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cathedrals
The city is known for its magnificent cathedrals.
with which the bishop is officially associated
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the principal church of a diocese
plummet
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fall or drop straight down at high speed
Stock prices plummeted after the announcement.
stroll
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walk in a leisurely way
They took a stroll along the beach.
impractical
bắt đầu học
not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic
The plan was impractical and too expensive.
dwindling
bắt đầu học
gradually diminishing in size
The dwindling resources caused concern.
coquettish
bắt đầu học
behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious
She gave him a coquettish smile.
conservancy
bắt đầu học
an organization concerned with the preservation of natural resources
The land was protected by a nature conservancy.
cohort
bắt đầu học
a group of people with a shared characteristic
The study examined a cohort of students.
expend
bắt đầu học
spend or use up (a resource such as money or energy)
They expended a lot of effort on the project.
treatise
bắt đầu học
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
He wrote a treatise on economics.
rage
bắt đầu học
violent uncontrollable anger
He was filled with rage.
stellar
bắt đầu học
exceptionally good; outstanding
She gave a stellar performance.
conduit
bắt đầu học
a channel for conveying water or other fluid; a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
The river served as a conduit for trade.
entrepreneurs
bắt đầu học
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
The city attracts many young entrepreneurs.
reams
bắt đầu học
a large quantity of something
He wrote reams of notes.
horrific
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causing or showing great horror
The accident was horrific.
tranquility
bắt đầu học
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
deterrence
bắt đầu học
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrence.
venom
bắt đầu học
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes
The snake's venom is deadly.
willow
bắt đầu học
a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves and bears catkins
They sat under a willow tree.
recouping
bắt đầu học
regain (something lost or expended)
The company is recouping its losses.
mosaic
bắt đầu học
a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material
analyse
especially information)
bắt đầu học
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something
They analyzed the data.
typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
discipline
The school has strict discipline.
using punishment to correct disobedience
bắt đầu học
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
concise
bắt đầu học
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
He gave a concise summary.
cope
bắt đầu học
deal effectively with something difficult
She learned to cope with stress.
detrimental
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tending to cause harm
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
engage
bắt đầu học
occupy
The speaker engaged the audience.
critical
bắt đầu học
expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments
He was critical of the government.
adapt
bắt đầu học
become adjusted to new conditions
Animals adapt to their environment.
concerns
bắt đầu học
worry or anxiety
They expressed concerns about the plan.
consistent
bắt đầu học
acting or done in the same way over time
His work is always consistent.
discourse
bắt đầu học
written or spoken communication or debate
The conference featured a discourse on climate change.
dynamic
activity
bắt đầu học
characterized by constant change
The city has a dynamic economy.
or progress
community
bắt đầu học
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
The local community supported the project.
vital
bắt đầu học
absolutely necessary or important; essential
Water is vital for survival.
strength
bắt đầu học
the quality or state of being strong
He demonstrated great strength.
context
bắt đầu học
the circumstances that form the setting for an event
daunting
bắt đầu học
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
The task seemed daunting.
devoted
bắt đầu học
giving one's time or resources to something
She is devoted to her family.
interaction
bắt đầu học
reciprocal action or influence
There was little interaction between them.
comprehensive
bắt đầu học
complete and including everything that is necessary
The report was comprehensive.
collaborative
bắt đầu học
involving or done by two or more people or organizations working together
It was a collaborative effort.
catastrophic
bắt đầu học
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering
The earthquake was catastrophic.
decade
bắt đầu học
a period of ten years
The last decade has seen many changes.
accuracy
bắt đầu học
the quality or state of being correct or precise
The accuracy of the data was questioned.
active
bắt đầu học
engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits
He leads an active lifestyle.
influx
bắt đầu học
an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
The city saw an influx of tourists.
evaporation
bắt đầu học
the process of turning from liquid into vapor
Evaporation cools the skin.
distortion
bắt đầu học
the action of distorting or the state of being distorted
The photograph showed a distortion of reality.
vary
or nature from something else of the same general class
amount
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differ in size
degree
anxiety
nervousness
bắt đầu học
a feeling of worry
She felt anxiety before the exam.
or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
einstein
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Albert Einstein
Einstein's theories revolutionized physics.
emerges
bắt đầu học
become apparent
New ideas emerge from research.
contain
bắt đầu học
have or hold (something) within
The box contains books.
triumph
bắt đầu học
a great victory or achievement
The team's triumph was celebrated.
allure
bắt đầu học
the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
The allure of the city drew her in.
core
bắt đầu học
the central or most important part of something
The core of the problem is funding.
equitable
bắt đầu học
fair and impartial
They sought an equitable solution.
conviction
bắt đầu học
a firmly held belief or opinion
He had a strong conviction about justice.
unravel
bắt đầu học
investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)
They tried to unravel the mystery.
coastal
bắt đầu học
relating to or situated on a coast
Coastal towns are vulnerable to storms.
wisdom
bắt đầu học
the quality of having experience
She spoke with wisdom.
vivid
bắt đầu học
producing powerful feelings or strong
He had a vivid memory of the event.
consumers
bắt đầu học
a person who purchases goods and services for personal use
Consumers are demanding better products.
advent
bắt đầu học
the arrival of something
The advent of technology changed society.
compelling
bắt đầu học
evoking interest
The evidence was compelling.
theories
Scientists develop theories to explain phenomena.
especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained
bắt đầu học
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
analysis
bắt đầu học
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
The analysis of the data revealed trends.
capacity
000.
bắt đầu học
the maximum amount that something can contain
The stadium has a capacity of 50
pursue
bắt đầu học
follow or chase (someone or something) persistently
She decided to pursue her dreams.
curious
bắt đầu học
eager to know or learn something
Children are naturally curious.
disproportionate
bắt đầu học
too large or too small in comparison with something else
The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
coveted
bắt đầu học
greatly desired or envied
The award was highly coveted.
rigorous
bắt đầu học
extremely thorough and careful
They conducted a rigorous investigation.
induce
bắt đầu học
succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something
The advertisement tried to induce people to buy the product.
instinct
bắt đầu học
an innate (typically fixed) pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli
Animals have a survival instinct.
destruction
bắt đầu học
the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
The fire caused widespread destruction.
hatch
bắt đầu học
emerge from an egg
The birds hatch in the spring.
strain
bắt đầu học
force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
He strained his back lifting the box.
existed
bắt đầu học
have being; have objective reality or being
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
conference
bắt đầu học
a formal meeting of people with a shared interest
She attended a scientific conference.
acquire
bắt đầu học
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself
She acquired new skills.
explosive
bắt đầu học
able or likely to cause an explosion
The situation was explosive.
prominent
bắt đầu học
important; famous
He is a prominent figure in the community.
abundant
bắt đầu học
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
There is an abundant supply of water.
enormous
quantity
bắt đầu học
very large in size
The building is enormous.
or extent
cutlery
forks
bắt đầu học
knives
They set the table with cutlery.
and spoons used for eating or serving food
contaminating
bắt đầu học
make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance
Pollution is contaminating the water.
disability
senses
bắt đầu học
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements
He has a physical disability.
or activities
cholesterol
bắt đầu học
a compound of sterol type found in most body tissues
High cholesterol can lead to health problems.
exploit
bắt đầu học
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
They exploited the natural resources.
bursaries
bắt đầu học
a grant or payment made to support a student's education
She received a bursary to attend university.
pollen
bắt đầu học
a fine powdery substance
to which pollen is transported by the wind
essentially
they agreed on the plan.
bắt đầu học
basically; fundamentally
Essentially
element
Honesty is an essential element of trust.
especially one that is essential or characteristic
bắt đầu học
a part or aspect of something
scarce
bắt đầu học
insufficient for the demand
Water is scarce in the desert.
tectonic
bắt đầu học
relating to the structure of the earth's crust and its large-scale movements
Tectonic plates cause earthquakes.
exaggeration
bắt đầu học
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
His story was full of exaggeration.
anchor
bắt đầu học
moor (a vessel) to the sea bottom
The ship dropped anchor.
diverged
especially a main one
bắt đầu học
separate from another route
The paths diverged in the forest.
and go in a different direction
downsized
bắt đầu học
reduce in size
The company downsized its workforce.
plausible
bắt đầu học
seeming reasonable or probable
His explanation was plausible.
elite
bắt đầu học
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
The elite athletes competed.
imminent
bắt đầu học
about to happen
Danger is imminent.
enterprise
bắt đầu học
a business or company
He started his own enterprise.
champion
bắt đầu học
a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition
He is the champion of the tournament.
democracy
bắt đầu học
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
Democracy values freedom of speech.
castle
and often a moat
battlements
bắt đầu học
a large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls
towers
nuisance
bắt đầu học
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
I hope you're not going to make a nuisance of yourself
truant
bắt đầu học
a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation
He was truant from school.
console
bắt đầu học
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment
She tried to console her friend.
borrow
bắt đầu học
take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it
Can I borrow your pen?
dominated
bắt đầu học
have power and influence over
The team dominated the game.
alley
bắt đầu học
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
They walked down the alley.
epidemics
bắt đầu học
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
Epidemics can spread quickly.
dowdy
bắt đầu học
unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman or her clothes)
She wore dowdy clothes.
crude
bắt đầu học
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Crude oil is processed into gasoline.
splurged
bắt đầu học
spend money freely or extravagantly
They splurged on a vacation.
rivals
bắt đầu học
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
The two companies are rivals.
feather
bắt đầu học
any one of the light growths that make up the plumage of a bird
The bird had colorful feathers.
culturomics
bắt đầu học
the quantitative analysis of cultural trends using digital records such as digitized books
Culturomics studies cultural trends.
extraneous
bắt đầu học
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
Extraneous details were removed.
disarming
bắt đầu học
having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility
His disarming smile put her at ease.
facetious
bắt đầu học
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
His facetious remarks were inappropriate.
elicited
bắt đầu học
evoke or draw out (a response
Her question elicited a response.
gaps
bắt đầu học
a break or hole in an object or between two objects
There were gaps in the fence.
encroachment
bắt đầu học
intrusion on a person's territory
The encroachment of the city threatened the wildlife.
exclude
bắt đầu học
deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place
They excluded him from the meeting.
rotunda
bắt đầu học
a round building or room
The building had a grand rotunda.
affection
bắt đầu học
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
She had a deep affection for her family.
unadorned
bắt đầu học
not decorated; plain
The room was unadorned.
delegate
bắt đầu học
a person sent or authorized to represent others
She was a delegate at the conference.
plight
difficult
bắt đầu học
a dangerous
The plight of the refugees was dire.
or otherwise unfortunate situation
dispersal
bắt đầu học
the action or process of distributing or spreading things or people over a wide area
The dispersal of seeds is essential for plant growth.
curator
bắt đầu học
a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection
The museum curator organized the exhibition.
beaver
bắt đầu học
a large semiaquatic broad-tailed rodent that is native to North America and northern Eurasia. It is noted for its habit of gnawing through tree trunks to fell the trees in order to feed on the bark and build dams.
torn
bắt đầu học
pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force
The flag was torn by the wind.
adjacent
bắt đầu học
next to or adjoining something else
The park is adjacent to the school.
salvage
bắt đầu học
rescue (goods or property) from a fire
They tried to salvage the ship.
conceived
bắt đầu học
form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind
He conceived the idea for the project.
accused
bắt đầu học
a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime
The accused stood trial.
jury
bắt đầu học
a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
The jury deliberated the case.
constructive
bắt đầu học
serving a useful purpose; tending to build up
They offered constructive criticism.
beyond
bắt đầu học
at or to the further side of
The mountains lie beyond the valley.
consequences
bắt đầu học
a result or effect of an action or condition
Consider the consequences of your actions.
account
bắt đầu học
a report or description of an event or experience
He gave an account of the accident.
guilt
bắt đầu học
the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime
He felt guilt for his mistake.
gentle
bắt đầu học
having or showing a mild
She has a gentle nature. correlation
academic
bắt đầu học
relating to education and scholarship
She has a strong academic background.
genres
bắt đầu học
a category of artistic composition
equipment
bắt đầu học
the necessary items for a particular purpose
The team used specialized equipment.
credibility
bắt đầu học
the quality of being trusted and believed in
The witness's credibility was questioned.
according
it will rain.
bắt đầu học
as stated by or in
According to the report
decline
bắt đầu học
become smaller
The population is in decline.
communicate
news
bắt đầu học
share or exchange information
They communicate regularly.
or ideas
garnered
bắt đầu học
gather or collect (something
The project garnered support.
course
bắt đầu học
a series of lectures or lessons about a particular subject
She took a course in history.
elusive
bắt đầu học
difficult to find
Success can be elusive.
indicate
bắt đầu học
point out; show
The signs indicate a storm is coming.
cited
bắt đầu học
quote (a passage
critics
bắt đầu học
a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
Critics reviewed the film.
confidence
bắt đầu học
the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something
She spoke with confidence.
ethical
bắt đầu học
relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
The company has ethical guidelines.
bias
bắt đầu học
prejudice in favor of or against one thing
sculpture
The museum displayed ancient sculptures.
especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
bắt đầu học
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms
eventually
Eventually
especially after a long delay or series of problems
bắt đầu học
in the end
they reached their destination.
encompasses
bắt đầu học
include comprehensively (something)
The program encompasses various activities.
culinary
bắt đầu học
of or relating to cooking or kitchens
She has culinary skills.
contract
or tenancy
especially one concerning employment
bắt đầu học
a written or spoken agreement
that is intended to be enforceable by law
sales
spike
bắt đầu học
a sharp rise in the magnitude or concentration of something
There was a spike in sales.
prior
bắt đầu học
existing or coming before in time
He had prior experience.
complexity
bắt đầu học
the state or quality of being intricate or complicated
The complexity of the system made it hard to understand.
notable
bắt đầu học
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
He is a notable author.
surge
bắt đầu học
a sudden powerful forward or upward movement
There was a surge of excitement.
desirable
bắt đầu học
wished for as being attractive
The job offer was desirable.
cattle
bắt đầu học
large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs
The farmer raised cattle.
emphasis
bắt đầu học
special importance
The emphasis was on safety.
bravery
bắt đầu học
courageous behavior or character
His bravery was admired.
integral
bắt đầu học
necessary to make a whole; essential or fundamental
The team is an integral part of the company.
succumbed
bắt đầu học
give way to superior force; yield
He succumbed to the pressure.
internship
sometimes without pay
bắt đầu học
the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization
She completed an internship at the hospital.
in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification
boon
bắt đầu học
a thing that is helpful or beneficial
The new road was a boon to the town.
literature
bắt đầu học
written works
She studied English literature.
criticism
bắt đầu học
the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
He received criticism for his work.
define
bắt đầu học
give the meaning of (a word or phrase)
Define the term 'photosynthesis'.
scrutiny
bắt đầu học
critical observation or examination
The plan came under close scrutiny.
crust
bắt đầu học
the tough outer part of bread
The pizza had a crispy crust.
dealt
bắt đầu học
distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round
She dealt the cards.
cacophony
bắt đầu học
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
There was a cacophony of noises.
invisible
bắt đầu học
unable to be seen; not visible
The air is invisible.
director
bắt đầu học
a person in charge of an activity or unit in an organization
The film director gave instructions.
thesis
She wrote a thesis on climate change.
written by a candidate for a university degree
bắt đầu học
a long essay or dissertation involving personal research
sequence
bắt đầu học
a particular order in which related events
The events happened in sequence.
canal
bắt đầu học
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to irrigate land
The canal was used for transportation.
chunk
bắt đầu học
a thick, solid piece of something.
He ate a chunk of cheese.
hypothesis
bắt đầu học
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
They tested the hypothesis.
delegates
bắt đầu học
a person sent or authorized to represent others
The delegates discussed the issue.
compulsory
bắt đầu học
required by law or rules; obligatory
Education is compulsory for children.
decisive
bắt đầu học
settling an issue; producing a definite result
He made a decisive move.
cumbersome
bắt đầu học
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient
The equipment was cumbersome.
relic
bắt đầu học
an object surviving from an earlier time
The museum displayed ancient relics.
transit
bắt đầu học
the carrying of people or goods or the state of being carried from one place to another
The goods were in transit.
acquisition
bắt đầu học
an asset or object bought or obtained
The museum made a new acquisition.
resented
bắt đầu học
feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance
She resented his comments.
truants
bắt đầu học
a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation
The teachers dealt with the truants.
supreme
bắt đầu học
highest in authority or rank
The supreme court made the ruling.
upright
bắt đầu học
vertical; erect
She sat upright.
comfortable
bắt đầu học
providing or giving physical ease and relaxation
The chair was comfortable.
verse
bắt đầu học
writing arranged with a metrical rhythm
The poem was written in verse.
rehabilitate
bắt đầu học
restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment
They worked to rehabilitate the patients.
clusters
bắt đầu học
a group of things of the same kind that occur close together
There were clusters of stars in the sky.
beaks
bắt đầu học
a bird's horny projecting jaws; a bill
The birds had sharp beaks.
treadmill
bắt đầu học
a device used for walking or running while staying in one place
He ran on the treadmill.
persuade
bắt đầu học
induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
They tried to persuade him to join.
imitate
bắt đầu học
follow or copy (a person or their style or manner)
Children imitate their parents.
speculate
bắt đầu học
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
They speculated about the future.
beast
The lion is a beast.
especially a large or dangerous four-footed one
bắt đầu học
an animal
stake
bắt đầu học
a strong post driven into the ground
They drove a stake into the ground.
tendency
bắt đầu học
an inclination or predisposition toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
He has a tendency to procrastinate.
criticisms
bắt đầu học
the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
They addressed the criticisms.
preliminary
bắt đầu học
denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
They conducted preliminary tests.
eccentric
bắt đầu học
unconventional and slightly strange
He was an eccentric character.
verdict
bắt đầu học
a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
The jury delivered the verdict.
drill
He used a drill to make a hole.
used for making holes
bắt đầu học
a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel
dissipated
bắt đầu học
disperse or scatter
The fog dissipated.
adamant
bắt đầu học
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
She was adamant about her decision.
delegation
bắt đầu học
a body of delegates or representatives; a group or team
The delegation arrived for the conference.
aisles
bắt đầu học
a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater
They walked down the aisles.
cosmology
bắt đầu học
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Cosmology studies the universe.
denouement
bắt đầu học
the final part of a play
absolute
bắt đầu học
not qualified or diminished in any way; total
He has absolute power.
destroyed
bắt đầu học
end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
The fire destroyed the building.
hunting
bắt đầu học
the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or game for food
They went hunting in the forest.
nuances
bắt đầu học
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning
He understood the nuances of the language.
expressive
bắt đầu học
effectively conveying thought or feeling
Her eyes were expressive.
death
bắt đầu học
the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism
The death of her father was a sad event.
empirical
concerned with
bắt đầu học
based on
The study used empirical data.
or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
cognitive
bắt đầu học
relating to cognition; involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking
Cognitive development is essential for learning.
adverse
bắt đầu học
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight.
domain
bắt đầu học
an area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government
The national park is in the public domain.
accessible
bắt đầu học
able to be reached or entered
The museum is accessible to everyone.
creativity
bắt đầu học
the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness
Creativity is essential for innovation.

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