Part 5

Question 1

third

Answer 1

ordinal number
[/θɜːrd/]
1. 3rd
-> Today is the third (of May).
2. used when you have failed to do something twice and hope that you will succeed the third time

ngày thứ ba

Question 2

thirsty

Answer 2

adjective
[/ˈθɜːrsti/]
1. needing or wanting to drink
-> We were hungry and thirsty.
2. having a strong desire for something
-> He is thirsty for power.
3. dry; in need of water

khát

Question 3

though

Answer 3

adverb
[/ðəʊ/]
1. used especially at the end of a sentence or clause to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important
-> Our team lost. It was a good game though.

mặc dù

Question 4

thoughtful

Answer 4

adjective
[/ˈθɔːtfl/]
1. quiet, because you are thinking
-> He looked thoughtful.
2. showing that you think about and care for other people
-> The hotel manager was very kind and thoughtful.
3. showing signs of careful thought
-> a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game

chu đáo

Question 5

three

Answer 5

number
[/θriː/]
1. 3
-> There are only three cookies left.
2. two or three at a time; in small numbers
3. reading, writing and arithmetic, thought to be the most important parts of a child’s education

ba

Question 6

threshold

Answer 6

noun
[/ˈθreʃhəʊld/]
1. the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room
-> He stepped across the threshold.
2. the level at which something starts to happen or have an effect
-> He has a low boredom threshold (= he gets bored easily).
3. the point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins
-> She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life.

ngưỡng

Question 7

through

Answer 7

preposition
[/θruː/]
1. from one end or side of something/somebody to the other
-> The burglar got in through the window.
2. to see, hear, etc. something from the other side of an object or a substance
-> I couldn’t hear their conversation through the wall.
3. from the beginning to the end of an activity, a situation or a period of time
-> The children are too young to sit through a concert.
4. past a barrier, stage or test
-> Go through this gate, and you’ll see the house on your left.
5. until, and including
-> We’ll be in New York Tuesday through Friday.
6. by means of; because of
-> You can only achieve success through hard work.

bởi vì

Question 8

throughout

Answer 8

preposition
[/θruːˈaʊt/]
1. in or into every part of something
-> They export their products to markets throughout the world.
2. during the whole period of time of something
-> The museum is open daily throughout the year.

khắp

Question 9

tight

Answer 9

adjective
[/taɪt/]
1. held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
-> She’ll always help if you’re in a tight spot.
2. fitting closely to your body and sometimes uncomfortable
-> He kept a tight grip on her arm.
3. difficult to manage with because there is not enough
4. very strict and hard to resist, avoid, etc.
5. stretched or pulled so that it cannot stretch much further
6. with things or people packed closely together, leaving little space between them
7. looking or sounding anxious, upset or angry
8. feeling painful or uncomfortable because of illness or emotion
9. having a close relationship with somebody else or with other people
10. curving suddenly rather than gradually
11. with runners, teams, etc. that seem to be equally good
12. not wanting to spend much money; not generous
13. drunk
14. not allowing the substance mentioned to enter
15. in a difficult situation
16. to control somebody/something carefully or strictly
17. to organize something in a very efficient way, controlling other people very closely

chặt

Question 10

timing

Answer 10

noun
[/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/]
1. the act of choosing when something happens; a particular point or period of time when something happens or is planned
-> The timing of the decision was a complete surprise.
2. the skill of doing something at exactly the right time
-> an actor with a great sense of comic timing
3. the repeated rhythm of something; the skill of producing this
-> She played the piano confidently but her timing was not good.
4. the rate at which an electric spark is produced in a vehicle’s engine in order to make it work

thời gian

Question 11

tiny

Answer 11

adjective
[/ˈtaɪni/]
1. very small in size or amount
-> a tiny baby
2. a way of referring to children when somebody wants, or is going to have, a baby

nhỏ xíu

Question 12

tip

Answer 12

verb
[/tɪp/]
1. to give somebody an extra amount of money to thank them for something they have done for you as part of their job
-> In an interview, smart presentation can tip the scales in your favour.
2. to move so that one end or side is higher than the other; to move something into this position
-> Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily.
3. to make something/somebody come out of a container or its/their position by holding or lifting it/them at an angle
-> She tipped the dirty water down the drain.
4. to touch something lightly so that it moves in a particular direction
-> The goalkeeper just managed to tip the ball over the crossbar.
5. to leave rubbish somewhere outdoors in order to get rid of it
6. to say in advance that somebody/something will be successful
7. to cover the end or edge of something with a colour, a substance, etc.
8. used to say that you admire somebody very much for something they have done
9. it is/was raining heavily
10. to affect the result of something in one way rather than another
11. to make your plans or intentions known
12. to weigh a particular amount
13. to give somebody secret information that they can use to gain an advantage for themselves

mẹo

Question 13

tired

Answer 13

adjective
[/ˈtaɪərd/]
1. feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
-> to be/look/feel tired
2. feeling that you have had enough of somebody/something because you no longer find them/it interesting or because they make you angry or unhappy
-> I’m sick and tired of all the arguments.
3. boring because it is too familiar or has been used too much
-> He always comes out with the same tired old jokes.

