Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms.
Van
NEW WORDS
1. Passionate/ˈpæʃənət/: adj
2. Passion (for something) N
3. pas·sion·ate·ly adv /ˈpæʃənətli/
4. plat·inum/ˈplætɪnəm/ un noun
5. platinum disc noun
6. de·ceive/dɪˈsiːv/ verb
deceive sb into doing sth
7. de·ceiver /dɪˈsiːvə(r noun
8. Deceiving (adj)
9. debut (also début) verb BrE
/ˈdeɪbjuː/; NAmE /deɪˈbjuː/
10. Debut album
11. tal·ent noun /ˈtælənt/
12. tal·ent·ed adj BrE /ˈtæləntɪd/
13. in·cred·ible adjective /ɪn
ˈkredəbl/
14. in·cred·ibly adverb /ɪn
ˈkredəbli/
15. sin·gle noun /ˈsɪŋɡl/
16. ver·sion noun /ˈvɜːʃn/
17. smash noun /smæʃ/
18. fran·chise noun /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
19. fran·chise verb /ˈfræntʃaɪz
20. fran·chisee noun /ˌfræntʃaɪˈziː/
21. fran·chiser (also fran·chisor)
noun /ˈfræntʃaɪzə(r)/
22. fran·chis·ing noun
UNIT 3: MUSIC
MEANING
Having or showing strong feelings of sexual love or of anger, etc; đam
mê, say mê
a strong feeling of liking something; a hobby, an activity...that you like
very much
in a way that shows strong feelings of sexual love or of anger, etc
(symbol Pt) a chemical element. Platinum is a silver-grey precious metal,
used in making expensive jewellery and in industry. Bạch kim
a platinum record in a frame, given to a singer ect. who has sold a very
high number of records
1. to make somebody believe something that is not: lừa dối
2. deceive (somebody) to make somebody have a wrong idea about
somebody/ something SYNONYM mislead
a person or thing that makes somebody believe something that is not true
Có tính lừa dối
1. [Intransitive] (of a performer or show) to make a first public
appearance.
2. [transitive] debut something (especially North American English,
business) to present a new product or advertising campaign to the market
Album đầu tay
[countable, uncountable] a natural ability to do something well
having a natural ability to do something well
1. impossible or very difficult to believe SYNONYM unbelievable
2. (informal) extremely good or extremely large
1 extremely SYNONYM unbelievably
1. Music: [countable] a piece of recorded music, usually popular music,
that consists of one song; a CD that a single is recorded on The band
releases its new single next week. COMPARE album
2. Ticket: [countable] (British English) a ticket that allows you to travel
to a place but not back again COMPARE return
1. a form of something that is slightly different from an earlier form or
from other forms of the same thing -> Beta version
2. a film/movie, play, piece of music, etc. that is based on a particular
piece of work but is in a different form, style or language SEE ALSO
Authorized Version, cover version
(also smash hit) a song, film/movie or play that is very popular
Formal permission given by a company to somebody who wants to sell its
goods or services in a particular area; formal permission given by a
government to somebody who wants to operate a public service as a
business
a franchise agreement/company: một hợp đồng/ công ty chuyển giao
[usually passive] franchise something (out) (to somebody/something)
to give or sell a franchise (1) to somebody
a person or company that has been given a franchise
a company or an organization that gives somebody a franchise
the business or activity of giving or selling franchises to people
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/ˈfræntʃaɪzɪŋ/
23. air verb BrE /eə(r)/ ; NAmE
/er/
24. au·di·tion noun /ɔːˈdɪʃn/
25. au·di·tion verb /ɔːˈdɪʃn/
26. audi·ence noun /ˈɔːdiəns/
27. spec·ta·tor noun /spekteɪtər/
28. view·er noun /ˈvjuːə(r)/
29. con·test noun
BrE /ˈkɒntest/ ; NAmE /ˈkɑːntest/
to enter/win/lose a contest
30. con·test verb /kənˈtest/
31. con·test·ant noun /kənˈtestənt/
32. fan noun /fæn/
33. fan verb /fæn/
34. fan·at·ic noun /fəˈnætɪk/
35. fan·at·ic·al·ly advb /fəˈnætɪkli/
36. fan·ati·cism noun /fə
ˈnætɪsɪzəm/
37. elim·in·ate verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
To be eliminated from
38. elim·in·ation noun /ɪˌlɪmɪ
ˈneɪʃn/
39. in·nov·ate verb /ˈɪnəveɪt
40. in·nov·ation noun /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
41. in·nova·tive adj /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/
42. in·nov·ator noun
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
radio/TV programme: air (something) to broadcast a programme on the
radio or on television; to be broadcast
a short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that somebody can
decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc
1. Audition (for something) to take part in an audition.: thử giọng, thử
vai
2. audition sb (for sth) to watch, listen to and judge somebody at an
audition
1. [countable + singular or plural verb] the group of people who have
gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody
speaking, etc.)
