119 câu Lexico hay và khó ôn chuyên Anh

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119 CÂU LEXICO HAY VÀ KHÓ ÔN CHUYÊN ANH
Question 1. Despite the pressure of the championship game, she managed to rise to the ________ and scored the winning goal. A. occasion B. event C. opportunity D. chance
Question 2. The comedian's performance was so hilarious that it ________. A. felt hard done-by
B. had had it up to here
C. brought the house down D. champed at the bit
Question 3. Whenever I walk past the old playground, my mind ________ back to the days when my friends and I
spent hours there after school. A. dashes B. flaunts C. flashes D. darts
Question 4. The continuous beep of the machine began to ________ on her nerves. A. bank B. pounce C. grate D. descend
Question 5. Despite the many setbacks, the leader encouraged his members to ________ and keep working hard to achieve their goals. A. make a stand B. call the shots C. move the goalposts D. stay the course
Question 6. Through trial and ________, the mechanic finally discovered the cause of the engine’s strange noise. A. fault B. flaw C. blunder D. error
Question 7. The company is working to ________ past mistakes and clarify communication with customers moving forward. A. rectify B. glorify C. certify D. testify
Question 8. The customer service department was ________ with complaints after the website launch did not go as planned. A. inundated B. strewn C. intertwined D. embellished
Question 9. The library’s quiet atmosphere is ________ to studying and concentration. A. receptive B. conducive C. adhesive D. divisive
Question 10. I left the party of my own ________ without waiting for other people. A. accord B. sanction C. will D. consent
Question 11. As an entrepreneur, she had learned over the years that everyone has to ________ – there would be good
financial quarters as well as bad ones. A. fly off the handle
B. take the rough with the smooth C. burn bridges D. eat crow 2
Question 12. As the evening went on, the crowd at the party began to taper ________ as guests started making their
way home after a long night of socializing. A. out B. down C. off D. away
Question 13. With inflation rising rapidly and the costs of groceries and fuel going up, many families are starting to
feel the ________ as their budgets get tighter. A. string B. pinch C. peck D. prick
Question 14. With 10 years of experience in customer service, Jessica felt she had a(n) ________ over some of the
younger candidates interviewing for the management position. A. edge B. ace C. hold D. bearing
Question 15. The old house could use a ________ of paint to freshen up its faded exterior. A. pinch B. lick C. dash D. speck
Question 16. Investing in renewable energy technology could be the ________ that not only benefits the environment
but also generates substantial economic returns in the long run. A. black sheep B. pink elephant C. golden goose D. red herring
Question 17. His minor mistakes were ________ since he still got an A on the exam. A. off the hook B. under the gun C. in the black D. of no consequence
Question 18. My ________ boss was unwilling to give out bonuses despite the company’s soaring profits. A. tight-fisted B. old-fashioned C. absent-minded D. short-sighted
Question 19. Perched atop the mountain, the medieval castle offered a ________, providing an unparalleled view of the surrounding countryside. A. bed of roses B. ray of sunshine C. breath of fresh air D. coign of vantage
Question 20. Investors are likely to ________ if the market begins to fall again. A. run the gauntlet B. run out of steam C. run for the hills D. run in the family
Question 21. The ghostly figure in the old mansion turned out to be merely a ________ of imagination. A. mirage B. figment C. wraith D. glimmer
Question 22. If outside buyers or suppliers lose faith, a company can ________ very quickly. A. come the cropper B. take the biscuit C. chew the fat D. wave the flag
Question 23. I heard that plans are ________ to renovate the local library and add a new wing. A. aloof B. abloom C. afoot D. afire 3
Question 24. At the seaside restaurant, patrons eagerly awaited the chef’s special, the ________ of the day, which
featured a variety of freshly caught and delicious seafood. A. snag B. grasp C. capture D. catch
Question 25. Despite his attempts to explain the complex theory, his audience remained none the ________ about the intricate details. A. smarter B. wiser C. brighter D. sharper
Question 26. Although bell-bottom pants were popular in the 1970s, they were just a ________ fashion and quickly fell out of style. A. fading B. moving C. passing D. running
Question 27. As she reminisced about her childhood, memories of the ________ past flooded her mind. A. high and dry B. rough and ready C. dim and distant D. short and sweet
Question 28. Before launching the new product, the marketing team worked tirelessly to prime the ________ with teasers. A. pipe B. pond C. pump D. pelt
Question 29. The new intern, always the ________, completed tasks ahead of schedule and volunteered for additional responsibilities. A. eager beaver B. tough cookie C. busy bee D. cool cat
Question 30. The storm ________ trains and highways, making it unlikely thousands of investors and traders will arrive at work.