mệt

Question 14

title

Answer 14

noun
[/ˈtaɪtl/]
1. the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.
-> What’s title of her new book?
2. a particular book or magazine
-> The company publishes twenty new titles a year.
3. a word in front of a person’s name to show their rank or profession, whether or not they are married, etc.
-> The present duke inherited the title from his father.
4. a name that describes a job
-> The official title of the job is ‘Administrative Assistant’.
5. the position of being the winner of a competition, especially a sports competition
-> She has won three world titles.
6. the legal right to own something, especially land or property; the document that shows you have this right
-> He claims he has title to the land.

tiêu đề

Question 15

title

Answer 15

verb
[/ˈtaɪtl/]
1. to give a book, piece of music, etc. a particular name
-> Their first album was titled ‘Made in Valmez’.

tiêu đề

Question 16

to

Answer 16

preposition
[/tə/]
1. in the direction of something; towards something
-> I walked to the office.
2. as far as something
-> The meadows lead down to the river.
3. located in the direction mentioned from something
-> Place the cursor to the left of the first word.
4. used to show the person or thing that receives something
-> He gave it to his sister.
5. used to show the end or limit of a range or period of time
-> a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million
6. before the start of something
-> How long is it to lunch?
7. reaching a particular state
-> The vegetables were cooked to perfection.
8. used to show the person or thing that is affected by an action
-> She is devoted to her family.
9. used to show that two things are attached or connected
-> Attach this rope to the front of the car.
10. used to show a relationship between one person or thing and another
-> She’s married to an Italian.
11. directed towards; in connection with
-> It was a threat to world peace.
12. used to introduce the second part of a comparison or ratio
-> I prefer walking to climbing.
13. used to show a quantity or rate
-> There are 2.54 centimetres to an inch.
14. in honour of somebody/something
-> a monument to the soldiers who died in the war
15. used to show somebody’s attitude or reaction to something
-> His music isn’t really to my taste.
16. used to show what somebody’s opinion or feeling about something is
-> It sounded like crying to me.
17. while something else is happening or being done
-> He left the stage to prolonged applause.
18. used after verbs of movement to mean ‘with the intention of giving something’
-> People rushed to her rescue and picked her up.

ĐẾN

Question 17

tobacco

Answer 17

noun
[/təˈbækəʊ/]
1. the dried leaves of the tobacco plant that are used for making cigarettes, smoking in a pipe, etc.
-> tobacco smoke

thuốc lá

Question 18

together

Answer 18

adverb
[/təˈɡeðər/]
1. with or near to somebody/something else; with each other
-> We grew up together.
2. so that two or more things touch or are joined to or combined with each other
-> He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction.
3. in a close relationship, for example a marriage
-> They split up after ten years together.
4. at the same time
-> They both spoke together.
5. in or into agreement
-> After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together.
6. for hours, days, etc. without stopping
-> She sat for hours together just staring into space.
7. including
8. in addition to; as well as

cùng nhau

Question 19

toilet

Answer 19

noun
[/ˈtɔɪlət/]
1. a large bowl attached to a pipe that you sit on or stand over when you get rid of waste matter from your body
-> Have you flushed the toilet?
2. a room containing a toilet
-> Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet.
3. a room or small building containing several toilets, each in a separate smaller room
-> public toilets
4. the process of washing and dressing yourself, arranging your hair, etc.

phòng vệ sinh

Question 20

tolerance

Answer 20

noun
[/ˈtɑːlərəns/]
1. the quality of being willing to accept or tolerate somebody/something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you
-> She had no tolerance for jokes of any kind.
2. the ability to suffer something, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed
-> tolerance to cold
3. the amount by which the measurement of a value can vary without causing problems
-> They were working to a tolerance of 0.0001 of a centimetre.

sức chịu đựng

Question 21

tomorrow

Answer 21

adverb
[/təˈmɑːrəʊ/]
1. on or during the day after today
-> I’m off now. See you tomorrow.
2. good things that are promised for the future but never happen

Ngày mai

Question 22

tomorrow

Answer 22

noun
[/təˈmɑːrəʊ/]
1. the day after today
-> Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday.
2. the future
-> Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring?
3. to do something a lot or as though you do not care what effects it will have

Ngày mai

Question 23

tone

Answer 23

noun
[/təʊn/]
1. the quality of somebody’s voice, especially expressing a particular emotion
2. the general character and attitude of something such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event
-> speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones
3. the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or one produced by electronic equipment
4. a shade of a colour
5. how strong and tight your muscles or skin are
6. a sound heard on a phone line
7. one of the five longer intervals in a musical scale, for example the interval between C and D or between E and F♯
8. the pitch (= how high or low a sound is) of a syllable in speaking
9. a particular pitch pattern on a syllable in languages such as Chinese, that can be used to recognize the difference in meanings
10. having the type of tone mentioned

tấn

Question 24

tonight

Answer 24

adverb
[/təˈnaɪt/]
1. on or during the evening or night of today
-> Will you have dinner with me tonight?

tối nay

Question 25

tool

Answer 25

noun [/tuːl/] 1. an instrument such as a hammer, screwdriver, saw, etc. that you hold in your hand and use for making things, repairing things, etc. -> garden tools 2. a thing that helps you to do your job or to achieve something -> research tools like questionnaires 3. a person who is used or controlled by another person or group -> The prime minister was an unwitting tool of the president. 4. a penis 5. to stop work; to go on strike 6. not intelligent dụng cụ

