaled excellence or worth. vô song
peevish adj. Petulant. (irritable) cáu k(nh
pellucid adj. Translucent= Trong m. 

penalty n. The consequences that fol ow the transgression of natural or divine law. hình pht
penance n. Punishment to which one voluntarily submits or subjects himself as an
expression of penitence. %%(
penchant n. A bias in favor of something. khuynh hng
pendant n. Anything that hangs from something else, either for ornament or for use. th'c trang trí treo
pendulous adj. Hanging, especially so as to swing by an attached end or part. u a
pendulum n. A weight hung on a rod, serving by its oscillation to regulate the rate of a
clock. con lc
penetrable adj. That may be pierced by physical, moral, or intel ectual force. có th thâm nhp &c
penetrate v. To enter or force a way into the interior parts of. thâm nhp
penetration n. Discernment. s thâm nhp
peninsular adj. Pertaining to a piece of land almost surrounded by water. bán o
penitence n. Sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone. s hi hn
penitential adj. Pertaining to sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone. sám hi
pennant n. A small flag. dây móc
pension n. A periodical allowance to an individual on account of past service done by
him/her. l$ng hu
pentagram n. A figure having five points or lobes. ngôi sao nm cánh
pentavalent adj. Quinqeuvalent. % 3
pentad n. The number five. toán (oàn; hóa tr 5; nm nm; nm ngày)
pentagon n. A figure, especial y, with five angles and five sides.
pentahedron n. A solid bounded by five plane faces. khi nm m!t
pentameter n. In prosody, a line of verse containing five units or feet. th$ nm âm tit
pentathlon n. The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the same
contestants. cuc thi in kinh
parse v. To describe, as a sentence, by separating it into its elements and describing each word. phân tích câu penultimate adj. A syl able or member of a series that is last but one. cái giáp cui
parsimonious adj. Unduly sparing in the use or expenditure of money. tit kim penurious adj. Excessively sparing in the use of money hà tin.
partible adj. Separable. có th chia ra penury n. Indigence= S Nghèo kh. s túng thiu

perambulate v. To walk about. i do

perceive v. To have knowledge of, or receive impressions concerning, through the medium
of the body senses. lnh hi
perceptible adj. Cognizable. nhn th'c
perception n. Knowledge through the senses of the existence and properties of matter or
the external world. s nhn th'c
percipience n. The act of perceiving= &. $
percipient n. One who or that which perceives. có nhn th'c
percolate v. To filter. lc qua
percolator n. A filter. bình pha (cà phê)
percussion n. The sharp striking of one body against another. s va chm
peremptory adj. Precluding question or appeal. kiên quyt
perennial adj. Continuing though the year or through many years. cây lâu nm
perfectible adj. Capable of being made perfect. (
perfidy n. Treachery= S Phn bi. s phn bi
perforate v. To make a hole or holes through. c l+
perform v. To accomplish. thc hin
perfumery n. The preparation of perfumes. nc hoa
perfunctory adj. Half-hearted. chiu l
perhaps adv. Possibly. có l3
perigee n. The point in the orbit of the moon when it is nearest the earth. im cn a
periodicity n. The habit or characteristic of recurrence at regular intervals. tính tu#n hoàn
peripatetic adj. Walking about. i b quanh
perjure v. To swear falsely to. khai man
perjury n. A solemn assertion of a falsity. li khai man
permanence n. A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys the
essential form or nature. tính thng xuyên
permanent adj. Durable.
permeate v. To pervade. thm qua
permissible adj. That may be allowed. tha nhn &c
permutation n. Reciprocal change, different ordering of same items.  

pernicious adj. Tending to kill or hurt. s hoán v
perpendicular adj. Straight up and down. ng thng góc
perpetrator n. The doer of a wrong or a criminal act. th phm
perpetuate v. To preserve from extinction or oblivion. ghi nh mãi
perquisite n. Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages. b%ng lc
persecution n. Harsh or malignant oppression. s hành h
perseverance n. A persistence in purpose and effort. s kiên nh n
persevere v. To continue striving in spite of discouragements. kiên nh n
persiflage n. Banter. li nói giu
persist v. To continue steadfast against opposition. v n còn
persistence n. A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like. s liên tc
personage n. A man or woman as an individual, especially one of rank or high station.!
personal adj. Not general or public. cá nhân
personality n. The attributes, taken col ectively, that make up the character and nature of
an individual. cá nhân
personnel n. The force of persons col ectively employed in some service. cá nhân
perspective n. The relative importance of facts or matters from any special point of view. vin cnh
perspicacious adj. Astute. sáng sut
perspicacity n. Acuteness or discernment. s sáng sut
perspicuous adj. Lucid. d hiu
perspiration n. Sweat. s % m hôi
perspire v. To excrete through the pores of the skin. toát m hôi
persuade v. To win the mind of by argument, eloquence, evidence, or reflection. thuyt phc
persuadable adj. capable of influencing to action by entreaty, statement, or anything that
moves the feelings. thuyt phc &c
pertinacious adj. Persistent or unyielding. ngoan c
pertinacity n. Unyielding adherence. s ngoan c
pertinent adj. Relevant. thích h&p
perturb v. To disturb greatly. nhiu lon
perturbation n. Mental excitement or confusion. s h+n lon

perusal n. The act of reading careful y or thoughtfully. s c k)
pervade v. To pass or spread through every part. tràn ngp
pervasion n. The state of spreading through every part. s ta khp
pervasive adj. Thoroughly penetrating or permeating. ta khp
perverse adj. Unreasonable. ngang ngch
perversion n. Diversion from the true meaning or proper purpose. s l#m l n
perversity n. Wickedness. s gian ác
pervert n. One who has forsaken a doctrine regarded as true for one esteemed false. ngi h hng
pervious adj. Admit ing the entrance or passage of another substance. d thm
pestilence n. A raging epidemic. bnh dch hch
pestilent adj. Having a malign influence or effect. nguy hi
pestilential adj. having the nature of or breeding pestilence. bnh dch
peter v. To fail or lose power, efficiency, or value.&

petrify v. To convert into a substance of stony hardness and character. hóa á
petulance n. The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant. tính nóng ny
petulant adj. Displaying impatience. nóng ny
pharmacopoeia n. A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of
medicines for the use of druggists. sách thuc
pharmacy n. The art or business of compounding and dispensing medicines. hiu thuc
phenomenal adj. Extraordinary or marvelous. phi thng
phenomenon n. Any unusual occurrence. hin t&ng
philander v. To play at courtship with a woman. tán t(nh
philanthropic adj. Benevolent. nhân 'c
philanthropist n. One who endeavors to help his fellow men. ngi nhân t
philanthropy n. Active humanitarianism. hi t thin
philately n. The study and col ection of stamps. s su tp tem th
philharmonic adj. Fond of music. say mê âm nhc
philogynist n. One who is fond of women. ngi yêu àn bà
philologist n. An expert in linguistics. nhà ngôn ng" hc

philology n. The study of language in connection with history and literature. ngôn ng" hc
philosophize v. To seek ultimate causes and principles. suy tng
philosophy n. The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rational explanation
of anything. trit hc
phlegmatic adj. Not easily roused to feeling or action. lnh lùng
phonetic adj. Representing articulate sounds or speech. ng" âm
phonic adj. Pertaining to the nature of sound. âm thanh
phonogram n. A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound. in báo
phonology n. The science of human vocal sounds. phát âm hc
phosphorescence n. The property of emit ing light. lân quang
photoelectric adj. Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity. quang in
photometer n. Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the
intensity of two lights. quang k
photometry n. The art of measuring the intensity of light. s o quang
physicist n. A specialist in the science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and
energy. nhà vt lý
physics n. The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy#.
physiocracy n. The doctrine that land and its products are the only true wealth. liu pháp t nhiên ch
ngha
physiognomy n. The external appearance merely. din mo
physiography n. Description of nature. a vn hc (hình th a lý hc)
physiology n. The science of organic functions. sinh lý hc
physique n. The physical structure or organization of a person. c$ th
picayune adj. Of small value. ng 5 xu (ngi t#m thng)
piccolo n. A small flute. ng sáo nh 
piece n. A loose or separated part, as distinguished from the whole or the mass. mnh
piecemeal adv. Gradually. tng ph#n
pillage n. Open robbery, as in war. s cp bóc
pillory n. A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed
to public scorn. cái gông

pincers n. An instrument having two lever-handles and two jaws working on a pivot. cái kìm
pinchers n. An instrument having two jaws working on a pivot. bó ch!t li
pinnacle n. A high or topmost point, as a mountain-peak. tháp nhn
pioneer n. One among the first to explore a country. i tiên phong
pious adj. Religious. hiu tho
pique v. To excite a slight degree of anger in. s bt hòa
piteous adj. Compassionate. áng bun
pitiable adj. Contemptible. áng th$ng hi
pitiful adj. Wretched. cm ng
pitiless adj. Hard-hearted. tàn nh n
pittance n. Any small portion or meager allowance. món tin ít i
placate v. To bring from a state of angry or hostile feeling to one of patience or
friendliness. xoa du
placid adj. Serene. bình tnh
plagiarism n. The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them
as one's own. s o vn
planisphere n. A polar projection of the heavens on a chart. a c#u 
plasticity n. The property of some substances through which the form of the mass can
readily be changed. tính do
platitude n. A written or spoken statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace. tính vô v
plaudit n. An expression of applause.
plausible adj. Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt. có v h&p lý
playful adj. Frolicsome. hay ùa
playwright n. A maker of plays for the stage. nhà son kch
plea n. An argument to obtain some desired action. s bin h
pleasant adj. Agreeable. thú v
pleasurable adj. Affording gratification. vui v
plebeian adj. Common. bình dân
pledgee n. The person to whom anything is pledged. ngi nhn c#m 

pledgeor n. One who gives a pledge. Ngi $
plenary adj. Entire. nguyên vn
plenipotentiary n. A person fully empowered to transact any business. toàn quyn
plenitude n. Abundance. s #y 
plenteous adj. Abundant. #y d y
plumb n. A weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something. chính xác
plummet n. A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical. lao thng xung
pluperfect adj. Expressing past time or action prior to some other past time or action. thì quá kh' hoàn thành
plural adj. Containing or consisting of more than one. s nhiu
plurality n. A majority. a s
plutocracy n. A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by
means of their money. 
pneumatic adj. Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas. h$i
poesy n. Poetry.,"
poetaster n. An inferior poet."
poetic adj. Pertaining to poetry. th$ ca
poetics n. The rules and principles of poetry. lut th$
poignancy n. Severity or acuteness, especial y of pain or grief. v cay
poignant adj. Severely painful or acute to the spirit. cay ng
poise n. Equilibrium. làm cân b.ng
polar adj. Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, especially of the earth. a cc
polemics n. The art of controversy or disputation. nh"ng cuc bút chin
pollen n. The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant. phn hoa
pollute v. To contaminate. làm ô nhim
polyarchy n. Government by several or many persons of what-ever class.
polycracy n. The rule of many. Quy tc (Ca) Nhi)u ngi (vt)
polygamy n. the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once. ch  a thê
polyglot adj. Speaking several tongues. ngi bit nhiu th' ting
polygon n. A figure having many angles. hình nhiu cnh
polyhedron n. A solid bounded by plane faces, especial y by more than four. khi a din

