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Kỹ Năng Từ Vựng SAT 4 - Bài học 29

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SAT Word Skills 4
to pique
to pique
[Động từ]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

chọc tức, xúc phạm

chọc tức, xúc phạm

Ex: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
piquant
piquant
[Tính từ]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

cay, đậm đà

cay, đậm đà

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
piquancy
piquancy
[Danh từ]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

vị cay, hương vị gia vị

vị cay, hương vị gia vị

Ex: The dish gained its piquancy from the combination of chili peppers and tangy lime. 
sleight
sleight
[Danh từ]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

sự khéo léo, ảo thuật tay

sự khéo léo, ảo thuật tay

Ex: He used his sleight to deftly manipulate the cards, impressing everyone at the poker table. 
slight
slight
[Tính từ]

not a lot in amount or extent

nhẹ, ít

nhẹ, ít

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
figurehead
figurehead
[Danh từ]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

bù nhìn, người đứng đầu danh nghĩa

bù nhìn, người đứng đầu danh nghĩa

Ex: The company’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors. 
figurative
figurative
[Tính từ]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

ẩn dụ, bóng bẩy

ẩn dụ, bóng bẩy

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
butte
butte
[Danh từ]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, đồi bằng

butte, đồi bằng

Ex: Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor. 
to buttress
to buttress
[Động từ]

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

hỗ trợ, củng cố

hỗ trợ, củng cố

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
to philander
to philander
[Động từ]

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

lăng nhăng, ngoại tình

lăng nhăng, ngoại tình

Ex: He was known to philander throughout his marriage, causing constant tension between him and his wife. 
philanthropic
philanthropic
[Tính từ]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

nhân đạo, từ thiện

nhân đạo, từ thiện

Ex: The philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
philately
philately
[Danh từ]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

sưu tập tem, nghề chơi tem

sưu tập tem, nghề chơi tem

Ex: His passion for philately led him to acquire rare stamps from all over the world. 
philharmonic
philharmonic
[Tính từ]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

hòa nhạc, thuộc dàn nhạc

hòa nhạc, thuộc dàn nhạc

philippic
philippic
[Danh từ]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

bài diễn văn chỉ trích, lời chỉ trích giận dữ

bài diễn văn chỉ trích, lời chỉ trích giận dữ

Ex: The politician's philippic sparked outrage among his supporters, who felt it went too far. 
philistine
philistine
[Tính từ]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

thiếu hiểu biết,  không có cảm thụ

thiếu hiểu biết, không có cảm thụ

Ex: His philistine remarks about the painting revealed his lack of appreciation for art. 
to adorn
to adorn
[Động từ]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

trang trí, làm đẹp

trang trí, làm đẹp

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
adoration
adoration
[Danh từ]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

sự tôn thờ

sự tôn thờ

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
to dictate
to dictate
[Động từ]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

ra lệnh, chỉ đạo

ra lệnh, chỉ đạo

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
diction
diction
[Danh từ]

the manner in which words are pronounced

cách phát âm, ngữ điệu

cách phát âm, ngữ điệu

Ex: His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech. 
dictum
dictum
[Danh từ]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictum, tuyên bố chính thức

dictum, tuyên bố chính thức

Ex: The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices. 
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