SAT Vocabulary Set 1

1. Display
2. Spectacle
3. Deception
4. Protectionist
5. Insuperable
6. Engender
7. Sporadic
8. Preliminary
9. Counteract
10. Precipitate
11. Reign
12. Accentuate
13. Monetize
14. Idealistic
15. Endure
16. Imitation
17. Irreproachable
18. Manifestation
19. Constrict
20. Prevalence
21. Ingenious
22. Unequivocal
23. Meticulous
24. Scrutinize
25. Designate
26. Preclude
27. Counteract
28. Repudiate
29. Overshadow
30. Constellation
31. Sovereignty
32. Precusor
33. Gross
34. Misconception
35. Modification
36. Abrupt
37. Arbitrary
38. Efficacy
39. Renown
40. Tending
41. Priest
42. Quiver
43. Homogeneous
44. Arbiter
45. Gimmick
46. Lurking
47. Countenance
48. Lofty
49. Reign
50. Monarch
51. Consequential
52. Uneventful
53. Corollary
54. Reciprocate
55. Hideous
56. Akin
57. Irresolvable
58. Chant
59. Opalescent
60. Hurriedly
61. Halting
62. Dull
63. Alludes
Meaning (phần giải nghĩa tiếng việt chỉ mang tính tương đối):

Display

English: A performance, show, or event intended for public entertainment.

Vietnamese: Trình diễn

• Exhibit - (verb) To show or present something for public view or inspection,

often as part of an organized event or exhibition.
• Manifest - (verb) To make something evident or clearly visible, typically
referring to qualities, emotions, or signs.
• Showcase - (verb) To put something on display in order to demonstrate its
qualities, value, or significance.

Spectacle

English: A visually striking performance or display.

Vietnamese: Quang cảnh

• Extravaganza - (noun) A lavish or impressive display or performance, often

involving a large-scale production or showy elements.
• Pageant - (noun) A public display or exhibition, often involving elaborate
costumes, decorations, and performances, with a focus on visual appeal.
• Panorama - (noun) An extensive and impressive view or display, typically of a
wide area, landscape, or scene.

Deception

English: The action of deceiving someone.

Vietnamese: Sự lừa dối
• Subterfuge - (noun) The use of deceitful tactics or strategies to achieve a hidden
or dishonest purpose, often involving trickery or cunning.
• Duplicity - (noun) The act of being deceitful or having a double-dealing nature,
often involving the concealment of one's true intentions.
• Chicanery - (noun) The use of trickery or deception to achieve a political,
financial, or legal advantage, often involving clever manipulation of rules or
laws.
Protectionist

English: A person who advocates the extension of protection to domestic industries

through the imposition of import tariffs.
Vietnamese: Người bảo hộ

• Isolationist - (noun) A person or policy advocating for the protection and

preservation of a country's interests by avoiding or limiting involvement with
foreign entities.
• Insular - (adjective) Relating to or characteristic of a policy or attitude that
seeks to protect a nation's interests by remaining isolated or closed off from
outside influences.
• Nationalistic - (adjective) Pertaining to a strong sense of loyalty and
protectionism towards one's own nation, often involving a focus on domestic
industries and interests.

Insuperable

English: Impossible to overcome.

Vietnamese: Không thể vượt qua
• Insurmountable - (adjective) Impossible to overcome or conquer, typically
referring to obstacles, challenges, or difficulties.
• Unconquerable - (adjective) Resistant to being defeated or subdued, often
describing a force or obstacle that cannot be mastered.
• Impassable - (adjective) Impossible to pass through or overcome, usually in the
context of physical barriers or obstacles that cannot be crossed.

Engender

English: Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

Vietnamese: Gây ra

• Beget: To cause; bring about.

• Foment: To instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or
development of.
• Catalyze: To cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst.
Sporadic

English: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

Vietnamese: Rải rác, không thường xuyên
• Intermittent: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
• Erratic: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
• Desultory: Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; occurring randomly or
occasionally.

Preliminary

English: Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Vietnamese: Sơ bộ, ban đầu
• Antecedent: Preceding or prior in time; previous.
• Precursory: Serving to herald the coming of something.
• Provisional: Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

Counteract

English: Act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
Vietnamese: Chống lại, làm giảm bớt
• Obviate: Remove (a need or difficulty); to anticipate and prevent or eliminate
by effective measures.
• Neutralize: To render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an
opposite force or effect.
• Mitigate: To make less severe, serious, or painful.

Precipitate

English: Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen
suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
Vietnamese: Gây ra nhanh chóng
• Galvanize: To shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
• Hasten: To cause (something) to happen more quickly.
• Instigate: To urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course.

Reign
English: The period during which a sovereign rules.
Vietnamese: Triều đại
• Dominion: Sovereignty or control.
• Ascendancy: Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.
Accentuate
English: Make more noticeable or prominent.
Vietnamese: Nhấn mạnh, làm nổi bật
• Amplify: To make larger, greater, or stronger; enlarge or extend.
• Highlight: To emphasize or make prominent.
• Underscore: To emphasize or show the importance or relevance of something.

