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accumulate
US /əˈkjumjəˌlet/
UK /əˈkju:mjəleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
C2Morebagel
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll
B2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morechirp
US /tʃɜ:rp/
UK /tʃɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
C1Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMorecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Moredebit
US /ˈdɛbɪt/
UK /ˈdebɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of money taken out of an account
- An accounting entry that increases asset or expense accounts, and decreases liability, owner's equity, or revenue accounts.
- Transitive Verb
- To record a debit entry in an account.
C1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Morediffer
US /ˈdɪfɚ/
UK /'dɪfə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be different; to be not like others
- Disagree; be of a different opinion.
B1Moredissolve
US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/
UK /dɪˈzɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to end
- To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
B2Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreetch
US /ɛtʃ/
UK /etʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut lines on metal to make a picture
C1Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morefluorescent
US /flʊˈrɛsənt, flɔ-, flo-/
UK /ˌflɔ:ˈresnt/
- Adjective
- Having the property of fluorescence; brightly lit
- Noun
- A fluorescent substance or material.
B2Moreglitch
US /ɡlɪtʃ/
UK /ɡlɪtʃ/
- Noun
- Small problem, fault preventing something working
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a sudden malfunction or irregularity.
C1Moregoo
US /ɡu/
UK /gu:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
C1Morehabit
US /ˈhæbɪt/
UK /'hæbɪt/
- Noun
- Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
A2TOEICMorehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorehand off
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- Phrasal Verb
- To transfer or pass something to someone else, especially responsibility or control.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehowl
US /haʊl/
UK /haʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or wail loudly
B2Morehum
US /hʌm/
UK /hʌm/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a constant low sound
- To move very fast
- Uncountable Noun
- A constant low sound
- A busy, active atmosphere.
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreinfo
US /ˈɪnfoʊ/
UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shortened form of the word 'information'
B2Moreinstant
US /ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ˈɪnstənt/
- Adjective
- (Food) requiring very little preparation
- Occurring immediately
- Noun
- A very short period of time
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Moremerchant
US /ˈmɜ:rtʃənt/
UK /ˈmɜ:tʃənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who buys and sells goods
- A retail dealer; shopkeeper.
- Adjective
- Engaged in trade or commerce.
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Morenoticeable
US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
UK /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
B1Moreperception
US /pɚˈsɛpʃən/
UK /pəˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way in which one sees or understands something
- The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
B1Morepose
US /poʊz/
UK /pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- To suggest an idea, question or solution
- Noun
- False behavior to gain respect or liking
B1TOEICMoreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMorepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMorerampant
US /ˈræmpənt/
UK /ˈræmpənt/
- Adjective
- Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
B2Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMoresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Morestatic
US /ˈstætɪk/
UK /ˈstætɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- Being unchangeable or unmovable
- Uncountable Noun
- Unwanted noise that disturbs a radio or TV signal
B2Moreswell
US /swɛl/
UK /swel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
- To increase in size or number larger than normal
- Uncountable Noun
- Being overcome from feeling a strong emotion
- Act of growing in size or increasing in number
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemporarily
US /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
UK /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- For a limited amount of time
- In a way that is not intended to be permanent or lasting
A2Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moretypically
US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/
- Adverb
- In a normal or usual way
B1Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMorevary
US /ˈveri/
UK /ˈveəri/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change something and make it different
- To be changeable, both up and down
A2TOEICMorevat
US /væt/
UK /væt/
- Countable Noun
- A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
- Value added tax; a sales tax placed on goods
- Adjective
- Relating to Value Added Tax.
B2TOEICMorevirtual
US /ˈvɚtʃuəl/
UK /ˈvɜ:tʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- Existing only in a digital world
B1TOEICMorewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