2. [countable] a formal meeting with an important person
an audience with the Pope
a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
a person watching television
1. a competition in which people try to win something a singing contest
2. contest (for something) a struggle to gain control or power
a hotly/fiercely/keenly contested game (= one in which the players try
very hard to win and the scores are close)
contest something to take part in a competition, election, etc. and try to
win it
a person who takes part in a contest
a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or
listening to somebody/something very much
1 fan somebody/something/yourself to make air blow onto
somebody/something by waving a fan, your hand, etc: quạt
2 fan something to make a fire burn more strongly by blowing on it
3 fan something (literary) to make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger
SYNONYM fuel -> Idioms: fan the ˈflames (of something): to make a
feeling such as anger, hatred, etc. worse
Phrasal Verbs: fan out | fan something out: to spread out or spread
something out over an area
a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something SYNONYM
enthusiast
in a way that involves extreme or dangerous opinions
[uncountable] (disapproving) extreme beliefs or behaviour, especially in
connection with religion or politics SYNONYM extremism
to remove or get rid of something/somebody
bị loại khỏi
elimination (of something/somebody) (from something) the process of
removing or getting rid of something/somebody completely
to introduce new things, ideas or ways of doing something
[countable] innovation (in something) a new idea, way of doing
something, etc. that has been introduced or discovered
a person or company that introduces new things, ideas or ways
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/ˈɪnəveɪtə(r)/
43. an·them noun /ˈænθəm/
44. an·them·ic adj /æn
ˈθiːmɪk/
45. prod·igy noun /ˈprɒdədʒi/
(plural prod·igies)
46. pro·di·gious adj /prə
ˈdɪdʒəs/
47. Prodigiously adv /prə
ˈdɪdʒəsli/
48. re·nown noun /rɪˈnaʊn/
49. re·nowned adjective /rɪ
ˈnaʊnd/
50. prom·in·ent adjective
/ˈprɒmɪnənt/
51. prominence n BrE
/ˈprɒmɪnəns/ ; AmE
/ˈprɑːmɪnəns/
52. prom·in·ent·ly adv BrE
/ˈprɒmɪnəntli/ ; NAmE
/ˈprɑːmɪnəntli/
53. con·quer verb BrE
/ˈkɒŋkə(r)/ ; NAmE
/ˈkɑːŋkər/
54. con·queror n BrE
/ˈkɒŋkərə(r)/ ; NAmE
/ˈkɑːŋkərər/
55. com·pel verb /kəmˈpel/
56. com·pel·ling adj /kəm
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
of doing something
a song that has a special importance for a country, an
organization or a particular group of people, and is sung on
special occasions
(formal)(of a piece of music) that makes you feel happy and
enthusiastic
a young person who is unusually intelligent or skilful for their
age a child/an infant prodigy
[usually before noun] (formal) very large or powerful and
causing surprise or admiration SYNONYM colossal,
enormous
(formal) extremely, in a way that causes surprise or admiration
fame and respect because of something you have done that
people admire
famous and respected SYNONYM celebrated, noted
1. important or well known
2. easily seen SYNONYM noticeable
3. sticking out from something
[uncountable, singular] the state of being important, well
known or noticeable
1. in a way that is easily seen or noticed
2. in a way that deliberately gives a lot of attention to
somebody/something and makes them important or
significant
1. conquer somebody/something to take control of a country
or city and its people by force -> conquered
peoples/races/territories
2. conquer somebody to defeat somebody, especially in a
competition, race, etc
3. conquer something to succeed in dealing with or
controlling something
Mount Everest was conquered (= successfully climbed) in
1953.
4. conquer something to become very popular or successful
in a place
a person who conquers
to force somebody to do something; to make something
necessary
1. that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting
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ˈpelɪŋ/
57. com·pel·ling·ly adv /kəm
ˈpelɪŋli/
58. vocal noun BrE /ˈvəʊkl/
/ˈvoʊkl/
59. bal·lad noun /ˈbæləd/
60. bal·lad·eer noun /ˌbælə
ˈdɪə(r)/
61. Back (v.)
62. accompany somebody
(at/on something)
63. biog·raphy noun /baɪ
ˈɒɡrəfi/
64. autobiography n /ˌɔːtəbaɪ
ˈɒɡrəfi
65. biographer noun /baɪ
ˈɒɡrəfə(r)/
66. biographical adj /baɪə
ˈɡræfɪkl/
67. com·pose verbBrE /kəm
ˈpəʊz/ ; NAmE /kəmˈpoʊz/
68. com·posed adj /kəm
ˈpəʊzd/ ; NAmE /kəm
ˈpoʊzd/
69. com·poser n BrE /kəm
ˈpəʊzə(r)/;AE/kəmˈpoʊzər
70. global adjective BrE
/ˈɡləʊbl/ ; NAmE /ˈɡloʊbl/
71. globalization (BE also -
isa·tion) noun BrE
/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ ; NAmE
/ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
and exciting
2. so strong that you must do something about it a compelling
need/desire
1. in a way that is so strong that you must do something about
it compellingly attractive.