Monetize

English: Convert into or express in the form of currency.

Vietnamese: Chuyển thành tiền
• Capitalise: To take advantage of; turn something to one's advantage.
• Commercialize: To manage or utilize in a manner designed to produce profit.
• Liquify: Convert (an asset) into cash, especially to fund a venture.

Idealistic

English: Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.

Vietnamese: Lý tưởng hóa
• Quixotic: Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
• Utopian: Characterized by or aiming for a perfect societal and moral state.
• Visionary: Thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.

Endure

English: Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

Vietnamese: Chịu đựng
• Persevere: Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
• Withstand: To stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially
successfully.
• Countenance: Admit as acceptable or possible; tolerate.

Imitation

English: A thing intended to simulate or copy something else.

Vietnamese: Sự bắt chước
• Facsimile: An exact copy, especially of written or printed material.
• Simulacrum: An image or representation; especially of someone or something.
Irreproachable

English: Beyond criticism; faultless.

Vietnamese: Không chê vào đâu được
• Unimpeachable: Beyond doubt or reproach; unquestionably honest or
trustworthy.
• Immaculate: Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaw or mistake.
• Exemplary: Serving as a desir

Manifestation
English: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something.
Vietnamese: Sự biểu hiện
• Embodiment: A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.
• Epitome: A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or
type.
• Incarnation: A person or thing regarded as embodying or representing some
quality, spirit, or the like.

Constrict
English: Make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.
Vietnamese: Siết chặt, co lại
• Tighten: To make or become tighter or narrower.

Prevalence
English: The condition of being widespread.
Vietnamese: Sự phổ biến
• Ubiquity: The state of being everywhere or seeming to be everywhere at the
same time.
• Pervasiveness: The quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an
area or a group.
• Rampant: Flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Ingenious
English: (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
Vietnamese: Tài tình, khéo léo
• Innovative: Featuring new methods; advanced and original.
• Clever: Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas.
• Resourceful: Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome
difficulties.
Unequivocal
English: Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
Vietnamese: Rõ ràng, không mơ hồ
• Indubitable: Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
• Unambiguous: Not open to more than one interpretation; clear.
• Incontrovertible: Not able to be denie

Meticulous
English: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Vietnamese: Tỉ mỉ, chính xác
• Fastidious: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
• Punctilious: Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
• Scrupulous: Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Scrutinize
English: Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Vietnamese: Xem xét kỹ lưỡng
• Dissect: To examine in detail, typically to analyze or interpret.
• Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail.
• Peruse: To read or examine with great attention.

Designate
English: Appoint (someone) to a specified position.
Vietnamese: Chỉ định
• Annotate: Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.
• Delineate: Describe or portray (something) precisely.
• Nominate: Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor
or award.

Preclude
English: Prevent from happening or make impossible.
Vietnamese: Ngăn chặn
• Obviate: Remove (a need or difficulty); to anticipate and prevent or eliminate.
• Forestall: Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking
advance action.
• Prohibit: Formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

Overshadow
English: Appear more prominent or important than.
Vietnamese: Làm lu mờ
• Eclipse: Deprive (someone or something) of significance, power, or prominence.
• Obfuscate: Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
• Dominant: Exercising influence or control.
Constellation
English: A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.
Vietnamese: Chòm sao
• Pantheon: All the gods of a people or religion collectively.
• Assemblage: A collection or gathering of things or people.
• Galaxy: A large system of stars and planets, or a collection of impressive people
or things.

Sovereignty
English: Supreme power or authority.
Vietnamese: Chủ quyền
• Autonomy: Freedom from external control or influence; independence.
• Supremacy: The state of being superior to all others in authority, power, or
status.
• Dominion: Sovereignty or control.

Precursor
English: A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
Vietnamese: Tiền thân
• Forerunner: A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of
someone or something else.
• Antecedent: A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
• Harbinger: A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of
another.

Gross
English: (especially of wrongdoing) very obvious and unacceptable.
Vietnamese: Thô tục, rõ ràng
• Vulgar: Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
• Crass: Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.
• Obvious: Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Misconception
English: A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or
understanding.
Vietnamese: Quan niệm sai lầm
• Fallacy: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
• Erroneousness: The state or quality of being mistaken.
• Misapprehension: A mistaken belief about or interpretation of something.
Modification
English: The action of modifying something.
Vietnamese: Sự sửa đổi
• Alteration: A change, typically a slight change, in the appearance, character,
or structure of something.
• Amendment: A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of
legislation, etc.
• Adaptation: The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Abrupt
English: Sudden and unexpected.
Vietnamese: Đột ngột
• Precipitate: Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration.
• Sudden: Occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning.
• Hasty: Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

Arbitrary
English: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or
system.
Vietnamese: Tùy tiện
• Capricious: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
• Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and
amusing way.

Efficacy
English: The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Vietnamese: Hiệu quả
• Potency: The power of something to influence or make an impression.
• Effectiveness: The degree to which something is successful in producing a
desired result.
• Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards; a quality considered morally
good or desirable in a person.

