300 từ vựng SSAT học sinh lớp 10 cần biết

No

Word

Pronunciation

Meaning

1

acquittal

/əˈkwɪt.əl/

the decision of a court that someone is not guilty

2

condescend

/ˌkɒn.dɪˈsend/

If you condescend to do something, you agree to do something that you do not consider to be good enough for your social position

3

elite

/iˈliːt/

the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society

4

fortitude

/ˈfɔː.tɪ.tʃuːd/

courage over a long period

5

mentor

/ˈmen.tɔːr/

a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school

6

assert

/əˈsɜːt/

to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others

7

contemptuous

/kənˈtemp.tʃu.əs/

expressing contempt

8

evolve

/ɪˈvɒlv/

to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually

9

inarticulate

/ˌɪn.ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/

unable to express feelings or ideas clearly, or expressed in a way that is difficult to understand

10

notoriety

/ˌnəʊ.tərˈaɪ.ə.ti/

the state of being famous for something bad

11

analogy

/əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/

a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea

12

electorate

/iˈlek.tər.ət/

all the people who are allowed to vote

13

excerpt

/ˈek.sɜːpt/

a short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc.

14

paternal

/pəˈtɜː.nəl/

typical of or like a father, especially a kind father

15

posthumous

/ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

happening after a person's death

16

antiquity

/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/

the distant past (= a long time ago), especially before the sixth century

17

ethical

/ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/ 

relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong

18

heresy

/ˈher.ə.si/

a belief that is against the principles of a particular religion

19

pauper

/ˈpɔː.pər/

a very poor person

20

prophetic

/prəˈfet.ɪk/

saying correctly what will happen in the future

21

amiable

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

pleasant and friendly

22

grimace

/ˈɡrɪm.əs/

to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way

23

malleable

/ˈmæl.i.ə.bəl/

A malleable substance is easily changed into a new shape

24

succumb

/səˈkʌm/

to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat

25

visage

/ˈvɪz.ɪdʒ/

the face

26

bayou

 /ˈbaɪ.uː/

(in the southern US) an area of slowly moving water at the side of the main river

27

indomitable

/ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

used to say that someone is strong, brave, determined, and difficult to defeat or frighten

28

melodramatic

/ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/

showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation

29

vibrant

/ˈvaɪ.brənt/

energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm

30

whimsical

/ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying

31

apprehensive

/ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sɪv/

feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen

32

commendable

/kəˈmen.də.bəl/

deserving praise

33

ineffectual

 /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl/

not skilled at achieving, or not able to produce, good results

34

mystic

/ˈmɪs.tɪk/

someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer

35

personification

/pəˌsɒn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

a person who is a perfect example of something

36

callous

 /ˈkæl.əs/

unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people

37

indignant

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/

angry because of something that is wrong or not fair

38

judicious

/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/

having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions

39

paraphrase

/ˈpær.ə.freɪz/

to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a humorous form or in a simpler and shorter form that makes the original meaning clearer

40

verbatim

 /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

in a way that uses exactly the same words as were originally used

41

affiliate

 /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/

to cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another, usually larger, group, or organization

42

exalted

/ɪɡˈzɒl.tɪd/

An exalted position in an organization is a very important one

43

plausible

/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed

44

portly

/ˈpɔːt.li/

(especially of middle-aged or old men) fat and round

45

rejuvenate

 /rɪˈdʒuː.vən.eɪt/

to make someone look or feel young and energetic again

46

encumber

 /ɪnˈkʌm.bər/

to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something

47

invariably

/ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bli/

always

48

pompous

 /ˈpɒm.pəs/

too serious and full of importance

49

proximity

/prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti/

the state of being near in space or time

50

unprecedented

/ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/

never having happened or existed in the past

51

atrocious

/əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

of very bad quality

52

composure

/kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

the feeling of being calm, confident, and in control

53

discern

/dɪˈsɜːn/

to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear

54

lament

/ləˈment/

to express sadness and feeling sorry about something

55

painstaking

/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort

56

compassion

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them

57

deteriorate

/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/

to become worse

58

insipid

/ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/

not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy

59

loathe

/ləʊð/

to hate someone or something

60

repress

/rɪˈpres/

to not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed

61

aesthetic

/esˈθet.ɪk/

relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty

62

cliché

/ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/

a saying or remark that is very often made and is therefore not original and not interesting

