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5000 Collegiate Words with Brief Definitions 5000 T Trng i hc Vi nh ngha Ngn gn abase v. To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade. làm nhc abbess n. The lady superior of a nunnery. m b trên abbey n. The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns. tu vin abbot n. The superior of a community of monks. tu vin trng abdicate v. To give up (royal power or the like). thoái v abdomen n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly. bng di abdominal n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen. bng abduction n. A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. bt cóc abed adv. In bed; on a bed. trên ging aberration n. Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course. lch abet v. To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense). xúi by abeyance n. A state of suspension or temporary inaction. ngng tr abhorrence n. The act of detesting extremely. ghê tm abhorrent adj. Very repugnant; hateful. ghê tm abidance n. An abiding. lu li abject adj. Sunk to a low condition. hèn h abjure v. To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath. nguyn b able-bodied adj. Competent for physical service. có kh nng-bodied ablution n. A washing or cleansing, especial y of the body. l tm gi abnegate v. To renounce (a right or privilege). t chi abnormal adj. Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. d thng abominable adj. Very hateful. áng ghét abominate v. To hate violently. ghê tm abomination n. A very detestable act or practice. ghê tm aboriginal adj. Primitive; unsophisticated. nguyên thy aborigines n. The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country. sinh vt bn a aboveboard adv. & adj. Without concealment, fraud, or trickery. công khai abrade v. To wear away the surface or some part of by friction. làm xc abrasion n. That which is rubbed off. mài abridge v. To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles. tóm tt abridgment n. A condensed form as of a book or play. rút gn abrogate v. To abolish, repeal. bãi b abrupt adj. Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. abrupt abscess n. A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body. áp xe abscission n. The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation. phép ct i abscond v. To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest. b trn absence n. The fact of not being present or available. thiu absent-minded adj. Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business. absolution n. Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses. tha ti absolve v. To free from sin or its penalties. tha ti absorb v. To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. hút absorption n. The act or process of absorbing. absorption abstain v. To keep oneself back (from doing or using something). kiêng khem abstemious adj. Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food. iu abstinence n. Self denial. s kiêng abstruse adj. Dealing with matters dif icult to be understood. khó hiu absurd adj. Inconsistent with reason or common sense. vô lý abundant adj. Plentiful. d tha abusive adj. Employing harsh words or ill treatment. lm dng abut v. To touch at the end or boundary line. tip giáp abyss n. Bottomless gulf. vc thm academic adj. Of or pertaining to an academy, col ege, or university. ging viên academician n. A member of an academy of literature, art, or science. vin s academy n. Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught. vin hàn lâm accede v. To agree. ng ý accelerate v. To move faster. tng tc accept v. To take when offered. chp nhn access n. A way of approach or entrance; passage. s truy nhp accessible adj. Approachable. có th tip cn accession n. Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government. s thâm nhp accessory n. A person or thing that aids the principal agent. ph tùng acclaim v. To utter with a shout. ting hoan hô accommodate v. To furnish something as a kindness or favor. iu tit accompaniment n. A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part. accompanist n. One who or that which accompanies. (âm nhc) ngi m (nhc, àn) accompany v. To go with, or be associated with, as a companion. accomplice n. An associate in wrong-doing. k ng lõa accomplish v. To bring to pass. hoàn thành accordion n. A portable free-reed musical instrument. àn ccoc accost v. To speak to. accredit v. To give credit or authority to. accumulate v. To become greater in quantity or number. accuracy n. Exactness. s chính xác accurate adj. Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard. accursed adj. Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune. accusation n. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error. accusatory adj. Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation. accuse v. To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error. accustom v. To make familiar by use. acerbity n. Sourness, with bit erness and astringency. acetate n. A salt of acetic acid. acetic adj. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar. ache v. To be in pain or distress. au Achillean adj. Invulnerable. Không th b hy dit achromatic adj. Colorless, vô sc acid n. A sour substance. a-xít acidify v. To change into acid. Hóa ra thành a-xit acknowledge v. To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of. acknowledgment n. Recognition. acme n. The highest point, or summit. cc im acoustic adj. Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing. !! acquaint v. To make familiar or conversant. acquiesce v. To comply; submit. "#" acquiescence n. Passive consent. acquire v. To get as one's own. acquisition n. Anything gained, or made one's own, usually by effort or labor. acquit v. To free or clear, as from accusation. acquittal n. A discharge from accusation by judicial action. acquittance n. Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility. acreage n. Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land. $ acrid adj. Harshly pungent or bit er. %&' acrimonious adj. Full of bit erness. &&( acrimony n. Sharpness or bit erness of speech or temper. && actionable adj. Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words. ( actuality n. Any reality. actuary n. An officer, as of an insurance company, who calculates and states the risks and premiums.&) )) actuate v. To move or incite to action. & acumen n. Quickness of intel ectual insight, or discernment; keenness of discrimination. &* acute adj. Having fine and penetrating discernment. *& adamant n. Any substance of exceeding hardness or impenetrability. cng rn, rn nh kim cng addendum n. Something added, or to be added. ) ,ph lc addle v. To make inefficient or worthless; muddle. adduce v. To bring forward or name for consideration. vin d n adhere v. To stick fast or together. $ adherence n. Attachment. $ adherent adj. Clinging or sticking fast. $ adhesion n. The state of being attached or joined. s gn ch!t vào adieu inter. Good-by; farewell. chào t bit adjacency n. The state of being adjacent. adjacent n. That which is near or bordering upon. & adjudge v. To award or bestow by formal decision. * adjunct n. Something joined to or connected with another thing, but holding a subordinate place.cái ph vào adjuration n. A vehement appeal. Mt s kêu gi d di adjutant adj. Auxiliary. ph tá, administrator n. One who manages affairs of any kind. ngi qun tr admissible adj. Having the right or privilege of entry. có th chp nhn admittance n. Entrance, or the right or permission to enter. s tip nhn admonish v. To warn of a fault. khin trách admonition n. Gentle reproof. s cnh cáo ado n. unnecessary activity or ceremony. vic làm adoration n. Profound devotion. Hin dâng Sâu sc,&)# adroit adj. Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers. ***& adulterant n. An adulterating substance. adulterate v. To make impure by the admixture of other or baser ingredients. adumbrate v. To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem. advent n. The coming or arrival, as of any important change, event, state, or personage. adverse adj. Opposing or opposed. adversity n. Misfortune. advert v. To refer incidentally. s nói n advertiser n. One who advertises, especial y in newspapers. ngi qung cáo advisory adj. Not mandatory. c vn, advocacy n. The act of pleading a cause. li bin h ca lut s; s bào ch account n. A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions. s k toán; s sách, k toán advocate n. One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court. lut s accouter v. To dress. mc qun áo aerial adj. Of, pertaining to, or like the air. anten aeronaut n. One who navigates the air, a balloonist. nhà hàng không; ngi lái khí cu aeronautics n. the art or practice of flying aircraft aerostat n. A balloon or other apparatus floating in or sustained by the air. aerostatics n. The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties. nh"ng khí tnh hc affable adj. Easy to approach. ++! affect v. To act upon affectation n. A studied or ostentatious pretense or attempt. s gi v, s gi bô, s làm ra v affiliate n. Some auxiliary person or thing. affirmative adj. Answering yes; to a question at issue. & affix v. To fasten. ( affluence n. A profuse or abundant supply of riches. s di dào affront n. An open insult or indignity. %% afire adv. & adj. On fire, literally or figuratively. && afoot adv. In progress.! aforesaid adj. Said in a preceding part or before. ã nói trên, ã nói n trc ây afresh adv. Once more, after rest or interval. afterthought n. A thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time. &, agglomerate v. To pile or heap together. tích t li aggrandize v. To cause to appear greatly. làm to ra aggravate v. To make heavier, worse, or more burdensome. làm n!ng thêm aggravation n. The fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc. s làm tr#m trng h$n aggregate n. The entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something. t%ng th aggress v. To make the first attack. làm cho u tiên s tn công aggression n. An unprovoked attack. s xâm l&c aggrieve v. To give grief or sorrow to. thit hi aghast adj. Struck with terror and amazement. kinh ngc, kinh hãi, kinh hoàng, tht kinh agile adj. Able to move or act quickly, physical y, or mentally. nhanh nhn, nhanh nhu, l làng, lanh li agitate v. To move or excite (the feelings or thoughts). lay ng, rung ng, làm rung chuyn, khích ng agrarian adj. Pertaining to land, especial y agricultural land. rung t, t trng trt aide-de-camp n. An officer who receives and transmits the orders of the general. ailment n. Slight sickness s au m airy adj. Delicate, ethereal. thoáng khí akin adj. Of similar nature or qualities. thân thuc alabaster n. A white or delicately tinted fine-grained gypsum. cm thch alacrity n. Cheerful willingness. hot bát(vui v) albeit conj. Even though. m!c dù albino n. A person with milky white skin and hair, and eyes with bright red pupil and usually pink iris. ngi bch tng album n. A book whose leaves are so made to form paper frames for holding photographs or the like. alchemy n. Chemistry of the middle ages, characterized by the pursuit of changing base