Word

Part of speech

Pron

Definition

Example

initiative

n

ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

Sự khởi xướng, hướng đi mới, cách làm mới

a government initiative to help the homeless

insight

n

ˈɪnsaɪt

Cái nhìn chi tiết, sâu rộng, sự hiểu biết rõ ràng

The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.

notion

n

ˈnəʊʃən

Tư tưởng, quan điểm

misguided notions of male superiority

obstacle

n

ˈɒbstəkəl

Chướng ngại, cản trở, rào cản

Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.

perspective

n

pəˈspektɪv

Quan điểm, sự nhìn nhận

His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life.

scenario

n

səˈnɑːriəʊ, sɪˈnɑːriəʊ

Viễn cảnh

Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job.

theme

n

θiːm

Chủ đề sách, phim truyện

The book’s theme is the conflict between love and duty.

fatigue

n

fəˈtiːɡ

Sự mệt mỏi

Sam’s face was grey with fatigue.

adequate

adj

ˈædɪkwət, ˈædɪkwɪt

Đủ

Farmers have been slow to make adequate provision for their retirement.

achieve

v

əˈtʃiːv

Đạt được (thành tựu, thành công)

Frances achieved very good exam results.

compete

v

kəmˈpiːt

Cạnh tranh

They found themselves competing with foreign companies for a share of the market.

enhance

v

ɪnˈhɑːns

Cải thiện

Good lighting will enhance any room.

expert

n

ˈekspɜːt

Chuyên gia

He’s a world expert on marine mammals.

involve

v

ɪnˈvɒlv

Bao gồm, có liên quan

What will the job involve?

nutrient

n

ˈnjuːtriənt

Chất dinh dưỡng

The plant absorbs nutrients from the soil.

outcome

n

ˈaʊtkʌm

Kết quả

It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.

participate

v

pɑːˈtɪsəpeɪt, pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt

Tham gia

Some members refused to participate.

perform

v

pəˈfɔːm

Trình diễn, thực hiện

The team performed poorly on Saturday.