10/22/24

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

campaign of persecution - phr. chiến dịch đàn áp

asylum - n. [uncountable] protection given to someone by a government because they have escaped
from fighting or political trouble in their own country
authoritarian regime - phr. chế độ độc tài
inherit - v. [intransitive, transitive] to receive money, property etc from someone after they have died
legacy - n. something that happens or exists as a result of things that happened at an earlier time
endorse - v. to express formal support or approval for someone or something
endorse the opposition - phr. tán thành phe đối lập
rift - n. a situation in which two people or groups have had a serious disagreement and begun to dislike
and not trust each other SYN split
family rift - phr. sự rạn nứt gia đình
repressive - adj. a repressive government or law controls people in a cruel and severe way SYN
oppressive
baseless allegations - phr. những cáo buộc vô căn cứ
escalate - v. if fighting, violence, or a bad situation escalates, or if someone escalates it, it becomes much
worse
brook little dissent - phr. bất đồng chính kiến
denounce - v. to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public →
denunciation
corruption scandals - phr. bê bối tham nhũng
false assertion - phr. nhận định sai lầm
key facilitator - phr. người hỗ trợ chính
a robust system to deter and tackle money laundering - phr. một hệ thống mạnh mẽ ngăn chặn và giải
quyết hoạt động rửa tiền
illicit financial flow - phr. dòng tài chính bất hợp pháp
its volatile origins in poverty and joblessness - phr. nguồn gốc bất ổn nghèo đói và thất nghiệp
subtle - adj. not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention OPP obvious
he has recused himself from matters relating to the house - phr. anh ấy đã rút lui khỏi những vấn đề
liên quan đến ngôi nhà
very extensive surveillance system - phr. hệ thống giám sát rộng rãi

10/23/24

Conservatives Want to Deny Migrant Children Right to Education

Supreme Court - phr. Tòa án tối cao
justice - n. a judge in a court (thẩm phán)
abortion right - phr. quyền phá thai
expel immigrant - phr. trục xuất người nhập cư
violator - n. (formal) a person, government, etc. that goes against or refuses to obey a law, an agreement,
etc. or does not respect somebody's rights
keep out - phr. to prevent somebody/something from entering a place

Big Tech Companies Aim to Develop Small Nuclear Reactors

Nuclear Reactor - phr. Lò phản ứng hạt nhân
grid - n. a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares
dependable - adj. able to be trusted to do what you need or expect

Study: Deep Ocean Heatwaves Highly 'Under-reported'

mooring site - n. điểm neo đậu
such warming is of concern - phr. sự nóng lên như vậy là mối quan tâm

Italian leaders hit back at accusations of police racism and homophobia

hit back at - phr. đáp trả lại

accusation - n. a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal;
the fact of accusing somebody
racism - n. the unfair treatment of people who belong to a different race; violent behaviour towards them
homophobia - n. dislike or unfair treatment of gay people come under fire from - phr. hứng chịu chỉ
trích
publication of - phr. sự công bố
accuse - v. to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
delegation - n. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of people who represent the views of an
organization, a country, etc
people of African descent - phr. người gốc Phi
substantiate - v. substantiate something to provide information or evidence to prove that something is
true
international monitoring body - phr. cơ quan giám sát quốc tế
fervently - adv. in a way that shows very strong and sincere feelings about something
fervently defend - phr. nhiệt thành bảo vệ
insult - n. a remark or an action that is said or done in order to offend somebody
self-sacrifice - phr. hy sinh bản thân
make up of - phr. bao gồm
astonishment: complete surprise SYN amazement
reiterate - v. o repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it
esteem - n. great respect and approval; a good opinion of somebody
profound - adj. very great; felt or experienced very strongly
disdain - n. the feeling that somebody/something is not good enough to deserve your respect or attention
struck - v. the past tense and past participle of strike
While the ECRI accusations against the police struck a nerve - sentence. trong khi những cáo buộc
của ECRI chống lại cảnh sát gây chấn động
unflatter - adj. making someone look or seem bad or unattractive
discourse - n. [countable] a serious speech or piece of writing on a particular subject (diễn ngôn)
xenophobic - adj. strong fear or dislike of people from other countries
divisive - adj. causing a lot of disagreement between people
antagonistic - adj. unfriendly; wanting to argue or disagree
antagonistic overtones - phr. phản kháng cao
derogatory- adj. derogatory remarks, attitudes etc are insulting and disapproving
10/26/24

Halloween in America: Costumes, Candy, Costs for Night of Fright

feast - n. a day or period of time when there is a religious festival
play tricks on - phr. giở trò đồi bại
inventive - adj. (especially of people) able to think of new and interesting ideas
bush - n. [countable] a plant that grows thickly with several hard stems coming up from the root

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

biodiversity intactness - n phr. sự toàn vẹn đa dạng sinh học

stringent - adj. (of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed (nghiêm ngặt)
concession - n. [countable] the right to sell something in a particular place; the place where you sell it,
sometimes an area that is part of a larger building or store (trao quyền cho khai thác, nhượng quyền)
reinforce - v. reinforce something to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger
manifest - v. manifest something (in something) to show something clearly, especially a feeling, an
attitude or a quality (thể hiện, biểu hiện)
shallow - adj. measuring only a short distance from the top to the bottom
attainment - n. success in achieving something or reaching a particular level

Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster to pursue claim in UK despite $31bn settlement

avalanche - n. a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain (một lượng lớn từ trên
núi xuống)
spill into -v phr. tràn sang
municipality - n. a town, city or district with its own local government; the group of officials who govern
it (đô thị)
faith-based institution - n phr. các tổ chức dựa trên đức tin
liken to: (formal) to compare one thing or person to another and say they are similar (so sánh)
consult - v. [intransitive, transitive] to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their
job to know something
reparation - n. reparations [plural] money that is paid by a country that has lost a war, for the damage,
injuries, etc. that it has caused (khoản bồi thường)
precedent - n. [countable, uncountable] an official action or decision that has happened in the past and
that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later (tiền lệ)
neglect -v. neglect somebody/something to fail to take care of somebody/something (chối bỏ)
liable - v. legally responsible for the cost of something
sue - v. to make a legal claim against someone, especially for money, because they have harmed you in
some way
aftermath - adv. the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event,
especially a war, an accident, etc. (ngay sau đó)
negligible -adj. of very little importance or size and not worth considering (không đáng kể)

10/27/24

Revealed: face of a Sudanese princess entombed in Egypt 2,500 years ago

entomb - v. to bury or completely cover somebody/something so that they cannot get out, be seen, etc.
(chôn cất)
sarcophagus - n. a stone coffin (= box that a dead person is buried in), especially one that is decorated,
used in ancient times (cái quách, cỗ quan tài)
curator -n. a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or an art
gallery, etc. (người phụ trách)
anthropologist - n. a person who studies the human race, especially its origins, development, customs
and beliefs (nhà nhân chủng học)
craniofacial anthropologist: nhà nhân chủng học sọ mặt
forensic - adj. connected with the scientific tests used by the police when trying to solve a crime (pháp y)
forensic artist - n phr. nghệ sĩ pháp y
skull - n. the bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain (hộp sọ)
prominent - adj. easily seen (nổi bật)
hieroglyphic - n. using hieroglyphs (= pictures or symbols, representing a word, syllable or sound,
especially as used in ancient Egyptian and other writing systems) (chữ tượng hình)
priestess - n. bà đồng
decay - n. the process or result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for (= of
decaying) (suy tàn)
tooth decay - n phr. sâu răng
conquer - v. [intransitive, transitive] to get control of a country by fighting
likeness - n. [countable, uncountable] the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in
appearance; an example of this (giống như)
lid - n. a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning it or lifting it (nắp)
embalm - v. embalm somebody/something to prevent a dead body from decaying (= being destroyed by
natural processes) by treating it with special substances to preserve it (ướp xác)
ceremonial - adj. relating to or used in a ceremony (liên quan nghi thức, nghi lễ)
hygiene - adj. the practice of keeping yourself and your living and working areas clean in order to
prevent illness and disease (sự vệ sinh)
wig - n. a piece of artificial hair that is worn on the head, for example to hide the fact that a person is
bald, to cover somebody’s own hair, or by a judge and some other lawyers in some courts of law (tóc giả)

‘They regress’: kids struggle without school and structure after Helene

regress - v. regress (to something) to return to an earlier or less advanced form or way of behaving (thối
lui)
set children back for year - n phr. khiến trẻ em bị chậm lại trong nhiều năm
whip - v. [transitive] whip somebody/something to hit a person or an animal hard with a whip, as a
punishment or to make them go faster or work harder (cuốn bay)
glibly - adj. in a way that uses words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought
(lém lỉnh)
potable - adj. (of water) safe to drink (uống được)
scramble- v. [intransitive] to push, fight or compete with others in order to get or to reach something
(chiến đấu)
heightened: if a feeling or an effect heightens, or something heightens it, it becomes stronger or increases
(tăng cao)
stressor - n. tác nhân gây căng thẳng
pair with: đi kèm
resilience - n. he ability of people or things to recover quickly after something unpleasant, such as shock,
injury, etc. (khả năng phục hồi)
emotional fallout - phr. suy sụp tinh thần
charter school - phr. trường bán công
Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils

great significance - phr. ý nghĩa to lớn

hail - v. [transitive, usually passive] to describe somebody/something as being very good or special,
especially in newspapers, etc. (ca ngợi)
palaeoecology - n. cổ sinh thái học
speculate - v. [intransitive, transitive] to form an opinion about something without knowing all the
details or facts (suy đoán)
gravel - n. small stones, often used to make the surface of paths and roads (cát sỏi)
sedimentary - n. connected with or formed from the sand, stones, mud, etc. that settle at the bottom of
lakes, etc. (trầm tích)
sedimentary rock - phr. đá trầm tích
vertebrate fossil - phr. hoá thạch động vật có xương sống
commission - n. [countable] an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control
something, or to find out about something, usually for the government (uỷ quyền)
specimen - n. a small amount of something that shows what the rest of it is like (mẫu)

10/30/24

New Rice May Help Farmers in Japan Face Climate Change

prefecture - n. an area of local government in some countries, for example France, Italy and Japan (tỉnh
lỵ)

Program Trains Black Male Teachers for Preschools

race - n. [countable, uncountable] one of the main groups that humans can be divided into according to
their physical differences, for example the colour of their skin; the fact of belonging to one of these
groups (chủng tộc)
fellow - n. used to describe somebody who is the same as you in some way, or in the same situation
(thành viên)
intensive training - phr. rèn luyện căng thẳng
offensive - adj. rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of
respect (tấn công thô lỗ)
lineman - n. a player in the front line of an American football team (tiền đạo)
expel - v. expel somebody (from something) to officially make somebody leave a school or an
organization (đuổi học, trục xuất)
suspend - v. suspend something to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being
active, used, etc. for a time (đình chỉ)
10/31/24

Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

torrential - adj. (of rain) falling in large amounts (xối xả)

mud-coloured flood - phr. lũ màu bùn
raging - adj. (of feelings or emotions) very strong (dữ dội)
derail - v. [intransitive, transitive] (of a train) to leave the track; to make a train do this (trật bánh)
phenomenon - n. a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood (hiện
tượng)
saturate - v. saturate something to make something completely wet (bão hòa)
cumulonimbus - n. a high mass of thick cloud with a flat base, often seen during thunderstorms (vũ tích)

McDonald’s posts biggest decline in global sales in four years

sluggish - adj. moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal (trì trệ)
lure - v. lure somebody (+ adv./prep.) to persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do
something by promising them a reward (thu hút)
weary - adj. very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing something for a long time
(mệt mỏi)
consecutive - adj. following one after another in a continuous series (liên tiếp, liền kề)
contraction - n. [uncountable] the process of becoming smaller (suy giảm)
woo - v. woo somebody to try to get the support of somebody (thu hút)
resort to - v. to make use of something, especially something bad, as a means of achieving something,
often because there is no other possible solution (tận dụng)
the situation appeared to be contained - phr. tình hình đã được kiểm soát

11/01/24
Brazilian Artist’s Mural Shows Climate Disasters
mural - n. a painting that is painted on a wall, either inside or outside a building (tranh tường)
depict - v. to describe something or someone in writing or speech, or to show them in a painting, picture
etc (miêu tả)
accountable for - adj. responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized
for them (accountable to people, accountable for something
savanna - n. a large flat area of grassy land, especially in Africa (đồng cỏ)

Large Fish Thought to Have Disappeared Found in Mekong River

sighting of - n. an occasion on which something is seen, especially something rare or something that
people are hoping to see (lần nhìn thấy)
predatory - n. a predatory animal kills and eats other animals for food
migratory - adj. involved in or relating to migration (liên quan đến di cư)
obstruction - n. something that blocks something or someone from being able to do something (vật cản)

Peanut the Instagram-famous squirrel is seized by New York officials

confiscate - v. to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment (tịch thu)
plead with somebody (to do something) - v. to ask for something that you want very much, in a sincere
and emotional way (cầu xin ai đó)
seize - v. to take hold of something suddenly and violently (bắt giữ)
raid - n. a surprise visit made to a place by the police to search for something illegal (cuộc đột kích)
raccoon - n. a small North American animal with black fur around its eyes and black and grey rings on its
tail (gấu mèo)
anonymous - n. unknown by name (ẩn danh)
warrant - n. [countable] a legal document that is signed by a judge, allowing the police to take a
particular action (lệnh khám xét, bắt giữ)
amassed - adj. if you amass money, knowledge, information etc, you gradually collect a large amount of
it (một lượng lớn)
housing of wildlife - phr. nuôi nhốt động vật hoang dã
rabies - n. a very dangerous disease that affects dogs and other animals, and that you can catch if you are
bitten by an infected animal (bệnh dại)
mourn for - v. to feel very sad and to miss someone after they have died (thương tiếc cho)
euthanise - v. to kill an animal in a painless way, usually because it is very sick or old (an tử)
porch - n. an entrance covered by a roof outside the front door of a house or church (hiên nhà)
leap - v. to jump high into the air or to jump in order to land in a different place (nhảy lên)
sanctuary - n. an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted (khu bảo tồn)
rehabilitate - v. to help someone to live a healthy, useful, or active life again after they have been
seriously ill or in prison (phục hồi)
confiscation - n. the act of officially taking something away from somebody, especially as a punishment
reptile - n. a type of animal, such as a snake or lizard, whose body temperature changes according to the
temperature around it, and that usually lays eggs to have babies (bò sát)

11/04/24

At 2.4 Meters, Rioux Is World’s Tallest Teenager

dunk - v. [intransitive, transitive] to jump up by the basket and throw the ball down into it in basketball
embrace - v. [transitive] formal to eagerly accept a new idea, opinion, religion etc

NASA to Launch Instruments to Study Water on Moon

simulate - v. to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real
(mô phỏng)
infrared - adj. infra-red light gives out heat but cannot be seen (hồng ngoại)
deploy - v. formal to use something for a particular purpose, especially ideas, arguments etc (triển khai)
glacier - n. a large mass of ice which moves slowly down a mountain valley

11/05/24

US Health Officials Call for Shots Against Pneumonia

pneumonia - n. a serious illness that affects your lungs and makes it difficult for you to breathe (viêm
phổi)
respiratory - adj. relating to breathing or your lungs (hô hấp)
spine - n. [countable] the row of bones down the centre of your back that supports your body and protects
your spinal cord (cột sống)
inflammation - n. swelling and pain in part of your body, which is often red and feels hot (viêm)

Harris, Trump Make Final Push for Votes on Election Day

assassination - n. the act of murdering an important person (ám sát)

condemn - v. to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because
you think it is morally wrong
indict - v. to officially charge someone with a criminal offence (truy tố)
convict - v. to prove or officially announce that someone is guilty of a crime after a trial in a law court
(kết án)
felony - n. a serious crime such as murder (trọng tội)
verdict - n. an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a
crime or how a death happened (bản án)

American Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91

hymn - n. a song of praise to God
inaugural - adj. an inaugural speech is the first given by someone who is starting an important job (tuyên
thệ nhậm chức)
philanthropist - n. a rich person who gives a lot of money to help poor people

11/06/24

Researchers Discover World’s Oldest Tadpole

tadpole - n. a small creature that has a long tail, lives in water, and grows into a frog or toad
larval - adj. a young insect with a soft tube-shaped body, which will later become an insect with wings
toad - n. a small animal that looks like a large frog and lives mostly on land
ranch - n. a very large farm in the western US and Canada where sheep, cattle, or horses are bred
Uncertain Time for Immigrants’ Children in School
terrorized - adj. to deliberately frighten people by threatening to harm them, especially so they will do
what you want (khủng bố)
dude - n. a man
rumor - n. information or a story that is passed from one person to another and which may or may not be
true

Protecting Bulbs from Animals and Cold Weather

clove - n. one of the separate parts that form a garlic plant
bulb - n. a root shaped like a ball that grows into a flower or plant
straw - n. [uncountable] the dried stems of wheat or similar plants that animals sleep on, and that are used
for making things such as baskets, hats etc
mulch - n. a substance such as decaying leaves that you put on the soil to improve its quality, to protect
the roots of plants, or to stop weeds growing
thaw- v. if ice or snow thaws, or if the sun thaws it, it turns into water
hay - n. long grass that has been cut and dried, used as food for cattle
repellant - n. a substance that keeps insects away
diligent - adj. someone who is diligent works hard and is careful and thorough

11/07/24

Mpox Cases in DRC Might Be Decreasing

variant - n. something that is slightly different from the usual form of something (biến thể)
inaugurated - adj. to hold an official ceremony when someone starts doing an important job in
government (tuyên thệ)

US Approves Apple AirPods to Be Used as Hearing Aids

prescription - n. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so
that they can get it from a pharmacist
amplification - n. to make sound louder, especially musical sound
11/08/24

Europe’s Space Agency Is in Talks with SpaceX to Cut Space Junk

debris - n. broken pieces of something

elaborate - v. to talk for a long time about something

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

reel - v. to be confused or shocked by a situation

fierce - adj. done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence
a fierce category 3 hurricane - phr. một chuỗi 3 cơn bão siêu cấp
ripped across (rip - v.) - phr. to remove something quickly and violently, using your hands (càn quét)
fatality - n. a death in an accident or a violent attack
scan the damage - phr. xem xét thiệt hại
flimsy home - phr. something that is flimsy is not strong or well-made, and will break easily
strew-strewn-strewn - v. to scatter things around a large area (ngổn ngang)
stoke discontent - phr. dấy lên sự bất mãn
simmer - v. [intransitive] if an argument is simmering, people feel angry with each other but only show it
slightly (âm ỉ)
plow across (plough across) - v. to move with a lot of effort or force
chug into - v. to make slow but steady progress (tiến vào)
unleash - v. to suddenly let a strong force, feeling etc have its full effect

11/09/24

Traditional Seoul Village Hopes Curfew Brings Back Normal Life

winding - adj. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if a road, river etc winds somewhere, it has
many smooth bends and is usually very long
alley - n. [countable] (also alleyway) a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by
cars
curfew - n. a law that forces people to stay indoors after a particular time at night, or the time people
must be indoors
exemption - n. [countable, uncountable] permission not to do or pay something that you would normally
have to do or pay
disturbance - n. [countable, uncountable] formal a situation in which people behave violently in public
evict - v. to tell someone legally that they must leave the house they are living in

Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies

Outrage - n. [uncountable] a feeling of great anger and shock

mount over - v. [intransitive usually in progressive] to increase gradually in amount or degree
captive - adj. kept in prison or in a place that you are not allowed to leave
disclose - v. to make something publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
whistleblower - n. [countable] someone working for an organization who tells the authorities that people
in the organization are doing something illegal, dishonest, or wrong
walrus - n. a large sea animal with two long tusks (=things like teeth) coming down from the sides of its
mouth (hải mã)
veterinarian - n. someone who is trained to give medical care and treatment to sick animals
drift - n. to move slowly on water or in the air
listlessly - adj. feeling tired and not interested in things
clash - v. [intransitive] if two people or groups clash, they argue because they have very different beliefs
and opinions – used in news reports
intervene -v. [intransitive] to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order
to change what happens (can thiệp)
Amsterdam police arrest more than 60 people after attacks on Israeli football fans

condemn - v. to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because
you think it is morally wrong
outburst - n. something you say suddenly that expresses a strong emotion, especially anger
crisscross - v. [transitive] to travel many times from one side of an area to another
pogrom - n. a planned killing of large numbers of people, usually done for reasons of race or religion
vandalise - v. to damage or destroy things deliberately, especially public property
escort somebody out of somewhere - v. to take someone somewhere, especially when you are protecting
or guarding them
flare - n. [countable] a piece of equipment that produces a bright flame, or the flame itself, used outdoors
as a signal (pháo sáng)
pelt somebody with something - v. [transitive] to attack someone by throwing a lot of things at them
riot - n. [countable] a situation in which a large crowd of people are behaving in a violent and
uncontrolled way, especially when they are protesting about something (bạo động)
riot police - n phr. lực lược cảnh sát chống bạo động
apparently - adv. according to the way someone looks or a situation appears, although you cannot be
sure (một cách rõ ràng)
public broadcaster - n phr. đài truyền hình công cộng
confrontation - n. a situation in which there is a lot of angry disagreement between two people or groups
erupt - v. if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly (bùng phát)
perpetrator - n. someone who does something morally wrong or illegal
prosecute - v. [intransitive, transitive] to charge someone with a crime and try to show that they are guilty
of it in a court of law
commemorate - v. to do something to show that you remember and respect someone important or an
important event in the past
rampage - n. to rush about in groups, acting in a wild or violent way
murderous rampage - n phr. cơn cuồng sát
envoy - n. someone who is sent to another country as an official representative (đặc phái viên)
11/11/24

What Is Veterans Day in the US?

armistice - n. an agreement to stop fighting → ceasefire, truce
Britain Reports Four New Mpox Cases
mild - adj. not severe or strong
milder symptom - n phr. triệu chứng nhẹ hơn
Study: Saturn’s Moon Titan Has Huge Layer of Methane-filled Ice
crater - n. a hole left in the ground by an object that hits it with a huge force
crust - n. hard, dry layer of the surface of something
11/12/24
Farmers Aim to Save Mexico City’s Island Gardens

willow tree - n phr. cây dương liễu

marigold - n. a plant with yellow or orange flowers (cúc vạn thọ)
Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite

feasible - adj. possible to do

sword - n. a weapon with a long pointed blade and a handle
sword covers - n phr. bao kiếm
screw - n. a thin pointed piece of metal that you push and turn in order to fasten pieces of metal or wood
together → nail (con ốc)
semiconductor - n. a material, such as silicon, that permits electricity to move through it more easily
when its temperature increases (chất bán dẫn)
cutting-edge - adj. very modern, with all the newest developments
How to Keep from Feeling Down in the Winter
panic - adj. [countable usually singular, uncountable] a sudden strong feeling of fear or nervousness
that makes you unable to think clearly or behave sensibly.
dread - adj. to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen
disorder - n. [countable] medical a mental or physical illness which prevents part of your body from
working properly (rối loạn cảm xúc)
antidepressant medication - n phr. thuốc chồng trầm cảm

Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say

moderate - v. formal to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent
moderating behaviour - n phr. điều chỉnh hành vi
crabby - adj. easily annoyed by unimportant things
impulse control - n phr. kiểm soát xung lực
willpower - n. the ability to control your mind and body in order to achieve something that you want to
do (ý chí)
exertion - n. a lot of physical or mental effort
garner -v. formal to take or collect something, especially information or support → glean
replicate - v. [transitive] formal if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again,
or try to get the same result again
sap - v. to make something weaker or destroy it, especially someone’s strength or their determination to
do something SYN weaken
hostile - adj. angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them
hostile manner - n phr. thái độ thù địch
altruistic - adj. altruistic behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though
this brings no advantage for yourself OPP selfish
fatigue - n. [uncountable] very great tiredness SYN exhaustion with fatigue

11/13/24

Europe Scientists Predict Another World Heat Record

crumble - v. to collapse or break down

around the corner - phr. about to happen soon

China Eases Pressure on Private Teaching Companies

crackdown - n. a government campaign against something aiming to change behavior or stop an activity
or movement (cuộc đàn áp)
legislature - n. an institution that has the power to make or change laws (cơ quan lập pháp)

Webb Telescope Shows a Black Hole Breaking a Theoretical Limit

accretion - n. the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup
electromagnetic radiation - n phr. bức xạ điện từ

Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

underlying cause/principle/problem etc - phr. the cause, idea etc that is the most important, although it is
not easily noticed
underlying condition - n phr. bệnh lý tiềm ẩn
deterioration - n. the fact or process of becoming worse
detect - v. to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear etc
strain - n. plant/animal [countable] a type of animal, plant, or disease
cattle - n. cows and bulls kept on a farm for their meat or milk
conjunctivitis - n. a painful and infectious disease of the eye that makes it red
acute - adj. problem an acute problem is very serious
distress - n. formal great physical pain
syndrome - n. medical an illness which consists of a set of physical or mental problems – often used in
the name of illnesses
11/14/24

Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Children under 16

intervene -v. [intransitive] to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order
to change what happens (can thiệp)
Researchers: Huge Drop in African Elephants
tusk - n. one of a pair of very long pointed teeth, that stick out of the mouth of animals such as elephants
Pistachios Becoming Major Crop in California
pistachio - n. a small green nut (hạt dẻ cười)
orchard - n. a place where fruit trees are grown (vườn cây ăn trái)
pollination - n. the process of pollen entering or being put into a flower or plant so that it produces seeds
(thụ phấn)
replant - v. plant again
perennial - adj. continuing or existing for a long time, or happening again and again (lâu năm)

More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds

groundbreaking - adj. groundbreaking work involves making new discoveries, using new methods etc
(có tính đột phá)
off-patent - adj. không có bằng sáng chế
stagnate - v. to stop developing or making progress
initiative - n. plan [countable] an important new plan or process to achieve a particular aim or to solve a
particular problem (sáng kiến)
11/15/24

Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say

draconian - adj. very strict and cruel
deport - v. to make someone leave a country and return to the country they came from, especially because
they do not have a legal right to stay
pledge - v. promise formal a serious promise or agreement, especially one made publicly or officially
deportation - n. the act of forcing somebody to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law
or because they have no legal right to be there
escalate - v. if fighting, violence, or a bad situation escalates, or if someone escalates it, it becomes much
worse
refugee - n. someone who has been forced to leave their country, especially during a war, or for political
or religious reasons
tear gas - v. a gas that stings your eyes, used by the police to control crowds
integrity - n. the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right
detainee - n. someone who is officially kept in a prison, usually because of their political views
dignity - n. the ability to behave in a calm controlled way even in a difficult situation
expulsion - n. the act of forcing someone to leave a place → expel
collective expulsion - n phr. trục xuất tập thể
stance - n. an opinion that is stated publicly SYN stand
exodus - n. a situation in which a lot of people leave a particular place at the same time
embattled - v. [only before noun] an embattled person, organization etc has many problems or
difficulties (bị bao vây)
screen - v. check things to check things to see whether they are acceptable or suitable (sàng lọc)
multi-stakeholder approach - cách tiếp cận nhiều bên có liên quan
London-based Russian TV chef Alexei Zimin found dead in Belgrade

an immigrant’s take - quan điểm của một người nhập cư

suspicious - adj. thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest
postmortem - n. (also postmortem examination) an examination of a dead body to discover why the
person died SYN autopsy
toxicology - n. the science and medical study of poisons and their effects
axe - v. to get rid of a plan, system, or service, especially in order to save money (hủy bỏ)
liberal - adj. willing to understand and respect other people’s ideas, opinions, and feelings
a prominent liberal journalist - n phr. nhà báo theo chủ nghĩa tự do
zest - n. [uncountable] eager interest and enjoyment
zest for life - n phr. niềm say mê cuộc sống
witty - adj. using words in a clever and amusing way
speculation - n. when you guess about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all
the facts, or the guesses that you make (đồn đoán)
genuine - adj. a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel SYN
sincere
outwardly - adv. according to the way people or things seem OPP inwardly (bề ngoài)
anecdote - n. a short story based on your personal experience (giai thoại)
fable - n. [countable] a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about
animals (truyện ngụ ngôn)
capitalism - n. an economic and political system in which businesses belong mostly to private owners,
not to the government → communism, socialism (chủ nghĩa tư bản)
China Builds Test Version of Nuclear Reactor for Navy
deploy - v. formal to use something for a particular purpose, especially ideas, arguments etc (triển khai)
tender -n. an invitation to present an offer or bid (for a project)
11/16/24

Microsoft Helps Vatican Recreate St. Peter’s Basilica Digitally

basilica - n. a church in the shape of a long room with a round end (vương cung thánh đường)
Archpriest - n. tổng giám mục
holy year - n phr. year connected with God and religion
worshipper - n. to honor or show respect for a divine being
pope - n. the leader of the Roman Catholic Church → papal
deterioration - n. the fact or process of becoming worse

‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’
ridge - n. a long area of high land, especially at the top of a mountain
demarcate - v. to decide or mark the limits of an area, system etc (phân giới)
sow - v. [intransitive, transitive] to plant or scatter seeds on a piece of ground
bush - n. a plant with many thin branches growing up from the ground → tree, shrub
well - n. a deep hole in the ground from which people take water
ration - v. to control the supply of something because there is not enough
spring - n. water [countable] a place where water comes up naturally from the ground

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

contract - v. [intransitive] to become smaller or narrower OPP expand

loom - v. if a problem or difficulty looms, it is likely to happen very soon
stagnate - v. to stop developing or making progress
notch up (also notch) - v. phr. to obtain or achieve something important or something that gives you an
advantage over other people
pencil somebody/something ↔ in phrasal verb - v. phr to make an arrangement for a meeting or other
event, knowing that it might have to be changed later
modest - adj. not big not very great, big, or expensive
complacent - adj. pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop
trying to improve or change things – used to show disapproval
brace - v. [transitive] to mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something
unpleasant that is going to happen
exemption - n. [countable, uncountable] permission not to do or pay something that you would
normally have to do or pay
retaliate - v. to do something bad to someone because they have done something bad to you → hit back
(đáp trả)
chancellor - n. the leader of the government or the main government minister of some countries
falter - v. [intransitive] to become weaker and unable to continue in an effective way
countenance - v. formal to accept, support, or approve of something
woe - n. [uncountable] literary great sadness
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom

flock (of) - n. [countable usually singular] a large group of people SYN crowd
soak up - v phr. to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
fresco - n. a painting made on a wall while the plaster is still wet → mural
deluge - v. to send a very large number of letters, questions etc to someone all at the same time SYN
flood
flaunt - v. to show your money, success, beauty etc so that other people notice it – used to show
disapproval
masterpiece - n. a work of art, a piece of writing or music etc that is of very high quality or that is the
best that a particular artist, writer etc has produced SYN masterwork
dome - n. a shape or building like a ball cut in half
chapel - n. [countable] a small church, or a room in a hospital, prison, big church etc in which Christians
pray and have religious services (nhà nguyện)
thrust - v. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to push something somewhere roughly
limelight - n. a situation in which someone receives a lot of attention, especially from newspapers,
television etc
cram into - v phr. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if a lot of people cram into a place or
vehicle, they go into it so it is then full
pilgrim - n. a religious person who travels a long way to a holy place
inundate - v. to receive so much of something that you cannot easily deal with it all SYN swamp (tràn
ngập)
otherwise - adv. except for what has just been mentioned
idiotic - adj. very stupid
motive - n. the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden
11/18/24

Study: Chinese Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Ocean on Mars

rover - n. a spacecraft designed to move on a planet or moon
plain - n. (also plains) [countable] a large area of flat dry land → prairie.
hemisphere - n. a half of the Earth, especially one of the halves above and below the equator (bán cầu)
trough - n. a low point in a series of high and low points (rãnh)
channel – n. a long, narrow passageway for water or other liquids to flow along
outlast - v. to continue to exist or be effective for a longer time than something else
silt - v. sand, mud, soil etc that is carried in water and then settles at a bend in a river, an entrance to a port
etc

Ethiopia Finds Limited Success in Moving to Electric Vehicles

subsidy - n. money that is paid by a government or organization to make prices lower, reduce the cost of
producing goods etc

Too Many Deer Live in England's Forests

rifle - n. a long gun which you hold up to your shoulder to shoot → pistol

Haitian immigrants flee Springfield, Ohio, in droves after Trump election win

subject to - v phr. formal to force a country or group of people to be ruled by you, and control them very
strictly (hứng chịu)
rumor - n. information or a story that is passed from one person to another and which may or may not be
true
false rumor - n phr. tin đồn thất thiệt
bureaucratic - adj. involving a lot of complicated official rules and processes
bureaucratic red tape - n phr. nạn quan liêu
folk - n. [plural] (also folks) especially American English people
relay - v. to pass a message from one person or place to another SYN pass on (chuyển tiếp)
provision - n. [countable usually singular, uncountable] when you provide something that someone
needs now or in the future (điều khoản)
ponder - v. formal to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or
something that has happened SYN consider
revival - n. [countable, uncountable] a process in which something becomes active or strong again (hồi
sinh)
cornerstone - n. something that is extremely important because everything else depends on it
aisle - n. a long passage between rows of seats in a church, plane, theatre etc, or between rows of shelves
in a shop
political aisle - n phr. lối đi chính trị
rejuvenate - v. to make something work much better or become much better again
myriad - adj. extremely large in number
siphon off - v phr. (also siphon something ↔ off) to dishonestly take money from a business, account etc
to use it for a purpose for which it was not intended

11/19/24

Study: Hawaiian Volcano Showed Signs Two Months before Exploding

explode - v. burst [intransitive, transitive] to burst, or to make something burst, into small pieces,
usually with a loud noise and in a way that causes damage → explosion
erupt - v. if a volcano erupts, it explodes and sends smoke, fire, and rock into the sky
Earth’s crust - n phr. lớp vỏ Trái đất

How to Keep Tropical Plants Through the Winter

exotic - adj. something that is exotic seems unusual and interesting because it is related to a foreign
country
getaway - n. especially American English a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go
for a short holiday
waste collection - n phr. thùng thu gom rác thải
frost - n. [countable, uncountable] very cold weather, when water freezes
late/early/first frost
rinse - v. to remove soap, dirt etc from something by washing it quickly with water
prune - v. (also prune something ↔ back) to cut off some of the branches of a tree or bush to make it
grow better
oasis - n. an area in a desert where there is water and plants

South Korean Team Develops Wheels That Climb over Barriers

morph - v. to change gradually and completely from one thing into another thing usually in a way that is
surprising or that seems magical (biến hình)

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal

stark - adj. unpleasantly clear and impossible to avoid SYN harsh
virtually - adv. almost or very nearly, so that any slight difference is not important
prematurely - adv. before the normal or expected time
glimpse - n. a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly
overwhelming proof - n phr. bằng chứng thuyết phục
prospect - n. [countable, uncountable] the possibility that something will happen
inevitable - adj. certain to happen and impossible to avoid
vanishingly - adv. extremely small or unlikely
turbocharge - n. o make something more powerful or more effective
swelter - v. to feel extremely hot and uncomfortable
tangible - adj. clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen or noticed OPP intangible (hữu hình)
litany - n. a long list of problems, excuses etc – used to show disapproval
collate - v. formal to gather information together, examine it carefully, and compare it with other
information to find any differences
discernible - adj. that can be recognized or understood
inconclusive - adj. not leading to a definite decision or result

11/20/24

College Degree Remains Big Prize for Many Student-athletes

dispute -n. a serious argument or disagreement

Can Bees, Dogs Identify Cancer Earlier Than Machines?

antennae - (plural antennae /-niː/) one of two long thin parts on an insect’s head, that it uses to feel
things
sniff out - v phr. detect by smell
harness - n. a set of bands used to hold someone in a place or to stop them from falling

US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks
warfare - n. the activity of fighting in a war – used especially when talking about particular methods of
fighting
hybrid - adj. that is the product of mixing two or more different things
vow - n. a serious promise → oath
doctrine - n. [countable] American English a formal statement by a government about its future plans
thrust - v. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to push something somewhere roughly
span - v. to include all of a particular space or area
assassination - n. the act of murdering an important person
adversary - n. formal a country or person you are fighting or competing against SYN opponent
asymmetric - adj. having two sides that are different in shape OPP symmetrical
joint statement - n phr. tuyên bố chung
sabotage - n. to secretly damage or destroy equipment, vehicles etc that belong to an enemy or opponent,
so that they cannot be used
inauguration - n. to hold an official ceremony when someone starts doing an important job in
government
incursion - n. a sudden attack into an area that belongs to other people
debris - n. broken pieces of something
intercept - v. to stop something or someone that is going from one place to another before they get there
be tantamount to something - phr. if an action, suggestion, plan etc is tantamount to something bad, it
has the same effect or is almost as bad
threshold - n. the level at which something starts to happen or have an effect
rhetoric - n. language that is used to persuade or influence people, especially language that sounds
impressive but is not actually sincere or useful
unprecedented - adj. that has never happened, been done or been known before
terrorism - n. the use of violence such as bombing, shooting, or kidnapping to obtain political demands
such as making a government do something
intimidate - v. to frighten or threaten someone into making them do what you want
foil - v. to prevent something bad that someone is planning to do
plot - n. plan a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal
assassinate - v. to murder an important person
proxy - adj. [countable, uncountable] someone who you choose to represent you, especially to vote for
you
envoy - v. a person who represents a government or an organization and is sent as a representative to talk
to other governments and organizations
bluntly - adv. in a very direct way, without trying to be polite or kind
arsenal - v. a building where military weapons and explosives are made or stored
military arsenal - n phr. kho vũ khí quân sự
aggression - n. the act of attacking a country, especially when that country has not attacked first
purportedly - adv. used to say that something has been stated to have happened or to be true, but this
might not be the case
detonation - n. an explosion; the action of making something explode
retaliation - n. action that a person takes against somebody who has harmed them in some way

11/21/24

Sake Makers Hope for UNESCO Listing

nobility - n. [uncountable] the quality of being noble (sự cao quý)
fermentation - n. the process of chemical change caused by the action of yeast or bacteria, often
changing sugar to alcohol
unrefined - adj. (of a substance) not separated from the other substances that it is combined with in its
natural form
purify - v. to remove dirty or harmful substances from something
the embodiment of something - n phr. someone or something that represents or is very typical of an idea
or quality

Thai City Fixing up Monkey Problem

neuter - v. to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot produce babies → spay
veterinarian - n. American English someone who is trained to give medical care and treatment to sick
animals SYN vet British English

Social Media Service Bluesky Adds Millions of Users Since US Election

protocol - n. [uncountable] a system of rules about the correct way to behave on an official occasion

First arrest as New Zealand ban on displaying gang patches comes into force
crackdown - n. a government campaign against something aiming to change behavior or stop an activity
or movement (cuộc đàn áp)
infringe - v. to do something that is against a law or someone’s legal rights
patch - n. decoration American English a small piece of cloth with words or pictures on it that you can
sew onto clothes SYN badge
prosecution - n. [countable, uncountable] when a charge is made against someone for a crime, or when
someone is judged for a crime in a court of law
a move critics - n phr. một động thái
breach - v. breach something to not keep to an agreement or not keep a promise SYN break
forfeit - v. to lose a right, position, possession etc or have it taken away from you because you have
broken a law or rule
summon - n. to officially order someone to come to a court of law
confiscate - v. to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
consort - v. to spend time with somebody that other people do not approve of
impose - v. [transitive] if someone in authority imposes a rule, punishment, tax etc, they force people to
accept it
commissioner - n. someone who is officially in charge of a government department in some countries
advocate - v. to publicly support a particular way of doing something
spectrum of - n. a complete range of opinions, people, situations etc, going from one extreme to its
opposite
subterfuge - n. formal a secret trick or slightly dishonest way of doing something, or the use of this
vague - adj. unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly
what they mean
incursion - n. a sudden attack into an area that belongs to other people

11/22/24

‘A Great Situation:’ Canadian Town Lives with Polar Bears

rifle - n. a long gun which you hold up to your shoulder to shoot → pistol
tremble - v. to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are upset or
frightened
terror - n. fear [uncountable] a feeling of extreme fear
dog sled - n phr. a vehicle for the snow that is pulled by dogs and usually has runners
siren - n. a piece of equipment that makes very loud warning sounds, used on police cars, fire engines etc

Italian Artist’s Banana Artwork Sells for $6.2 Million

bid - v. [intransitive, transitive] to offer to pay a particular price for goods, especially in an auction
onlooker - n. someone who watches something happening without being involved in it
duct tape - n. a very strong tape that is often used to cover holes and other repair jobs
conceptual - adj. dealing with ideas, or based on them
provocative - adj. provocative behaviour, remarks etc are intended to make people angry or upset, or to
cause a lot of discussion
provoke - v. to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one → provocation

What Are the Good Effects of Walking?

cardiologist - n. a doctor who studies or treats heart diseases
treadmill - n. [countable] a piece of exercise equipment that has a large belt around a set of wheels, that
you can walk or run on while staying in the same place
moderate - v. formal to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent
More than 40 killed in north-west Pakistan in gun attack on Shia convoy

convoy - n. a group of vehicles or ships travelling together, sometimes in order to protect one another
wounded - adj. injured by a weapon, for example in a war
restive - adj. dissatisfied or bored with your situation, and impatient for it to change
sectarian - adj. American English supporting a particular religious group and its beliefs
condemn - v. to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because
you think it is morally wrong
emerge - v. to appear or come out from somewhere
martyred - adj. showing that you are in pain or are suffering so that people will be kind to you
denounce - v. to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public →
denunciation
animosity - n. strong dislike or hatred SYN hostility
dispute -n. a serious argument or disagreement
separatist - n. someone who belongs to a group that wants to start a new country with its own
government, by separating from the country that they belong to now

11/23/24

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went
wrong in Laos?

striking - adj. interesting and unusual enough to attract attention SYN marked
morph - v. to develop a new appearance or change into something else, or to make something do this
hedonistic - adj. based on the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life
entice - v. to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere, usually by offering them something
that they want
boozy - adj. showing that someone has drunk too much alcohol
throng - n. a large group of people in one place SYN crowd
cement - v. to make a relationship between people, countries, or organizations firm and strong
famed - adj. famed (for something) very well known SYN renowned
backpacker - n. someone who is travelling for pleasure, usually with not very much money, and who
walks or uses public transport and carries a backpack
trail - n. a path through the countryside
tapestry - n. something that is made up of many different people and things
rite - n. a ceremony that is always performed in the same way, usually for religious purposes → ritual
ripple through - v. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (of a feeling, etc.) to spread through a person or a group
of people like a wave
spate of something - n phr. a large number of similar things that happen in a short period of time,
especially bad things.
lace - v. [transitive] lace something (with something) to add a small amount of alcohol, a drug, poison,
etc. to a drink
detain - v. to officially prevent someone from leaving a place
lay - laid - v. give information [transitive] formal to make a statement, give information etc in an
official or public way SYN put
gaze up - v phr. to look at someone or something for a long time, giving it all your attention, often
without realizing you are doing so SYN stare
makeshift - adj. made to be used for a short time only when nothing better is available
go awry - phr. if something goes awry, it does not happen in the way that was planned
slide in/out - v phr. [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move somewhere quietly
and smoothly, or to move something in this way
consciousness - n. [uncountable] the condition of being awake and able to understand what is happening
around you
spike - v. [transitive] spike something (with something) to add alcohol, poison or a drug to somebody’s
drink or food without them knowing
spirit - n. determination [uncountable] courage, energy, and determination – used to show approval
tale - n. a description of interesting or exciting things that happened to someone, often one which is not
completely true about every detail
vehemently - adv. in a way that shows very strong feelings, especially anger
zest for life and quest for - n phr. niềm đam mê cuộc sống và tìm kiếm
brew - v. [transitive] to make beer
bootleg - adj. bootleg alcohol, software, or recordings are made and sold illegally
liquor - n. especially American English a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky SYN spirit → liqueur
tragedy - n. [countable, uncountable] a very sad event, that shocks people because it involves death
diagnose - v. to find out what illness someone has, or what the cause of a fault is, after doing tests,
examinations etc
morbidity - n. (medical) the fact of having a particular disease; the number of people who have a
particular disease
antidote - n. a substance that stops the effects of a poison
breadwinner - n. the member of a family who earns the money to support the others

11/25/24

NASA Reconnects with Voyager, Longest Serving Mission in History

interstellar - adj. happening or existing between the stars

Fossil Found in Brazil Shows Birds’ Brain Development

rival - v. to be as good or important as someone or something else
one of a kind - phr. độc nhất vô nhị
American Companies Develop Unmanned Aircraft for Crops
unmanned - adj. if a machine, a vehicle, a place or an activity is unmanned, it does not have or need a
person to control or operate it
autonomous - adj. formal having the ability to work and make decisions by yourself without any help
from anyone else SYN independent
oil rig - n phr. tràn dầu
exponentially - adv. characterized by an extremely fast increase
aviation - n. the science or practice of flying in aircraft

11/26/24

Doctors Give New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke

stroke - n. illness if someone has a stroke, an artery (=tube carrying blood) in their brain suddenly bursts
or becomes blocked, so that they may die or be unable to use some muscles
saturated fats - phr. a fat that contains a fatty acid molecule which has no double bonds and only single
bonds in its hydrocarbon chain, that is solid at room temperature, and that is found especially in animal
products (such as meat and dairy), coconut, and palm products
poultry - n. [uncountable] meat from birds such as chickens and ducks
vigorous - adj. very active, determined or full of energy
menopause - n. the time when a woman stops menstruating, which usually happens around the age of 50
→ male menopause

Fossil from Germany Provides New Details about Ancient Flying Reptiles
reptile - n. a type of animal, such as a snake or lizard, whose body temperature changes according to the
temperature around it, and that usually lays eggs to have babies
puncture - v. puncture (something) to make a small hole in something; to get a small hole
asteroid - n. one of the many small planets that move around the Sun, especially between Mars and
Jupiter

Texas woman dies after receiving inadequate treatment for a miscarriage

miscarriage - n. if a woman who is going to have a baby has a miscarriage, she gives birth before the
baby is properly formed and it dies → abortion, stillbirth
transfusion - n. the process of putting blood from one person’s body into the body of someone else as a
medical treatment
dilation - n. the fact of a part of the body becoming or being made larger, wider or more open
curettage - n. an operation that involves removing material from the inside of the uterus or other body
part using a small sharp tool
uterus - n. the organ in a woman or female mammal where babies develop SYN womb
maternal - adj. [only before noun] relating to a mother or to being a mother → paternal
mortality - n. [uncountable] (also mortality rate / $ .ˈ.../) the number of deaths during a particular
period of time among a particular type or group of people

11/27/24

Nations Agree to $300 Billion Deal at Climate Talks

equitable - adj. treating all people in a fair and equal way OPP inequitable
relief - n. comfort [singular, uncountable] a feeling of comfort when something frightening, worrying,
or painful has ended or has not happened → relieve

Group Helps People Exercise Outdoors

inhibited - adj. unable to relax or express your feelings in a natural way
accountability - n. the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain
them when you are asked

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

repercussion - n. the bad effects that are the results of an action or event, and which last a long time
crude - adj. groomingoffensive or rude, especially in a sexual way SYN vulgar
grooming - n. the process in which an adult develops a friendship with a child, particularly through the
internet, with the intention of having an illegal sexual relationship
indecent - adj. something that is indecent is shocking and offensive, usually because it involves sex or
shows parts of the body that are usually covered
a torrent of something - phr. a lot of words spoken quickly, especially in order to insult or criticize
someone SYN stream

EasyJet boss denounces ‘illegal’ fines over hand luggage charges

the helm - n. the state of being in charge of a business or other organization

ancillary - adj. formal connected with or supporting something else, but less important than it
imposition - n. [uncountable] the introduction of something such as a rule, punishment, tax etc
tenure - n. formal the period of time when someone has an important job

11/28/24

Thanksgiving: An American Tradition

quintessential - adj. being a perfect example of a particular type of person or thing SYN typical
mashed potatoes - phr. potatoes that have been boiled and made into a soft mass, often mixed with butter
and milk
casserole - n. food that is cooked slowly in liquid in a covered dish in the oven
potluck - n. a meal to which everyone who is invited brings food to share
canned food - phr. food in can
food bank - phr. non-profit organizations that give food to poor people in a community

US Proposes Measures to Limit Google after Monopoly Ruling

default - adj. what exists or usually happens if no changes are made
antitrust - adj. intended to prevent companies from unfairly controlling prices
Mysterious Shoe Thief Identified
weasel - n. a small thin furry animal that kills and eats rats and birds

Colombia-led operation seizes world record 225 tonnes of cocaine, and uncovers new Australia
trafficking route

haul on - phr. to pull something heavy with a continuous steady movement

seize - v. to take hold of something suddenly and violently SYN grab
confiscate - v. to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
interception - n. the act of stopping somebody/something that is going from one place to another from
arriving
dent - n. a reduction in the amount of something
cartel - n. a group of people or companies who agree to sell something at a particular price in order to
prevent competition and increase profits → monopoly
chunk - n. a large part or amount of something
frigate - n. a small fast ship used especially for protecting other ships in wars
intercept - v. to stop something or someone that is going from one place to another before they get there
skim - v. [intransitive, transitive] to move along quickly over a surface, never touching it or not
touching it often
inconspicuous - adj. not easily seen or noticed OPP conspicuous
bypass - v. to avoid obeying a rule, system, or someone in an official position
sky-high price - phr. very expensive
incentivise - v. to encourage somebody to behave in a particular way by offering them a reward
venture out - v phr. [intransitive] + adv./prep. to go somewhere even though you know that it might be
dangerous or unpleasant
in the hopes of - phr. trong một hy vọng

11/30/24

Astronomers Study Newly Discovered Fast-forming Exoplanet

dissipate - n. break up and scatter or vanish
on par with - phr. as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else

Bangladesh communal tensions grow amid Hindu protests

communal - adj. involving people from many different races, religions, or language groups
unrest - n. a political situation in which people protest or behave violently
spark - v. [transitive] (also spark something ↔ off) to be the cause of something, especially trouble or
violence SYN provoke
bail - n. [uncountable] money left with a court of law to make sure that a prisoner will return when their
trial starts
sedition - n. speech, writing, or actions intended to encourage people to disobey a government
defy - v. o refuse to obey a law or rule, or refuse to do what someone in authority tells you to do →
defiance
condemn - v. to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because
you think it is morally wrong
turbulent - adj. a turbulent situation or period of time is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes
topple - v. [transitive] to take power away from a leader or government, especially by force SYN
overthrow
interim - adj. intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can
be made or found
uprising - n. uprising (against something) a situation in which a group of people join together in order
to fight against the people who are in power
extremist - adj. someone who has extreme political opinions and aims, and who is willing to do unusual
or illegal things in order to achieve them
treasonous - adj. the crime of being disloyal to your country or its government, especially by helping its
enemies or trying to remove the government using violence → treachery
plot - n. plan a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal
outrageous - adj. very shocking and extremely unfair or offensive
oust - v. to force someone out of a position of power, especially so that you can take their place SYN
remove
exaggerate - v. to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is
speculation - n. when you guess about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all
the facts, or the guesses that you make
secularism - n. a system of social organization that does not allow religion to influence the government,
or the belief that religion should not influence a government
constitution - n. (also Constitution) a set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is
governed by

Nigeria: Dozens dead or missing after boat capsizes in river

turbulence - n. irregular and violent movements of air or water that are caused by the wind
In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

paranoid - adj. believing unreasonably that you cannot trust other people, or that they are trying to harm
you or have a bad opinion of you
endeavour - n. [countable, uncountable] formal an attempt to do something new or difficult
unscrupulous - adj. behaving in an unfair or dishonest way
raucous - adj. sounding unpleasantly loud
weather - v. [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely
spate of something - n phr. a large number of similar things that happen in a short period of time,
especially bad things.
impose - v. [transitive] if someone in authority imposes a rule, punishment, tax etc, they force people to
accept it
crisp - n. weather weather that is crisp is cold and dry OPP humid
splash - v. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to make someone or something wet with a lot of
small drops of water or other liquid
jagged - adj. with rough, pointed, often sharp edges
loom - v. to appear as a large shape that is not clear, especially in a frightening way
glow - v. to produce or reflect a soft steady light SYN shine
tarnish - v. [transitive] if an event or fact tarnishes someone’s reputation, record, image etc, it makes it
worse
warble - v. [intransitive, transitive] to sing, especially not very well – used humorously
illuminate - v. to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light

12/02/24

Research of Galaxies Supports Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity

accelerate - v. [intransitive, transitive] if a process accelerates or if something accelerates it, it happens
faster than usual or sooner than you expect
cosmic - adj. relating to space or the universe
cluster - n. a group of things of the same kind that are very close together
ordinary - adj. average, common, or usual, not different or special
Scientists Publish Version of0 a Map of Human Body Cells
embryos - n. an animal or human that has not yet been born, and has just begun to develop → foetus
intestine - n. the long tube in your body through which food passes after it leaves your stomach SYN gut
joint - n. a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there
high-resolution - adj. usually related to a kind of image that is very rich or high in detail showing very
small or complex things clearly

Mysterious Creature from Argentina Has Made Its Home in Dubai

rodent - n. any small animal of the type that has long sharp front teeth, such as a rat or a rabbit
gazelle - n. a type of small deer, which jumps very gracefully and has large beautiful eyes
exotic - adj. something that is exotic seems unusual and interesting because it is related to a foreign
country – use this to show approval
pack of - n. a group of certain kinds of animals like dogs, hyenas, and some rodents
lawn - n. [countable, uncountable] an area of ground in a garden or park that is covered with short grass
breed - v. [intransitive] if animals breed, they mate in order to have babies
mate for - v. [intransitive] if animals mate, they have sex to produce babies

Land degradation expanding by 1m sq km a year, study shows

course - n. plans [singular, uncountable] the general plans someone has to achieve something or the
general way something is happening
compromise - v. [transitive] compromise somebody/something/yourself to cause
somebody/something/yourself to be in danger or to be suspected of something, especially by acting in a
way that is not very sensible
wellbeing - n. a feeling of being comfortable, healthy, and happy
undermine - v. to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective
abuse - n. [countable, uncountable] the use of something in a way that it should not be used SYN
misuse
irretrievably - adv. in a way that means you can never make something right or get it back
galvanise - v. to shock or surprise someone so that they do something to solve a problem, improve a
situation etc
desertification - n. the process by which useful land, especially farmland, changes into desert
habitable - adj. good enough for people to live in
underscore - v. to draw a line under a word or phrase to show that it is important SYN underline
pivotal - adj. more important than anything else in a situation, system etc SYN key
ripple through - v. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (of a feeling, etc.) to spread through a person or a group
of people like a wave
synthesis - n. [countable, uncountable] something that has been made by combining different things, or
the process of combining things SYN combination
culprit - n. informal the reason for a particular problem or difficulty
diversion - n. [countable, uncountable] a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of
changing it
erode - v. if the weather erodes rock or soil, or if rock or soil erodes, its surface is gradually destroyed
diminish - v. [intransitive, transitive] to become or make something become smaller or less SYN
reduce
hotspot - n. a place where there is likely to be fighting or a particular problem
dire - adj. extremely serious or terrible
disproportionately - adv. in a way that is too large or too small when compared with something else
interconnectedness - n. the state of being connected to similar things

12/03/24

Ancient Footprints Suggest 2 Human Species Were Neighbors in Kenya 1.5 Million Years Ago
a matter of seconds/weeks/hours etc - phr. only a few seconds, weeks etc
paleontologist - n. a person who studies fossils
anatomist - n. a scientist who studies the structural makeup of a living organism or any of its parts
primate - adj. any of an order of mammals that are characterized by hands and feet that grasp, a
relatively large complex brain, and vision in which objects are seen in three dimensions and that includes
human beings, apes, monkeys, and related forms (such as lemurs and tarsiers)
grasp - v. to take and hold something firmly SYN grip

Microsoft’s AI ‘Agents’ Aim to Take over Many Human Duties

interface - n. a connection between a person and a computer system
12/04/24

Tips for Better Writing

eventually - adv. at the end of a period of time or a series of events
hit a roadblock - idiom. encountering a situation that blocks one’s progress
formula - n. [singular] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that
something is successful

South Korean Man Guilty of Gaining Weight to Avoid Military Service

dodging - v. to avoid something, often in a dishonest way

Rohingya Men Leaving Refugee Camps to Fight in Myanmar

stateless - adj. not officially a citizen of any country
rebellion - n. an organized attempt to change the government or leader of a country, using violence →
coup, revolution
offensive - n. rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of
respect
unrest - n. a political situation in which people protest or behave violently
torture - v. to deliberately hurt someone in order to force them to give you information, to punish them,
or to be cruel

South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock

impeachment - n. the act of charging an important public figure with a serious crime
martial law - phr. a situation in which the army controls an area instead of the police, especially because
of fighting against the government
motion - n. suggestion at a meeting [countable] a proposal that is made formally at a meeting, and then
is usually decided on by voting
spark - v. [transitive] (also spark something ↔ off) to be the cause of something, especially trouble or
violence SYN provoke
condemnation - n. an expression of very strong disapproval of someone or something, especially
something you think is morally wrong
catch/take somebody off-guard - phr. to surprise someone by happening when they are not expecting
something or prepared for it
liberal - n. willing to understand and respect other people’s ideas, opinions, and feelings
coup - adj. a sudden and sometimes violent attempt by citizens or the army to take control of the
government
hold somebody responsible/accountable/liable (for something) - phr. to say or decide that someone
should accept the responsibility for something bad that happens
plunder - v. [intransitive, transitive] to steal large amounts of money or property from somewhere,
especially while fighting in a war

12/05/24

Five Things to Know about Notre Dame Cathedral

gargoyle - n. a strange or ugly human or animal figure that sticks out from the roof of a building (such as
a church) and is used to cause rainwater to flow away from the sides of a building
chimera - n. a monster from Greek mythology that breathes fire and has a lion's head, a goat's body, and a
snake's tail
resemble - v. to look or be like
spike - n. a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal
façade - n. the front of a building
spout - n. a tube, pipe, or hole out of which a liquid flows

What to Know about South Korea’s Short Period of Martial Law

fire extinguisher - n. a metal container filled with chemicals that is used to put out a fire
reenter - v. re-enter (something) to return to a place or to an area of activity that you used to be in
intervention - n. the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order
to change what happens

As Space Traffic Grows, UN Calls for More International Cooperation

facilitate - v. to make it easier for a process or activity to happen
proximity - n. how near one thing is to another, or the fact of being near something
collision - n. an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different
directions → collide
US health insurance CEO shot dead outside New York hotel

wounded - adj. injured by a weapon, for example in a war

cordon off - v. to surround and protect an area with police officers, soldiers, or vehicles
condolence - n. sympathy for someone who has had something bad happen to them, especially when
someone has died
12/06/24

Vienna Sausage Stand Gets UNESCO Recognition

intangible - adj. an intangible quality or feeling is difficult to describe exactly
pickled - adj. a process by which food is put into vinegar or salt water and stored for a long time
favorable - adj. making people have a good opinion of somebody/something
gastronomy - n. the art and knowledge used in preparing and eating good food

People on Island Near Singapore Face Uncertain Future

generator - n. a machine that produces electricity
quarry - n. [countable] a place where large amounts of stone or sand are dug out of the ground
enrichment - n. the act of improving the quality of something, often by adding something to it

Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan

envoy - n. someone who is sent to another country as an official representative SYN emissary
be/become/be declared persona non grata - phr. to be not welcome in a particular place because of
something that you have done – used especially when a foreign government orders you to go home
curt - adj. using very few words in a way that seems rude SYN abrupt
diplomat - n. someone who officially represents their government in a foreign country → ambassador
congress - n. [countable, uncountable] a formal meeting of representatives of different groups, countries
etc, to discuss ideas, make decisions etc
cause a stir - phr. [countable usually singular] a feeling of excitement or annoyance
ditch - v. [transitive] informal to stop having something because you no longer want it
lobby - v. lobby (somebody) (for/against something) to try to influence a politician or the government
and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law
counterpart - n. someone or something that has the same job or purpose as someone or something else in
a different place
onus - n. the responsibility for something
dangle - v. [transitive] dangle something (before/in front of somebody) to offer somebody something
good in order to persuade them to do something
prospect - n. [countable, uncountable] the possibility that something will happen
exponentially - adv. (formal) in a way that becomes faster and faster
infiltrator - n. a person who secretly becomes a member of a group or goes to a place, to get information
or to influence the group

Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco

enshrine - v. formal if something such as a tradition or right is enshrined in something, it is preserved

and protected so that people will remember and respect it
savour - v. to fully enjoy the taste or smell of something
somebody’s favourite tipple - phr. informal someone’s favourite alcoholic drink
divine - adj. coming from or relating to God or a god
ward something ↔ off - phr v. to do something to try to protect yourself from something bad, such as
illness, danger, or attack
starch - n. [countable, uncountable] a substance which provides your body with energy and is found in
foods such as grain, rice, and potatoes, or a food that contains this substance SYN carbohydrate
fermentable - adj. be able to experience a chemical change because of the action of yeast or bacteria,
often changing sugar to alcohol; to make something change in this way
stirring - n. stirring (of something) the beginning of a feeling, an idea or a development
gruelling - adj. very difficult and making you very tired, needing great effort for a long time
wield - v. to have and use power, authority, etc.
elaboration - n. a detailed explanation or description of something
inscription - n. words written in the front of a book or cut in stone or meta

12/07/24
Peruvian Women Heal Themselves with Song, Art
inspiration - n. [uncountable] the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that
causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music
or literature
sacred -adj. connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
bless - v. to ask God to protect someone or something
gain recognition - phr. tăng độ nhận diện
serpent - n. a snake, especially a large one
colonization - n. the act of taking control of an area or a country that is not your own, especially using
force, and sending people from your own country to live there

Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study

radically - adv. in a way that is new, different and likely to have a great effect
segment - n. a part of something that is different from or affected differently from the whole in some way
bear/take/suffer etc the brunt of something - phr. to receive the worst part of an attack, criticism, bad
situation etc
susceptible - adj. likely to suffer from a particular illness or be affected by a particular problem →
immune
ascertain - v. formal to find out something SYN establish
conversely - adv. in a way that is the opposite of something
tip - v. lean [intransitive, transitive] to move into a sloping position, so that one end or side is higher
than the other, or to make something do this SYN tilt
replicate - v. [transitive] formal if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again,
or try to get the same result again
determinant - n. a factor that decides whether or how something happens
toil - v. (also toil away) to work very hard for a long period of time
formulate - v. to develop something such as a plan or a set of rules, and decide all the details of how it
will be done
acclimatization - n. acclimatization (to something) the process of getting used to a new place, situation or
climate
nuance - n. a very slight, hardly noticeable difference in manner, colour, meaning etc → subtlety
Deadly mysterious illness has DR Congo on alert
dispatch - v. to deal with someone or to finish a job quickly and effectively
epidemiologist - n. a scientist who studies the spread and control of diseases
syndrome - n. medical an illness which consists of a set of physical or mental problems – often used in
the name of illnesses
respiratory - adj. relating to breathing or your lungs
distress - n. formal great physical pain
abstain from - v. to not do or have something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of
religion or health
corpse - n. the dead body of a person SYN body

Taliban poppy ban is economic hit to farmers

opium - n. a powerful illegal drug made from poppy seeds. Drugs made from opium are used to reduce
severe pain. → heroin
forbid - v. to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something, or that something is not allowed
OPP permit
famine - n. a situation in which a large number of people have little or no food for a long time and many
people die
viable - adj. that can be done; that will be successful
sanction - n. [countable] formal a form of punishment that can be used if someone disobeys a rule or
law SYN punishment

12/09/24

New Study Examines Whether Venus Had Liquid Water

mantle - n. a layer of something that covers a surface
vapor - n. many small drops of liquid that form in the air
persuade - v. to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they
should do it, or asking them many times to do it
moderate - adj. not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc
California Proposes Plan to Protect Its Famous Joshua Trees
overgrazing - n. the practice of allowing animals such as cows to eat the plants on an area of land for too
long so that the plants disappear completely
off-roading - n. the sport of driving a vehicle across rough ground
pollinator - n. an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers

Rare Birth Gives Hope to Endangered Deer

enigmatic - adj. of, relating to, or resembling a puzzle or enigma : mysterious
antler - n. one of the two horns of a male deer
elusive - adj. an elusive person or animal is difficult to find or not often seen

Ten injured after officer on motorcycle crashes into bystanders at California parade

show off - v. to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show
disapproval → show-off
bystander - n. someone who watches what is happening without taking part SYN onlooker
traumatic - adj. a traumatic experience is so shocking and upsetting that it affects you for a long time
pop - v. [transitive, intransitive] pop (something) to burst, or make something burst (= break apart or
open), with a short explosive sound
wheelie - n. a trick that you can do on a bicycle or motorcycle by balancing on the back wheel, with the
front wheel off the ground
slide - v. [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move somewhere quietly and
smoothly, or to move something in this way
standstill - n. a situation in which there is no movement or activity at all
adorn - v. formal to decorate something
patrol - n. [countable] a group of police, soldiers, vehicles, planes etc sent out to search a particular area

Syria updates: Assad in Russia, granted asylum — reports

resistance - n. fighting [singular, uncountable] fighting against someone who is attacking you
casualty - n. [countable] someone who is hurt or killed in an accident or war
combatant - n. someone who fights in a war
intervention - n. the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order
to change what happens
hoist - v. to raise or pull something up to a higher position, often using ropes or special equipment

12/10/24

Report: Wealth Held by Billionaires Jumped in 2024

Deep Breathing Can Reduce Stress, Anxiety

12/11/24

Power Outages Threaten Ice Cream Industry in Ecuadorean Town

popsicle - n. a food made of juice that is frozen onto sticks SYN ice lolly British English
treat - n. [countable] a special food that tastes good, especially one that you do not eat very often
artisanal - adj. relating to an artisan, or typical of an artisan's work
guild - n. an organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests
deficit - n. the difference between the amount of something that you have and the higher amount that you
need → shortfall

Saving Sea Turtles on Northeastern US Coast

stranded - adj. to be unable to leave a place
stun - v. to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow

12/13/24

Peace Brings Big Changes to Kabul's Luxury Housing Market

insurgency - n. an attempt by a group of people to take control of their government using force and
violence SYN rebellion, → counterinsurgency
armored - adj. protected with a defensive covering
Birmingham fairground ride crashes to the ground, injuring several people

China men's football ex-coach Li Tie jailed for bribery

bribery - n. the act of giving bribes
midfielder - n. a player in a game of football who usually plays in midfield
imprisonment - n. the state of being in prison, or the time someone spends there
conviction - n. [countable] a very strong belief or opinion
plead - v. [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a
crime
air - v. opinion [transitive] to express your opinions publicly

12/16/24

Oldest Pet Burial Ground in America Is Final Resting Place for Thousands
cremate - v. to burn the body of a dead person at a funeral ceremony
scatter - v. if someone scatters a lot of things, or if they scatter, they are thrown or dropped over a wide
area in an irregular way

Google Announces Solution to a Big Problem in Quantum Computing

quantum - adj. of, relating to, or using the principles of quantum theory (lượng tử)
computation - n. the process of calculating or the result of calculating SYN calculation

Europe Launches Mission to Create Simulated Solar Eclipse

simulate - v. to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real
solar eclipse - phr. [countable] an occasion when the Sun or the Moon cannot be seen, because the Earth
is passing directly between the Moon and the Sun, or because the Moon is passing directly between the
Earth and the Sun
ejection - n. ejection (of something) (from something) (into something) an act of pushing something out
suddenly and with a lot of force

Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido devastates French island of Mayotte

pound - v. hit [intransitive, transitive] to hit something very hard several times and make a lot of noise,
damage it, break it into smaller pieces etc
impoverished - adj. very poor; without money
dispatch - v. formal to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose
hinder - v. to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed SYN hamper
be subject to something - phr. if someone or something is subject to something, especially something
bad, it is possible or likely that they will be affected by it
chronic - adj. a chronic problem is one that continues for a long time and cannot easily be solved
clandestinely - adv. done or kept secret
aerial - adj. from a plane
wreckage - n. the parts of something such as a plane, ship, or building that are left after it has been
destroyed in an accident
makeshift - adj. made to be used for a short time only when nothing better is available
focal - adj. the focal thing is the one that people pay most attention to → focus
stagnant - adj. stagnant water or air does not move or flow and often smells bad

Police search for husband and consider ‘third party’ after woman found wrapped in plastic near Sydney
airport

homicide - n. [countable, uncountable] especially American English the crime of murder →

manslaughter
squad - n. the police department responsible for dealing with a particular kind of crime
detective - n. a police officer whose job is to discover information about crimes and catch criminals →
store detective
grave - adj. grave problems, situations, or worries are very great or bad → serious
welfare - n. someone’s welfare is their health and happiness
indiction - n. officially charge someone with a criminal offence
sift - v. (also sift through) to examine information, documents etc carefully in order to find something
out or decide what is important and what is not
forensic - adj. relating to the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime
bushland - n. vùng đất hoang
12/17/24

NASA’s James Webb Confirms Continued Expansion of the Universe

rule out - phr v. to decide that something is not possible or suitable

Mayans Ask Mexican Court to Recognize Lakes as Legal Persons

semicircular - adj. forming or having a shape like one half of a circle
dispute - n. a serious argument or disagreement
cavern - n. a large cave
holy - adj. good in a moral and religious way
lawsuit - n. a problem or complaint that a person or organization brings to a court of law to be settled
SYN suit
aquifer - n. a layer of rock or sand that holds a lot of water

Highly Effective HIV Drug to Be Offered at Low Cost to Poor Countries

epidemic - n. a large number of cases of a disease that happen at the same time → pandemic
underrepresented - adj. not having as many representatives as would be expected or needed
inequity - n. lack of fairness, or something that is unfair OPP equity

12/18/24

Spanish Scrabble Winner Does Not Speak Spanish

scrabble - n. a game in which players try to make words from the separate letters they have
defend - n. defend something to take part in a competition that you won the last time and try to win it
again
defending champion - phr. winner from last year
leg up - idiom. something that helps a person do better at something than other people
fuss - n. a show of too much praise or interest that might not seem real or honest

Geothermal Development Faces Barriers in Southeast Asia

geothermal - adj. relating to or coming from the heat inside the Earth
reservoir - n. a lake, especially an artificial one, where water is stored before it is supplied to people’s
houses
auction - v. to make a public sale where something is sold to the person or group that offers the highest
price

In Uganda, Cost of Attending School Keeps Children Home

arbitrarily - adj. not based on a plan or for a specific or good reason
mercy - n. willingness to forgive or to do something because it appears to be kind or good

Syrian culture ready for a new start

curator - n. a person who uses their knowledge to select and present information or items such as
pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use and enjoy, especially on the internet
omnipresent - adj. present everywhere at all times
insurgent - n. one of a group of people fighting against the government of their own country, or against
authority SYN rebel
indeed - adv. [sentence adverb] used to emphasize a statement or answer
oppression - n. cruel and unfair treatment of people, especially by not giving them the same freedom,
rights, etc. as other people
torture - v. to deliberately hurt someone in order to force them to give you information, to punish them,
or to be cruel
genocide - n. the deliberate murder of a whole group or race of people → ethnic cleansing
persecute - v. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a period of time, especially because of their
religious or political beliefs
stoke - v. to cause something to increase
liberation - n. liberation (from something) the act or process of freeing a country or a person from the
control of somebody else
grumbling - n. [uncountable] the act of complaining about something

12/20/24

Near a New Jersey Highway, a Large Statue of Buddha

nexus - n. a point where people or things meet or join together
grief - n. severe sadness usually because of a bad or difficult event

Gold Mining Operation Spreads into Protected Area of Congo

12/21/24

Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves

Tech Tip: How to Protect Communications through Encryption
disordered - adj. showing a lack of order or control

Youth Church Orchestra Aims to Help Musicians of Color

12/23/24

Expressions That ‘Stop You Cold’

to stop (someone) dead in their tracks and to stop (someone) on a dime - idiom. something or
someone has come to a standstill
standstill - n. a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped
cold calls - phr. we need to call someone who does not know us, and we do not know them
unsolicited - adj. not asked for or requested

Robot Leads Cattle to Greener Fields

cattle - n. cows and bulls kept on a farm for their meat or milk
pasture - n. a field used for feeding animals like cattle, sheep, goats, or other grazing animals

At Venezuela’s Hospital for Soft Toys, Old Toys Find New Life
outgrow - v. to grow too large for (someone or something)
diaper - n. American English a piece of soft cloth or soft paper that is put between a baby’s legs and
fastened around its waist to hold liquid and solid waste SYN nappy British English

NASA Identifies Cause of Mars Helicopter’s Final Crash

descent - n. the act or process of moving downward
rotor blade - n. thin, flat pieces of material that spin to make aircraft lift off the ground and travel
envision - v. to picture oneself

Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous’ fees

bestow - v. formal to give someone something of great value or importance

rebuff - v. formal an unkind or unfriendly answer to a friendly suggestion or offer of help SYN snub
inflated - adj. (especially of prices) higher than is acceptable or reasonable
sovereignty - n. sovereignty (over something) complete power to govern a country
taunt - v. to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things to them → tease
rhetorical - adj. using speech or writing in special ways in order to persuade people or to produce an
impressive effect
neutrality - n. the state of not supporting either side in a disagreement, competition or war
isthmus - n. a narrow piece of land, with water on each side, that joins two larger pieces of land
prolonged - adj. continuing for a long time
hamper - v. to make it difficult for someone to do something
moral - adj. [only before noun] relating to the principles of what is right and wrong behaviour, and with
the difference between good and evil → morally, ethical
magnanimous - adj. kind and generous, especially to someone that you have defeated

12/24/24

Researchers Hope to Bring Back American Chestnuts

New US Food Guidelines: Eat Less Meat, More Beans
lentil - n. a small round seed like a bean, dried and used for food
starchy - adj. (of food) containing a lot of starch (có tinh bột)
legume - n. a plant such as a bean plant that has seeds in a pod (=a long thin case)
chronic - adj. a chronic problem is one that continues for a long time and cannot easily be solved

Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
rage - v. [intransitive] if something such as a battle, a disagreement, or a storm rages, it continues with
great violence or strong emotions
conscientious - adj. careful to do everything that it is your job or duty to do
flawed - adj. spoiled by having mistakes, weaknesses, or by being damaged
stereotype - n. a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often
unfair or untrue
flimsy - phr. something that is flimsy is not strong or well-made, and will break easily
contest - v. to say formally that you do not accept something or do not agree with it
speculate - v. [intransitive, transitive] to form an opinion about something without knowing all the
details or facts
polymath - n. formal someone who has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects
propel - v. to move, drive, or push something forward → propulsion
intuitive - adj. someone who is intuitive is able to understand situations without being told or having any
proof about them

Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor

minor - n. law someone who is below the age at which they become legally responsible for their actions
congressman - n. a man who is a member of a congress, especially the US House of Representatives
statutory - adj. fixed or controlled by law SYN mandatory
prostitution - n. the work of a prostitute (a person who has sex for money)
impermissible - adj. something that is impermissible cannot be allowed OPP permissible
obstruction - n. [uncountable, countable] the fact of trying to prevent something/somebody from
making progress
pseudonymous - adj. written by somebody who uses a name that is not their own name; using a name
that is not their real name
willfully - adv. deliberately, although you know that what you are doing is wrong
subpoena - n. law a written order to come to a court of law and be a witness
voluminous - adj. voluminous books, documents etc are very long and contain a lot of detail
plaintiff - n. someone who brings a legal action against another person in a court of law SYN
complainant British English → defendant
fierce - adj. done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence
backlash - n. a strong negative reaction by a number of people against recent events, especially against
political or social developments
instigate - v. to persuade someone to do something bad or violent
abruptly - adv. in a sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant way
bipartisan - adj. involving two political parties, especially parties with opposing views
condemnation - n. an expression of very strong disapproval of someone or something, especially
something you think is morally wrong
senator - n. a member of a senate
preside over - v. to be in a position of authority at a time when important things are happening
vitriolic - adj. (of language or comments) full of anger and hate

Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London

oust - v. to force someone out of a position of power, especially so that you can take their place SYN
remove
divisive - adj. causing a lot of disagreement between people
sanction - n. [countable] formal a form of punishment that can be used if someone disobeys a rule or
law SYN punishment.
transponder - n. technical a piece of radio or radar equipment that sends out a signal when it receives a
signal telling it to do this
correspond - adj. if two things or ideas correspond, the parts or information in one relate to the parts or
information in the other
forge - v. [transitive] to develop something new, especially a strong relationship with other people,
groups, or countries SYN form
pariah - n. someone who everyone hates and avoids SYN outcast
tout - v. [transitive] to praise something or someone in order to persuade people that they are important
or worth a lot
notorious - adj. famous or well known for something bad SYN infamous
strip - v. [transitive] strip somebody of something to take away property or honours from somebody, as a
punishment

Bangladesh urges India to extradite ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

extradite - v. to use a legal process to send someone who may be guilty of a crime back to the country
where the crime happened in order to judge them in a court of law
massacre - n. [countable, uncountable] when a lot of people are killed violently, especially people who
cannot defend themselves
aide - n. someone whose job is to help someone who has an important job, especially a politician
irk - v. if something irks you, it makes you feel annoyed SYN annoy
discord - n. [uncountable] formal disagreement or arguing between people

US: Luigi M. pleads not guilty of murder, terrorism charges

indictment - n. [countable] especially American English law an official written statement charging
someone with a criminal offence
parole - n. permission for someone to leave prison, on the condition that they promise to behave well
heliport - n. a small airport for helicopters
escort - v. to take someone somewhere, especially when you are protecting or guarding them
spectacle - n. a very impressive show or scene
decry - v. formal to state publicly that you do not approve of something SYN condemn

12/25/24

A History of Christmas in America

Mini Horses in Greece Bring Joy to Sick, Disabled
confined - adj. to prevent something from leaving a place or to prevent from spreading
pony - n. a small horse
autism - n. a mental disorder (=problem) that makes people unable to communicate properly, or to form
relationships

At least two dead after armed men open fire at hospital reopening in Haiti

open fire - phr. start shooting

re-shuffle - n. when the jobs of people who work in an organization are changed around, especially in a
government SYN reorganize
surge in - v. [always + adverb/preposition] to suddenly move very quickly in a particular direction
pledge - v. promise formal a serious promise or agreement, especially one made publicly or officially
brink of something - n. a situation when you are almost in a new situation, usually a bad one
looting - n. the crime of stealing things from shops or buildings after a riot, fire, etc.
makeshift - adj. made to be used for a short time only when nothing better is available

Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned

flare - v. (also flare up) [intransitive] if strong feelings flare or flare up, people suddenly become angry,
violent etc
hooded - adj. having or wearing a hood (a part of a coat, etc. that you can pull up to cover the back and
top of your head)
erupt - v. if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly SYN break out
torch - v. informal to deliberately make a building, vehicle etc start to burn
stalemate - n. a situation in which it seems impossible to settle an argument or disagreement, and neither
side can get an advantage SYN deadlock
de facto - adj. formal really existing although not legally stated to exist → de jure
faction - n. [countable] a small group of people within a larger group, who have different ideas from the
other members, and who try to get their own ideas accepted
dissolve - v. end [transitive] to formally end a parliament, business arrangement, marriage etc
consolidate - v. to combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to deal with
daunting - adj. making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make
somebody feel this way
myriad - adj. extremely large in number

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room

port crane - n. cần cẩu cảng

lash - v. tie [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to tie something tightly to something else with a
rope SYN bind
entity - n. used to talk about any business that is a single unit from a legal or financial point of view
distress signal- adj. a situation when a ship, aircraft etc is in danger and needs help
strap - v. [always + adverb/preposition] to fasten something or someone in place with one or more
straps

Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prison

dismay - n. the worry, disappointment, or unhappiness you feel when something unpleasant happens
mob - n. informal a group of people of the same type SYN gang
cartel - n. a group of people or companies who agree to sell something at a particular price in order to
prevent competition and increase profits → monopoly
prosecutor - n. a lawyer who is trying to prove in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime
step up - phr v. to increase the amount of an activity or the speed of a process in order to improve a
situation
interdict - v. law an official order from a court telling someone not to do something
skeptical - adj. skeptical (about/of something) having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that
something will happen
impunity - n. the fact of not getting punished for something
conviction - n. [countable, uncountable] the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact
of having been found guilty
frantically - adv. without controlling your emotions because you are extremely frightened or worried
about something
swarm around - phr v. [always + adverb/preposition] if people swarm somewhere, they go there as a
large uncontrolled crowd
conspiracy - n. a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal →
conspire
interrogate - v. to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes
using threats SYN question

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of forcing ex-assistant to clean up after ‘Wild King Night’ parties

racketeering - n. the activity of making money through dishonest or illegal activities

lackey - n. (old-fashioned) a servant
paraphernalia - n. a lot of small things that belong to someone, or are needed for a particular activity
bail - n. [uncountable] money left with a court of law to make sure that a prisoner will return when their
trial starts
incarcerated - adj. incarcerate somebody (in something) to put somebody in prison or in another place
from which they cannot escape
compelling - adj. that makes you think it is true
propensity - n. a natural desire or need that makes you tend to behave in a particular way
impartial - adj. not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of
advice SYN fair OPP biased
prevail - v. [intransitive] to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place

12/26/24

What Were Google’s Top Searches in 2024?

Why Is SoftBank Investing in the US?
Saturn’s Rings Might Be Much Older Than Had Been Thought
residue - n. [countable, uncountable] a substance that remains on a surface, in a container etc and
cannot be removed easily, or that remains after a chemical process
chaotic - adj. a chaotic situation is one in which everything is happening in a confused way
evolutionary - adj. relating to the way in which plants and animals develop and change gradually over a
long period of time

Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea

decry - v. formal to state publicly that you do not approve of something SYN condemn
strait - n. (also straits [plural]) a narrow passage of water between two areas of land, usually
connecting two seas
peninsula - n. a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water but joined to a large area of land
annex - v. to take control of a country or area next to your own, especially by using force
spill into - phr v. if light spills onto or into something, it shines through a window, door, hole etc onto
something else
mobilise - v. [transitive] to encourage people to support something in an active way
bulldozer - n. a powerful vehicle with a broad metal blade, used for moving earth and rocks, destroying
buildings etc
shovel - n. a tool with a rounded blade and a long handle used for moving earth, stones etc SYN spade
rip apart - phr v. [intransitive, transitive] to tear something or be torn quickly and violently
illusion - n. an idea or opinion that is wrong, especially about yourself → delusion

Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident

sabotage - n. to secretly damage or destroy equipment, vehicles etc that belong to an enemy or opponent,
so that they cannot be used
rule out - phr v. to decide that something is not possible or suitable
vigilant - adj. giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal
activity (collocation: remain vigilant)
suspicion - n. [countable, uncountable] a feeling you have that someone is probably guilty of doing
something wrong or dishonest
absurd - adj. completely stupid or unreasonable SYN ridiculous
mount - v. [intransitive usually in progressive] to increase gradually in amount or degree
rupture - v. [intransitive, transitive] to break or burst, or to make something break or burst
blast - n. [countable] an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion
anchor - n. a piece of heavy metal that is lowered to the bottom of the sea, a lake etc to prevent a ship or
boat moving

Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End

collision - n. an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different
directions → collide
altercation - n. formal a short noisy argument
cordon - n. a line of police officers, soldiers, or vehicles that is put around an area to stop people going
there
detective - n. (also private detective) someone who is paid to discover information about someone or
something

Dozens killed in Mozambique prison riot on Christmas Day

riot - n. [countable] a situation in which a large crowd of people are behaving in a violent and
uncontrolled way, especially when they are protesting about something (collocation: prison riot)
rig - v. to dishonestly arrange the result of an election or competition before it happens SYN fix
confrontation - n. a situation in which there is a lot of angry disagreement between two people or groups
in the vicinity (of something) - phr. formal in the area around a particular place

12/27/24

Study: Around Half of US Teens Always Online

constantly - adv. all the time, or very often SYN continually
ease up - phr v. to improve or get less SYN ease off

At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique jail amid post-election riots

inmate - n. someone who is being kept in a prison

engulf - v. to completely surround or cover something
agitation - n. [countable, uncountable] public argument or action for social or political change
subversive - adj. subversive ideas, activities etc are secret and intended to damage or destroy a
government or an established system (collocation: subversive protester)
snatch - v. to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement SYN grab
detainee - n. someone who is officially kept in a prison, usually because of their political views
convict - v. to prove or officially announce that someone is guilty of a crime after a trial in a law court
terrorist - n. someone who uses violence such as bombing, shooting etc to obtain political demands
sentence - n. a punishment that a judge gives to someone who is guilty of a crime (collocation: serve
their sentences)
surrender - n. when you say officially that you want to stop fighting because you realize that you cannot
win
fugitive - n. someone who is trying to avoid being caught by the police
handcuff - v. to put handcuffs on somebody or to fasten somebody to something/somebody with
handcuffs

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?
consultancy - n. [countable] a company that gives advice on a particular subject
populous - adj. a populous area has a large population in relation to its size
municipal - adj. relating to or belonging to the government of a town or city
sachet - n. British English a small plastic or paper package containing a liquid or powder SYN packet
American English
preoccupation - n. [singular, uncountable] when someone thinks or worries about something a lot, with
the result that they do not pay attention to other things
embark on - phr v. to start something, especially something new, difficult, or exciting
commend - v. to praise or approve of someone or something publicly
overhaul - n. necessary changes or repairs made to a machine or system
trickle down - phr v. if something trickles down from one group to another, the people in the lower
group start to feel the effects of something that has been done to the higher one
make ends meet - phr. to have only just enough money to buy the things you need
sensitisation - n. sensitization (to something) the process of making somebody/something more aware
of something, especially a problem or something bad
stale - adj. not interesting or exciting anymore
fiscal - adj. relating to money, taxes, debts etc that are owned and managed by the government
devolve - v. if you devolve responsibility, power etc to a person or group at a lower level, or if it devolves
on them, it is given to them
mere - adj. used to emphasize how small or unimportant something or someone is

12/28/24

Why Scottish students at Edinburgh University want more support to counter classism

Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

undeterred - adj. if you are undeterred by something, you do not allow it to stop you doing what you
want
momentum - n. the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful
ultimate - adj. someone’s ultimate aim is their main and most important aim, that they hope to achieve in
the future SYN final
coup - n. a sudden and sometimes violent attempt by citizens or the army to take control of the
government SYN coup d'état
turmoil - n. a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety
clampdown - n. sudden firm action that is taken to reduce crime
genocide - n. the deliberate murder of a whole group or race of people → ethnic cleansing
autonomous - adj. an autonomous place or organization is free to govern or control itself SYN
independent (collocation: autonomous region)
polity - n. formal a particular form of political or government organization, or a condition of society in
which political organization exists
strive - v. to make a great effort to achieve something
confederation - n. a group of people, political parties, or organizations that have united for political
purposes or trade SYN alliance
consolidate - v. to strengthen the position of power or success that you have, so that it becomes more
effective or continues for longer
pivotal - adj. more important than anything else in a situation, system etc SYN key
leverage - v. to spread or use resources (=money, skills, buildings etc that an organization has available),
ideas etc again in several different ways or in different parts of a company, system etc
relinquish - v. formal to let someone else have your position, power, or rights, especially unwillingly
SYN give up

Azerbaijan minister suggests 'weapon' hit crashed plane

speculation - n. when you guess about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all
the facts, or the guesses that you make
a chunk of - phr. a large part or amount of something

Mozambique's major cities paralyzed by post-election unrest

paralyze - v. if something paralyses you, it makes you lose the ability to move part or all of your body, or
to feel it
looting - n. the crime of stealing things from shops or buildings after a riot, fire, etc.
vandalism - n. the crime of deliberately damaging things, especially public property
grip on - phr v. to start to improve your behaviour or control your emotions when you have been very
upset
ransacked - adj. to make a place untidy, causing damage, because you are looking for something
stakeholder - n. a person who is considered to be an important part of an organization or of society
because they have responsibility within it and receive advantages from it
defuse - v. to improve a difficult or dangerous situation, for example by making people less angry or by
dealing with the causes of a problem
refrain from - v. to not do something that you want to do → abstain

China: Death sentence for driver who killed 35 in car attack

car-ramming - n phr. (of a vehicle, a ship, etc.) to drive into or hit another vehicle, ship, etc. with force,
sometimes deliberately
defendant - n. the person in a court of law who has been accused of doing something illegal → plaintiff
verdict - n. an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a
crime or how a death happened
vile - n. evil or immoral
motive - n. the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden
egregious - adj. an egregious mistake, failure, problem etc is extremely bad and noticeable
spate of something - n phr. a large number of similar things
stab - v. [transitive] to push a knife into someone or something → stabbing

12/30/24

Large Chilean Frog at Risk from Climate Change

amphibian - n. any of a class of cold-blooded animals (such as frogs) that have gilled aquatic young and
air-breathing adult
estuary - n. a part of the sea at the lower end of a river

A Guide to Recovering Overgrown Garden

weed - n. an undesirable plant that grows grow thickly and crowds out more desirable plants
chainsaw - n. a tool with sharp metal teeth that cuts through wood
deciduous - adj. deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter OPP evergreen
prune - v. to cut off the parts of a woody plant that are dead or not wanted
bounce back - phr v. to return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or event

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divest - v. to sell something, especially a business or part of a business

South Korea in mourning after plane crash kills all but two onboard

wreckage - n. the parts of something such as a plane, ship, or building that are left after it has been
destroyed in an accident
distraught - adj. so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly
stench - n. a very strong bad smell SYN stink
kerosene - n. a clear oil that is burnt to provide heat or light SYN paraffin British English
fuselage - n. the main part of a plane, in which people sit or goods are carried
skid - v. if a vehicle or a wheel on a vehicle skids, it suddenly slides sideways and you cannot control it
veer off - phr v. to change direction
floodlight - n. a very bright light that is used to light the outside of a building or sports ground at night
illuminate - v. to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light
cordon - n. a line of police officers, soldiers, or vehicles that is put around an area to stop people going
there
wail of grief - phr. tiếng đau buồn rên rỉ
whirr - v. to make a fairly quiet regular sound, like the sound of a bird or insect moving its wings very
fast
sanitary - adj. [only before noun] relating to the ways that dirt, infection, and waste are removed, so that
places are clean and healthy for people to live in SYN hygienic

AI tools may soon manipulate people’s online decision-making, say researchers

tout - v. [transitive] to praise something or someone in order to persuade people that they are important
or worth a lot
steer - v. change somebody/something [transitive] to guide someone’s behaviour or the way a situation
develops
aspiration - n. [countable usually plural, uncountable] a strong desire to have or achieve something
SYN ambition
anticipate - v. to do something before someone else
trace - n. sign of something [countable, uncountable] a small sign that shows that someone or
something was present or existed
leverage - v. influence that you can use to make people do what you want
cadence - n. the way someone’s voice rises and falls, especially when reading out loud
sycophancy - n. behaviour that praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not
sincere, especially in order to get something from them
distill something into something - v. to get the main ideas or facts from a much larger amount of
information (chắt lọc)
nudge somebody to something - v. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to gently persuade or
encourage someone to take a particular decision or action

Russia: Man accused of organizing LGBTQ+ tours dies in jail

extremist - adj. someone who has extreme political opinions and aims, and who is willing to do unusual
or illegal things in order to achieve them
propaganda - n. information which is false or which emphasizes just one part of a situation, used by a
government or political group to make people agree with them
taser - n. a type of gun that produces a strong electric current and that is used by the police in some
countries

12/31/24
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abstinence - n. the practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for
reasons of religion or health
rebound - n. an upward movement
as opposed to something - phr. used to compare two things and show that they are different from each
other

Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies at the Age of 100

storm - v. [transitive] to suddenly attack and enter a place using a lot of force
abort - v. to stop a process or task before it is completed
How Serious Is Bird Flu Outbreak?
mild - adj. not severe or strong
herd - n. a group of animals such as cattle or sheep
unpasteurized - adj. put through a process in which a liquid (such as milk or cream) is heated to a
temperature that kills harmful germs and then cooled quickly

Chinese hackers breach US treasury network, gain access to some file

treasury department - phr. a government department that controls the money that the country collects
and spends
spectrum - n. a complete range of opinions, people, situations etc, going from one extreme to its opposite
bolster - v. to help someone to feel better and more positive SYN boost

New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion

sleeper agent - n phr. secret agent

pledge - v. promise formal a serious promise or agreement, especially one made publicly or officially
centenary - n. the day or year exactly 100 years after a particular event
rejuvenation - n. the act or process of making somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or
more modern
annexation - n. the act of taking control of a country, region, etc, especially by force

Jewellery worth £10.4m stolen from London home in one of Britain’s biggest burglaries

burglary - n. the crime of getting into a building to steal things

raid (on) - n. a surprise visit made to a place by the police to search for something illegal
mansion - n. a very large house
bespoke - adj. a bespoke product, especially computer software or a piece of clothing, has been specially
made for a particular customer (collocation: bespoke jewellery)
heist - n. American English informal an act of stealing something very valuable from a shop, bank etc
SYN robbery
rummage - v. adv./prep. to move things around carelessly while searching for something
flamethrower - n. a machine like a gun that shoots flames or burning liquid, used as a weapon or for
clearing plants
canister - n. a round metal case that contains gas and bursts when it is thrown or fired from a gun
noxious - adj. harmful or poisonous SYN toxic, → innocuous
incapacitate - v. to make you too ill or weak to live and work normally
maid - n. a female servant, especially in a large house or hotel
close to bumping - phr. suýt va phải
brazen - adj. used to describe a person, or the actions of a person, who is not embarrassed about
behaving in a wrong or immoral way
sanctuary - n. [countable] American English the room in a religious building where religious services
take place
sentimental - adj. based on or relating to your feelings rather than on practical reasons
ransack - v. to go through a place, stealing things and causing damage

01/02/25

Scientists Use Ancient Genes to Estimate Contact Between Humans, Neanderthals

Some on Indonesian Islands Fear Mining Damage to Environment
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Sushi restaurateurs fork out $1.3m for motorbike-sized tuna at auction in Tokyo

fork out (something) for/on - phr v. to spend a lot of money on something, not because you want to but
because you have to
bragging rights - phr. if you say that a person, a team, an organization, etc. has bragging rights, you
mean that they have achieved a good result or are better or more successful than their competitors or
opponents at that time
lucrative - adj. a job or activity that is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money SYN profitable
frenzy of - n. [countable, uncountable] a state of great anxiety or excitement, in which you cannot
control your behaviour
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade

mired - adj. mired in something in a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot escape from
spiral - v. if debt or the cost of something spirals, it increases quickly in a way that cannot be controlled
SYN escalate
disclosure - n. a secret that someone tells people, or the act of telling this secret
quadruple - v. to increase and become four times as big or as high, or to make something increase in this
way → double, triple
revamp - n. a change to the form of something, usually to improve its appearance

Why are Thailand, Cambodia clashing over Koh Kood island?

cede something to somebody - v. formal to give something such as an area of land or a right to a country
or person, especially when you are forced to
defunct - v. not existing anymore, or not useful anymore
interpretation - n. the particular way in which something is understood or explained
concede - v. admit something is true [intransitive, transitive] to admit that something is true or correct,
although you wish it were not true → concession
treason - n. the crime of being disloyal to your country or its government, especially by helping its
enemies or trying to remove the government using violence → treachery
sovereignty - n. complete freedom and power to govern

01/06/25

Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’

emulate - v. to do something or behave in the same way as someone else, especially because you admire
them SYN imitate
viability - n. the fact that something can be done and can be successful
viticulture - n. the science or practice of growing grapes for making wine (collocation: viticulture
professor)
frost - n. [countable, uncountable] very cold weather, when water freezes
bud - n. a young tightly rolled-up flower or leaf before it opens
stumbled along - phr n. vấp ngã
stumble - v. to hit your foot against something or put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking
or running, so that you almost fall SYN trip
innocently - adv. without being guilty of a crime or doing something wrong
hustle - n. busy and noisy activity (collocation: side hustle)
marginal - adj. a marginal change or difference is too small to be important OPP significant

Indian journalist found dead in septic tank

septic tank - n phr. a large container under the ground, for holding human waste from toilets
probe - v. to ask questions in order to find things out, especially things that other people do not want you
to know
perpetrator - n. someone who does something morally wrong or illegal → culprit

How India became a methamphetamine and cocaine hub

confiscate - v. to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
syndicate - n. a group of people or companies who join together in order to achieve a particular aim
narcotics - n. [plural] especially American English strong illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine
ingest - v. to take food or other substances into your body → digest
evade - v. escape to escape from someone who is trying to catch you
drug-sniffing - adj. [transitive] to take a harmful drug by breathing it up your nose
denote - v. to represent or be a sign of something SYN indicate
indulge - v. [intransitive, transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy, especially
something that is considered bad for you
opioid users - phr. người dùng thuốc phiện
leap - n. a big jump SYN bound
clandestine - adj. one or kept secret
cartel - n. a group of people or companies who agree to sell something at a particular price in order to
prevent competition and increase profits → monopoly
precursor - n. normal something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its
development

01/07/25

Asia faces economic headwind from Trump and a sluggish China

turbulence - n. a political or emotional situation that is very confused SYN turmoil

sputter - v. [transitive] + speech | sputter something to speak quickly and with difficulty, making soft
spitting sounds, because you are angry or shocked
momentum - n. the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful
sluggish - adj. moving or reacting more slowly than normal
elusive - adj. an elusive result is difficult to achieve
grapple - v. to fight or struggle with someone, holding them tightly SYN wrestle
insulate from - v. to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from
getting in or out
dystopia - n. an imaginary place where life is extremely difficult and a lot of unfair or immoral things
happen OPP utopia
deficit - n. the difference between the amount of something that you have and the higher amount that you
need → shortfall
shield - v. to protect someone or something from being harmed or damaged

More Iranian women forced into illegal abortions

under the auspices of somebody/something - phr. formal with the help and support of a particular
organization or person
rejuvenation - n. the act or process of making somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or
more modern
repeal - v. if a government repeals a law, it officially ends that law
decry - v. formal to state publicly that you do not approve of something SYN condemn
contraceptive - n. (of a drug, device or practice) used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant
sterilization - n. the act of making a person or an animal unable to have babies, especially by removing
or blocking their sex organs
abolish - v. to officially end a law, system etc, especially one that has existed for a long time
clandestine - adj. done or kept secret

Why are millions of Bangladeshi girls quitting school?