SPEAKING: Rape
passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/
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adjective
definition: not reacting to what happens, or not acting or taking part
example: Anna is far from passive and will pick a fight with anyone at her school.
advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/
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verb
definition: to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something
example: Any good doctor will advocate healthy diet for his patients.
viable /ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: able to exist, perform as intended, or succeed
example: He’s a viable candidate for presidency.
provision /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
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noun
definition: a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done
example: Her contract contains a provision covering additional expenses.
ignorant /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.ənt/
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adjective
definition: not having enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something
example: He may be ignorant but he is certainly not stupid.
dawn /dɑːn/
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verb
definition: to become known or obvious
example: It finally dawned on me what Tom’s words really meant.
incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
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noun
definition: an event that is either unpleasant or unusual
example: The police were hoping the star witness could shed some light on the incident.
resistance /rɪˈzɪs.təns/
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noun
definition: the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something
example: The demonstrators showed no resistance to the police.
evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/
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noun
definition: one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true
example: The court has strong evidence against him.
regardless /rɪˈɡɑːrd.ləs/
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adverb
definition: despite; not being affected by something
example: Regardless of the weather, I plan on having my birthday party outside tomorrow.
prevent /prɪˈvent/
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verb
definition: to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
example: Green tea supposedly helps prevent cancer.
source /sɔːrs/
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noun
definition: the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something
example: I got this information from a reliable source.
chance /tʃæns/
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noun
definition: opportunity; an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something
example: You had many chances to back out of the deal, and you didn’t do it.
pros and cons /proʊz ənd kɑːnz/
noun
definition: the favorable and the unfavorable factors or reasons; advantages and disadvantages
example: Many people are unaware of the pros and cons of tax increase.
LISTENING: The Bible Hospital (Part 1)
generation /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a group of people born and living at the same time
example: There were three generations at the wedding – grandparents, parents, and children.
rebind /ˌriːˈbaɪnd/
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verb
definition: to bind again, especially to put a new binding on (a book)
example: She is rebinding the dictionary because it is so old and worn-out that it’s beginning to fall apart.
worn /wɔːrn/
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adjective
definition: damaged or in poor condition as a result of much use or lack of care
example: The city is looking for a place to dump its worn equipment.
spine /spaɪn/
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noun
definition: the end of a book where the pages are attached and which usually shows the writer’s name and title on its outer part
example: I don't like the quality of the spine of my dictionary.
sentimental /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/
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adjective
definition: having or expressing strong feelings of love, sadness, etc., in a way that may seem foolish or excessive
example: He gets sentimental and starts crying when we talk about his mother.
baptized /ˈbæp.taɪzd/
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adjective
definition: having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
example: She was baptized as a Catholic at the age of 20.
confirmation /ˌkɑːn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a Christian rite admitting a baptized person to full membership in a church
example: The confirmation ceremony was held in a Christian church.
stain /steɪn/
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noun
definition: a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove
example: The tomato sauce left a stain on the tablecloth.
pass away /ˌpæs əˈweɪ/
verb
definition: to die
example: Her father passed away last week.
retire /rɪˈtaɪr/
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verb
definition: to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore
example: He will retire after he is done with his last project.
museum /mjuːˈziː.əm/
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noun
definition: a place or building where objects of historical, artistic, or scientific interest are exhibited, preserved, or studied
example: We visited the museum of Modern Art in New York City.
member /ˈmem.bɚ/
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noun
definition: one that belongs to a group or organization
example: She’s a valuable member of our team.
loyalty /ˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/
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noun
definition: endless devotion
example: His loyalty to his job was never in question.
cover /ˈkʌv.ɚ/
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noun
definition: the outer part of a book or magazine
example: There's a picture of the author on the book's back cover.
READING: Freeze Frames – Stopping Time
gallop /ˈɡæl.əp/
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verb
definition: (of a horse) to run fast so that all four feet come off the ground together in each act of forward movement, or (of a person) to ride a horse that is running in this way
example: A horse gallops through the fields.
hooves /huːvz/
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noun
definition: plural of “hoof” which is the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep, and deer
example: She heard the sound of hooves behind her.
splash /splæʃ/
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verb
definition: if a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone
example: She splashed her face with cold water.
strobe /stroʊb/
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noun
definition: a light that quickly flashes on and off
example: The strobe and loud music in the club made her want to dance.
stroke /stroʊk/
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noun
definition: an act of hitting a ball when playing a sport
example: She returned the volley with a powerful stroke to win the game.
abstract /ˈæb.strækt/
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adjective
definition: describes a type of painting, drawing, or sculpture that uses shapes, lines, and color in a way that does not try to represent the appearance of people or things
example: Abstract art is sometimes difficult to appreciate.
unaided /ʌnˈeɪ.dɪd/
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adjective
definition: needing or having no assistance; without help
example: Since his accident, he hasn't been able to walk unaided.
obtain /əbˈteɪn/
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verb
definition: to gain or get something usually by effort
example: The information you need may be difficult to obtain.
sequential /sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/
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adjective
definition: relating to, or arranged in a particular order or sequence
example: Put the cards in sequential order.
transit /ˈtræn.zɪt/
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noun
definition: the act of moving people or things from one place to another
example: My suitcase was lost in transit.
shutter /ˈʃʌt̬.ɚ/
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noun
definition: the part of a camera that opens to allow light in when a picture is taken
example: Objects in motion are easier to capture with a high shutter speed.
tuck /tʌk/
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verb
definition: to put something in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe
example: The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.
mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/
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adjective
definition: dull and ordinary
example: They lead a pretty mundane life.
inaugurate /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/
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verb
definition: to be the beginning of something, such as a period of time
example: This event inaugurated a new era in our history.
restore /rɪˈstɔːr/
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verb
definition: to put or bring something back into existence or use
example: The police restored law and order.
WRITING: Building Better Vocabulary - Developing Ideas for Writing
rejoice /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
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verb
definition: to feel or show that you are very happy about something
example: Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.
forefront /ˈfɔːr.frʌnt/
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noun
definition: the most important part or position
example: She was in the forefront on many social issues of her day.
termination /ˌtɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: an act of ending something
example: The termination of the bus service was a severe blow to many villagers.
resort to /rɪˈzɔːrt tu/
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phrasal verb
definition: to do or use something especially because no other choices are possible
example: We want to resolve this crisis so as not to resort to violence.
stock market /ˈstɑːk ˌmɑːr.kɪt/
noun
definition: a system for buying and selling stocks or a place where stocks are bought and sold
example: Rumors about the president’s illness caused the stock market to go down.
crash /kræʃ/
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noun
definition: an accident in which a vehicle is seriously damaged or destroyed by hitting something
example: They had a narrow escape when their car crashed.
barter /ˈbɑːr.tɚ/
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verb
definition: to exchange things, such as products or services, for other things rather than for money
example: We spent a whole hour bartering with stallholders for souvenirs.
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Ngày từ vựng tiếp theo - Level 5 Day 10
