300 từ vựng SSAT học sinh lớp 9 cần biết

No

Word

Pronunciation

Meaning

1

annals

/ˈæn.əlz/

historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general

2

disperse

/dɪˈspɜːs/

to spread across or move away over a large area, or to make something do this

3

extremity

/ɪkˈstrem.ə.ti/

the furthest point, especially from the centre

4

intact

/ɪnˈtækt/

complete and in the original state

5

negotiate

/nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them

6

demoralize

/dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/

to make someone or something feel much less confident

7

epic

/ˈep.ɪk/

a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject

8

inconspicuous

/ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

not easily or quickly noticed or  seen, or not attracting attention

9

landlocked

/ˈlænd.lɒkt/

surrounded by the land of other countries and having no coast

10

replenish

/rɪˈplen.ɪʃ/

to fill something up again

11

belligerent

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

wishing to fight or argue

12

eradicate

/ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/

to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad

13

havoc

/ˈhæv.ək/

confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble

14

inflammation

/ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

a red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body

15

meander

/miˈæn.dər/

If a river, stream, or road meanders, it follows a route that is not straight or direct.

16

dexterity

/dekˈster.ə.ti/

the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands

17

fervent

/ˈfɜː.vənt/

used to describe beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs

18

hideous

/ˈhɪd.i.əs/

extremely ugly or bad

19

manifest

/ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/

to show something clearly, through signs or actions

20

recede

/rɪˈsiːd/

to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright

21

amity

/ˈæm.ɪ.ti/

a good relationship

22

devout

/dɪˈvaʊt/

believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles

23

medieval

/ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500)

24

prowess

/ˈpraʊ.es/

great ability or skill

25

sovereign

/ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/

a king or queen

26

chivalry

/ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/

very polite, honest, and kind behaviour, especially by men towards women

27

hereditary

/hɪˈred.ɪ.tər.i/

(of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and positions in society) passed from parent to a child as a right

28

potion

/ˈpəʊ.ʃən/

a liquid that is believed to have a magical effect on someone who drinks it

29

quest

/kwest/

a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult

30

venerable

/ˈven.ər.ə.bəl/

deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importance

31

citadel

/ˈsɪt.ə.del/

a strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a war

32

emissary

/ˈem.ɪ.sər.i/

a person sent by one government or political leader to another to take messages or to take part in discussions

33

garb

/ɡɑːb/

clothes of a particular type

34

mediate

/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems

35

retrieve

/rɪˈtriːv/

to find and bring back something

36

defile

/dɪˈfaɪl/

to spoil something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure

37

entice

/ɪnˈtaɪs/

to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant

38

herald

/ˈher.əld/

to be a sign that something important, and often good, is starting to happen, or to make something publicly known, especially by celebrating or praising it

39

omen

/ˈəʊ.mən/

something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will take place

40

undergo

/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/

to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change

41

agitation

/ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

worry and anxiety

42

apparition

/ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/

the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form that can be seen

43

cope

/kəʊp/

to deal successfully with a difficult situation

44

moor

/mɔːr/

an open area of hills covered with rough grass, especially in Britain

45

palatial

/pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

A palatial house is very large and beautiful.

46

aloof

/əˈluːf/

not friendly or willing to take part in things

47

benefactor

/ˈben.ɪ.fæk.tər/

someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person

48

genealogy

/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.dʒi/

(the study of) the history of the past and present members of a family or families

49

obsesion

/əbˈseʃ.ən/

something or someone that you think about all the time

50

plaintive

/ˈpleɪn.tɪv/

used to describe something that sounds slightly sad

51

arrogance

/ˈær.ə.ɡəns/

the quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people

52

frivolous

/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/

behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously

53

seethe

/siːð/

to feel very angry but to be unable or unwilling to express it clearly

54

smug

/smʌɡ/

too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know

55

unscrupulous

/ʌnˈskruː.pjə.ləs/

behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want

56

docile

/ˈdəʊ.saɪl/

quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control

57

kindle

/ˈkɪn.dəl/

to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood, etc.

