Bộ 900 Từ vựng bằng hình ảnh Luyện Thi SAT
Bài 1: Từ Vựng thứ 1 - 50 (Bộ Từ Vựng Luyện Thi SAT)
1
Example: an abrasive style/tone/comment
abrasive/əˈbreɪsɪv/
(adjective): thô lỗ, cay nghiệtExample: an abrasive style/tone/comment
2
Example: a class for absolute beginners
absolute/ˈæbsəluːt/
(adjective): hoàn toànExample: a class for absolute beginners
3
Example: abstract knowledge/principles
abstract/ˈæbstrækt/
(adjective): lý thuyết, trừu tượngExample: abstract knowledge/principles
4
Example: a highly/widely acclaimed performance
acclaim/əˈkleɪm/
(verb): ca ngợi, tán dươngExample: a highly/widely acclaimed performance
5
Example: He is an acute observer of the social scene.
acute/əˈkjuːt/
(adjective): nhanh nhạy, sắc sảoExample: He is an acute observer of the social scene.
6
Example: Eva was adamant that she would not come.
adamant/ˈædəmənt/
(adjective): cứng rắn, cương quyếtExample: Eva was adamant that she would not come.
7
Example: to address a meeting
address/əˈdres/
(verb): diễn thuyết, có bài nói chuyện với aiExample: to address a meeting
8
Example: He became adept at getting even the shyest students to talk.
adept/æˈdept/
(adjective): tinh thông, giỏi làm điều gì khóExample: He became adept at getting even the shyest students to talk.
9
Example: an adherent of free trade
adherent/ədˈhɪərənt/
(noun): người ủng hộ/đi theo một đảng chính trị hay hệ tư tưởngExample: an adherent of free trade
10
Example: Her health was adversely affected by the climate.
adversely/ˈædvɜːsli/
(adverb): xấu, tiêu cựcExample: Her health was adversely affected by the climate.
11
Example: The group does not advocate the use of violence.
advocate/ˈædvəkeɪt/
(verb): ủng hộ, tán thànhExample: The group does not advocate the use of violence.
12
Example: an aesthetic appreciation of the landscape
aesthetic/esˈθetɪk/
(adjective): (thuộc) mỹ học, thẩm mỹExample: an aesthetic appreciation of the landscape
13
Example: Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature.
affinity/əˈfɪnəti/
(noun): sự đồng cảm, sự thu hútExample: Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature.
14
Example: to alleviate suffering
alleviate/əˈliːvieɪt/
(verb): giảm bớt, xoa dịuExample: to alleviate suffering
15
Example: His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings.
allusion/əˈluːʒən/
(noun): sự ám chỉExample: His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings.
16
Example: He was a cold man, aloof and distant.
aloof/əˈluːf/
(adjective): không thân thiện hay hứng thú với người khác; xa lánhExample: He was a cold man, aloof and distant.
17
Example: "Internet culture" is an ambiguous term.
ambiguous/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
(adjective): có nhiều hơn một cách hiểu; đa nghĩaExample: "Internet culture" is an ambiguous term.
18
Example: She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
ambivalent/æmˈbɪvələnt/
(adjective): vừa yêu, vừa ghét (cái gì); (cảm xúc) lẫn lộnExample: She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
19
Example: an amiable tone of voice
amiable/ˈeɪmiəbl/
(adjective): dễ thương, thân thiệnExample: an amiable tone of voice
20
Example: Sleep has often been thought of as being in some way analogous to death.
analogous/əˈnæləɡəs/
(adjective): tương tự, giống nhauExample: Sleep has often been thought of as being in some way analogous to death.
21
Example: The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump.
analogy/əˈnælədʒi/
(noun): sự so sánh những đặc điểm tương tự; sự tương tự, sự giống nhauExample: The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump.
22
Example: The overthrow of the military regime was followed by a period of anarchy.
anarchy/ˈænəki/
(noun): sự hỗn loạn; tình trạng vô chính phủ/vô tổ chứcExample: The overthrow of the military regime was followed by a period of anarchy.
23
Example: amusing anecdotes about his brief career as an actor
anecdote/ˈænɪkdəʊt/
(noun): giai thoại (về người thực/sự kiện)Example: amusing anecdotes about his brief career as an actor
24
Example: He groaned in anguish.
anguish/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
(noun): sự đau đớn, sự đau khổExample: He groaned in anguish.
