B1 Vocabulary

1. Passion

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈpæʃən/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: passionate (adjective), passionately (adverb)
• Meaning: A strong feeling of enthusiasm or love for something.
• Contextual Example: Her passion for painting inspires everyone around her.
• Collocation: great passion, passion for learning
• Vietnamese Definition: Niềm đam mê
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2. Joy

• Phonemic Sound: /dʒɔɪ/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: joyful (adjective), joyfully (adverb)
• Meaning: A feeling of great happiness.
• Contextual Example: The children were filled with joy when they saw the playground.
• Collocation: bring joy, feel immense joy
• Vietnamese Definition: Niềm vui
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3. Courage

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: courageous (adjective), courageously (adverb)
• Meaning: The ability to face fear or danger with confidence.
• Contextual Example: She showed great courage by speaking out against injustice.
• Collocation: show courage, need courage
• Vietnamese Definition: Lòng can đảm
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4. Change

• Phonemic Sound: /tʃeɪndʒ/
• Word Form: noun, verb
• Word Family: changing (adjective), changes (plural)
• Meaning: (noun) An act of becoming different; (verb) To make something different.
• Contextual Example: The change in weather surprised everyone.
• Collocation: make a change, significant change
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự thay đổi
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5. Support group

• Phonemic Sound: /səˈpɔːt ɡruːp/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: support (verb/noun)
• Meaning: A group of people who meet to help each other with similar problems.
• Contextual Example: She joined a support group to talk about her experiences.
• Collocation: join a support group
• Vietnamese Definition: Nhóm hỗ trợ
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6. Positive things

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈpɒzətɪv θɪŋz/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: positively (adverb), positivity (noun)
• Meaning: Things or aspects that are good, helpful, or optimistic.
• Contextual Example: It’s important to focus on the positive things in life.
• Collocation: focus on positive things
• Vietnamese Definition: Những điều tích cực
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7. Feelings

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
• Word Form: noun (plural)
• Word Family: feel (verb), feeling (singular)
• Meaning: Emotions or physical sensations.
• Contextual Example: She expressed her feelings about the situation clearly.
• Collocation: deep feelings, express feelings
• Vietnamese Definition: Cảm xúc
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8. Advice

• Phonemic Sound: /ədˈvaɪs/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: advise (verb), advisory (adjective)
• Meaning: Suggestions or recommendations about what someone should do.
• Contextual Example: She gave me some helpful advice about managing stress.
• Collocation: take advice, follow advice
• Vietnamese Definition: Lời khuyên
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9. Rewarding

• Phonemic Sound: /rɪˈwɔː.dɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: reward (noun/verb), rewarded (verb, past tense)
• Meaning: Providing satisfaction or a positive feeling as a result of effort.
• Contextual Example: Helping others can be a deeply rewarding experience.
• Collocation: find something rewarding
• Vietnamese Definition: Đem lại cảm giác hài lòng
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10. Risky situation

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈrɪski ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: risk (noun/verb), risky (adjective)
• Meaning: A condition or event involving danger or uncertainty.
• Contextual Example: Going hiking in bad weather can be a risky situation.
• Collocation: avoid risky situations
• Vietnamese Definition: Tình huống rủi ro
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11. Calm down

• Phonemic Sound: /kɑːm daʊn/
• Word Form: phrasal verb
• Meaning: To relax or make someone feel less anxious.
• Contextual Example: After the argument, he needed time to calm down.
• Collocation: help someone calm down
• Vietnamese Definition: Bình tĩnh
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12. Break (as in “take a break”)

• Phonemic Sound: /breɪk/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: breakable (adjective), breaking (verb, gerund)
• Meaning: A pause or rest from something.
• Contextual Example: After hours of studying, she decided to take a short break.
• Collocation: take a break, deserve a break
• Vietnamese Definition: Nghỉ ngơi
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13. Safe

• Phonemic Sound: /seɪf/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: safety (noun), safely (adverb)
• Meaning: Free from danger or harm.
• Contextual Example: The children were safe inside the house during the storm.
• Collocation: stay safe, feel safe
• Vietnamese Definition: An toàn
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14. Healing

