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stuff

US /stʌf/

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UK /stʌf/

noun
Generic description for things, materials, objects

verb
To push material inside something, with force

B1

assume

US /əˈsum/

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UK /ə'sju:m/

verb
To act in a false manner to mislead others
To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
To take a job or the responsibilities of another
To suppose to be the case without proof.
To take or begin to have (power or responsibility).

grab

US /ɡræb/

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UK /ɡræb/

verb
To take and hold something quickly

effort

US /ˈɛfət/

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UK /ˈefət/

noun
Amount of work used trying to do something
A conscious exertion of power; a try.
The use of force to do something.
Conscious exertion of power; hard work.

other
Exertion of physical or mental energy.

straight

US /stret/

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UK /streɪt/

adjective
Not having curves, bends, or angles
Not gay; heterosexual
honest and direct
Without bends or curves; proceeding in the same direction without deviation.
Honest; frank; straightforward.
In proper order; correctly arranged.
Continuous; uninterrupted.
Heterosexual.

adverb
in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
In a straight line; directly.
Immediately; at once.

noun
A heterosexual person.

other
To make or become straight.

conflict

US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

noun
Argument or struggle between two or more parties
A serious disagreement or argument.
A prolonged armed struggle; war
Mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands
A serious incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, or interests.

verb
To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
(of two things) be incompatible or at variance; clash.

other
To be incompatible or at variance; clash.

common

US /ˈkɑmən/

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UK /'kɒmən/

noun
Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
Field near a village owned by the local community
A piece of open land for public use.
A piece of open land for public use.

adjective
Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
Typical, normal; not unusual
Without special rank or position; ordinary.
Found all over the place.
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
(of a noun) denoting a class of objects or a concept as opposed to a particular individual.

brilliant

US /ˈbrɪljənt/

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UK /'brɪlɪənt/

adjective
Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
Extremely bright or radiant.
Exceptionally clever or talented.
Remarkably good; outstanding.
Shining brightly; radiant.
Exceptionally clever or talented.

noun
A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.

bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

noun
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
Small piece of something
The basic unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
The part of a tool that cuts or bores.
A very small amount of money.
A particular thing or experience.
A small acting role or part in a performance.
A mouthful of food.
A person's contribution to an effort.
A small piece or amount of something.
The basic unit of information in computing.
A short period of time.
A former coin worth 12.5 cents.

verb
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
Past tense of 'bite'.

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

other
Not at all.
To do one's part.

pneumonia

US /nu:ˈmoʊniə/

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UK /nju:ˈməʊniə/

noun
Serious illness affecting the lungs and breathing

B2

extra

US /'ekstrə/

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UK /'ekstrə/

adjective
More than necessary; additional
More than what is needed; surplus.
Of especially good quality or grade.
More than what is usual, necessary, or expected; excessive

noun
Items more than you need; additional items
Person who has a small part in a movie
Special version of a newspaper
A person employed to play a minor or background role in a film or play.
An additional charge or cost.

adverb
More than usually.
To an exceptional degree

nervous

US /ˈnə:vəs/

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UK /ˈnə:vəs/

adjective
Concerning the system of nerves in the body
Having a tendency to become uneasy or anxious
Anxious or apprehensive.
Easily agitated or alarmed.
Relating to or affecting the nerves.
Easily agitated or alarmed.

distance

US /ˈdɪstəns/

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UK /'dɪstəns/

noun
Lack of friendliness toward another person
Amount of space between two places or things
A point or place that is far away.
A long race.
A point or place that is far away.

verb
To make it clear that you are not involved

other
The amount of space between two places or things.
A lack of friendliness or emotional connection.

other
To create a space or separation, either physically or emotionally.
To create a space or separation, either physically or emotionally.

reason

US /ˈrizən/

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UK /'ri:zn/

verb
To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

noun
Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
Explanation for why something occurred or was done

A1 TOEIC

break

US /brek/

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UK /breɪk/

verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather
A pause in activity; a rest.
A lucky opportunity.

other
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To fail to observe the terms of (a law, promise, or agreement).
To reveal or disclose (news or information).
To put an end to.

other
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To interrupt an activity for a rest.
To become known; to be revealed.
To escape.
To stop functioning.
To enter a building illegally, typically by force.
To start suddenly.

A1 TOEIC

shame

US /ʃem/

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UK /ʃeɪm/

noun
Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong

verb
To make someone feel ashamed

wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

B2

nightmare

US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/

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UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/

noun
Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
A very frightening or unpleasant dream.
A very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation.
A situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
A very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation.

social

US /ˈsoʃəl/

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UK /ˈsəuʃəl/

adjective
Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
Living together and depending on each other

totally

US /ˈtotl:ɪ/

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UK /ˈtəʊtəli/

adverb
In a complete way; completely; absolutely
Completely; entirely

normal

US /ˈnɔrməl/

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UK /'nɔ:ml/

adjective
Standard or regular way of doing something
Having standard mental or physical ability, health
Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
Being at the average level or standard.
In good health; not diseased or injured.
Mentally and emotionally stable; sane.
Perpendicular to a given line or surface.

noun
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
A line perpendicular to a surface or another line.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.

guilt

US /ɡɪlt/

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UK /gɪlt/

noun
Shame at doing something bad or wrong

moment

US /'moʊmənt/

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UK /'məʊmənt/

noun
Very short or brief period of time
A particular period in time

comfortable

US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

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UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

adjective
Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
Being relaxed, warm or happy
Not being worried about something; at ease
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Free from stress or anxiety.
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Free from stress or discomfort; at ease.
Having sufficient money for a good standard of living.
Competent or skilled at something.
Large enough to ensure success or security.

kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

adjective
In a caring and helpful manner
friendly and considerate
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

noun
One type of thing

other
A class or category of things, people, etc. that share similar characteristics

A1 TOEIC

button

US /ˈbʌtn/

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UK /'bʌtn/

noun
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
Switch activated by pressing
A small, usually round object used to fasten clothing.
A knob or switch that you press to operate a machine or device.
A virtual button on a computer screen that you click to perform an action.
A flower bud.
A knob or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or device.
Something resembling a button in shape or appearance.

verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

other
To fasten something with buttons.
To stop talking; to keep quiet.
To fasten something with buttons.
To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
To fasten something with buttons.
To control or suppress.