58

sinister

/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər/

making you feel that something bad or evil might happen

59

spurn

/spɜːn/

to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that thing or person is not worth having

60

yearn

/jɜːn/

to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have

61

carnivorous

/kɑːˈnɪv.ər.əs/

relating to a person, animal, or other living thing that eats meat

62

fauna

/ˈfɔː.nə/

all the animals that live wild in a particular area

63

granular

/ˈɡræn.jə.lər/

made of, or seeming like, granules

64

sector

/ˈsek.tər/

one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided

65

stagnant

/ˈstæɡ.nənt/

(of water or air) not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant

66

centrifugal

/ˌsen.trɪˈfjuː.ɡəl/

(of a turning object) moving away from the point around which it is turning

67

flora

/ˈflɔː.rə/

ll the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history

68

metamorphosis

/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/

a complete change

69

sparse

/spɑːs/

small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area

70

upheaval

/ʌpˈhiː.vəl/

a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble

71

attribute

/ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/

a quality or characteristic that someone or something has

72

horde

/hɔːd/

a large group of people

73

humanoid

/ˈhjuː.mə.nɔɪd/

a machine or creature with the appearance and qualities of a human

74

irony

/ˈaɪ.rə.ni/

a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result

75

relevant

/ˈrel.ə.vənt/

connected with what is happening or being discussed

76

bizarre

/bɪˈzɑːr/

very strange and unusual

77

humanitarian

/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

(a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and reducing suffering

78

infest

/ɪnˈfest/

(of animals and insects that carry disease) to cause a problem by being present in large numbers

79

predatory

/ˈpred.ə.tər.i/

A predatory animal kills and eats other animals

80

tolerate

/ˈtɒl.ər.eɪt/

to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them

81

advocate

/ˈæd.və.keɪt/

to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something

82

conspiracy

/kənˈspɪr.ə.si/

the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal

83

lethal

/ˈliː.θəl/

able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous

84

misconstrue

/ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/

to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says

85

preposterous

/prɪˈpɒs.tər.əs/

very silly or stupid

86

alleged

/əˈledʒd/

said or thought by some people to be the stated bad or illegal thing, although you have no proof

87

culmination

/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

the point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point

88

manipulate

/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/

to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

89

uncanny

/ʌnˈkæn.i/

strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain

90

ominous

/ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen

91

credentials

/krɪˈden·ʃəlz/

documents that state the abilities and experience of a person and show that the person is qualified for a particular job or activity

92

genial

/ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

friendly and pleasant

93

larceny

/ˈlɑː.sən.i/

stealing, especially (in the US) the crime of taking something that does not belong to you, without illegally entering a building to do so

94

plaintiff

/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court

95

quorum

/ˈkwɔː.rəm/

the smallest number of people needed to be present at a meeting before it can officially begin and before official decisions can be taken

96

cumbersome

/ˈkʌm.bə.səm/

awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective

97

hoax

/həʊks/

a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick

98

morbid

/ˈmɔː.bɪd/

too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death

99

prospective

/prəˈspek.tɪv/

people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become parents, etc.

100

superfluous

/suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/

more than is needed or wanted

101

bland

/blænd/

not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy

102

contemptible

/kənˈtemp.tə.bəl/

deserving contempt

103

ideally

/aɪˈdɪə.li/

used when describing the perfect situation

104

incomprehensible

/ɪnˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

impossible or extremely difficult to understand

105

obtuse

/əbˈtʃuːs/

(of an angle) more than 90° and less than 180°

106

chronic

/ˈkrɒn.ɪk/

(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time

107

diligent

/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

careful and using a lot of effort

108

impertinent

/ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/

rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you

109

malicious

/məˈlɪʃ.əs/

intended to harm or upset other people

110

pessimistic

/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/

thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation

111

abhor

/əˈbɔːr/

to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral

112

cynic

/ˈsɪn.ɪk/

a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

113

extrovert

/ˈek.strə.vɜːt/

an energetic person who enjoys being with other people

114

intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship

115

quota

/ˈkwəʊ.tə/

a fixed, limited amount or number that is officially allowed

116

congeniality

/kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

the quality of being friendly and pleasant

117

dupe

/dʒuːp/

to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do

118

gaudy

/ˈɡɔː.di/

unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration

119

jovial

/ˈdʒəʊ.vi.əl/

(of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant

120

tycoon

/taɪˈkuːn/

a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very rich and powerful

121

acknowledge

/əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something

122

elude

/iˈluːd/

If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it

123

homage

/ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/

deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god

124

objective

/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/

something that you plan to do or achieve

125

surmount

/səˈmaʊnt/

to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem

126

adversary

/ˈæd.və.sər.i/

an enemy

127

exploit

/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

to use something in a way that helps you

128

implement

/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/

to start using a plan or system

129

precedent

/ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/

an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made

130

wrangle

/ˈræŋ.ɡəl/

an argument, especially one that continues for a long time

131

addicted

/əˈdɪk.tɪd/

unable to stop taking drugs, or doing something as a habit

132

evict

/ɪˈvɪkt/

to force someone to leave somewhere

133

incompatible

/ˌɪn.kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/

not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

134

ostracize

/ˈɒs.trə.saɪz/

to avoid someone intentionally, or to prevent someone from taking part in the activities of a group

135

solvent

/ˈsɒl.vənt/

(especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people

136

defraud

/dɪˈfrɔːd/

to take something illegally from a person, company, etc., or to prevent someone from having something that is legally theirs by deceiving them

137

formidable

/fɔːˈmɪd.ə.bəl/

causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult

138

lax

/læks/

without much care, attention, or control

139

radical

/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/

believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change

140

subsequent

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

happening after something else

141

apathy

/ˈæp.ə.θi

behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important

142

induction

/ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/

an occasion when someone is formally introduced into a new job or organization, especially through a special ceremony

143

jaunt

/dʒɔːnt/

a short journey for pleasure, sometimes including a stay

144

ravenous

/ˈræv.ən.əs/

extremely hungry

145

sage

/seɪdʒ/

wise, especially as a result of great experience

146

cascade

/kæsˈkeɪd/

a small waterfall, often one of a group

147

inverse

/ɪnˈvɜːs/

opposite in relation to something else

148

pungent

/ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

smelling or tasting very strong and sharp

149

repast

/rɪˈpɑːst/

a meal

150

tantalizing

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Something that is tantalizing causes desire and excitement in you, but is unlikely to provide a way of satisfying that desire

151

animated

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/

full of interest and energy

152

buoyant

/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/

able to float

153

incandescent

/ˌɪn.kænˈdes.ənt/

producing a bright light from a heated filament or other part

154

invigorating

/ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ/

making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic

155

opaque

/əʊˈpeɪk/

preventing light from travelling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent

156

benign

/bɪˈnaɪn/

pleasant and kind

157

congruent

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt/

similar to or in agreement with something, so that the two things can both exist or can be combined without problems

158

incessant

/ɪnˈses.ənt/

never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way

159

murky

/ˈmɜː.ki/

ark and dirty or difficult to see through

160

oppressive

/əˈpres.ɪv/

cruel and unfair

161

abrasive

/əˈbreɪ.sɪv/

rude and unfriendly

162

hindrance

/ˈhɪn.drəns/

something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop

163

necessitate

/nəˈses.ɪ.teɪt/

to cause something to be needed, or to make something necessary

164

reconcile

/ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together

165

turbulent

/ˈtɜː.bjə.lənt/

involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence

166

denote

/dɪˈnəʊt/

to represent something

167

irreducible

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdʒuː.sə.bəl/

impossible to make smaller or simpler

168

passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control

169

somber

/ˈsɑːm.bɚ/

serious, sad, and without humor or entertainment

170

ultimate

/ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst

171

adage

/ˈæd.ɪdʒ/

a wise saying

172

authenticity

/ˌɔː.θenˈtɪs.ə.ti/

the quality of being real or true

173

fallacy

/ˈfæl.ə.si/

an idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false

174

intensive

/ɪnˈten.sɪv/

involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time

175

potency

/ˈpəʊ.tən.si/

strength, influence, or effectiveness

176

allusion

/əˈluː.ʒən/

something that is said or written that is intended to make you think of a particular thing or person

177

cadence

/ˈkeɪ.dəns/

the regular rise and fall of the voice

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figurative

/ˈfɪɡ.ər.ə.tɪv/

(of words and phrases) used not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning, in order to create a special effect