63

emphatically

/emˈfæt.ɪ.kəl.i/

in a forceful way

64

paradox

/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics

65

recipient

/rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

a person who receives something

66

charisma

/kəˈrɪz.mə/

a special power that some people have naturally that makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration

67

conceive

/kənˈsiːv/

to imagine something

68

martial

/ˈmɑː.ʃəl/

relating to soldiers, war, or life in the armed forces

69

prolific

/prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

producing a great number or amount of something

70

wan

/wɒn/

(of a person's face) more pale than usual and tired-looking

71

aura

/ˈɔː.rə/

a feeling or character that a person or place seems to have

72

impediment

ɪmˈped.ɪ.mənt/

something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible

73

opportune

/ˈɒp.ə.tʃuːn/

happening at a time that is likely to produce success or is convenient

74

reactionary

/riˈæk.ʃən.ər.i/

a person who is opposed to political or social change or new ideas

75

zealous

 /ˈzel.əs/

enthusiastic and eager

76

fabricate

/ˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt/

to invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone

77

mediocre

/ˌmiː.diˈəʊ.kər/

not very good

78

qualm

/kwɑːm/

an uncomfortable feeling when you doubt if you are doing the right thing

79

stamina

/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time

80

zephyr

/ˈzef.ər/

a light wind

81

axiom

/ˈæk.si.əm/

a statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true, but need not be so

82

compliance

/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

the act of obeying an order, rule, or request

83

indestructible

 /ˌɪn.dɪˈstrʌk.tə.bəl/

impossible to destroy or break

84

mutable

ˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

able or likely to change

85

prevalent

/ˈprev.əl.ənt/

existing very commonly or happening often

86

compatible

/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/

able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else

87

inanimate

/ɪˈnæn.ɪ.mət/

having none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has

88

innate

/ɪˈneɪt/

An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned

89

perception

/pəˈsep.ʃən/

a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem

90

recourse

/rɪˈkɔːs/

using something or someone as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation

91

encompass

/ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/

to include different types of things

92

incentive

/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

something that encourages a person to do something

93

pivotal

 /ˈpɪv.ə.təl/

"central and important

important because other things depend on it "

She played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.

94

retribution

/ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

deserved and severe punishment

95

transcend

/trænˈsend/

to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit

96

implacable

/ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl/

used to describe (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings that are impossible to change

97

militant

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

active, determined, and often willing to use force

98

postulate

/ˈpɒs.tʃə.leɪt/

to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed

99

stringent

/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting

100

transitory

/ˈtræn.zɪ.tər.i/

lasting for only a short time

101

autonomy

/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/

the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself

102

devastation

/ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/

damage and destruction

103

latitude

/ˈlæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/

the position north or south of the equator measured from 0° to 90°

104

precarious

/prɪˈkeə.ri.əs/

in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly

105

wane

/weɪn/

to become weaker in strength or influence

106

besiege

/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out

107

inclement

/ɪnˈklem.ənt/

Inclement weather is unpleasant, especially with cold wind and rain.

