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inseparable (adj): good friends that they spend most of their time together.

Ex: Theo and his brother are always together. They’re completely []
(SEPARATE)
unenviable (adj): an unenviable duty or necessary action is unpleasant or difficult
Ex: After ten matches, we had the [] record of played ten, won none, lost ten.
(ENVY)
inimitable (adj): very unusual or of very high quality and therefore impossible to copy
Ex: The Pet Shop Boy’s sound is [] and unique (IMITATE)
provocation (n): an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry.
Ex: Suddenly, without [], the dog sank its teeth into my leg.
negligible (adj): too slight or small in amount to be of importance
Ex: There’s a risk factor with all medication, but honestly the risk with this
particular drug is [] (NEGLECT)
magnification (n): the process of making something look bigger than it is, for example by
using a magnifying glass.
Ex: What strength [] do those binoculars have? (MAGNIFY)
Subtropical (adj): belonging or relating to parts of the world that are immediately south or
north of the tropics and have very hot weather at some times of the year.
Ex: The swimming pool is advertising itself as a ‘ [] swimming paradise ‘
(TROPICAL)
outlive (v): to live or exist longer than someone or something.
Ex: I think this printer has [] its usefulness and should be sold (LIVE).
Pre-packed (adj): wrapped or put into a container before being sold
Ex: Lisa prefers to buy her vegetables [] rather than from the market.(PACK)
Super-concentrated (adj): co do sieu dac
Ex: This detergent is [] so you should use much less than normal
(CONCENTRATE)
Anti-clock (adj): used to describe a type of brake that prevents the uncontrolled sliding of
a vehicle by reducing the effects of braking suddenly
Ex: My car is fitted with [] (LOCK)
Counter-argument (n): 2 mat
Ex: As I didn’t have a suitable [] I decided to back down and apologise.
(ARGUMENT)
Self-contained (adj): containing or having everything that is needed within itself
Ex: There’s a shortage of [] flats in my neighbourhood (CONTAIN)
Victimized (adj): to be treated in an intentionally unfair way, especially because of their
race, sex, beliefs.
Ex: The union claimed that some of its members had been [] for taking part in
the strike (VICTIM)
impracticable (adj): it is impossible to do in an effective way.
Ex: It would be [] for each member to be consulted on every occasion
guarantor (n): a person who makes cetain that st happens or that st is protected
Ex: The United Nation will act as a [] of a peace settlement (GUARANTEE)
qualitative (adj): relating to how good or bad st is
Ex: There has been little [] improvement in his work (QUALITY)
tastefully (adv): in a way that shows style and quality and is not likely to offend anyone.
Ex: This house has been so [] decorated that is very popular (TASTE)
laborious (adj): needing a lot of time and effort
Ex: Checking all the information will be slow and [] (LABOUR)
exploratory (adj): done in order to discover more about st
Ex: The doctors are doing some more [] tests to try and find out what’s wrong.
(EXPLORE)
permissiveness (adj): a situation in which behaviour that some people might disapprove of its
allows
Ex: They attribute his misconduct to the [] of his parents (permit)
frost (n): suong
Ex: You needn’t have planned the geranium yesterday. The morning [] has
destroyed most of them, unfortunately. (freeze)
incomes (n); tien luong
Ex: You can feel satisfied with your life, can’t you? You’ve got a wonderful wife
and sweet kids. Your job is very interesting and your high [] enable you to
spend holidays in Hawaii each year (COME)
asthmatic (adj): suffering from asthma
Ex: The WHO says 100 to 150 million people around the world are [] and the
number is growing by 50% every decade ( ASTHMA)
criminology (n): the scientific study of crime and criminals
Ex: Mr. Joseph Tan is working in the [] department. He is always carrying out
investigations. (CRIME)
incomparable (adj): so good or great that nothing or no one else could achieve the same
standard
Ex: Patricia’s skill in playing the piano is quite []. No other child in this group
can play the difficult pieces with similar mastery. (COMPARE)
unimaginable (adj); st that is difficult to imagine because it is so bad, good, big
Ex: The prize he won is simple []. (imagine)
Misjudge (v): form an opinion or idea about so or st that is unfair or wrong
Ex: I [] how wide the stream was and fell in (JUDGE)
ingratitude (n): the fact that someone is not grateful for st
Ex: If you continue to accept help without expressing any thanks or
appreciation, you may be accused of []. (gratitude)
outspoken (adj): expess strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are
offended
Ex: Marty sometimes hurts others when he critizes their work because he is
too [] (SPEAK)
impoverished (v3): make st weaker and worse in quality
Ex: Heavy rain and excessive use have the soil [] (POVERTY)
disrepair (n): the state of being broken or old and needing to be repaired
Ex: The bicycle I lent Tom had been in good condition, but he returned it in []
(REPAIR)
dissimilar (adj): different
Ex: Don’t compare Jane with Peggy, the two are entirely []. (SIMILARITY)
interdependent (adj): depending on each other
Ex: All nations are [] in the modern world (DEPEND)
unsually (adv): more than is usual or expected, or in a way that is not usual
Ex: Many parts of the country are suffering a water shortage after the [] dry
summer (USUAL)
unshakeable (adj): If someone’s trust or belief is unshakeable, it is firm and cannot be made
weaker or destroyed
Ex: I love you so much that I will never desert you for another women. My love
is [] (Shake)
Predominantly (adv): mostly or mainly
Ex: A lot of women have been successful in a [] male environment.
(DOMINANT)
Short-listed (v): to put someone or st on a list of pp who have been judged most suitable
for a job or prize.
Ex: The interviews have [] a few applicants for the job. (LIST)
Misgiving(s) (n); a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event
Ex: “ Have you got any [] about the cooperation?” “ Oh, no. I’m sure it’ll be
successful.
indebted (adj): grateful because of help given
Ex: The Thompsons have helped us a lot in these hard times. We do feel [] to
them for their great support.(DEBTOR)
justification (n): a good reason or explanation for st
Ex: The bad body ought to be punished for his wrongdoing as there was no []
for acting the way he did (JUST)
restless (adj): unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are
worried or bored
Ex: It was a [] afternoon for all the representatives, who were busy preparing
necessary documents.
hypocrisy (n); a situation in which someone pretend to believe st that they do not really
believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time.
Ex: I think it’s sheer [] to get married in church if you don’t believe in God
(HYPROCRITE)
unexplored (adj): not discovered
Ex: There are very few [] places left on Earth. Man has been nearly everywhere.
(EXPLORE)
jammed (adj) unable to move = unalienable = impeded # unimpeded
Ex: The roads become [] with private cars as people drive to work. (JAM)
overrated (adj): to be overestimated
Ex: The astonishing thing about Niagara’s fame, however, is how [] it is.
(RATED)
awesome (adj): causing feelings of great admiration, respect or fear.
Ex: Visitors are rewarded not only by an [] display of raw water power, but also
by the surrounding rainforest. (AWE)
imaginative (adj):new, original, clever # imaginary: st that is created by and exists only in
the mind.
Ex: The judges were especially impressed by the [] use of light and shade in the
painting, [IMAGINE]
Non-residential (adj): used to describe a building, that is not used for people to live in.
Ex: The [] area is surrounded by plants and trees [reside]
afterglow (n): a pleasant feeling produced after an experience, event, feeling
Ex: Now I can still feel the [] of our victory (GLOW)
Short-lived (adj):only lasts for a short time
Ex: So [] was her passion for coin collecting that it wouldn’t run in her blood.
(LIVE)
misshapen (adj): having an unusual shape or a shape that is not natural
Ex: The drug causes some babies to be born with [] limps. (SHAPE)
impunity (n): freedom from punishment or from the unpleasant results of st that has
been done
Ex: It’s astonishing that these criminals are free to walk in the street with [].
(PUNISH)
removals (n): the business of transporting furniture and other possessions when pp
move to a new home
Ex: [] are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
(MOVE)
unilaterally (adv): in a way that involves doing or deciding st without first asking or
agreeing with another person, group, or country.
Ex: The decision was made [], he did not consult his partners prior to the
announcement (LATERAL)
insolvent (adj): not having money to pay debts, buy goods
Ex: The business is [] as it can no longer meet the repayments on its debt.
(SOLVE)
receivership (n): a situation in which a company is controlled by the receiver because it has
no money.
Ex:

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