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TOPIC 26: COMMON ADJECTIVES
WORDS
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2

energetic

social

MEANING & EXAMPLES
a

a

FAMILY WORDS

năng động

energize (v)

He is an energetic young man.

energy (n)

liên quan đến xã hội

sociable (adj)

Team sports help to develop a child's social skills.

socialize (v)

ĐỒNG NGHĨA /
TRÁI NGHĨA
= active
= lively
= vibrant
# passive
# anti-social

society (n)
socialism (n)
3

ancient

a

cổ xưa, cổ kính

= very old
# modern
# contemporary

Some of the well-known philosophers of ancient
Greece were Plato and Socrates.
4

classical

a

cổ điển

≠ modern

Classical and modern ballet are both very
fascinating to me.
5

necessary

a

cần thiết

necessitate (v)

She has the qualities necessary to be a teacher.

necessity (n)
need (v, n)

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= essential
= vital
= inevitable

= indispensable
= fundamental


6

fantastic

a

tuyệt vời
We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant last
night.

7

comfortable

a

thoải mái

comfort (v, n)

The bed is very comfortable.
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9

suitable

voluntary

a

a

phù hợp

suit (v)

This programme is not suitable for children.

suitability (n)

tình nguyện

volunteer (n, v)

She does voluntary work for the organization
every year.
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mandatory

a

bắt buộc
It is mandatory for students to wear uniform.

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= important
≠ inessential = nonessential
≠ dispensable
= exciting
= fabulous
= terrific
= excellent
= great
= brilliant
= awesome
= epic
= enormous
= amazing
= pleasant
# uncomfortable
= appropriate
= fit
= right
= apt
# inappropriate
# unsuitable
≠ involuntary
≠ mandatory
= optional
= volunteering
= compulsory

= obligatory
= required


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a

vast

≠ optional
= huge
= enormous
= immense
= massive
= great
# tiny
# small

lớn
A vast majority of students choose to major in
Information Technology.

12

extinct

a

tuyệt chủng, không còn hoạt động hay tồn tại

extinction (n)

Animal species were becoming gradually extinct
due to illegal hunting.
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endangered

a

đang bị đe dọa

endanger (v)

= in danger
= in jeopardy
= at risk
= at stake
= susceptible
= prone

lạc quan

optimist (n)

She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the
talks.

optimism (n)

= positive
# pessimistic
= negative

thực tế

practice (v,n)

The government should conserve endangered
animal species.
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vulnerable

a

dễ bị tổn thương
Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.

15

16

optimistic

practical

a

a

Part-time jobs give students a chance to gain a lot
of practical experience.
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knowledgeable

a

hiểu biết

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knowledge (n)

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= realistic
= pragmatic
= hands-on
# theoretical
# impractical
= well-informed
= learned


She is very knowledgeable about plants.
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flexible

a

linh hoạt

flexibility (n)

= erudite
≠ ignorant
= dynamic

Flexible working hours make employees more
productive.
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dynamic

a

tràn đầy năng lượng và ý tưởng

= energetic
= enthusiastic
= zealous
= flexible

We need a dynamic leader to lead us.

liên tục đổi thay

= changing

The situation is dynamic and may change at any
time.
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Western

a

thuộc về phía tây

west (n, adv)

In Western Europe, a seven- to eight-hour
working day is about the average.
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intensive

tranquil

a

a

chuyên sâu

intense (a)

New employees usually are required to join two
weeks of intensive training.

intensity (n)

bình yên

tranquility (n)

intensify (v)

She led a tranquil life in the country.

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various

a

đa dạng

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variety (n)

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= thorough

= in-depth
= detailed
= meticulous
= serene
= peaceful
= quiet
= quaint
= idyllic
= diverse
= different


She took the job for various reasons.
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familiar

a

= distinct

quen thuộc

familiarity (n)

He's a familiar figure in the neighborhood.

familiarize (v)

≠ strange

The man is familiar to me.
I am not familiar with your language.
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sensitive

similar

a

a

nhạy cảm

sensitivity (n)

Sex education and birth control are sensitive
issues.

sensitiveness (n)

giống nhau

similarity (n)

≠ different

My father and I have similar views on politics.
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identical

a

giống nhau, không phân biệt được

= similar
# different

I have three identical red dresses.
Identical twins do not necessarily have the same
personalities.
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30

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adjustable

administrative

abstract

a

a

a

có thể điều chỉnh

adjust (v)

The height of this bike can be adjustable.

adjustment (n)

thuộc về quản lí, hành chính

administration (n) = admin

For further support, please head to the
Administrative Office.

administer (v)

trừu tượng

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= executive

# concrete

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In IELTS Speaking Part 3, you will be asked
about many abstract topics such as social changes.
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conventional

a

thông thường
His serious disease cannot be cured by
conventional medicine.

= orthodox
= traditional
≠ unconventional
≠ unorthodox

truyền thống
My kid was taught to read many conventional
methods that are not commonly used today.
33

tricky

a

thách thức, khó khăn
Gathering those items can be a very tricky
process.

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exotic

a

độc lạ
I like exotic fruits, like mangoes and papayas.

Exercise 1: Loại bỏ từ khác biệt so với các từ còn lại

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= difficult
= challenging
= hard
= distinct
= unique
= unusual
= bizarre


Exercise 2: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất

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ANSWER KEY
Exercise 1:
1. theoretical

6. identical

2. beautiful

7. bad

3. impressive

8. optional

4. surprising

9. passive

5. different

10. unusual

Exercise 2:

1. c

6. a

2. b

7. c

3. b

8. b

4. a

9. a

5. d

10. b

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