Question 26

touch

Answer 26

verb [/tʌtʃ/] 1. to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something -> His hair was touched with grey. 2. to be or come so close together that there is no space between -> Don't touch that plate—it's hot! 3. to move something, especially in such a way that you damage it; to hit or harm somebody -> These are issues that touch us all. 4. to make somebody feel upset or emotional 5. to affect somebody/something 6. to eat, drink or use something 7. to be as good as somebody in skill, quality, etc. 8. to reach a particular level, etc. 9. to become connected with or work with a situation or person 10. to be seen on somebody’s face for a short time 11. to have a small amount of a particular quality 12. to upset somebody by reminding them of something they are particularly sensitive about 13. to mention a subject that makes somebody feel angry, upset, embarrassed, etc. 14. to not hurt somebody physically in any way 15. to refuse to get involved with somebody/something or in a particular situation 16. to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm 17. to make contact with somebody again 18. to reach the ground at the bottom of an area of water 19. to reach the worst possible state or condition 20. to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm 21. to show too much respect for somebody of a higher class, especially because you are anxious about what they think of you 22. used when talking about your previous good luck or your hopes for the future, to avoid bringing bad luck 23. very close chạm

Question 27

tourist

Answer 27

noun [/ˈtʊrɪst/] 1. a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure -> busloads of foreign tourists 2. a member of a sports team that is playing a series of official games in a foreign country du khách

Question 28

trade

Answer 28

verb [/treɪd/] 1. to buy and sell things -> The firm openly traded in arms. 2. to exist and operate as a business or company -> The firm has now ceased trading. 3. to be bought and sold, or to buy and sell something, on a stock exchange -> Shares were trading at under half their usual value. 4. to exchange something that you have for something that somebody else has -> to trade secrets/insults/jokes buôn bán

Question 29

tragedy

Answer 29

noun [/ˈtrædʒədi/] 1. a very sad event or situation, especially one that involves death -> It's a tragedy that she died so young. 2. a serious play with a sad ending, especially one in which the main character dies; plays of this type -> Shakespeare’s tragedies bi kịch

Question 30

transport

Answer 30

verb [/trænˈspɔːrt/] 1. to take something/somebody from one place to another in a vehicle -> to transport goods/passengers 2. to move something somewhere by means of a natural process -> The seeds are transported by the wind. 3. to make somebody feel that they are in a different place, time or situation -> The book transports you to another world. 4. (in the past) to send somebody to a far away place as a punishment -> British convicts were transported to Australia for life. chuyên chở

Question 31

transportation

Answer 31

noun [/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃn/] 1. a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc. -> public transportation (= the system of buses, trains, etc. provided for people to travel from one place to another) 2. a vehicle or method of travel -> The city is providing free transportation to the stadium from downtown. 3. the activity or business of carrying goods from one place to another using trucks, trains, etc. -> the transportation of heavy loads 4. (in the past) the act of sending criminals to a place that is far away as a form of punishment vận tải

Question 32

traveller

Answer 32

noun [/ˈtrævələr/] 1. a person who is travelling or who often travels -> She is a frequent traveller to Belgium. 2. a person who does not live in one place but travels around, especially as part of a group; a member of the travelling community -> New Age travellers du khách

Question 33

trick

Answer 33

verb [/trɪk/] 1. to make somebody believe something which is not true, especially in order to cheat them -> I'd been tricked and I felt stupid. lừa

Question 34

trophy

Answer 34

noun [/ˈtrəʊfi/] 1. an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition -> a trophy cabinet 2. used in the names of some competitions and races in which a trophy is given to the winner 3. an object that you keep to show that you were successful in something, especially hunting or war chiếc cúp

Question 35

trouble

Answer 35

noun [/ˈtrʌbl/] 1. a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this -> He was asking for trouble when he insulted their country. 2. a situation in which you can be criticized or punished -> We have trouble getting staff. 3. a situation that is difficult or dangerous -> The company ran into trouble early on, when a major order was cancelled. 4. an angry or violent situation -> The police were expecting trouble after the match. 5. illness or pain 6. something that is wrong with a machine, vehicle, etc. 7. extra effort or work 8. to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble 9. to make a woman who is not married pregnant 10. to cause problems or difficulties 11. to behave in a way that is likely to cause an argument, violence, etc. 12. to try hard to do something well 13. to do something even though it involves effort or difficulty 14. if you talk to somebody about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious rắc rối

Question 36

trust

Answer 36

noun [/trʌst/] 1. the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you -> Our partnership is based on trust. 2. the belief that something is true or correct or that you can rely on it -> We place so much trust in computers that it gets a little scary. 3. an arrangement by which an organization or a group of people has legal control of money or property that has been given to somebody, usually until that person reaches a particular age; an amount of money or property that is controlled in this way -> He set up a trust for his children. 4. an organization or a group of people that invests money that is given or lent to it and uses the profits to help a charity -> a charitable trust 5. a group of companies that work together illegally to reduce competition, control prices, etc. -> anti-trust laws 6. being taken care of by somebody 7. to believe what somebody says even though you do not have any proof or evidence to show that it is true lòng tin

