Effects of noise

Question 1

Plausible
(adj)
/ˈplɔːzəbl/

Answer 1

​(of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true
ex: The only plausible explanation is that he forgot.

OPPOSITE: implausible

Question 2

adjust
(v)
/əˈdʒʌst/

Answer 2

1. to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
   ex: This button is for adjusting the volume.
2. to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and/or think
   ex: They’ll be fine—they just need time to adjust.

SYNONYM: adapt

Question 3

capable
(adj)
/ˈkeɪpəbl/

Answer 3

having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something
ex: You are capable of better work than this

Question 4

adapt -> adaptation
(v)
/əˈdæpt/

Answer 4

to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
ex: The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive.

SYNONYM: adjust

Question 5

burst
(n)
/bɜːst/

Answer 5

sự bộc phát, phá vỡ -> tiếng ồn, tiếng nổ

ex: to short bursts of very loud noise

Question 6

physiological
(adj)
/ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

Answer 6

connected with the way in which a particular living thing functions
ex: physiological reaction

Question 7

disruptive
(adj)
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

Answer 7

causing problems, noise, etc. so that something cannot continue normally
ex: The noise was quite disruptive

Question 8

arousal
(n)
/əˈraʊzl/

Answer 8

the act of making somebody have a particular feeling or attitude
ex: the arousal of public interest

Question 9

troublesome
(adj)
/ˈtrʌblsəm/

Answer 9

causing trouble, pain, etc. over a long period of time

ex: Loud noise becomes more troublesome if the person is required to concentrate on more than one task.

Question 10

interfere with
(v)
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)

Answer 10

​to prevent something from succeeding or from being done or happening as planned
ex: She never allows her personal feelings to interfere with her work.

Question 11

monitor
(v)
/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

Answer 11

to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes
ex: We need to monitor how the situation develops.

SYNONYM: track

Question 12

aeroplane
(n)
/ˈeərəpleɪn/

Answer 12

a flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines

Question 13

circumstance
(n)
/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/,

Answer 13

the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
ex: I know I can trust him in any circumstance.

SYNONYM: situation

Question 14

intrusion
(n)
/ɪnˈtruːʒn/

Answer 14

​something that affects a situation or people’s lives in a way that they do not want
ex: They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.

Question 15

interval
(n)
/ˈɪntəvl/

Answer 15

a period of time between two events

ex: He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened.

Question 16

fatigue
(n)
/fəˈtiːɡ/

Answer 16

a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise

ex: - physical and mental fatigue
- Driver fatigue was to blame for the accident.

Question 17

suppose
(v)
/səˈpəʊz/

Answer 17

to think or believe that something is true or possible

Question 18

not unlike

Answer 18

không khác

Question 19

not likely

Answer 19

không thể

Question 20

exposure
(n)
/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/

Answer 20

the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
ex: at high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.

Question 21

intense noise

Answer 21

tiếng ồn cường độ cao

Question 22

tune out
(phrasal verb)
/tjuːn/

Answer 22

​to stop listening to something

Question 23

proofread
(v)
/ˈpruːfriːd/

Answer 23

to read and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)

Question 24

work out problem

Answer 24

problem solving

Question 25

distraction
(n)
/dɪˈstrækʃn/

IDIOM: to distraction (so that you become upset, excited or angry, and not able to think clearly)

Answer 25

a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about

Question 26

associated with

v

Answer 26

connected

Question 27

arise
(v)
/əˈraɪz/

Answer 27

(especially of a problem or a difficult situation) to happen; to start to exist
ex: A serious problem can arise if the heart stops pumping effectively.

Question 28

eliminate

v

Answer 28

to remove or get rid of something