APCS #9 Flashcards

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indefinite (a)

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không xác định rõ, mơ hồ, không có giới hạn hay thời điểm cụ thể
ambiguous, undefined

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manipulate (v)

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handle, exploit, influence
thao túng, điều khiển, bóp méo / can thiệp
He manipulated people’s emotions to gain their support.

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amend (v)

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sửa đổi, cải thiện, chỉnh sửa một văn bản, luật lệ, hoặc hành vi
(ít khi dùng cho vật, thường dùng cho văn bản, luật, hợp đồng, lỗi sai)
The committee decided to amend the law to protect consumers better.
He promised to amend his mistakes after the meeting.

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advent (n)

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sự xuất hiện, sự ra đời
With the advent of electric cars, the automobile industry is undergoing major changes

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outlet (n)

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Lối thoát / cách giải tỏa
These activities promote emotional well-being, offering an outlet for stress and encouraging a balanced lifestyle.

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outfit (v)

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cung cấp trang bị / trang phục cho ai đó
The team was outfitted with new uniforms before the championship.

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breakthrough (n)

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👉 1) bước đột phá, tiến bộ quan trọng
👉 2) phát hiện / khám phá mới, mang tính thay đổi lớn
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in cancer research.

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departure (n)

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Sự rời đi / xuất phát
the departure of the train is scheduled at 9 a.m.
We were sad at her sudden departure from the company.
He announced his departure for London next week.

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refurbish (v)

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modernize, renovate, repair
tân trang, sửa sang lại (nhà cửa, văn phòng, thiết bị…) để mới hơn, đẹp hơn hoặc hiệu quả hơn

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rejuvenate (v)

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make new again, modernize, reconstruct, renovate
Làm trẻ lại, phục hồi sức sống
Làm tươi mới, hồi sinh (công việc, tinh thần, sức khỏe, vùng đất…)

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envious (a)

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jealous
ghen tị
She felt envious of her colleagues who were moving ahead in their careers while she felt stuck.

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undertake (v)

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đảm nhận / cam kết làm
attempt, engage in
He undertook the task despite knowing it would be difficult

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bond (n)

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connection, link
sự gắn bó, mối quan hệ
sự gắn kết / mối liên kết
Open and transparent dialogue fosters mutual understanding, strengthens emotional bonds.

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uncover (v)

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reveal, expose, disclose
phát hiện / làm lộ ra / vạch trần
The investigation uncovered the truth.

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sociable (a)

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hòa đồng, dễ gần, thích giao tiếp
He’s sociable with people from different backgrounds

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interpersonal (a)

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giữa các cá nhân
Team-building activities are essential in fostering collaboration, enhancing interpersonal relationships

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shadow (v)

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stalk
theo sát, bám theo (hay dùng trong điều tra, an ninh, báo chí, chính trị)
Journalists were shadowing the politician during the campaign.

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cohesion (n)

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union
sự gắn kết
Clear communication and shared goals helped improve cohesion within the team, allowing members to work together more effectively.

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discharge (v)

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xả / thải ra
to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas
The factory was fined for discharging waste into the river.

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unveil (v)

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uncover, expose, disclose
công bố / ra mắt / tiết lộ chính thức
The company unveiled a new strategy aimed at expanding its presence in international markets.

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envision (v)

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anticipate, envisage, predict, visualize
hình dung / tưởng tượng ra
The founders envisioned a future in which technology would make education more accessible to people around the world.

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subtle (a)

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nice, quiet, delicate, exquisite
tinh tế, khó nhận ra, không rõ ràng ngay, thường là nhẹ, kín đáo nhưng có ảnh hưởng.
There was a subtle change in his tone during the conversation.

Khéo léo, tế nhị
She made a subtle suggestion to avoid embarrassing him.

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exquisite (a)

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beautiful, excellent, finely detailed, splendid, subtle

tinh tế, tinh xảo, đẹp một cách tuyệt vời hoặc rất nhạy cảm
The museum displayed an exquisite piece of craftsmanship.

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tranquil (a)

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calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry
quiet, peaceful, serene
After a hectic day in the city, he retreated to a tranquil garden to relax and gather his thoughts.