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈhiː.lɪŋ/
• Word Form: noun, adjective
• Word Family: heal (verb), healed (adjective)
• Meaning: The process of becoming healthy or making someone healthy again.
• Contextual Example: The healing process after surgery can take weeks.
• Collocation: healing process, emotional healing
• Vietnamese Definition: Quá trình hồi phục
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15. Embarrassing

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: embarrass (verb), embarrassed (adjective), embarrassment (noun)
• Meaning: Causing someone to feel awkward or uncomfortable.
• Contextual Example: Forgetting his lines during the speech was an embarrassing moment.
• Collocation: find something embarrassing
• Vietnamese Definition: Gây lúng túng, xấu hổ
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🟡 B2 Vocabulary

1. Optimism

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: optimist (noun), optimistic (adjective), optimistically (adverb)
• Meaning: A hopeful attitude about the future or the outcome of something.
• Contextual Example: Her optimism inspired others to stay positive during tough times.
• Collocation: sense of optimism, maintain optimism
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự lạc quan
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2. Character

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈkærəktə/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: characteristic (adjective/noun), characterize (verb)
• Meaning: The combination of qualities or features that make a person unique.
• Contextual Example: Hard work and honesty are important aspects of her character.
• Collocation: build character, strong character
• Vietnamese Definition: Tính cách
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3. Trait

• Phonemic Sound: /treɪt/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: traits (plural)
• Meaning: A specific quality or feature of a person’s personality.
• Contextual Example: Patience is a trait that will benefit you in any profession.
• Collocation: unique trait, personality trait
• Vietnamese Definition: Đặc điểm, phẩm chất
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4. Quality

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈkwɒlɪti/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: qualities (plural)
• Meaning: A distinctive attribute or characteristic of someone or something.
• Contextual Example: Kindness is a quality that I admire in my friends.
• Collocation: unique quality, admirable quality
• Vietnamese Definition: Phẩm chất
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5. Realize your full potential

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈrɪəlaɪz jɔː fʊl pəˈtɛnʃəl/
• Word Form: phrase (verb + noun)
• Meaning: To achieve everything you are capable of.
• Contextual Example: He worked hard in school to realize his full potential.
• Collocation: achieve potential, reach full potential
• Vietnamese Definition: Nhận ra tiềm năng đầy đủ
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6. Outgoing

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: outgoingness (noun)
• Meaning: Friendly and socially confident.
• Contextual Example: His outgoing personality makes him very popular among his peers.
• Collocation: outgoing nature, outgoing person
• Vietnamese Definition: Hòa đồng
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7. Reaction

• Phonemic Sound: /riˈækʃən/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: react (verb), reactive (adjective)
• Meaning: A response to an event, situation, or stimulus.
• Contextual Example: His reaction to the surprise party was priceless.
• Collocation: immediate reaction, emotional reaction
• Vietnamese Definition: Phản ứng
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8. Typical

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈtɪpɪkl/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: typically (adverb), typicality (noun)
• Meaning: Showing the usual characteristics of a group or thing.
• Contextual Example: It was a typical sunny day in the summer.
• Collocation: typical behavior, typical example
• Vietnamese Definition: Điển hình
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9. Cultivating

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
• Word Form: verb (present participle)
• Word Family: cultivate (verb), cultivation (noun)
• Meaning: To develop or improve something through practice and care.
• Contextual Example: Cultivating good habits can lead to a more fulfilling life.
• Collocation: cultivate skills, cultivating relationships
• Vietnamese Definition: Nuôi dưỡng, phát triển
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10. Rehabilitation

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: rehabilitate (verb), rehabilitative (adjective)
• Meaning: The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.
• Contextual Example: After the injury, she underwent months of rehabilitation to regain her mobility.
• Collocation: physical rehabilitation, complete rehabilitation
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự phục hồi chức năng
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11. Favourable outcomes

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl ˈaʊt.kʌmz/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: favor (noun), favorable (adjective)
• Meaning: Results that are positive or beneficial.
• Contextual Example: The project was completed successfully, with many favourable outcomes.
• Collocation: achieve favourable outcomes
• Vietnamese Definition: Kết quả thuận lợi
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12. Judgment

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: judge (verb), judgmental (adjective)
• Meaning: The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
• Contextual Example: Her good judgment helped the team avoid a risky decision.
• Collocation: sound judgment, poor judgment
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự đánh giá, phán xét
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13. Ability

• Phonemic Sound: /əˈbɪləti/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: able (adjective), ably (adverb)
• Meaning: The capacity to do something or perform a skill.
• Contextual Example: His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed everyone.
• Collocation: develop an ability, natural ability
• Vietnamese Definition: Khả năng
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14. Accept (negative feelings)

• Phonemic Sound: /əkˈsept/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: acceptable (adjective), acceptance (noun)
• Meaning: To acknowledge and come to terms with something, even if it is unpleasant.
• Contextual Example: It’s important to accept negative feelings instead of ignoring them.
• Collocation: accept the truth, accept responsibility
• Vietnamese Definition: Chấp nhận
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15. Failure

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈfeɪljə/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: fail (verb), failing (noun/adjective)
• Meaning: The lack of success in achieving a goal.
• Contextual Example: His failure in the exam motivated him to work harder next time.
• Collocation: admit failure, avoid failure
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự thất bại
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16. Goal

• Phonemic Sound: /ɡəʊl/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: goals (plural)
• Meaning: An aim or desired result.
• Contextual Example: Her primary goal is to complete her degree with honors.
• Collocation: set goals, achieve goals
• Vietnamese Definition: Mục tiêu
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17. Documenting

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈdɒk.ju.men.tɪŋ/
• Word Form: verb (present participle)
• Word Family: document (noun/verb), documented (adjective)
• Meaning: To create a record of something by writing it down or capturing it in another way.
• Contextual Example: She spent hours documenting her experiences in a journal.
• Collocation: documenting evidence
• Vietnamese Definition: Ghi lại, tài liệu hóa
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18. Allegations

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
• Word Form: noun (plural)
• Word Family: allege (verb), alleged (adjective)
• Meaning: Accusations that someone has done something wrong, often without proof.
• Contextual Example: The politician denied all allegations of corruption.
• Collocation: serious allegations, deny allegations
• Vietnamese Definition: Cáo buộc
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19. Effort

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈefət/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: effortless (adjective), effortlessly (adverb)
• Meaning: Physical or mental energy used to achieve something.
• Contextual Example: Winning the competition required a tremendous amount of effort.
• Collocation: make an effort, put effort into
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự nỗ lực
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20. Compatible

• Phonemic Sound: /kəmˈpætəbl/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: compatibility (noun), compatibly (adverb)
• Meaning: Able to exist or work well together.
• Contextual Example: Their personalities are very compatible, which makes them great business partners.
• Collocation: compatible with, highly compatible
• Vietnamese Definition: Tương thích
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21. Nourish

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈnʌrɪʃ/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: nourishment (noun), nourishing (adjective)
• Meaning: To provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
• Contextual Example: A positive environment helps to nourish a child’s creativity.
• Collocation: nourish the mind, nourish the body
• Vietnamese Definition: Nuôi dưỡng
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22. Discipline

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
• Word Form: noun, verb
• Word Family: disciplined (adjective), disciplining (gerund)
• Meaning: (noun) The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior; (verb) To train someone to obey rules or improve skills.
• Contextual Example: Regular discipline is essential for success in any field.
• Collocation: self-discipline, strict discipline
• Vietnamese Definition: Kỷ luật
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🟣 C1 Vocabulary

1. Temperament

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈtemprəmənt/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: temperamental (adjective), temperamentally (adverb)
• Meaning: A person’s nature or typical mood, especially as it affects their behavior.
• Contextual Example: Her calm temperament makes her well-suited for leadership roles.
• Collocation: calm temperament, fiery temperament
• Vietnamese Definition: Tính khí
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2. Transformation

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃən/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: transform (verb), transformative (adjective)
• Meaning: A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.
• Contextual Example: His transformation from a shy student to a confident speaker was remarkable.
• Collocation: complete transformation, undergo transformation
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự biến đổi
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3. Habitual behavior

• Phonemic Sound: /həˈbɪtʃuəl bɪˈheɪvjər/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: habit (noun), habitual (adjective)
• Meaning: Behavior that is done regularly or repeatedly as a habit.
• Contextual Example: Her habitual behavior of arriving late caused frustration among her colleagues.
• Collocation: develop habitual behavior
• Vietnamese Definition: Hành vi thường lệ
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4. Reticence

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈretɪsns/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: reticent (adjective), reticently (adverb)
• Meaning: The quality of being reserved or unwilling to share one’s thoughts.
• Contextual Example: His reticence about the project made the team curious.
• Collocation: display reticence, overcome reticence
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự trầm lặng, ít nói
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5. Spontaneous

• Phonemic Sound: /spɒnˈteɪniəs/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: spontaneity (noun), spontaneously (adverb)
• Meaning: Performed or occurring as a result of sudden impulse without planning.
• Contextual Example: Her spontaneous decision to join the hike surprised everyone.
• Collocation: spontaneous reaction, spontaneous laughter
• Vietnamese Definition: Tự phát, tự nhiên
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6. Transition

• Phonemic Sound: /trænˈzɪʃən/
• Word Form: noun, verb
• Word Family: transitional (adjective), transitioned (verb, past tense)
• Meaning: (noun) The process or period of changing from one state to another.
• Contextual Example: The transition from high school to university can be challenging for some students.
• Collocation: smooth transition, transition phase
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự chuyển đổi
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7. Consuming passions

• Phonemic Sound: /kənˈsjuːmɪŋ ˈpæʃənz/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: consume (verb), consuming (adjective)
• Meaning: Interests or activities that take up most of someone’s time and energy.
• Contextual Example: Writing novels became one of her consuming passions.
• Collocation: develop consuming passions
• Vietnamese Definition: Niềm đam mê chiếm trọn thời gian
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8. Intimidating

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: intimidate (verb), intimidation (noun)
• Meaning: Making someone feel frightened or nervous.
• Contextual Example: Speaking in front of a large audience can be intimidating.
• Collocation: find something intimidating
• Vietnamese Definition: Đáng sợ
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9. Moral obligation

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈmɒrəl ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: morality (noun), morally (adverb), oblige (verb)
• Meaning: A duty or responsibility to behave in an ethical way.
• Contextual Example: She felt a moral obligation to help those affected by the disaster.
• Collocation: moral obligation to act, fulfill a moral obligation
• Vietnamese Definition: Nghĩa vụ đạo đức
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10. Acquire (traits)

• Phonemic Sound: /əˈkwaɪə/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: acquisition (noun), acquired (adjective)
• Meaning: To gain or develop a skill, trait, or possession.
• Contextual Example: Over time, she managed to acquire leadership traits.
• Collocation: acquire new skills, acquire traits
• Vietnamese Definition: Đạt được, thu nhận
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11. Mitigate (danger)

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: mitigation (noun), mitigated (adjective)
• Meaning: To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmfulness of something.
• Contextual Example: Proper planning can mitigate the danger of natural disasters.
• Collocation: mitigate risks, mitigate danger
• Vietnamese Definition: Giảm thiểu
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12. Allegations

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
• Word Form: noun (plural)
• Word Family: allege (verb), alleged (adjective)
• Meaning: Claims that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often without proof.
• Contextual Example: The court will investigate the allegations of misconduct.
• Collocation: serious allegations, false allegations
• Vietnamese Definition: Cáo buộc
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13. Character trait

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈkærəktə ˌtreɪt/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: character (noun), traits (plural)
• Meaning: A specific aspect of someone’s personality that defines them.
• Contextual Example: Honesty is considered an essential character trait in leadership.
• Collocation: positive character trait, dominant character trait
• Vietnamese Definition: Phẩm chất tính cách
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14. Internal adventure

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈtɜːnl ædˈventʃər/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: internal (adjective), adventurous (adjective)
• Meaning: A metaphorical journey of self-discovery or inner growth.
• Contextual Example: Writing allowed her to embark on an internal adventure to explore her thoughts.
• Collocation: embark on an internal adventure
• Vietnamese Definition: Cuộc phiêu lưu nội tâm (ẩn dụ)
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15. Intimidating

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: intimidate (verb), intimidation (noun)
• Meaning: Making someone feel frightened or nervous.
• Contextual Example: The size of the crowd was intimidating for the speaker.
• Collocation: find something intimidating, intimidating challenge
• Vietnamese Definition: Đáng sợ, làm nản chí
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16. Moral obligation

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈmɒrəl ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: morality (noun), morally (adverb)
• Meaning: A duty or responsibility to act in an ethical way.
• Contextual Example: It’s our moral obligation to protect the environment for future generations.
• Collocation: fulfill a moral obligation, sense of moral obligation
• Vietnamese Definition: Nghĩa vụ đạo đức
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17. Acquire (traits)

• Phonemic Sound: /əˈkwaɪə/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: acquisition (noun), acquiring (gerund)
• Meaning: To gain or develop skills, qualities, or possessions.
• Contextual Example: Over time, she acquired patience as one of her core traits.
• Collocation: acquire knowledge, acquire traits
• Vietnamese Definition: Đạt được
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18. Mitigate (danger)

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: mitigation (noun), mitigated (adjective)
• Meaning: To reduce the severity or harmful effects of something.
• Contextual Example: Implementing proper safety measures can mitigate potential danger.
• Collocation: mitigate risks, mitigate damage
• Vietnamese Definition: Giảm nhẹ
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19. Internal adventure

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈtɜːnl ædˈventʃər/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: internal (adjective), adventurous (adjective)
• Meaning: A metaphorical journey of self-discovery or personal growth.
• Contextual Example: Writing her memoir became an internal adventure of understanding her emotions.
• Collocation: embark on an internal adventure
• Vietnamese Definition: Cuộc phiêu lưu nội tâm (ẩn dụ)
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C2 Vocabulary

1. Curiosity

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: curious (adjective), curiously (adverb)
• Meaning: A strong desire to learn or know more about something.
• Contextual Example: Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel the world.
• Collocation: spark curiosity, intellectual curiosity
• Vietnamese Definition: Sự tò mò
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2. Cerebrospinal fluid

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌserɪbrəʊˈspaɪnəl ˈfluːɪd/
• Word Form: noun
• Word Family: cerebrospinal (adjective)
• Meaning: A clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and nourishment.
• Contextual Example: The cerebrospinal fluid was analyzed to detect signs of infection.
• Collocation: analyze cerebrospinal fluid
• Vietnamese Definition: Dịch não tủy
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3. Ethically

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈeθɪkli/
• Word Form: adverb
• Word Family: ethics (noun), ethical (adjective)
• Meaning: In a way that is morally right or acceptable.
• Contextual Example: She conducted the research ethically, ensuring all participants were treated fairly.
• Collocation: behave ethically, act ethically
• Vietnamese Definition: Một cách có đạo đức
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4. Motivated by

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd baɪ/
• Word Form: verb phrase
• Word Family: motivate (verb), motivation (noun), motivational (adjective)
• Meaning: Driven or inspired by a specific reason or feeling.
• Contextual Example: She was motivated by her passion for helping others to start the charity.
• Collocation: motivated by passion, motivated by fear
• Vietnamese Definition: Được thúc đẩy bởi
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5. Undertake

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌʌndəˈteɪk/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: undertaking (noun), undertaker (noun)
• Meaning: To commit oneself to a task or responsibility and begin working on it.
• Contextual Example: She decided to undertake a challenging project that required months of research.
• Collocation: undertake a challenge, undertake a responsibility
• Vietnamese Definition: Đảm nhận
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6. Internal adventure (figurative)

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈtɜːnl ædˈventʃər/
• Word Form: noun phrase
• Word Family: internal (adjective), adventurous (adjective)
• Meaning: A metaphorical journey of self-discovery or inner growth.
• Contextual Example: Meditation allowed her to embark on an internal adventure to understand herself better.
• Collocation: start an internal adventure
• Vietnamese Definition: Cuộc phiêu lưu nội tâm (ẩn dụ)
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7. Overwhelming (psychological demands)

• Phonemic Sound: /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/
• Word Form: adjective
• Word Family: overwhelm (verb), overwhelmed (past tense)
• Meaning: Too intense or excessive to handle, especially emotionally or mentally.
• Contextual Example: The overwhelming psychological demands of her job left her exhausted.
• Collocation: overwhelming demands, overwhelming feelings
• Vietnamese Definition: Quá tải (về tâm lý)
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8. Untangle (as in “untangle her fears”)

• Phonemic Sound: /ʌnˈtæŋɡl/
• Word Form: verb
• Word Family: tangle (noun/verb), tangled (adjective)
• Meaning: To solve or make sense of something complicated.
• Contextual Example: She worked with a counselor to untangle her fears and anxieties.
• Collocation: untangle a problem, untangle emotions
• Vietnamese Definition: Gỡ rối
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Idiomatic Language / Figurative Expressions

1. Set in stone (C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /set ɪn ˈstəʊn/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: Fixed or unchangeable.
• Contextual Example: The deadline for the project is set in stone, so we can’t ask for an extension.
• Collocation: plans set in stone
• Vietnamese Definition: Được ấn định, không thể thay đổi
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2. Inject passion… into their lives (B2–C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈdʒekt ˈpæʃən ˈɪntuː ðeə laɪvz/
• Level: B2–C1
• Meaning: Add energy or enthusiasm to someone’s experiences or activities.
• Contextual Example: Her motivational speech injected passion into the lives of her audience.
• Collocation: inject passion into work
• Vietnamese Definition: Thêm đam mê vào cuộc sống
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3. Realize your full potential (B2)

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈrɪəlaɪz jɔː fʊl pəˈtɛnʃəl/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: Achieve everything you are capable of.
• Contextual Example: With hard work, you can realize your full potential and succeed in life.
• Collocation: realize potential
• Vietnamese Definition: Nhận ra tiềm năng đầy đủ của bản thân
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4. Pick up a trait (B2)

• Phonemic Sound: /pɪk ʌp ə ˈtreɪt/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: Acquire or develop a characteristic.
• Contextual Example: Over time, he picked up traits like patience and resilience from his mentor.
• Collocation: pick up habits, pick up traits
• Vietnamese Definition: Học được đặc điểm tính cách
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5. Look forward to (B1)

• Phonemic Sound: /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː/
• Level: B1
• Meaning: Anticipate something positively.
• Contextual Example: I’m looking forward to the holidays because I need a break.
• Collocation: look forward to something
• Vietnamese Definition: Mong chờ
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6. Come about (C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /kʌm əˈbaʊt/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: Happen or occur, often unexpectedly.
• Contextual Example: The change in company policy came about due to customer feedback.
• Collocation: suddenly come about
• Vietnamese Definition: Xảy ra, diễn ra
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7. A kind of internal adventure (C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /ə kaɪnd əv ɪnˈtɜːnl ædˈventʃər/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: A metaphor for a journey of inner change or self-discovery.
• Contextual Example: Taking time to reflect on her life became a kind of internal adventure for her.
• Collocation: embark on an internal adventure
• Vietnamese Definition: Một cuộc phiêu lưu nội tâm
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8. Took action (B2)

• Phonemic Sound: /tʊk ˈækʃən/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: Made a decision and followed through with effort.
• Contextual Example: She finally took action to resolve the issue after months of waiting.
• Collocation: take immediate action
• Vietnamese Definition: Đã hành động, thực hiện quyết định
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9. Focus on being safe (B2)