polysyllable adj. Having several syl ables, especial y more than three syl ables.
polytechnic adj. Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts. bách khoa
polytheism n. The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one. lòng tin mà có nhi)u nhng chúa tri hn mt
pommel v. To beat with something thick or bulky. qu m
pomposity n. The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner'.
pompous adj. Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner. khoa tr$ng
ponder v. To meditate or reflect upon. suy ngh
ponderous adj. Unusually weighty or forcible. knh càng
pontiff n. The Pope. giáo hoàng
populace n. The common people. dân chúng
populous adj. Containing many inhabitants, especial y in proportion to the territory. ông dân
portend v. To indicate as being about to happen, especial y by previous signs. im
portent n. Anything that indicates what is to happen. "
portfolio n. A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc. danh sách vn #u t
posit v. To present in an orderly manner. !t c$ s
position n. The manner in which a thing is placed. v trí
positive adj. Free from doubt or hesitation. i l&ng d$ng
posse n. A force of men. i cnh sát
possess v. To own.( 
possession n. The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command. quyn s h"u
possessive adj. Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one's power
or command. s h"u
possessor n. One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property. ngi chim h"u
possible adj. Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural. có th xy ra
postdate v. To make the date of any writing later than the real date.2&
posterior n. The hinder part. Ph#n 
postgraduate adj. Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree. sau khi tt nghip
postscript n. Something added to a let er after the writer's signature. tái bút
potency n. Power. lc l&ng
potent adj. Physically powerful. hùng mnh

potentate n. One possessed of great power or sway. k thng tr
potential n. Anything that may be possible. tim nng
potion n. A dose of liquid medicine. liu thuc
powerless adj. Impotent= Bt lc. bt lc
practicable adj. Feasible. thc dng &c
prate v. To talk about vainly or foolishly. nói huyên thuyên
prattle v. To utter in simple or childish talk. nói líu lo
preamble n. A statement introductory to and explanatory of what fol ows. li nói #u
precarious adj. Perilous. tm thi
precaution n. A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger."%
precede v. To happen first. mào #u
precedence n. Priority in place, time, or rank. m'c u tiên
precedent n. An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule. tin l

precession n. The act of going forward. s tin ng
precipice n. A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.
precipitant adj. Moving onward quickly and heedlessly. cht làm kt ta
precipitate v. To force forward prematurely. kt ta
precise adj. Exact. chính xác
precision n. Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment. s chính xác
preclude v. To prevent. loi tr
precocious adj. Having the mental faculties prematurely developed. sm phát trin
precursor n. A forerunner or herald. ngi báo trc
predatory adj. Prone to pillaging. n cp
predecessor n. An incumbent of a given office previous to another. ngi i trc
predicament n. A dif icult, trying situation or plight. khó khn
predicate v. To state as belonging to something. v t
predict v. To foretell. d oán
prediction n. A prophecy. s d oán
predominance n. Ascendancy or preponderance. u th

predominant adj. Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree. u th
predominate v. To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree. tri h$n
preeminence n. Special eminence. tri h$n
preempt v. To secure the right of preference in the purchase of public land."
preemption n. The right or act of purchasing before others. s mua
preengage v. To preoccupy. nhp (bt) khp
preestablish v. To set le or arrange beforehand. thit lp
preexist v. To exist at a period or in a state earlier than something else. tn ti
preexistence n. Existence antecedent to something. s tn ti
preface n. A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book. m #u
prefatory adj. Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book. mào #u
prefer v. To hold in higher estimation. thích h$n
preferable adj. More desirable than others. &c a chung
preference n. An object of favor or choice. s u tiên
preferential adj. Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority. u ãi
preferment n. Preference. s thng ch'c
prefix v. To attach at the beginning. tin t
prehensible adj. Capable of being grasped.
prehensile adj. Adapted for grasping or holding. có th bt
prehension n. The act of laying hold of or grasping. s c#m
prejudice n. A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts. thành kin
prelacy n. A system of church government. nh trc
prelate n. One of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy. giáo ch
prelude n. An introductory or opening performance. cái m #u
premature adj. Coming too soon. sm
premier adj. First in rank or position. hàng #u
premise n. A judgment as a conclusion. tin 
premonition n. Foreboding. im báo trc
preoccupation n. The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied. mi bn tâm
preoccupy v. To fill the mind of a person to the exclusion of other subjects. bn tâm

preordain v. To foreordain. quyt nh
preparation n. An act or proceeding designed to bring about some event. s chun b
preparatory adj. Having to do with what is preliminary. trng d b
preponderant adj. Prevalent. có u th
preponderate v. To exceed in influence or power. n!ng h$n
prepossession n. A preconceived liking. quyn s h"u
preposterous adj. Utterly ridiculous or absurd. phi lý
prerogative adj. Having superior rank or precedence. !c quyn
presage v. To foretell. im báo
prescience n. Knowledge of events before they take place. bit trc
prescient adj. Foreknowing. bit trc
prescript adj. Prescribed as a rule or model. nguyên bn
prescriptible adj. Derived from authoritative direction.
prescription n. An authoritative direction. s ra lnh
presentient adj. Perceiving or feeling beforehand. d cm m$ h
presentiment n. Foreboding. inh cm
presentment n. Semblance.
preservation n. Conservation.  .
presumption n. That which may be logical y assumed to be true until disproved. tính t tin
presumptuous adj. Assuming too much. t ph,
pretension n. A bold or presumptuous assertion. k1 vng
pretentious adj. Marked by pretense, conceit, or display. kiêu cng
preternatural adj. Extraordinary. siêu phàm
pretext n. A fictitious reason or motive. cái c
prevalence n. Frequency. s thnh hành
prevalent adj. Of wide extent or frequent occurrence. thnh hành
prevaricate v. To use ambiguous or evasive language for the purpose of deceiving or
precedential adj. Of the nature of an instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule. thiên nhiên tin l diverting attention. nói quanh co

prevention n. Thwarting. s ngn nga

prickle v. To puncture slightly with fine, sharp points. châm
priggish adj. Conceited. t mãn
prim adj. Stif ly proper. quá t( m(
prima adj. First. hng nht
primer n. An elementary reading-book for children. sách v* lòng
primeval adj. Belonging to the first ages. nguyên thy
primitive adj. Pertaining to the beginning or early times. nguyên thy
principal adj. Most important. nhánh chính
principality n. The territory of a reigning prince. lãnh a
principle n. A general truth or proposition. nguyên lý
priory n. A monastic house. tu vin
pristine adj. Primitive. s$ khai
privateer n. A vessel owned and officered by private persons, but carrying on maritime
war. tàu cp bin
privilege n. A right or immunity not enjoyed by all, or that may be enjoyed only under
special conditions. !c quyn
privity n. Knowledge shared with another or others regarding a private matter. quan h riêng t
privy adj. Participating with another or others in the knowledge of a secret transaction.công trình v sinh ngoài
probate adj. Relating to making proof, as of a will. ch'ng nhn h&p pháp
probation n. Any proceeding designed to ascertain or test character, qualification, or the
like. th- thách
probe v. To search through and through. #u dò
probity n. Virtue or integrity tested and confirmed. #u dò
procedure n. A manner or method of acting. th tc
proceed v. To renew motion or action, as after rest or interruption. theo u%i
proclamation n. Any announcement made in a public manner. tuyên cáo
procrastinate v. To put off till tomorrow or till a future time. trì hoãn
procrastination n. Delay. s trì hoãn
proctor n. An agent acting for another. trng s
prodigal n. One wasteful or extravagant, especial y in the use of money or property. hoang phí

prodigious adj. Immense. v i
prodigy n. A person or thing of very remarkable gifts or qualities. th#n k1
productive adj. Yielding in abundance. hiu qu
profession n. Any cal ing or occupation involving special mental or other special
disciplines. ngh nghip
professor n. A public teacher of the highest grade in a university or college. giáo s
proffer v. To offer to another for acceptance. dâng hin
proficiency n. An advanced state of acquirement, as in some knowledge, art, or science. s tài gii
proficient adj. Possessing ample and ready knowledge or of skill in any art, science, or industry. chuyên gia
profile n. An outline or contour. m!t ct
profiteer n. One who profits. trc l&i
profligacy n. Shameless viciousness. s trác táng
profligate adj. Abandoned to vice. phóng ãng
profuse adj. Produced or displayed in overabundance. lãng phí
progeny n. Offspring. con cháu
progression n. A moving forward or proceeding in course. cp s
prohibition n. A decree= sc lnh or an order forbidding something. s ngn cm
prohibitionist n. One who favors the prohibition by law of the manufacture and sale of
alcoholic beverages.  ngn cm
prohibitory adj. Involving or equivalent to prohibition, especial y of the sale of alcoholic
beverages.  ngn cm
projection n. A prominence. s chiu
proletarian n. A person of the lowest or poorest class. ngi vô sn
prolific adj. Producing offspring or fruit. sinh sn nhiu
prolix adj. Verbose. rm rà
prologue n. A prefatory statement or explanation to a poem, discourse, or performance.
prolong v. To extend in time or duration. kéo dài
promenade v. To walk for amusement or exercise. i do ch$i
prominence n. The quality of being noticeable or distinguished. s n%i bt
prominent adj. Conspicuous in position, character, or importance. #

promiscuous adj. Brought together without order, distinction, or design (for sex). ln xn
promissory adj. Expressing an engagement to pay. h'a hn
promontory n. A high point of land extending outward from the coastline into the sea. m,i t
promoter n. A furtherer, forwarder, or encourager. ngi sáng lp
promulgate v. To proclaim công b
propaganda n. Any institution or systematic scheme for propagating a doctrine or system. tuyên truyn
propagate v. To spread abroad or from person to person. sinh sn
propel v. To drive or urge forward. y ti
propellant adj. Propelling. nhiên liu phn lc
propeller n. One who or that which propels. máy y
prophecy n. Any prediction or foretelling. tài tiên tri
prophesy v. To predict or foretel , especially under divine inspiration and guidance. tiên oán
propitious adj. Kindly disposed. thun l&i

proportionate adj. Being in proportion. cân x'ng
propriety n. Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles. s thích h&p
propulsion n. A driving onward or forward. s y
prosaic adj. Unimaginative. t#m thng
proscenium n. That part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra. ph#n trc sân khu
proscribe v. To reject, as a teaching or a practice, with condemnation or denunciation. s trc xut
proscription n. Any act of condemnation and rejection from favor and privilege. s trc xut
proselyte n. One who has been won over from one religious belief to another. cho nhp o
prosody n. The science of poetical forms. *"
prospector n. One who makes exploration, search, or examination, especial y for minerals. ngi iu tra
prospectus n. A paper or pamphlet containing information of a proposed undertaking. giy qung cáo
prostrate adj. Lying prone, or with the head to the ground. n.m úp
protagonist n. A leader in any enterprise or contest. vai chính
protection n. Preservation from harm, danger, annoyance, or any other evil. s bo v
protective adj. Sheltering. cht bo v
protector n. A defender. ngi bo v