2. in a way that makes you pay attention to something because
it is so interesting and exciting a compellingly entertaining
book
[usually plural] the part of a piece of music that is sung, rather
than played on a musical instrument: đoạn xướng âm
1. a song or poem that tells a story a medieval ballad about a
knight and a lady
2. a slow song about love
a person who sings or writes ballads
[transitive] back something to play or sing music that supports
the main singer or instrument music
to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while
somebody else sings or plays the main tune
[countable, uncountable] (plural biog·raphies) the story of a
person’s life written by somebody else; this type of writing
COMPARE autobiography
[countable, uncountable] (plural auto·biog·raphies)
the story of a person’s life, written by that person; this type of
writing
a person who writes the story of another person’s life
(of a novel, film etc. ) telling the story of a person's life
[transitive] compose a letter/speech/poem to write a letter, etc.
usually with a lot of care and thought
be composed of something: to be made or formed from
several parts, things or people
a person who writes music, especially classical music
[usually before noun] 1. covering or affecting the whole world
global issues
2.considering or including all parts of something
[uncountable] the fact that different cultures and economic
systems around the world are becoming connected and similar
to each other because of the influence of large multinational
companies and of improved communication
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72. glob·al·ize (British
English also -ise) verb BrE
/ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ ; NAmE
/ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/
73. glob·al·ly adv BrE
/ˈɡləʊbəli/ ; NAmE
/ˈɡloʊbəli
74. globe n BrE /ɡləʊb/;
AmE /ɡloʊb/
75. idol noun BrE /ˈaɪdl/
76. idol·atry noun BrE /aɪ
ˈdɒlətri/ ; NAmE /aɪˈdɑːlətri/ 2. (formal) too much love or admiration for
77. idol·iza·tion (BE also -
isa·tion) noun /ˌaɪdəlaɪ
ˈzeɪʃn/
78. idol·ize (BE also -ise) verb idolize somebody to admire or love somebody very much
BrE /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
79. judge noun BrE /dʒʌdʒ/
80. judge v BrE /dʒʌdʒ/;
81. judge·ment (also
judg·ment especially in
North American English)
noun /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ ;
82. re·lease verb
BrE /rɪˈliːs/ ; NAmE /rɪˈliːs/
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
[intransitive, transitive] globalize (something) (economics) if
something, for example a business company, globalizes or is
globalized, it operates all around the world
1. in a way that covers or affects the whole world.
2. in a way that considers or includes all parts of something
1. [countable] an object shaped like a ball with a map of the
world on its surface, usually on a stand so that it can be
turned
2. the globe [singular] the world (used especially to
emphasize its size)
1. a person or thing that is loved and admired very much
2. a statue that is worshipped as a god
1. the practice of worshipping statues as gods
somebody/something
great admiration or love for somebody worship (2)
SYNONYM worship
a person in a court who has the authority to decide how
criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions
1. form opinion: to form an opinion about
somebody/something, based on the information you have
2. judge (somebody) to give your opinion about somebody,
especially when you disapprove of them
the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully
considering the best thing to do
Idioms: sit in ˈjudgement (on/over/upon somebody) to
decide whether somebody’s behaviour is right or wrong,
especially when you have no right to do this
1. set somebody/something free (release somebody/something
from something); stop holding something
2. release something to stop holding something or stop it from
being held so that it can move, fly, fall, etc. freely
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83. re·lease noun
BrE /rɪˈliːs/ ; NAmE /rɪˈliːs/
84. reˈlease candidate noun
BrE /rɪˈlɪːs kændɪdət/ (abbre
RC)
85. nu·ance noun BrE
/ˈnjuːɑːns/ ; NAmE
/ˈnuːɑːns/
86. ce·leb·rity noun /səˈlebrəti 1 (informal celeb, informal sleb) [countable] a famous person
(plural ce·leb·rities)
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NEW WORDS
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
SYNONYM let go, let loose
3. make less tight: release something to make something less
tight You need to release the tension in these shoulder
muscles.
