Word form - Olympic 2017 - Part 1

He is _____ for his charitable activities than for his business in the steel

industry. (KNOW)

Answer explanation

better-known:

more familiar or renowned than the other.

+) Ngo Kien Huy is better-known for his role as a MC than a singer.

-> lesser-known:

not as popular as sth else.

Our bodies are naturally _____ by our organs of elimination - the skin, lungs,

intestines, kidneys and liver. (TOXIC)

Answer explanation

detoxify (v)

to remove harmful chemicals from your body.

-> thải độc

He’s such a/an ______who always pretends to know everything. (INTELLECT)

Answer explanation

pseudo-interllectual

- pseudo- (prefix)

-> fake, pretended, not real

+) pseudo-religious

+) pseudoscience

She should take these ______ drugs to treat her state. (DEPRESS)

Answer explanation

antidepressant (a,n)

- antidepressant drugs = antidepressants

used to reduce feelings of worry and anxiety.

The audience was mesmerized by her clear and _____ voice. (SOUND)

Answer explanation

sonorous (a)

- a deep, pleasant sound.

A number of local church leaders have acted as ____ with the people in the

vicinity. (GO)

Answer explanation

go-between (n)

someone who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet.

syn: intermediary (n)

- người trung gian, gián điệp...

The ban on firecrackers was ______ introduced to reduce the number of

accidents. (EXPRESS)

Answer explanation

expressly (adv)

in a way that is clear, for a particular purpose

syn: explicitly

8. He sold the car to a/an _____ who paid with a worthless stolen cheque. (TRICK )

Answer explanation

trickster (n)

a person who deceives people

syn:

- con artist

- cheater

It was ______ for a new band to be offered such a deal. (HEAR)

Answer explanation

unheard-of (a)

surprising and shocking cuz not known or never happened before.

ex: The event that Aespa performed at such a big music festival like Coachella even though the band was only in its infancy is unheard-of.

John was arrested for smuggling_________ . (BAN)

Answer explanation

- smuggle (v): buôn lậu

-> smuggler (n)

- contraband (n): hàng lậu

-> contraband chemicals/goods