Renown
English: The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.
Vietnamese: Danh tiếng
• Repute: The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of
being generally regarded in a particular way.
• Fame: The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on
account of notable achievements.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Tending
English: Apply oneself to the care of or look after.
Vietnamese: Chăm sóc
• Ministering: Attend to the needs of (someone).
• Catering: Provide with what is needed or required.
• Nurturing: Caring for and encouraging the growth or development of.

Priest
English: An ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church,
authorized to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.
Vietnamese: Linh mục

Quiver
English: Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
Vietnamese: Rung lên
• Tremble: Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or
frailty.
• Shudder: Tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion.
• Vibrate: Move or cause to move continuously and rapidly to and fro.

Homogeneous
English: Of the same kind; alike.
Vietnamese: Đồng nhất
• Monolithic: Formed of a single large block of material.
• Uniform: Not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases
and at all times.
• Unvarying: Not changing; remaining the same.

Arbiter
English: A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
Vietnamese: Trọng tài, người phân xử
• Adjudicator: A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a
matter.
• Referee: An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the
rules are adhered to.
• Mediator: A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come
to an agreement.
Gimmick
English: A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.
Vietnamese: Mẹo, chiêu trò
• Ploy: A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own
advantage.
• Stratagem: A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent.

Lurking
English: Remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush.
Vietnamese: Lẩn trốn, rình rập
• Skulking: Moving stealthily or furtively.
• Loitering: Standing or waiting around idly or without apparent purpose.
• Sneaking: Moving in a furtive or stealthy manner.

Countenance
English: A person's face or facial expression.
Vietnamese: Vẻ mặt, biểu hiện khuôn mặt
• Demeanor: Outward behavior or bearing.
• Visage: A person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the
features.
• Mien: A person's look or manner, especially indicating their character or mood.

Lofty
English: Of imposing height.
Vietnamese: Cao vút, cao chót vót
• Elevated: Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
• Exalted: Placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
• Towering: Extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.

Monarch
English: A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
Vietnamese: Quốc vương
• Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
• Potentate: A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
• Regent: A person appointed to administer a country because the monarch is a
minor or is absent.

Consequential
English: Following as a result or effect.
Vietnamese: Hậu quả, có kết quả
• Significant: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
• Momentous: Of great importance or significance.
• Pivotal: Of crucial importance in relation to the success of something.
Uneventful
English: Lacking significant events, incidents, or changes.
Vietnamese: Bình thường, không có gì đặc biệt
• Placid: Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.
• Tranquil: Free from disturbance.
• Monotonous: Dull, tedious, and repetitious.

Corollary
English: A direct or natural consequence or result.
Vietnamese: Hậu quả, kết quả tự nhiên
• Postulate: A thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning.
• Offshoot: A side shoot or branch on a plant.
• Consequence: A result or effect of an action or condition.

Reciprocate
English: Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
Vietnamese: Đáp lại
• Retaliate: Make an attack in return for a similar attack.
• Requite: Make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing).
• Correspond: Have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

Hideous
English: Ugly or disgusting to look at.
Vietnamese: Xấu xí, kinh tởm
• Ghastly: Causing great horror or fear.
• Grotesque: Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
• Gruesome: Causing repulsion or horror.

Akin
English: Of similar character; related.
Vietnamese: Giống nhau, cùng loại
• Affiliated: Officially attached or connected to an organization.
• Analogous: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes
clearer the nature of the things compared.
• Kindred: Similar in kind; related.
Irresolvable
English: Unable to be resolved.
Vietnamese: Không thể giải quyết
• Intractable: Hard to control or deal with.
• Unyielding: Unwilling to bend or compromise; firm.
• Insoluble: Impossible to solve.

Chant
English: A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a
crowd.
Vietnamese: Ca ngợi, bài ca
• Intone: Say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice.
• Incant: Chant or recite (a magical spell or charms).
• Croon: Hum or sing in a soft, low voice.

Opalescent
English: Showing varying colors as an opal does.
Vietnamese: Màu ngọc trai
• Nacreous: Having the luster of mother-of-pearl.
• Iridescent: Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from
different angles.
• Pearly: Of a pale pinkish-white color.

Hurriedly
English: With excessive speed or urgency; hastily.
Vietnamese: Vội vã, cấp tốc
• Precipitately: Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful
consideration.
• Hastily: With excessive speed or urgency.
• Posthaste: With great speed or immediacy.

Halting
English: Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence; faltering.
Vietnamese: Do dự, chập chùng
• Stammering: Speaking with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to
repeat the initial letters of words.
• Hesitant: Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.
• Faltering: Start to lose strength or momentum.
Dull
English: Lacking interest or excitement.
Vietnamese: Chán chường, đều đều
• Tedious: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
• Lackluster: Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or
uninspiring.

Alludes
English: Suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
Vietnamese: Ám chỉ, nói bóng gió
• Insinuates: Suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect
and unpleasant way.
• Intimates: Imply or hint.
• References: Mention or cite as a relevant example or support.