lesson 1

revise /rɪˈvaɪz/ (v)

consider /kənˈsɪd.ər/ (v) [ T ]
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ (adj)
concept /ˈkɒn.sept/ [ C ]
demonstrate /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ (v) [ T ]
contradict /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ [ I or T ]
inherent /ɪnˈher.ənt/ (adj)
apparent /əˈpær.ənt/ (adj) rõ ràng, bày tỏ ra ngoài, thấy rõ ra ngoài
intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/ (adj) (thuộc) bản chất, thực chất; bên trong
convert /kənˈvɜːt/ (v) [ I or T ]
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (v) [ T ] to organize and perform a particular activity
confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ (v) [ T ]
validate /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ [ T ]
far-reaching /ˌfɑːˈriː.tʃɪŋ/ (adj)

revise /rɪˈvaɪz/ [ I or T ] UK ( US review ) to study again something you have already learned, in preparation
for an examination
We're revising (algebra) for the test tomorrow.
consider /kənˈsɪd.ər/ (v) [ T ] to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else
You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project.
If you consider how long he's been learning the piano, he's not very good.
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ (adj) clearly separate and different (from something else)
The two concepts are quite distinct ( from each other).
There are two distinct factions within the one political party.
concept /ˈkɒn.sept/ [ C ] a principle or idea
It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.
I failed to grasp the film's central concept.
not have any concept/have no concept of sth: to not understand about something
I don't think you have any concept of the pain you have caused her.
demonstrate /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ (v) [ T ] to show; to make clear
These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.
[ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after
birth.
These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.
contradict /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ [ I or T ] (of people) to state the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one
fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong
If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!
How dare you contradict (me)!
Recent evidence has tended to contradict established theories on this subject.
inherent /ɪnˈher.ənt/ (adj) existing as a natural or basic part of something
 There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.
I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
apparent /əˈpær.ənt/ (adj) rõ ràng, bày tỏ ra ngoài, thấy rõ ra ngoài
1. able to be seen or understood
Her unhappiness was apparent to everyone.
It was becoming increasingly apparent that he could no longer look after himself.
2. [ before noun ] seeming to exist or be true
There are one or two apparent discrepancies between the two reports.
She has this apparent innocence which, I suspect, she uses to her advantage.
intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/ (adj) being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing: (thuộc)
bản chất, thực chất; bên trong
works of little intrinsic value/interest
Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ (v) [ I or T ] to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character, or opinion
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (v) [ T ] to organize and perform a particular activity
We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.
The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.
confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ (v) [ T ] to prove that a belief or an opinion which was previously not completely certain
is true
Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as Prime Minister.
The leader's speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party.
validate /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ [ T ] to make something officially acceptable or approved, especially after examining it
It is a one-year course validated by London's City University.
The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered.
far-reaching /ˌfɑːˈriː.tʃɪŋ/ (adj) Something far-reaching has a great influence on many people or things
These new laws will have far-reaching benefits for all working mothers.