protégé n. One specially cared for and favored by another usually older person.ngi &c bo h, ngi &c che ch
Protestant n. A Christian who denies the authority of the Pope and holds the right of
special judgment. Ngi Phn i
protomartyr n. The earliest victim in any cause. .)
protocol n. A declaration or memorandum of agreement less solemn and formal than a
treaty. nghi th'c
protoplasm n. The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable
cell. cht nguyên sinh
prototype n. A work, original in character, afterward imitated in form or spirit. nguyên m u
protract v. To prolong kéo dài
protrude v. To push out or thrust forth. kéo ra
protrusion n. The act of protruding. s nhô ra
protuberance n. Something that swells out from a surrounding surface. ch+ nhô lên
protuberant adj. Bulging. n%i lên
protuberate v. To swell or bulge beyond the surrounding surface.ch+ li lên hay s phng ra bên ngoài b m!t lân cn
proverb n. A brief, pithy saying, condensing in wit y or striking form the wisdom of
experience. tc ng"
provident adj. Anticipating and making ready for future wants or emergencies. lo xa
providential adj. Effected by divine guidance. may mn
provincial adj. Uncultured in thought and manner. ngi t(nh l
proviso n. A clause in a contract, will, etc., by which its operation is rendered conditional. iu khon
provocation n. An action or mode of conduct that excites resentment. khích ng
prowess n. Strength, skill, and intrepidity in battle. d,ng cm
proximately adv. Immediately. vào khong
proxy n. A person who is empowered by another to represent him or her in a given matter. u2 nhim
prudence n. Caution. s thn trng
prudential adj. Proceeding or marked by caution. thn trng
prudery n. An undue display of modesty or delicacy.
prurient adj. Inclined to lascivious thoughts and desires. có tính dâm dc
pseudapostle n. A pretended or false apostle. Mt tông  &c gi v hay sai

pseudonym n. A fictitious name, especial y when assumed by a writer. bút danh
pseudonymity n. The state or character of using a fictitious name s ký bit hiu.
psychiatry n. The branch of medicine that relates to mental disease. tâm bnh hc
psychic adj. Pertaining to the mind or soul.  
psychopathic adj. Morally irresponsible. bnh tinh th#n
psychotherapy n. The treatment of mental disease. tâm lý tr liu
pudgy adj. Small and fat. b b m
puerile adj. Childish. tr con
pugnacious adj. Quarrelsome= Hay gây g hay gây g%
puissant adj. Possessing strength. có s'c mnh
pulmonary adj. Pertaining to the lungs. mnh ph%i cách ly
punctilious adj. Strictly observant of the rules or forms prescribed by law or custom. quá hình th'c
punctual adj. Observant and exact in points of time. úng gi
pungent adj. Affecting the sense of smell. cay (sc so)
pungency n. The quality of affecting the sense of smell. s gay gt
punitive adj. Pertaining to punishment. trng pht
pupilage n. The state or period of being a student. ;
purgatory n. An intermediate state where souls are made fit for paradise or heaven by
expiatory suf ering. làm sch
purl v. To cause to whirl, as in an eddy. rì r#m
purloin v. To steal. n cp
purport n. Intent. (##$(#
purveyor n. one who supplies "!
pusil animous adj. Without spirit or bravery. Không có tinh th#n hay s can m
putrescent adj. Undergoing decomposition of animal or vegetable matter accompanied by fetid odors. mc nát
pyre n. A heap of combustibles arranged for burning a dead body. giàn thiêu
pyromania n. An insane propensity to set things on fire. ch'ng cung phóng ha
pyrotechnic adj. Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture. Gn li)n vi pháo th&ng thiên hay s sn xut ca nó.

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

quackery n. Charlatanry ngh lang bm
quadrate v. To divide into quarters. chia ct thành hình vuông
quadruple v. To multiply by four. tng lên bn l#n
qualification n. A requisite for an employment, position, right, or privilege. quy cách
qualify v. To endow or furnish with requisite ability, character, knowledge, skill, or
possessions. xác nh(nh tính)
qualm n. A fit of nausea. linh cm
quandary n. A puzzling predicament. s bi ri
quantity n. Magnitude. s l&ng
quarantine n. The enforced isolation of any person or place infected with contagious
disease. s cách ly
quarrelsome adj. Irascible. hay gây g+
quarter n. One of four equal parts into which anything is or may be divided. quý
quarterly adj. Occurring or made at intervals of three months h.ng quý
quartet n. A composition for four voices or four instruments. nhóm bn ngi
quarto n. An eight-page newspaper of any size. Mt t báo tám trang (ca) bt k1 kích thc nào
quay n. A wharf or artificial landing-place on the shore of a harbor or projecting into it.ke, bn (cng)
querulous adj. Habitually complaining. hay cáu k(nh
query v. To make inquiry. /!c câu hi
queue n. A file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admit ance. hàng &i
quibble n. An utterly trivial distinction or objection. "
quiescence n. Quiet. s yên l!ng
quiescent adj. Being in a state of repose or inaction. yên l!ng
quiet adj. Making no noise. s yên tnh
quietus n. A silencing, suppressing, or ending. biên lai thu nhn
quintessence n. The most essential part of anything.
quintet n. Musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments. b nm
quite adv. Fully= Hoàn toàn. khá
Quixotic adj. Chivalrous or romantic to a ridiculous or extravagant degree. Vin vông
rabid adj. Affected with rabies or hydrophobia. mc bnh di

racy adj. Exciting or exhilarating to the mind. mùi v !c bit
radiance n. Brilliant or sparkling luster. s chiu sáng
radiate v. To extend in all directions, as from a source or focus. b'c x
radical n. One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures. 
)5
radix n. That from or on which something is developed. c$ s
raillery n. Good-humored satire. s giu c&t
ramify v. To divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions. phân nhánh
ramose adj. Branch-like. có nhiu nhánh
rampant adj. Growing, climbing, or running without check or restraint. hung hng
rampart n. A bulwark or construction to oppose assault or hostile entry. thành lu)
rancor n. Malice= S Him c
rankle v. To produce irritation or festering. giày vò
rapacious adj. Disposed to seize by violence or by unlawful or greedy methods. tham lam
rapid adj. Having great speed. nhanh
rapine n. The act of seizing and carrying off property by superior force, as in war. s cp ot
rapt adj. Enraptured. say mê
raptorial adj. Seizing and devouring living prey. n tht
ration v. To provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especial y of food. khu ph#n
rationalism n. The formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently of
authority. ch ngha duy lý
raucous adj. Harsh khàn khàn
ravage v. To lay waste by pil age, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods. tàn phá
ravenous adj. Furiously voracious or hungry. phàm n
ravine n. A deep gorge or hollow, especial y one worn by a stream or flow of water. khe núi
reaction n. Tendency towards a former, or opposite state of things, as after reform,
revolution, or inflation. phn 'ng
reactionary adj. Pertaining to, of the nature of, causing, or favoring reaction. ngi phn ng
readily adv. Without objection or reluctance. s4n sàng
readjust v. To put in order after disarrangement. iu ch(nh li

ready adj. In a state of preparedness for any given purpose or occasion. s4n sàng
realism n. The principle and practice of depicting persons and scenes as they are believed
really to exist. ch ngha hin thc
rearrange v. To arrange again or in a dif erent order.
reassure v. To give new confidence. cam oan
rebellious adj. Insubordinate. chng i
rebuff n. A peremptory or unexpected rejection of advances or approaches. s phn kháng
rebuild v. To build again or anew. xây dng li
rebut v. To oppose by argument or a suf icient answer. c tuyt
recant v. To withdraw formally one's belief (in something previously believed or
maintained). rút li
recapitulate v. To repeat again the principal points of. tóm tt li
recapture v. To capture again. s bt gi" li
recede v. To move back or away. lùi li

receivable adj. Capable of being or fit to be received - often money. có th nhn &c
receptive adj. Having the capacity, quality, or ability of receiving, as truths or impressions. d tip thu
recessive adj. Having a tendency to go back. lùi li
recidivist n. A confirmed criminal. ngi tái phm
reciprocal adj. Mutually interchangeable or convertible. hàm thun nghch
reciprocate v. To give and take mutually. phúc áp
reciprocity n. Equal mutual rights and benefits granted and enjoyed. s tác ng qua li
recitation n. The act of reciting or repeating, especial y in public and from memory. s k li
reck v. To have a care or thought for. %%#
reckless adj. Foolishly headless of danger. thiu thn trng
reclaim v. To demand or to obtain the return or restoration of. s ci to
recline v. To cause to assume a leaning or recumbent attitude or position. da vào
recluse n. One who lives in retirement or seclusion. ngi sng n dt
reclusory n. A hermitage.,,
recognizance n. An acknowledgment entered into before a court with condition to do some

particular act. cam kt
recognize v. To recal the identity of (a person or thing). oán nhn
recoil v. To start back as in dismay, loathing, or dread. di li
recollect v. To recall the knowledge of. thu thp li
reconcilable adj. Capable of being adjusted or harmonized.
reconnoiter v. To make a preliminary examination of for military, surveying, or geological
purposes. / làm mt k1 thi s$ b (cho) quân i, ang iu tra, hay thuc a lý
nh"ng mc ích
reconsider v. To review with care, especial y with a view to a reversal of previous action. xem xét li
reconstruct v. To rebuild xây dng li
recourse n. Resort to or application for help in exigency or trouble. s nh n
recover v. To regain. phc hi
recreant n. A cowardly or faithless person. ngi hèn nhát
recreate v. To refresh after labor. tái to
recrudescence n. The state of becoming raw or sore again. s tái phát li
recrudescent adj. Becoming raw or sore again. phát sinh li
recruit v. To enlist men for military or naval service. tân binh
rectify v. To correct. ch(nh lu
rectitude n. The quality of being upright in principles and conduct. tính ngay thng
recuperate v. To recover. hi phc
recur v. To happen again or repeatedly, especial y at regular intervals. l!p li
recure v. To cure again. iu tr l#n n"a
recurrent adj. Returning from time to time, especial y at regular or stated intervals. có nh k1
redemption n. The recovery of what is mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt. s chuc li
redolent adj. Smelling sweet and agreeable. mang h$ng v
redolence n. Smelling sweet and agreeable. mùi th$m
redoubtable adj. Formidable. áng s&
redound n. Rebound. góp ph#n vào
redress v. To set right, as a wrong by compensation or the punishment of the wrong-doer. s s-a li
reducible adj. That may be reduced. gim xung &c

