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adopt

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to accept or start to use something new
this approach has been adopted by many big banks

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agricultural

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Adjective
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relating to agriculture, farming

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attribute

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đặc tính, tượng trưng
v. to give credit for or see as the origin of something

He attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

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carve

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chạm khắc
v. to cut and shape hard material

The wood was carved with runes

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civilization

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nền văn minh
n. human society, its organization and culture

They equated the railroad with progress and civilization

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creator

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người sáng tạo
n. the first maker of something

James Bond’s creator Ian Fleming

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deed

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hành vi, hành động
n. an act, especially a good or bad one

Doing good deeds

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encompass

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bao gồm
v. to include

A vast halo encompassing the Milky Way galaxy

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excavation

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đào lên, khai quật
n. an area of digging, especially to find objects from past cultures

The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous

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function

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vận hành
v. to perform well, work or operate in a proper or particular way.

Her liver is functioning normally

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inscribe

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ghi lên, khắc lên
v. write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.

His name was inscribed on the new silver trophy

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literacy

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trình độ học vấn
n. the ability to read and write.

Tests of literacy and numeracy

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mythology

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thần thoại
n. ser of traditional; stories used to explain the origins of things

A book discussing Jewish and Christian mythologies

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property

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tài sản
n. a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.

She wanted Oliver and his property out of her house

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scholar

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học giả
n. person who has a great deal of knowledge about a particular subject
a Hebrew scholar

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settle

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sống, ổn định
v. to establish a permanent place to live

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specialized

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chuyên môn
adj. relating yo a particular area or type of work

Skilled treatment for these patients is very specialized

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structure

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kết cấu
n. something that is built, such as a building or bridge

Flint is extremely hard, like a diamond, which has a similar structure

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tablet

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bảng biết chữ
n. a thin, flat piece of material to write on

At the corner of the apse is a memorial tablet

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token

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vật tưởng niệm, dấu hiệu
n. an object used to represent something else

I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation

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accompany

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v. be present or occur at the same time as (something else).

The illness is often accompanied by nausea

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altar

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bàn thờ, tế đài
n. a table or similar structure for religious ceremonies

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benefit

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n. the use, advantage of

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celebration

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n. a social event to mark a special day or occasion

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration

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discourage
không khuyến khích v. try to stop or prevent something I don't want to discourage you, but I don't think it's such a good idea
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elaborate
kỷ lưởng Adjective 1 involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. Elaborate security precautions
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energetic
tràn đầy năng lượng adj. having a lot of energy Energetic exercise
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evidence
n. signs, proof of something is (or is not) true
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evoke
gợi lên, gợi nhớ v. to bring, recall to mind The sight of American asters evokes pleasant memories of childhood
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floral
Hoa adj. of flowers, relating to flowers Celebrations of the season's floral abundance
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garland
vòng hoa n. a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
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graceful
duyên dáng, kiều diễm adj. having or showing grace or elegance. She was a tall girl, slender and graceful
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image
n. a mental picture
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influence
n. an effect, power The influence of television violence
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reign
trị vì n. the period during which sovereign rules. The original chapel was built during the reign of Charles I
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revive
hồi sinh, phục nguyên, tỉnh lại v. 1 restore to life or consciousness. 2. to bring back to life Both men collapsed, but were revived
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ritual
lễ nghi, nghi thức n. a set of actions used as part of a ceremony The role of ritual in religion
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stereotype
khuôn mẫu, rập khuôn n. a fixed idea people have, especially one that is wrong The stereotype of the woman as the career
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sway
lắc lư v. to move back and forth He swayed slightly on his feet
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tradition
n. the custom or belief of a group of people
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abstract
trừu tượng Adjective 1 existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. abstract concepts such as love or beauty ------ Verb 1 consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else. to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism Noun 1 a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech. an abstract of his inaugural address
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atmosphere
Noun 1 the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere 2 the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art. the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere
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conflict
Noun 1 a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. the eternal conflict between the sexes Verb 1 be incompatible or at variance; clash. parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict
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considerably
- đáng kể - = a great deal, noticeably Things have improved considerably over the last few years
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culminate
- điểm cực hạn, đến giới hạn, qua kinh tuyến, kết thúc - to result in, end with ------ Verb 1 reach a climax or point of highest development. the tensions and disorders which culminated in World War II
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effectively
= well, successfully make sure that resources are used effectively
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emerge
v. to appear, develop black ravens emerged from the fog
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exaggerated
phóng đại adj. made to seem more or bigger an exaggerated account of his adventures
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frailty
nhu nhược, yếu đuối n. weakness and lack of strength the increasing frailty of old age
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gesture
cử chỉ n. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. Alex made a gesture of apology
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humorous
adj. funny, entertaining a humorous and entertaining talk
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illusion
ảo giác n. appearance of being real; false impression. The illusion makes parallel lines seem to diverge by placing them on a zigzag-striped background
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literal
Theo nghĩa đen adj. following the exact meaning
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merge
hợp nhất v. to combine the utility companies are cutting costs and merging with other companies
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portray
mô phỏng, miêu tả v. to represent, act out ----- depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature. the author wanted to portray a new type of hero
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prominent
nổi bật, đáng chú ý Adjective important; famous, major she was a prominent member of the city council
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prop
vật để chống đỡ n. object used by actors ------ a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported. 300 tubular steel props Verb 1 position something underneath (someone or something) for support. she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand
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reminiscent
gợi nhớ lại adj similar to, reminding of something ----- 1 tending to remind one of something. the sights were reminiscent of my childhood
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renowned
có tiếng adj. famous ----- Adjective 1 known or talked about by many people; famous. a restaurant renowned for its Southwestern-style food
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sharpen
mài giũa v. to improve, perfect ---- Verb 1 make or become sharp or sharper. she sharpened her pencil 2 improve or cause to improve. they've got to sharpen up in front of the goal

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