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advantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMorechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecome to terms with
US
UK
- Phrase
- To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept something unpleasant
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMorecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreelaborate
US /ɪˈlæbəret/
UK /ɪ'læbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in detail
- To be made or explained with great care/in detail
- Adjective
- Made or done with great care or in a detailed way
B2TOEICMoreessay
US /ˈɛsˌe, ɛˈse/
UK /'eseɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- A test of the quality of a metal or ore.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or try.
- To test or evaluate the quality of something.
B1Moreesteem
US /ɪˈstim/
UK /ɪˈsti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- Transitive Verb
- To regard with great respect or admiration
B2TOEICMoreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Morefall for
US /fɔl fɔr/
UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be deceived or tricked by someone
- To become in love with someone
A1Morefantasy
US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/
UK /'fæntəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something imagined and very different from reality
- Work of literature set in an unreal world
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefun and games
US /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
UK /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
- other
- Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregiddy
US /ˈɡɪdi/
UK /ˈgɪdi/
- Adjective
- Feeling dizzy, e.g. due to being spun around
C1Moreglance
US /glæns/
UK /glɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Quick or temporary look at
- Intransitive Verb
- To look somewhere quickly and then look away
A2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- 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
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Moreindulge
US /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To let someone else have or do what they want
- To allow to do more pleasurable things than normal
B1TOEICMoreinitiate
US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to begin
- To allow someone into a group by a special ceremony
- Noun
- A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity.
A2TOEICMoremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremove 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.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenot available
US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/
UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Moreoblivious
US /əˈblɪviəs/
UK /əˈblɪviəs/
- Adjective
- Being unaware of someone or something
B2TOEICMoreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreobvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
A2TOEICMorepick up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
A1Morepine
US /paɪn/
UK /paɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sad because you miss someone
B1TOEICMorepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Morepursue
US /pɚˈsu/
UK /pə'sju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- To try to achieve or get something over time
B1TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorestalk
US /stɔk/
UK /stɔ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- Transitive Verb
- To secretly follow or watch a person/animal
B1Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestrike up
US /straɪk ʌp/
UK /straik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
- To begin to play music.
A1Morestudy for
US /ˈstʌdi fɔr/
UK /ˈstʌdi fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
subscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreturn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
B2Moreunexpectedly
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ/
UK /ˌʌnɪk'spektɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a surprising way because not expected
- In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
B1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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