25
Example: He felt no animosity towards his critics.
animosity/ˌænɪˈmɒsəti/
(noun): sự thù oán, hận thùExample: He felt no animosity towards his critics.
26
Example: the many anomalies in the tax system
anomaly/əˈnɒməli/
(noun): sự không bình thường/dị thườngExample: the many anomalies in the tax system
27
Example: what are the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War?
antecedent/æntiˈsiːdənt/
(noun): tiền đềExample: what are the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War?
28
Example: There is widespread apathy among the electorate.
apathy/ˈæpəθi/
(noun): sự lãnh đạm/thờ ơExample: There is widespread apathy among the electorate.
29
Example: Their investments have appreciated over the years.
appreciate/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
(verb): tăng giá trị/lên giá (hàng hoá...) theo thời gianExample: Their investments have appreciated over the years.
30
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
apprehension/ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
(noun): sự e sợ (điều không hay có thể xảy ra)Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
31
Example: an apprehensive face/glance/look
apprehensive/ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
(adjective): sợ hãi, e sợExample: an apprehensive face/glance/look
32
Example: arable farming/farms/crops
arable/ˈærəbl/
(adjective): liên quan đến trồng trọtExample: arable farming/farms/crops
33
Example: The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.
arbitrary/ˈɑːbɪtrəri/
(adjective): tùy tiệnExample: The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.
34
Example: ‘Thou art’ is an archaic form of ‘you are’.
archaic/ɑːˈkeɪɪk/
(adjective): cổ xưa và không còn sử dụng nữaExample: ‘Thou art’ is an archaic form of ‘you are’.
35
Example: an arduous journey across the Andes
arduous/ˈɑːdjuəs/
(adjective): khó khăn, gian khổExample: an arduous journey across the Andes
36
Example: She struggled to articulate her thoughts.
articulate/ɑːˈtɪkjəleɪt/
(verb): diễn đạt suy nghĩ/cảm xúc một cách rõ ràng bằng lờiExample: She struggled to articulate her thoughts.
37
Example: The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local artisans.
artisan/ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/
(noun): thợ thủ côngExample: The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local artisans.
38
Example: an astute businessman/politician/observer
astute/əˈstjuːt/
(adjective): sắc sảo, nhạy bénExample: an astute businessman/politician/observer
39
Example: My father was a distant, austere man.
austere/ɒsˈtɪər/
(adjective): khắt khe, nghiêm khắc (về bề ngoài và hành vi)Example: My father was a distant, austere man.
40
Example: War was followed by many years of austerity.
austerity/ɔːˈster.ɪ.ti/
(noun): sự thắt lưng buộc bụng (nghĩa bóng: chi tiêu dè sẻn, bởi vì điều kiện kinh tế không tốt)Example: War was followed by many years of austerity.
41
Example: an autonomous republic/state/province
autonomous/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
(adjective): tự trịExample: an autonomous republic/state/province
42
Example: Teachers aim to help children become autonomous learners.
autonomous/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
(adjective): độc lậpExample: Teachers aim to help children become autonomous learners.
43
Example: a campaign in Wales for greater autonomy
autonomy/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
(noun): sự/quyền tự trịExample: a campaign in Wales for greater autonomy
44
Example: supplies for the beleaguered city
beleaguered/bɪˈliːɡəd/
(adjective): bị bao vây bởi kẻ thùExample: supplies for the beleaguered city
45
Example: a generous benefactor
benefactor/ˈbenɪfæktər/
(noun): nhà hảo tâm, người làm việc thiệnExample: a generous benefactor
46
Example: a benevolent smile/attitude
benevolent/bɪˈnevələnt/
(adjective): nhân từ, tốt bụng, rộng lượngExample: a benevolent smile/attitude
47
Example: You would never have guessed his intentions from the benign expression on his face.
benign/bɪˈnaɪn/
(adjective): tốt; nhân từExample: You would never have guessed his intentions from the benign expression on his face.
48
Example: We were happy to hear that the tumor was benign.
benign/bɪˈnaɪn/
(adjective): lành tính; không nguy hiểmExample: We were happy to hear that the tumor was benign.
49
Example: a blatant attempt to buy votes
blatant/ˈbleɪtənt/
(adjective): trắng trợnExample: a blatant attempt to buy votes
50
Example: to bolster somebody's confidence/courage/morale
bolster/ˈbəʊlstər/
(verb): cải thiện, đẩy mạnhExample: to bolster somebody's confidence/courage/morale