redundance n. Excess. s d tha
redundant adj. Constituting an excess. tha
reestablish v. To restore. 
refer v. To direct or send for information or other purpose. hng theo(có liên h vi)
referrer n. One who refers. Ngi (
referable adj. Ascribable= Có th quy cho. hng theo(có liên h vi)
referee n. An umpire= trng tài.Ngi trng tài
refinery n. A place where some crude material, as sugar or petroleum, is purified. nhà máy lc
reflectible adj. Capable of being turned back. Có kh nng &c quay tr li
reflection n. The throwing off or back of light, heat, sound, or any form of energy that travels in waves. phn x
reflector n. A mirror, as of metal, for reflecting light, heat, or sound in a particular direction. cái phn x
reflexible adj. Capable of being reflected. có th chiu li
reform n. Change for the better. ci cách
reformer n. One who carries out a reform nhà ci cách
refract v. To bend or turn from a direct course. khúc x
refractory adj. Not amenable to control. vt liu chu l-a
refragable adj. Capable of being refuted. Có kh nng &c bác b
refringency n. Power to refract. S'c mnh  khúc x
refringent adj. Having the power to refract. chit quang
refusal n. Denial of what is asked. s t chi
refute v. To prove to be wrong. bác b
regale v. To give unusual pleasure. ãi tic
regalia n. pl. The emblems of royalty. quyn lc nhà vua
regality n. Royalty=. "
regenerate v. To reproduce. tái sinh
regent n. One who is lawfully deputized to administer the government for the time being in
the name of the ruler. nhip chính
regicide n. The killing of a king or sovereign.
regime n. Particular conduct or administration of affairs. ch 

regimen n. A systematized order or course of living with reference to food, clothing and
personal habits. ch  sinh hot
regiment n. A body of soldiers. trung oàn
regnant adj. Exercising royal authority in one's own right. ang tr vì
regress v. To return to a former place or condition. thoái lui
regretful adj. Feeling, expressive of, or ful of regret. hi tic
rehabilitate v. To restore to a former status, capacity, right rank, or privilege. phc hi
reign v. To hold and exercise sovereign power. thng tr
reimburse v. To pay back as an equivalent of what has been expended. tr li
rein n. A step attached to the bit for controlling a horse or other draft-animal. dây c$ng
reinstate v. To restore to a former state, station, or authority. dây c$ng
reiterate v. To say or do again and again. tóm li
rejoin v. To reunite after separation. áp li
rejuvenate v. To restore to youth. tr li
rejuvenescence n. A renewal of youth. s tr li
relapse v. To suf er a return of a disease after partial recovery. tái phm
relegate v. To send off or consign, as to an obscure position or remote destination. xóa b
relent v. To yield= n&ng sut. tr nên thu#n tính
relevant adj. Bearing upon the matter in hand. liên quan
reliance n. Dependence. s tin cy
reliant adj. Having confidence. áng tin cy
relinquish v. To give up using or having. t b
reliquary n. A casket, cof er, or repository in which relics are kept. n$i  thánh tích
relish v. To like the taste or savor of. gia v
reluctance n. Unwillingness. min c*ng
reluctant adj. Unwilling. min c*ng
remembrance n. Recollection= Nh li. s nh
reminiscence n. The calling to mind of incidents within the range of personal knowledge or
experience. nh li
reminiscent adj. Pertaining to the recol ection of matters of personal interest. g&i li

remiss adj. Negligent. cu th
remission n. Temporary diminution of a disease. tha th'
remodel v. Reconstruct.**
remonstrance n. Reproof. &)
remonstrant adj. Having the character of a reproof.(#&)(#
remonstrate v. To present a verbal or written protest to those who have power to right or
prevent a wrong. phn i
remunerate v. To pay or pay for. tr công cho
remuneration n. Compensation. tr công
Renaissance n. The revival of let ers, and then of art, which marks the transition from
medieval to modern time Phc hng.
rendezvous n. A prearranged place of meeting. hn g!p
rendition n. Interpretation.
renovate v. To restore after deterioration, as a building. %i mi
renunciation n. An explicit disclaimer of a right or privilege. t b
reorganize v. To change to a more satisfactory form of organization. t% ch'c li
reparable adj. Capable of repair. có th s-a ch"a &c
reparation n. The act of making amends, as for an injury, loss, or wrong. s-a ch"a
repartee n. A ready, witty, or apt reply. 'ng i
repeal v. To render of no further effect s hy b
repel v. To force or keep back in a manner, physical y or mentally. khc t
repellent adj. Having power to force back in a manner, physical y or mentally. cht xua u%i
repentance n. Sorrow for something done or left undone, with desire to make things right
by undoing the wrong. ân hn
repertory n. A place where things are stored or gathered together. kho
repetition n. The act of repeating. s l!p li
repine v. To indulge in fretfulness and faultfinding. phàn nàn
replenish v. To fill again, as something that has been emptied. cung cp thêm
replete adj. Full to the uttermost. #y 
replica n. A duplicate executed by the artist himself, and regarded, equally with the first, as an original. bn

sao
repository n. A place in which goods are stored. kho ch'a
reprehend v. To find fault with. khin trách
reprehensible adj. Censurable.
reprehension n. Expression of blame.
repress v. To keep under restraint or control. àn áp
repressible adj. Able to be kept under restraint or control. có th kìm li
reprieve v. To grant a respite from punishment to. s gia ân
reprimand v. To chide or rebuke for a fault. li khin trách
reprisal n. Any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy. reprisa
reprobate n. One abandoned to depravity and sin. ngi ti l+i
reproduce v. To make a copy of tái sn xut.
reproduction n. The process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind. s sinh sn
reproof n. An expression of disapproval or blame personally addressed to one censured. s qu trách
repudiate v. To refuse to have anything to do with. t chi

repugnance n. Thorough dislike. ghê tm
repugnant adj. Offensive to taste and feeling. áng ghê tm
repulse n. The act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy. s y lùi
repulsive adj. Grossly offensive. áng ghê tm
repute v. To hold in general opinion. cho là
requiem n. A solemn mass sung for the repose of the souls of the dead. l c#u siêu
requisite adj. Necessary. iu kin c#n thit
requital n. Adequate return for good or ill.
requite v. To repay either good or evil to, as to a person. n bù
rescind v. To make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or a superior authority. hy b
reseat v. To place in position of office again. trang b gh mi
resemblance n. Similarity in quality or form. ging nhau
resent v. To be indignant at, as an injury or insult. gin
reservoir n. A receptacle where a quantity of some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may be kept. kho ch'a

residue n. A remainder or surplus after a part has been separated or otherwise treated. ph#n còn li
resilience n. The power of springing back to a former position tính àn hi
resilient adj. Having the quality of springing back to a former position. àn hi
resistance n. The exertion of opposite effort or effect. s chng c
resistant adj. Offering or tending to produce resistance. kháng c
resistive adj. Having or exercising the power of resistance.  kháng
resistless adj. Powerless. bt lc
resonance n. The quality of being able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations. cng hng
resonance adj. Able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations. cng hng
resonate v. To have or produce resonance. di ting
resource n. That which is restored to, relied upon, or made available for aid or support. tài nguyên
respite n. Interval of rest. s ngh( ng$i
resplendent adj. Very bright. chói li
respondent adj. Answering. 
restitution n. Restoration of anything to the one to whom it properly belongs. s tr li
resumption n. The act of taking back, or taking again. s tip tc li
resurgent adj. Surging back or again. sng li
resurrection n. A return from death to life sng li
resuscitate v. To restore from apparent death. sng li
retaliate v. To repay evil with a similar evil. tr ,a
retch v. To make an effort to vomit. nôn o
retention n. The keeping of a thing within one's power or possession. s duy trì
reticence n. The quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance. tính tr#m l!ng
reticent adj. Habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance. dè d!t
retinue n. The body of persons who attend a person of importance in travel or public
appearance.>
retort n. A retaliatory speech. v!n li
retouch v. To modify the details of. s-a sang
retrace v. To fol ow backward or toward the place of beginning, as a track or marking. ch  tr v
retract v. To recal or take back (something that one has said). rút li

retrench v. To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity. hn ch
retrieve v. To recover something by searching. khôi phc
retroactive adj. Operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions,
responsibilities. có s'c hi t
retrograde v. To cause to deteriorate or to move backward. s tht lùi
retrogression n. A going or moving backward or in a reverse direction. s tht lùi
retrospect n. A view or contemplation of something past. $.$,+
retrospective adj. Looking back on the past. hi tng
reunite v. To unite or join again, as after separation. h&p nht li
revelation n. A disclosing, discovering, or making known of what was before secret,
private, or unknown. s tit l
revere v. To regard with worshipful veneration. tôn kính
reverent adj. Humble. cung kính
reversion n. A return to or toward some former state or condition. s o
revert v. To return, or turn or look back, as toward a former position or the like. tr li
revile v. To heap approach or abuse upon. mng nhic
revisal n. Revision.$
revise v. To examine for the correction of errors, or for the purpose of making changes. s-a li
revocation n. Repeal. s hy b
revoke v. To rescind. hy b
rhapsody n. Rapt or rapturous utterance. nim hân hoan ln
rhetoric n. The art of discourse. thut hùng bin
rhetorician n. A showy writer or speaker.
ribald adj. Indulging in or manifesting coarse indecency or obscenity. thô tc
riddance n. The act or ridding or delivering from something undesirable. gii thoát
ridicule n. Looks or acts expressing amused contempt. s ch nho
ridiculous adj. Laughable and contemptible. nc ci
rife adj. Abundant. lan tràn
righteousness n. Rectitude. s công b.ng
rightful adj. Conformed to a just claim according to established laws or usage. h&p pháp

rigmarole n. Nonsense. &))
rigor n. Inflexibility. s khc nghit
rigorous adj. Uncompromising. nghiêm khc
ripplet n. A small ripple, as of water. Mt s g&n sóng nh, k t nc
risible adj. capable of exciting laughter. d t'c ci
rivulet n. A small stream or brook. $"!"
robust adj. Characterized by great strength or power of endurance.'
rondo n. A musical composition during which the first part or subject is repeated several
times. != 
rookery n. A place where crows congregate to breed. 2!&(&
rotary adj. Turning around its axis, like a wheel, or so constructed as to turn thus. quay
rotate v. To cause to turn on or as on its axis, as a wheel. quay
rote n. Repetition of words or sounds as a means of learning them, with slight attention. hc vt
rotund adj. Round from ful ness or plumpness. tròn tra
rudimentary adj. Being in an initial, early, or incomplete stage of development. s$ khai
rue v. To regret= s áng tic extremely. s hi hn
ruffian adj. A lawless or recklessly brutal fellow. tên vô li
ruminant adj. Chewing the cud. ng vt nhai li
ruminate v. To chew over again, as food previously swallowed and regurgitated. nhai li
rupture v. To separate the parts of by violence. ct 't
rustic adj. Characteristic of dwelling in the country. mc mc
ruth n. Sorrow for another's misery."""
sacrifice v. To make an offering of to deity, especial y by presenting on an altar. s bán tháo
sacrificial adj. Offering or offered as an atonement for sin. cúng th#n
sacrilege n. The act of violating or profaning anything sacred. ti phm th#n
sacrilegious adj. Impious. phm thánh
safeguard v. To protect. thit b bo v
sagacious adj. Able to discern and distinguish with wise perception. khôn ngoan
salacious adj. Having strong sexual desires. ,$!

