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VOCAB C2 COLLECTION 🔆
Arms Deal : Thoả thuận (mua bán) vũ khí
haughty | 'hɔ:ti | tính từ
• kiêu kỳ; kiêu căng; ngạo mạn
haugh·ty | ˈhôdē | adjective
• arrogantly superior and disdainful
coax | kəʊks | verb
• gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something
spent | adjective
1. used up
2. exhausted
wit | wit | noun C1
1. mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence
2. a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humorwit
1. the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence
2. a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humour
vix·en | ˈviksən | noun
1. a female fox.
2. a spirited or fierce woman, especially one seen as sexually attractive
remorse | rɪˈmɔːs | noun
• deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
pang | paŋ | noun
• a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
lenient | 'li:njənt | tính từ C2
• nhân hậu, hiền hậu, khoan dung
audacity | ɔːˈdasɪti | noun
1. a willingness to take bold risks
2. rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence
arduous | 'ɑ:djuəs | tính từ
1. khó khăn, gian khổ, gay go
2. hết sức mình, miệt mài, gắng gỏi…
trivial | ˈtrɪvɪəl | adjective
1. of little value or importance
2. denoting a subgroup that either contains only the identity element or is identical with the given group.
nosy | ˈnəʊzi | adjective
• showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs
spite | spʌɪt | noun C2
• a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
• a feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way
insurmountable | ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəbl | adjective
• too great to be overcome
begrudge | verb
1. envy
2. resent
lull | lʌl | verb
• calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
banish | 'bæni∫ | ngoại động từ
1. đày đi; trục xuất
2. xua đuổi ra khỏi tâm trí
tedious | 'ti:diəs | tính từ C1
• chán ngắt, buồn tẻ, nhạt nhẽo, thiếu hấp dẫn; dài dòng, làm mệt mỏi
stressor | ˈstrɛsə | noun
• something that causes a state of strain or tension
composure | kəmˈpəʊʒə | noun
• the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
scorn | skɔːn | noun
• a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something
• a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value
contempt | kənˈtɛm(p)t | noun C2
• the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
hilarious | hɪˈlɛːrɪəs | adjective C1
• extremely amusing
wary | 'weəri | tính từ C2
• wary | ˈwɛːri | adjective
• feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
stoic | ˈstəʊɪk | noun
1. a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
2. a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism.
sober | ˈsəʊbə | adjective C2
1. not affected by alcohol; not drunk.
2. serious, sensible, and solemn
subtle | ˈsʌtl | adjective C2
1. (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
2. making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something…
3.not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way
feat | fiːt | noun C2
• an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
conceal | kənˈsiːl | verb C2
• not allow to be seen; hide
• to prevent something from being seen or known about
immense | ɪˈmɛns | adjective C1
• extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree
likewise | ˈlʌɪkwʌɪz | adverb C2
1. in the same way; also
2. in a like manner; similarly
conscience | ˈkɒnʃns | noun C2
• a person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour
condemn | kən'dem | ngoại động từ C2
1. kết án; kết tội; xử; xử phạt
2. chỉ trích; chê trách; lên án; quy tội (như criticize)…
cliché | ˈkliːʃeɪ | noun C2
1. a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
2. a stereotype or electrotype.
abnormal | abˈnɔːml | adjective C1
• deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
open up | phrasal verb with open verb C2
• to start to talk more about yourself and your feelings
yearn | jəːn | verb C2
• have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from
• to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have
longing | ˈlɒŋɪŋ | noun C2
• a yearning desire
• a feeling of wanting something or someone very much
prone | proʊn | adjective C2
- be prone to something/do something
- eg: I was prone to be reckless
• likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness
reckless | adjective C2
• (of a person or their actions) without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
resentment | rɪˈzɛntm(ə)nt | noun C2
• bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
naive | nʌɪˈiːv | adjective C1
= innocent
• (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement
• too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair. People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life:
self-assured | adjective C2
• having confidence in your own abilities:
The interview showed her as a self-assured and mature student.
self-conscious | adjective C1
= nervous
• nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions:
- He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent.
in/for the foreseeable future | phrase C2
• as far into the future as you can imagine or plan for:
impertinent
• rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you
own up | C2
to admit that you have done something wrong
restless | adjective / C1
• unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored
• (of a person or animal) unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
stern | adjective | C2
• severe, serious, or showing disapproval
• (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline
suppress | səˈpres | C2
• to end something by force
• forcibly put an end to
solely | ˈsoʊl.li | C1
• only and not involving anyone or anything else:
• only
tread | mainly UK C2
• to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot:
turmoil | ˈtəːmɔɪl | C2
• a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder
• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
liability | ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i | C1
- (responsibility)
• the fact that someone is legally responsible for something
• a person or thing whose presence or behaviour is likely to put one at a disadvantage
awe | ɑː | C2
• a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
snap | verb | C2
• to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger:
1. break
2. lose one's self-control…
detached | adjective | C2
- without emotion
• a detached person does not show any emotional involvement or interest in a situation:
intense | ɪnˈtens | adjective C1 - C2
• extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong:
• intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions:
carefree | ˈker.friː | adjective C2
• having no problems or not being worried about anything
• free from anxiety or responsibility
venture | ˈvɛn(t)ʃə | noun C2
• a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty
• a risky or daring journey or undertaking
• to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized:
undeniable | ˌʌndɪˈnʌɪəbl | adjective C1
• unable to be denied or disputed
• certainly true
• indisputable
indisputable | ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl | adjective C2
• unable to be challenged or denied
• true, and impossible to doubt
notion | ˈnəʊʃn | noun C1
• a belief or idea:
• a conception of or belief about something
vague | veɪɡ | adjective C1 - C2
• of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
• not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
• a vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts (C2)
dignity | noun C2 - lòng tự trọng, phẩm chất
1. stateliness
2. self-esteem…
• calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you:
privilege | noun | ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ C1
• an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich
• a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
resilient | adjective | rɪˈzɪl.jənt
• able to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened
1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
2. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed
dread | dred C2
• to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen
1. anticipate with great apprehension or fear
2. regard with great awe or reverence
flaw | flɑ C1
•a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect:
flawless | adjective | ˈflɑː.ləs C2 = perfect
• perfect or without mistakes:
imperfect | adjective | ɪmˈpɝː.fekt C1
• damaged, containing problems, or not having something:
- not perfect
convey | kənˈveɪ C1
= COMMUNICATE
to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people:
surrender | sərˈen.dər C2
= ACCEPT DEFEAT
to stop fighting and admit defeat
remorse | noun | rɪˈmɔːrs C2
a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done:
sorrow | ˈsɔːr.oʊ | noun C2
• (a cause of) a feeling of great sadness
• a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others
anchor | C2 (mỏ neo / support)
• someone or something that gives support when needed:
- She was my anchor when things were difficult for me.