metals to gold. gi kim thut alcohol n. A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste. r&u cn alcoholism n. A condition resulting from the inordinate or persistent use of alcoholic beverages. t nghin r&u alcove n. A covered recess connected with or at the side of a larger room. góc tht vào alder n. Any shrub or small tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak family. cây trn alderman n. A member of a municipal legislative body, who usually exercises also certain judicial functions. pháp quan aldermanship n. The dignity, condition, office, or term of office of an alderman. ch'c pháp quan trong th xã nc Anh alias n. An assumed name. gi là alien n. One who owes allegiance to a foreign government. ngoi kiu alienable adj. Capable of being aliened or alienated, as lands. có th nh&ng li alienate v. To cause to turn away. làm xa lánh alienation n. Estrangement. s xa lánh aliment n. That which nourishes. n alkali n. Anything that will neutralize an acid, as lime, magnesia, etc. kim allay v. To calm the violence or reduce the intensity of; mitigate. gim bt allege v. To assert to be true, especial y in a formal manner, as in court. khng nh allegory n. The set ing forth of a subject under the guise of another subject of aptly suggestive likeness. biu t&ng alleviate v. To make less burdensome or less hard to bear. làm gim bt alley n. A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like. ng i do alliance n. Any combination or union for some common purpose. liên minh allot v. To assign a definite thing or part to a certain person. phân phi allotment n. Portion. s phân công allude v. To refer incidentally, or by suggestion. nói bóng gió allusion n. An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it. s ám ch( alluvion n. Flood. s bi t lên ally n. A person or thing connected with another, usually in some relation of helpfulness. s liên kt almanac n. A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain astronomical information . aloof adv. Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others. xa xôi altercate v. To contend angrily or zealously in words. ++ alternate n. One chosen to act in place of another, in case of the absence or incapacity of that other. xen k,thay phiên alternative n. Something that may or must exist, be taken or chosen, or done instead of something else. &&) altitude n. Vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea. cao alto n. The lowest or deepest female voice or part. altruism n. Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest. , altruist n. One who advocates or practices altruism. , amalgam n. An alloy or union of mercury with another metal. (hoá hc) hn hng amalgamate v. To mix or blend together in a homogeneous body. trn, pha trn, trn ln, hn h p, h p nht amateur adj. Practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession. tài t!; ngi ham chung amatory adj. Designed to excite love. yêu $ng ambidextrous adj. Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease. ambiguous adj. Having a double meaning. không rõ ràng ambitious adj. Eagerly desirous and aspiring. #y tham vng ambrosial adj. Divinely sweet, fragrant, or delicious. ngon ambulance n. A vehicle fit ed for conveying the sick and wounded. xe cp c'u ambulate v. To walk about i b ambush n. The act or state of lying concealed for the purpose of surprising or attacking the enemy. s phc kích ameliorate v. To relieve, as from pain or hardship ci thin amenable adj. Willing and ready to submit. áng phi chu Americanism n. A peculiar sense in which an English word or phrase is used in the United States. Phong tc M) amicable adj. Done in a friendly spirit. thân mt amity n. Friendship. tình bn amorous adj. Having a propensity for falling in love. a tình amorphous adj. Without determinate shape. vô nh hình amour n. A love-af air, especially one of an illicit nature. tình yêu ampere n. The practical unit of electric-current strength. am-pe ampersand n. The character &; and. ký hiu amphibious adj. Living both on land and in water. l*ng c amphitheater n. An edifice of elliptical shape, constructed about a central open space or arena. u trng(khán ài) amplitude n. Largeness. biên amply adv. Sufficiently. ampli amputate v. To remove by cut ing, as a limb or some portion of the body. ct ct amusement n. Diversion. s gii trí anachronism n. Anything occurring or existing out of its proper time. s l+i thi anagram n. The let ers of a word or phrase so transposed as to make a dif erent word or phrase. phép o ch" analogous adj. Corresponding (to some other) in certain respects, as in form, proportion, relations. t$ng t analogy n. Reasoning in which from certain and known relations or resemblance others are formed. tính t$ng t analyst n. One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method. ngi phân tích analyze v. To examine minutely or critically. phân tích anarchy n. Absence or utter disregard of government. tính trng vô chính ph anathema n. Anything forbidden, as by social usage. li nguyn ra anatomy n. That branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms. gii ph u hc ancestry n. One's ancestors col ectively. t% tông(dòng h) anecdote n. A brief account of some interesting event or incident. chuyn tiu lâm anemia n. Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles. s thiu máu anemic adj. Affected with anemia. thiu máu anemometer n. An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of wind. phong v, biu anesthetic adj. Pertaining to or producing loss of sensation. cht gây mê anew adv. Once more. l#n n"a angelic adj. Saintly. thiên th#n Anglophobia n. Hatred or dread of England or of what is English. S Bài Anh Anglo-Saxon n. The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States, or India. angular adj. Sharp-cornered. góc anhydrous adj. Withered. Làm héo animadversion n. The utterance of criticism or censure. s khin trách animadvert v. To pass criticism or censure. ch( trích animalcule n. An animal of microscopic smallness. ng vt nh animate v. To make alive. náo nhit animosity n. Hatred. s thù ch annalist n. Historian. s- gia annals n. A record of events in their chronological order, year by year. biên niên annex v. To add or affix at the end. ph lc annihilate v. To destroy absolutely. th tiêu annotate v. To make explanatory or critical notes on or upon. chú thích annual adj. Occurring every year. cây mt nm, Xut hin mt nm annuity n. An annual allowance, payment, or income ph cp nm altar n. Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned. bàn th alter v. To make change in. thay %i alteration n. Change or modification. s thay %i . annunciation n. Proclamation. công b anode n. The point where or path by which a voltaic current enters an electrolyte or the like. cc d$ng anonymous adj. Of unknown authorship. giu tên antagonism n. Mutual opposition or resistance of counteracting forces, principles, or persons. s i kháng Antarctic adj. Pertaining to the south pole or the regions near it. Cc nam ante v. In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt. tin !t trc antecede v. To precede. i trc antecedent n. One who or that which precedes or goes before, as in time, place, rank, order, or causality. tin antechamber n. A waiting room for those who seek audience. nhà trc antedate v. To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one. lùi ngày tháng antediluvian adj. Of or pertaining to the times, things, events before the great flood in the days of Noah. trc nn Hng thy antemeridian adj. Before noon. antemundane adj. Pertaining to time before the world's creation. antenatal adj. Occurring or existing before birth. trc khi sinh anterior adj. Prior. phía trc anteroom n. A room situated before and opening into another, usually larger. tin snh anthology n. A col ection of extracts from the writings of various authors. tuyn tp anthracite n. Hard coal. Than An-tra-xit anthropology n. The science of man in general. nhân chng hc anthropomorphous adj. Having or resembling human form. ging hình ngi antic n. A grotesque, ludicrous, or fantastic action. h Antichrist n. Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power. k chng Giê-xu, k thù ca Giê-xu anticlimax n. A gradual or sudden decrease in the importance or impressiveness of what is said. s h t cc im appropriate adj. Suitable for the purpose and circumstances. gi" aqueduct n. A water-conduit, particularly one for supplying a community from a distance. cng nc aqueous adj. Of, pertaining to, or containing water. có nc arbiter n. One chosen or appointed, by mutual consent of parties in dispute, to decide matters. trng tài arbitrary adj. Fixed or done capriciously. chuyên quyn arbitrate v. To act or give judgment as umpire. làm trng tài arbor n. A tree. lùm cây arboreal adj. Of or pertaining to a tree or trees. cây ci arborescent adj. Having the nature of a tree. phân nhánh dng cây arboretum n. A botanical garden or place devoted to the cultivation of trees or shrubs. vn $m cây arboriculture n. The cultivation of trees or shrubs. ngh trng cây arcade n. A vaulted passageway or street; a roofed passageway having shops, etc., opening from it. dãy cun archaic adj. Antiquated c% xa archaism n. Obsolescence. S Li thi archangel n. An angel of high rank. thiên s' archbishop n. The chief of the bishops of an ecclesiastical province in the Greek, Roman, and Anglican church. t%ng giám mc archdeacon n. A high official administrator of the affairs of a diocese. phó giám mc archaeology n. The branch of anthropology concerned with the systematic investigation of the relics of man. kho c% archetype n. A prototype. khuôn m u archipelago n. Any large body of water studded with islands, or the islands col ectively themselves. qu#n o ardent adj. Burning with passion. nng cháy ardor n. Intensity of passion or affection. s hng hái arid adj. Very dry. khô c.n aristocracy n. A hereditary nobility xã hi quý tc anticyclone n. An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowing outward. xoáy nghch aristocrat n. A hereditary noble or one nearly connected with nobility. ngi quý tc antidote n. Anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease, or the like. thuc gii c antilogy n. Inconsistency or contradiction in terms or ideas. s mâu thu n ca hai ý tng antipathize v. To show or feel a feeling of antagonism, aversion, or dislike. hin ra hay cm thy mt cm giác (ca) s i kháng, s ác cm hay ác cm antiphon n. A response or alteration of responses, generally musical. bài thánh ca , antiphony n. An anthem or other composition sung responsively. antipodes n. A place or region on the opposite side of the earth. s i lp antiquary n. One who collects and examines old things, as coins, books, medals, weapons, etc. nhà kho c% antiquate v. To make old or out of date. ! antique adj. Pertaining to ancient times. c% antiseptic n. Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactive micro- organisms. thuc sát trùng antislavery adj. Opposed to human slavery. phn i ch nô l antispasmodic adj. Tending to prevent or relieve non-inflammatory spasmodic affections. thuc chng co tht antistrophe n. The inversion of terms in successive classes, as in “the home of joy” and “the joy of home”. antitoxin n. A substance which neutralizes the poisonous products of micro-organisms. cht kháng c antonym n. A word directly opposed to another in meaning. t trái ngha anxious adj. Distressed in mind respecting some uncertain matter. lo lng apathy n. Insensibility to emotion or passionate feeling. s h h"ng aperture n. Hole. khu apex n. The highest point, as of a mountain. (nh aphorism n. Proverb. ngn ng" apiary n. A place where bees are kept. nhà nuôi ong apogee n. The climax. im xa nht apology n. A disclaimer of intentional error or offense. s xin l+i apostasy n. A total departure from one's faith or religion. s ly khai apostate adj. False. ngi bi tín apostle n. Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority. tông apothecary n. One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions. ngi bán thuc apotheosis n. Deification. s phong th#n appall v. To fill with dismay or horror. / làm #y kinh s& hay rùng r&n apparent adj. Easily understood. D dàng hiu apparition n. Ghost. "# appease v. To soothe by quieting anger or indignation. khuyên gii appellate adj. Capable of being appealed to. kháng án appellation n. The name or title by which a particular person, class, or thing is cal ed. tên gi append v. To add or attach, as something accessory, subordinate, or supplementary. ni vào appertain v. To belong, as by right, fitness, association, classification, possession, or natural relation. thuc v apposite adj. Appropriate. thích h&p apposition n. The act of placing side by side, together, or in contact. s ng v appraise v. To estimate the money value of. nh giá appreciable adj. Capable of being discerned by the senses or intel ect. có th ánh giá &c apprehend v. To make a prisoner of (a person) in the name of the law. $ apprehensible adj. Capable of being conceived. có th hiu &c approbation n. Sanction. s tán thành armada n. A fleet of war-vessels. hm i armful n. As much as can be held in the arm or arms. ôm armory n. An arsenal. kho v, khí aroma n. An agreeable odor. h$ng th$m arraign v. To cal into court, as a person indicted for crime, and demand whether he pleads guilty or not. buc ti arrange v. To put in definite or proper order. thu xp arrangement n. The act of putting in proper order, or the state of being put in order. s sp !t arrant adj. Notoriously bad. cc arrear n. Something overdue and unpaid. arrear arrival n. A coming to stopping-place or destination. s n n$i arrogant adj. Unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc. kiêu ngo arrogate v. To take, demand, or claim, especial y presumptuously or without reasons or grounds. yêu sách ngang ng&c Artesian well n. A very deep bored well. water rises due to underground pressure Ging phun artful adj. Characterized by craft or cunning. có ngh thut Arthurian adj. Pertaining to King Arthur, the real or legendary hero of British poetic story. artifice n. Trickery. k) xo artless adj. Ingenuous. hn nhiên ascendant adj. Dominant. uy th ascension n. The act of rising. s lên cao ascent n. A rising, soaring, or climbing. s lên ascetic adj. Given to severe self-denial and practicing excessive abstinence and devotion. ngi kh% hnh ascribe v. To assign as a quality or attribute. quy kt asexual adj. Having no distinct sexual organs. vô tính ashen adj. Pale. tái xám askance adv. With a side or indirect glance or meaning. xiên asperity n. Harshness or roughness of temper. s thô aspirant n. One who seeks earnestly, as for advancement, honors, place. ngi mong mi aspiration n. An earnest wish for that which is above one's present reach. khát vng aspire v. To have an earnest desire, wish, or longing, as for something high and good, not mong mi yet attained. mong mi assailant n. One who attacks. ngi công kích assassin n. One who kills, or tries to kill, treacherously or secretly. thích khách assassinate v. To kill, as by surprise or secret assault, especially the killing of some eminent person. ám sát assassination n. Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery. v ám sát assay n. The chemical analysis or testing of an alloy ore. s phân tích assent v. To express agreement with a statement or matter of opinion. tán thành assess v. To determine the amount of (a tax or other sum to be paid). ánh giá assessor n. An officer whose duty it is to assess taxes. bi thm assets n. pl. Property in general, regarded as applicable to the payment of debts. nh"ng tài sn assiduous adj. Diligent. chuyên c#n assignee n. One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain property and interests. ngi &c y nhim assimilate v. To adapt. tiêu hóa assonance n. Resemblance or correspondence in sound. s trùng âm assonant adj. Having resemblance of sound. ng âm assonate v. To accord in sound, especial y vowel sound. assuage v. To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe, as excitement, appetite, pain, or disease. khuyên gii astringent adj. Harsh in disposition or character. cht làm co astute adj. Keen in discernment. sc so atheism n. The denial of the existence of God. thuyt vô th#n athirst adj. Wanting water. khao khát athwart adv. From side to side. ngang qua atomizer n. An apparatus for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, as for disinfection, inhalation, etc. máy phun atone v. To make amends for. chuc l+i atonement n. Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury. chuc l+i atrocious adj. Outrageously or wantonly wicked, criminal, vile, or cruel. tàn bo atrocity n. Great cruelty or reckless wickedness. s tàn bo attaché n. A subordinate member of a diplomatic embassy. tùy viên s' quán attest v. To certify as accurate, genuine, or true. attorney-general n. The chief law-officer of a government. chng lý auburn adj. Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair. màu nâu audacious adj. Fearless. táo bo audible adj. Loud enough to be heard. nghe &c audition n. The act or sensation of hearing. s nghe auditory adj. Of or pertaining to hearing or the organs or sense of hearing. ngi nghe augment v. To make bigger. tng lên augur v. To predict. tiên oán Augustinian adj. Pertaining to St. Augustine, his doctrines, or the religious orders cal ed after him. aura n. Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons tiên oán aural adj. Of or pertaining to the ear. thính giác auricle n. One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the veins. tai ngoài,%& auricular adj. Of or pertaining to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of hearing. rãnh tai auriferous adj. Containing gold. có vàng aurora n. A luminous phenomenon in the upper regions of the atmosphere. rng ông auspice n. favoring, protecting, or propitious influence or guidance. austere adj. Severely simple; unadorned. m bc autarchy n. Unrestricted power. S'c mnh Không gii hn. authentic adj. Of undisputed origin. xác thc authenticity n. The state or quality of being genuine, or of the origin and authorship claimed. tính xác thc autobiography n. The story of one's life writ en by himself. t truyn autocracy n. Absolute government. ch chuyên ch autocrat n. Any one who claims or wields unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence. nhà c tài automaton n. Any living being whose actions are or appear to be involuntary or mechanical. ô tô mát autonomous adj. Self-governing. t tr autonomy n. Self-government. s t tr autopsy n. The examination of a dead body by dissection to ascertain the cause of death. s m% xác autumnal adj. Of or pertaining to autumn. mùa thu auxiliary n. One who or that which aids or helps, especial y when regarded as subsidiary or accessory. ! avalanche n. The fal or sliding of a mass of snow or ice down a mountain-slope, often bearing with it rock. s l avarice n. Passion for getting and keeping riches. tính hám l&i aver v. To assert as a fact. xác nhn averse adj. Reluctant. chng li aversion n. A mental condition of fixed opposition to or dislike of some particular thing. s ác cm avert v. To turn away or aside. " aviary n. A spacious cage or enclosure in which live birds are kept. chung chim avidity n. Greediness. s thèm khát avocation n. Diversion. vic ph avow v. To declare openly. tha nhn awaken v. To arouse, as emotion, interest, or the like. th'c t(nh awry adv. & adj. Out of the proper form, direction, or position. lch aye adv. An expression of assent. mãi mãi, azalea n. A flowering shrub. cây + quyên azure n. The color of the sky. màu xanh da tri Baconian adj. Of or pertaining to Lord Bacon or his system of philosophy. bacterium n. A microbe. vi khun badger v. To pester. Quy ry N. baffle v. To foil or frustrate. s ngn cn bailiff n. An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment. viên chánh án tòa án t(nh baize n. A single-colored napped woolen fabric used for table-covers, curtains, etc. ' bale n. A large package prepared for transportation or storage. ((( baleful adj. Malignant. Him c, ballad n. Any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form. ) balsam n. A medical preparation, aromatic and oily, used for healing. d#u th$m banal adj. Commonplace. t nht barcarole n. A boat-song of Venetian gondoliers. khúc barcarole barograph n. An instrument that registers graphical y and continuously the atmospheric pressure. khí áp ký barometer n. An instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface. khí áp k barring prep. Apart from. s cn, Ngoài baritone adj. Having a register higher than bass and lower than tenor. baritôn bask v. To make warm by genial heat. tm nng bass adj. Low in tone or compass. á phin than baste v. To cover with melted fat, gravy, while cooking. khâu l&c baton n. An official staff borne either as a weapon or as an emblem of authority or privilege. gy battalion n. A body of infantry composed of two or more companies, forming a part of a regiment. tiu oàn batten n. A narrow strip of wood. cây òn tay batter n. A thick liquid mixture of two or more materials beaten together, to be used in cookery. bt bánh bauble n. A trinket. vt nh mn bawl v. To proclaim by outcry. gào thét beatify v. To make supremely happy. ban phúc lành beatitude n. Any state of great happiness. hnh phúc beau n. An escort or lover. becalm v. To make quiet. ' beck v. To give a signal to, by nod or gesture. ra hiu bedaub v. To smear over, as with something oily or sticky. bedeck v. To cover with ornament. trang hoàng bedlam n. Madhouse. nhà th$ng iên befog v. To confuse. Nhm ln,! befriend v. To be a friend to, especial y when in need. i x- tt vi beget v. To produce by sexual generation. sinh ra begrudge v. To envy one of the possession of. ghen t0 belate v. To delay past the proper hour. Chm tr gi thích h&p qua belay v. To make fast, as a rope, by winding round a cleat. s buc (ct) belie v. To misrepresent. Trình bày sai believe v. To accept as true on the testimony or authority of others. tin belittle v. To disparage. làm mt uy tín, làm bé i belle n. A woman who is a center of attraction because of her beauty, accomplishments, etc. ngi p bellicose adj. Warlike. hiu chin belligerent adj. Manifesting a warlike spirit. bên tham chin bemoan v. To lament than khóc benediction n. a solemn invocation of the divine blessing. s chúc phúc benefactor n. A doer of kindly and charitable acts. ân nhân benefice n. A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of divine service. tin thu nhp beneficent adj. Characterized by charity and kindness. t thin beneficial adj. Helpful. có l&i beneficiary n. One who is lawfully entitled to the profits and proceeds of an estate or property. ngi hng hoa l&i benefit n. Helpful result. l&i ích benevolence n. Any act of kindness or well-doing. lòng nhân t benevolent adj. Loving others and actively desirous of their well-being. lòng nhân t benign adj. Good and kind of heart. lòng nhân t benignant adj. Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect. lòng nhân t benignity n. Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner. lòng tt (rng l&ng) benison n. Blessing. iu hnh phúc bequeath v. To give by will. li bereave v. To make desolate with loneliness and grief. ly mt berth n. A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc. c#u beseech v. To implore. c#u xin, cu kh"n beset v. To attack on all sides. vây quanh besmear v. To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance. bôi bn bestial adj. Animal. súc vt bestrew v. To sprinkle or cover with things strewn. rc bestride v. To get or sit upon astride, as a horse. c*i lên bethink v. To remind oneself. ngh li betide v. To happen to or befall. xy ra betimes adv. In good season or time. úng lúc betroth v. To engage to marry. ính hôn betrothal n. Engagement to marry. h'a hôn bevel n. Any inclination of two surfaces other than 90 degrees. góc xiên bewilder v. To confuse the perceptions or judgment of. làm bi ri bibliomania n. The passion for col ecting books. tính mê sách bibliography n. A list of the words of an author, or the literature bearing on a particular subject. th mc bibliophile n. One who loves books. ngi mê sách bibulous adj. Fond of drinking. thm nc, Thích ung bide v. To await. &i thi c$ Briticism n. A word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of Great Britain or the British. brittle adj. Fragile. '*' broach v. To mention, for the first time. ((( biennial n. A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second. cây hai nm broadcast adj. Disseminated far and wide. phát thanh bier n. A horizontal framework with two handles at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave. òn ám ma brogan n. A coarse, heavy shoe. giày thô, n!ng bigamist n. One who has two spouses at the same time. ngi có hai v& bigamy n. The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living. s ly hai v& bight n. A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-line. bight bilateral adj. Two-sided. hai bên bilingual adj. Speaking two languages. hai th' ting biograph n. A bibliographical sketch or notice. Mt bc ha hay chú ý th m#c biography n. A writ en account of one's life, actions, and character. tiu s- biology n. The science of life or living organisms. sinh hc biped n. An animal having two feet. . ng vt có hai chân birthright n. A privilege or possession into which one is born. quyn tha k bitterness n. Acridity, as to the taste. v ng blasé adj. Sated with pleasure. /&c tha mãn vi iu thích thú blaspheme v. To indulge in profane oaths. báng b% blatant adj. Noisily or offensively loud or clamorous. ba hoa blaze n. A vivid glowing flame. cháy bng bng blazon v. To make widely or generally known. huy hiu bleak adj. Desolate. blemish n. A mark that mars beauty. nh&c im blithe adj. Joyous. vui t$i blithesome adj. Cheerful. blockade n. The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces. s phong ta boatswain n. A subordinate officer of a vessel, who has general charge of the rigging, anchors, etc. " bodice n. A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist. áo che thân trên (áo lót) bodily adj. Corporeal. ích thân (tt c) + + boisterous adj. Unchecked merriment or animal spirits. '!'!' bole n. The trunk or body of a tree. Thân cây bolero n. A Spanish dance, illustrative of the passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and singing. iu nhy boll n. A round pod or seed-capsule, as a flax or cot on. trái ng ht ca bông vi; gai bolster v. To support, as something wrong. trc(gi) bomb n. A hollow projectile containing an explosive material. bom bombard v. To assail with any missile or with abusive speech. bn phá bombardier n. A person who has charge of mortars, bombs, and shells. ",#&,# - bombast n. Inflated or extravagant language, especial y on unimportant subjects. li nói khoa tr$ng boorish adj. Rude. $" bore v. To weary by tediousness or dullness. bun chán borough n. An incorporated vil age or town. thành ph bosom n. The breast or the upper front of the thorax of a human being, especial y of a woman. ngc botanical adj. Connected with the study or cultivation of plants. thc vt hc botanize v. To study plant-life. nghiên c'u thc vt botany n. The science that treats of plants. thc vt hc bountiful adj. Showing abundance. phong phú Bowdlerize v. To expurgate in editing (a literary composition) by omit ing words or passages. !! bowler n. In cricket, the player who delivers the ball. cái m, qu da boycott v. To place the products or merchandise of under a ban. s ty chay brae n. Hillside. dc (sn i) braggart n. A vain boaster. ngi khoác lác brandish v. To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear. s vung vy bravado n. An aggressive display of boldness. s phách li bravo interj. Well done. ... bray n. A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn. kêu be be braze v. To make of or ornament with brass. / brazier n. An open pan or basin for holding live coals. lò than hng (ngi làm ng) breach n. The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation. s xâm phm breaker n. One who trains horses, dogs, etc. !')t,ngi b g y breech n. The buttocks. ) brethren n. pl. Members of a brotherhood, gild, profession, association, or the like. 0! brevity n. Shortness of duration. s ngn gn bric-a-brac n. Objects of curiosity or for decoration. Nhng i t ng ca ham bit hay (cho) s trang trí bridle n. The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins. lên m!t brigade n. A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments. l" oàn brigadier n. General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-general. l" oàn trng brigand n. One who lives by robbery and plunder. quân cp brimstone n. Sulfur. diêm sinh (lu hu1nh) brine n. Water saturated with salt. nc mui bristle n. One of the coarse, stif hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc. dng 'ng lên Britannia n. The United Kingdom of Great Britain. 1% brogue n. Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especial y that of the Irish people. "- brokerage n. The business of making sales and purchases for a commission; a broker. s môi gii bromine n. A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic liquid element with a suf ocating odor. brôm bronchitis n. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. % ! bronchus n. Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs. !" brooch n. An article of jewelry fastened by a hinged pin and hook on the underside. kp cài c% áo brotherhood n. Spiritual or social fel owship or solidarity. #! browbeat v. To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner. nt n brusque adj. Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech. cc lc buffoon n. A clown. anh h buffoonery n. Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc. trò h bulbous adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb. có hình c#u bullock n. An ox. bò thin bulrush n. Any one of various tal rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water. cây b hoàng bulwark n. Anything that gives security or defense. b'c tng thành, bumper n. A cup or glass fil ed to the brim, especial y one to be drunk as a toast or health. cái cn bumptious adj. Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit. kiêu cng bungle v. To execute clumsily. làm di buoyancy n. Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas. s n%i buoyant adj. Having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat. n%i bureau n. A chest of drawers for clothing, etc. vn phòng bureaucracy n. Government by departments of men transacting particular branches of public business. ch quan liêu burgess n. In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or Virginia. burgher n. An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, or corporate town. ngi th trn burnish v. To make brilliant or shining. láng bóng bursar n. A treasurer. th qu) bustle v. To hurry. 23+3 butt v. To strike with or as with the head, or horns. %% butte n. A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated. i có sn dc buttress n. Any support or prop. tr ct by-law n. A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like. cabal n. A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private purpose. âm mu cabalism n. Superstitious devotion to one's religion. thut phù thy cabinet n. The body of men constituting the official advisors of the executive head of a nation. 2!,! cacophony n. A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or tones. câu nói chi tai cadaverous adj. Resembling a corpse.+ tái nh&t cadence n. Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and pace of marching troops. nhp cadenza n. An embellishment or flourish, prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or instrument. khúc c tu caitiff adj. Cowardly. ngi hèn h cajole v. To impose on or dupe by flattering speech. tán t(nh cajolery n. Delusive speech. s tán t(nh calculable adj. That may be estimated by reckoning. có th tính &c calculus n. A concretion formed in various parts of the body resembling a pebble in hardness. % & % !-!2 callosity n. The state of being hard and insensible. &$ '% callow adj. Without experience of the world. 32 calorie n. Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade. calo calumny n. Slander. li vu khng Calvary n. The place where Christ was crucified. Ch+ n$i Christ &c óng anh vào thánh giá Calvinism n. The system of doctrine taught by John Calvin. 45 Calvinize v. To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism Giáo phái tin lành. came n. A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for fastening panes in stained-glass windows. . cameo n. Any small engraved or carved work in relief. campaign n. A complete series of connected military operations. chin dch Canaanite n. A member of one of the three tribes that dwelt in the land of Canaan, or western Palestine. canary adj. Of a bright but delicate yel ow. chim bch yn candid adj. Straightforward. tht thà candor n. The quality of frankness or outspokenness. ngay thng canine adj. Characteristic of a dog.