A. wreaked destruction on B. kept tabs on C. touched base on D. bore down on
Question 31. During the heated debate, the passionate speaker took every opportunity to inveigh ________ the proposed tax increase. A. for B. off C. against D. about
Question 32. The team ________ well win the championship this year if they continue to play at their best level. A. should B. must C. can D. could
Question 33. When challenged on his inconsistent statements, the politician attempted to shift his ________ by
claiming his views had ‘evolved’ over time. A. zone B. field C. realm D. ground
Question 34. There’s no ________ for the wicked in the competitive business world. A. rest B. ease C. pause D. break
Question 35. The complicated instructions ________ me up in knots until I finally gave up and called for help. A. laced B. bound C. strapped D. tied 4
Question 36. With the _________ of hindsight, I can see that I should have studied harder for that exam. A. wisdom B. knowledge C. prudence D. judgement
Question 37. The army decided to keep their _________ dry and hold off attacking until they had a tactical advantage. A. flour B. soil C. powder D. sand
Question 38. After the illness, she was just a shell of her _________ vibrant and energetic self. A. earlier B. former C. old D. previous
Question 39. The new product has launched, but it _________ to be seen if it will be a commercial success. A. remains B. stays C. lasts D. endures
Question 40. Even though she was only a supporting actress, her captivating performance stole the _________ from the movie’s big-name stars. A. twilight B. limelight C. flashlight D. starlight
Question 41. Alex Popov proved he was back in the _________ by winning the 100 meters freestyle. A. groove B. trench C. furrow D. channel
Question 42. The designer has _________ out a niche for herself with her whimsical, fairytale designs. A. crafted B. hewed C. molded D. carved
Question 43. The software development team worked diligently to _________ on the promised features. A. supply B. transport C. deliver D. bring
Question 44. She wanted to become a doctor with every _________ of her being, so she diligently studied and worked hard to achieve her dream. A. thread B. fiber C. strand D. twine
Question 45. The _________ detective was able to solve the mystery quickly because of his keen insight and perceptiveness. A. perspicacious B. spontaneous C. audacious D. egregious
Question 46. Fixing the computer network issues is not my _________ – that’s the IT team’s responsibility. A. section B. office C. department D. segment
Question 47. After years of hard work and sacrifice, the band finally started gaining popularity once they had paid
their _________ on the local music scene. A. dues B. fees C. charges D. tariffs
Question 48. The store manager kept a close eye on the new employee because he had a reputation for having sticky __________. A. hands B. fingers C. feet D. arms
Question 49. The cyclist had a __________ squeak when the car sped past just inches from his handlebars. A. slim B. tight C. narrow D. thin 5
Question 50. Getting motivated to exercise and eat right is half the __________ – if you can develop those healthy
habits, you’ll be well on your way towards your fitness goals. A. fight B. battle C. struggle D. clash
Question 51. Even though the marathon was painful, she __________ her teeth and kept running until she crossed the finish line. A. gritted B. ground C. grinned D. gripped
Question 52. After losing the election, the candidate took it on the __________ and conceded defeat gracefully without complaining. A. neck B. head C. elbow D. chin
Question 53. This is something I've dreamed about forever and a __________. A. week B. year C. month D. day
Question 54. As the __________ of time slipped away, he regretted not telling her how he truly felt when he had the chance. A. shells B. surfs C. sands D. shores
Question 55. The students can take breaks as and __________ they need to during the exam. A. when B. if C. while D. shores
Question 56. I was working on my project right up until the deadline, finishing it just under the __________ before the due date. A. tire B. wire C. fire D. dire
Question 57. The new novel borrows __________ from Shakespeare. A. firmly B. heavily C. strongly D. largely
Question 58. I have a __________ acquaintance with quantum physics - I understand some of the basic concepts but
I’m far from an expert on the subject. A. banging B. pounding C. nodding D. cracking
Question 59. The comedian was bombing on stage because he failed to read the __________ and realize the audience
wasn't responding well to his edgy material. A. room B. ground C. space D. zone
Question 60. The online forum became an echo __________ where members' false beliefs were constantly reinforced
because no dissenting views were allowed. A. room B. box C. cell D. chamber
