VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK by Trần Hoàng Vân

13 | COMPOUND NOUNS: combination of two nouns

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cross the road

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caused by such things as

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spend so much money on

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be used under any circumstances

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make your own arrangement

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run away

MONEY

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luxury goods

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credit card

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income tax

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mail order

HEALTH

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blood donor

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heart attack

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birth control

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junk food

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hay fever

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food poisoning

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

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human rights

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dealth penalty

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air traffic control

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greenhouse effect

20 | TIME

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read the newspaper

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see an accident

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turn the corner

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lock up

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catch a bus

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have a coffee/drink

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break my leg

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have a quiet time

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set eyes on

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throughout my childhood

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go on holiday

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make it up

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feel guilty

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go on a diet

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look for a job

TIME

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belated: delayed, after usual time

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era

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hourglass

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twilight: The time of day immediately following sunset

21 | CONDITION

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don't mind

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cost a lot of money

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take the driving test

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in case of

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take off your shoes

SCHOOL

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campus

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curriculum

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degree

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graduate

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tutor

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lecture

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seminar

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relation (n): Relations between the two states have improved.

relational (adj)
relationship (n): We have a relationship of trust with our clients.

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arrange (v): We met at six, as arranged.

arranger (n): She has accomplished her job very well as an arranger.
arrangement (n): Arrangements for the wedding are completed.

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stress (v): You stress the first syllable in ‘happiness’.
stress (n): He suffered a lot from stress.
stressed (adj): He was feeling very stressed and tired.
stressful (adj): It was a stressful time for all of us.

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accident (n): We don't know the cause of the accident.
accidental (adj): I didn't think our meeting was accidental.
accidentally (adv): As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face.

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John said that it was hard to cross the roads in Vietnam.

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Stress is caused by such things as homework, relationships,...

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You shouldn't spend so much money on clothes.

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This solution can be used under any circumstances.

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You can use your creativity to make your own arrangement.

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She usually runs away from her problems.

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My father usually reads the newspapers every morning.

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I saw an accident when I was on my way to get home.

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Let's have a coffee on Sunday.

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I met her when I turned the corner.

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Don't forget to lock up at night.

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I need to catch a bus to go to school.

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I broke my leg when I was five.

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I set my eyes on him from the beginning.

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I love having a quite time by myself at home.

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I feel guilty when I lies to my mom.

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I had many beautiful memories throughout my childhood.

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My family plans to go on a holiday next summer.

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They made it up after two weeks.

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I want to go on a diet.

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He is looking for a job.

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Don't forget to take off your shoes.

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I don't mind repeating that sentence again.

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Buying a car costs a lot of money.

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I will lend you this book in case of necessary.

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I will take my driving test next month.

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guilt (n): Many survivors were left with a sense of guilt.
guiltily (adv): She guiltily admitted that she had broken a rule.
guilty (adj): John had a guilty look on his face.

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argument (n): After some heated argument a decision was finally taken.
argue (v): You can't argue with that.
argumentative (adj): Everyone in the family was argumentative.

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condition (n): Many of the paintings are in poor condition.
conditional (adj): Payment is conditional upon delivery of the goods.
conditionally (adv): The offer was made conditionally.

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require (v): This condition requires urgent treatment.

requirement (n): I have some very simple requirements.
requisive (adj): She lacks the requisite experience for the job.

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change (v): Things have changed dramatically since then.

change (n): I need to make some major changes in my life.
changeable (adj): The weather is very changeable at this time of year.

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22 | CAUSE, REASON, PURPOSE AND RESULT

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A. Structures

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CAUSE and REASON

The collision was due to icy conditions.
The collision was caused by ice on the road.
The cause of the collision was ice on the road.

REASONS FOR and PURPOSES OF DOING THINGS

The President's statement gave rise to / provoked a lot of criticism.
The new law has brought about / led to great changes in education.
He refused to answer on the grounds that his lawyer wasn't there.
I wonder what her motives were in sending everyone flowers.
The high salary prompted her to apply for the job.
She wrote to the press with the aim of exposing the scandal.
The purpose of her visit was to inspect the equipment.

RESULTS

As a result / As a consequence / Consequently, he failed his exams.
His remarks resulted in everyone getting angry.

