SPEAKING: The Biology of Beauty
cosmetic surgeon /kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk ˈsɝː.dʒən/
noun
definition: a doctor who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or to improve the appearance
example: He’s my cosmetic surgeon and the best there is.
era /ˈɪr.ə/, /ˈer.ə/
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noun
definition: a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.
example: The discovery marked a new era in biological research.
obsession /əbˈseʃ.ən/, /ɒbˈseʃ.ən/
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noun
definition: a persistent abnormally strong interest in or concern about someone or something
example: Her obsessions included cosmetics and clothes.
perceive /pɚˈsiːv/
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verb
definition: to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief in something
example: Many poor people perceive that education is the only way to improve their economic status.
dispute /dɪˈspjuːt/, /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/
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noun
definition: an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border
example: All attempts at conciliation failed and the dispute continued.
bedeck /bɪˈdek/
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verb
definition: to dress up or decorate with showy things
example: She plans to bedeck her wedding gown with pearls.
defy /dɪˈfaɪ/
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verb
definition: to refuse to obey, or to act or be against, a person, decision, law, situation, etc.
example: The mess in Bart’s room defies description!
confound /kənˈfaʊnd/, /ˈkɑːn.faʊnd/
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verb
definition: to confuse and greatly surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation
example: An elderly man has confounded doctors by recovering after he was officially declared dead.
rapture /ˈræp.tʃɚ/
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noun
definition: a state or feeling of great happiness, pleasure, or love
example: We listened with rapture as the orchestra played.
innate /ɪˈneɪt/
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adjective
definition: existing from the time a person or animal is born
example: I believe that selfishness is innate in humans.
suitor /ˈsuː.t̬ɚ/
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noun
definition: a man who wants to marry a particular woman
example: Helen has a handsome suitor who always takes her out to dinner.
creep /kriːp/
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noun
definition: an unpleasant person, especially a man
example: He was such a creep – he was always staring at me in the canteen.
preference /ˈpref.ər.əns/
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noun
definition: the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person
example: Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.
dominant /ˈdɑː.mə.nənt/
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adjective
definition: more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type
example: She was a dominant figure in the international art world.
meek /miːk/
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adjective
definition: having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people
example: She may seem meek and mild but it is all an act.
implication /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future
example: What are the implications of the new law?
READING: Not Like Other Kids
prodigy /ˈprɑː.də.dʒi/
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noun
definition: a young person who is unusually talented in some way
example: The seven-year-old chess prodigy beat every player in the room.
switch /swɪtʃ/
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noun
definition: a sudden change from one thing to another
example: His friends were surprised at his switch from newspaper owner to farmer.
stroller /ˈstroʊ.lɚ/
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noun
definition: a small carriage with four wheels that a baby or small child can ride in while someone pushes it
example: Am I the only one who thinks it looks like a high-tech baby stroller?
compile /kəmˈpaɪl/
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verb
definition: to put together in a publication or collection
example: I compiled these pictures for my dear grandparents.
strive /straɪv/
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verb
definition: to try very hard to do or achieve something
example: We must all strive to do better.
pigeonhole /ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
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verb
definition: to have an often unfair idea of what type someone or something is
example: He is a film producer who can't be conveniently pigeonholed.
avid /ˈæv.ɪd/
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adjective
definition: extremely eager or interested
example: He is an avid admirer of action movies.
noteworthy /ˈnoʊtˌwɝː.ði/
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adjective
definition: important or interesting enough to be noticed; deserving attention
example: Her art is noteworthy for its great quality and beauty.
stereotype /ˈster.i.əˌtaɪp/
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verb
definition: to have a fixed idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong
example: The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.
dreidel /ˈdreɪ.dəl/
noun
definition: a 4-sided toy marked with Hebrew letters and spun like a top in a game of chance
example: The children played with a dreidel at the family gathering.
homeroom /ˈhoʊm.ruːm/, /ˈhoʊm.rʊm/
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noun
definition: a classroom where students go at the beginning of each school day
example: They were assigned to different homerooms.
accelerated /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/
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adjective
definition: faster than usual
example: We need to start moving at an accelerated pace if we are going to hit the deadline.
lag /læɡ/
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noun
definition: a delay between two things happening
example: You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery.
draft /dræft/
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noun
definition: a piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form
example: This is only a rough draft - the finished article will have pictures as well.
critique /krəˈtiːk/
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noun
definition: careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something such as a piece of writing or a work of art
example: They gave a fair and honest critique of her art.
genius /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
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noun
definition: a person who is very good at doing something
example: Albert Einstein is a genius scientist and philosopher.
distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/
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noun
definition: something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention
example: I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.
frustrate /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/
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verb
definition: to cause someone to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something
example: It frustrated him to miss so many games because of injuries.
LISTENING: Their Old Lifestyle is Worth Keeping (Part 1)
grab /ɡræb/
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verb
definition: to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly
example: We were grabbing sandwiches at the convenience store when I met them.
striking /ˈstraɪ.kɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention
example: Perhaps the most striking feature of this computer is that it is so easy to use.
unique /juːˈniːk/
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adjective
definition: used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else
example: Each person’s DNA is unique.
reward /rɪˈwɔːrd/
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noun
definition: something given or received in return for a deed or service rendered
example: Students hoped for more reward than an announcement in the school paper of their achievement.
notion /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: an idea, concept, or opinion
example: The show's director rejects the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children.
ironically /aɪˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl.i/
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adverb
definition: in a way that is different or opposite from the result you would expect
example: Ironically, his ability as an inventor made him a poor administrator.
staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/
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noun
definition: basic food that is eaten very often
example: Because of the storm, most stores were low on staples such as bread and milk.
soaked /soʊkt/
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adjective
definition: extremely wet
example: His T-shirt was soaked in sweat.
processed /ˈprɑː.sest/, /ˈproʊ.sest/
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adjective
definition: treated or prepared by a special method, especially in order to preserve it
example: I tried to avoid eating processed food because they are unhealthy.
calcium /ˈkæl.si.əm/
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noun
definition: a substance that is found in most plants and animals and that is especially important in people for strong healthy bones
example: Milk is a good source of calcium.
epidemic /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/
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noun
definition: the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
example: There was a flu epidemic in the suburbs.
organic /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk/
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adjective
definition: grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals
example: Organic fruits and vegetables are safe to eat because they don't have pesticides.
migrate /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt/
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verb
definition: to move from one country or place to live or work in another
example: Mexican farm workers migrate into the US each year to find work at harvest time.
colleague /ˈkɑː.liːɡ/
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noun
definition: a fellow worker or member of a staff, department, profession, etc.
example: He always got along well with his colleagues in the university.
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Ngày từ vựng tiếp theo - Level 5 Day 20