Question 61. After working with my colleague for years, I still don’t understand what makes her __________ and
motivates her strong work ethic. A. click B. slick C. kick D. tick
Question 62. I don't know how you're going to explain __________ that dent you made in Dad's car. A. on B. to C. for D. away 6
Question 63. We’d love to buy a bigger house, but we know we have to __________ and live within our limited budget. A. cut no ice
B. cut our coat according to our cloth
C. cut through the red tape D. cut to the chase
Question 64. After a difficult childhood full of adversity and loss, he didn’t have much formal education but learned
many tough life lessons in the school of hard __________. A. bumps B. punches C. bangs D. knocks
Question 65. Before entering the negotiation, it’s crucial to do your __________ on the market trends and competitors. A. homework B. assignment C. task D. exercise
Question 66. She regretted succumbing to a moment of __________ by engaging in an affair with her coworker. A. flaw B. weakness C. frailty D. debility
Question 67. The lawyer had to withdraw from the case because her firm’s representation of the defendant was a clear __________ of interest. A. war B. battle C. conflict D. fight
Question 68. This latest election promise might just __________ the balance in the candidate's favour. A. sway B. fling C. swing D. wave
Question 69. She was always good at picking up new skills, so when she lost her office job, she was able to turn her
__________ to painting and quickly became a successful artist. A. ear B. nose C. hand D. eye
Question 70. The CEO had a __________ interest in seeing the new product succeed, since her annual bonus was tied sales targets. A. capped B. vested C. coated D. dressed
Question 71. I think it’s best if we part ways now, if you take my __________. A. interpretation B. significance C. essence D. meaning
Question 72. After years of trying different career paths, Jack finally decided to invest in a small startup, and he
managed to __________ it lucky when the company became a major success. A. strike B. call C. render D. beat
Question 73. The New York Yankees' stadium is where baseball __________ of age. A. arrived B. came C. reached D. entered
Question 74. The detective’s __________ vision caused him to focus only on one suspect. A. tube B. channel C. pipeline D. tunnel
Question 75. Leaving those oily rags near the furnace is a(n) __________ waiting to happen – they could easily catch fire! A. accident B. obstacle C. setback D. catastrophe 7
Question 76. Dressed in a tailored suit, John cut a fine __________ as he strode confidently into the party. A. image B. shape C. form D. figure
Question 77. After winning the gold medal at the Olympics, the young athlete was the __________ of her hometown
for bringing glory to the small village. A. bread B. waffle C. toast D. scone
Question 78. I __________ to think about how much work we’ll have to do to meet this tight deadline. A. shiver B. quiver C. shudder D. vibrate
Question 79. The software has some rough __________ that need to be smoothed out before it’s ready for release. A. borders B. rims C. margins D. edges
Question 80. The investigation laid __________ the rampant corruption that had taken root within the organization. A. plain B. bare C. raw D. naked
Question 81. When the gunmen came into the bank, she had the __________ of mind to press the alarm. A. being B. existence C. appearance D. presence
Question 82. The new initiative helped __________ the gap between the university and local businesses by facilitating
partnerships on research projects. A. bridge B. cross C. unite D. span
Question 83. Iron deficiency in women cuts __________ all socioeconomic levels. A. across B. over C. into D. out of
Question 84. The young actress had a bad case of stage __________ before going on stage for her first major role in a play. A. fear B. scare C. fright D. terror
Question 85. Years of poor management left the corporation a __________ company. A. corpse B. ghost C. zombie D. mummy
Question 86. The __________ committee will meet next week to determine the strategic direction for the organization. A. running B. steering C. driving D. commanding
Question 87. The think __________ issued a report with recommendations on improving the economy. A. tank B. vessel C. barrel D. assembly
Question 88. The soldiers stood __________ as they waited for the battle to commence. A. hand to hand
B. shoulder to shoulder C. head to head D. ear to ear
Question 89. Though she came across as a __________ violet in social settings, Anna transformed into a fiery
performer on stage singing in front of an audience. A. dimming B. flinching C. shrinking D. wincing 8
Question 90. He is certainly an effective lawyer but colleagues say that he lacks the human __________. A. touch B. sense C. feel D. hint