4. make available: release something to make something
available to the public
to release a movie/book/CD
1. setting somebody/something free: release (of somebody)
(from something) the act of setting a person or an animal
free; the state of being set free
2. making something available: the act of making something
available to the public
3. [countable] a thing that is made available to the public,
especially a new CD or film/movie the latest new releases
4. from unpleasant feeling: the feeling that you are free from
pain, anxiety or some other unpleasant feeling a sense of
release after the exam
SEE ALSO press release
a version of a product, especially computer software, that is
fully developed and nearly ready to be made available to the
public. It comes after the beta version.
[countable, uncountable] a very slight difference in meaning,
sound, colour or somebody’s feelings that is not usually very
obvious: sắc thái
2 [uncountable] the state of being famous SYNONYM fame
MEANING(S)
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1. ad·ver·tise·ment noun (informal ad) (also British English, informal ad·vert) advertisement (for
BrE /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ ; something) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or
NAmE /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/ service
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car.
- SYNONYMS: publicity ad commercial promotion trailer
2. ad·ver·tiser noun BrE a person or company that advertises
/ˈædvətaɪzə(r)/
3. ad·ver·tis·ing noun [uncountable] the activity and industry of advertising things to people on
BrE /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/ ; NAmE television, in newspapers, on the Internet, etc A good advertising campaign will
/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/ increase our sales.
4. ad·ver·tise verb BrE intransitive, transitive] to tell the public about a product or a service in order to
/ˈædvətaɪz/ encourage people to buy or to use it
5. an·nounce verb to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc
BrE /əˈnaʊns/ ; NAmE /ə announce that… We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were
ˈnaʊns/ successful.
synonym
state/ indicate/ announce
These words all mean to say something, usually firmly and clearly and often in
public.
6. an·nounce·ment noun [countable] a spoken or written statement that informs people about something
BrE /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ to make an announcement
7. an·noun·cer noun a person who introduces, or gives information about, programmes on the radio
BrE /əˈnaʊnsə(r)/ or television
SEE ALSO host, presenter
a person who gives information about something in a station, an airport, etc.,
especially through a loudspeaker
8. apply verb for job/course: [intransitive, transitive] to make a formal request, usually in
BrE /əˈplaɪ/ writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university, etc You
should apply in person/by letter.
 apply for something to apply for a job/passport/grant
 apply to somebody/something (for something) to apply to a
company/university
 apply to do something He has applied to join the army.
9. ap·plied adjective [usually before noun] (especially of a subject of study) used in a practical way;
BrE /əˈplaɪd/ not theoretical applied mathematics (= as used by engineers, etc.)

10. ap·pli·ca·tion noun for job/course: [countable, uncountable] a formal (often written) request for
BrE /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or
university
11. applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/ (for something) a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies
for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc
12. dis·ad·van·tage verb disadvantage somebody/something: to cause problems and tend to stop
BrE /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
Some pension plans may disadvantage women.
OPPOSITE advantage
13. dis·ad·van·tage noun [countable, uncountable]something that causes problems and tends to stop
BrE /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
14. dis·ad·van·taged 1. not having the things, such as education, or enough money, that people need
adjective in order to succeed in life
BrE /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/ 2. the disadvantaged noun [plural] people who are disadvantaged
SYNONYM: deprived

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OPPOSITE advantaged
15. dis·ad·van·ta·geous disadvantageous (to/for somebody) (formal) causing somebody to be in a
adjective worse situation compared to other people
BrE /ˌdɪsædvænˈteɪdʒəs/ The deal will not be disadvantageous to your company.
OPPOSITE advantageous
16. con·cern verb BrE /kən 1. to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something
ˈsɜːn/ 2. concern yourself with/about something to take an interest in something
He didn't concern himself with the details.
17. con·cern noun [uncountable, countable] a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by
18. BrE /kənˈsɜːn many people concern (about something/somebody)
There is growing concern about violence on television.
19. cre·ate verb create something to make something happen or exist
BrE /kriˈeɪt/ Synonym
Make/ do/ create /develop/ produce/ generate/ form
These words all mean to make something from parts or materials, or to cause
something to exist or happen.
20. cre·ation noun uncountable] the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing
BrE /kriˈeɪʃn/ something to exist that did not exist before
21. cre·ative adjective [only before noun] involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce
BrE /kriˈeɪtɪv something new or a work of art
22. cre·ative noun 1. [countable] a person who is creative
BrE /kriˈeɪtɪv/ The exhibition features the paintings of local creatives.
2. [uncountable] creative ideas or material
23. cre·ative·ly adverb in a way that involves the use of skill and the imagination to produce
BrE /kriˈeɪtɪvli/ something new or a work of art
to think/work creatively
24. cre·ativ·ity noun [uncountable] the ability to use skill and imagination to produce something new
BrE /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ or to produce art; the act of doing this
Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
25. dedi·cate verb to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because
BrE /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ you think it is important
SYNONYM devote
dedicate yourself/something to something
She dedicates herself to her work.
26. dedi·cated adjective working hard at something because it is very important to you
BrE /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ SYNONYM committed
a dedicated teacher
dedicated to something She is dedicated to her job.
27. dedi·ca·tion noun [uncountable] dedication (to something) (approving) the hard work and effort
BrE /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is
important
SYNONYM commitment
28. de·velop verb grow bigger/stronger: [intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become
BrE /dɪˈveləp/ bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
- SYNONYMS
Make/do/ create/develop/ produce/ generate/ form
29. de·veloped adjective 1. (of a country, society, etc.) having many industries and a complicated
BrE /dɪˈveləpt/ economic system financial aid to less developed countries
The average citizen in the developed world uses over 155kg of paper per year.
COMPARE underdeveloped
2. in an advanced state
children with highly developed problem-solving skills
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30. de·vel·op·er noun
BrE /dɪˈveləpə(r)/
31. de·vel·op·ing adjective
BrE /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
32. de·vel·op·ment noun
BrE /dɪˈveləpmənt/
33. de·vel·op·men·tal
adjective
BrE /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/
34. de·vel·op·men·tal·ly
adverb
BrE /dɪˌveləpˈmentli/
35. for·tu·nate adjective
36. BrE /ˈfɔːtʃənət/
37. for·tu·nate·ly adverb
BrE /ˈfɔːtʃənətli
38. for·tue NAmE /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
39. hope·less adjective
BrE /ˈhəʊpləs/
40. hope·less·ly adverb
BrE /ˈhəʊpləsli/
41. hope·less·ness noun
BrE /ˈhəʊpləsnəs
42. hope·ful adjective
BrE /ˈhəʊpfl/
43. hope·ful noun
BrE /ˈhəʊpfl/
44. hope·ful·ly adverb
BrE /ˈhəʊpfəli
45. hope·ful·ness noun
BrE /ˈhəʊpflnəs
46. em·ploy verb
BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪ/
47. em·ploy·ee noun
BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
48. em·ploy·er noun
BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪə(r)/
49. em·ploy·able adjective
BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/
Vocabulary – grade 10 Ms. Van
[countable] a person or company that buys land or buildings in order to build
new houses, shops/stores, etc., or to improve the old ones, and makes a profit
from doing this property developers
[only before noun](of a country, society, etc.) poor, and trying to make its
industry and economic system more advanced
[uncountable] the gradual growth of something so that it becomes more
advanced, stronger, etc
1. in a state of developing or being developed
The product is still at a developmental stage.
2. connected with the development of somebody/something
in a way that is connected with the development of somebody/something
The majority of these children were developmentally delayed.
having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.
SYNONYM lucky
OPPOSITE unfortunate
by good luck
SYNONYM luckily
I was late, but fortunately the meeting hadn't started.
Fortunately for him, he was very soon offered another job.
OPPOSITE unfortunately
[uncountable] chance or luck, especially in the way it affects people’s lives
if something is hopeless, there is no hope that it will get better or succeed
SYNONYM terrible
with no hope that a situation will get better or succeed
[uncountable] the feeling of being without hope
a sense/feeling of hopelessness
[not usually before noun] (of a person) believing that something you want will
happen
SYNONYM optimistic
hopeful (that…) I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon.
hopeful (about something) He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the
interview.
hopeful (of doing something) (British English) She is hopeful of returning to
work soon.
OPPOSITE pessimistic
a person who wants to succeed at something
used to express what you hope will happen
Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.
[uncountable] the feeling of having hope, believing that something you want
will happen
to give somebody a job to do for payment employ somebody
How many people does the company employ?
a person who is paid to work for somebody
a person or company that pays people to work for them
OPPOSITE unemployment
having the skills and qualifications that will make somebody want to employ
you
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50. em·ploy·ment noun
BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
51. do·nate verb
BrE /dəʊˈneɪt/
52. do·na·tion noun
BrE /dəʊˈneɪʃn/
53. donor noun
BrE /ˈdəʊnə(r)/
54. volunteer noun /ˌvɒlən
ˈtɪə(r)
55. vol·un·teer verb
BrE /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ ;
56. vol·un·tary adjective
BrE /ˈvɒləntri/
57. vol·un·tar·ily adverb
BrE /ˈvɒləntrəli/; NAmE
/ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
58. chance noun
BrE /tʃɑːns/ ; NAmE /tʃæns/
59. chance adjective
BrE /tʃɑːns/ ; NAmE /tʃæns/
60. char·ity noun
BrE /ˈtʃærəti/ ; NAmE
/ˈtʃærəti/ (plural char·ities)
61. inter·act verb
BrE /ˌɪntərˈækt/ [
62. inter·action noun
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[uncountable, countable] work, especially when it is done to earn money; the
state of being employed
- SYNONYMS: Work/ employment/ career/ profession /occupation/ trade
These are all words for the work that somebody does in return for payment,
especially over a long period of time.