salience n. The condition of standing out distinctly. s nhô lên
salient adj. Standing out prominently. #u nhô
saline adj. Constituting or consisting of salt. rung mui
salutary adj. Beneficial. b% ích
salutation n. Any form of greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether by word or act. S chào
salutatory n. The opening oration at the commencement in American colleges. &
salvage n. Any act of saving property. $$
salvo n. A salute given by firing all the guns, as at the funeral of an officer. bo lu
sanctimonious adj. Making an ostentatious display or hypocritical pretense of holiness or
piety. phô tr$ng (s) m o
sanction v. To approve authoritatively. s phê chun
sanctity n. Holiness. bt kh xâm phm
sanguinary adj. Bloody. tàn bo
sanguine adj. Having the color of blood. màu hng
sanguineous adj. Consisting of blood. huyt máu
sapid adj. Affecting the sense of taste. th$m ngon
sapience n. Deep wisdom or knowledge. ' 
sapient adj. Possessing wisdom. làm ra v khôn ngoan
sapiential adj. Possessing wisdom.  
saponaceous adj. Having the nature or quality of soap xà phòng.
sarcasm n. Cutting and reproachful language. li ch nho
sarcophagus n. A stone cof in or a chest-like tomb. quách
sardonic adj. Scornfully or bitterly sarcastic. nho báng
satiate v. To satisfy ful y the appetite or desire of. tha mãn
satire n. The employment of sarcasm, irony, or keenness of wit in ridiculing vices. li châm bim
satiric adj. Resembling poetry, in which vice, incapacity ,or corruption is held up to ridicule. châm bim
satirize v. To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit. châm bim
satyr n. A very lascivious person. ngi cung dâm
savage n. A wild and uncivilized human being. ngi man r&
savor v. To perceive by taste or smell. h$ng v

scabbard n. The sheath of a sword or similar bladed weapon.
scarcity n. Insuf iciency of supply for needs or ordinary demands. khan him
scholarly adj. Characteristic of an erudite person. uyên bác
scholastic adj. Pertaining to education or schools. Thut v nhà trng
scintilla n. The faintest ray. my may
scintillate v. To emit or send forth sparks or lit le flashes of light. nhp nháy
scope n. A range of action or view.
scoundrel n. A man without principle. tên vô li
scribble n. Hasty, careless writing. nguch ngoc
scribe n. One who writes or is skil ed in writing. ngi vit
script n. Writing or handwriting of the ordinary cursive form. nguyên bn
Scriptural adj. Pertaining to, contained in, or warranted by the Holy Scriptures. Kinh thánh
scruple n. Doubt or uncertainty regarding a question of moral right or duty. tính quá thn trng
scrupulous adj. Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong. t( mn
scurrilous adj. Grossly indecent or vulgar. hô b(

scuttle v. To sink (a ship) by making holes in the bottom. s trn chy
scythe n. A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc. cái hái ht c
séance n. A meeting of spirituals for consulting spirits.
sear v. To burn on the surface." -
sebaceous adj. Pertaining to or appearing like fat. bã nhn
secant adj. Cutting, especially into two parts. ng cát tuyn
secede v. To withdraw from union or association, especial y from a political or religious
body. ly khai
secession n. Voluntary withdrawal from fel owship, especial y from political or religious
bodies. s ly khai
seclude v. To place, keep, or withdraw from the companionship of others. tách bit
seclusion n. Solitude. s tách bit
secondary adj. Less important or effective than that which is primary. không khí ph
secondly adv. In the second place in order or succession. hai là

second-rate adj. Second in quality, size, rank, importance, etc. nhp  th' hai
secrecy n. Concealment. s bí mt
secretary n. One who attends to correspondence, keeps records. or does other writing for
others. th ký
secretive adj. Having a tendency to conceal. giu gim
sedate adj. Even-tempered. bình thn
sedentary adj. Involving or requiring much sit ing. sinh vt nh c
sediment n. Matter that set les to the bottom of a liquid. c!n
sedition n. Conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state. s n%i lon
seditious adj. Promotive of conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the
state. n%i lon
seduce v. To entice to surrender chastity. quyn r,
sedulous adj. Persevering in effort or endeavor. &)2
seer n. A prophet. nhà tiên tri
seethe v. To be violently excited or agitated. sôi lên
seignior n. A title of honor or respectful address, equivalent to sir. lãnh chúa
seismograph n. An instrument for recording the phenomena of earthquakes. máy ghi a chn
seize v. To catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly. b kt
selective adj. Having the power of choice. có chn lc
self-respect n. Rational self-esteem. "
semblance n. Outward appearance. s trông ging
semicivilized adj. Half-civilized. 
semiconscious adj. Partial y conscious. 
semiannual adj. Recurring at intervals of six months. *3
semicircle n. A half-circle. hình bán nguyt
seminar n. Any assemblage of pupils for real research in some specific study under a
teacher. bu%i to àm
seminary n. A special school, as of theology or pedagogics. trng dòng
senile adj. Peculiar to or proceeding from the weakness or infirmity of old age. viêm l&i teo ngi già
sensation n. A condition of mind resulting from spiritual or inherent feeling. iu bt ng

sense n. The signification conveyed by some word, phrase, or action. cm giác(ngha)
sensibility n. Power to perceive or feel. tính cm giác
sensitive adj. Easily affected by outside operations or influences. có cm giác
sensorium n. The sensory apparatus. b máy cm giác
sensual adj. Pertaining to the body or the physical senses. ham khoái lc
sensuous adj. Having a warm appreciation of the beautiful or of the refinements of luxury. giác quan
sentence n. A related group of words containing a subject and a predicate and expressing
a complete thought. câu
sentience n. Capacity for sensation or sense-perception. kh nng có cm giác
sentient adj. Possessing the power of sense or sense-perception. cm giác
sentinel n. Any guard or watch stationed for protection. v s
separable adj. Capable of being disjoined or divided. có th tách ra
separate v. To take apart. tách ra
separatist n. A seceder. tách ra
septennial adj. Recurring every seven years. by nm mt l#n
sepulcher n. A burial-place. m c%
sequacious adj. Ready to be led. %
sequel n. That which fol ows in consequence of what has previously happened.
sequence n. The order in which a number or persons, things, or events fol ow one another
in space or time. chu+i
sequent adj. Following in the order of time. theo sau
sequester v. To cause to withdraw or retire, as from society or public life. s tách ra
sequestrate v. To confiscate. 
sergeant n. A non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal.,
sergeant-at-arms n. An executive officer in legislative bodies who enforces the orders of
the presiding officer. viên cnh v
sergeant-major n. The highest non-commissioned officer in a regiment. th&ng s
service n. Any work done for the benefit of another. công tác (dch v)
serviceable adj. Durable. có ích
servitude n. Slavery. s nô l

severance n. Separation. s chia ly
severely adv. Extremely. ác lit
sextet n. A band of six singers or players. b sáu
sextuple adj. Multiplied by six. tng lên sáu l#n
sheer adj. Absolute. rõ ràng
shiftless adj. Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability. chuyn dch
shrewd adj. Characterized by skill at understanding and profiting by circumstances. khôn ngoan
shriek n. A sharp, shrill outcry or scream, caused by agony or terror. )*
shrinkage n. A contraction of any material into less bulk or dimension. co li
shrivel v. To draw or be drawn into wrinkles. làm teo li
shuffle n. A mixing or changing the order of things. tráo âm xuýt
sibilance n. A hissing sound. âm xuýt
sibilant adj. Made with a hissing sound. âm xì
sibilate v. To give a hissing sound to, as in pronouncing the letter s. sibilate
sidelong adj. Inclining or tending to one side. xiên
sidereal adj. Pertaining to stars or constellations. v, tr
siege n. A beleaguerment. s bao vây
significance n. Importance. ý ngha
significant adj. Important, especial y as pointing something out. quan trng
signification n. The meaning conveyed by language, actions, or signs. ý ngha
similar adj. Bearing resemblance to one another or to something else. t$ng t
simile n. A comparison which directs the mind to the representative object itself. s so sánh
similitude n. Similarity. s ging
simplify v. To make less complex or difficult. rút gn
simulate v. Imitate. mô phng
simultaneous adj. Occurring, done, or existing at the same time. ng thi
sinecure n. Any position having emoluments with few or no duties. ch'c ngi không n l$ng
singe v. To burn slightly or superficially. cháy sém
sinister adj. Evil. ph qun cnh tim

sinuosity n. The quality of curving in and out.'
sinuous adj. Curving in and out. khúc khu2u
sinus n. An opening or cavity. xoang
siren n. A sea-nymph, described by Homer as dwelling between the island of Circe and
Scylla. còi
sirocco n. hot winds from Africa. gió nóng xi-rô-cô
sisterhood n. A body of sisters united by some bond of sympathy or by a religious vow. tình ch em
skeptic n. One who doubts any statements. k hoài nghi
skepticism n. The entertainment of doubt concerning something. ch ngha hoài nghi
skiff n. Usually, a small light boat propelled by oars. thuyn nh
skirmish n. Desultory fighting between advanced detachments of two armies. cuc giao tranh nh
sleight n. A trick or feat so deftly done that the manner of performance escapes
observation. s khéo léo
slight adj. Of a small importance or significance. s coi thng
slothful adj. Lazy. u oi
sluggard n. A person habitually lazy or idle. ngi chm chp li bing
sociable adj. Inclined to seek company. xe nga không có mui
socialism n. A theory of civil polity that aims to secure the reconstruction of society. ch ngha xã hi
socialist adj. One who advocates reconstruction of society by collective ownership of land and capital.
sociology n. The philosophical study of society. xã hi hc
Sol n. The sun. 
solace n. Comfort in grief, trouble, or calamity. nim an i
solar adj. Pertaining to the sun. Thut v) mt tri m!t tri
solder n. A fusible alloy used for joining metallic surfaces or margins. s hàn
soldier n. A person engaged in military service. i lính
solecism n. Any violation of established rules or customs. l+i ng" pháp
solicitor n. One who represents a client in court of justice; an attorney. c vn pháp lut
solicitude n. Uneasiness of mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or fear. s ham mun
soliloquy n. A monologue. li c thoi
solstice n. The time of year when the sun is at its greatest declination. im chí

soluble adj. Capable of being dissolved, as in a fluid. cht hòa tan
solvent adj. Having suf icient funds to pay all debts. dung môi
somber adj. Gloomy. m m
somniferous adj. Tending to produce sleep. gây ng
somnolence n. Oppressive drowsiness. s gây ng
somnolent adj. Sleepy. ng m$ màng
sonata n. An instrumental composition. bn xônat
sonnet n. A poem of fourteen decasyl abic or octosyl abiclines expressing two successive
phrases.")">?!
sonorous adj. Resonant. âm vang
soothsayer n. One who claims to have supernatural insight or foresight.&(
sophism n. A false argument understood to be such by the reasoner himself and
intentionally used to deceive +
sophistical adj. Fallacious. ngy bin
sophisticate v. To deprive of simplicity of mind or manner. ngy bin

sophistry n. Reasoning sound in appearance only, especial y when designedly deceptive.*+
soprano n. A woman's or boy's voice of high range. b.ng ging n" cao
sorcery n. Witchcraft. phép phù thy
sordid adj. Of degraded character or nature. ê tin
souvenir n. A token of remembrance. vt k2 nim
sparse adj. Thinly dif used. tha tht
Spartan adj. Exceptionally brave; rigorously severe. Gin d
spasmodic adj. Convulsive. co tht
specialize v. To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular or special
course. chuyên môn hóa
specialty n. An employment limited to one particular line of work. ngành chuyên môn
specie n. A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, or other metal. tin ng
species n. A classificatory group of animals or plants subordinate to a genus. nh"ng tin ng
specimen n. One of a class of persons or things regarded as representative of the class. m u

specious adj. Plausible. gi to
spectator n. One who beholds or looks on. ngi xem
specter n. Apparition. iu s& hãi ám nh
spectrum n. An image formed by rays of light or other radiant energy. 7. ánh sáng
speculate v. To pursue inquiries and form conjectures. #u c$
speculator n. One who makes an investment that involves a risk of loss, but also a chance
of profit. ngi hay suy oán
sphericity n. The state or condition of being a sphere. tính c#u
spheroid n. A body having nearly the form of a sphere. hình phng c#u
spherometer n. An instrument for measuring curvature or radii of spherical surfaces. c#u k
spinous adj. Having spines. dng gai
spinster n. A woman who has never been married. vt cái t$
spontaneous adj. Arising from inherent qualities or tendencies without external efficient
cause. t ng
sprightly adj. Vivacious=hot bát
spurious adj. Not genuine. gi mo
squabble v. To quarrel. cãi vã #m 
squalid adj. Having a dirty, mean, poverty-stricken appearance. bn th(u
squatter n. One who set les on land without permission or right. ngi ngi x%m
stagnant adj. Not flowing: said of water, as in a pool. ' ng
stagnate v. To become dull or inert. ' ng
stagnation n. The condition of not flowing or not changing. s ngng tr
stagy adj. Having a theatrical manner. màu mè kch c*m
staid adj. Of a steady and sober character.  li
stallion n. An uncastrated male horse, commonly one kept for breeding. nga ging
stanchion n. A vertical bar, or a pair of bars, used to confine cattle in a stall. ct chng
stanza n. A group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions in a
poem. on th$
statecraft n. The art of conducting state affairs.#%
static adj. Pertaining to or designating bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium. s tnh in

statics n. The branch of mechanics that treats of the relations that subsist among forces in
order. nh"ng s tnh in
stationary adj. Not moving. ngi  mt ch+
statistician n. One who is skil ed in collecting and tabulating numerical facts. ngi thng kê
statuesque adj. Having the grace, pose, or quietude of a statue. nh t&ng
statuette n. A figurine. b'c t&ng nh
stature n. The natural height of an animal body. t#m vóc
statute n. Any authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law. quy ch
stealth n. A concealed manner of acting. hành ng lén lút
stellar adj. Pertaining to the stars. tinh tú
steppe n. One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia. tho nguyên
sterling adj. Genuine= Xác thc. )
stifle v. To smother. bóp nght
stigma n. A mark of infamy or token of disgrace attaching to a person as the result of evil-
doing.$)$
stiletto n. A small dagger. $%!
stimulant n. Anything that rouses to activity or to quickened action. cht kích thích
stimulate v. To rouse to activity or to quickened action. kích thích
stimulus n. Incentive. s kích thích
stingy adj. Cheap, unwilling to spend money. keo kit
stipend n. A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an
allowance. l$ng
Stoicism n. The principles or the practice of the Stoics-being very even tempered in
success and failure. Ch ngha xtôic
stolid adj. Expressing no power of feeling or perceiving. lãnh m
strait n. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water. eo bin
stratagem n. Any clever trick or device for obtaining an advantage. mu k
stratum n. A natural or artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any substance or material. a t#ng, t#ng lp xã hi
streamlet n. Rivulet. sui nh
stringency n. Strictness. tính ch!t ch3

stringent adj. Rigid. khó khn
stripling n. A mere youth. v thành niên
studious adj. Having or showing devotion to the acquisition of knowledge. ham hc
stultify v. To give an appearance of foolishness to. làm mt hiu lc
stupendous adj. Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree. to ln
stupor n. Profound lethargy. hôn mê
suasion n. The act of persuading. s thuyt phc
suave adj. Smooth and pleasant in manner. ngt ngào
subacid adj. Somewhat sharp or biting. h$i chua
subaquatic adj. Being, formed, or operating under water.  di nc
subconscious adj. Being or occurring in the mind, but without attendant consciousness or
conscious perception. tim th'c
subjacent adj. Situated directly underneath.  di
subjection n. The act of bringing into a state of submission. s l thuc
subjugate v. To conquer. $
subliminal adj. Being beneath the threshold of consciousness. $
sublingual adj. Situated beneath the tongue. di l*i
submarine adj. Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea. tàu ng#m
submerge v. To place or plunge under water. chìm xung nc
submergence n. The act of submerging. s l!n xung
submersible adj. Capable of being put underwater. tàu l!n
submersion n. The act of submerging. s chìm ngp
submission n. A yielding to the power or authority of another. s quy phc
submittal n. The act of submitting.2
subordinate adj. Belonging to an inferior order in a classification. ngi cp di
subsequent adj. Following in time.&
subservience n. The quality, character, or condition of being servilely fol owing another's
behests. s khúm núm
subservient adj. Servilely following another's behests. l thuc

subside v. To relapse into a state of repose and tranquility. rút xung
subsist v. To be maintained or sustained. tn ti
subsistence n. Sustenance. s tn ti
substantive adj. Solid. danh t
subtend v. To extend opposite to. tr$ng(i din vi)
subterfuge n. Evasion. mu k
subterranean adj. Situated or occurring below the surface of the earth. di t
subtle adj. Discriminating. tinh t
subtrahend n. That which is to be subtracted. s b tr
subversion n. An overthrow, as from the foundation. s lt % tôn giáo
subvert v. To bring to ruin. lt %
succeed v. To accomplish what is attempted or intended. thành công
success n. A favorable or prosperous course or termination of anything attempted. thành công
successful adj. Having reached a high degree of worldly prosperity. thành công
successor n. One who or that which takes the place of a predecessor or preceding thing. ngi k nghip
succinct adj. Concise. ngn gn
succulent adj. Juicy. mng nc
succumb v. To cease to resist. mng nc
sufferance n. Toleration. s nh n ni
sufficiency n. An ample or adequate supply. s sung túc
suffrage n. The right or privilege of voting. s b phiu
suffuse v. To cover or fill the surface of. tràn ra
suggestible adj. That can be suggested. có th  ngh &c
suggestive adj. Stimulating to thought or reflection. khêu g&i
summary n. An abstract. tóm l&c
sumptuous adj. Rich and costly. sang trng
superabundance n. An excessive amount. di dào
superadd v. To add in addition to what has been added. thêm
superannuate v. To become deteriorated or incapacitated by long service. cho v hu
superb adj. Sumptuously elegant. tráng l

supercilious adj. Exhibiting haughty and careless contempt. kiêu ngo
superficial adj. Knowing and understanding only the ordinary and the obvious. b m!t
superfluity n. That part of anything that is in excess of what is needed. s d tha
superfluous adj. Being more than is needed. tha thãi
superheat v. To heat to excess. un quá l-a

supple adj. Easily bent. mm mi
supplementary adj. Being an addition to. b% sung
supplicant n. One who asks humbly and earnestly.
supplicate v. To beg. nn n(
supposition n. Conjecture. s phng oán
suppress v. To prevent from being disclosed or punished. 'c ch
suppressible adj. Capable of being suppressed. s 'c ch
suppression n. A forcible putting or keeping down. s àn áp
supramundane adj. Supernatural  th gii siêu hình.
surcharge n. An additional amount charged. ph#n cht thêm
surety n. Security for payment or performance. s an toàn
surfeit v. To feed to fullness or to satiety. s tha thãi
surmise v. To conjecture. phng oán
surmount v. To overcome by force of will. khc phc
surreptitious adj. Clandestine. lén lút
surrogate n. One who or that which is substituted for or appointed to act in place of
another. ngi i din
surround v. To encircle. khung trang
surveyor n. A land-measurer. kim soát viên
susceptibility n. A specific capability of feeling or emotion.  cm
susceptible adj. Easily under a specified power or influence. d b nh hng
suspense n. Uncertainty. s l*ng l
suspension n. A hanging from a support. s ình hoãn
suspicious adj. Inclined to doubt or mistrust. áng nghi ng

sustenance n. Food. cht b%
swarthy adj. Having a dark hue, especial y a dark or sunburned complexion. ngm en
Sybarite n. A luxurious person. Ngi sng xa hoa
sycophant n. A servile flatterer, especial y of those in authority or influence. ngi a dua
syllabic adj. Consisting of that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse. âm tit
syllabication n. Division of words into that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.s chia thành âm tit
syllable n. That which is uttered in a single vocal impulse. âm tit
syllabus n. Outline of a subject, course, lecture, or treatise."
sylph n. A slender, graceful young woman or girl. ) 
symmetrical adj. Well-balanced. i x'ng
symmetry n. Relative proportion and harmony. s i x'ng
sympathetic adj. Having a fel ow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others. h giao cm
sympathize v. To share the sentiments or mental states of another. có thin cm
symphonic adj. Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. du d$ng
symphonious adj. Marked by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. (t him,ngha him) hoà âm
symphony n. A harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds. bn nhc hòa tu
synchronism n. Simultaneousness= S *ng thi. tính ng b
syndicate n. An association of individuals united for the prosecution of some enterprise. nghip oàn
syneresis n. The coalescence of two vowels or syllables, as e'er for ever. (ngôn ng" hc) hin t&ng hoà h&p nguyên âm
synod n. An ecclesiastical council. Hi ngh tôn giáo
synonym n. A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other. t ng ngha
synopsis n. A syllabus or summary= tóm l c. bn khái l&c
systematic adj. Methodical. có h thng
tableau n. An arrangement of inanimate figures representing a scene from real life.
tacit adj. Understood. ng#m
taciturn adj. Disinclined to conversation. không ci m ,(.
tack n. A small sharp-pointed nail. tr bum chy ch" chi
tact n. Fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing. s t nh
tactician n. One who directs affairs with skill and shrewdness. nhà chin thut
tactics n. Any maneuvering or adroit management for effecting an object. chin thut

tangency n. The state of touching. s tip giáp
tangent adj. Touching.&
tangible adj. Perceptible by touch. h"u hình
tannery n. A place where leather is tanned. xng thuc da
tantalize v. To tease. nh- trêu ng$i
tantamount adj. Having equal or equivalent value, effect, or import. t$ng $ng
tapestry n. A fabric to which a pattern is applied with a needle, designed for ornamental
hangings. thm thêu
tarnish v. To lessen or destroy the luster of in any way. m x(n
taut adj. Stretched tight. kéo cng
superintend v. To have the charge and direction of, especial y of some work or movement. giám sát taxation n. A levy, by government, of a fixed contribution. h thng thu
superintendence n. Direction and management. s giám sát taxidermy n. The art or process of preserving dead animals or parts of them. khoa nhi bông thú
superintendent n. One who has the charge and direction of, especial y of some work or
movement. giám sát viên
superlative n. That which is of the highest possible excel ence or eminence. m'c cao nht
supernatural adj. Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power. siêu phàm
supernumerary adj. Superfluous. ngi tha
supersede v. To displace. b
supine adj. Lying on the back. quá kh' phân t
supplant v. To take the place of. ht cng
technic adj. Technical. k) thut
technicality n. Something peculiar to a particular art, trade, or the like. tính cách chuyên môn
technique n. Manner of performance. ",
technography n. The scientific description or study of human arts and industries in their
historic development. ,
technology n. The knowledge relating to industries and manufactures%.
teem v. To be ful to overflowing. xi x
telepathy n. Thought-transference. th#n giao cách cm

telephony n. The art or process of communicating by telephone. k) thut in thoi

telescope v. To drive together so that one slides into the another like the sections of a spy-
glass. kính thiên vn
telltale adj. That gives warning or information. !%&
temerity n. Recklessness. táo bo
temporal adj. Pertaining to or concerned with the affairs of the present life. x$ng thái d$ng
temporary adj. Lasting for a short time only. tm thi
temporize v. To pursue a policy of delay. trì hoãn
tempt v. To offer to (somebody) an inducement to do wrong. xúi gic
tempter n. An allurer or enticer to evil ngi cám d+ .
tenacious adj. Unyielding. dai
tenant n. An occupant= ). ngi thuê
tendency n. Direction or inclination, as toward some objector end. xu hng
tenet n. Any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine that a person believes or maintains as
true. giáo lý
tenor n. A set led course or manner of progress. chiu hng
tense adj. Strained to stif ness. kéo cng
tentative adj. Done as an experiment. s th-
tenure n. The term during which a thing is held. s chim h"u
tercentenary adj. Pertaining to a period of 300 years. l k2 nim ba trm nm
termagant adj. Violently abusive and quarrelsome. ngi àn bà lm iu
terminal adj. Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit. thit b #u cui
terminate v. To put an end or stop to. hoàn thành
termination n. The act of ending or concluding. hoàn thành
terminus n. The final point or goal. ga cui cùng
terrify v. To fill with extreme fear. làm khip s&
territorial adj. Pertaining to the domain over which a sovereign state exercises jurisdiction. quân s a ph$ng
terse adj. Pithy. súc tích
testament n. A will. di chúc
testator n. The maker of a will. ngi làm di chúc
testimonial n. A formal token of regard, often presented in public. ch'ng nhn

thearchy n. Government by a supreme deity2".
theism n. Belief in God. bnh nghin trà n!ng
theocracy n. A government administered by ecclesiastics. chính sách th#n quyn
theocrasy n. The mixed worship of polytheism. S kính trng pha trn (ca) 
theologian n. A professor of divinity. giáo s th#n hc
theological adj. Based on or growing out of divine revelation. th#n hc
theology n. The branch of theological science that treats of God. th#n hc

trait n. A distinguishing feature or quality. !c tính
trajectory n. The path described by a projectile moving under given forces. qu) o
trammel n. An impediment. S% 
tranquil adj. Calm. thanh bình
tranquilize v. To soothe. $$($
tranquility n. Calmness. S /im tnh
transalpine adj. Situated on the other side of the Alps.
transact v. To do business. giao dch
transatlantic adj. Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic.  bên kia /i tây d$ng
transcend v. To surpass. v&t quá
transcendent adj. Surpassing. siêu vit
transcontinental adj. Extending or passing across a continent. xuyên lc a
transcribe v. To write over again (something already written) *
transcript n. A copy made directly from an original. *
transfer v. To convey, remove, or cause to pass from one person or place to another. chuyn %i
transferable adj. Capable of being conveyed from one person or place to another. có th di chuyn &c
transferee n. The person to whom a transfer is made. ngi &c nh&ng
transference n. The act of conveying from one person or place to another. $&
transferrer n. One who or that which conveys from one person or place to another. ngi chuyn giao
transfigure v. To give an exalted meaning or glorified appearance to. bin dng
transfuse v. To pour or cause to pass, as a fluid, from one vessel to another. truyn
transfusible adj. Capable of being poured from one vessel to another. Có th truyn bên ây qua bên kia

transfusion n. The act of pouring from one vessel to another. s rót sang
transgress v. To break a law. phm ti
transience n. Something that is of short duration. tm thi
transient n. One who or that which is only of temporary existence. nht thi
transition n. Passage from one place, condition, or action to another. s chuyn tip
transitory adj. Existing for a short time only. thi i chuyn tip
translate v. To give the sense or equivalent of in another language or dialect. dch
translator n. An interpreter. ngi dch
translucence n. The property or state of allowing the passage of light. trong m
translucent adj. Allowing the passage of light. trong m
transmissible adj. That may e sent through or across truyn i &c.
transmission n. The act of sending through or across. s truyn
transmit v. To send trough or across truyn
transmute v. To change in nature, substance, or form. làm bin %i
transparent adj. Easy to see through or understand. trong sut
transpire v. To come to pass. +'
theoretical adj. Directed toward knowledge for its own sake without respect to applications. lý thuyt transplant v. To remove and plant in another place. '
theorist n. One given to speculating. lý thuyt gia transposition n. The act of reversing the order or changing the place of. chuyn v
theorize v. To speculate. lp lun transverse adj. Lying or being across or in a crosswise direction. ngang
thereabout adv. Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately. g#n travail n. Hard or agonizing labor. au 
therefor adv. For that or this. v vic ó travesty n. A grotesque imitation. s nhi ch$i
thermal adj. Of or pertaining to heat. nhit treacherous adj. Perfidious. phn bi
thermoelectric adj. Denoting electricity produced by heat. nhit in treachery n. Violation of allegiance, confidence, or plighted faith. s phn bi
thermoelectricity n. Electricity generated by dif erences of temperature, nhit in
thesis n. An essay or treatise on a particular subject. lun án
thoroughbred adj. Bred from the best or purest blood or stock. nga thu#n chng
thoroughfare n. A public street or road. ng ph ln
thrall n. One control ed by an appetite or a passion. k nô lv
tilth n. Cultivation. lp t trng trt
timbre n. The quality of a tone, as distinguished from intensity and pitch. âm sc

timorous adj. Lacking courage. nhút nhát
tincture n. A solution, usually alcoholic, of some principle used in medicine. thuc pha r&u
tinge n. A faint trace of color. màu nh
tipsy adj. Befuddled with drinks. chnh choáng say
tirade n. Harangue. mt tràng
tireless adj. Untiring. không mt mi
tiresome adj. Wearisome. mt nhc
Titanic adj. Of vast size or strength Kh%ng l
toilsome adj. Laborious. (
tolerable adj. Moderately good. có th tha th' &c
tolerance n. Forbearance in judging of the acts or opinions of others. s chu ng
tolerant adj. Indulgent. khoan dung
tolerate v. To passively permit or put up with. cho phép
toleration n. A spirit of charitable leniency. khoan dung
topography n. The art of representing on a map the physical features of any locality or
region with accuracy. phép o v3 a hình
torpor n. Apathy= S H hng. s u oi
torrid adj. Excessively hot. nóng bng
tortious adj. Wrongful. làm hi
tortuous adj. Abounding in irregular bends or turns. quanh co
torturous adj. Marked by extreme suf ering. (
tractable adj. Easily led or controlled. d bo
treasonable adj. Of the nature of betrayal, treachery, or breech of allegiance. phn nghch
treatise n. An elaborate literary composition presenting a subject in all its parts. lun án
treble adj. Multiplied by three. gp ba
trebly adv. Triply. gp ba
tremendous adj. Awe-inspiring. kinh khng
tremor n. An involuntary trembling or shivering. rung chuyn
tremulous adj. Characterized by quivering or unsteadiness. /&c mô t !c im run
trenchant adj. Cutting deeply and quickly. sc bén

trepidation n. Nervous uncertainty of feeling. rung chuyn
trestle n. An open braced framework for supporting the horizontal stringers of a railway-
bridge. tr c#u
triad n. A group of three persons of things b ba.
tribune n. Any champion of the rights and liberties of the people: often used as the name
for a newspaper. din àn
trickery n. Artifice. th on gian trá
tricolor adj. Of three colors có ba màu
tricycle n. A three-wheeled vehicle. xe p ba bánh
trident n. The three-pronged fork that was the emblem of Neptune. inh ba
triennial adj. Taking place every third year. c' ba nm xy ra mt l#n
trimness n. Neatness. s gn gàng
trinity n. A threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance. nhóm ba
trio n. Three things grouped or associated together. b ba
triple adj. Threefold. b ba
triplicate adj. Composed of or pertaining to three related things or parts.
triplicity n. The state of being triple or threefold. mt trong ba bn sao
tripod n. A three-legged stand, usually hinged near the top, for supporting some
instrument. king ba chân
trisect v. To divide into three parts, especial y into three equal parts. chia ba
trite adj. Made commonplace by frequent repetition. c, rích

triumvir n. One of three men united coordinately in public office or authority.2
trivial adj. Of litle importance or value. bình thng
troublesome adj. Burdensome. khó khn
truculence n. Ferocity. d" t&n
truculent adj. Having the character or the spirit of a savage. '
truism n. A statement so plainly true as hardly to require statement or proof. 3&
)
truthful adj. Veracious.