$ canon n. Any rule or law. lut l cant v. To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity. cantata n. A choral composition. % canto n. One of the divisions of an extended poem. on th$ chính cantonment n. The part of the town or district in which the troops are quartered. s óng quân vùng dân c capacious adj. Roomy. rng capillary n. A minute vessel having walls composed of a single layer of cel s. mao qun '' capitulate v. To surrender or stipulate terms. caprice n. A whim. 22$ caption n. A heading, as of a chapter, section, document, etc. u captious adj. Hypercritical. hay bt b captivate v. To fascinate, as by excel ence. eloquence, or beauty. quyn r, carcass n. The dead body of an animal. xác (khung) cardiac adj. Pertaining to the heart. thuc tr& tim cardinal adj. Of prime or special importance. giáo ch caret n. A sign (^) placed below a line, indicating where omit ed words, etc., should be inserted. du sót (du m,) caricature n. a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted. bim ha carnage n. Massacre. s tàn sát carnal adj. Sensual. xác tht, Ham khoái lc carnivorous adj. Eating or living on flesh. loài n tht carouse v. To drink deeply and in boisterous or jovial manner. loài n tht carrion n. Dead and putrefying flesh. xác cht cartilage n. An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence. sn cartridge n. A charge for a firearm, or for blasting. ng (hp) caste n. The division of society on artificial grounds. ng cp castigate v. To punish. trng pht casual adj. Accidental, by chance. #'# casualty n. A fatal or serious accident or disaster. cataclysm n. Any overwhelming flood of water. i hng thy, cataract n. Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness. thác nc catastrophe n. Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity. tai $ng cathode n. The negative pole or electrode of a galvanic battery. cc âm Catholicism n. The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church. /o Thiên Chúa catholicity n. Universal prevalence or acceptance. tính c$ c giáo cat-o-nine-tails n. An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging in the army and navy. 2' caucus n. A private meeting of members of a political party to select candidates. (the caucus) ch hp kín (ca ban lãnh o mt t% ch'c chính tr) causal adj. Indicating or expressing a cause.% "%" caustic adj. Sarcastic and severe. % 3'% cauterize v. To burn or sear as with a heated iron. (y hc) t (b.ng st nung ho!c cht n da dit c) cede v. To pass title to. censor n. An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication. ngi kim duyt censorious adj. Judging severely or harshly. ). census n. An official numbering of the people of a country or district.'% centenary adj. Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years. l k2 nim mt trm nm centiliter n. A hundredth of a liter. 67899lít centimeter n. A length of one hundredth of a meter. Xentimet=100 mét centurion n. A captain of a company of one hundred infantry in the ancient Roman army. i i trng cereal adj. Pertaining to edible grain or farinaceous seeds. $3 0 ceremonial adj. Characterized by outward form or ceremony. nghi th'c ceremonious adj. Observant of ritual. nghi l cessation n. Discontinuance, as of action or motion. s dng, s ngng, s ình, s chm d't cession n. Surrender, as of possessions or rights. s nh&ng li, s li (t ai, quyn hn ) chagrin n. Keen vexation, annoyance, or mortification, as at one's failures or errors. s chán nn, chameleon adj. Changeable in appearance. con tc kè,&&# ) chancery n. A court of equity, as distinguished from a common-law court. tòa i pháp chaos n. Any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion. s h+n lon characteristic n. A distinctive feature. characterize v. To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities. charlatan n. A quack. k bt tài mà hay loè bp chasm n. A yawning hollow, as in the earth's surface. %$% chasten v. To purify by affliction. "!" chastise v. To subject to punitive measures. "!" chastity n. Sexual or moral purity. s trong trng, lòng trinh bch; s trinh tit, ch" trinh chateau n. A castle or manor-house. % chattel n. Any article of personal property. check v. To hold back. '" chiffon n. A very thin gauze used for trimmings, evening dress, etc. chivalry n. The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices. phong cách hip s cholera n. An acute epidemic disease. % ' choleric adj. Easily provoked to anger. nóng tính choral adj. Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir. bài thánh ca Christ n. A title of Jesus 4):54) christen v. To name in baptism. " Christendom n. That part of the world where Christianity is generally professed. Nc theo C$ c giáo chromatic adj. Belonging, relating to, or abounding in color. chronology n. The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events. biên niên hc chronometer n. A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision. ng h bm gi cipher v. To calculate arithmetically. (also a noun meaning zero or nothing) ký s circulate v. To disseminate. lu thông circumference n. The boundary-line of a circle. circumlocution n. Indirect or roundabout expression. li nói quanh co lun qun; li nói un khúc circumnavigate v. To sail quite around. "((( circumscribe v. To confine within bounds. +" circumspect adj. Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration. % citadel n. Any strong fortress. #"# cite v. To refer to specifically. ''2'' claimant n. One who makes a claim or demand, as of right. ( clairvoyance n. Intuitive sagacity or perception. kh nng nhìn thu &c c nh"ng cái vô hình (bà ng ) clamorous adj. Urgent in complaint or demand. -& clan n. A tribe. th tc,! clandestine adj. Surreptitious. 2 clangor n. Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor. Vic kêu lách cách hay mt s gi chuông, k t nh"ng cánh tay, nh"ng dây chuyn, hay nh"ng cái chuông; clarify v. To render intelligible. ' clarion n. A small shrill trumpet or bugle. ; classify v. To arrange in a class or classes on the basis of observed resemblance; and differences. phân loi clearance n. A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the law and may sail. * */* clemency n. Mercy. lòng nhân t clement adj. Compassionate. '%" close-hauled adj. Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible. có bum ón sát hng gió nht clothier n. One who makes or sel s cloth or clothing. th& dt vi clumsy adj. Awkward of movement. vng v,$$ coagulate v. To change into a clot or a jel y, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment. coagulant adj. Producing coagulation. cht làm ông coalescence n. The act or process of coming together so as to form one body, combination, or product. s kt t coalition n. Combination in a body or mass. ! coddle v. To treat as a baby or an invalid. chiu chung codicil n. A supplement adding to, revoking, or explaining in the body of a will. bn b% sung vào t di chúc coerce v. To force. -!-! coercion n. Forcible constraint or restraint, moral or physical. -!#-! coercive adj. Serving or tending to force. -! cogent adj. Appealing strongly to the reason or conscience. v"ng chc; có s'c thuyt phc (lp lun ) cognate adj. Akin. cùng ngun, cognizant adj. Taking notice. hiu bit cohere v. To stick together. dính lin nhau cohesion n. Consistency. '2 cohesive adj. Having the property of consistency. '2 coincide v. To correspond. + coincidence n. A circumstance so agreeing with another: often implying accident. s trùng khp, s trùng nhau coincident adj. Taking place at the same time. ! collaborate v. To labor or cooperate with another or others, especially in literary or scientific pursuits. collapse v. To cause to shrink, fall in, or fail. !!! collapsible adj. That may or can col apse.$ !+! colleague n. An associate in professional employment. ! collective adj. Consisting of a number of persons or objects considered as gathered into a mass, or sum. ! collector n. One who makes a col ection, as of objects of art, books, or the like. ngi thu thp, ngi su t#m; ngi thu (thu, tin ) collegian n. A college student. %% collide v. To meet and strike violently. collier n. One who works in a coal-mine. %&& collision n. Violent contact. colloquial adj. Pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary. colloquialism n. Form of speech used only or chiefly in conversation. ( colloquy n. Conversation. (& collusion n. A secret agreement for a wrongful purpose. % colossus n. Any strikingly great person or object. t&ng kh%ng l comely adj. Handsome. d th$ng comestible adj. Fit to be eaten. $ 3 comical adj. Funny. commemorate v. To serve as a remembrance of. ) commentary n. A series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work. li chú thích, li d n gii commingle v. To blend. '$!' commissariat n. The department of an army charged with the provision of its food and water and daily needs. ban quân nhu commission v. To empower. y nhim commitment n. The act or process of entrusting or consigning for safe-keeping. tng t committal n. The act, fact, or result of commit ing, or the state of being !$ commodity n. Something that is bought and sold. commotion n. A disturbance or violent agitation. s xáo trn commute v. To put something, especial y something less severe, in place of. thay th, thay %i nhau, %i nhau, giao hoán comparable adj. Fit to be compared. có th so sánh &c comparative adj. Relative. dng so sánh comparison n. Examination of two or more objects with reference to their likeness or unlikeness. s so sánh compensate v. To remunerate. competence n. Adequate qualification or capacity. nng lc competent adj. Qualified. $3 competitive adj. characterized by rivalry. competitor n. A rival. i th complacence n. Satisfaction with one's acts or surroundings. s b.ng lòng, s va ý complacent adj. Pleased or satisfied with oneself. t mãn complaisance n. Politeness. &#! complaisant adj. Agreeable.&#! $# complement v. To make complete. complex adj. Complicated. ph'c cht compliant adj. Yielding. & complicate v. To make complex, dif icult, or hard to deal with. làm ph'c tp complication n. An intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a perplexing manner. s ph'c tp complicity n. Participation or partnership, as in wrong-doing or with a wrong-doer. s ng lõa compliment v. To address or gratify with expressions of delicate praise. li khen ng&i component n. A constituent element or part.! comport v. To conduct or behave (oneself). +! composure n. Calmness. s bình tnh comprehensible adj. Intelligible. có th lý gii comprehension n. Ability to know. s hiu comprehensive adj. Large in scope or content. toàn din compress v. To press together or into smaller space. -!- compressible adj. Capable of being pressed into smaller compass. chu nén compression n. Constraint, as by force or authority. -!- comprise v. To consist of. gm có compulsion n. Coercion. s ép buc compulsory adj. Forced. bt buc compunction n. Remorseful feeling. compute v. To ascertain by mathematical calculation. concede v. To surrender. tha nhn, conceit n. Self-flat ering opinion. kiêu ngo conceive v. To form an idea, mental image or thought of.ngh, hiu, quan im c, nhn thc; t$ng t ng concerto n. A musical composition. công-xéc-tô concession n. Anything granted or yielded, or admit ed in response to a demand, petition, or claim. s nh&ng b conciliate v. To obtain the friendship of. dung hòa conciliatory adj. Tending to reconcile. hòa gii conclusive adj. Sufficient to convince or decide. cui cùng concord n. Harmony. s hòa h&p concordance n. Harmony. s hòa h&p concur v. To agree. tán thành concurrence n. Agreement. s t$ng tranh concurrent adj. Occurring or acting together. trùng h&p concussion n. A violent shock to some organ by a fal or a sudden blow. s rung chuyn, s chn ng condensation n. The act or process of making dense or denser. condense v. To abridge= tóm tt !c li condescend v. To come down voluntarily to equal terms with inferiors. h c condolence n. Expression of sympathy with a person in pain, sorrow, or misfortune. li chia bun conduce v. To bring about.