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INHERENT Definition: characteristic, property. Example: He has a good inherent. Part of speech: inherent(adj)   
Controversy Definition: disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated Example: ecurity laws passed to tackle terrorism caused controversy Part of Speech: Controversy(noun) 
address (v) goi, xung ho
Coordinate Definition: bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony Example: he had responsibility for coordinating Chicago's transportation services. Part of Speech: Coordinate(verb) Coordinative(adj) Coordinator(noun) 
IMPLEMENT Definition: A tool or instrument Example: In the farm i have much implement. Part of speech: Implement(noun)  Implementation(noun) 
OBVIOUS Definition: Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent Example: Unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession Part of speech:  Obvious (adj) Obviously (adverb) Obviousness (noun)
  RATIO Definition: (n) the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other   Example: The ratio of men's jobs to women's is 8 to 1.   Part of Speech: ratio (noun)
confirm (v) xac nhan, phe chuan
Context Definition: he circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed Example:  the decision was taken within the context of planned cuts in spending. Part of Speech: Context(noun) Contextual(adj) Contextually(adv) 
DENOTE  definition: be a sign of sth   example: This mark denotes purity and quality   part of speech: denote (verb) 
IMPOSE Definition: To make something be accepted because you are a person with power. Example: A new tax will be imposed on cigarettes. Part of speech: Impose(verb) 
OBTAIN Definition: Get, acquire, or secure (something) Example: An opportunity to obtain advanced degrees Part of speech:  Obtain (verb) Obtainable (adj) Obtainer (noun) Obtainment (noun)
  REGULATE Definition: (v) control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly   Example: A hormone that regulates metabolism and organ function.   Part of Speech: regulate (verb) regulative (adjective)
Convert Definition: cause to change in form, character, or function Example: production processes that converted raw material into useful forms. Part of Speech: Convert(verb) 
DESIGN definition: art of deciding how sth will look, work, etc by drawing plans   example: A number of architectural students were designing a factory.   part of speech: design (verb) design (noun) desgner (noun) 
IMPLICATE Definition: To show that somebody is involved in something unpleasant, especially a crime. Example: A well-known politician was implicated in the scandal. Part of speech: Implicate(verb)  Implication(noun) 
NUCLEAR Definition: Of or relating to the nucleus of an atom Example: A nuclear bomb Part of speech: Nuclear (adj)  Nucleate (adj)
      ODD different from what is usual or expected; strange   EXAMPLE: He neighbors thought him very odd.   PART OF SPEECH: Odd (adjective) Oddly (adverb)
assemble (v) tap hop, thu nhap, lap rap
Grade Definition : a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value.Example: Sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades.Part of speech: Grade (noun),graded(verb).
Expand Become or make larger or more extensive  Example: Their business expanded into other hotels and properties  (verb)    Expandable (adjective)Expander (noun)
Revise To change something by adding to or taking away in order to improve the writing.
  REGISTER Definition: (v) enter or record in an official list as being in a particular category, having a particular eligibility or entitlement, or in keeping with a requirement   Example: Her father was late in registering her birth.   Part of Speech: register (verb) registerable (adjective)
Federal Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. Example: Russia's federation treaty shares powers among Russia's federal and local governments. (adjective)   Federalization (noun)Federalize (verb)Federally (adverb)
Abstract Noun Names a noun that cannot be seen, heard, smelled, tasted or touched.
      OVERSEAS in or to a foreign country, esp. one across the sea   EXAMPLE: He spent quite a lot of time working overseas.   PART OF SPEECH: Overseas (adverb) Overseas (adjective)
Prepositional Phrase A group of words that starts with a preposition.
cite (v) trich dan
OFFSET Definition:  A consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one Example: An offset against taxable profits Part of speech: Offset (noun)
analysis (n) su phan tich
DIMENSION  definition: measurement of height, length, width of sth   example: The final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft. x 8 ft.   part of speech: dimension (noun) dimensional (adj) 
Declarative Sentence To make a statement.
  REJECT Definition: (v) dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste   Example: Union negotiators rejected a 1.5 percent pay increase.   Part of Speech: reject (verb) rejection (noun) rejective (adjective) rejector (noun)
compile (v) bien soan, suu tam
Correspond Definition: have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly Example:  the carved heads described in the poem correspond to those in the drawing Part of Speech: Correspond(verb)
DIMINISH definition: become or make sth smaller, weaker   example: The pain will gradually diminish.   part of speech: diminish (verb) diminishable (adj) 
INEVITABLE Definition: That cannot be avoided from happening. Example: With more cars on the road, traffic jams are inevitable. Invitable(adj) 
To think of topics for writing. Brainstorming
      OBVIOUS easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent   EXAMPLE: Unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession   PART OF SPEECH: Obvious (adjective) Obviousness (noun)
clarify (v) loc, lam cho de hieu
Fundamental Definition :forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.Example : The protection of fundamental human rights.Part of speech : Fundamental (adjective), Fundamentals (noun).
INDICATE Definition: To show or point to something. Example:      The reseptionist indicated where i should sign.  Part of speech: indicate(verb) 
Specific Details Words that support the main idea
      NORM something that is usual, typical, or standard   EXAMPLE: This system has been the norm in Germany for decades.   PART OF SPEECH: Norm (noun) Normal (adjective) Normalization (verb)
  RANGE Definition: (n) the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale   Example: The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.   Part of Speech: range (noun)
Grant Definition: give or allow someone what he or she has asked for.Example: Grant a request.Part of speech: grant (verb),grantable (adj), granter (noun).
Export Send (goods or services) to another country for sale. Example: We exported $16 million worth of mussels to Japan.  (verb)    Exportability (noun)Exportable (adjective)Exportation (noun)Exporter (noun)    
Introductory Sentence Introduces the topic of the paragraph, often found at the beginning.
      OUTPUT the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry   EXAMPLE: Efficiency can lead to higher outputs.   PART OF SPEECH: Output (noun) Outputted (verb)
abbreviate (v) tom tat, viet tat, rut ngan lai
Fluctuate Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Example: Trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year.  (verb)   Fluctuation (noun) 
Antecedent A word that the pronoun refers to in the sentence.
Forthcoming Planned for or about to happen in the near future. Example: The forthcoming baseball season. (adjective)   Forthcomingness (noun) 
Subject Pronoun A pronoun that takes the place of a noun or pronoun as the subject of the sentence.