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prevail (v)
Chiếm ưu thế, thắng thế Thịnh hành, phổ biến dominate, control, predominate A sense of optimism prevails among the younger generation.
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count (v)
mean, weigh, have importance quan trọng, có ý nghĩa, có giá trị Every opinion counts when decisions affect the whole team.
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affluent (a)
wealthy, rich giàu có, sung túc
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tragedy (n)
disaster, catastrophe Bi kịch, thảm kịch
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content (a)
satisfied, fulfilled, gratified, pleased hài lòng, mãn nguyện She is content with her current job
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compassionate (a)
understanding, warm-hearted, merciful, sympathetic nhân ái, giàu lòng trắc ẩn, biết thấu cảm và quan tâm
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absorption (n) (2)
sự tiếp thu, lĩnh hội, hấp thụ assimilation, incorporation, saturation, comsumption sự say mê, tập trung cao độ concentration, captivation, fascination, immersion
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unrivaled (a)
unparalleled, peerless, incomparable, unsurpassed vô song, không có đối thủ, không gì sánh được
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incomparable (a)
unparalleled, peerless, unrivaled, unsurpassed vô song, không có đối thủ, không gì sánh được
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unbothered (a)
carefree, unanxious, happy không bận tâm, không bị ảnh hưởng, dửng dưng She seemed completely unbothered by the criticism
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giant (n)
ông lớn / thế lực lớn
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initiator (n)
người khởi xướng, người đề xướng
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astronomy (n)
thiên văn học
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discredit (v)
làm mất uy tín, giảm độ tin cậy
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paramount (a)
more important than anything else principal, superior tối quan trọng, hàng đầu, có tầm quan trọng cao nhất, không có giờ quan trọng hơn Protecting children’s rights should be a paramount concern
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aversion
dislike, opposition sự ác cảm, sự ghét, sự né tránh mạnh mẽ
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spark (v)
start, stimulate, trigger, provoke châm ngòi, khơi dậy, gây ra (tranh cãi, thay đổi, phản ứng…)
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inadvertent (a)
accidented, unintentional vô ý, không cố ý, ngoài ý muốn
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blunt (v)
soften, undermine, weaken làm suy yếu, làm cùn, làm giảm tác động, làm nguôi bớt, thui chột
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apprehension (n)
anxiety, worry sự lo lắng, e ngại (về điều sắp xảy ra) There is growing apprehension about the economic outlook
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empirical (a)
based on what is experienced or seen rather than theory obeservational, factual, practical thực nghiệm, dựa trên quan sát thực tế empirical studies are now providing concrete evidence for these contemporary worries.
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concrete (a)
clear and certain, actual, factual, specific cụ thể, rõ ràng
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seasoned (a)
wise, knowledgeable, accomplished lão luyện, dày dặn kinh nghiệm
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synthesize (v)
combine, blend, amalgamate, incorprate tổng hợp, kết hợp (ý tưởng, thông tin, dữ liệu) thành một chỉnh thể The report synthesizes data from several independent studies.
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synthesis (n)
sự tổng hợp
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maladaptive (a)
unfit có hại, không phù hợp this phenomenon is often attributed to a maladaptive form of "cognitive offloading"
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delegate (v)
give authority, empower, assign trao quyền, ủy thác, giao phó instead of using AI to free up mental resources for higher-order thinking, individuals delegate fundamental cognitive processes entirely
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delegate (n)
representative Đại biểu / Người đại diện
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delegation (n) (2)
group of representatives Phái đoàn, đoàn đại biểu authorization Sự ủy quyền, sự giao phó The delegation of responsibilities not only reduces the workload of senior executives but also fosters professional growth among junior staff
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judiciously (adv)
appropriately, properly một cách khôn ngoan, có suy tính, sáng suốt
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mechanism (n)
structure, system Cơ chế cientists are still investigating the biological mechanism by which some migratory birds use the Earth’s magnetic field for navigation.
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succumb (v)
to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat surrender, quit không chống lại được, chịu thua, đầu hàng, bị khuất phục
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pitfall (n)
hazard, trap, risk cạm bẫy, khó khăn, nguy cơ tiềm ẩn, rủi ro Investors must be aware of the potential pitfalls of the stock market.
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constant (a)
liên tục, không đổi, bền bỉ
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yield (v)
surrender, succumb Nhường, để nhường, chịu thua
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spark (n)
mồi lửa, chất xúc tác (ý tưởng, cảm xúc, hành động) Her speech was the spark that started the movement.
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imitate (v)
act like, mimic bắt chước / mô phỏng / làm theo
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prolong (v)
drag on, extend, stretch, delay kéo dài, làm cho lâu hơn (thời gian, trạng thái, tình huống) The talks were prolonged for several hours
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directive (n)
command, instruction, regulation chỉ thị, mệnh lệnh, hướng dẫn chính thức
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encircle (v)
enclose, envelop, encompass bao quanh, bao bây, bao phủ The directive applies to the area the main ring road that encircles the center of Hanoi
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compose (v)
hình thành, tạo thành, cấu thành build, comprise, form
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frail (a)
weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed: weak, fragile, vulnerable, slim mỏng manh, yếu ớt, dễ tổn thương
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misrepresent (v)
lie, overstate, exaggerate xuyên tạc
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fabricate (v)
to invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone make up a story, misrepresent, lie, counterfeit bịa đặt, dựng chuyện, làm giả
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perish (v)
chết, thiệt mạng die, pass away, decease
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heartfelt (a)
genuine, honest, sincere chân thành, thật lòng, xuất phát từ trái tim
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poignant (a)
painful, touching, moving, emotional gây xúc động mạnh, khiến người ta chạnh lòng
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homage (n)
admiration, reverence, tribute sự tôn kính, tri ân, ngưỡng mộ
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spectacle (n)
wonder cảnh tượng ngoạn mục / ấn tượng
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grand (a)
splendid, glorious, impressive vĩ đại, hoành tráng, tráng lệ, lớn lao, uy nghi
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grandeur (n)
splendor, magnificence, glory, brilliance sự vĩ đại, tráng lệ, uy nghi
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culmination (n)
climatic stage, peak, climax, summit đỉnh điểm, khoảnh khắc quyết định
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abdicate (v)
thoái vị, từ bỏ quyền lực resign, abandon, leave, quit
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contention (n)
sự tranh cãi, sự bất đồng dispute, argument, disagreement
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contentious (a) (2)
(Về vấn đề/sự việc): Gây tranh cãi, dễ gây bất đồng controversial, debatable, disputable (Về người): Thích tranh luận, hay gây gổ, hiếu chiến argumentative
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discourse (n)
sự diễn thuyết, diễn ngôn, đàm luận, cuộc thảo luận nghiêm túc discussion, conversation, dialogue, debate Academic discourse on artificial intelligence often grapples with ethical implications, questioning how automation might reshape labor markets and human interaction
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entail (v)
kéo theo, đòi hỏi, bao gồm require, involve, necessitate The concept itself involves more than just missed classroom; it entails assessing the disruption to social-emotional development
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