4000 FCE Vocabulary List

ad. là by name; by particular mention; expressly; that is to say
Lydia briefly stated the business in hand, namely to choose a secretary and treasurer for the committee.

n. ma tuý the addictive drug, such as opium that reduces pain, alters mood and behavior; inducing sleep
Some patients seek alternative solutions to long-term narcotic painkillers.

n. kể chuyện someone who tells a story
Rochester has been favored with the most lively and the most continuous? The eagerness of a listener quickens the tongue of a narrator.

n. buồn nôn the feeling of sickness in the stomach by an urge to vomit; strong aversion; disgust
Side effects include dizziness, nausea, and falling asleep.

a. hải quân relating to, or adjacent to the sea; relating to marine shipping or navigation
We really don't yet have technology that can effectively detect the presence of radiation in naval cargo.

n. chuyển hướng guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
Such frequencies can be extremely valuable to companies that provide wireless services such as mobile phone networks or satellite navigation systems.

a. túng thiếu poor; indigent; being in need; impoverished
Economists and poverty researchers say multiple factors may account for the increase in needy college graduates.

v. bỏ bê disregard; ignore; pay little or no attention to
Iraqi sovereignty does not neglect the U.S. promise to protect the residents of Camp Ashraf.

n. cẩu thả neglect; failure to take reasonable care; state or quality of being negligent
As for employment, this negligence is apparent in various aspects, such as qualification and training.

a. cẩu thả failing to be careful enough or to give enough attention to your responsibilities; inattentive
Did she like that negligent housekeeper?

a. nhượng capable of being negotiated; transferable by assignment or endorsement to another person
Make sure the promissory note that the buyer signs are fully negotiable, that is, transferable to another party.

n. thương lượng discussion intended to produce an agreement
After two weeks of negotiation between Transocean, the American-based company operating the rigs, and local union representatives ended in deadlock.

a. thần kinh agitated; worried and anxious
It was talking in a hurried nervous manner, smiling at everything that was said, and went by without noticing her.

a. thần kinh of or about the nerves; seated in the nerves; nervous
If they get through that period without becoming neurotic or worse, they're usually all right from then on.

a. trung lập impartial; not supporting one side over another
Edwards will remain neutral until after 'Super Tuesday,' then he will endorse Hillary.

v. trung hòa make neutral and thus inoffensive
The treaty might neutralize the small republic.

n. notch neutron an elementary particle with 0 charges and mass about equal to a proton
They are discussing the specific case of a neutron found outside the nucleus.

ad. tuy nhiên not the less; notwithstanding; despite that; yet
While Gaiman does not possess much of a sophisticated literary skill, he nevertheless is an author to read for interesting and amazing stories.

v. nibble bite by little at a time; seize gently with the mouth; eat slowly or in small bits
He didn't answer but just continued to nibble at his food.

n. quý tộc quality or state of being noble; the superiority of mind or character; commanding excellence; eminence
He is remembered for the nobility of his character.