Question 37

truth

Answer 37

noun [/truːθ/] 1. the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed -> Do you think she's telling the truth? 2. the quality or state of being based on fact -> There is no truth in the rumours. 3. a fact that is believed by most people to be true -> universal truths 4. if you say that somebody has been economical with the truth, you mean that they left out some important facts, but you do not want to say that they were lying 5. to say something that is not completely true 6. used to tell somebody the true facts about a situation, especially when these are not known by other people 7. used to emphasize the true facts about a situation 8. a time when somebody/something is tested, or when important decisions are made 9. used to say that a fact or comment is completely false 10. used when admitting something 11. used to say that things that actually happen are often more surprising than stories that are invented 12. used to say that people will find out the true facts about a situation even if you try to keep them secret sự thật

Question 38

tube

Answer 38

noun [/tuːb/] 1. a long, hollow pipe made of metal, plastic, rubber, etc., through which liquids or gases move from one place to another -> The education system is going down the tubes. 2. a hollow object in the shape of a pipe or tube -> He had to be fed through a feeding tube for several months. 3. a long, narrow container made of soft metal or plastic, with a lid (= cover), used for holding thick liquids that can be forced out of it by pressing -> the cardboard tube from the centre of a toilet roll 4. a can of beer 5. a part inside the body that is like a tube in shape and through which air, liquid, etc. passes 6. the underground railway system in London 7. the television 8. a small tube placed in a child’s ear in order to drain liquid from it when there is an infection 9. to fail ống

Question 39

tuesday

Answer 39

noun [/ˈtuːzdeɪ/] 1. the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday -> It's Tuesday today, isn't it? Thứ ba

Question 40

tunnel

Answer 40

noun [/ˈtʌnl/] 1. a passage built underground, for example to allow a road or railway to go through a hill, under a river, etc. -> a railway/railroad tunnel 2. an underground passage made by an animal or natural processes -> The badger sett had twelve entrances to what must have been a labyrinth of tunnels. 3. something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation đường hầm

Question 41

turn

Answer 41

noun [/tɜːrn/] 1. the time when somebody in a group of people should or is allowed to do something -> At every turn I met with disappointment. 2. a change in direction in a vehicle -> When it's your turn, take another card. 3. a place where a road leads away from the one you are travelling on -> Take the next turn on the right. 4. a bend or corner in a road -> a lane full of twists and turns 5. an act of turning somebody/something around 6. an unusual or unexpected change in what is happening 7. a short performance or piece of entertainment such as a song, etc. 8. a short walk 9. a feeling of illness 10. everywhere or every time you try and do something 11. cooked for exactly the right amount of time 12. to frighten or shock somebody 13. (to do) something that helps somebody 14. one after the other in a particular order 15. as a result of something in a series of events 16. to do no work 17. you should help somebody who has helped you 18. going to change soon 19. if you do something out of turn, you do it when you are not supposed to be the next person to do something 20. to be useful for a particular purpose or period of time 21. to say something that you should not because it is the wrong situation or because it offends somebody 22. if people take turns or take it in turns to do something, they do it one after the other to make sure it is done fairly 23. the time when a new century/year starts 24. a particular way of thinking about things 25. a particular way of describing something 26. an extra amount of pressure, cruelty, etc. added to a situation that is already difficult to bear or understand 27. a sudden increase in your speed or rate of progress; the ability to suddenly increase your speed xoay

Question 42

turn

Answer 42

verb [/tɜːrn/] 1. to move or make something move around a central point -> I didn't need my umbrella, as it turned out (= because it didn't rain). 2. to move your body or part of your body so as to face or start moving in a different direction -> The wheels of the car began to turn. 3. to move something so that it is in a different position or facing a different direction -> She turned the chair on its side to repair it. 4. to change the direction you are moving or travelling in; to make something change the direction it is moving in -> He turned into a narrow street. 5. to bend or curve in a particular direction -> The road turns to the left after the church. 6. if you turn a page of a book or magazine, you move it so that you can read the next page 7. to change into a particular state or condition; to make something do this 8. to aim or point something in a particular direction 9. to start to come in or go out 10. to make or let somebody/something go into a particular place or state 11. to fold something in a particular way 12. to perform a movement by moving your body in a circle 13. if a game turns or somebody turns it, it changes the way it is developing so that a different person or team starts to win 14. to reach or pass a particular age or time 15. when your stomach turns or something turns your stomach, you feel as though you will vomit 16. to shape something on a lathe 17. as was shown or proved by later events 18. to be well, badly, etc. dressed 19. likely to be very shocked or angry 20. used to report what somebody says or does, when this is surprising or annoying xoay

Question 43

turnout

Answer 43

noun [/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/] 1. the number of people who attend a particular event -> This year's festival attracted a record turnout. 2. the number of people who vote in a particular election -> a high/low/poor turnout Tắt

Question 44

twice

Answer 44

adverb [/twaɪs/] 1. two times; on two occasions -> I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. 2. double in quantity, rate, etc. -> an area twice the size of Wales 3. an unusual or unpleasant event is not likely to happen in the same place or to the same people twice 4. after an unpleasant experience you are careful to avoid something similar 5. a few times 6. to think carefully before deciding to do something 7. not just once but twice hai lần

Question 45

twin

Answer 45

adjective [/twɪn/] 1. used to describe one of a pair of children who are twins -> a twin brother/sister 2. used to describe two things that are used as a pair -> a ship with twin propellers 3. used to describe two things that are connected, or present or happening at the same time -> The prison service has the twin goals of punishment and rehabilitation. sinh đôi