$ conducive adj. Contributing to an end.(( conductible adj. Capable of being conducted or transmit ed.#($ conduit n. A means for conducting something, particularly a tube, pipe, or passageway for a fluid. ng d n confectionery n. The candy col ectively that a confectioner makes or sel s, as candy. c-a hàng bánh ko confederacy n. A number of states or persons in compact or league with each other, as for mutual aid. s liên minh confederate n. One who is united with others in a league, compact, or agreement. liên minh confer v. To bestow. bàn bc conferee n. A person with whom another confers. ngi d hi ngh confessor n. A spiritual advisor. ngi xng ti confidant n. One to whom secrets are entrusted. ngi thân tín confide v. To reveal in trust or confidence. tin cn confidence n. The state or feeling of trust in or reliance upon another. s tin cy confident adj. Assured. ngi tin cy confinement n. Restriction within limits or boundaries. s giam c#m confiscate v. To appropriate (private property) as forfeited to the public use or treasury. tch thu, sung công conflagration n. A great fire, as of many buildings, a forest, or the like. &$ + confluence n. The place where streams meet. $!'*%! confluent n. A stream that unites with another. !' ! conformance n. The act or state or conforming. s phù h&p conformable adj. Harmonious. h&p vi, phù h&p vi, thích h&p vi, úng vi, theo úng conformation n. General structure, form, or outline. hình th, hình dáng, th cu to conformity n. Correspondence in form, manner, or use. !!2! confront v. To encounter, as dif iculties or obstacles. !' congeal v. To coagulate. $3 congenial adj. Having kindred character or tastes. 2# congest v. To collect into a mass. ((( congregate v. To bring together into a crowd. !!!$! coniferous adj. Cone-bearing trees. (thc vt hc) có qu nón; (thuc) loi tùng bách conjecture n. A guess. S phng oán conjoin v. To unite. kt h&p conjugal adj. Pertaining to marriage, marital rights, or married persons. v& chng conjugate adj. Joined together in pairs. ni kt conjugation n. The state or condition of being joined together. kt h&p conjunction n. The state of being joined together, or the things so joined. s kt ni connive v. To be in collusion.* connoisseur n. A critical judge of art, especial y one with thorough knowledge and sound judgment of art. & connote v. To mean; signify.& connubial adj. Pertaining to marriage or matrimony. hôn nhân conquer v. To overcome by force. chin thng consanguineous adj. Descended from the same parent or ancestor.' conscience n. The faculty in man by which he distinguishes between right and wrong in character and conduct. % conscientious adj. Governed by moral standard. $% conscious adj. Aware that one lives, feels, and thinks. có ý th'c conscript v. To force into military service. tân binh consecrate v. To set apart as sacred. hin dâng consecutive adj. Following in uninterrupted succession. liên tip consensus n. A col ective unanimous opinion of a number of persons. s ng ý conservatism n. Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things. ch ngha bo th conservative adj. Adhering to the existing order of things. bo th conservatory n. An institution for instruction and training in music and declamation.nhà kính (trng cây) consign v. To entrust. !$ consignee n. A person to whom goods or other property has been entrusted. ngi nhn consignor n. One who entrusts. ngi g-i consistency n. A state of permanence.2 console v. To comfort. bàn iu khin consolidate v. To combine into one body or system. cng c consonance n. The state or quality of being in accord with. s hòa h&p consonant adj. Being in agreement or harmony with. ph âm consort n. A companion or associate. kt h&p conspicuous adj. Clearly visible. n%i bt conspirator n. One who agrees with others to cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful purpose. conspire v. To plot. âm mu constable n. An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace. cnh sát bo trì hoà bình constellation n. An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars. consternation n. Panic. s kinh ngc constituency n. The inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body. c- tri constituent n. One who has the right to vote at an election. (& constrict v. To bind. ( consul n. An officer appointed to reside in a foreign city, chiefly to represent his country. lãnh s consulate n. The place in which a consul transacts official business. lãnh s quán consummate v. To bring to completion. hoàn thành consumption n. Gradual destruction, as by burning, eating, etc., or by using up, wearing out, etc. tiêu th consumptive adj. Designed for gradual destruction. !2 contagion n. The communication of disease from person to person. % contagious adj. Transmit ing disease. !&,0,( contaminate v. To pollute. làm bn contemplate v. To consider thoughtfully. contemporaneous adj. Living, occurring, or existing at the same time. cùng thi contemporary adj. Living or existing at the same time. ng nghip contemptible adj. Worthy of scorn or disdain. áng khinh contemptuous adj. Disdainful. coi thng contender n. One who exerts oneself in opposition or rivalry. i th contiguity n. Proximity. k nhau contiguous adj. Touching or joining at the edge or boundary. continence n. Self-restraint with respect to desires, appetites, and passion. tit dc contingency n. Possibility of happening. s ng u nhiên contingent adj. Not predictable. '# continuance n. Permanence. s liên tc continuation n. Prolongation. tip tc continuity n. Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development. tính liên tc continuous adj. Connected, extended, or prolonged without separation or interruption of sequence. liên tc contort v. To twist into a misshapen form. v!n xon contraband n. Trade forbidden by law or treaty. s buôn lu contradiction n. The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said. s mâu thu n, s trái ng&c contradictory adj. Inconsistent with itself. mâu thu n contraposition n. A placing opposite. s t$ng phn contravene v. To prevent or obstruct the operation of. mâu thu n vi contribution n. The act of giving for a common purpose. óng góp contributor n. One who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose. ngi óng góp contrite adj. Broken in spirit because of a sense of sin. n nn, hi hn, hi l+i; t rõ s hi l+i (vic làm) contrivance n. The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a special purpose. s trù liu contrive v. To manage or carry through by some device or scheme. people trù tính control v. To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over. iu khin control er n. One who or that which regulates or directs. ngi ( contumacious adj. Rebellious.( contumacy n. Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority. contuse v. To bruise by a blow, either with or without the breaking of the skin.! contusion n. A bruise. x$ng dp convalesce v. To recover after a sickness. ! convalescence n. The state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation of disease. ! convalescent adj. Recovering health after sickness. ang li s'c, ang hi phc (sau khi m) convene v. To summon or cause to assemble. hi hp convenience n. Fitness, as of time or place. tin nghi converge v. To cause to incline and approach nearer together. hi t convergent adj. Tending to one point. ng qui conversant adj. Thoroughly informed. thân mt conversion n. Change from one state or position to another, or from one form to another. s chuyn %i convertible adj. Interchangeable. $ (( convex adj. Curving like the segment of the globe or of the surface of a circle. conveyance n. That by which anything is transported. s chuyên ch convivial adj. Devoted to feasting, or to good-fel owship in eating or drinking. vui v convolution n. A winding motion. "+ convolve v. To move with a circling or winding motion. " convoy n. A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation. s h tng convulse v. To cause spasms in. làm náo ng convulsion n. A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body. chn ng copious adj. Plenteous. phong phú coquette n. A flirt. ngi àn bà hay làm dáng cornice n. An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling. mái ua cornucopia n. The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity. kho hàng ln corollary n. A proposition fol owing so obviously from another that it requires litle & demonstration. " coronation n. The act or ceremony of crowning a monarch. l% lên ngôi; l% &ng quang; l% i m' lên u coronet n. Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank less than sovereign. m, min nh corporal adj. Belonging or relating to the body as opposed to the mind. khn thánh corporate adj. Belonging to a corporation. tp oàn corporeal adj. Of a material nature; physical. (th thut) m t- cung kinh in corps n. A number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together. oàn corpse n. A dead body. xác cht corpulent adj. Obese. mp mp corpuscle n. A minute particle of matter. tiu th correlate v. To put in some relation of connection or correspondence. t$ng quan correlative adj. Mutually involving or implying one another. có liên quan corrigible adj. Capable of reformation. có th s-a ch"a corroborate v. To strengthen, as proof or conviction. ch'ng thc corroboration n. Confirmation. s ch'ng thc corrode v. To ruin or destroy little by little. n mòn corrosion n. Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration. s n mòn corrosive n. That which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration. cht n mòn corruptible adj. Open to bribery. d mua chuc corruption n. Loss of purity or integrity. s mc nát cosmetic adj. Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especial y the complexion. m) phm cosmic adj. Pertaining to the universe. v, tr cosmogony n. A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe. ngun gc v, tr cosmography n. The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology. 3 0% cosmology n. The general science of the universe. 0% cosmopolitan adj. Common to all the world. cosmopolitanism n. A cosmopolitan character.& cosmos n. The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement. 