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Tổng hợp từ vựng tiếng Anh C2

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Aberration (n)

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

Deviation from the norm

Sự khác thường

The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration from the norm.

Abhor (v)

/əbˈhɔːr/

To detest vehemently

Ghê tởm, căm ghét

She abhors any form of cruelty towards animals.

Abstruse (adj)

/æbˈstruːs/

Difficult to understand

Khó hiểu

The professor’s lectures were so abstruse that students struggled to grasp the concepts.

Acquiesce (v)

/ˌækwiˈes/

To agree reluctantly but without protest

Đồng ý miễn cưỡng

Despite his reservations, he acquiesced to the board’s decision.

Adulation (n)

/ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/

Excessive admiration or praise

Sự nịnh hót, sự tán tụng

The actor was uncomfortable with the adulation from his fans.

Alacrity (n)

/əˈlækrəti/

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Sự sốt sắng, sự nhanh nhảu

She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Ameliorate (v)

/əˈmiːljəˌreɪt/

To make better

Cải thiện

Measures were taken to ameliorate the conditions of the refugees.

Antipathy (n)

/ænˈtɪpəθi/

Deep-seated feeling of aversion

Sự ác cảm

His antipathy towards authority figures was well known.

Assiduous (adj)

/əˈsɪdjuəs/

Showing great care and perseverance

Siêng năng, cần mẫn

Her assiduous efforts in the project earned her a promotion.

Benevolent (adj)

/bəˈnev.əl.ənt/

Well-meaning and kindly

Nhân từ, tốt bụng

The benevolent gentleman donated a large sum to charity.

Belligerent (adj)

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

Hostile and aggressive

Hiếu chiến, thù địch

His belligerent attitude made negotiations difficult.

Bequeath (v)

/bɪˈkwiːð/

To leave to someone in a will

Để lại (bằng di chúc)

She bequeathed her collection of paintings to the museum.

Blatant (adj)

/ˈbleɪ.tənt/

Obvious and unsubtle

Rành rành, hiển nhiên

His blatant disregard for the rules was shocking.

Boisterous (adj)

/ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs/

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful

Náo nhiệt, huyên náo

The boisterous children played in the park all afternoon.

Bolster (v)

/ˈbəʊl.stər/

To support or strengthen

Ủng hộ, củng cố

She needed to bolster her confidence before the big presentation.

Brevity (n)

/ˈbrev.ə.ti/

Concise and exact use of words

Sự ngắn gọn

The brevity of the speech made it powerful and memorable.

Burgeoning (adj)

/ˈbɜː.dʒən.ɪŋ/

Growing or expanding rapidly

Đang phát triển nhanh

The burgeoning tech industry has created many job opportunities.

Buoyant (adj)

/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/

Cheerful and optimistic

Vui vẻ, lạc quan

Despite the economic downturn, the market remained buoyant.

Bungle (v)

/ˈbʌŋ.ɡəl/

To carry out a task clumsily

Làm hỏng việc

They bungled the investigation from the start.

Cacophony (n)

/kəˈkɒf.ə.ni/

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Âm thanh chói tai, tạp âm

The cacophony in the crowded classroom made it hard to concentrate.

Capricious (adj)

/kəˈprɪʃ.əs/

Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

Thất thường

Her capricious nature makes her difficult to work with.

Clandestine (adj)

/klænˈdes.tɪn/

Kept secret or done secretly

Bí mật, giấu giếm

They held a clandestine meeting to discuss the confidential matter.

Coerce (v)

/kəʊˈɜːs/

To force someone to do something

Ép buộc

The dictator used fear to coerce the people into obedience.

Conundrum (n)

/kəˈnʌn.drəm/

A confusing and difficult problem

Vấn đề nan giải

The new regulations have created a conundrum for the administration.

Convivial (adj)

/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/

Friendly and lively

Thân thiện, vui vẻ

She was known for her convivial personality and excellent hospitality.

Credulous (adj)

/ˈkredʒ.ə.ləs/

Too ready to believe things

Nhẹ dạ, cả tin

The credulous audience believed every word of the magician's story.