108

perseverance

 /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

continued effort and determination

109

vulnerable

/ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked

110

wreak

 /riːk/

to cause something to happen in a violent and often uncontrolled way

111

appease

 /əˈpiːz/

to prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the opposing side an advantage that they have demanded

112

balmy

/ˈbɑː.mi/

(of weather) pleasantly warm

113

commence

 /kəˈmens/

to begin something

114

facsimile

/fækˈsɪm.əl.i/

an exact copy, especially of a document

115

pretext

/ˈpriː.tekst/

a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason

116

archaic

/ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/

of or belonging to an ancient period in history

117

beguile

/bɪˈɡaɪl/

o persuade, attract, or interest someone, sometimes in order to deceive them 

118

espionage

/ˈes.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/

the discovering of secrets, especially political or military information of another country or the industrial information of a business

119

invincible

/ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/

impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended

120

vigilant

/ˈvɪdʒ.əl.ənt/

always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger

121

coffer

 /ˈkɒf.ər/

a large, strong box in which money or valuable objects are kept

122

hieroglyphics

/ˌhaɪə.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

a system of writing that uses pictures instead of words, especially as used in ancient Egypt

123

innovation

/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

(the use of) a new idea or method

124

retainer

/rɪˈteɪ.nər/

an amount of money that you pay to someone so as to be sure that that person can work for you when you need them to

125

subsidize

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/

to pay part of the cost of something

126

edifice

/ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/

a large building, especially an impressive one

127

inaccessible

/ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl/

very difficult or impossible to travel to or reach

128

juncture

/ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

a particular point in time

129

rivulet

/ˈrɪv.jə.lət/

a very small stream or flow of liquid

130

tawny

/ˈtɔː.ni/

of a light yellowish-brown colour, like that of a lion

131

apex

/ˈeɪ.peks/

the highest point or top of a shape or object

132

canine

/ˈkeɪ.naɪn/

of or relating to dogs

133

influx

/ˈɪn.flʌks/

the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time

134

obliterate

/əˈblɪt.ər.eɪt/

to remove all signs of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen

135

perceive

/pəˈsiːv/

to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something

136

bourgeois

/ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/

belonging to or typical of the middle class (= a social group between the rich and the poor) especially in supporting existing customs and values, or in having a strong interest in money and possessions

137

defunct

/dɪˈfʌŋkt/

no longer existing, living, or working correctly

138

meager

/ˈmiː.ɡɚ/

(of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough

139

ossify

/ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/

If habits or ideas ossify, or if something ossifies them, they become fixed and unable to change

140

ravage

/ˈræv.ɪdʒ/

to cause great damage to something

141

buffet

/ˈbʊf.eɪ/

a meal where people serve themselves different types of food

142

ensue

 /ɪnˈsjuː/

to happen after something else, especially as a result of it

143

facilitate

/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/

to make something possible or easier

144

lapse

/læps/

 temporary failure

145

steppe

/step/

a large area of land with grass but no trees, especially in eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia

146

delectable

/dɪˈlek.tə.bəl/

looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure

147

expedient

/ɪkˈspiː.di.ənt/

helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable

148

hors d'oeuvre

 /ˌɔː ˈdɜːv/

a small savoury (= not sweet) dish eaten at the start of a meal

149

palatable

/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

Palatable food or drink has a pleasant taste

150

succulent

/ˈsʌk.jə.lənt/

Succulent food is pleasantly juicy

151

aptitude

/ˈæp.tɪ.tʃuːd/

a natural ability or skill

152

conducive

/kənˈdʒuː.sɪv/

providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist

153

mosque

/mɒsk/

a building for Islamic religious activities and worship

154

quantitative

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv/

relating to numbers or amounts

155

requisite

/ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

necessary or needed for a particular purpose

156

astute

/əˈstʃuːt/

able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it

157

erratic

/ɪˈræt.ɪk/

moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected

158

pastoral

/ˈpɑː.stər.əl/

used to refer to the part of the work of teachers and priests that involves giving help and advice about personal matters

159

recur

/rɪˈkɜːr/

o happen many times or to happen again

160

zenith

/ˈzen.ɪθ/

the highest point reached by a heavenly body (= any object existing in space, especially a planet, or the sun) as it travels around, or appears to travel around, another body