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metaphor

/ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/

an expression, often found in literature, that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics to that person or object

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simile

/ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/

(the use of) an expression comparing one thing with another, always including the words "as" or "like"

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encore

/ˈɒŋ.kɔːr/

shouted at the end of a performance to get the performer to sing or play more

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intonation

/ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

the sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said

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amatory

ˈæm.ə.tər.i/

relating to sexual love

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replica

/ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

an exact copy of an object

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soliloquy

/səˈlɪl.ə.kwi/

a speech in a play that the character speaks to himself or herself or to the people watching rather than to the other characters

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ingenuous

/ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs/

honest, sincere, and trusting, sometimes in a way that seems silly

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inventory

/ˈɪn.vən.tər.i/

a detailed list of all the things in a place

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ovation

/əʊˈveɪ.ʃən/

an occasion when a crowd of people expresses great enjoyment and/or approval of something with loud and long clapping

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rostrum

/ˈrɒs.trəm/

a raised surface on which a person making a speech or a music conductor (= leader) stands

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tripod

/ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

a support with three legs for a piece of equipment such as a camera

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discretion

/dɪˈskreʃ.ən/

the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret

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inaudible

/ɪˈnɔː.də.bəl/

unable to be heard

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mimic

/ˈmɪm.ɪk/

to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make people laugh

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orthodox

/ˈɔː.θə.dɒks/

(of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most people

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predominant

/prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

more noticeable or important, or larger in number, than others

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hectic

/ˈhek.tɪk/

full of activity, or very busy and fast

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lavish

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

large in quantity and expensive or impressive

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nominal

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are

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panorama

/ˌpæn.ərˈɑː.mə/

a view of a wide area

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resourceful

/rɪˈzɔː.sfəl/

skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own

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asterisk

/ˈæs.tər.ɪsk/

the symbol * , used to refer readers to a note at the bottom of a page of text, or to show that a letter is missing from a word

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brochure

/ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/

a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company

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hypothetical

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/

imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true

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perspective

/pəˈspek.tɪv/

a particular way of considering something

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statute

/ˈstætʃ.uːt/

a law that has been formally approved and written down

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bibliography

/ˌbɪb.liˈɒɡ.rə.fi/

a list of the books and articles that have been used by someone when writing a particular book or article

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discredit

/dɪˈskred.ɪt/

to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person

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jurisdiction

/ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments

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recession

/rɪˈseʃ.ən/

a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad

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thesis

/ˈθiː.sɪs/

a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree

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bilingual

/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/

able to use two languages equally well

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chronological

/ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

following the order in which a series of events happened

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denounce

/dɪˈnaʊns/

to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly

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fluent

/ˈfluː.ənt/

When a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well, and quickly

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infamous

/ˈɪn.fə.məs/

famous for something considered bad

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biographical

/ˌbaɪ.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/

about someone's life

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deficient

/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

not having enough of

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dissuade

/dɪˈsweɪd/

to persuade someone not to do something

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galvanize

/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/

to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way

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satirical

/səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/

criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point

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applicable

/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/

affecting or relating to a person or thing

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immaterial

/ˌɪm.əˈtɪə.ri.əl/

not important, or not relating to the subject you are thinking about

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optimistic

c/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/

hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future

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ponderous

/ˈpɒn.dər.əs/

slow and awkward because of being very heavy or large

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tentative

/ˈten.tə.tɪv/

(of a plan or idea) not certain or agreed, or (of a suggestion or action) said or done in a careful but uncertain way because you do not know if you are right

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ideology

/ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based

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inconvenient

/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

causing problems or difficulties

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perceptible

/pəˈsep.tə.bəl/

that can be seen, heard, or noticed

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premature

/ˈprem.ə.tʃər/

happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time

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trivial

/ˈtrɪv.i.əl/

having little value or importance

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acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/

public approval and praise

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affirmation

/ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

a statement or sign that something is true

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clamber

/ˈklæm.bər/

to climb up, across, or into somewhere with difficulty, using the hands and the feet