0 counter-claim n. A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintif .s phn t, s kin chng li counteract v. To act in opposition to. counterbalance v. To oppose with an equal force. i trng countercharge v. To accuse in return. s phn t counterfeit adj. Made to resemble something else. gi mo counterpart n. Something taken with another for the completion of either. bn sao countervail v. To offset. phn i counting-house n. A house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping, correspondence, etc. ! countryman n. A rustic. + courageous adj. Brave. '0 course n. Line of motion or direction. courser n. A fleet and spirited horse. nga ua courtesy n. Politeness originating in kindness and exercised habitually. s lch s covenant n. An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties. hip c covert adj. Concealed, especial y for an evil purpose. hang % covey n. A flock of quails or partridges. /àn nh"ng chim cun cút hay nh"ng gà gô cower v. To crouch down tremblingly, as through fear or shame. thu mình li coxswain n. One who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew under an officer. + crag n. A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge. núi á him tr cranium n. The skul of an animal, especial y that part enclosing the brain. s crass adj. Coarse or thick in nature or structure, as opposed to thin or fine. #n n craving n. A vehement desire. khao khát creak n. A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound. ct kt creamery n. A butter-making establishment. c-a hàng bán kem b$ creamy adj. Resembling or containing cream. có nhiu kem credence n. Belief. lòng tin credible adj. Believable. tin &c credulous adj. Easily deceived. ngây th$ creed n. A formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief. tín ng*ng crematory adj. A place for cremating dead bodies. lò ha táng crevasse n. A deep crack or fissure in the ice of a glacier. ch+ n't sâu trên m!t bng crevice n. A small fissure, as between two contiguous surfaces. ng n't criterion n. A standard by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusion. tiêu chun critique n. A criticism or critical review. bài phê bình crockery n. Earthenware made from baked clay. gm crucible n. A trying and purifying test or agency. lò luyn crusade n. Any concerted movement, vigorously prosecuted, in behalf of an idea or principle. tham gia chin dch crustacean adj. Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish, etc. ng vt v giáp crustaceous adj. Having a crust-like shell. có v, có mai cryptogram n. Anything writ en in characters that are secret or so arranged as to havetài liu vit b.ng mt mã hidden meaning. tài liu vit b.ng mt mã crystallize v. To bring together or give fixed shape to. kt tinh,%22 cudgel n. A short thick stick used as a club. ' culinary adj. Of or pertaining to cooking or the kitchen. nu nng cull v. To pick or sort out from the rest. s chn lc culpable adj. Guilty. có ti culprit n. A guilty person. k có ti culvert n. Any artificial covered channel for the passage of water through a bank or under a road, canal. cupidity n. Avarice. con trai th#n V N" curable adj. Capable of being remedied or corrected. ch"a &c curator n. A person having charge as of a library or museum. ph trách th vin hay nhà bo tàng curio n. A piece of bric-a-brac. vt him cursive adj. Writing in which the let ers are joined together. vit tho cursory adj. Rapid and superficial. vi vàng curt adj. Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act or expression. curtail v. To cut off or cut short. rút ngn curtsy n. A downward movement of the body by bending the knees. )) cycloid adj. Like a circle. % + cygnet n. A young swan. cynical adj. Exhibiting moral skepticism. hoài nghi cynicism n. Contempt for the opinions of others and of what others value. cynosure n. That to which general interest or attention is directed. %) %)%) daring adj. Brave. ''0 darkling adv. Blindly. m ti Darwinism n. The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of higher forms. Thuyt tin hóa lun dastard n. A base coward. k hèn nhát datum n. A premise, starting-point, or given fact. ph#n t- d" liu dauntless adj. Fearless. kiên cng day-man n. A day-laborer. dead-heat n. A race in which two or more competitors come out even, and there is no winner.cut u không ai thng dearth n. Scarcity, as of something customary, essential ,or desirable. s thiu thn death's-head n. A human skul as a symbol of death. #u lâu debase v. To lower in character or virtue. gim giá tr debatable adj. Subject to contention or dispute. có th tranh lun debonair adj. Having gentle or courteous bearing or manner. vui v debut n. A first appearance in society or on the stage. .$#)$#) decagon n. A figure with ten sides and ten angles. hình mi góc decagram n. A weight of 10 grams. trng l ng 10 gam, decaliter n. A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters. ",#&,# decalogue n. The ten commandments. mi iu rn ca Chúa Decameron n. A volume consisting of ten parts or books. Mt th tích (âm l&ng) gm có mi ph#n hay sách decameter n. A length of ten meters. êcamét decamp v. To leave suddenly or unexpectedly. b trn decapitate v. To behead. chém #u decapod adj. Ten-footed or ten-armed. loài mi chân decasyllable n. A line of ten syllables. câu th$ mi v#n deceit n. Falsehood. s la di deceitful adj. Fraudulent. di trá deceive v. To mislead by or as by falsehood. la di decency n. Moral fitness. l decent adj. Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress. 'ng n deciduous adj. Falling off at maturity as petals after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc. decimal adj. Founded on the number 10. s thp phân decimate v. To destroy a measurable or large proportion of. tàn sát decipher v. To find out the true words or meaning of, as something hardly legible. s gii mã decisive ad. Conclusive. quyt nh declamation n. A speech recited or intended for recitation from memory in public. $ declamatory adj. A full and formal style of utterance. declarative adj. Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation. tng thut declension n. The change of endings in nouns and adj. to express their different relations of gender.bin cách decorate v. To embellish. 2 decorous adj. Suitable for the occasion or circumstances. decoy n. Anything that allures, or is intended to allures into danger or temptation. cm b y decrepit adj. Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity. suy yu dedication n. The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or cause. s hin dâng deduce v. To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or principles. suy din deface v. To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of. mt mt,2 defalcate v. To cut off or take away, as a part of something. - defamation n. Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another. li nói xu defame v. To slander. nói xu default n. The neglect or omission of a legal requirement. vng m!t defendant n. A person against whom a suit is brought. ngi b kin defensible adj. Capable of being maintained or justified. phòng th &c defensive adj. Carried on in resistance to aggression. s phòng th defer v. To delay or put off to some other time. *#* deference n. Respectful submission or yielding, as to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment. s tuân theo defiant adj. Characterized by bold or insolent opposition. khiêu khích deficiency n. Lack or insufficiency. s thiu ht deficient adj. Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount. thiu ht definite adj. Having an exact signification or positive meaning. xác nh deflect v. To cause to turn aside or downward. làm lch deforest v. To clear of forests. !"!" deform v. To disfigure. bin dng deformity n. A disfigurement. d dng defraud v. To deprive of something dishonestly. la gt defray v. To make payment for. thanh toán degeneracy n. A becoming worse. s thoái hóa degenerate v. To become worse or inferior. thoái hóa degradation n. Diminution, as of strength or magnitude. s gim phm cp degrade v. To take away honors or position from. gim sút dehydrate v. To deprive= tc ot of water. kh- nc deify v. To regard or worship as a god. phong thánh deign v. To deem worthy of notice or account. deist n. One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation. ngi h"u th#n deity n. A god, goddess, or divine person. th#n deject v. To dishearten. % dejection n. Melancholy. tht vng delectable adj. Delightful to the taste or to the senses. thích thú delectation n. Delight. s thú v deleterious adj. Hurtful, morally or physically. $ delicacy n. That which is agreeable to a fine taste. duyên dáng delineate v. To represent by sketch or diagram. mô t deliquesce v. To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from the air. ! delirious adj. Raving. delude v. To mislead the mind or judgment of. ánh la deluge v. To overwhelm with a flood of water. !'! delusion n. Mistaken conviction, especial y when more or less enduring.""' demagnetize v. To deprive (a magnet) of magnetism. *" demagogue n. An unprincipled politician. '% demeanor n. Deportment=+*. +*+ demented adj. Insane= 2 demerit n. A mark for failure or bad conduct.$ demise n. Death. " demobilize v. To disband=, as troops. 0! demolish v. To annihilate='. ! demonstrable adj. Capable of positive proof. $ $ 2 demonstrate v. To prove indubitably. 2 demonstrative adj. Inclined to strong exhibition or expression of feeling or thoughts. *% demonstrator n. One who proves in a convincing and conclusive manner. $& demulcent n. Any application soothing to an irritable surface % ' demurrage n. the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing.s gi" tàu quá hn giao kèo dendroid adj. Like a tree. Ging cây dendrology n. The natural history of trees.% denizen n. Inhabitant. )'% denominate v. To give a name or epithet to. % denomination n. A body of Christians united by a common faith and form of worship and discipline. denominator n. Part of a fraction which expresses the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided. m u s denote v. To designate by word or mark. ký hiu denouement n. That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up. denounce v. To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or odium. t cáo dentifrice n. Any preparation used for cleaning the teeth. thuc ánh rng denude v. To strip the covering from. "&((( denunciation n. The act of declaring an action or person worthy of reprobation or punishment. deplete v. To reduce or lessen, as by use, exhaustion, or waste. rút ht deplorable adj. Contemptible. áng th$ng deplore v. To regard with grief or sorrow. +$+ deponent adj. Laying down= S t xung. !! * depopulate v. To remove the inhabitants from. di tn ám ông deport v. To take or send away forcibly, as to a penal colony. +!* deportment n. Demeanor=+*+. +* deposition n. Testimony legally taken on interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as evidence in court. ! depositor n. One who makes a deposit, or has an amount deposited. ngi g-i vt; ngi g-i tin ( ngân hàng) depository n. A place where anything is kept in safety. !