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Questions and Answers List

level questions: Level 3

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Empirical (a) Empirical analysis/study/finding/evidence/researchBased on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory EX: The diagnosis of a business problem should be based on both empirical analysis and on theoretical analysis.
Apprehension (n)Worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen EX: Despite her apprehension, she accepted the offer.
Apprehensive (a)Feeling anxiety about the future, fearing that something unpleasant will happen EX: We're all apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.
Complacent (a)Comfortable with no desire to change or improve: tự mãn EX: There are several explanations for his complacent attitude.
Address (v)To speak or write to someone EX: He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.
Address* (v)To give an attention to or to deal with a matter or problem EX: The government has to address the rise in violent crime.
Expend (v)To use or spend time, energy, effort or money EX: Government expends a lot of resources on war. They expend all their energies fixing up their house. Managers have to expend a lot of time dealing with the incident.
Gist (n)The most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details EX: That was the gist of he said. I think I got the gist of what she was saying.
Insatiable (a) Insatiable appetite/hunger/desire/curiosityA desire or need that is too great to be satisfied: không thể thoả mãn EX: He had an insatiable desire for political ascendacy.
Knack (n)A skill or ability to do something easily and well EX: She has a knack of making people comfortable.
Essence (n)The basic or most important idea or quality of something: tính chất, cốt lõi EX: The essence of his speech is that education should continue throughout life. Yet change is the essence of life.
In essence (phr)Relating to the most important ideas of something EX: In essence, both sides agree on the idea.
Be of the essence (phr)To be the most important thing EX: Time is of the essence.
Obsolete (a)No longer used or needed, having been replaced by something newer and better EX: Typewriters have been rendered obsolete by the Internet.
Pragmatic (a)Practical and useful EX: In business, a pragmatic approach to problem predominantly surpassed an idealistic one.
Rash (a) = Reckless (a) = Precipitate (a)Careless and unwise, without thought for what might happen or result EX: That was a rash decision - You didn't think about the costs involved.
Sheer (a)Used to emphasize how very important, great or powerful a quality or feeling is, nothing expected: hoàn toàn, tuyệt đối EX: His suggestion is sheer nonsense. It was sheer coincidence that we met.
Tentative (a) A tentative plan/deal/settlementHesitant, without certainty and confidence: dự kiến, thăm dò, không quả quyết EX: The car company and the union reached a tentative agreement.
Diminish = wane (v)To become weaker in strength or influence EX: To an extent, they are gaining influence when our military has waned. If you have a boring class, your attention may start to wane.
Condemn (v)To criticize someone or something strongly, usually for moral reasons. EX: The movie was condemned for glorifying violence.
Condemn sb to sth (phr)To make someone suffer in a particular way, or be forced to do something EX: Illiteracy virtually condemned many people to dead-end jobs. She was condemned to live the rest of her live in jail.
Prominent (a)Very well-known, noticeable and important: nổi bật EX: The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human right. She has a very prominent nose.
Debunk (v)To show that something is not true EX: In doing so, he debunked many prominent theories of emotions.
Outlook (n) The long-term/medium-term/short-term outlookThe likely future situation, whether it will get better or worse EX: The political outlook is uncertain.
Outlook* (n) Someone's outlook on somethingA person's general attitudes or way of thinking about something EX: He has an optimistic outlook on life.
Hierarchy (n)A system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance: hệ thống cấp bậc EX: He rose rapidly in corporate hierarchy.
Definitive (a)Firm, final and complete; not to be questioned or changed: dứt khoác, cuối cùng EX: There is no definitive scientific evidence that coffee is harmless.
Momentum (n)The force or ability to continue moving or developing EX: There is controversial evidence that the nationwide economy is losing its momentum. Remote work is gaining momentum at small business in the US.
On the same page (phr)In agreement with someone about something EX: I hope we're all on the same page by the end of this meeting.
Unveil (v) Unveil a plan/policy/proposalTo show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time EX: Today they will unveil products at lower prices. The CEO unveiled her plan to change the company's direction.
Linchpin (n)The person or thing that is the most important part of a group or an operation EX: Demographic expenditure is the linchpin of the domestic economy.
Hurdle (n)A problem you have to deal with before you can make progress EX: Getting a work permit is the first hurdle to overcome. The cost of this exercise is proven to be a major hurdle.
Precipitate (v)To make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected EX: Apprehension of losing her job precipitate her into actions. An invasion could precipitate a political crisis.
Precipitate (a)Without enough thoughts or preparations: hấp tấp, vội vã EX: Don't be precipitate - Think it through before you make a decision.
Terminate (v) Terminate a contract/agreement/policyTo end or make something end EX: She was trying to terminate the conversation.
Terminate sb from sth (v)To remove someone from their job EX: He was terminated from his position last week due to his negligence.
Trivial (a)Having little value or importance EX: Sexual harassment in workplace is not a trivial matter. Getting computer to understand human language is not trivial problem.
Deficiency (n) A deficiency in sth Address/correct/remedy a deficiency Identify/highlight a deficiencyA state of not having, or not having enough, of something needed EX: The deficiencies in education have been under the spotlight for decades.
Disseminate (v)To give out or spread news, information, ideas to a lot of people: truyền bá, phân tán EX: One of the organization's aims is to disseminate information about the virus pandemic to raise other awareness.
Propagation (n)The process of spreading something: sự lan truyền, tuyên truyền EX: The site was the platform of the group's progation.
Propagate (v)To spread opinions, beliefs, or lies among a lot of people EX: The government have sought to propagate the belief that this was just a war.
Agenda (n) Be at the of/high on the agendaThe things that a person or organization considers to be important and wants to solve or achieve EX: The question on security is high on the agenda at this afternoon's meeting. I strongly suspect that the senator has a hidden agenda.
Flaw (n) Serious/minor/major flaw in sthA fault, mistake, or weakness, esp one that happens while something is being planned or made: thiếu sót, sai lầm EX: The company has to spend millions correcting the design flaws. There seemed to be no serious flaws in the system.
Stifle (v)To prevent something from happening, being expressed or continuing EX: I didn't know how I had conspired to stifle my anger.
Consistent with (a)In agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behavior, or having the same principles as something else EX: The witness's story is consistent with the police's report.
Resilience (n)The ability to be successful, happy again after pitfalls occurred: sự kiên cường, phục hồi EX: The resilience of the economy comes as a surprise to anyone.
Manifest (v)To show something clearly, through signs or actions: biểu lộ, bày tỏ EX: Lack of confidence in the company manifested itself in a fall in the share price
Manifest (a)Easily notice or obvious: rõ ràng, hiển nhiên EX: His manifest joy of music is evident as soon as he starts to speak.
Affirmation (n)A statement or sign that something is true: sự khẳng định, phê chuẩn, xác thực EX: The report is an affirmation that the children is back on track with learning.
Affirmation* (n)Support or approval EX: He doesn't need affirmation from his friends as he will come to terms with his mom's death.
Affirm (v)To state something as true, or state your support for an idea: xác nhận, khẳng định EX: The suspect affirmed that he had been staying in his house all day. The government had affirmed its commitment to equal rights.
Paralyze (v)To cause a person, group, organization to stop working: làm tê liệt, bất động EX: The company was paralyzed by debt for more than five years.
Conquer (v) Conquest (n)To deal with or successfully overcome a problem or an unreasonable fear EX: It maybe many years before this pandemic is conquered. Children have to conquer their initial fear.
Enliven (v)To make something more interesting and active: làm sôi nổi, hưng thịnh EX: There traces of humor to enliven the tale.
On one's terms (phr)Of one own's accord EX: There are varied principles which could help you live a wealthy and rewarding life on your terms.
Outlet (n)A way in which emotion and energy can be expressed or made use of: sự giải toả, khuây khoả EX: Writing poetry was his solely form of emotional outlet.
Outlet (n)A shop that is one of many owned by a particular company and that sells the good that the company has provided: đại lý EX: A fast-food outlet. A retail outlet.
Culprit = Felon = Offender (n)Someone who has done something wrong EX: The police hoped people will help them find the culprits.
Culprit* (n)Cause, a fact or reason that is the reason for something EX: Children are getting too much fat, and sugar and sweets are the primary culprit.
With every fiber of one's being (phr)With all of one's desire and effort EX: She wanted to become a doctor with every fiber of her being. He fought with every fiber of his being for freedom.
Conscious (a)Awake, thinking and knowing what is happening around you EX: Notwithstanding his severe injury, he still remains conscious.
Conscious* (a) A conscious decision/effort/endeavorDetermined and intentional EX: The company is currently making a conscious effort to overcome the pitfall of national economic recession.
Surface (v)If a feeling or information surfaces, it becomes known EX: A rumor has surfaced that the company is about to go out of the business.
Align sth with sth (phr)To adjust something in reference with something: điều chỉnh cho phù hợp EX: Domestic prices have been aligned with those in world market.
Align oneself with sth/sb (phr)To support, agree, or form an alliance with a particular idea or a person EX: She aligned herself with animal rights and started to fight for veganism.
Propel sb to/into/towards (v)To cause sb to do an activity or be in a situation EX: The film propels him to an international stardom.
Depict (v)To represent or show something in a picture or story EX: Her painting depicted the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
Depiction (n)The way that something is represented or shown EX: I disapprove the depiction of violence on TV.
Radical (a)Relating to the most important part of something or someone; complete or extreme: triệt để, tận gốc EX: We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures.
Labor - intensive (a)Needing a lot of workers EX: A lot of farming techniques have been abandoned due to its labor - intensive requirements.
Imperative (a)Extremely important or urgent EX: It is imperative to act now before the problems get more serious.
Factory floor (n) Factory-floor (a)The people in a factory who make the products rather than its office workers or managers, or the place in a factory where the products are made: nơi làm việc của công nhân; công xưởng EX: The rumor on the factory floor is that there will be more job losses. Factory-floor workers.
Market share (n) Enhance/boost/build/grow market share Maintain/regain/lose market shareThe number of products or services that a company sells compared to the number that other companies sell: thị phần EX: Our imperative objective is to enhance market share.
Cunning (n/a)The quality or skill of being clever at planning something so you get what you want, especially by tricking other people: mưu mô, thủ đoạn EX: We need to show some cunning if we want to defeat the enemy. He's a very cunning man.
Nepotism (n) Nepotistic (a)The act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family: chủ nghĩa "COCC" EX: He alleged to be guilty of nepotism and corruption. He denied that the appointment was nepotistic.
Incentive (n)Something that encourages a person to do something EX: There's no incentive for unions to make concessions now.
Golden handcuffs (n)A payment made to an executive as part of an agreement that they will not leave to work for another company EX: In the past, pension schemes were used as golden handcuffs to keep key employees.
Manipulate (v)To control or influence someone or something so that you can get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: kiểm soát, điều khiển EX: He can manipulate mostly to his benefits. The company has sought to manipulate the market share.
Manipulative (a)Tending to control or influence someone or something, without anyone knowing it EX: She was manipulative and knew how to get her own way.
Coerce (v) Coercion (n)To force sb to do something unwanted EX: I don't think anybody should be coerced into learning. They claimed that the police had used coercion to obtain the statement illegally.
Bottom line (n)The most imperative fact in a situation EX: The bottom line is that you need more money to complete the project.
Buy-in (n) = Affirmation (n)Support for an idea EX: An effective leader must understand how to create buy-in to accomplish the team's goals.
Wield (v)To have or use power, authority, influence or to hold and use a weapon EX: He still wields enormous influence in politics.
Entail (v)To make something necessary or involve something EX: Repairing the roof will involve spending a lot of money. Such a large investment inevitably entails some risks.
Boil down to sth (phr)If a situation or problem boils down to sth, that is the main reason of it EX: The problem boils down to one thing - lack of money.
Along the same lines (phr)Similar EX: My sister works in publishing, and I hope to do something along the same lines.
Reap (v) Reap profits/returns/savings Reap benefits/rewardsTo receive or obtain something as a result of your own actions EX: They didn't reap any benefits from that deal.
Exert (v)To use power or ability to make something happen EX: If you were to exert your influence, you might have changed their decision. Some managers exerted their pressure on the factory-floor workers to work extra hours without being paid.
Exert* (v)To cause yourself to make an effort: nỗ lực EX: She will have exert herself a lot if she wants to be at the top of the ladder in her firm.
Regime (n)A particular government or a system or method of government: hệ thống cai trị EX: The outdated corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown.
Regime* (n)A particular way of operating or organizing a business, system or economy: chế độ quản lí EX: The regime in this office is hard work and more hard work. Trading would be under London's regulatory regime.
Regimen (n)Any set of rules about food and exercise that someone follow to improve their health EX: After his heart attack, the doctor gives him a strict regimen.
Attribute (n) A key/essential attributeA quality or characteristic that someone or something has EX: Organizational ability is an attribute for good manner. What are the skills and personal attributes needed for success?
Attribute sth to sth (v)To say or think something is the result of a particular thing EX: Her success can be attributed to three main factors.
Attribute sth to sb (v)To say that a particular person was the first person to say something, do something, invent something EX: This idea has been long attribute to Keynes, but in fact he was not the first to think of it.
Emotional vampire (n)People who possess the ability to suck all the positive energy out of someone EX: They were such emotional vampires, they sucked all the fun out of his birthday party.
That is not to say that (phr)That does not mean that EX: It's old, but that's not to say that it's bad.
Vindictive = Vengeful (a)Unwilling to forgive: đầy hận thù EX: The lawyer's family is threatened a vindictive former prisoner.
Guilt trip (n)An intense feeling of having done something morally wrong in a particular situation: cảm giác tội lỗi EX: I never call her, but every time she calls call me I have a guilt trip.
Red flag (n)A danger signal of something EX: The abnormal bleeding is the your own body's red flag of danger.