Cursory (adj)

/ˈkɜː.sər.i/

Hasty and not thorough

Lướt qua, không kỹ lưỡng

He gave the report a cursory glance before the meeting.

Cynical (adj)

/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

Believing people are motivated by self-interest

Hoài nghi, hay chỉ trích

She has a cynical view of politicians and their promises.

Capitulate (v)

/kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/

To surrender under agreed conditions

Đầu hàng

After several weeks of fighting, the rebels capitulated to the government's forces.

Debilitate (v)

/dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/

To weaken

Làm suy yếu

The disease can debilitate even the healthiest of athletes.

Decipher (v)

/dɪˈsaɪ.fər/

To decode or make out

Giải mã

It took experts weeks to decipher the ancient manuscript.

Deference (n)

/ˈdef.ər.əns/

Respectful submission

Sự tôn trọng

In deference to her wishes, they postponed the meeting.

Delineate (v)

/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/

To describe or portray precisely

Mô tả chi tiết

The document delineates your rights and responsibilities.

Demure (adj)

/dɪˈmjʊər/

Modest and reserved

Nghiêm trang, kín đáo

She gave him a demure smile as he greeted her.

Derogatory (adj)

/dɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Xúc phạm, miệt thị

He made a derogatory remark about her appearance.

Despondent (adj)

/dɪˈspɒn.dənt/

In low spirits from loss of hope

Nản lòng, thất vọng

She felt despondent after hearing the bad news.

Detrimental (adj)

/ˌdetrɪˈmentəl/

Harmful, damaging

Gây hại, bất lợi

The new policy could have detrimental effects on the economy.

Discernible (adj)

/dɪˈsɜː.nə.bəl/

Perceptible

Có thể nhận thức được, có thể thấy được

There is no discernible difference between the two products.

Disseminate (v)

/dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/

To spread widely

Phổ biến, truyền bá

The organization aims to disseminate information about climate change.

Ebullient (adj)

/ɪˈbʊl.i.ənt/

Cheerful and full of energy

Sôi nổi, bồng bột

Her ebullient personality made her very popular at social gatherings.

Efficacious (adj)

/ˌef.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

Effective, producing desired results

Hiệu quả

The treatment was both efficacious and safe.

Egregious (adj)

/ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/

Outstandingly bad, shocking

Quá tệ hại

The student's egregious behavior caused him to be expelled.

Elucidate (v)

/ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/

To make clear, explain

Làm sáng tỏ

The professor elucidated the complex theory to the students.

Emaciated (adj)

/ɪˈmeɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/

Abnormally thin or weak

Hốc hác, tiều tụy

The emaciated prisoners were given food and medical care.

Emulate (v)

/ˈem.jə.leɪt/

To imitate, match or surpass

Bắt chước, tranh đua

She hopes to emulate her sister's academic success.

Ephemeral (adj)

/ɪˈfem.ər.əl/

Lasting a very short time

Ngắn ngủi, phù du

The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

Exacerbate (v)

/ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/

To make worse

Làm trầm trọng thêm

The new law only exacerbates the problem of economic inequality.

Facetious (adj)

/fəˈsiː.ʃəs/

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

Khôi hài, không nghiêm túc với các chủ đề nghiêm túc

His facetious remarks were not appreciated during the serious meeting.

Fallacious (adj)

/fəˈleɪ.ʃəs/

Based on a mistaken belief

Sai lầm, ảo tưởng

His argument was fallacious and easily debunked.

Fastidious (adj)

/fæˈstɪd.i.əs/

Very attentive to detail

Khó tính, kén chọn

She was fastidious about keeping her house clean.

Fluctuate (v)

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

To change continually

Dao động, biến động

The stock market fluctuates daily.

Forlorn (adj)

/fəˈlɔːn/

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely

Cô đơn, tuyệt vọng

The forlorn child sat on the steps waiting for her parents.