turgid adj. Swollen. "
turpitude n. Depravity. )
tutelage n. The act of training or the state of being under instruction.
tutelar adj. Protective. 
tutorship n. The office of a guardian. 
twinge n. A darting momentary local pain. ($
typical adj. Characteristic. )./&
typify v. To serve as a characteristic example of. ' #
typographical adj. Pertaining to typography or printing.&
typography n. The arrangement of composed type, or the appearance of printed matter.thut in máy
tyrannical adj. Despotic. &)
tyranny n. Absolute power arbitrarily or unjustly administrated. s bo ng&c, s chuyên ch
tyro n. One slightly skil ed in or acquainted with any trade or profession. ngi hc vic, ngi mi vào ngh
ubiquitous adj. Being present everywhere. !/("
ulterior adj. Not so pertinent as something else to the matter spoken of.  (
ultimate adj. Beyond which there is nothing else.22(
ultimatum n. A final statement or proposal, as concerning terms or conditions. th cui, ti hu th
ultramundane adj. Pertaining to supernatural things or to another life.  ngoài trái t; ngoài thái d$ng h
ultramontane adj. Beyond the mountains, especially beyond the Alps (that is, on their
Italian side).))-"
umbrage n. A sense of injury. s xúc phm
unaccountable adj. Inexplicable. không th gii thích &c
unaffected adj. Sincere=thành tht, tht thà. ) 
unanimous adj. Sharing the same views or sentiments. nht trí
unanimity n. The state or quality of being of one mind.
unavoidable adj. Inevitable. không th tránh &c
unbearable adj. Unendurable= Không chu ni. không th nhn &c
unbecoming adj. Unsuited to the wearer, place, or surroundings không thích h&p.
unbelief n. Doubt=. s hoài nghi
unbiased adj. Impartial, as judgment. không thành kin

unbridled adj. Being without restraint. không kim ch
uncommon adj. Rare= Him có. khác thng
unconscionable adj. Ridiculously or unjustly excessive. vô ý th'c
unconscious adj. Not cognizant of objects, actions, etc.không bit; vô ý th'c; không t giác
unction n. The art of anointing as with oil. $$$
unctuous adj. Oily. có m*
undeceive v. To free from deception, as by apprising of the real state of affairs. 
undercharge v. To make an inadequate charge for. 
underexposed adj. Insuf iciently exposed for proper or ful development, as negatives in
photography. 
undergarment n. A garment to be worn under the ordinary outer garments. qu#n áo trong, qu#n áo lót
underman v. To equip with less than the full complement of men. làm ngi làm
undersell v. To sell at a lower price than. bán r h$n các c-a hàng khác
undersized adj. Of less than the customary size. nh di m'c thông thng
underhanded adj. Clandestinely carried on. lén lút
underlie v. To be the ground or support of. "
underling n. A subordinate. &!
undermine v. To subvert in an underhand way. $%!("!
underrate v. To undervalue. ánh giá thp
understate v. To fail to put strongly enough, as a case. (%(
undervalue v. To underestimate. 
underworld n. Hades. !
underwrite v. To issue or be party to the issue of a policy of insurance. bo him (tàu thu2, hàng
hoá)
undue adj. More than sufficient. $
undulate v. To move like a wave or in waves. $$(
undulous adj. Resembling waves. g&n sóng
unfavorable adj. Adverse. bt l&i
ungainly adj. Clumsy. mt cách vng v
unguent n. Any ointment or lubricant for local application.  $'

unicellular adj. Consisting of a single cel . $n bào
univalence n. Monovalency. $n giá
unify v. To cause to be one.
unique adj. Being the only one of its kind. $&"
unison n. A condition of perfect agreement and accord. s hòa âm
unisonant adj. Being in a condition of perfect agreement and accord. hòa âm
Unitarian adj. Pertaining to a religious body that rejects the doctrine of the Trinity. Thuyt nht th hóa
unlawful adj. Il egal. bt h&p pháp

unlimited adj. Unconstrained. vô tn
unnatural adj. Artificial. khác thng
unnecessary adj. Not essential under the circumstances. không c#n thit
unsettle v. To put into confusion. làm ri lon
unsophisticated adj. Showing inexperience. $n gin
unspeakable adj. Abominable. không din t n%i
untimely adj. Unseasonable.   
untoward adj. Causing annoyance or hindrance=s cn tr$.  #
unutterable adj. Inexpressible= Không di%n t  c. khó t
unwieldy adj. Moved or managed with dif iculty, as from great size or awkward shape. cng knh
unwise adj. Foolish không khôn ngoan.
unyoke v. To separate. "666
up-keep n. Maintenance=s gi, s duy trì; s bo v. $*
upbraid v. To reproach as deserving blame. qu trách
upcast n. A throwing upward. s qung lên
upheaval n. Overthrow or violent disturbance of established order or condition. chn ng mnh
upheave v. To raise or lift with effort.$!)!)$&)
uppermost adj. First in order of precedence. )
uproarious adj. Noisy. n ào
uproot v. To eradicate nh% bt r.
upturn v. To throw into confusion.  ném vào trong s ln ln

urban adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a city. thành th
urbanity n. Refined or elegant courtesy. phép lch s
urchin n. A roguish, mischievous boy. th.ng ranh con
urgency n. The pressure of necessity. s khn cp
usage n. Treatment= S i)u tr. cách dùng
usurious adj. Taking unlawful or exorbitant interest on money loaned. n!ng lãi
usurp v. To take possession of by force. chim ot
usury n. The demanding for the use of money as a loan, a rate of interest beyond what is
allowed by law. s cho vay n!ng lãi
utilitarianism n. The ethical doctrine that actions are right because they are useful or of
beneficial tendency. ch ngha thc dng
utility n. Fitness for some desirable practical purpose. tin ích
utmost n. The greatest possible extent. m'c ti a
vacate v. To leave. b trng
vaccinate v. To inoculate with vaccine virus or virus of cowpox. chng u
vacillate v. To waver. dao ng, lc l, lo o
vacuous adj. Empty.((
vacuum n. A space entirely devoid of matter.#! 
vagabond n. A wanderer.)
vagrant n. An idle wanderer. k lang thang
vainglory n. Excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative vanity.$"$"
vale n. Level or low land between hills. $%
valediction n. A bidding farewell.
valedictorian n. Student who delivers an address at graduating exercises of an
educational institution. $#%
valedictory n. A parting address.
valid adj. Founded on truth. (%$,((
valorous adj. Courageous."$/
vapid adj. Having lost sparkling quality and flavor&.
vaporizer n. An atomizer...."

variable adj. Having a tendency to change. (&
variance n. Change. s mâu thu n
variant n. A thing that differs from another in form only, being the same in essence or
substance. 
variation n. Modification= S Ci bin. s bin %i
variegate v. To mark with dif erent shades or colors. làm cho l n màu
vassal n. A slave or bondman. 
vaudeville n. A variety show.$# 
vegetal adj. Of or pertaining to plants. thc vt
vegetarian n. One who believes in the theory that man's food should be exclusively
vegetable.%&
vegetate v. To live in a monotonous, passive way without exercise of the mental faculties.(thc vt hc) mc, sinh
trng
vegetation n. Plant-life in the aggregate. !&!&!
vegetative adj. Pertaining to the process of plant-life. sinh d*ng
vehement adj. Very eager or urgent. d" di
velocity n. Rapid motion. vn tc,
velvety adj. Marked by lightness and softness. 
venal adj. Mercenary, corrupt. $#$#
vendible adj. Marketable.(
vendition n. The act of selling.
vendor n. A seller. !! 
veneer n. Outside show or elegance. lp g+ m!t
venerable adj. Meriting or commanding high esteem= s quý trng. áng tôn kính

venerate v. To cherish reverential y. tôn kính
venereal adj. Pertaining to or proceeding from sexual intercourse. &#
venial adj. That may be pardoned or forgiven, a forgivable sin. có th tha th' &c
venison n. The flesh of deer. tht h$u
venom n. The poisonous fluid that certain animals secrete. nc c

venous adj. Of, pertaining to, or contained or carried in a vein or veins. tnh mch
veracious adj. Habitually disposed to speak the truth. chân thc
veracity n. Truthfulness. tính chân thc
verbatim adv. Word for word. úng nguyên vn
verbiage n. Use of many words without necessity. nói dài
verbose adj. Wordy. nói dài
verdant adj. Green with vegetation. xanh lá cây
verification n. The act of proving to be true, exact, or accurate. s xác minh
verify v. To prove to be true, exact, or accurate. th- li
verily adv. In truth. thc ra
verity n. Truth. chân lý
vermin n. A noxious or troublesome animal. vt hi
vernacular n. The language of one's country. ting bn x'
vernal adj. Belonging to or suggestive of the spring. mùa xuân
versatile adj. Having an aptitude for applying oneself to new and varied tasks or to various
subjects. nhiu tài
version n. A description or report of something as modified by one's character or opinion. phiên bn
vertex n. Apex. (nh
vertical adj. Lying or directed perpendicularly to the horizon. ng thng 'ng
vertigo n. Dizziness. chóng m!t
vestige n. A visible trace, mark, or impression, of something absent, lost, or gone. vestige
vestment n. Clothing or covering. # ,%
veto n. The constitutional right in a chief executive of refusing to approve an enactment.
vicarious adj. Suffered or done in place of or for the sake of another. -&&.
viceroy n. A ruler acting with royal authority in place of the sovereign in a colony or
province. phó v$ng
vicissitude n. A change, especially a complete change, of condition or circumstances, as of fortune. s thng tr#m
vie v. To contend. 
vigilance n. Alert and intent mental watchfulness in guarding against danger. s thn trng
vigilant adj. Being on the alert to discover and ward off danger or insure safety. thn trng

vignette n. A picture having a background or that is shaded off gradually. m u trang trí di chùm nho
vincible adj. Conquerable. (!
vindicate v. To prove true, right, or real. ch'ng minh
vindicatory adj. Punitive. Trng pht
vindicative adj. Revengeful. H,n thù
vinery n. A greenhouse for grapes. 
viol n. A stringed instrument of the violin class. ! 
viola n. A musical instrument somewhat larger than a violin. cây hoa tím,
violator n. One who transgresses. ngi xâm phm
violation n. Infringement. s xâm phm
violoncello n. A stringed instrument held between the player's knees. i h c#m
virago n. A bold, impudent, turbulent woman. tng àn ông,(%,&!&%
virile adj. Masculine. nam gii
virtu n. Rare, curious, or beautiful quality. ,
virtual adj. Being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance. thc t
virtuoso n. A master in the technique of some particular fine art. ngi có trình  k2 thut cao
virulence n. Extreme poisonousness. tính c hi
virulent adj. Exceedingly noxious or deleterious. 
visage n. The face, countenance, or look of a person. %'*
viscount n. In England, a title of nobility, ranking fourth in the order of British peerage. *
vista n. A view or prospect. vin cnh,.)
visual adj. Perceptible by sight. trc quan ,.
visualize v. To give pictorial vividness to a mental representation. .$ &
vitality n. The state or quality of being necessary to existence or continuance.$
vitalize v. To endow with life or energy. tip sinh khí cho
vitiate v. To contaminate. làm h, làm bn, try lc hóa
vituperable adj. Deserving of censure.
vivacity n. Liveliness. tính hot bát
vivify v. To endue= khoác áo with life. ($
vivisection n. The dissection of a living animal. s m% x sng

vocable n. a word, especial y one regarded in relation merely to its qualities of sound.  
vocative adj. Of or pertaining to the act of calling.  
vociferance n. The quality of making a clamor.
vociferate v. To utter with a loud and vehement voice. la om sòm, la #m 
vociferous adj. Making a loud outcry. om sòm
vogue n. The prevalent way or fashion. mt
volant adj. Flying or able to fly. bay
volatile adj. Changeable. cht bay h$i
volition n. An act or exercise of will. ý chí