Question 91. The film presents a straightforward choice between good and evil, with no __________ of grey. A. tints B. hues C. shades D. nuances
Question 92. When John told Jane that he got a promotion at work, it was __________ since she had been hoping
they could finally afford to buy a house. A. aroma to her nose B. love to her heart C. music to her ears D. food to her mouth
Question 93. The company was trying hard to keep the key client __________ by sending lavish gifts and offering big discounts. A. keen B. sweet C. neat D. great
Question 94. The construction project was in a holding __________ for several months while the developers waited
for the environmental impact report to be finalized. A. pattern B. order C. design D. scheme
Question 95. Because his father was the CEO of the company, he had the inside __________ when applying for the management trainee program. A. edge B. lead C. point D. track
Question 96. The confident speaker __________ an air of expertise on the topic that made the audience trust his analysis. A. exhorted B. exuded C. expunged D. extolled
Question 97. Upon hearing the unexpected news, she had to tear __________ from the office to attend to the urgent matter at home. A. out B. away C. off D. down
Question 98. Employing a __________ and conquer strategy, the shrewd general exploited internal conflicts within the enemy alliance. A. split B. separate C. cleave D. divide
Question 99. The new year __________ in a sense of hope and optimism that better days were ahead. A. factored B. tuned C. ushered D. buckled
Question 100. After the argument, she gave him the __________ treatment and refused to speak to him for days. A. silent B. dumb C. quiet D. calm
Question 101. They claimed that the abusive behavior was an edge __________ that should not deter other internet users. A. scene B. case C. instance D. situation 9
Question 102. The software developers tried using a home __________ database they had coded themselves rather
than relying on more robust commercial products. A. blend B. portion C. brew D. batch
Question 103. The animators struggled to make the computer-generated human seem realistic without falling into the
__________ valley where it looked almost lifelike but not quite. A. peculiar B. spooky C. uncanny D. enigmatic
Question 104. When it came to listening to others’ opinions, the word “empathy” did not seem to be in the arrogant man’s __________. A. language B. vocabulary C. library D. glossary
Question 105. I asked my friend flat __________ if he had taken my keys instead of just hinting around about it. A. out B. over C. down D. off
Question 106. George Washington is often recognized as a(n) __________ father of the United States. A. founding B. creating C. forming D. launching
Question 107. When it comes to giving feedback, my coach does not __________ his words; he’s always
straightforward and honest about our performance. A. chop B. crush C. shred D. mince
Question 108. In __________ terms, the company’s profits have doubled compared to the previous fiscal year. A. complete B. utter C. definite D. absolute
Question 109. The deal was finally __________ and sealed after months of tense negotiations between the two parties. A. signed B. seen C. sworn D. saved
Question 110. I was confused at first by the professor’s lecture, but then the __________ dropped and I finally
understood the concept she was explaining. A. coin B. cent C. penny D. dime
Question 111. The magician’s __________ of hand was so skillful that the audience was left in awe. A. artifice B. sleight C. ruse D. guile
Question 112. The comedian knew just how to add __________ to otherwise dull topics by inserting witty jokes and amusing anecdotes. A. sauce B. salt C. sugar D. oil
Question 113. If we want to win the championship, we need to raise our __________ by training harder, improving
our skills, and working together as a team. A. game B. state C. play D. case
Question 114. From the __________ go, it was clear they were interested in doing business together. A. letter B. word C. number D. term 10
Question 115. After a long night of studying, she __________ some cold water on her face in an effort to wake up and focus for the exam. A. squirted B. scattered C. sprinkled D. splashed
Question 116. Technology represents no magic __________ for the problems of schooling. A. bullet B. knife C. gun D. drug
Question 117. I’ve asked you repeatedly to lower the volume of your music, and my tolerance is wearing __________. A. slim B. thin C. lean D. fine
Question 118. When asked about his plans for the future, he would just __________, avoiding a direct answer. A. hem and haw B. nip and nod C. flip and flop D. jump and jolt
Question 119. Using the internet to __________ the course of justice is a serious crime. A. invert B. evert C. pervert D. revert