Vocab 6 (Giftedness Studies)

Question 1

sphere of sth

Answer 1

1. An area of interest, activity, or expertise

Phạm vi, lĩnh vực
Synonyms: domain, field, area

Question 2

original research

Answer 2

1. Research based on direct or first-hand investigation

Nghiên cứu gốc, nghiên cứu ban đầu
Synonyms: primary research, pioneering study

Question 3

foil

Answer 3

1. To prevent the success of something
2. A contrast that highlights another thing’s qualities

Cản trở, vật làm nổi bật
Synonyms: thwart, contrast, frustrate

Question 4

initially

Answer 4

1. At the beginning

Ban đầu
Synonyms: at first, originally, firstly

Question 5

contemporary

Answer 5

1. Belonging to the same period
2. Modern, current

Đương thời, hiện đại
Synonyms: modern, current, coexistent

Question 6

jury

Answer 6

1. A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case

Bồi thẩm đoàn
Synonyms: panel, adjudicators, court assessors

Question 7

jury is out (idm)

Answer 7

1. It’s still undecided or unknown

Chưa ngã ngũ, chưa quyết định
Synonyms: undecided, unknown, pending

Question 8

innate

Answer 8

1. Inborn, natural

Bẩm sinh, tự nhiên
Synonyms: natural, inborn, inherent

Question 9

giftedness

Answer 9

1. Exceptional natural ability or talent

Năng khiếu xuất chúng
Synonyms: talent, brilliance, ability

Question 10

replicable

Answer 10

1. Able to be copied or reproduced

Tái tạo được, sao chép được
Synonyms: reproducible, repeatable, duplicable

Question 11

trait

Answer 11

1. A distinguishing quality or characteristic

Đặc điểm, phẩm chất
Synonyms: quality, characteristic, feature

Question 12

attribute

Answer 12

1. A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic of someone or something

Thuộc tính, đặc điểm
Synonyms: feature, characteristic, quality

Question 13

persistence

Answer 13

1. Firm or obstinate continuance despite difficulty

Sự kiên trì
Synonyms: perseverance, determination, endurance

Question 14

eminent

Answer 14

1. Famous and respected within a particular sphere

Nổi tiếng, xuất sắc
Synonyms: distinguished, renowned, notable

Question 15

deliberate

Answer 15

1. Done consciously and intentionally
2. Slow and careful

Cố ý, thận trọng
Synonyms: intentional, purposeful, calculated

Question 16

ethics

Answer 16

1. Moral principles that govern behavior

Đạo đức
Synonyms: morality, principles, values

Question 17

epitome

Answer 17

1. A perfect example of something

Hình mẫu, biểu tượng
Synonyms: embodiment, quintessence, example

Question 18

undeterred

Answer 18

1. Not discouraged or dissuaded

Không nản lòng
Synonyms: unshaken, persistent, unfazed

Question 19

intellect

Answer 19

1. The faculty of reasoning and understanding

Trí tuệ
Synonyms: intelligence, brainpower, reasoning

Question 20

resolute

Answer 20

1. Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Kiên quyết, cương quyết
Synonyms: determined, steadfast, firm

Question 21

setback

Answer 21

1. A reversal or check in progress

Sự cản trở, sự thụt lùi
Synonyms: obstacle, hindrance, defeat

Question 22

unexceptional

Answer 22

1. Not outstanding; ordinary

Bình thường, không có gì nổi bật
Synonyms: ordinary, average, mediocre