OPPOSITE unemployment
donate something (to somebody/something) to give money, food, clothes, etc.
to somebody/something, especially a charity
He donated thousands of pounds to charity.
[countable, uncountable] something that is given to a person or an organization
such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way
a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, clothes, food, etc. to a
charity, etc
international aid donors (= countries which give money, etc. to help other
countries)
She is one of the charity's main donors.
a person who does a job without being paid for it
[intransitive, transitive] to offer to do something without being forced to do it
or without getting paid for it
 volunteer to do something
Jill volunteered to organize a petition.
 volunteer (for/as something)
Several staff members volunteered for early retirement.
 volunteer something (for/as something)
done willingly, not because you are forced a voluntary agreement
Attendance on the course is purely voluntary. OPPOSITE compulsory
1. willingly; without being forced
He was not asked to leave—he went voluntarily.
2. without payment; free
[countable, uncountable] a possibility of something happening, especially
something that you want
[only before noun] not planned
SYNONYM unplanned By chance: tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên, do may mắn
1 [countable] an organization for helping people in need Many charities sent
money to help the victims of the famine.
The concert will raise money for local charities.
2 [uncountable] the aim of giving money, food, help, etc. to people who are in
need Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for
charity.
1. intransitive] interact (with somebody) to communicate with somebody,
especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child.
2. interact (with something) if one thing interacts with another, or if two
things interact, the two things have an effect on each other
1. [uncountable, countable] interaction (between A and B) interaction (of A)
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BrE /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/ ; NAmE (with B) the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you
/ˌɪntərˈækʃn/ work, play or spend time with them the interaction between performers and
their audience
2. interaction (between A and B) interaction (of A) (with B) if one thing has
an interaction with another, or if there is an interaction between two
things, the two things have an effect on each other
63. inter·active adjective 1. that involves people working together and having an influence on each other
BrE /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/ The school believes in interactive teaching methods.
2. (computing) that allows information to be passed continuously and in both
directions between a computer and the person who uses it interactive
systems/video
64. inter·active·ly adverb 1. (computing) in a way that allows information to be passed continuously and
BrE /ˌɪntərˈæktɪvli/ 1 ( in both directions between a computer and the person who uses it
Users can interactively view the 3D content on the web.
2. in a way that involves people working together and having an influence on
each other
65. bene·fit noun an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that
BrE /ˈbenɪfɪt/ ; something has
66. For special benefit of Vì lợi ích riêng của
67. bene·fi·cial adjective beneficial (to something/somebody) (formal) improving a situation; having a
BrE /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ helpful or useful effect SYNONYM advantageous, favourable
68. bene·fi·cial·ly adverb in a way that improves a situation or has a helpful or useful effect
BrE /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəli/ ; SYNONYM advantageously, favourably OPPOSITE detrimentally
69. bene·fi·ciary noun beneficiary (of something) a person who gains as a result of something
BrE /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/
70. bene·fit verb benefit somebody to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some way
BrE /ˈbenɪfɪt/
71. ob·vi·ous adjective obvious (to somebody) (that…) easy to see or understand
BrE /ˈɒbviəs/ SYNONYM clear
72. ob·vi·ous·ly adverb used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or
BrE /ˈɒbviəsli/ agree with SYNONYM clearly
73. ob·vi·ous·ness noun the fact of being easy to see or understand
BrE /ˈɒbviəsnəs/
74. ig·nor·ant adjective lacking knowledge or information about something; not educated an ignorant
BrE /ˈɪɡnərənt/ ; person/question
75. ig·nor·ant·ly adverb without knowing about something
BrE /ˈɪɡnərəntli/
76. ig·nore verb ignore something to pay no attention to something
BrE /ɪɡˈnɔː(r)/ SYNONYM disregard
77. ig·nor·ance noun ignorance (of/about something) a lack of knowledge or information about
BrE /ˈɪɡnərəns/ something
78. ˌnarrow-ˈminded not willing to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others
adjective SYNONYM bigoted, intolerant a narrow-minded attitude
OPPOSITE broad-minded, open-minded
79. narrow-ˈminded·ness a lack of willingness to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others
noun SYNONYM bigotry, intolerance (1)
OPPOSITE broad-mindedness, open-mindedness
80. in·come noun the money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from
BrE /ˈɪnkʌm/ investing money, from business, etc
people on high/low incomes
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82. non-ˈprofit adjective
83. fa·cil·ity noun
BrE /fəˈsɪləti/
84. fa·cili·ta·tor noun
BrE /fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə(r)/ ;
85. fa·cili·tate verb
BrE /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ ;
86. fa·cili·ta·tion noun
BrE /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃn/ ;
87. re·li·able adjective
BrE /rɪˈlaɪəbl
88. re·li·ably adverb
BrE /rɪˈlaɪəbli/ ;
89. re·li·abil·ity noun
BrE /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ ;
90. goal noun
BrE /ɡəʊl/
91. avail·able adjective
BrE /əˈveɪləbl/
92. avail·abil·ity noun
BrE /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
93. avail verb
BrE /əˈveɪl/
94. re·cede verb
BrE /rɪˈsiːd/
95. shore·line noun ˈʃɔːlaɪn/
96. shore noun
BrE /ʃɔː(r)/
97. symp·tom noun
BrE /ˈsɪmptəm/
98. symp·tom·ize verb
BrE /ˈsɪmptəmaɪz/ ;
NAmE /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/
99. symp·tom·at·ic adjective
BrE /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/ ;
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you earn
(British English also ˌnon-ˈprofit-making)
(of an organization) without the aim of making a profit
facilities [plural] buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a
particular purpose
a person who helps somebody do something more easily by discussing
problems, giving advice, etc. rather than telling them what to do
to make an action or a process possible or easier
the process or fact of making something possible or easier
that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on
SYNONYM dependable
in a way that can be trusted or relied on
the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs
SYNONYM dependability
something that you hope to achieve
SYNONYM aim /target/objective/ goal/ object /end
These are all words for something that you are trying to achieve.