* deprave v. To render bad, especial y moral y bad. & deprecate v. To express disapproval or regret for, with hope for the opposite. !! depreciate v. To lessen the worth of. depreciation n. A lowering in value or an underrating in worth. depress v. To press down. +-+ depression n. A fall ing of the spirits. * depth n. Deepness. chiu sâu derelict adj. Neglectful of obligation. &# deride v. To ridicule. ,ch nho derisible adj. Open to ridicule. ,ch nho derision n. Ridicule. s ch nho derivation n. That process by which a word is traced from its original root or primitive form and meaning. derivative adj. Coming or acquired from some origin. " derive v. To deduce, as from a premise. "" dermatology n. The branch of medical science which relates to the skin and its diseases. da liu derrick n. An apparatus for hoisting and swinging great weights. descendant n. One who is descended lineally from another, as a child, grandchild, etc. con cháu descendent adj. Proceeding downward. con cháu descent n. The act of moving or going downward. s xung descry v. To discern= nhn rõ. nhn ra desert v. To abandon without regard to the welfare of the abandoned && desiccant n. Any remedy which, when applied externally, dries up or absorbs moisture, as that of wounds. cht hút m designate v. To select or appoint, as by authority. %( desist v. To cease from action. ngng desistance n. Cessation='"". "( despair n. Utter hopelessness and despondency. s tuyt vng desperado n. One without regard for law or life. k liu lnh desperate adj. Resorted to in a last extremity, or as if prompted by utter despair. tuyt vng despicable adj. Contemptible= áng khinh. áng khinh despite prep. In spite of. ' ! despond v. To lose spirit, courage, or hope. s nn lòng despondent adj. Disheartened. tht vng despot n. An absolute and irresponsible monarch. nhà c tài despotism n. Any severe and strict rule in which the judgment of the governed has lit le or no part. ch c tài destitute adj. Poverty-stricken. ) desultory adj. Not connected with what precedes. ri rc deter v. To frighten away. ngn cn deteriorate v. To grow worse. + determinate adj. Definitely limited or fixed. xác nh determination n. The act of deciding. s xác nh deterrent adj. Hindering from action through fear. cái ngn cn detest v. To dislike or hate with intensity. ghét detract v. To take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation. ly i detriment n. Something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss. s thit hi detrude v. To push down forcibly. / y xung v, lc deviate v. To take a different course. + devilry n. Malicious mischief. 22 deviltry n. Wanton= ùa gi(n and malicious= him c mischief=2 devious adj. Out of the common or regular track. ++ devise v. To invent. & ! devout adj. Religious. thành tâm dexterity n. Readiness, precision, efficiency, and ease in any physical activity or in any mechanical work. s khéo tay diabolic adj. Characteristic of the devil. Có tính ma qu( diacritical adj. Marking a difference. $3!% diagnose v. To distinguish, as a disease, by its characteristic phenomena.% diagnosis n. Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease. % !-! dialect n. Forms of speech col ectively that are peculiar to the people of a particular district. ph$ng ng" dialectician n. A logician. nhà bin ch'ng hc dialogue n. A formal conversation in which two or more take part. s i thoi diaphanous adj. Transparent= Trong sut. vô cùng mng và trong sut diatomic adj. Containing only two atoms= nguyên t!. có hai nguyên t- diatribe n. A bitter or malicious criticism. li công kích dictum n. A positive utterance.""2 didactic adj. Pertaining to teaching. '% difference n. Dissimilarity in any respect. differentia n. Any essential characteristic of a species by reason of which it differs from other species. du hiu phân bit differential adj. Distinctive. !% differentiate v. To acquire a distinct and separate character. !% diffidence n. Self-distrust. diffident adj. Affected or possessed with self-distrust. rt rè diffusible adj. Spreading rapidly through the system and acting quickly.$ diffusion n. Dispersion. s khuych tán dignitary n. One who holds high rank. "% digraph n. A union of two characters representing a single sound ch" ghép. digress v. To turn aside from the main subject and for a time dwell on some incidental matter. lc dilapidated pa. Fallen into decay or partial ruin. % nát dilate v. To enlarge in all directions. m rng ra dilatory adj. Tending to cause delay. chm tr dilemma n. A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary. tình trng khó x- dilettante n. A superficial amateur. ngi không chuyên sâu diligence n. Careful and persevering effort to accomplish what is undertaken. 3 dilute v. To make more fluid or less concentrated by admixture with something. pha loãng diminution n. Reduction. s gim bt dimly adv. Obscurely. l m diphthong n. The sound produced by combining two vowels in to a single syl able or running together the sounds. % diplomacy n. Tact, shrewdness, or skill in conducting any kind of negotiations or in social matters. diplomat n. A representative of one sovereign state at the capital or court of another. diplomatic adj. Characterized by special tact in negotiations. diplomatist n. One remarkable for tact and shrewd management. disagree v. To be opposite in opinion.! disallow v. To withhold permission or sanction. disappear v. To cease to exist, either actually or for the time being. bin mt disappoint v. To fail to fulfill the expectation, hope, wish, or desire of. tht vng disapprove v. To regard with blame. không tán thành disarm v. To deprive of weapons.0202 disarrange v. To throw out of order.++ disavow v. To disclaim responsibility for. disavowal n. Denial. s t chi disbeliever n. One who refuses to believe. ngi không tin disburden v. To disencumber. disburse v. To pay out or expend, as money from a fund. ')' discard v. To reject. hy b discernible adj. Perceivable.$ < disciple n. One who believes the teaching of another, or who adopts and fol ows some doctrine.môn , môn , hc trò disciplinary adj. Having the nature of systematic training or subjection to authority. k2 lut; a vào k2 lut discipline v. To train to obedience=. disclaim v. To disavow any claim to, connection with, or responsibility to. disclaim discolor v. To stain. discomfit v. To put to confusion. discomfort n. The state of being positively uncomfortable. ( disconnect v. To undo or dissolve the connection or association of. ngt kt ni disconsolate adj. Grief-stricken. discontinuance n. Interruption or intermission. "#("* discord n. Absence of harmoniousness. bt hòa discountenance v. To look upon with disfavor. #& discover v. To get first sight or knowledge of, as something previously unknown or unperceived.khám phá ra, tìm ra, discredit v. To injure the reputation of. discreet adj. Judicious.%''2 discrepant adj. Opposite." discriminate v. To draw a distinction. phân bit discursive adj. Passing from one subject to another. $ discussion n. Debate.* disenfranchise v. To deprive of any right privilege or power tc quyn công dân; tc quyn b#u c- disengage v. To become detached. ) disfavor n. Disregard= . s ghét b disfigure v. To impair or injure the beauty, symmetry, or appearance of. ' dishabille n. Undress or negligent attire. ++ dishonest adj. Untrustworthy. disillusion v. To disenchant. disinfect v. To remove or destroy the poison of infectious or contagious diseases.) cht c lây nhim nh"ng bnh truyn nhim (& disinfectant n. A substance used to destroy the germs of infectious diseases. disinherit v. To deprive of an inheritance. "" disinterested adj. Impartial. disjunctive adj. Helping or serving to disconnect or separate. dislocate v. To put out of proper place or order. ! dismissal n. Displacement by authority from an office or an employment. dismount v. To throw down, push off, or otherwise remove from a horse or the like. ++((( disobedience n. Neglect or refusal to comply with an authoritative injunction. % disobedient adj. Neglecting or refusing to obey.%% disown v. To refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as connected with oneself. disparage v. To regard or speak of slightingly. 2 ' disparity n. Inequality. dispel v. To drive away by or as by scat ering in dif erent directions.++ dispensation n. That which is bestowed on or appointed to one from a higher power.s phân phát, s phân phi displace v. To put out of the proper or accustomed place.$'$ $ dispossess v. To deprive of actual occupancy, especial y of real estate. trut quyn s h", tc quyn chim h"u disputation n. Verbal controversy. * disqualify v. To debar. disquiet v. To deprive of peace or tranquility. disregard v. To take no notice of. disreputable adj. Dishonorable or disgraceful. disrepute n. A bad name or character. disrobe v. To unclothe. ci áo disrupt v. To burst or break asunder. phá v* dissatisfy v. To displease. làm bt mãn dissect v. To cut apart or to pieces. m% x [...]... hành emphasis n Any special impressiveness added to an utterance or act, or stress laid upon some word nh n m nh emphasize v To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a group of words nh n m nh emphatic adj Spoken with any special impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set of words nh n m nh employee n One who works for wages or a salary ng i làm thuê employer n One who... ?! + 2 equanimity n Evenness of mind or temper # 2 & 3 equilibrium n A state of balance encompass v To encircle vây quanh encore n The cal for a repetition, as of some part of a play or performance ! 1 1 1 encourage v To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind làm can m, làm m nh d n encroach v To invade partially or insidiously and appropriate the possessions of another ! ! i ) + equestrian... To diminish or become less & & dyne n The force which, applied to a mass of one gram for 1 second, would give it a studies * * % % distort v To twist into an unnatural or irregular form làm méo distrain v To subject a person to distress làm ng i ta % distrainor n One who subjects a person to distress = velocity of 1 cm/s earnest adj Ardent in spirit and speech , t ch biên tài s n, i làm ng i khác +âu... persuasion, counsel, or pleading khuyên can dissuasion n The act of changing the purpose of or altering the plans of through persuasion, or pleading s khuyên can duckling n A young duck disyllable n A word of two syllables t hai âm distemper n A disease= b nh or malady= b nh t t or expand= ) ! distend v To stretch out= 3 # $ in every direction i ph 3 distensible adj Capable of being stretched out or... (c a Giê-xu) ) ! episode n An incident or story in a literary work, separable from yet growing out of it ! ! epitaph n An inscription on a tomb or monument in honor or in memory of the dead epithet n Word used adjectival y to describe some quality or attribute of is objects, as in % $ & $ 2' @ “Father Aeneas.” epitome n A simplified representation $ epizootic adj Prevailing among animals ' epoch n... equity n Fairness or impartiality 2 2 equivalent adj Equal in value, force, meaning, or the like equivocal adj Ambiguous=Không rõ ràng không rõ r t, không ch c ch n, không quy t nh equivocate v To use words of double meaning $ ! $ eradicate v To destroy thoroughly " encumber v To impede with obstacles ) 2 errant adj Roving or wandering, as in search of adventure or opportunity for gallant deeds encyclical . and ten angles. hình mi góc decagram n. A weight of 10 grams. trng l ng 10 gam, decaliter n. A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters. ",#&,# decalogue. utterance or act, or stress laid upon some word. nhn mnh emphasize v. To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a group of words. nhn mnh emphatic adj. Spoken. n. The cal for a repetition, as of some part of a play or performance.! 1 1 1 encourage v. To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind. làm can m, làm mnh