Fortuitous (adj)

/fɔːˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs/

Happening by chance, often lucky

Tình cờ, may mắn

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

Furtive (adj)

/ˈfɜː.tɪv/

Attempting to avoid notice or attention

Lén lút, bí mật

He gave a furtive glance at the answer sheet on his neighbor's desk.

Garrulous (adj)

/ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Excessively talkative

Nói nhiều, lắm mồm

The garrulous neighbor often kept us up late with his stories.

Gratuitous (adj)

/ɡrəˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs/

Unnecessary, uncalled for

Không cần thiết, thừa thãi

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

Glean (v)

/ɡliːn/

To collect information bit by bit

Lượm lặt, thu thập

She gleaned information from various sources for her research.

Grandiose (adj)

/ˈɡræn.di.əʊs/

Impressive and imposing in appearance or style

Hào nhoáng, tráng lệ

The grandiose architecture of the palace was stunning.

Guile (n)

/ɡaɪl/

Deceit or trickery

Sự lừa dối, mưu mô

He used guile to gain the upper hand in the negotiations.

Germane (adj)

/dʒɜːˈmeɪn/

Relevant and appropriate

Liên quan, thích hợp

Her comments were not germane to the topic of the discussion.

Grueling (adj)

/ˈɡruː.əl.ɪŋ/

Extremely tiring and demanding

Mệt mỏi, cực nhọc

The marathon was a grueling test of endurance.

Gallant (adj)

/ˈɡæl.ənt/

Brave, spirited

Dũng cảm, hào hiệp

The gallant soldier received a medal for his bravery.

Grotesque (adj)

/ɡrəʊˈtesk/

Comically or repulsively ugly

Quái dị, kỳ quái

The grotesque figure in the painting was unsettling.

Hackneyed (adj)

/ˈhæk.nid/

Overused and unoriginal

Cũ rích, sáo rỗng

The phrase "thinking outside the box" has become hackneyed.

Harangue (v)

/həˈræŋ/

A lengthy and aggressive speech

Diễn thuyết dài dòng, hùng hồn

The politician gave a harangue about the need for reform.

Hedonistic (adj)

/ˌhiː.dəˈnɪs.tɪk/

Pursuing pleasure as the highest good

Chủ nghĩa khoái lạc

His hedonistic lifestyle was focused on indulging in pleasures.

Heretic (n)

/ˈher.ə.tɪk/

A person holding religious beliefs opposed to the official doctrine

Kẻ dị giáo, người có quan điểm trái ngược

The heretic was excommunicated for his controversial views.

Histrionic (adj)

/ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪk/

Overly theatrical or dramatic

Cường điệu, kịch tính

Her histrionic reactions were not taken seriously.

Hypothetical (adj)

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/

Based on an assumption or theory

Giả thuyết

The discussion was based on a hypothetical scenario.

Hallowed (adj)

/ˈhæl.əʊd/

Regarded as holy or sacred

Linh thiêng, được tôn kính

The old church is hallowed by years of religious ceremonies.

Ineffable (adj)

/ɪˈnef.ə.bəl/

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Không thể diễn tả bằng lời

The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was ineffable.

Infallible (adj)

/ɪnˈfæl.ə.bəl/

Incapable of making mistakes

Không thể sai lầm

He was considered infallible in his knowledge of ancient history.

Inexorable (adj)

/ɪˈnek.sər.ə.bəl/

Impossible to stop or prevent

Không thể cưỡng lại

The inexorable advance of technology has changed our lives.

Insidious (adj)

/ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/

Proceeding in a subtle way with harmful effects

Xảo quyệt, âm thầm

The insidious effects of the drug were not immediately apparent.

Incisive (adj)

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/

Sharp and focused, especially in thought or analysis

Sắc bén, rõ ràng

Her incisive remarks cut through the confusion and clarified the issue.

Ignominious (adj)

/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

Deserving or causing public disgrace

Ô nhục, đáng xấu hổ

The defeat was an ignominious end to their otherwise successful campaign.

Intransigent (adj)

/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

Unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something

Không nhượng bộ, cứng đầu

The negotiations failed due to the intransigent positions of both parties.