that you can get, buy or find
the fact that something is possible to get, buy or find
the availability of cheap flights
1 [transitive] avail somebody (something) avail something (formal or old-
fashioned) to be helpful or useful to somebody
2 [transitive, intransitive] (Indian English, non-standard) to make use of
something, especially an opportunity or offer
1 [intransitive] to move gradually away from somebody or away from a
previous position The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
She watched his receding figure.
2 [intransitive] (especially of a problem, feeling or quality) to become gradually
weaker or smaller
the edge of the sea, the ocean or a lake a rocky
the land along the edge of the sea or ocean, a lake or another large area of water
a rocky/sandy shore
a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy flu symptoms
- SYNONYMS: sign/indication/ symptom/ symbol/ indicator/ signal
These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that something exists,
is happening or may happen in the future.
to be a sign or symptom of something
being a sign of an illness or a problem a symptomatic infection
UNIT 5: INVENTIONS
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NEW WORDS MEANINGS

1. in·ven·tion /ɪnˈvenʃn/
 in·vent·ive /ɪnˈventɪv/
 in·vent·ive·ly /ɪnˈventɪvli/
 in·vent·or /ɪnˈventə(r)
2. bulky /ˈbʌlki/
 bulk /bʌlk/
3. earbuds /ˈɪəbʌdz /
4. portable
5. patent /ˈpætnt/
6. laptop /ˈlæptɒp/
7. headphones /ˈhedfəʊnz/
8. fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/
9. principle /ˈpɔːtəbl/
10. submarine /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/
11. velcro /ˈvelkrəʊ/
12. Generous /ˈdʒenərəs/
 gen·er·os·ity /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti
 gen·er·ous·ly /ˈdʒenərəsli/
13. Portable /ˈpɔːtəbl/
 port·ab·il·ity /ˈpɔːtəbl/
14. Economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
 eco·nom·ic·al·ly /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/
 eco·nom·ic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/
15. Versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/
 ver·sa·til·ity /ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti/
16. video game
17. smartphone
18. laptop
19. e-book
20. email
21. food processor
22. in·spire /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)
 in·spir·ation /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
 in·spir·ation·al /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/
n Sự phát minh
a SYNONYM imaginative
adv SYNONYM imaginatively
n Nhà phát minh
A to lớn, kềnh càng
V,n
n tai nghe
a dễ dàng mang, xách theo
n,v bằng sáng chế; được cấp bằng sáng chế
n máy tính xách tay
n tai nghe qua đầu
n vải, chất liệu vải
n nguyên tắc, yếu tố cơ bản
n tàu ngầm
n một loại khóa dán
a hào phóng
n
adv
a Có thể/ dễ mang theo
n
A tiết kiệm
adv
n
A đa năng
n
n a game in which players control and move images on a
screen (video: film or image; game: something you play for
fun)
n a mobile phone that has some functions of a computer
(smart: intelligent, computer-controlled; phone: a
telephone)
a portable, small computer that can work with a battery
(lap: top part of your leg; top: upper surface
a book that is displayed on a computer screen or an
electronic device (electronic: using microchips to control a
small electric current; book: a written work)
a way of sending messages to other people by using a
computer (electronic: using microchips to control a small
electric current; mail: post, letters)
máy nghiền thức ăn
V tạo cảm hứng
N
A

23. fastener /ˈfɑːsnə(r)/ N Khóa, móc, chốt

 fas·ten /ˈfɑːsn/ v
24. fab·ric /ˈfæbrɪk/ n vải
25. hook /hʊk/ V,n Móc, bản lề, lưỡi câu
26. loop /luːp/ V,n Vòng, thòng lọng, khuyết áo
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27. spacesuit n đồ du hành vũ trụ

28. lighthouse N Ngọn hải đăng
29. goldbrick N Người lười nhác tránh làm việc (hay giả vờ ốm)
