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abyss
US /əˈbɪs/
UK /əˈbɪs/
- Noun
- Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
C1Moreaccelerate
US /ækˈsɛləˌret/
UK /əkˈseləreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to occur earlier than expected
- To increase the speed or rate of something
B1TOEICMoreaggression
US /əˈɡrɛʃən/
UK /əˈgreʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
B1Moreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Morealtitude
US /ˈæltɪˌtud,-ˌtjud/
UK /'æltɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Height of something above sea level
B2TOEICMoreanalysis
US /əˈnælɪsɪs/
UK /əˈnæləsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful study to better understand something
B1TOEICMoreanalyze
US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
UK /'ænəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study carefully to find out the meaning of
B1TOEICMorearranged in
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- Displayed or set out attractively within something.
authorize
US /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/
UK /'ɔ:θəraɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially or legally allow or give permission
B2TOEICMoreblockade
US /blɑ:ˈkeɪd/
UK /blɒˈkeɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To block or impede the movement of people, objects
- Noun
- Arrangement that blocks or impedes movement
B2Morebrief
US /brif/
UK /bri:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information and instructions given for a meeting
- A concise summary or abstract.
- Transitive Verb
- To give information/instructions before a meeting
A2TOEICMorebuildup
US /'bɪldˌʌp/
UK /'bɪldˌʌp/
- Noun
- Making people feel excited about some new event
C2Morecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morecommunist
US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/
UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
- Adjective
- Believer in communism
- Noun
- A person who supports or believes in communism.
B1Moreconfront
US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kən'frʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- (Of problem) to face someone who must deal with it
B1Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreemphasize
US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
UK /'emfəsaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To stress the items that are important
B2TOEICMoreespionage
US /ˈɛspiəˌnɑʒ, -nɪdʒ/
UK /ˈespiənɑ:ʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of spying
C1Moreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefly at
US /flaɪ æt/
UK /flai æt/
- other
- To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
B2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehemisphere
US /ˈhɛmɪˌsfɪr/
UK /ˈhemɪsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- One of the two masses forming the brain
B2Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein length
US /ɪn lɛŋkθ/
UK /in leŋθ/
- Phrase
- Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- Relating to the duration or extent of something.
A1Morein reach
US
UK
- Adjective
- Close enough to be touched or grabbed.
- Possible to achieve.
A1Morein secret
US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
UK /in ˈsiːkrət/
- Phrase
- Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
B1Morein summary
US /ɪn ˈsʌməri/
UK /in ˈsʌməri/
- Phrase
- Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
B2Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreintend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMoreintercept
US /ˌɪntərˈsept/
UK /ˌɪntəˈsept/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or catch something while it is moving
B2Moreinterpretation
US /ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Explanation of the meaning of something
- Act of translating between languages
A2Moreinvade
US /ɪnˈved/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter something causing a harmful result
- To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
B1Moreinvasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremobilize
US /ˈmobəˌlaɪz/
UK /'məʊbəlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come together for an action or purpose
B2TOEICMoremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenautical
US /ˈnɔtɪkəl/
UK /ˈnɔ:tɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning ships, sailing or sailors
C1Morenotoriously
US /noˈtɔrɪəslɪ/
UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- So as to be well-known for being something bad
B2Moreoffensive
US /əˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /əˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing displeasure or anger
- Attacking or intended to attack
- Noun
- A military attack
B1TOEICMoreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreoverthrow
US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something past a certain point or person
- To forcefully remove a government from power
- Noun
- Act of throwing past a certain point or person
- Forceful removal of a government from power
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreproceed
US /proʊˈsi:d/
UK /prəˈsi:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue to do something; carry on
- To go forward in a certain direction
A2TOEICMorequarantine
US /ˈkwɔrənˌtin, ˈkwɑr-/
UK /'kwɒrənti:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The place to isolate sick plants, animals
C1Morerapidly
US /ˈræpɪdlɪ/
UK /'ræpɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- With great speed; quickly
B1TOEICMoreround the clock
US /raʊnd ði klɑk/
UK /raund ðə klɔk/
- Phrase
- All day and all night; continuously.
A1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoreshowdown
US /ˈʃoˌdaʊn/
UK /'ʃəʊdaʊn/
- Noun
- Game or contest where final result will be decided
C1Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestagger
US /ˈstæɡɚ/
UK /ˈstægə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To greatly surprise someone
B2Morestrengthen
US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/
UK /ˈstreŋθn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something stronger
A2TOEICMorestrict
US /strɪkt/
UK /strɪkt/
- Adjective
- Tending to enforce rules; severe
- (Of orders) that must be obeyed
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morevessel
US /ˈvɛsəl/
UK /ˈvesl/
- Countable Noun
- Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- A ship or boat; something that carries things
B1TOEICMorewithdraw
US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/
UK /wɪð'drɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take money out of a bank account
- To pull back; move away or backward from something
B1TOEICMorewithdraw from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- To stop participating in or being involved with something.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