• Phonemic Sound: /ˈfəʊkəs ɒn ˈbiːɪŋ seɪf/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: Concentrate on avoiding harm or danger.
• Contextual Example: When the storm hit, their main priority was to focus on being safe.
• Collocation: focus on safety
• Vietnamese Definition: Tập trung vào sự an toàn
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10. Speak out against (C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /spiːk ˈaʊt əˈɡenst/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: Publicly oppose or criticize.
• Contextual Example: She spoke out against unfair treatment in the workplace.
• Collocation: speak out against injustice
• Vietnamese Definition: Lên tiếng phản đối
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11. Held back (C1)

• Phonemic Sound: /hɛld ˈbæk/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: Suppressed or restrained.
• Contextual Example: He held back his emotions during the speech to stay composed.
• Collocation: hold back emotions
• Vietnamese Definition: Kiềm chế, kìm nén
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12. Laugh at your own ignorance (B2)

• Phonemic Sound: /lɑːf æt jɔːr əʊn ˈɪɡnərəns/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: Accept one’s mistakes or lack of knowledge with humor.
• Contextual Example: When she realized her mistake, she laughed at her own ignorance and corrected it.
• Collocation: laugh at oneself
• Vietnamese Definition: Cười vào sự thiếu hiểu biết của mình
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Phrasal Verbs

1. Come about

• Phonemic Sound: /kʌm əˈbaʊt/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: To happen or occur, often unexpectedly.
• Contextual Example: The idea for the project came about during a casual conversation.
• Collocation: suddenly come about, come about naturally
• Vietnamese Definition: Xảy ra
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2. Take up (a passion)

• Phonemic Sound: /teɪk ʌp/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: To start a new activity or hobby.
• Contextual Example: She decided to take up painting to express her creativity.
• Collocation: take up a hobby, take up gardening
• Vietnamese Definition: Bắt đầu làm điều gì đó
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3. Pick up (a trait)

• Phonemic Sound: /pɪk ʌp/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: To learn or acquire a quality, skill, or habit.
• Contextual Example: Over the years, she picked up many traits from her mentor.
• Collocation: pick up a habit, pick up knowledge
• Vietnamese Definition: Học được, tiếp thu
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4. Look for (a way)

• Phonemic Sound: /lʊk fɔː/
• Level: B1
• Meaning: To search or try to find something.
• Contextual Example: He’s looking for a way to solve this complex problem.
• Collocation: look for clues, look for opportunities
• Vietnamese Definition: Tìm kiếm
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5. Look forward to

• Phonemic Sound: /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː/
• Level: B1
• Meaning: To anticipate or feel excited about something.
• Contextual Example: She’s looking forward to her vacation next month.
• Collocation: look forward to seeing someone
• Vietnamese Definition: Mong đợi
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6. Speak out (against something)

• Phonemic Sound: /spiːk ˈaʊt/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: To publicly express an opinion, often against something.
• Contextual Example: The teacher spoke out against unfair treatment of students.
• Collocation: speak out boldly, speak out against injustice
• Vietnamese Definition: Lên tiếng
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7. Take action

• Phonemic Sound: /teɪk ˈækʃən/
• Level: B2
• Meaning: To do something, especially to deal with a problem or situation.
• Contextual Example: The company took action to address customer complaints.
• Collocation: take immediate action
• Vietnamese Definition: Hành động
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8. Calm down

• Phonemic Sound: /kɑːm daʊn/
• Level: B1
• Meaning: To relax or become less anxious or angry.
• Contextual Example: After the argument, he needed time to calm down.
• Collocation: try to calm down, calm down quickly
• Vietnamese Definition: Bình tĩnh lại
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9. Hold back (joy, emotion)

• Phonemic Sound: /həʊld ˈbæk/
• Level: C1
• Meaning: To restrain or suppress something, especially feelings.
• Contextual Example: She tried to hold back tears during the emotional speech.
• Collocation: hold back laughter, hold back emotions
• Vietnamese Definition: Kiềm chế, kìm nén
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10. Take a break

• Phonemic Sound: /teɪk ə breɪk/
• Level: B1
• Meaning: To stop doing something for a short period to rest.
• Contextual Example: He decided to take a break after working for hours.
• Collocation: take a short break, deserve a break
• Vietnamese Definition: Nghỉ ngơi
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