Jeopardize (v)

/ˈdʒep.ə.daɪz/

To put something in danger

Gây nguy hiểm, đe dọa

The company's decision to cut corners could jeopardize safety.

Juxtapose (v)

/ˌdʒʌk.stəˈpəʊz/

To place side by side for comparison

Đặt cạnh nhau để so sánh

The artist juxtaposed modern and classical elements in the painting.

Jocund (adj)

/ˈdʒɒk.ənd/

Cheerful and lighthearted

Vui vẻ, vui nhộn

Her jocund personality made her a favorite at parties.

Judicious (adj)

/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/

Showing good judgment

Sáng suốt, khôn ngoan

The judge's judicious comments helped clarify the complex case.

Jostle (v)

/ˈdʒɒs.əl/

To push, shove, or bump against

Xô đẩy, chen lấn

The crowd jostled for a better view of the parade.

Kinetic (adj)

/kɪˈnet.ɪk/

Relating to motion

Động lực, liên quan đến chuyển động

The kinetic energy of the moving car was substantial.

Kooky (adj)

/ˈkuː.ki/

Unconventional and slightly strange

Kỳ quặc, lạ lùng

His kooky behavior made him stand out at the party.

Knack (n)

/næk/

A special skill or ability

Khéo tay, tài năng

She has a knack for solving complex puzzles quickly.

Lament (v)

/ləˈment/

To express sorrow or regret

Than vãn, tiếc nuối

The poet lamented the loss of his beloved city.

Laud (v)

/lɔːd/

To praise highly

Khen ngợi

The critics lauded the new film for its innovative storyline.

Lucid (adj)

/ˈluː.sɪd/

Clear and easy to understand

Rõ ràng, minh bạch

The professor gave a lucid explanation of the complex theory.

Lethargic (adj)

/ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/

Feeling sluggish or lacking energy

Uể oải, lờ đờ

After the long meeting, everyone felt lethargic.

Languish (v)

/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

To become weak or feeble

Yếu ớt, héo úa

The company began to languish after the sudden departure of its CEO.

Lacerate (v)

/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

To tear or cut roughly

Xé rách, làm rách

The storm lacerated the sails of the boat.

Lurk (v)

/lɜːk/

To remain hidden while waiting to ambush

Rình rập, ẩn nấp

The cat lurked behind the bushes, waiting for a chance to pounce.

Loathe (v)

/ləʊð/

To feel intense dislike or disgust

Ghét cay ghét đắng

She loathes the idea of working on weekends.

Magnanimous (adj)

/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Very generous or forgiving

Rộng lượng, bao dung

She was magnanimous in victory, congratulating her opponents.

Meticulous (adj)

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Showing great attention to detail

Tỉ mỉ, cẩn thận

Her meticulous notes were crucial for the research.

Malleable (adj)

/ˈmæl.i.ə.bəl/

Capable of being shaped or influenced

Dễ uốn nắn, dễ thay đổi

The material is malleable and can be shaped into different forms.

Mitigate (v)

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To make less severe or painful

Giảm nhẹ, làm giảm bớt

Measures are being taken to mitigate the impact of the storm.

Mirth (n)

/mɜːθ/

Great joy, amusement

Niềm vui, sự vui vẻ

The room was filled with mirth as everyone enjoyed the party.

Metamorphosis (n)

/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fəs.ɪs/

A complete change in appearance or character

Sự biến hình, biến hóa

The caterpillar undergoes a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.

Nebulous (adj)

/ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Vague or unclear

Mơ hồ, không rõ ràng

The plan was still nebulous and lacked detailed instructions.

Nonchalant (adj)

/ˌnɒn.ʃəˈlənt/

Appearing calm and relaxed

Thờ ơ, không quan tâm

She remained nonchalant despite the chaos around her.

Nurture (v)

/ˈnɜː.tʃər/

To care for and encourage growth

Nuôi dưỡng, phát triển

It’s important to nurture a child’s creativity from a young age.

Nostalgia (n)

/nɒs’tæl.dʒə/

Longing for the past

Hoài niệm, nhớ lại

Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.

