torturous (adj)
/ˈtɔːtʃ(ə)rəs/
Characterized by, involving, or causing pain or suffering.
humdrum
/ˈhʌmdrʌm/
- (adj) Lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
2. (n) Monotonous routine.
excruciating (adj)
/ɪkˈskruːʃɪeɪtɪŋ/
Intensely painful.
Very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious.
forte (n)
\/ˈfɔːti/
A thing at which someone excels.
acculturation (n)
/əkʌltʃəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
caricature
/ˈkarɪkətjʊə/
- (n) A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. (biếm họa)
A ludicrous or grotesque version of someone or something. - (v) Make or give a caricature of.
assimilation (n)
/əsɪmɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
- The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture. - The absorption and digestion of food or nutrients by the body or any biological system.
- The process of becoming similar to something.
furnish (v)
/ˈfəːnɪʃ/
- Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.
- Be a source of; provide.
Supply someone with (something); give (something) to someone.
plodding (adj)
/ˈplɒdɪŋ/
Slow-moving and unexciting.
(of a person) thorough and hard-working but lacking in imagination or intelligence.
dialectical (adj)
/dʌɪəˈlɛktɪk(ə)l/
- Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
2. Concerned with or acting through opposing forces.
sinuous (adj)
/ˈsɪnjʊəs/
Having many curves and turns.
Lithe and supple.
insolent (adj)
/ˈɪns(ə)l(ə)nt/
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
surmise
/səˈmʌɪz/
- (v) Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
- (n) A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.
overarching (adj)
/ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
Comprehensive or all-embracing.
screed
/skriːd/
- (n) A long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious.
- (n) A levelled layer of material (e.g. cement) applied to a floor or other surface.
A strip of plaster or other material placed on a surface as a guide to thickness. - (v) Level (a floor or layer of concrete) with a straight edge using a back and forth motion while moving across the surface.
frank
/fraŋk/
- (adj) Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
Open, sincere, or undisguised. - (v) Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.