161

annihilate

/əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt/

to destroy something completely so that nothing is left

162

decimate

/ˈdes.ɪ.meɪt/

to kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely

163

evade

/ɪˈveɪd/

to avoid or escape from someone or something

164

insolence

/ˈɪn.səl.əns/

rude behaviour that does not show respect

165

prone

/prəʊn/

likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic

166

concession

 /kənˈseʃ.ən/

something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this

167

diversion

/daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

a different route that is used because a road is closed

168

flagrant

/ˈfleɪ.ɡrənt/

(of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious

169

moderation

/ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

the quality of doing something within reasonable limits

170

purge

/pɜːdʒ/

to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them

171

clemency

/ˈklem.ən.si/

kindness when giving a punishment

172

inhibition

/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want

173

mannerism

/ˈmæn.ər.ɪ.zəm/

something that a person does repeatedly with their face, hands, or voice, and that they may not realize they are doing

174

pacifist

/ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

someone who believes in pacifism

175

submission

/səbˈmɪʃ.ən/

the act of giving something for a decision to be made by others, or a document formally given in this way

176

dissent

/dɪˈsent/

a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief

177

mandatory

/ˈmæn.də.tər.i/

Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law

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meticulous

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

very careful and with great attention to every detail

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protocol

/ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/

the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions

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ultimatum

/ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

a threat in which a person or group of people are warned that if they do not do a particular thing, something unpleasant will happen to them. It is usually the last and most extreme in a series of actions taken to bring about a particular result

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abound

/əˈbaʊnd/

to exist in large numbers

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affidavit

/ˌæf.əˈdeɪ.vɪt/

a written statement that someone makes after promising officially to tell the truth. An affidavit can be used as proof in a law court

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bias

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment

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diminutive

/dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

very small

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rift

 /rɪft/

a large crack in the ground or in rock

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admirably

/ˈæd.mɪ.rə.bli/

very well, or in a way that is admirable (= deserving respect or approval)

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amnesty

/ˈæm.nə.sti/

a decision by a government that allows political prisoners to go free

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censure

/ˈsen.ʃər/

strong criticism or disapproval

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inalienable

/ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

unable to be removed

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timorous

/ˈtɪm.ər.əs/

nervous and without much confidence

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bedlam

/ˈbed.ləm/

a noisy situation with no order

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consolidate

/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain

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curtail

/kəˈteɪl/

to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something

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emancipate

/iˈmæn.sɪ.peɪt/

to give people social or political freedom and rights

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ornate

/ɔːˈneɪt/

having a lot of complicated decoration

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colloquial

/kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

(of words and expressions) informal and more suitable for use in speech than in writing

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constituent

/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

one of the parts that a substance or combination is made of

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destitute

/ˈdes.tɪ.tʃuːt/

without money, food, a home, or possessions

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exultant

/ˈdes.tɪ.tʃuːt/

without money, food, a home, or possessions

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prelude

/ˈprel.juːd/

something that comes before a more important event or action that introduces or prepares for it

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bestride

/bɪˈstraɪd/

to sit or stand with a leg on either side of an object or animal

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debut

/ˈdeɪ.bju/

the occasion when someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time

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fluctuate

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another

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reprieve

/rɪˈpriːv/

an official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner

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theoretical

/θɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl/

based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject

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casement

/ˈkeɪ.smənt/

a type of window that is fixed on one side and opens like a door

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documentary

 /ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tər.i/

a film or television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject

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melancholy

/ˈmel.əŋ.kɒl.i/

feeling or expressing sadness

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requiem

/ˈrek.wi.əm/

a mass (= a Christian ceremony) at which people honour and pray for a dead person

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vehement

/ˈviː.ə.mənt/

expressing strong feelings, or shown by strong feelings or great energy or force

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clangor

/ˈklæŋ.ɚ/

the continuous loud noise of something, especially something made of metal, being hit or rung

