Bộ 900 Từ vựng bằng hình ảnh Luyện Thi TOEFL
Bài 18: Từ Vựng thứ 851 - 900 (Bộ Từ Vựng Luyện Thi TOEFL)
851
Example: George was in a quandary—should he go or shouldn't he?
quandary/ˈkwɒndəri/
(noun): tình thế khó xử (không thể quyết định nên làm gì)Example: George was in a quandary—should he go or shouldn't he?
852
Example: He complained in a querulous voice about having been woken up.
querulous/ˈkwer.ʊ.ləs/
(adjective): hay than phiền; cáu kỉnh, bực mìnhExample: He complained in a querulous voice about having been woken up.
853
Example: It was the quintessence of an English manor house.
quintessence/kwɪnˈtes.əns/
(noun): ví dụ hoàn hảo, điển hìnhExample: It was the quintessence of an English manor house.
854
Example: These changes are bound to have widespread social ramifications.
ramification/ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ/
(noun): sự phân nhánh, sự chia nhánhExample: These changes are bound to have widespread social ramifications.
855
Example: The village was razed to the ground.
raze/reɪz/
(verb): san bằng, phá trụiExample: The village was razed to the ground.
856
Example: To recapitulate briefly, the three main points are these…
recapitulate/riːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/
(verb): tóm tắt lạiExample: To recapitulate briefly, the three main points are these…
857
Example: The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
recede/rɪˈsiːd/
(verb): rời xa (ai hoặc một tình thế trước đó)Example: The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
858
Example: her recumbent body
recumbent/rɪˈkʌm.bənt/
(adjective): nằm xuốngExample: her recumbent body
859
Example: an atmosphere redolent of the sea and ships
redolent/ˈred.əl.ənt/
(adjective): làm nhớ lại, làm gợi lạiExample: an atmosphere redolent of the sea and ships
860
Example: a redoubtable leader
redoubtable/rɪˈdaʊtəbl/
(adjective): được kính trọng; đáng sợ, đáng kínhExample: a redoubtable leader
861
Example: We will reimburse any expenses incurred.
reimburse/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs/
(verb): bồi thườngExample: We will reimburse any expenses incurred.
862
Example: to reiterate an argument/a demand/an offer
reiterate/riˈɪtəreɪt/
(verb): lặp lại để nhấn mạnhExample: to reiterate an argument/a demand/an offer
863
Example: remunerative work
remunerative/rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/
(adjective): được trả hậuExample: remunerative work
864
Example: a renegade priest
renegade/ˈrenɪɡeɪd/
(noun): người bội giáo; người phản đảngExample: a renegade priest
865
Example: to replenish food and water supplies
replenish/rɪˈplenɪʃ/
(verb): làm đầyExample: to replenish food and water supplies
866
Example: Her voice reverberated around the hall.
reverberate/rɪˈvɜːbəreɪt/
(verb): dội lại, vang lại nhiều lần (âm thanh); phản chiếu, phản xạ nhiều lần (ánh sáng, sức nóng...)Example: Her voice reverberated around the hall.
867
Example: I'll work till late in the evening, but my weekends are sacrosanct.
sacrosanct/ˈsækrəʊsæŋkt/
(adjective): quan trọng đến nỗi không thể thay đổi hay nghi ngờExample: I'll work till late in the evening, but my weekends are sacrosanct.
868
Example: a sanctimonious voice
sanctimonious/sæŋktɪˈməʊniəs/
(adjective): tỏ ra cao đạoExample: a sanctimonious voice
869
Example: They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects.
sanguine/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
(adjective): lạc quan, đầy hy vọngExample: They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects.
870
Example: There is not a scintilla of truth in what she says.
scintilla/sɪnˈtɪl.ə/
(noun): một lượng rất nhỏ, một chútExample: There is not a scintilla of truth in what she says.
871
Example: He scribbled a note to his sister before leaving.
scribble/ˈskrɪbl/
(verb): viết nhanh và ẩu, hí hoáyExample: He scribbled a note to his sister before leaving.
872
Example: She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
scrutinize/ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/
(verb): xem xét kĩ lưỡngExample: She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
873
Example: The monks secluded themselves from the rest of society.
seclude/sɪˈkluːd/
(verb): tách ai/mình ra khỏi những người khácExample: The monks secluded themselves from the rest of society.
874
Example: The monks secluded themselves from the rest of society.
sinecure/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kjʊər/
(noun): công việc nhàn rỗiExample: The monks secluded themselves from the rest of society.