30. moving van N Xe chở đồ nội thất, chở hang
31. tallboy N Tủ ngăn kéo cao (quần áo)
32. access to sth N Phương tiện đến gần hoặc đi vào nơi nào, sự tiếp cận
33. reward N Sự thưởng, sự đền ơn, phần thưởng
34. wing N Cánh (động vật), chái nhà
35. imitate V Bắt chước
 imi·ta·tion /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/ N
 imi·ta·tive /ˈɪmɪtətɪv/ A
 imi·ta·tor /ˈɪmɪteɪtə(r)/ n
36. smooth A Vải trơn, nhẵn, lặng, bằng phẳng
37. cling V Bám vào, dính lấy, níu lấy
38. solid A Thể rắn
39. multi-layer A Có nhiều lớp
40. dimension N Chiều, kích thước, khổ, cỡ
41. collapse V Đổ, sụp đổ
 collapsible A Có thể gập lại được
 col·lapse /kəˈlæps/ N
 col·lapsed /kəˈlæps/ a
42. paddle-wheel N Bánh guồng tàu thủy
43. fossil N Hóa thạch
44. congestion /kənˈdʒestʃən/ N Sự đông nghịt, sự tắc nghẽn, sự xung huyết
 congested A
45. observe V Quan sát
 ob·ser·ver /əbˈzɜːvə(r) N Người quan sát
 ob·ser·va·tion /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/ N Sự quan sát
 ob·serv·able /əbˈzɜːvəbl/ A Có thể quan sát
 ob·serv·ably /əbˈzɜːvəbli/ adv 1 cách có/ có thể quan sát
46. grad·ual /ˈɡrædʒuəl/ Dần dần, từ từ
 grad·ual·ly /ˈɡrædʒuəli/

UNIT 4. FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

Cho một cộng đồng tốt đẹp hơn
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1. advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ (n): quảng cáo, rao vặt

2. announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ (n): thông báo
3. apply /əˈplaɪ/(v): nộp đơn xin việc
4. balance /ˈbæləns/ (v): làm cho cân bằng
5. by chance /baɪ - tʃɑːns/ (np): tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
6. community /kəˈmjuːnəti/(n): cộng đồng
7. concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ (a): lo lắng, quan tâm
8. creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ (a): sáng tạo
9. dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ (a): tận tâm, tận tụy
10. development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ (n): sự phát triển
11. disadvantaged /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/(a): thiệt thòi
12. donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ (v): cho, tặng
13. employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ (n): việc tuyển dụng
14. excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/(a): phấn khởi, phấn khích
15. facility /fəˈsɪləti/ (n): cơ sở vật chất, trang thiết bị
16. fortunate /ˈfɔːtʃənət/ (a): may mắn
17. handicapped /ˈhændikæpt/ (a): tàn tật, khuyết tật
18. helpful /ˈhelpfl/(a): hữu ích
19. hopeless /ˈhəʊpləs/ (a): vô vọng
20. interact /ˌɪntərˈækt/ (v): tương tác
21. interested /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ (a): quan tâm, hứng thú
22. interesting /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ (a): hay, thú vị
23. invalid /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (n): người tàn tật, người khuyết tật
24. leader /ˈliːdə(r)/ (n): người đứng đầu, nhà lãnh đạo
25. martyr /ˈmɑːtə(r)/ (n): liệt sỹ
26. meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/ (a): có ý nghĩa
27. narrow-minded /ˌnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/(a): nông cạn, hẹp hòi
28. non-profit /ˌnɒn ˈprɒfɪt/ (a): phi lợi nhuận
29. obvious /ˈɒbviəs/ (a): rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
30. opportunity /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ (n): cơ hội, dịp
31. passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ (a): say mê, đam mê
32. patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ (a): kiên trì, kiên nhẫn
33. position /pəˈzɪʃn/ (n): vị trí, địa vị, chức vụ
34. post /pəʊst/ (n): vị trí, địa vị, chức vụ
35. priority /praɪˈɒrəti/(n): việc ưu tiên hàng đầu
36. public /ˈpʌblɪk/ (a): công cộng
37. remote /rɪˈməʊt/ (a): xa xôi, hẻo lánh
38. running water /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈwɔːtə(r)/ (np): nước máy

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