CONNECTING CLAUSES

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the reason for

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the purpose of

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with the aim of

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result in

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the result of

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have/has an outcome that

B. Word family

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criticize (v): The project has been criticized as a waste of money.
criticism (n): The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.
critical thinking (n): The book shows you how to apply critical thinking to your studies.

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refuse (v): She refused to accept that there was a problem.
refusal (n): His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying.

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motivator (n): She is a natural leader and motivator.
motive (n): I'm suspicious of his motives.
motivation (n): My idol is my motivation to become a better person.

C. Useful phrases

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poor management: This company has a poor managment.
food shortage: The food shortages led to riots in several cities.
control price/speed: The new goverment wanted to control prices.
apply for the job: The high salary prompted her to apply for the job.
join the club: She wanted to join the guitar club.
resolve a dispute (conflict): They wanted to resolve their dispute.

23 | CONCESSION AND CONTRAST

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A. Structures

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COLLOCATING PHRASES FOR CONTRAST

When it comes to politics, Jim and Ann are poles apart.
There's a world of difference between being a friend and a lover.
There's a great divide between left and right wing in general.
A yawning gap divides rich and poor in many countries.

C. Useful phrases

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guilty of: I'm guilty of what I've done to her.
take dog for walks: She takes her dog for walks every Sunday.
put a lot of effort in: She put a lot of effort in making this cake.
quite the opposite: I'm not good at Japanese, quite the opposite.
take the umbrella: You should take the umbrella with you.
take responsibility: You should take your responsibility for what you've done.
accept liability: We don't accept liability.

B. Word family

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politic (adj) - based on good judgment: It seemed politic to say nothing.
politeness (n): He stood up out of politeness and offered her his seat.
political (adj): He was a political prisoner.

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effortless (adj): She dances with effortless grace.
effort (n): The project was a team effort.
effortlessly (adv): Your presentation must move effortlessly from one point to the next.

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opposite (adj): Answers are given on the opposite page.
opposite (n): She says the exact opposite of what she means.
opposite (adv): There's a newly married couple living opposite.

Phrases for concession

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that's all well and good

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after all

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but, for all that

24 | ADDITION

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A. Structures

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It'll take ages to get there and it'll cost a fortune.
We'll have all the stress of going to court and giving evidence.
He's on the school board, as well as being a local councilor.
Besides / Apart from having a salary, he also has a private income.
Jo Evans was there, along with a few other people who I didn't know.

Emphasises the combination of items

He was a good sportsman and an excellent musician into the bargain / to boot.

C. Useful phrases

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respect their parents/teachers: Children should respect their parents.
pay the bill: We have to pay for our bills before the end of the month.
keep fit: In order to keep fit, you should play sports.
and so on so forth: I have to do my writing homework, then my reading exercises, then my listening homework and so on so forth.
concerning my qualifications and experience: I will give you some information concerning my qualifications and experience.
be connected with: My homework is connected with my grades.
reduce mental power: Doing too much homework can reduce my mental power.
turn up (arrive): She turned up at 6 p.m.
share my life with: I want to share my life with someone I love.
be in charge of: I am in charge of checking my group's members homework.

B. Word family

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evidence (v): The scale of the problem is not evidenced in police statistics.
evidence (n): We found further scientific evidence for this theory.
evident (adj): It has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.

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privately (adv): Their children were educated privately.
privacy (n): She was longing for some peace and privacy.
private (adj): Those are my father's private papers.

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respect(v): I respect her opinion.
respect (n): I have some respect for her work.
respectful (adj): His tone was respectful.

Words for linking sentences

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In addition

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Furthermore / Moreover / What's more

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Besides

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Equally / Likewise

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On top of that

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JOURNEY

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detour: a longer route

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long haul: long distance

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odyssey: adventurous journey

D. Related words

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D. Related words

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NOSTALGIA

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homesickness
longing / yearning
romanticism
wanderlust
bitterness

D. Related words

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ENTERTAINMENT

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amusement
storytelling
recreation
circus
banquet

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Road

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sport car

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estate car

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tram

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van

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lorry

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People working with it

driver: He told the driver to turn back.
chauffeur: His chauffeur was waiting in the street outside.