875
Example: Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of skepticism.
skepticism/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
(noun): sự hoài nghiExample: Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of skepticism.
876
Example: He grew lazy and slovenly in his habits.
slovenly/ˈslʌvənli/
(adjective): cẩu thả, lôi thôiExample: He grew lazy and slovenly in his habits.
877
Example: She wasn't the sophisticate that Jack had imagined her to be.
sophisticate/səˈfɪs.tɪ.kət/
(noun): người thời lưu, người hiểu đời và nắm được xu thế văn hóa xã hộiExample: She wasn't the sophisticate that Jack had imagined her to be.
878
Example: Eve spurned Mark's invitation.
spurn/spɜːn/
(verb): từ chối, hắt hủiExample: Eve spurned Mark's invitation.
879
Example: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.
stipulate/ˈstɪpjəleɪt/
(verb): quy địnhExample: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.
880
Example: her stoic endurance
stoic/ˈstəʊɪk/
(noun): người khắc kỷ (có thể chịu khổ mà không phàn nàn hoặc biểu lộ cảm xúc)Example: her stoic endurance
881
Example: stupendous achievements
stupendous/stjuːˈpendəs/
(adjective): rất lớn hoặc ấn tượng (đặc biệt là khi nhiều hoặc tốt hơn mong đợi)Example: stupendous achievements
882
Example: Troops were called in to subdue the rebels.
subdue/səbˈdjuː/
(verb): chinh phục, khuất phụcExample: Troops were called in to subdue the rebels.
883
Example: She waited nervously for his anger to subside.
subside/səbˈsaɪd/
(verb): giảm bớt, lắng điExample: She waited nervously for his anger to subside.
884
Example: a sultry summer afternoon
sultry/ˈsʌltri/
(adjective): oi bức, ngột ngạtExample: a sultry summer afternoon
885
Example: He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
surpass/səˈpɑːs/
(verb): hơn, vượt quaExample: He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
886
Example: If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.
tantamount/ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
(adjective): đồng nghĩa với, tương đương vớiExample: If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.
887
Example: He had the temerity to call me a liar!
temerity/təˈmerɪti/
(noun): sự táo bạo, bạo gan (thường bị chỉ trích là thô lỗ)Example: He had the temerity to call me a liar!
888
Example: He had the temerity to call me a liar!
temporize/ˈtempəraɪz/
(verb): hoãn quyết định, hoãn trả lời dứt khoát (nhằm tranh thủ thời gian)Example: He had the temerity to call me a liar!
889
Example: They had transgressed the bounds of decency.
transgress/trænzˈɡres/
(verb): vi phạm; vượt quá giới hạn cho phép (đạo đức hoặc pháp luật)Example: They had transgressed the bounds of decency.
890
Example: a tremulous voice
tremulous/ˈtrem.jʊ.ləs/
(adjective): run (vì căng thẳng)Example: a tremulous voice
891
Example: the turgid waters of the Thames
turgid/ˈtɜːdʒɪd/
(adjective): sưng; chứa nhiều nước hơn bình thườngExample: the turgid waters of the Thames
892
Example: No access for unauthorized personnel.
unauthorized/ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/
(adjective): trái phépExample: No access for unauthorized personnel.
893
Example: unbiased advice
unbiased/ʌnˈbaɪəst/
(adjective): công bằng, không thiên vịExample: unbiased advice
894
Example: uncouth laughter
uncouth/ʌnˈkuːθ/
(adjective): thô lỗ, bất lịch sựExample: uncouth laughter
895
Example: an unquenchable desire
unquenchable/ʌnˈkwen.tʃə.bl̩/
(adjective): không đủ đáp ứng, không thể thỏa mãnExample: an unquenchable desire
896
Example: His position had become untenable and he was forced to resign.
untenable/ʌnˈtenəbl/
(adjective): không thể cãi đượcExample: His position had become untenable and he was forced to resign.
897
Example: They will be unveiling their new models at the Motor Show.
unveil/ʌnˈveɪl/
(verb): tuyên bố công khai (kế hoạch, sản phẩm,...)Example: They will be unveiling their new models at the Motor Show.
898
Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
utilize/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/
(verb): sử dụng, tận dụng cái gì cho một mục đíchExample: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
899
Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
vandalize/ˈvændəlaɪz/
(verb): phá hoại (tài sản công cộng)Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
900
Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
vanquish/ˈvæŋ.kwɪʃ/
(verb): đánh bại hoàn toànExample: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.