New word/phases Meaning Example

Philosophy (n) -the study of the nature and
/fəˈlɒsəfi/ meaning of the universe and
(triết học, triết lí) of human life
-a set of beliefs or an
attitude to life that guides
somebody’s behaviour
Abstract (adj) based on general ideas and
/ˈæbstrækt/ not on any particular real
(trừu tượng) person, thing or situation
Her philosophy of life
is to take every
opportunity that
presents itself.
The research shows
that pre-school
children are capable of
thinking in abstract
terms.

Combined (a) (of two or more things) put, The German team
/kəmˈbaɪnd/ added or joined together scored a combined
Kết hợp total of 652 points.

Critique (n) a piece of written criticism She wrote a feminist

/krɪˈtiːk/ of a set of ideas, a work of critique of Freud's
Phê bình art, etc. theories.

Emphasize (v) to give special importance She emphasized the

/ˈemfəsaɪz/ to something point in an interview at
Nhấn mạnh the weekend.

Currency (n) the system of money that a You'll need some cash
/ˈkʌrənsi/ country uses in local currency but
Tiền tệ you can also use your
credit card.
Mysticism (n) the belief that knowledge of There is a strong
/ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/ God or of real truth can be element of mysticism
Chủ nghĩa thần bí found through prayer in his poetry.
and meditation rather than
through reason and the
senses
Resistance (n) dislike of or opposition to a There has been a lot of
/rɪˈzɪstəns/ plan, an idea, etc.; the act of resistance to this new
refusing to obey law.
Revolt (n) a protest against authority, The Peasants Revolt of
/rɪˈvəʊlt/ especially that of a 1381 was the first
Cuộc nổi dậy government, often popular uprising in
involving violence England.
Laborer (n) a person whose job involves an agricultural laborer
/ˈleɪbərə(r)/ hard physical work that
Người lao động does not need special skills,
especially work that is done
outdoors