timid | adjective | ˈtɪm.ɪd/ C2
• shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened:
prolong | prəˈlɑːŋ C1
• to make something last a longer time:
civil | adjective | ˈsɪv.əl C1
• not military or religious, but relating to the ordinary people of a country:
amid / amidst | əˈmɪd C1
• in the middle of or surrounded by:
inclination | noun | ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən C2
- FEELING + to
• a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing:
1. tendency
2. liking…
comply | kəmˈplaɪ C1
• to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:
fuss | noun C1
fuss noun (TOO MUCH OF A FEELING)
- make a fuss of someone
• a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves:
complication | noun | ˌkɑːm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən C1
• something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this:
futile | adjective | ˈfjuː.t̬əl
(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing:
acutely | adverb | əˈkjuːt.li
- EXTREMELY
• completely or extremely:
• in a very clever or detailed way:
chronic | adjective | C2
- LONG-LASTING
(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:
mediocre | adjective | ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kɚ C2
not very good:
retrieve | rɪˈtriːv | C2
to find and bring back something:
bid | bɪd C2
- OFFER
to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property:
epiphany | ɪˈpɪf.ən.i |
a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you
wholly | adverb | ˈhoʊl.li C2
completely:
gross | adjective, adverb | ɡroʊs C1
• (in) total:
- gross income
boast C2
- HAVE
• to have or own something to be proud of:
- Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals.
tiresome | adjective | ˈtaɪr.səm C2
• annoying and making you lose patience:
consent | noun | kənˈsent C1
• permission or agreement:
confront | verb | kənˈfrʌnt C2
• to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person:
outlet | C2
• a way in which emotion or energy can be expressed or made use of:
_ Her work provided no outlet for her energies and talents.
- Writing poetry was his only form of emotional outlet.
resignation | noun | ˌrez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən C2
- (JOB) :
• the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job:
• a sad feeling of accepting something that you do not like because you cannot easily change it: (cam chịu, chịu đựng)
mundane | mʌnˈdeɪn | adjective C1
• very ordinary and therefore not interesting:
eg: such a mundane matter
initiative | noun | ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.t̬ɪv C1
- (NEW PLAN)
• a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem:
- (JUDGMENT)
• the ability to use your judgment to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do:
intervene | ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈviːn C2
- (GET INVOLVED)
• to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
arise | əˈraɪz / arose | arisen C1
- (HAPPEN)
• to start to happen or exist:
plague | pleɪɡ | C2
• to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time
foremost | adjective | ˈfɔːr.moʊst C2
• most important or best; leading
vow | vaʊ | C2
• to make a determined decision or promise to do something:
• a serious promise or decision:
[ + to infinitive ] She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again.
reconcile | ˈrek.ən.saɪl C2
• to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:
spouse | formal or specialized | spaʊs | C2
a person's husband or wife:
personnel | ˌpɝː.sənˈel | C1
the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces:
The new director is likely to make major changes in personnel.
military personnel
agenda | noun | əˈdʒen.də C1
• a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:
eg: There were several important items on the agenda.
• a list of aims or possible future achievements C2
sentient | adjective | ˈsen.ʃənt
• able to experience feelings:
ironic | adjective | aɪˈrɑː.nɪk C2
• interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect:
self-centered | adjective | ˌselfˈsen.təd C1
• only interested in yourself and your own activities:
eg: Robert is a self-centered, ambitious, and bigoted man.
strenuous | adjective | ˈstren.ju.əs C2
• needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy:
sorely | adverb | ˈsɔːr.li
• extremely; very much:
eg: I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought of his offer.
hinder | verb | ˈhɪn.dɚ C2
• to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something:
denial | noun | dɪˈnaɪ.əl C2
= NOT TRUE
• a statement that something is not true or does not exist:
eg: The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.
• a statement that someone has not done something
dismiss | verb | dɪˈsmɪs C1
= NOT TAKE SERIOUSLY
• to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering:
• to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong:
dismiss someone from something
eg: He has been dismissed from his job for incompetence.
distaste | dɪsˈteɪst
• a dislike of something that you find unpleasant or unacceptable:
overwhelming | adjective C1
• difficult to fight against:
eg: She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened.
• very great or very large:
eg: She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.
vulnerable | ˈvʌl.nɚ.ə.bəl C2
• able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked:
linger | verb | ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ C2
• to take a long time to leave or disappear
ex: linger on somebody mind
- It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever.
distress | noun | dɪˈstres C1
• a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain:
embrace | verb = ACCEPT C1
• to accept something enthusiastically:
eg: This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
laid-back | adjective | informal | ˌleɪdˈbæk C2
• relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done:
eg: I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.