Associated facilities

petrol station, garage, service station

Sea

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yatch

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rowing-boat

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liner

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ferry

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trawler

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People working with it

captain: the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
skipper: the captain of a small ship or fishing boat
purser: an officer on a ship who is responsible for taking care of the passengers
docker: a person whose job is moving goods on and off ships
steward: a person whose job is to take care of passengers and who brings them meals

Associated facilities

port: a town or city with a harbor
buoy: an object which floats on the sea or a river to mark the places where it is dangerous and where it is safe for boats to go
docks: a part of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them

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take off: The plane took off at 6 a.m this morning.
on time: She arrived at the airport on time.
take a flight: I will take a flight to Peru next week.
run out of: We've run out of food.

Useful phrases

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Related words

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wander
wayfaring: traveling on foot
voyager: a traveler to a distant land
ecotravel

Travel

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Places where you can spend a holiday

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camp site

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self-catering flat

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guesthouse

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youth hostel

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Activities

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A CITY BREAK

buy souvenirs
try the local cuisine
sample the local nightlife

A CAMPING HOLIDAY

sleep under the stars
set up a tent

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A BEACH HOLIDAY

walk along the sand
be lying on the sand
build a sand castle
play in the sea
sit in the sun

Useful phrases

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book a room: I'd like to book a room for two people.
go on an excursion: We went on an excursion to Lang Biang mountain.

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a change of scenery: We decided to travel to Japan because we wanted to have a change of scenery.
open up horizons: Traveling allows me to explore myself and the world in ways that open up my horizons.
a broad perspective on life: It gives me a broad perspective on life.

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55 | CRIME

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Useful phrases

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commit a crime: He committed these horrific crimes.
accuse someone of a crime: She accused him of theft.
defend someone in court: She defended him in court.
send someone to prison: He was sent to prison.

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terrorism: the use of violent action in order to achieve political aims

terrorist (N), terrorise (V)

blackmail: the crime of demanding money from a person by threatening to tell somebody else a secret about them.

blackmailer (N), blackmail (V)

forgery: the crime of copying money, documents, etc

forger (N), forge (V)

assault:  the crime of attacking somebody physically

attacker (N), assault (V)

pickpocketing: stealing money, etc. from other people’s pockets, especially in crowded places

pickpocket (N), pickpocket (V)

mugging: the crime of attacking somebody violently, or threatening to do so, in order to steal their money

mugger (N), mug (V)

Related words

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Crime

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felony: a serious crime
victim
corrupt: make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
criminal
arrest

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do a runner: to run away without paying for a good or service
blow the whistle: to report a crime to the police
cook the books: to give false information in a company’s accounts, to provide fake financial reports
pull a fast one: to cheat someone

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VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK by Trần Hoàng Vân

13 | COMPOUND NOUNS: combination of two nouns

MONEY

HEALTH

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

20 | TIME

TIME

21 | CONDITION

SCHOOL

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22 | CAUSE, REASON, PURPOSE AND RESULT

A. Structures

CONNECTING CLAUSES

B. Word family

criticism (n): The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.

critical thinking (n): The book shows you how to apply critical thinking to your studies.

refusal (n): His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying.

motive (n): I'm suspicious of his motives.

motivation (n): My idol is my motivation to become a better person.

C. Useful phrases

23 | CONCESSION AND CONTRAST

A. Structures

C. Useful phrases

B. Word family

politeness (n): He stood up out of politeness and offered her his seat.

political (adj): He was a political prisoner.

effort (n): The project was a team effort.

effortlessly (adv): Your presentation must move effortlessly from one point to the next.

opposite (n): She says the exact opposite of what she means.

opposite (adv): There's a newly married couple living opposite.

Phrases for concession

24 | ADDITION

A. Structures

C. Useful phrases

B. Word family

evidence (v): The scale of the problem is not evidenced in police statistics.

evidence (n): We found further scientific evidence for this theory.

evident (adj): It has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.

privately (adv): Their children were educated privately.

privacy (n): She was longing for some peace and privacy.

private (adj): Those are my father's private papers.

respect(v): I respect her opinion.

respect (n): I have some respect for her work.

respectful (adj): His tone was respectful.

Words for linking sentences

D. Related words

D. Related words

D. Related words

49 | TRAVEL

Road

Sea

Useful phrases

Related words

Travel

50 | HOLIDAYS

Places where you can spend a holiday

Activities

Useful phrases

55 | CRIME

Useful phrases

Related words

Crime

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