VOCABULARY - READING
DEADLINE:
Số Thứ Vocabulary Short Meaning Example
Tự (Synonym)
1 Inanimate Lifeless The inanimate statues in the museum stood
silently for centuries.
2 Particle Speck A particle of dust floated in the sunlight, barely
visible to the eye.
3 Remain (noun) Remnant The remains of the ancient village provided
clues about its people.
4 Conflict Dispute The conflict between the researchers delayed
the project’s progress.
5 Unearthed Uncovered Archaeologists unearthed a 2,000-year-old tool
during the excavation.
6 Hands-on Practical Her hands-on approach to teaching made
science fun for students.
7 Blossom Flourish With mentorship, her career began to blossom
in the field of anthropology.
8 Anthropology Cultural Study Anthropology helps us understand the
traditions of ancient societies.
9 Ruins Wreckage The ruins of the castle attracted tourists from
around the world.
10 Ingenuity Creativity His ingenuity led to a new method for dating
ancient artifacts.
11 Disproved Refuted New evidence disproved the theory that the site
was abandoned.
12 Hindrance Obstacle Rain was a hindrance to the team’s efforts to
excavate the site.
13 Franticness Haste The franticness of the office during deadlines
stressed everyone out.
14 Tempo Pace The fast tempo of the workplace left little time
for breaks.
15 Executives Managers The executives met to discuss strategies for
reducing employee stress.
16 Frenzied Chaotic The frenzied rush to meet the project deadline
caused many errors.
17 Consecutive Sequential She worked three consecutive late nights to
finish the report.
18 Reassess Reevaluate The team paused to reassess their priorities
after missing a deadline.
19 Confined Restricted Feeling confined in her small office, she
requested a larger workspace.
20 Thrive on Prosper He seemed to thrive on the excitement of
high-pressure situations.
21 Stimulation Excitement The job provided enough stimulation to keep her
engaged daily.
22 Cumulative Increasing The cumulative effect of stress led to burnout
among the staff.
23 Proficient Skilled She became proficient in managing her time
after years of practice.
24 Debunks Discredits The study debunks the idea that working longer
hours boosts productivity.
25 Overcommitting Overloading Overcommitting to multiple projects left her
exhausted and overwhelmed.
26 Hard-wired Innate Her hard-wired ability to stay calm helped her
navigate crises.
27 Alteration Change A small alteration to the schedule reduced the
team’s stress levels.
Vocabulary Practice Set
Part 1: Radiocarbon Dating - The Profile of Nancy Athfield
1. Inanimate Definitions:
2. Particle A. The study of human societies and cultures
3. Remain (noun) B. A minute portion of matter
4. Conflict C. Something that interferes or obstructs
5. Unearthed progress
6. Hands-on D. To flourish or develop successfully
7. Blossom E. Practical, direct involvement in an activity
8. Anthropology F. Discovered or dug up from the ground
9. Ruins G. A disagreement or clash between ideas or
10.Ingenuity interests
11.Disproved H. The remains of a structure or civilization
12.Hindrance I. Objects that lack life or movement
J. Cleverness or inventiveness
K. Something left after other parts have been
taken away
L. Shown to be false
Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences
Use the words from the list to complete the sentences.
1. The __________ objects found at the site included pottery and tools, offering clues about
ancient life.
2. A tiny __________ of charcoal was used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of
the artifact.
3. The __________ of the ancient city were carefully excavated to preserve their historical
value.
4. Nancy Athfield’s __________ approach allowed her to actively participate in lab
experiments.
5. The discovery of new evidence __________ earlier theories about the civilization’s
timeline.
Part 2: Stress of Workplace
1. Franticness Definitions:
2. Tempo A. Wildly excited or active
3. Executives B. To succeed or grow well because of
4. Frenzied something
5. Consecutive C. Increasing by successive additions
6. Reassess D. A state of wild or hurried activity
7. Confined E. The rate or speed of activity
8. Thrive on F. Restricted or limited in space
9. Stimulation G. To evaluate or review again
10.Cumulative H. People who manage or direct an
11.Proficient organization
12.Debunks I. Taking on too many tasks or responsibilities
13.Overcommitting J. Following one after another without
14.Hard-wired interruption
15.Alteration K. Skilled or competent in doing something
L. An action or thing that encourages activity
M. Genetically or instinctively determined
N. A change or modification
O. Exposes as false or exaggerated
Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences
Use the words from the list to complete the sentences.
1. The __________ pace of the workplace left employees feeling overwhelmed.
2. After several __________ late nights, the team needed a break to recover.
3. She was __________ in managing stress, which helped her stay calm under pressure.
4. The new study __________ the myth that multitasking always improves productivity.
5. Some people __________ high-pressure environments, finding them motivating.