Question 46

typically

Answer 46

adverb [/ˈtɪpɪkli/] 1. used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating -> The standard chips are typically used for databases and other business software. 2. in a way that shows the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group -> typically American hospitality 3. in the way that you expect somebody/something to behave -> Typically, she couldn't find her keys. tiêu biểu

Question 47

ultimately

Answer 47

adverb [/ˈʌltɪmətli/] 1. in the end; finally -> A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. 2. at the most basic and important level -> All life depends ultimately on oxygen. cuối cùng

Question 48

unacceptable

Answer 48

adjective [/ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl/] 1. so bad that you think it should not be allowed -> Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. không thể chấp nhận được

Question 49

uncertainty

Answer 49

noun [/ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/] 1. the state of being uncertain -> There is considerable uncertainty about the company's future. 2. something that you cannot be sure about; a situation that makes you not be or feel certain -> life’s uncertainties tính không chắc chắn

Question 50

undergraduate

Answer 50

noun [/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/] 1. a university or college student who is studying for their first degree -> a first-year undergraduate đại học

Question 51

unite

Answer 51

verb [/juˈnaɪt/] 1. to join together with other people in order to do something as a group -> Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. 2. to make people or things join together to form a unit; to join together -> A special bond unites our two countries. đoàn kết

Question 52

unlike

Answer 52

preposition [/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/] 1. different from a particular person or thing -> Music is quite unlike any other art form. 2. used to contrast somebody/something with another person or thing -> Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. 3. not typical of somebody/something -> It's very unlike him to be so late. không giống

Question 53

unlikely

Answer 53

adjective [/ʌnˈlaɪkli/] 1. not likely to happen; not probable -> The project seemed unlikely to succeed. 2. not the person, thing or place that you would normally think of or expect -> He seems a most unlikely candidate for the job. 3. difficult to believe -> She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. không thể

Question 54

unprecedented

Answer 54

adjective [/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/] 1. that has never happened, been done or been known before -> The situation is unprecedented in modern times. chưa từng có

Question 55

until

Answer 55

conjunction [/ənˈtɪl/] 1. up to the point in time or the event mentioned -> Let's wait until the rain stops. cho đến khi

Question 56

upon

Answer 56

preposition [/əˈpɑːn/] 1. used to emphasize that there is a large number or amount of something -> The decision was based upon two considerations. 2. used, especially at the beginning of stories, to mean ‘a long time ago in the past’ -> mile upon mile of dusty road 3. if something in the future is almost upon you, it is going to arrive or happen very soon trên

Question 57

upstairs

Answer 57

adverb [/ˌʌpˈsterz/] 1. up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on -> to run/walk/head upstairs tầng trên

Question 58

urge

Answer 58

verb [/ɜːrdʒ/] 1. to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something -> If you ever get the chance to visit this place, I strongly urge you to do so. 2. to recommend something strongly -> The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. 3. to make a person or an animal move more quickly and/or in a particular direction, especially by pushing or forcing them -> He urged his horse forward. thúc giục

Question 59

usage

Answer 59

noun [/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/] 1. the way in which words are used in a language -> a book on current English usage 2. the fact of something being used; how much something is used -> land usage cách sử dụng

Question 60

used to

Answer 60

modal verb [/ˈjuːst tə/] 1. used to say that something happened continuously or frequently during a period in the past -> I used to live in London. đã từng

Question 61

usual

Answer 61

adjective [/ˈjuːʒuəl/] 1. that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases -> This is the usual way of doing it. 2. what usually happens; what you usually have, especially the drink that you usually have 3. in the way that is normal or usual; as often happens 4. in the same way as what happens most of the time or in most cases 5. a way of saying that things will continue as normal despite a difficult situation 6. the people you would usually expect to do something or be included in something thường

Question 62

varied

Answer 62

adjective [/ˈverid/] 1. of many different types -> varied opinions 2. not staying the same, but changing often -> He led a full and varied life. đa dạng

Question 63

verse

Answer 63

noun [/vɜːrs/] 1. writing that is arranged in lines, often with a regular rhythm or pattern of rhyme -> Most of the play is written in verse, but some of it is in prose. 2. a group of lines that form a unit in a poem or song -> a hymn with six verses 3. poetry -> a book of comic verses 4. any one of the short numbered divisions of a chapter in the Bible -> She always read a few verses from the Bible before going to bed. 5. the exact details of something, especially the exact place where particular information may be found thơ

Question 64

vibrant

Answer 64

adjective [/ˈvaɪbrənt/] 1. full of life and energy -> a vibrant city 2. very bright and strong -> The room was decorated in vibrant reds and yellows. 3. loud and powerful -> vibrant rhythms sôi động

Question 65

video

Answer 65

noun [/ˈvɪdiəʊ/] 1. a system of recording moving pictures and sound, either using a digital method of storing data or (in the past) using videotape -> A wedding is the perfect subject for video. 2. a short film or recording of an event, made using digital technology and viewed on a computer, especially over the internet -> The school made a short promotional video. 3. a short film made by a pop or rock band to be shown with a song when it is played on television or online -> The group's new video will be released next month. 4. a type of magnetic tape used in the past for recording moving pictures and sound; a box containing this tape, also called a video cassette -> The movie was released on video later that year. 5. a copy of a film, programme, etc. recorded on videotape -> We used to rent videos nearly every weekend. 6. a piece of equipment used, especially in the past, to record and play films and TV programmes on video -> I never even learned to programme the video. băng hình

Question 66

virtue

Answer 66

noun [/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/] 1. behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards -> He led a life of virtue. 2. a particular good quality or habit -> Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid. 3. an attractive or useful quality -> The plan has the virtue of simplicity. 4. by means of or because of something 5. to manage to present as a good quality something that other people might consider to be bad 6. to manage to gain an advantage from something that you have to do and cannot avoid 7. willing to have sex with anyone 8. the reward for acting in a moral or correct way is the knowledge that you have done so, and you should not expect more than this, for example praise from other people or payment Đức hạnh

Question 67

virus

Answer 67

noun [/ˈvaɪrəs/] 1. a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope, that causes disease in people, animals and plants -> the flu/influenza virus 2. a disease caused by a virus -> There's a virus going around the office. 3. instructions that are hidden within a computer program and are designed to cause faults or destroy data -> a computer virus vi-rút

Question 68

visa

Answer 68

noun [/ˈviːzə/] 1. a stamp or mark put in your passport by officials of a foreign country that gives you permission to enter, pass through or leave their country -> to apply for a visa hộ chiếu

Question 69

vow

Answer 69

verb [/vaʊ/] 1. to make a formal and serious promise to do something or a formal statement that is true -> She vowed never to speak to him again. lời thề

Question 70

vulnerability

Answer 70

noun [/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/] 1. the fact of being weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally -> the vulnerability of newborn babies to disease tính dễ bị tổn thương

Question 71

vulnerable

Answer 71

adjective [/ˈvʌlnərəbl/] 1. weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally -> These offices are highly vulnerable to terrorist attack. dễ bị tổn thương

Question 72

wage

Answer 72

noun [/weɪdʒ/] 1. a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services -> wages of £300 a week tiền công

Question 73

wait

Answer 73

noun [/weɪt/] 1. an act of waiting; an amount of time waited -> The wait seemed interminable. 2. to hide, waiting to surprise, attack or catch somebody Chờ đợi

Question 74

wait

Answer 74

verb [/weɪt/] 1. to stay where you are or delay doing something until somebody/something comes or something happens -> She rang the bell and waited. 2. to hope or watch for something to happen, especially for a long time -> Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. 3. to be ready for somebody to have or use -> Your car is waiting, sir. 4. to be left to be dealt with at a later time because immediate action is not needed -> I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. 5. a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave 6. ready to take over a particular job or be used in a particular situation when needed 7. used when you are emphasizing that somebody is very excited about something or keen to do it 8. to make somebody have to wait or be delayed, especially because you arrive late 9. to wait for a situation to become clear or certain 10. used to tell somebody that they must be patient and wait to find out about something later 11. to serve food to people, for example at a formal meal 12. used to say that you are about to tell somebody something that is surprising 13. used to tell somebody not to start doing something yet, but to wait until you tell them 14. to wait for a short time 15. used when you have just noticed or remembered something, or had a sudden idea 16. to take care of somebody’s needs so well that they do not have to do anything for themselves 17. to work serving food to people in a restaurant 18. used to show that you are very excited about telling or showing something to somebody 19. used to threaten to punish somebody or do something bad to them 20. used to suggest that you should all start doing what you have been discussing 21. used to tell somebody to do something now rather than later 22. used to emphasize a threat, warning or promise Chờ đợi

Question 75

wake

Answer 75

verb [/weɪk/] 1. to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping -> I always wake early in the summer. 2. to make somebody remember something or feel something again -> The incident woke memories of his past sufferings. 3. used to tell somebody to become aware of what is really happening in a situation, especially when this is something unpleasant thức dậy

Question 76

want

Answer 76

verb [/wɑːnt/] 1. to have a desire or a wish for something/somebody -> You can't have it both ways. If you can afford to go out all the time, you can afford to pay off some of your debts. 2. to need something -> Do you want some more tea? 3. to need somebody to be present in the place or for the purpose mentioned -> She's wanted immediately in the director's office. 4. used to give advice to somebody, meaning ‘should’ or ‘ought to’ 5. to feel sexual desire for somebody 6. to lack something 7. to have or want to have the advantages of two different situations or ways of behaving that are impossible to combine 8. to refuse to accept something 9. to refuse to deal with somebody; to refuse to accept or consider something 10. to take no interest in something because you do not care about it or it is too much trouble 11. to want to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want 12. if you never waste anything, especially food or money, you will always have it when you need it 13. used to ask somebody in a rude or angry way why they are there or what they want you to do muốn

Question 77

warning

Answer 77

noun [/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/] 1. a statement, an event, etc. telling somebody that something bad or unpleasant may happen in the future so that they can try to avoid it -> I had absolutely no warning. 2. a statement telling somebody that they will be punished if they continue to behave in a particular way -> to give somebody a verbal/written/final warning cảnh báo

Question 78

wash

Answer 78

verb [/wɑːʃ/] 1. to make something/somebody clean using water and usually soap -> These jeans need washing. 2. to make yourself clean using water and usually soap -> By this time we were already washed and dressed. 3. to be able to be washed without losing colour or being damaged -> This sweater washes well. 4. to flow or carry something/somebody in a particular direction -> Water washed over the deck. 5. to discuss your personal affairs in public, especially something embarrassing 6. to refuse to be responsible for or involved with somebody/something 7. used to say that somebody’s explanation, excuse, etc. is not true or that you/somebody else will not accept it rửa

Question 79

washing

Answer 79

noun [/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/] 1. the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap -> a gentle shampoo for frequent washing 2. clothes, sheets, etc. that are waiting to be washed, being washed or have just been washed -> a pile of dirty washing rửa

Question 80

waste

Answer 80

adjective [/weɪst/] 1. no longer needed for a particular process and therefore thrown away -> The invading army laid waste to towns and villages on their way to the capital. 2. not suitable for building or growing things on and therefore not used -> the disposal of waste material 3. to destroy a place completely rác thải

Question 81

water

Answer 81

noun [/ˈwɔːtər/] 1. a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc. -> a glass of water 2. an area of water, especially a lake, river, sea or ocean -> We walked down to the water's edge. 3. the surface of a mass of water -> The leaves floated on the water. 4. the water in a particular lake, river, sea or ocean -> the grey waters of the River Clyde 5. an area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country -> We were still in British waters. 6. used to describe a situation, usually one that is difficult, dangerous or not familiar -> The conversation got into the murky waters of jealousy and relationships. 7. to be in or get into trouble 8. family relationships are stronger than any others 9. to destroy somebody/something completely 10. to show that somebody/something is not good by being very much better than it/them 11. using a boat or ship 12. a complete difference or division between two people or groups 13. a person or plan that is dead in the water has failed and has little hope of succeeding in the future 14. to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not 15. a person who feels uncomfortable because they are in an environment that is not familiar 16. despite any difficulties 17. in trouble or difficulty 18. used to say that something happened in the past and is now forgotten or no longer important 19. to deal with a difficult situation, especially one in which you have financial problems, and just manage to survive 20. (to become used to something) very easily, without any problems or fears 21. in large quantities 22. if an argument, an excuse, a theory, etc. does not hold water, you cannot believe it 23. to urinate 24. to give reasons for not being in favour of something; to criticize something 25. to try to settle an argument 26. a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings 27. to find out what the situation is before doing something or making a decision 28. to keep yourself in the same place in deep water by moving your arms and legs 29. to make no progress while you are waiting for something to happen 30. used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/something 31. when a pregnant woman’s waters break, the liquid in her womb passes out of her body just before the baby is born 32. you can give somebody the opportunity to do something, but you cannot force them to do it if they do not want to Nước

Question 82

water

Answer 82

verb [/ˈwɔːtər/] 1. to pour water on plants, etc. -> to water the plants/garden 2. to become full of tears -> The smoke made my eyes water. 3. to produce saliva -> The smells from the kitchen made our mouths water. 4. to give water to an animal to drink -> to water the horses 5. to provide an area of land with water -> The valley is watered by a stream. 6. to add water to an alcoholic drink -> watered wine Nước

Question 83

weaken

Answer 83

verb [/ˈwiːkən/] 1. to make somebody/something less strong or powerful; to become less strong or powerful -> The team has been weakened by injury. 2. to make something less physically strong; to become less physically strong -> The explosion had weakened the building's foundations. 3. to become or make somebody become less determined or certain about something -> You must not agree to do it. Don't weaken. 4. to become less strong -> The storm eventually weakened. 5. to become less strong; to make a currency or economy less strong -> The dollar has weakened against the euro. suy yếu

Question 84

weakness

Answer 84

noun [/ˈwiːknəs/] 1. lack of physical strength -> The disease causes progressive muscle weakness. 2. lack of power, influence or strength of character -> He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. 3. a weak point in a system, somebody’s character, etc. -> It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. 4. how weak a country's currency is in relation to other countries' currencies -> the weakness of the dollar against the pound 5. difficulty in resisting something/somebody that you like very much -> He has a weakness for chocolate. yếu đuối

Question 85

weapon

Answer 85

noun [/ˈwepən/] 1. an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody -> Modern nuclear weapons are much more destructive than either biological or chemical weapons. 2. something such as knowledge, words, actions, etc. that can be used to attack or fight against somebody/something -> Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. 3. to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages vũ khí

Question 86

weather

Answer 86

noun [/ˈweðər/] 1. the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as the temperature, and if there is wind, rain, sun, etc. -> cold/hot/warm/wet/dry weather 2. a report of what the weather will be like, on the radio or television, in the newspapers or online -> to listen to/watch the weather 3. if you say that it is brass monkeys or brass monkey weather, you mean that it is very cold weather 4. in all kinds of weather, good and bad 5. to watch somebody/something carefully in case you need to take action 6. to seem to find something more difficult or complicated than it needs to be 7. if you are or feel under the weather, you feel slightly ill and not as well as usual thời tiết

Question 87

web

Answer 87

noun [/web/] 1. a system for finding information on the internet, in which documents are connected to other documents -> to surf/browse/search the web 2. a fine net of thread made by a spider to catch insects -> A spider had spun a perfect web outside the window. 3. a complicated pattern of things that are closely connected to each other -> a web of streets 4. a piece of skin that joins the toes of some birds and animals that swim, for example ducks and frogs mạng lưới

Question 88

website

Answer 88

noun [/ˈwebsaɪt/] 1. a set of pages on the internet, where a company or an organization, or an individual person, puts information -> For current prices please visit our website. trang mạng

Question 89

weekend

Answer 89

noun [/ˈwiːkend/] 1. Saturday and Sunday -> this/next/last weekend 2. Saturday and Sunday, or a slightly longer period, as a holiday -> He won a weekend for two in Rome. ngày cuối tuần

Question 90

weekly

Answer 90

adjective [/ˈwiːkli/] 1. happening, done or published once a week or every week -> weekly meetings hàng tuần

Question 91

weight

Answer 91

noun [/weɪt/] 1. how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds -> My views don't carry much weight with the boss. 2. the fact of being heavy -> It is about 76 kilos in weight. 3. an object that is heavy -> The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. 4. an object used to keep something in position or as part of a machine 5. a great responsibility or worry 6. importance, influence or strength 7. a unit or system of units by which weight is measured 8. a piece of metal that is known to weigh a particular amount and is used to measure the weight of something, or lifted by people to improve their strength and as a sport 9. to have influence with somebody 10. used to say that there is too much of something 11. to work as hard as everyone else in a job, an activity, etc. 12. to be or try to be more successful than others in doing something that normally requires more skill, experience, money, etc. than you have 13. to sit down and rest, especially when you are tired 14. to use your position of authority or power in an aggressive way in order to achieve what you want 15. to use all your influence and power to support something 16. the combined power, strength or influence of a group 17. very useful or valuable cân nặng

Question 92

welcome

Answer 92

adjective [/ˈwelkəm/] 1. accepted or wanted somewhere -> I'll go, then. I know when I'm not welcome. 2. that you are pleased to have, receive, etc. -> Her book is a welcome addition to the literature on late Victorian Britain. 3. used to say that you are happy for somebody to do something if they want to -> Everyone is welcome to attend, but places are limited. 4. used to say that you are very happy for somebody to have something because you definitely do not want it -> It's an awful job. If you want it, you're welcome to it! 5. used as a polite reply when somebody thanks you for something Chào mừng

Question 93

welcome

Answer 93

exclamation [/ˈwelkəm/] 1. used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there -> Welcome home! Chào mừng

Question 94

welcome

Answer 94

noun [/ˈwelkəm/] 1. something that you do or say to somebody when they arrive, especially something that makes them feel you are happy to see them -> to get/receive a welcome 2. the way that people react to something, which shows their opinion of it -> This new comedy deserves a warm welcome. 3. to stay somewhere as a guest longer than you are wanted Chào mừng

Question 95

well

Answer 95

adjective [/wel/] 1. in good health -> I don't feel very well. 2. in a good state or position -> It seems that all is not well at home. 3. sensible; a good idea -> It would be just as well to call and say we might be late. 4. still living and not injured or harmed 5. still popular or successful 6. used to criticize or reject a remark that somebody has made, especially when they were trying to make you feel happier about something 7. quite good but not exactly what is wanted Tốt

Question 96

well

Answer 96

adverb [/wel/] 1. in a good, right or acceptable way -> They played well in the tournament. 2. completely and properly -> Add the lemon juice and mix well. 3. to a great extent or degree -> He was driving at well over the speed limit. 4. easily -> She could well afford to pay for it herself. 5. probably -> You may well be right. 6. with good reason -> I can't very well leave now. 7. in addition to somebody/something; too 8. to be getting healthier after an illness; to be in good health after a birth 9. to have nearly achieved something and be going to achieve it soon 10. to be lucky that you are not involved in something unpleasant or difficult to deal with 11. to know a lot about something 12. used to emphasize an angry statement or an order 13. used to emphasize an angry statement or an order 14. to be successful 15. to treat somebody generously 16. to become successful or rich 17. to make a profit or get money from somebody/something 18. to be sensible or wise to do something 19. used to emphasize an angry statement or an order 20. used to emphasize a statement when you are annoyed about something 21. used to criticize somebody by saying that they should realize or understand something 22. to be very aware of a fact and unable to deny or ignore it 23. to not get involved in something that you have no connection with 24. if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing 25. used to say that something seems the best thing to do in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it 26. used to say that there is no real difference between two things that you might do 27. to have good intentions, although their effect may not be good 28. almost; almost completely 29. completely 30. having made good progress 31. drunk or in a deep sleep 32. to be good friends with somebody, especially somebody important Tốt

Question 97

well

Answer 97

exclamation [/wel/] 1. used to express surprise, anger or relief -> Well, well—I would never have guessed it! 2. used to show that you accept that something cannot be changed -> Well, it can't be helped. 3. used to agree to something, rather unwillingly -> Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. 4. used when continuing a conversation after a break -> Well, as I was saying… 5. used to say that something is uncertain -> ‘Do you want to come?’ ‘Well, I'm not sure.’ 6. used to show that you are waiting for somebody to say something -> Well? Are you going to tell us or not? 7. used to mark the end of a conversation -> Well, I'd better be going now. 8. used when you are stopping to consider your next words -> I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. 9. used when you want to correct or change something that you have just said -> There were thousands of people there—well, hundreds, anyway. 10. used to express surprise 11. I agree completely Tốt

Question 98

west

Answer 98

adjective [/west/] 1. in or towards the west -> West Africa 2. a west wind blows from the west -> prevailing west winds hướng Tây