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gloat

/ɡləʊt/

to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck

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legacy

/ˈleɡ.ə.si/

money or property that you receive from someone after they die

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mortify

/ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪ/

to make someone very embarrassed

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patriarch

/ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑːk/

a bishop in certain Eastern Churches

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enjoin

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/

to tell someone to do something or to behave in a particular way

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indict

/ɪnˈdaɪt/

If a law court or a grand jury indicts someone, it accuses them officially of a crime

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livid

/ˈlɪv.ɪd/

extremely angry

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patent

/ˈpeɪ.tənt/

the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years

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wheedle

/ˈwiː.dəl/

to try to persuade someone to do something or give you something by praising them or being intentionally charming

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botch

/bɒtʃ/

to spoil something by doing it badly

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closure

/ˈkləʊ.ʒər/

the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating

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convene

/kənˈviːn/

to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting

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impartial

/ɪmˈpɑː.ʃəl/

not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument

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momentum

məˈmen.təm/

the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started

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clientele

/ˌkliː.ɒnˈtel/

all the customers of a business when they are considered as a group

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condole

/kənˈdəʊl/

to show sympathy and sadness for the family or friends of a person who has recently died

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crony

/ˈkrəʊ.ni/

a friend, or a person who works for someone in authority, especially one who is willing to give and receive dishonest help

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indifferent

/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

not thinking about or interested in someone or something

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stipulate

/ˈstɪp.jə.leɪt/

to say exactly how something must be or must be done

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arbiter

/ˈɑː.bɪ.tər/

someone who makes a judgment, solves an argument, or decides what will be done

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cant

/kænt/

statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the person making them

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equilibrium

/ˌek.wɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

a state of balance

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rectify

/ˈrek.tɪ.faɪ/

to correct something or make something right

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subsidiary

/səbˈsɪd.i.ə.ri/

used to refer to something less important than something else with which it is connected

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breach

/briːtʃ/

an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship

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disconcerting

/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ/

making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried

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oblivious

/əˈblɪv.i.əs/

not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you

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stratagem

/ˈstræt.ə.dʒəm/

a carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something, often involving a trick

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substantially

/səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/

to a large degree

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debase

/dɪˈbeɪs/

to reduce the quality or value of something

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explicate

/ˈek.splɪ.keɪt/

to explain something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea

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imposition

/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

a situation in which someone expects another person to do something that they do not want to do or that is not convenient

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quibble

/ˈkwɪb.əl/

to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something that is not important

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sporadic

/spəˈræd.ɪk/

happening sometimes; not regular or continuous

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effervescent

 /ˌef.əˈves.ənt/

An effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas

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immaculate

/ɪˈmæk.jə.lət/

perfectly clean or tidy

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mull

/mʌl/

to heat wine or beer with added sugar and spices

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resonant

/ˈrez.ən.ənt/

clear and loud, or causing sounds to be clear and loud

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synthesis

/ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

the production of a substance from simpler materials after a chemical reaction

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abdicate

/ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/

If a king or queen abdicates, he or she makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants to be king or queen

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inadvertent

/ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt/

not intentional

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itinerary

/aɪˈtɪn.ər.ər.i/

a detailed plan or route of a journey

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rankle

/ˈræŋ.kəl/

to make someone annoyed or angry for a long time

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stimulant

/ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/

something that makes or causes something else to grow or develop

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episode

/ˈep.ɪ.səʊd/

a single event or group of related events

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infallible

/ɪnˈfæl.ə.bəl/

never wrong, failing, or making a mistake

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naïve

/naɪˈiːv/

too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair. People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life

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sardonic

/sɑːˈdɒn.ɪk/

humorous in an unkind way that shows you do not respect someone or something

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translucent

/trænzˈluː.sənt/

If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through it in an attractive way

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demure

 /dɪˈmjʊər/

(especially of women) quiet and well behaved

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intermittent

/ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt/