 Concession (n) - sự nhượng bộ

= compromise, yielding
≠ refusal, resistance
 Decree (n) - sắc lệnh
= edict, order
≠ suggestion, recommendation
 Exclude (v) - loại trừ
= omit, eliminate
≠ include, admit
 Extricate (v) - giải thoát
= free, disentangle
≠ entangle, involve
 Integrity (n) - tính chính trực
= honesty, uprightness
≠ dishonesty, corruption
 Resolution (n) - nghị quyết; sự giải quyết
= decision, determination; solution, settlement
≠ indecision, problem
 Superficially (adv) - một cách hời hợt
= shallowly, cursorily
≠ thoroughly, deeply
 Whereas (conj) - trong khi
= while, although
≠ (Không có trực tiếp)
 As to (prep) - về, liên quan đến
= regarding, concerning
≠ (Không có trực tiếp)
 Advancements in technology (n phrase) - tiến bộ công nghệ
= technological progress, innovations
≠ regression, decline
 Be contingent on (v phrase) - phụ thuộc vào
= depend on, hinge on
≠ be independent of, be unrelated to
 Congenial (adj) - dễ chịu
= pleasant, agreeable
≠ disagreeable, unpleasant
 Draw up an agreement (v phrase) - soạn thảo một hiệp định
= draft an agreement, prepare a contract
≠ tear up an agreement, cancel a contract
 Allege (v) - cáo buộc
= claim, assert
≠ deny, refute
 Condemn (v) - buộc tội, lên án
= denounce, censure
≠ praise, commend
 Punctual (adj) - đúng giờ
= on time, prompt
≠ late, tardy
 Confidence in (n phrase) - tin tưởng vào
= trust in, faith in
≠ distrust in, skepticism about
 Draw upon/on sth (v phrase) - sử dụng cái gì có sẵn
= utilize, make use of
≠ ignore, neglect
 Fall apart (v phrase) - sụp đổ
= disintegrate, collapse
≠ assemble, unite
 Iron out (v phrase) - giải quyết vấn đề nhỏ
= resolve, sort out
≠ complicate, exacerbate
 Breakdown (n) - hỏng hóc, suy sụp
= failure, collapse
≠ repair, recovery
 Lift the lid on sth (idiom) - tiết lộ sự thật về cái gì
= expose, reveal
≠ conceal, hide
 Around the bend (idiom) - phát điên
= crazy, insane
≠ sane, rational
 In a fog (idiom) - không hiểu gì
= confused, bewildered
≠ clear, understanding
 Toe the line/mark (idiom) - tuân thủ
= obey, conform
≠ rebel, defy
 When it comes to (phrase) - khi nhắc đến
= regarding, concerning
≠ (Không có trực tiếp)
 Get worked up (v phrase) - hồi hộp, buồn bực
= get agitated, get upset
≠ calm down, relax
 Spring sth on (v phrase) - làm ai bất ngờ
= surprise with, present unexpectedly
≠ prepare for, anticipate
 Apprise sb of (v phrase) - thông báo cho ai
= inform, notify
≠ keep secret, withhold information
 Pitch in with sth (v phrase) - giúp sức
= contribute, assist
≠ hinder, obstruct
 Pull one’s weight (idiom) - gánh trọng trách
= do one's share, contribute equally
≠ slack off, shirk responsibility
 Raise the roof (idiom) - tức giận, gây ồn ào
= make a commotion, get angry
≠ stay calm, be quiet
 Carry the can (idiom) - chịu trách nhiệm cho sai lầm
= take the blame, bear the responsibility
≠ evade responsibility, blame others
 Get one’s bearing (idiom) - lấy lại phương hướng
= orient oneself, find one's way
≠ get lost, be disoriented
 Take sb for granted (idiom) - coi ai là đương nhiên
= undervalue, not appreciate
≠ appreciate, value
 Go through (v phrase) - xem xét kỹ; trải qua; dùng hết
= examine carefully; undergo, endure; use up
≠ overlook; avoid, miss; conserve
 Die down (v phrase) - yếu dần
= subside, diminish
≠ intensify, increase
 Off the mark (idiom) - không chính xác
= inaccurate, wrong
≠ accurate, correct
 Nowhere near (phrase) - hoàn toàn không
= far from, not close to
≠ exactly, precisely
 Block out (v phrase) - gạt bỏ, phớt lờ
= ignore, suppress
≠ pay attention to, focus on
 Put in a good word (idiom) - nói tốt về ai
= recommend, praise
≠ criticize, denigrate
 Out of the question (idiom) - không thể
= impossible, unacceptable
≠ possible, acceptable
 Furiously (adv) - mãnh liệt, giận dữ
= fiercely, angrily
≠ calmly, mildly
 Ferociously (adv) - dữ dội
= savagely, fiercely
≠ gently, mildly
 Indignantly (adv) - phẫn nộ
= angrily, resentfully
≠ calmly, contentedly
 Soul-destroying (adj) - chán nản
= demoralizing, disheartening
≠ uplifting, inspiring
 Thought-provoking (adj) - gợi suy nghĩ
= stimulating, provocative
≠ unstimulating, dull
 Grimly (adv) - nghiệt ngã
= sternly, severely
≠ cheerfully, lightly
 Bitingly (adv) - cay độc
= sharply, sarcastically
≠ kindly, gently
 Exude (v) - toát ra
= radiate, emit
≠ absorb, conceal
 Was/were to + inf (structure) - cấu trúc chỉ dự định hoặc sắp xếp trong quá khứ (và đã xảy ra)
= was/were going to + inf
≠ was/were to have + V3/ed (dự định nhưng không xảy ra)
 Was/were to have + V3/ed (structure) - cấu trúc chỉ dự định trong quá khứ nhưng không xảy
ra
= was/were supposed to have + V3/ed
≠ (Không có trực tiếp)
 Though + V3/ed (structure) - cấu trúc nhượng bộ, tương đương với although + clause
= although + clause, even though + clause
≠ because + clause, since + clause
 Expunge oneself from sth (v phrase) - xóa bỏ bản thân khỏi cái gì (không phổ biến)
= remove oneself from, erase oneself from
≠ include oneself in, add oneself to
 Felicitously (adv) - một cách khéo léo, thích hợp
= appropriately, aptly
≠ inappropriately, unsuitably
 Fling sth off (v phrase) - cởi bỏ (nhanh chóng)
= throw off, cast off
≠ put on, don
1. as its core (phrase) - at its core - fundamentally, referring to the most essential or central
part of something
= at its heart, essentially
≠ on its surface, peripherally
2. for what it’s worth (phrase) - used to introduce an opinion or statement that may not be
highly valued but is offered anyway
= for whatever it’s worth, just my two cents
≠ definitively, with certainty
3. in any case (phrase) - whatever the situation may be; used to summarize or transition to
a conclusion
= anyway, regardless
≠ specifically, in particular
4. accountability (n) - the state of being responsible and answerable for one’s actions or
decisions
= responsibility, answerability
≠ unaccountability, irresponsibility
5. in the light of (phrase) - in view of; considering or based on certain information or
circumstances
= in view of, considering
≠ despite, regardless of
6. by the same token (phrase) - for the same reason; similarly, following the same logic
= likewise, similarly
≠ conversely, differently
7. as a matter of fact (phrase) - used to emphasize that something is true or to correct a
misconception
= in fact, actually
≠ supposedly, allegedly
8. after all (phrase) - despite earlier doubts or expectations; used to emphasize a final point
= ultimately, in the end
≠ initially, at first
9. scenario (n) - a possible sequence of events or situation that might happen
= situation, possibility
≠ certainty, reality
10. standpoint (n) - a perspective or point of view from which something is considered
= perspective, viewpoint
≠ misconception, misinterpretation
11. that said (phrase) - used to introduce a contrasting statement or qualification after
making a point
= nevertheless, even so
≠ therefore, consequently
12. amidst (prep) - in the middle of or surrounded by something
= among, surrounded by
≠ outside, beyond
13. empirical (adj) - based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory
= observational, experiential
≠ theoretical, speculative
14. hypothetical (adj) - based on a proposed or imagined situation rather than reality
= theoretical, assumed
≠ actual, real
15. ethical (adj) - relating to principles of right and wrong; morally correct
= moral, principled
≠ unethical, immoral
16. discreet (adj) - careful and tactful in one’s actions or speech to avoid causing offense
= cautious, tactful
≠ indiscreet, careless
17. grudging (adj) - done or given reluctantly, often with resentment
= reluctant, begrudging
≠ willing, enthusiastic
18. pertinent (adj) - directly relevant or appropriate to a particular matter
= relevant, applicable
≠ irrelevant, inapplicable
19. impertinent (adj) - rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is irrelevant to the
situation
= rude, insolent
≠ polite, respectful
20. ill-mannered (adj) - behaving rudely or inappropriately in social situations
= rude, discourteous
≠ polite, courteous
21. inapposite (adj) - not relevant or suitable to the context
= irrelevant, inappropriate
≠ relevant, appropriate
22. snare (n) - a trap or situation that is difficult to escape and often enticing
= trap, entanglement
≠ escape, freedom
23. resounding (adj) - very impressive, emphatic, or loud, often in a metaphorical sense
= emphatic, striking
≠ faint, subdued
24. with hindsight (phrase) - with the benefit of looking back and understanding past events
= in retrospect, looking back
≠ in foresight, proactively
25. make a prediction about (phrase) - to forecast or estimate what will happen in the
future
= predict, forecast
≠ recount, describe
26. horses in the table (phrase) - (likely a typo; assuming “holes in the table”) - not a
standard idiom; possibly implying instability or flaws
= (no synonyms due to unclear term)
≠ (no antonyms due to unclear term)
27. fish in the sea (phrase) - referring to many available options or opportunities, especially
in relationships
= plenty of options, many possibilities
≠ limited choices, scarcity
28. sullen (adj) - bad-tempered, sulky, or gloomy in demeanor
= moody, morose
≠ cheerful, sociable
29. excitable (adj) - easily aroused to strong emotion or enthusiasm
= enthusiastic, volatile
≠ calm, composed
30. dislodge (v) - to forcefully remove something or someone from a fixed position
= remove, displace
≠ secure, fix
31. pauper (n) - a person who is extremely poor and destitute
= beggar, indigent
≠ wealthy person, tycoon
32. depauperate (adj) - impoverished or lacking resources; biologically, having reduced
diversity
= impoverished, diminished
≠ enriched, abundant
33. foolhardy (adj) - recklessly bold or rash, taking unnecessary risks
= reckless, rash
≠ cautious, prudent
34. over-mannered (adj) - excessively formal or polite to the point of being unnatural
= exaggerated, affected
≠ natural, unaffected
35. under-mannered (adj) - lacking proper manners or politeness
= rude, discourteous
≠ polite, well-mannered
36. go about something (v) - to start or continue doing something, often in a particular way
= undertake, approach
≠ abandon, neglect
37. come in for (v) - to receive or encounter something, often criticism or blame
= receive, encounter
≠ avoid, escape
38. drag on (v) - to continue for too long in a tedious or boring way
= prolong, linger
≠ hasten, conclude
39. without a hitch (phrase) - smoothly, without any problems or difficulties
= flawlessly, seamlessly
≠ problematically, with difficulty
40. scrap (v) - to discard or abandon something as useless
= discard, abandon
≠ retain, preserve
41. admonish (v) - to warn or reprimand someone firmly but kindly
= reprimand, caution
≠ praise, commend
42. in the red (phrase) - in debt or financial loss
= in debt, overdrawn
≠ in the black, solvent
43. in the black (phrase) - financially solvent or profitable
= solvent, profitable
≠ in the red, in debt
44. abridgement (n) - the act of shortening something, such as a text, or the shortened
version
= reduction, condensation
≠ expansion, elaboration
45. heap/pour scorn on (phrase) - to criticize or mock something harshly
= ridicule, deride
≠ praise, commend
46. bereft of something (adj) - completely lacking or deprived of something
= deprived, devoid
≠ endowed, full
47. a clean bill of health (phrase) - confirmation that someone is healthy or something is in
good condition
= clearance, approval
≠ condemnation, disapproval
48. fit/fill the bill (phrase) - to be exactly what is needed or suitable for a purpose
= suit, satisfy
≠ fail, mismatch
49. put aside (v) - to save or reserve something for later use
= save, reserve
≠ spend, use
50. see pink elephants (phrase) - to experience hallucinations, often due to intoxication
= hallucinate, fantasize
≠ perceive clearly, be sober
51. be so good as to do (phrase) - a polite way of requesting someone to do something
= kindly do, please do
≠ refuse, ignore
52. as plain as the nose on one’s face (phrase) - extremely obvious or clear
= obvious, evident
≠ obscure, unclear
53. know something/somebody like the back of one’s hand (phrase) - to be extremely
familiar with something or someone
= know thoroughly, be well-acquainted
≠ be unfamiliar, be ignorant
54. something be on the tip of one’s tongue (phrase) - to be almost able to recall something
but not quite
= nearly recall, almost remember
≠ forget completely, know clearly
55. go bust (v) - to become bankrupt or financially ruined
= go bankrupt, collapse
≠ prosper, succeed
56. further afield (phrase) - at a greater distance, often geographically or conceptually
= farther away, more distant
≠ nearby, close
57. proactive (adj) - taking initiative to control or shape a situation rather than reacting to it
= initiative-taking, forward-thinking
≠ reactive, passive
58. in that (phrase) - because; for the reason that
= because, since
≠ despite, although
59. regardless of (phrase) - without considering or being affected by something
= irrespective of, no matter
≠ dependent on, considering
60. give off (v) - to emit or release something, such as a smell or signal
= emit, release
≠ absorb, retain
61. galling (adj) - causing annoyance or anger because of perceived unfairness
= irritating, infuriating
≠ pleasing, satisfying
62. blazing (adj) - intensely emotional, especially angry or passionate
= fiery, passionate
≠ calm, subdued
63. decency (n) - behavior that is morally proper or socially acceptable
= propriety, courtesy
≠ indecency, rudeness
64. cutting-edge (adj) - highly advanced, innovative, or at the forefront of progress
= innovative, advanced
≠ outdated, obsolete
65. realm (n) - a specific field, area, or domain of activity or expertise
= domain, sphere
≠ void, absence
66. unravel (v) - to disentangle or resolve something complex; or to come apart
= resolve, untangle
≠ complicate, entangle
67. peripheral (adj) - not central or of secondary importance; on the edge
= marginal, secondary
≠ central, primary
68. adjacent (adj) - next to or very close to something else
= neighboring, nearby
≠ distant, far
69. transferable (adj) - able to be moved, used, or applied in a different context or area
= movable, applicable
≠ fixed, restricted
1. bear dividens : mang lại kết quả tốt đẹp
2. Undergo
3. Push ahead : tiếp tục 1 kế hoạch
4. Standout :nổi bật
5. Compelling :hấp dẫn
6. Rehearse
7. Resonate with motion : chạm tới cảm xúc người xem
8. Resonate with sth : be full of
9. Align with : phù hợp với
10. Ignite = start
11. With intent to do : với ý địh
12. Phising : hành dộng lừa gạt
13. Legitimate = legal
14. On behalf of : present for
15. Abusive : ngược đãi
16. Excess : thặng dư
17. Precision : độ chính xác
18. Redeem = compensate
19. Reimburse : pay back money to sb
20. Endorse : ủng hộ
21. Allocate : phân bổ thời gian
22. Designate : bổ nhiệm chức vụ
23. Take setbacks in strike : giải quyết vấn đề 1 cách bifh tĩnh
24. Take risks : chaasp nhận rủi ro
25.