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influential

/ˌɪn.fluˈen.ʃəl/

having a lot of influence on someone or something

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priority

/praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/

something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things

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affected

/əˈfek.tɪd/

artificial and not sincere

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circumscribe

/ˈsɜː.kəm.skraɪb/

to limit something

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incalculable

/ɪnˈkæl.kjə.lə.bəl/

extremely large and therefore unable to be measured

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perennial

/pəˈren.i.əl/

lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time

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prominence

/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/

the state of being easily seen or well known

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dubious

/ˈdʒuː.bi.əs/

thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted

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essence

/ˈes.əns/

the basic or most important idea or quality of something

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grueling

/ˈɡruː.ə.lɪŋ/

extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination

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liability

/ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the fact that someone is legally responsible for something

245

vanity

/ˈvæn.ə.ti/

the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements

246

equation

/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/

a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols

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frenzied

/ˈfren.ziːd/

uncontrolled and excited, sometimes violent

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haphazard

/ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/

not having an obvious order or plan

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unkempt

/ʌnˈkempt/

untidy; not cared for

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volatile

/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/

likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse

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autonomous

/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

independent and having the power to make your own decisions

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collective

/kəˈlek.tɪv/

of or shared by every member of a group of people

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disrupt

/dɪsˈrʌpt/

to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected

254

paramount

/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/

more important than anything else

255

transcribe

/trænˈskraɪb/

to record something written, spoken, or played by writing it down

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collaborate

/kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/

to work with someone else for a special purpose

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depict

/dɪˈpɪkt/

to represent or show something in a picture or story

258

functional

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/

designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive

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reluctant

/rɪˈlʌk.tənt/

not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

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virtual

/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

almost a particular thing or quality

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connive

/kəˈnaɪv/

to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage

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discreet

/dɪˈskriːt/

careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret

263

intimidate

/ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/

to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do

264

raucous

/ˈrɔː.kəs/

loud and unpleasant

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transpire

/trænˈspaɪər/

If it transpires that something has happened, this previously secret or unknown fact becomes known

266

convey

/kənˈveɪ/

to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people

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instigate

/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin

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nimble

/ˈnɪm.bəl/

quick and exact either in movement or thoughts

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skeptical

/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/

doubting that something is true or useful

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wry

/raɪ/

showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly funny

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alteration

/ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something

272

drastic

/ˈdræs.tɪk/

(especially of actions) severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects

273

initiative

/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/

a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem

274

irretrievable

/ˌɪr.ɪˈtriː.və.bəl/

impossible to correct or return to a previously existing situation or condition

275

promenade

/ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/

a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea

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amends

/əˈmendz/

to do something good to show that you are sorry about something you have done

277

indivisible

/ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

not able to be separated from something else or into different parts

278

intervention

/ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/

the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

279

medley

/ˈmed.li/

a mixture of different things, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music

280

reprimand

/ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/

to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them

281

agility

/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

the ability to move your body quickly and easily

282

elapse

/iˈlæps/

If time elapses, it goes past

283

nonchalant

/ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/

behaving in a calm manner, often in a way that suggests you are not interested or do not care

284

surpass

/səˈpɑːs/

to do or be better than

285

veneer

/vəˈnɪər/

a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material

286

dwindle

/ˈdwɪn.dəl/

to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number

287

exasperate

/ɪɡˈzɑː.spə.reɪt/

to make someone very annoyed, usually when they can do nothing to solve a problem

288

retract

/rɪˈtrækt/

to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false

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susceptible

/səˈsep.tə.bəl/

easily influenced or harmed by something

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wary

/ˈweə.ri/

not completely trusting or certain about something or someone

291

assess

/əˈses/

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something

292

comply

/kəmˈplaɪ/

to act according to an order, set of rules, or request

293

contaminate

contaminate

to make something less pure or make it poisonous

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emerge

/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something

295

immunity

/kəˈlæt.ər.əl/

She used/put up her house as collateral for a loan.

296

collateral

/kəˈlæt.ər.əl/

valuable property owned by someone who wants to borrow money, that they agree will become the property of the company or person who lends the money if the debt is not paid back

297

condolence

/kənˈdəʊ.ləns/

sympathy and sadness for the family or close friends of a person who has recently died, or an expression of this, especially in written form

298

depreciate

/dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/

to (cause something to) lose value, especially over time

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expend

ɪkˈspend/

to use or spend time, effort, or money

300

maintenance

/ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition