B1 (Intermediate) Words

1. Primitive

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Primitive (noun), Primarily (adverb)
  • Meaning: Relating to an early stage of development; simple or basic.
  • Contextual Example: Early humans used primitive tools made from stones and bones.
  • Collocations: Primitive society, primitive technology, primitive instincts
  • Vietnamese Definition: Nguyên thủy, thô sơ
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2. Trade

  • Phonemic Sound: /treɪd/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Trader (noun), Trading (noun/adjective)
  • Meaning: The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.
  • Contextual Example: Trade between countries has significantly increased due to globalization.
  • Collocations: International trade, trade agreement, trade balance
  • Vietnamese Definition: Thương mại, giao dịch
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3. Pleasure

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈpleʒ.ər/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Pleasant (adjective), Please (verb), Pleasurable (adjective)
  • Meaning: A feeling of happiness or satisfaction.
  • Contextual Example: She finds great pleasure in painting landscapes.
  • Collocations: Take pleasure in, pleasure trip, pure pleasure
  • Vietnamese Definition: Niềm vui, sự thích thú
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4. Tourism

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Tourist (noun), Touristic (adjective), Tour (verb/noun)
  • Meaning: The business of providing services such as hotels and transport for people traveling for leisure.
  • Contextual Example: Tourism plays a significant role in the economy of tropical countries.
  • Collocations: Mass tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism industry
  • Vietnamese Definition: Du lịch
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5. Industry

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈɪn.də.stri/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Industrial (adjective), Industrialize (verb), Industrialization (noun)
  • Meaning: The production of goods or services in an organized way.
  • Contextual Example: The automobile industry has seen major technological advancements in recent years.
  • Collocations: Manufacturing industry, service industry, heavy industry
  • Vietnamese Definition: Công nghiệp
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6. Economic

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Economy (noun), Economist (noun), Economically (adverb)
  • Meaning: Related to money, trade, and industries of a country or region.
  • Contextual Example: The economic crisis affected millions of businesses worldwide.
  • Collocations: Economic growth, economic downturn, economic development
  • Vietnamese Definition: Kinh tế
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7. Employment

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Employ (verb), Employer (noun), Employee (noun)
  • Meaning: The state of working for someone and being paid for it.
  • Contextual Example: Many people lost their employment due to the pandemic.
  • Collocations: Full employment, job employment, employment opportunities
  • Vietnamese Definition: Việc làm
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8. Region

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈriː.dʒən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Regional (adjective), Regionally (adverb)
  • Meaning: A specific area or part of a country or the world.
  • Contextual Example: The Amazon rainforest is the largest region of its kind on Earth.
  • Collocations: Geographical region, rural region, coastal region
  • Vietnamese Definition: Vùng, khu vực
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9. Government

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Govern (verb), Governor (noun), Governance (noun)
  • Meaning: The group of people who officially control a country or region.
  • Contextual Example: The government passed a new law to improve healthcare services.
  • Collocations: Local government, federal government, government policy
  • Vietnamese Definition: Chính phủ
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10. Transport

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈtræn.spɔːt/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Transportation (noun), Transportable (adjective), Transporter (noun)
  • Meaning: The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
  • Contextual Example: Public transport is an essential service in urban areas.
  • Collocations: Transport system, air transport, means of transport
  • Vietnamese Definition: Giao thông vận tải
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11. Investment

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Invest (verb), Investor (noun), Investing (noun/adjective)
  • Meaning: The act of putting money, time, or effort into something for future benefits.
  • Contextual Example: Foreign investment has boosted the country’s economy.
  • Collocations: Make an investment, financial investment, investment opportunities
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự đầu tư
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12. Measure

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈmeʒ.ər/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Measurement (noun), Measurable (adjective), Measuring (verb)
  • Meaning: To determine the size, amount, or degree of something.
  • Contextual Example: Scientists measure the temperature of the ocean regularly.
  • Collocations: Take measures, safety measures, precise measurement
  • Vietnamese Definition: Đo lường, biện pháp
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13. Commodity

  • Phonemic Sound: /kəˈmɒd.ɪ.ti/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Commodities (plural noun), Commercial (adjective)
  • Meaning: A product or raw material that can be bought or sold.
  • Contextual Example: Oil is one of the world’s most valuable commodities.
  • Collocations: Commodity prices, agricultural commodities, trade commodities
  • Vietnamese Definition: Hàng hóa, mặt hàng
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14. Population

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Populate (verb), Populated (adjective), Population growth (noun)
  • Meaning: The number of people living in a specific area.
  • Contextual Example: The population of the world continues to grow rapidly.
  • Collocations: Population increase, aging population, high population density
  • Vietnamese Definition: Dân số
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15. Domestic

  • Phonemic Sound: /dəˈmes.tɪk/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Domestically (adverb), Domesticity (noun)
  • Meaning: Related to home or within a country rather than foreign.
  • Contextual Example: Domestic flights are usually cheaper than international ones.
  • Collocations: Domestic economy, domestic travel, domestic affairs
  • Vietnamese Definition: Nội địa, trong nước
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16. Wealthy

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈwel.θi/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Wealth (noun), Wealthier (comparative adjective), Wealthiest (superlative adjective)
  • Meaning: Having a large amount of money or valuable possessions.
  • Contextual Example: She became wealthy after launching her successful business.
  • Collocations: Wealthy businessman, wealthy lifestyle, wealthy nations
  • Vietnamese Definition: Giàu có
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17. Services

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈsɜː.vɪsɪz/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Service (noun/verb), Servicing (verb/adjective), Servant (noun)
  • Meaning: Work provided to help people rather than produce goods.
  • Contextual Example: Public services like healthcare and education are essential to society.
  • Collocations: Financial services, customer services, emergency services
  • Vietnamese Definition: Dịch vụ
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B2 (Upper-Intermediate) Words

1. Aristocrats

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈær.ɪ.stə.kræts/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Aristocrat (singular noun), Aristocratic (adjective)
  • Meaning: Wealthy and powerful individuals belonging to a high social class.
  • Contextual Example: During the Roman era, aristocrats had lavish estates outside the city.
  • Collocations: Rich aristocrats, noble aristocrats, ruling aristocrats
  • Vietnamese Definition: Giới quý tộc
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2. Migration

  • Phonemic Sound: /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Migrate (verb), Migrant (noun), Migratory (adjective)
  • Meaning: The movement of people or animals from one place to another.
  • Contextual Example: Seasonal migration of birds occurs due to changes in temperature.
  • Collocations: Mass migration, human migration, migration patterns
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự di cư
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3. Conviction

  • Phonemic Sound: /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Convince (verb), Convincing (adjective), Convicted (adjective)
  • Meaning: A strong belief or opinion; also refers to a legal decision that someone is guilty.
  • Contextual Example: She spoke with conviction about the need for climate action.
  • Collocations: Firm conviction, deep conviction, hold a conviction
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự tin chắc; sự kết án
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4. Expansion

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Expand (verb), Expanding (adjective), Expansive (adjective)
  • Meaning: The process of increasing in size, number, or importance.
  • Contextual Example: The company’s expansion into new markets boosted profits.
  • Collocations: Rapid expansion, business expansion, territorial expansion
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự mở rộng
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5. Capital

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Capitalism (noun), Capitalist (noun/adjective)
  • Meaning: Money or assets used for investment; also refers to the main city of a country.
  • Contextual Example: Foreign capital investment supports economic growth in developing nations.
  • Collocations: Venture capital, capital investment, human capital
  • Vietnamese Definition: Vốn; thủ đô
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6. Attractions

  • Phonemic Sound: /əˈtræk.ʃənz/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Attract (verb), Attractive (adjective), Attracted (verb)
  • Meaning: Places or events that interest and entertain people, often visited by tourists.
  • Contextual Example: London has many famous attractions, including the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
  • Collocations: Tourist attractions, local attractions, major attractions
  • Vietnamese Definition: Điểm tham quan, điểm hấp dẫn
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7. Facilities

  • Phonemic Sound: /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Facilitate (verb), Facility (singular noun)
  • Meaning: Buildings, services, or equipment provided for specific purposes.
  • Contextual Example: The hotel offers modern facilities, including a gym and swimming pool.
  • Collocations: Public facilities, sports facilities, educational facilities
  • Vietnamese Definition: Cơ sở vật chất, tiện nghi
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8. Enterprise

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈen.tə.praɪz/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Entrepreneur (noun), Enterprising (adjective)
  • Meaning: A business or organization, especially one requiring initiative and risk-taking.
  • Contextual Example: His startup enterprise became a major player in the tech industry.
  • Collocations: Private enterprise, business enterprise, joint enterprise
  • Vietnamese Definition: Doanh nghiệp, công ty
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9. Institutionalised

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl.aɪzd/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Institution (noun), Institutional (adjective), Institutionalization (noun)
  • Meaning: Made an established part of a system or society.
  • Contextual Example: Education has become an institutionalised part of modern society.
  • Collocations: Institutionalised learning, institutionalised system, institutionalised racism
  • Vietnamese Definition: Được thể chế hóa, hợp thức hóa
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10. Contribution

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Contribute (verb), Contributor (noun), Contributory (adjective)
  • Meaning: Something given or done to help or improve something.
  • Contextual Example: Her contribution to medical research saved many lives.
  • Collocations: Make a contribution, significant contribution, financial contribution
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự đóng góp, cống hiến
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11. Credible

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈkred.ɪ.bl̩/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Credibility (noun), Incredibly (adverb), Incredible (adjective)
  • Meaning: Able to be trusted or believed; reliable.
  • Contextual Example: She provided credible sources to support her argument in the debate.
  • Collocations: Credible evidence, credible witness, credible explanation
  • Vietnamese Definition: Đáng tin cậy
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12. Amorphous

  • Phonemic Sound: /əˈmɔː.fəs/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Amorphously (adverb), Amorphousness (noun)
  • Meaning: Without a clear shape or structure; vague.
  • Contextual Example: The concept of happiness is often amorphous and hard to define.
  • Collocations: Amorphous substance, amorphous idea, amorphous structure
  • Vietnamese Definition: Không có hình dạng nhất định
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13. Fragmentation

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Fragment (noun/verb), Fragmented (adjective), Fragmentary (adjective)
  • Meaning: The process of breaking into smaller parts.
  • Contextual Example: The fragmentation of the company led to inefficiencies in production.
  • Collocations: Market fragmentation, social fragmentation, political fragmentation
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự phân mảnh
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14. Estimate

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Estimated (adjective), Estimation (noun)
  • Meaning: To make an approximate judgment or calculation about something.
  • Contextual Example: Scientists estimate that the universe is over 13 billion years old.
  • Collocations: Make an estimate, rough estimate, estimate costs
  • Vietnamese Definition: Dự đoán, ước tính
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15. Escape

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪˈskeɪp/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Escapism (noun), Escapist (adjective/noun)
  • Meaning: To get away from a place or a situation, especially one that is dangerous or unpleasant.
  • Contextual Example: She managed to escape the stressful routine of city life by traveling.
  • Collocations: Escape route, make an escape, escape reality
  • Vietnamese Definition: Trốn thoát, chạy trốn
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16. Opportunity

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Opportunistic (adjective), Opportunist (noun)
  • Meaning: A chance to do something or achieve something.
  • Contextual Example: Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn about different cultures.
  • Collocations: Golden opportunity, career opportunity, seize an opportunity
  • Vietnamese Definition: Cơ hội
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17. Concern

  • Phonemic Sound: /kənˈsɜːn/
  • Word Form: Noun, Verb
  • Word Family: Concerned (adjective), Concerning (preposition)
  • Meaning: A feeling of worry, interest, or care about something.
  • Contextual Example: The rise in pollution is a serious concern for environmentalists.
  • Collocations: Express concern, growing concern, concern for safety
  • Vietnamese Definition: Mối quan tâm, sự lo ngại
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18. Relatively

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/
  • Word Form: Adverb
  • Word Family: Relative (adjective), Relativity (noun)
  • Meaning: In comparison with something else; to a certain degree.
  • Contextual Example: The new method is relatively easy compared to the old process.
  • Collocations: Relatively simple, relatively small, relatively new
  • Vietnamese Definition: Tương đối
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19. Subsequent

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Subsequently (adverb), Sequence (noun)
  • Meaning: Coming after something else in time or order.
  • Contextual Example: The hurricane and the subsequent flooding caused massive damage.
  • Collocations: Subsequent events, subsequent developments, subsequent investigations
  • Vietnamese Definition: Tiếp theo, xảy ra sau đó
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20. Development

  • Phonemic Sound: /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Develop (verb), Developer (noun), Developmental (adjective)
  • Meaning: The process of growth, improvement, or progress.
  • Contextual Example: The rapid development of technology has changed the way we live.
  • Collocations: Economic development, urban development, personal development
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự phát triển
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21. Availability

  • Phonemic Sound: /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Available (adjective), Unavailable (adjective)
  • Meaning: The fact that something can be used, reached, or obtained.
  • Contextual Example: The availability of clean drinking water is a major concern in some countries.
  • Collocations: Limited availability, high availability, check availability
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự có sẵn, khả dụng
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22. Signalled

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈsɪɡ.nəld/
  • Word Form: Verb (Past tense of signal)
  • Word Family: Signal (noun/verb), Signaling (noun), Signaler (noun)
  • Meaning: To indicate or show something through an action, sound, or movement.
  • Contextual Example: The flashing lights signalled that the train was arriving.
  • Collocations: Signalled danger, signalled approval, signalled change
  • Vietnamese Definition: Báo hiệu, ra dấu
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C1 (Advanced) Words

1. Traversing

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈtræv.ɜː.sɪŋ/
  • Word Form: Verb (Present participle of traverse)
  • Word Family: Traverse (verb/noun), Traversed (past tense), Traversable (adjective)
  • Meaning: To travel across or through an area, often with difficulty.
  • Contextual Example: The explorers spent months traversing the harsh desert landscape.
  • Collocations: Traversing mountains, traversing obstacles, traversing the sea
  • Vietnamese Definition: Đi qua, vượt qua
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2. Afforded

  • Phonemic Sound: /əˈfɔː.dɪd/
  • Word Form: Verb (Past tense of afford)
  • Word Family: Afford (verb), Affordable (adjective), Affordability (noun)
  • Meaning: To provide or allow something; to be able to buy or do something.
  • Contextual Example: The new scholarship afforded students the opportunity to study abroad.
  • Collocations: Afforded opportunity, afford a luxury, afford expenses
  • Vietnamese Definition: Cung cấp, có thể chi trả
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3. Unrecognised

  • Phonemic Sound: /ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Recognise (verb), Recognition (noun), Recognisable (adjective)
  • Meaning: Not acknowledged or officially noticed.
  • Contextual Example: His contributions to science remained unrecognised for many years.
  • Collocations: Unrecognised talent, unrecognised efforts, unrecognised achievements
  • Vietnamese Definition: Không được công nhận
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4. Proliferation

  • Phonemic Sound: /prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Proliferate (verb), Proliferating (adjective), Proliferative (adjective)
  • Meaning: A rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
  • Contextual Example: The proliferation of social media has changed global communication.
  • Collocations: Proliferation of technology, nuclear proliferation, rapid proliferation
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự sinh sôi, sự phát triển nhanh
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5. Significantly

  • Phonemic Sound: /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/
  • Word Form: Adverb
  • Word Family: Significant (adjective), Significance (noun), Insignificant (adjective)
  • Meaning: To a large or noticeable degree.
  • Contextual Example: Global temperatures have risen significantly over the past century.
  • Collocations: Significantly increase, significantly reduce, significantly impact
  • Vietnamese Definition: Một cách đáng kể
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6. Profound

  • Phonemic Sound: /prəˈfaʊnd/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Profundity (noun), Profoundly (adverb)
  • Meaning: Deep or intense in thought, feeling, or effect.
  • Contextual Example: The speaker shared a profound insight into human psychology.
  • Collocations: Profound impact, profound understanding, profound change
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sâu sắc, uyên thâm
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7. Educative

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈedʒ.ʊ.kə.tɪv/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Educate (verb), Education (noun), Educational (adjective)
  • Meaning: Providing knowledge or instruction.
  • Contextual Example: The program was highly educative and helped students understand global issues.
  • Collocations: Educative experience, educative purpose, educative role
  • Vietnamese Definition: Có tính giáo dục
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8. Obscured

  • Phonemic Sound: /əbˈskjʊəd/
  • Word Form: Verb (Past tense of obscure)
  • Word Family: Obscure (adjective), Obscuring (verb), Obscurity (noun)
  • Meaning: Hidden or made unclear.
  • Contextual Example: Heavy fog obscured the view of the mountains.
  • Collocations: Obscured vision, obscured details, obscured reality
  • Vietnamese Definition: Bị che khuất
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9. Overlooked

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊkt/
  • Word Form: Verb (Past tense of overlook)
  • Word Family: Overlook (verb), Overlooking (adjective)
  • Meaning: Failed to notice or consider.
  • Contextual Example: Her contributions were often overlooked despite her hard work.
  • Collocations: Overlooked detail, overlooked factor, overlooked opportunity
  • Vietnamese Definition: Bị bỏ qua, không được chú ý
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10. Excess

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪkˈses/
  • Word Form: Noun, Adjective
  • Word Family: Excessive (adjective), Excessively (adverb)
  • Meaning: An amount that is more than necessary or reasonable.
  • Contextual Example: Eating in excess can lead to health problems.
  • Collocations: Excess weight, excess spending, excess capacity
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự dư thừa, quá mức
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11. Diversity

  • Phonemic Sound: /daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Diverse (adjective), Diversify (verb), Diversification (noun)
  • Meaning: A range of different things or people, often related to race, culture, or ideas.
  • Contextual Example: The company values diversity and hires employees from various backgrounds.
  • Collocations: Cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, workforce diversity
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự đa dạng
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12. Major

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
  • Word Form: Adjective, Noun
  • Word Family: Majority (noun), Majorly (adverb)
  • Meaning: Very large, important, or significant in impact.
  • Contextual Example: Climate change is a major issue facing the world today.
  • Collocations: Major decision, major breakthrough, major role
  • Vietnamese Definition: Lớn, chủ yếu
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13. Phenomenon

  • Phonemic Sound: /fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Phenomenal (adjective)
  • Meaning: An observable event or occurrence, often remarkable or unusual.
  • Contextual Example: The rise of electric cars has become a global phenomenon.
  • Collocations: Natural phenomenon, social phenomenon, rare phenomenon
  • Vietnamese Definition: Hiện tượng
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14. Commodities

  • Phonemic Sound: /kəˈmɒd.ɪ.tiz/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Commodity (singular noun), Commercial (adjective)
  • Meaning: Basic products or materials that can be bought and sold, like oil or wheat.
  • Contextual Example: Gold and silver are valuable commodities in global trade.
  • Collocations: Agricultural commodities, trade commodities, commodity prices
  • Vietnamese Definition: Hàng hóa, mặt hàng
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15. Measured

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈmeʒ.əd/
  • Word Form: Adjective, Verb (Past tense of measure)
  • Word Family: Measure (verb/noun), Measurement (noun), Measurable (adjective)
  • Meaning: Carefully considered or controlled; determined by an instrument.
  • Contextual Example: The scientist took a measured approach when analyzing the results.
  • Collocations: Measured response, measured progress, precisely measured
  • Vietnamese Definition: Được đo lường, có cân nhắc
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16. Statistical

  • Phonemic Sound: /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Statistics (noun), Statistician (noun)
  • Meaning: Related to numbers and data analysis.
  • Contextual Example: The statistical report showed an increase in unemployment rates.
  • Collocations: Statistical analysis, statistical data, statistical model
  • Vietnamese Definition: Thuộc về số liệu thống kê
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17. Measurement

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Measure (verb/noun), Measured (adjective), Measurable (adjective)
  • Meaning: The act or process of determining the size, length, or amount of something.
  • Contextual Example: Accurate measurement is essential in engineering.
  • Collocations: Exact measurement, height measurement, measurement error
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự đo lường
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C2 (Proficient) Words

1. Historians

  • Phonemic Sound: /hɪˈstɔː.ri.ənz/
  • Word Form: Noun (Plural)
  • Word Family: Historian (singular noun), Historical (adjective), Historically (adverb)
  • Meaning: People who study or write about history.
  • Contextual Example: Historians have debated the causes of World War I for decades.
  • Collocations: Famous historians, respected historians, historians argue
  • Vietnamese Definition: Các nhà sử học
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2. Phenomenon

  • Phonemic Sound: /fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Phenomenal (adjective)
  • Meaning: An observed occurrence, often unusual or remarkable.
  • Contextual Example: The rise of artificial intelligence has become a worldwide phenomenon.
  • Collocations: Natural phenomenon, scientific phenomenon, rare phenomenon
  • Vietnamese Definition: Hiện tượng
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3. Advent

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈæd.vent/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: None (Used as a noun)
  • Meaning: The arrival or beginning of something significant.
  • Contextual Example: The advent of the internet revolutionized communication worldwide.
  • Collocations: Advent of technology, advent of social media, advent of automation
  • Vietnamese Definition: Sự xuất hiện, sự khởi đầu
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4. Institutionalised

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl.aɪzd/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Institution (noun), Institutional (adjective), Institutionalization (noun)
  • Meaning: Established as a formal part of a system or society.
  • Contextual Example: Democracy is an institutionalised form of governance in many nations.
  • Collocations: Institutionalised corruption, institutionalised education, institutionalised norms
  • Vietnamese Definition: Được thể chế hóa
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5. Extent

  • Phonemic Sound: /ɪkˈstent/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Extensive (adjective), Extensively (adverb), Extend (verb)
  • Meaning: The degree or amount of something.
  • Contextual Example: The extent of climate change’s impact is still being studied.
  • Collocations: To some extent, large extent, extent of damage
  • Vietnamese Definition: Mức độ, phạm vi
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6. Reliable

  • Phonemic Sound: /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Reliability (noun), Reliably (adverb)
  • Meaning: Able to be trusted or consistently correct.
  • Contextual Example: Reliable sources are essential for accurate news reporting.
  • Collocations: Reliable data, reliable supplier, reliable method
  • Vietnamese Definition: Đáng tin cậy
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7. Definition

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
  • Word Form: Noun
  • Word Family: Define (verb), Defined (adjective), Definitive (adjective)
  • Meaning: An explanation of a word or concept.
  • Contextual Example: The definition of success varies from person to person.
  • Collocations: Clear definition, precise definition, dictionary definition
  • Vietnamese Definition: Định nghĩa
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8. Valid

  • Phonemic Sound: /ˈvæl.ɪd/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Validate (verb), Validation (noun), Validity (noun)
  • Meaning: Based on truth or reason; acceptable.
  • Contextual Example: You need a valid passport to enter the country.
  • Collocations: Valid argument, valid point, valid reason
  • Vietnamese Definition: Hợp lệ, có giá trị
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9. Precise

  • Phonemic Sound: /prɪˈsaɪs/
  • Word Form: Adjective
  • Word Family: Precision (noun), Precisely (adverb), Imprecise (adjective)
  • Meaning: Exact and accurate.
  • Contextual Example: Scientists require precise measurements for accurate results.
  • Collocations: Precise definition, precise location, precise timing
  • Vietnamese Definition: Chính xác
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