Nefarious (adj)

/nəˈfeə.ri.əs/

Wicked or criminal

Xấu xa, tội lỗi

The detective was on a mission to expose the nefarious activities of the gang.

Nullify (v)

/ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪ/

To make invalid or ineffective

Vô hiệu hóa

The contract was nullified due to a breach of terms.

Noxious (adj)

/ˈnɒk.ʃəs/

Harmful or injurious

Độc hại, có hại

The noxious fumes from the factory were affecting the local residents.

Omnipotent (adj)

/ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

Having unlimited power

Toàn năng, có quyền lực vô hạn

The king was considered omnipotent in his realm.

Ostentatious (adj)

/ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/

Showy or designed to impress

Khoe khoang, phô trương

The billionaire's ostentatious mansion was the talk of the town.

Obfuscate (v)

/ˈɒb.fʌ.skeɪt/

To make something unclear or difficult to understand

Làm khó hiểu, gây khó khăn

The lawyer’s language seemed designed to obfuscate the truth.

Obscure (adj)

/əbˈskjʊər/

Not well known or difficult to understand

Không rõ ràng, mờ mịt

The meaning of the ancient text remained obscure.

Oblivious (adj)

/əˈblɪv.i.əs/

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one

Không để ý, lơ đễnh

He was oblivious to the fact that everyone was waiting for him.

Perplexed (adj)

/pəˈplekst/

Confused or puzzled

Bối rối, lúng túng

She looked perplexed when she saw the complicated instructions.

Pervasive (adj)

/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/

Spreading widely throughout an area

Tỏa rộng, lan tỏa

The influence of the internet is pervasive in modern society.

Pragmatic (adj)

/præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Thực dụng, thực tế

His pragmatic approach to problem-solving was highly effective.

Ponder (v)

/ˈpɒn.dər/

To think deeply about something

Suy ngẫm, cân nhắc

He pondered over the implications of the new policy.

Profound (adj)

/prəˈfaʊnd/

Very great or intense

Sâu sắc, thâm thúy

The speaker’s profound words had a lasting impact on the audience.

Placate (v)

/pləˈkeɪt/

To make someone less angry or hostile

Xoa dịu, làm nguôi

The manager tried to placate the upset customers with a discount.

Pernicious (adj)

/pəˈnɪʃ.əs/

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Độc hại, gây tổn hại

The pernicious effects of the drug were not immediately obvious.

Pinnacle (n)

/ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/

The highest point or level

Đỉnh cao, điểm cao nhất

Winning the award was the pinnacle of his career.

Quandary (n)

/ˈkwɒn.dri/

A state of uncertainty or confusion

Tình trạng bối rối

She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer.

Quell (v)

/kwel/

To put an end to something, typically by the use of force

Dẹp yên, làm ngừng lại

The police were called in to quell the riot.

Quaint (adj)

/kweɪnt/

Charming in an old-fashioned way

Lạ mắt, cổ kính

The quaint village was popular with tourists.

Quiescent (adj)

/kwɪˈes.ənt/

In a state of inactivity or rest

Yên tĩnh, không hoạt động

The volcano has been quiescent for decades.

Quixotic (adj)

/kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪk/

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic

Mơ mộng, viển vông

His quixotic plan to save the world was admired but impractical.

Reconcile (v)

/ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

To restore friendly relations

Hòa giải, làm hòa

The two sides managed to reconcile their differences.

Resilient (adj)

/rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions

Kiên cường, vực dậy được

The community showed its resilience after the natural disaster.

Revoke (v)

/rɪˈvəʊk/

To officially cancel something

Hủy bỏ, thu hồi

His driving license was revoked due to repeated offenses.

Reckless (adj)

/ˈrek.ləs/

Careless and without caution

Liều lĩnh, thiếu cẩn thận

His reckless behavior led to a serious accident.

Rigorous (adj)

/ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

Thorough and accurate

Chính xác, nghiêm ngặt

The research was conducted with rigorous attention to detail.

Rejuvenate (v)

/rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/

To make something look or feel younger or fresher

Trẻ hóa, làm mới

The spa treatment rejuvenated her skin.

Render (v)

/ˈren.dər/

To cause someone or something to be in a particular state

Gây ra, tạo ra 

His rudeness rendered me speechless.

Relinquish (v)

/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/

To give up or let go of something

Từ bỏ, buông bỏ trách nhiệm

She decided to relinquish her role in the committee.

Scrutinize (v)

/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

To examine closely and critically

Xem xét kỹ lưỡng

The auditor scrutinized the financial statements for discrepancies.

Substantiate (v)

/səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/

To provide evidence to support or prove

Cung cấp bằng chứng, chứng minh

The scientist needed to substantiate her hypothesis with data.

Soporific (adj)

/ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪk/

Causing sleep or drowsiness

Gây buồn ngủ, làm ngủ gật

The lecture was so soporific that many students fell asleep.

Synthesize (v)

/ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

To combine various elements to form a connected whole

Tổng hợp, kết tủa

The researcher synthesized data from multiple studies to draw conclusions.

Subjugate (v)

/ˈsʌb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/

To bring under control or domination

Đè bẹp, chế ngự

The regime sought to subjugate all dissenting voices.

Salient (adj)

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

Most noticeable or important

Nổi bật, đáng chú ý

The salient features of the new policy were discussed in the meeting.

Secede (v)

/sɪˈsiːd/

To withdraw formally from an organization

Rút lui, ly khai, tách ra khỏi

The region decided to secede from the union after a referendum.

Tangible (adj)

/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite

Hữu hình, rõ ràng

The benefits of the project were tangible and easily measured.

Trepidation (n)

/ˌtrep.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

A feeling of fear or anxiety

Lo lắng, sợ hãi

She approached the stage with trepidation before her speech.

Transcend (v)

/trænˈsend/

To rise above or go beyond

Vượt qua, vượt lên

The artist's work transcends cultural boundaries.

Transient (adj)

/ˈtræn.zi.ənt/

Lasting only for a short time

Tạm thời, ngắn hạn

The transient nature of the job made it difficult to plan long-term.

Tenuous (adj)

/ˈten.juː.əs/

Very weak or slight

Mỏng manh, yếu ớt

The connection between the two theories was tenuous at best.

Temperament (n)

/ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

A person's characteristic mood or behavior

Tính cách, khí chất

Her calm temperament made her a great mediator in conflicts.

Taciturn (adj)

/ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/

Reserved or uncommunicative

Ít nói, trầm lặng

The taciturn man rarely spoke about his personal life.

Venerable (adj)

/ˈven.ər.ə.bəl/

Worthy of respect due to age or dignity

Đáng kính, tôn trọng

The venerable professor was admired by students and colleagues alike.

Viable (adj)

/ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/

Capable of working successfully

Có thể thực hiện, khả thi

The new business plan is viable and should be implemented.

Vex (v)

/veks/

To make someone feel annoyed or worried

Làm phiền, gây khó chịu

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents.

Vindicate (v)

/ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

To clear someone of blame or suspicion

Biện hộ, chứng minh

The evidence helped to vindicate the accused man.

Vacillate (v)

/ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪt/

To waver between different opinions or actions

Dao động, phân vân

She vacillated between accepting the job offer and staying in her current position.

Vehement (adj)

/ˈviː.ə.mənt/

Showing strong feeling or intensity

Mãnh liệt, kịch liệt

He gave a vehement speech against the proposed policy.

Vicarious (adj)

/vɪˈkeə.ri.əs/

Experienced through someone else's actions

Thay thế, gián tiếp

She lived vicariously through her children’s adventures.

Veracity (n)

/vəˈræs.ə.ti/

Conformity to facts; accuracy

Sự trung thực, chính xác

The veracity of the statement was questioned by the investigators.

Vestige (n)

/ˈves.tɪdʒ/

A small part or trace of something that once existed

Dấu vết, di tích

The ruins were the last vestige of a once-great civilization.