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after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreambition
US /æmˈbɪʃən/
UK /æmˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire to win or be successful in life, work
A2TOEICMoreancestor
US /ˈænˌsɛstɚ/
UK /'ænsestə(r)/
- Noun
- A person from your family that lived in the past
B1Morearistocracy
US /ˌærɪˈstɑ:krəsi/
UK /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
- Noun
- Privileged ruling class
B2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Morebeauty
US /ˈbjuti/
UK /'bju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- Physically or visually attractive person
A2Morechampagne
US /ʃæmˈpen/
UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- French sparkling drink used for celebrations
B1Morecharming
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being very likable; attractive
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecivil
US /ˈsɪvəl/
UK /ˈsɪvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Moreclimax
US /ˈklaɪˌmæks/
UK /ˈklaɪmæks/
- Noun
- Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the most intense and exciting part
B2Morecome by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
A1Moreconsume
US /kənˈsum/
UK /kən'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- To take all your energy; focus the attention
A2TOEICMorecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Moredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Moredrunk driving
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
dust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moreenchant
US /ɛnˈtʃænt/
UK /ɪn'tʃɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold the admiration of others; charm
- To influence someone using spells or magic
B2Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMoreerosion
US /ɪˈrəʊʒ(ə)n/
UK /ɪ'rəʊʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of wearing away by water, wind, or ice
- The gradual destruction or diminution of something.
B1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
fall for
US /fɔl fɔr/
UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be deceived or tricked by someone
- To become in love with someone
A1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Morefoul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Morefrom the first
US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/
UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/
- other
- From the very beginning.
B2Moregift
US /ɡɪft/
UK /gɪft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something given to another for a reason; present
- Special skill or natural ability to do something
A2TOEICMorego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregold
US /goʊld/
UK /gəʊld/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
A2Moregolden
US /ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈgəʊldən/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Made of gold
A2Moregood person
US
UK
- Noun
- A morally upright and kind individual.
- A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
A1Moregot the idea
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
A1Moregreen light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheroic
US /hɪˈroɪk/
UK /həˈrəʊɪk/
- Adjective
- Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
- Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.
A2Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
B2Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morein pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
C2Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMorelimousine
US /ˌlɪməˈzin, ˈlɪməˌzin/
UK /ˈlɪməzi:n/
- Countable Noun
- Luxurious long automobile
B2Moreliquor
US /ˈlɪkɚ/
UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong alcoholic beverage
B2Moreliterature
US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
A2Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moremansion
US /ˈmænʃən/
UK /ˈmænʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large, expensive home
- Historically, the main residence of a lord or wealthy person.
B2Morenight and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
A1Moreobjectification
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Concrete representation of an abstract idea
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepile up
US /paɪl ʌp/
UK /pail ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things on top of each other to form a pile
- To increase in quantity or amount.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accumulate or increase in quantity.
B1Morepolish
US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/
UK /'pɒlɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making something clean and shiny
- A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
B1Morepress on
US /prɛs ɑn/
UK /pres ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
B1Morerecreate
US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/
UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a past situation exist again
- To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
B1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresense of entitlement
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
A1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoresilver
US /ˈsɪlvɚ/
UK /'sɪlvə(r)/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Shiny gray color
- Transitive Verb
- To coat something with a layer of silver
- To polish silver objects to make them shine
A2Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMorestretch out
US /strɛtʃ aʊt/
UK /stretʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
- To extend over a large area.
B2Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moresubmit
US /səbˈmɪt/
UK /səbˈmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To accept a superior force has power over you
A2TOEICMoresymbol
US /ˈsɪmbəl/
UK /'sɪmbl/
- Noun
- Image that means or represents something
- An image that represents a message of some kind
A2Moretake the fall
US /tek ði fɔl/
UK /teik ðə fɔ:l/
- Idiom
- To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto a lesser extent
US /tə ə ˌlɛsɚ ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ə ˌlesə ikˈstent/
- other
- To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
B2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMore
