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TỪ VỰNG NÂNG CAO. ACADEMIC WORD LIST. TỪ COXHEAD. ACADEMIC WORDS IELTS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Academic Word List words (Coxhead, 2000)447 words abandon forsake, leave behind EXAMPLE SENTENCE: As people abandon desktop computers for mobile ones, existing tech companies’ business models are being upended and new companies are blooming —New York Times (Jan 7, 2013) abstract existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The other group wrote in a more abstract, evaluative way, prompted by questions such as “Why did the event happen? —Scientific American (Dec 28, 2012) access the right to enter EXAMPLE SENTENCE: But one reason may be, paradoxically, greater access to health insurance —Reuters (Jan 7, 2013) accommodate have room for; hold without crowding EXAMPLE SENTENCE: City clerks' offices around Maine scheduled extra office hours to accommodate same-sex couples rushing to wed —Reuters (Dec 29, 2012) accompany go or travel along with EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Mr Obama demands that any spending cuts be accompanied by revenue increases —New York Times (Jan 6, 2013) accumulate get or gather together EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Business would still be left with record reserves, much higher than those accumulated in earlier recessions —The Guardian (Jan 2, 2013) acknowledge declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Acknowledging differences in work style enables leaders to structure interactions better —Washington Post (Jan 5, 2013) acquire come into the possession of something concrete or abstract EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Al Jazeera has acquired Current TV, the cable television network founded by former US Vice President Al Gore —BBC (Jan 5, 2013) adapt make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Japanese officials said adapting overseas technologies presented a particular challenge —New York Times (Jan 7, 2013) 10 adequate having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Better said it had injected significant funds into the business "without adequate returns" —The Guardian (Jan 4, 2013) 11 adjust alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The managers typically adjust their holdings based on algorithms and charts tracking trends in global markets —Wall Street Journal (Jan 6, 2013) 12 advocate speak, plead, or argue in favor of EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He was probably best known for his work on heart disease, advocating prevention through exercise and diet, particularly foods low in animal fat and sodium —New York Times (Jan 6, 2013) 13 affect have an effect upon EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Would adding this data to someone's medical record affect health insurance rates? —Slate (Jan 7, 2013) 14 aggregate a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Using data from Twitter covering 60,000 trips, aggregated within a ten mile radius, Fischer created this map of Europe's transport network —The Guardian (Nov 22, 2012) 15 allocate distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He said the funds will move money from cash equivalents, allocating it to infrastructure projects as needed —Reuters (Dec 13, 2012) 16 alter cause to change; make different; cause a transformation EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Yet scientists have struggled to understand whether climate change is altering that cycle —Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013) 17 ambiguous having more than one possible meaning EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The fourth is currently classified as probable case and his infection status may remainambiguous —Scientific American (Dec 5, 2012) 18 analogy drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect EXAMPLE SENTENCE: While both air travel and pipelines are safer than their road alternatives, the analogy only extends so far —Scientific American (Nov 16, 2012) 19 annual occurring or payable every year EXAMPLE SENTENCE: What are the annual sales of electric vehicles in India? —Forbes (Jan 7, 2013) 20 anticipate regard something as probable or likely EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “We anticipate some potential short-term disruption,” Mr Morton said, “but no significant long-term implications.” —New York Times (Jan 6, 2013) 21 apparent clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The report of Rain's apparent romance with popular South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee, 32, broke in local media on Tuesday —BBC (Jan 2, 2013) 22 append fix to; attach EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The hashtag has been appended to quite a few approving tweets —The Guardian (Jun 20, 2012) 23 appreciate be fully aware of; realize fully EXAMPLE SENTENCE: There are, of course, plenty of things to appreciate about Downton —Time (Jan 4, 2013) 24 approach ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He said a better understanding of the links between high blood pressure and dementia could be crucial for developing new treatments or approaches to prevention —BBC (Jan 7, 2013) 25 appropriate suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Mr Frederick said “that kind of legal strategy is perfectly appropriate.” —New York Times (Jan 7, 2013) 26 approximate judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Food technology means they aren't bad these days, but they're only going to approximate the real thing —The Guardian (Jul 12, 2012) 27 arbitrary based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice EXAMPLE SENTENCE: His works are often intentionally placed in unglamorous, arbitrary surroundings like abandoned buildings, far from the sleek world of urban galleries —New York Times (Dec 5, 2012) 28 aspect a characteristic to be considered EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He will oversee all aspects of marketing for the company, including advertising, brand management, social media, and communications, LivingSocial said on Tuesday —Reuters (Jan 8, 2013) 29 assess evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Another complexity: most studies assess maternal drinking through interviews, and pregnant women might lie about or underestimate their consumption out of embarrassment or shame —Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013) 30 assign select something or someone for a specific purpose EXAMPLE SENTENCE: A larger staff has been assigned to the school, she said, including mental health professionals —New York Times (Jan 3, 2013) 31 assume take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The market, it is generally assumed, will eventually drive up wages —New York Times (Dec 30, 2012) 32 attach be attached; be in contact with EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “Indonesians are religious people, they are very much attached to their religious teachings, their religious values,” he said —New York Times (Jan 6, 2013) 33 attain to gain with effort EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He joined the Army near the end of and attained the rank of staff sergeant, remaining in the United States —New York Times (Oct 12, 2012) 34 attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Ms Ora attributes much of her fashion education to her surroundings —New York Times (Jan 9, 2013) 35 authority the power or right to give orders or make decisions EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Soccer authorities have been helping those banned with getting back on their feet and finding a way back into society —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 36 behalf as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of") EXAMPLE SENTENCE: 395 scope an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet" EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The credit can also apply to a wide scope of industries — not just manufacturing, but computer software, architects, engineers, and food processing firms 396 section one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The Journal is planning a full page of excerpts in its Leisure & Arts section on Wednesday —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 397 sector a particular aspect of life or activity EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The China corporate sector has been battling falling profits —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 398 secure free from danger or risk EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Register online well in advance to secure a spot at your preferred test site —New York Times (Jan 10, 2013) 399 sequence a following of one thing after another in time EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “We built five separate set pieces to shoot different parts of the sequence,” Mr Hennah said —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 400 series similar things placed in order or happening one after another EXAMPLE SENTENCE: But laying out a series of possible routes would allow readers to make an educated choice —New York Times (Jan 12, 2013) 401 shift move very slightly EXAMPLE SENTENCE: While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over time, the basic categories persist —New York Times (Jan 10, 2013) 402 significant important in effect or meaning EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "To go this far without significant problems after the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression is remarkable," Mr Griffith said —New York Times (Jan 9, 2013) 403 simulate reproduce someone's behavior or looks EXAMPLE SENTENCE: They reported the results of the simulated audio invasion online on Wednesday in Biology Letters —New York Times (Jun 7, 2012) 404 so-called doubtful or suspect EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Better still, he said, are so-called unconstrained bond funds whose managers have great flexibility in how they invest —New York Times (Jan 12, 2013) 405 source the place where something begins, where it springs into being EXAMPLE SENTENCE: According to a reliable source, “Baseball has ruled on it —Washington Post (Dec 14, 2012) 406 specific (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue use e-mail to target specific audiences, but older shoppers still must sift through clothes and accessories for all ages —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 407 specify be specific about EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The sentence mentioning the alternate swearing-in does not specify a date, and government officials have said that means Mr Chávez can be sworn in later —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 408 sphere a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center EXAMPLE SENTENCE: After surviving the collapse of the twin towers, the battered sphere was moved to Battery Park —New York Times (Oct 17, 2012) 409 stable resistant to change of position or condition EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Mr Abrams said rental companies preferred to keep prices stable and spend their energy on trying to gain market share —New York Times (Jan 7, 2013) 410 statistic a datum that can be represented numerically EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In recent years, a growing number of high schools have stopped providing class rankings to colleges, raising questions about the value of the statistic 411 status a state at a particular time EXAMPLE SENTENCE: But he has made no mention of addressing North Korea’s status as one of the world’s least wired nations —New York Times (Jan 10, 2013) 412 straightforward pointed directly ahead EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "We are always looking for sophisticated and straightforward dishes to add to our tailgate menu," Jackson wrote —New York Times (Nov 16, 2012) 413 strategy an elaborate and systematic plan of action EXAMPLE SENTENCE: But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 414 stress difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension EXAMPLE SENTENCE: An estimated 75 to 90 percent of all doctors' visits are related to stress —US News (Jan 8, 2013) 415 structure the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed, raising concerns about thestructure’s integrity —New York Times (Jan 1, 2013) 416 style a particular kind (as to appearance) EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata In the authentic version of this frittata there is a lot more olive oil, as well as chopped hard-boiled eggs —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 417 submit hand over formally EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Litigation often waits until after claims are submitted, evaluated and adjusted, said Lon Berk, partner at Hunton & Williams —Wall Street Journal (Dec 27, 2012) 418 subordinate lower in rank or importance EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Being a United States Marine means showing no weakness, no pain, especially to yoursubordinates —New York Times (Jun 22, 2012) 419 subsequent following in time or order EXAMPLE SENTENCE: But nothing in Mr Sullivan’s universe is random, and subsequent chapters reveal a tangle of dark meanings under the surface —New York Times (Dec 11, 2012) 420 subsidy a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Meanwhile, Mr Chidambaram aims to cut India's budget deficit by reducing fuel subsidies —Wall Street Journal (Dec 18, 2012) 421 substitute a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Cellphones, email and Skype allow more connection among family members and loved ones, but are no substitute for being there —New York Times (Nov 12, 2012) 422 successor a person who follows next in order EXAMPLE SENTENCE: His successor at the U.S unit will be announced later, BP said —New York Times (Nov 23, 2012) 423 sufficient of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence implicating C.E.Os —New York Times (Jan 9, 2013) 424 summary briefly giving the gist of something EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In the committee meetings, the summaries prepared by the first and second readers are often read out loud and discussed —New York Times (Sep 27, 2012) 425 supplement a supplementary component that improves capability EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Some contain anabolic steroids, and even high-quality protein supplements might be dangerous in large amounts, or if taken to replace meals, he said —New York Times (Nov 21, 2012) 426 survey make a survey of; for statistical purposes EXAMPLE SENTENCE: A survey in China on Monday found manufacturing activity in that country expanded for the third consecutive month —New York Times (Jan 2, 2013) 427 survive continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Last week, in fact, he survived a vigilante assassination attempt; a car bomb reportedly killed the would-be assassin —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 428 suspend stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Last spring, Binghamton University suspended pledging after a series of complaints about people being physically abused, deprived of sleep and forced to drink heavily —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 429 sustain lengthen or extend in duration or space EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He balked at describing the actions as “harassment” or “molestation,” saying that implied aggravated or sustained behavior —New York Times (Dec 30, 2012) 430 symbol something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible EXAMPLE SENTENCE: She is looking for dinnerware painted with winged goddesses, holding aloft trumpets and bald eagles, which are symbols of the Society of the Cincinnati —New York Times (Jan 10, 2013) 431 target a reference point to shoot at EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In the mid-1990s, some joined suicide bombing attacks aimed at military and civilian targets, sometimes deflecting suspicion by dressing as though pregnant —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 432 task any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The task had taken considerably longer than expected —New York Times (Jan 12, 2013) 433 technical of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Ultimately, Mr Bevan noticed that Iran had published limited technical details of its cartridges, including bullet weights —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 434 technique a practical method or art applied to some particular task EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Each had been a licensed peace officer for five to seven years and had received specialized training in investigative techniques and firearms —New York Times (Jan 2, 2013) 435 technology the practical application of science to commerce or industry EXAMPLE SENTENCE: New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll —New York Times (Jan 12, 2013) 436 temporary not permanent; not lasting EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Then in late March, a temporary law financing the government expires —New York Times (Dec 31, 2012) 437 terminate be the end of; be the last or concluding part of EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Terminating that case without a further fight, however, would mean giving up on charging other detainees with those offenses —New York Times (Jan 7, 2013) 438 text the words of something written EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Writing essays has never been my strong suit; I have as much difficulty conveying sincerity throughtext as I in speech —New York Times (Jan 3, 2013) 439 theme the subject matter of a conversation or discussion EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “I derive my themes from what’s happening in everyday life,” Ms Dimoula had said earlier —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 440 theory a belief that can guide behavior EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “In theory you could have fired that cannon,” Mr Browne said, “because the powder was still working.” —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 441 thereby by that means or because of that EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In principle, work and investment decisions become more efficient and thereby raise growth —New York Times (Oct 16, 2012) 442 thesis an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument EXAMPLE SENTENCE: My original thesis that only Washington Nationals employees, Washington Nationals fans and D.C media members supported the strategy has turned out to be incorrect —Washington Post (Aug 29, 2012) 443 topic the subject matter of a conversation or discussion EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Her newest book, “Prime Time,” a mix of advice on health, fitness, friendship, sex and other topics, recently came out in paperback —Washington Post (Jan 7, 2013) 444 trace an indication that something has been present EXAMPLE SENTENCE: North Korea also deployed equipment to trace cellphone signals —New York Times (Jan 4, 2013) 445 tradition a specific practice of long standing EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Yes, it's a New York tradition, the first gathering having taken place in 1904 —New York Times (Dec 31, 2012) 446 transfer move from one place to another EXAMPLE SENTENCE: He ended up at Division III Greensboro College for two years until Clark secured his transfer to Stanford —New York Times (Jan 10, 2013) 447 transform change or alter in form, appearance, or nature EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Regulators say money market funds need to be fundamentally transformed to prevent them from creating too much systemic risk —Washington Post (Jan 12, 2013) [...]... with new evidence or facts EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The identities have yet to be officially confirmed, he said —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 75 conform be similar, be in line with EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In other words, they conformed to feminine stereotypes —New York Times (Dec 16, 2012) 76 consent give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Companies also must get parental consent before... into children’s IP addresses and device identification numbers —Washington Post (Dec 20, 2012) 77 considerable large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree EXAMPLE SENTENCE: In other words, the trial court wanted to treat the mass media like a public utility, which carriedconsiderable consequences —New York Times (Jan 5, 2013) 78 consist have its essential character; be comprised or... establish communication with EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Beck made eye contact with me and nodded —New York Times (Jan 11, 2013) 86 contemporary belonging to the present time EXAMPLE SENTENCE: There is, in other words, much to appreciate about contemporary movies this year —New York Times (Dec 14, 2012) 87 context the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Geological... Times (Jan 4, 2013) 98 core the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience EXAMPLE SENTENCE: College admission personnel will focus on your performance in this year's core academic classes —New York Times (Jan 8, 2013) 99 correspond be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the temporary