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settle

US /ˈsɛtl/

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UK /'setl/

verb
To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
To end some troubles by reaching an agreement
To become accustomed to a new environment
(Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container

noun
Type of wooden seat

A2

independent

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

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UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

noun
A candidate who is not supported by a political party.
A business that is not owned or controlled by a larger company.
Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A person not connected to a political party
A private school, not supported by the government.

adjective
Owned and run by one person or a small group of people.
Having enough money to live without having to work.
Having enough money to live without working.
Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
Not connected with or influenced by something else.
Not controlled or ruled by anyone else.
Not belonging to any political party.
Thinking for yourself, rather than being influenced by other people.
Having enough money to live without working.

A2 TOEIC

tribute

US /ˈtrɪbjut/

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UK /'trɪbju:t/

noun
Something that is said or done to show respect
Payment, e.g. to another country, for protection

B1

leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

mattress

US /ˈmætrɪs/

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UK /'mætrəs/

noun
Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
A fabric case filled with firm material, used for sleeping on.
An inflatable structure used for sleeping or resting on.
A fabric case filled with firm material, used for sleeping on.
Something providing a soft or supportive surface.

other
The material or construction of a mattress.

B2

place

US /ples/

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UK /pleɪs/

noun
One's proper or appropriate role or duty.
One's home or residence.
Particular location, area or region
A position in a sequence or structure.
A position in a competition or ranking.
A house or home.
A person's situation or circumstances.
A town, city, or other area.

verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To make an order.
To put something in a certain location or position
To put something in a particular position.

other
To recognize or remember someone or something.
To make an order.
To put something in a particular position.
To rank in a competition.

lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

hard

US /hɑː(r)d/

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UK /hɑ:d/

adjective
Difficult to do; difficult to understand
(Of facts) not able to be misunderstood; clear
(Of alcohol) strong
Involving or requiring lots of work, effort, care
Being full of pain, trouble, and problems
Strong
(Of edge) clear; sharp
Difficult to bend, break or cut; solid

adverb
With lots of force, power, or impact

tobacco

US /təˈbæko/

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UK /tə'bækəʊ/

noun
Cigars and cigarettes
Plant used to make cigars and cigarettes

adjective
Having a brown color similar to that of cured tobacco leaves.

other
The business or industry involved in the production, distribution, and sale of tobacco products.
A plant with nicotine-rich leaves, which are dried and cured for smoking or chewing.
The prepared leaves of the tobacco plant, used for smoking, chewing, or snuffing.
The act or habit of using tobacco products, especially smoking.

B1

shoot

US /ʃut/

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UK /ʃu:t/

verb
To kick or throw a ball at a goal
To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
To (cause to) fly away forcefully
To use a camera to record a film/take a photograph

noun
Emerging new part of a plant

A2

start

US /stɑrt/

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UK /stɑ:t/

other
Beginning of something in place or time

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared

verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

think

US /θɪŋk/

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UK /θɪŋk/

verb
Have a particular belief or idea.
To have an idea about something without certainty
To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

life

US /laɪf/

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UK /laɪf/

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

live

US /liv/

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UK /lɪv/

verb
To be alive
To experience a particular type of life
To make your home in a house or town

adjective
Being broadcast as events happen, not recorded
Carrying electric current; able to give a shock
Glowing because burning; hot
Not yet killed (for food)

adverb
(Music, drama) as it is performed

time

US /taɪm/

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UK /taɪm/

noun
Speed at which music is played; tempo
Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
Occasion when something happens
Period or occasion that something occurred
Period in history or the past
Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
How long an event takes; duration

verb
To check speed at which music is performed
To choose a specific moment to do something
To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

cream

US /krim/

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UK /kri:m/

adjective
Pale color that is yellowish white

noun
Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
The top part of milk when left standing

verb
To defeat someone with ease
To have added cream
To mix together into a thick substance or liquid

B1

story

US /ˈstɔri, ˈstori/

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UK /'stɔ:rɪ/

noun
One of many floors or levels in a building
Account or description of how something happened

move

US /muv/

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UK /mu:v/

noun
An act or action.
A player's turn to play in a game.
Act of moving a playing piece in chess, etc.
An action; doing something
Step taken to achieve a goal

other
To change position or go from one place to another.
To change the place where you live or work.

other
To cause to change position or go from one place to another.
To change the place where something is located.

verb
To cause someone to have certain emotions
To cause something to change to a different place
To change where people live or a business operates
To take action to do or achieve something

call

US /kɔl/

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UK /kɔ:l/

noun
A order or request for action
The sound an animal makes, often when in danger
A correct prediction, e.g. a decision in a game
A short visit to a place or person
A decision by a referee or umpire in a game

verb
To make a request or order for action
(Animal) to make sounds to warn of danger
To announce the date of an election
To make a judgment about something
To give someone or something a name
To guess in advance the result or outcome
To visit a place or person for a short time
To phone someone
To speak, announce or shout in a loud voice

look

US /lʊk/

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UK /lʊk/

noun
Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
The way someone, something appears to be
Act of searching for or examining something

verb
To appear to be; seem

die

US /daɪ/

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UK /daɪ/

noun
Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
A small cube with a different number of spots on each side, used in games of chance
A tool for cutting an external thread

verb
To cease to function or work
(Of a thing) to stop being used or done
(Of a person) to stop living

other
To want something very much
To stop operating

other
To cut, form, or stamp with a die

sweet

US /swit/

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UK /swi:t/

noun
Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar

adjective
Having a gentle, likable nature
Making one feel happy, pleased or content
Cute in appearance
Tasting like sugar; containing sugar

cash

US /kæʃ/

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UK /kæʃ/

noun
Physical money (not credit card or digital)

verb
To sell or give something to get money

A2

grandma

US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/

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UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/

noun
Mother of your father or mother

B2

bookie

US /ˈbʊki/

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UK /ˈbʊki/

noun
Gambler who accepts and pays off bets

C1