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situation

US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/

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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/

noun
Place, position or area that something is in
An unexpected problem or difficulty

practice

US /ˈpræktɪs/

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UK /'præktɪs/

other
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To do something repeatedly so as to become skilled at it.

noun
A customary way of doing something.
A usual or customary action or proceeding.
A doctor's or lawyer's business.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
The office and place for legal or medical work
Doing something many times to become better at it

other
A customary way of doing something.
The business or work of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.

other
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something.
Repeated exercise of an activity or skill in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.

other
Work at or be engaged in (a profession).

verb
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To work as a doctor or lawyer
To live according to the teachings of a religion
To do something many times to improve a skill

develop

US /dɪˈvɛləp/

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UK /dɪ'veləp/

verb
To explain something in steps and in detail
To create or think of something
To grow bigger, more complex, or more advanced
To make a photograph from film

other
To invent something or cause something to exist
To start to suffer from an illness or other medical condition
To improve the quality, strength, or usefulness of something

other
To (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form

career

US /kəˈrɪr/

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UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

noun
Particular occupation in professional life
The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements.
A profession or occupation, especially one offering advancement or social prestige.

adjective
Relating to someone's job
Relating to a job or profession that someone does for a long period.
Relating to a job or profession that someone does for a long time.

other
To move rapidly or without control
To cause to move rapidly; to promote the development or progress of.

other
To advance or make progress rapidly
To follow a profession as a life's work
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
To advance in a profession or occupation.
To move swiftly and often uncontrollably in a specified direction.

verb
To move forward very fast and without control

fear

US /fɪr/

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UK /fɪə(r)/

noun
Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger

verb
To be afraid of or nervous about something

other
A concern or worry.

other
An unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat.
A feeling of reverence and respect for someone or something.

other
To be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.

imagine

US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/

verb
To think creatively about; form mental picture of
Form a mental image or concept of something.
Suppose or assume something.

other
To form a mental image or concept of something.
To suppose or assume something.

feature

US /ˈfitʃɚ/

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UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

noun
Special report in a magazine or paper
A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.
Distinctive or important point of something
A part of the face, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.
A full-length film intended as the main item in a movie program.

adjective
Main; important

verb
To highlight or give special importance to

other
To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.

distress

US /dɪˈstrɛs/

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UK /dɪ'stres/

noun
State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
Condition of danger or emergency
State of lacking money and basic needs
The seizure of someone’s property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed.
Condition of physical illness, pain or suffering

verb
To cause someone anxiety or sadness
To be in financial trouble

other
To cause suffering to.
To seize (goods) to satisfy a debt.

other
Great suffering of body or mind.
A state of danger or desperate need.

odd

US /ɑd/

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UK /ɒd/

adjective
Being unmatched with someone or something
Being a number not able to be divided by two
Being unexpected or different; out of the ordinary

inspire

US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

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UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

verb
To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
To give someone an idea to do or make something
To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
To make someone feel a certain emotion

other
To breathe in
To encourage or impel someone to do something
To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

B1 TOEIC

direct

US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

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UK /də'rekt/

verb
To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
To control or be in charge of something.
To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
To show the way by conducting or leading
To control the acting in a movie or play
To order or instruct someone to do something.

other
To address someone.
To aim something at someone or something.
To control the management and organization of something.
To be in charge of the actors and other staff in the making of a film or play.
To control or be in charge of someone or something.
To show or tell someone how to get somewhere.

adjective
Without anyone or anything else being involved or between.
Expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and open way.
Going straight from one place to another without stopping or changing direction.

adverb
Coming straight from something

plot

US /plɑt/

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UK /plɒt/

other
Mark (a route or position) on a chart.
To secretly devise a plan to accomplish some possibly illegal or harmful end.

noun
Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
Series of events that form the main story
A small piece of ground marked out for a special purpose.
Secret plan to do something wrong or bad
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.

verb
To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
To find and mark something on a map or graph
To plan something in secret, often something bad
To plan something secretly

perform

US /pɚˈfɔrm/

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UK /pə'fɔ:m/

verb
To carry out an action well or successfully
To entertain an audience by dancing, singing etc.

other
To present a form of entertainment to an audience.
To function or operate in a certain way.

other
To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.

cast

US /kæst/

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UK /kɑ:st/

noun
People who appear in a play or movie
Small amount of a particular color
Shape to pour hot metal in to create objects
Hard covering put around injured arm, leg etc.

verb
To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
To describe someone's personality or character
To make objects using a mold
To be presented in a certain way
To send out or direct something
To throw something using a line, e.g. when fishing

genre

US /ˈʒɑnrə/

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UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/

noun
Category of art, music with its own qualities

performance

US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

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UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

noun
Act of doing something
The action of performing; an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Activity done to entertain an audience
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The capability of a machine, product, or person.
The operating speed, efficiency, or capability of a computer or other machine.
The financial result of the activities of a company or organization over a period of time.
An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
An act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.
The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
A public presentation or exhibition.
The way in which someone or something functions or operates.

other
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The capabilities or functioning of a machine, product, or system.
The operating speed or efficiency of a computer or other machine.
A measure of how efficiently a computer or other system operates.
The financial results of a company or investment over a period of time.
The financial result of a company, fund, or investment over a period of time.
The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
The act of performing; the state of being performed.
The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.

pretty

US /ˈprɪti/

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UK /'prɪtɪ/

adjective
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
Pleasing; fine
Pleasant or nice.

other
To make (something) more attractive or appealing

adverb
To a moderate degree; fairly.
Very; to a great degree
To some extent; fairly
Used to emphasize something, often in a negative way.

noun
A pretty thing or person
A pretty thing.

film

US /fɪlm/

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UK /fɪlm/

noun
Thin layer that covers something
Movie

verb
To record moving action with a camera

connection

US /kəˈnɛkʃən/

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UK /kəˈnekʃn/

noun
Something that joins things together; being joined
A link or means of access.
Person you know who can help you in some way
A relationship between things or people.
Changing vehicles when traveling
A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

recruit

US /rɪˈkrut/

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UK /rɪ'kru:t/

other
To enlist someone in the armed forces.
To hire someone for a job.
To persuade someone to do something.

noun
Person who has just joined the military
A newly enlisted or hired person.
Person who has just begun a new activity or job

verb
To convince and help people to join the military
To find new employees, volunteers or members

B1 TOEIC

comedy

US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

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UK /'kɒmədɪ/

noun
Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending

escort

US /ˈeskɔ:rt/

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UK /ˈeskɔ:t/

noun
Person going with you for protection/help/company

verb
To go along with to provide protection, help

pessimistic

US /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

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UK /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

adjective
Having negative feelings about the future
Characterized by a lack of hope or confidence in the future.
Inclined to take the least favorable view.
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believing that the worst will happen.

audition

US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

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UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

noun
Trial performance to show suitability for a part

verb
To try out for a part in a play or film

lengthy

US /ˈlɛŋkθi, ˈlɛŋ-/

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UK /'leŋθɪ/

adjective
Having a lot of something, such as pages in a book

hit

US /hɪt/

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UK /hɪt/

verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To strike someone physically.
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport
To strike someone or something forcefully.

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
An instance of striking or making contact.
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
A successful or popular thing or person.
Time when a website is accessed

director

US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/

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UK /də'rektə(r)/

noun
Senior person who manages part of an organization
Someone who directs a film or play.
A manager in an organization or company.
Person who controls the acting in a movie or play

promise

US /ˈprɑmɪs/

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UK /'prɒmɪs/

verb
To say you will certainly do something
Assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare something.
To assure someone that one will definitely do something.

other
To assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare.
To indicate that something specified will develop.
To pledge or vow to do something.

noun
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
Potential for future success or excellence.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

other
To show signs of (something good).

other
Grounds for feeling hopeful or confident about the future.

chemistry

US /ˈkɛmɪstri/

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UK /'kemɪstrɪ/

noun
The study of the structure of substances

support

US /səˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

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UK /səˈpɔ:t/

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down

verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

humanitarian

US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/

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UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/

noun
Person who tries to help those in a crisis
A person who seeks to promote human welfare; a philanthropist.

adjective
Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.

success

US /səkˈsɛs/

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UK /sək'ses/

noun
Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
A successful person; one who achieved their aims

gloomy

US /ˈɡlumi/

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UK /'ɡlu:mɪ/

adjective
(E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
Feeling distressed or pessimistic.

successful

US /səkˈsɛsfəl/

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UK /səkˈsesfl/

adjective
Having the desired effect or result
Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status

wealthy

US /ˈwɛlθi/

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UK /ˈwelθi/

adjective
Having a great quantity of money or property

sitcom

US /ˈsɪtˌkɑm/

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UK /'sɪtkɒm/

noun
Humorous drama based on day-to-day life

C1

change

US /tʃendʒ/

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UK /tʃeɪndʒ/

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else

verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

A1

include

US /ɪnˈklud/

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UK /ɪnˈklu:d/

verb
To make someone, something part of a group
To contain something as part of a whole.
To contain as part of a whole; to add as part of a group or set.

other
To consider as part of a group or category.
To contain something as part of a whole.

part

US /pɑ:rt/

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UK /pɑ:t/

noun
Division of a book
Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
A line in a person's hair, made with a comb
Character an actor plays on stage, movie, or TV
Some, but not all of a specific thing
Role in causing something to happen

verb
To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
To move two things apart creating a space
To leave someone, or to break off a relationship

adjective
To some degree; half; not fully

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

A1

prostitution

US /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən,-ˈt:ʃənju-/

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UK /ˌprɔstɪˈtu:ʃən, -ˈtju:-/

noun
Practice of offering sex for money

other
The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
The use of something in a way that degrades or corrupts it, especially for personal gain.
The practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
The practice of engaging in sexual activity, typically with someone to whom one is not married, in exchange for payment or some other material benefit.

design

US /dɪˈzaɪn/

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UK /dɪˈzaɪn/

noun
The way something is planned, to fulfill a purpose
An intention or plan.
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of something before it is built or made.
A decorative pattern or motif.
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of something before it is built or made.
An intention or purpose.

verb
To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
To think of a plan

other
To plan and fashion something artistically or skillfully.
To intend for a particular purpose or use.
To plan and develop a specific purpose or intention.

meet

US /mit/

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UK /mi:t/

verb
To provide something that is necessary
To come together at a certain time or place

noun
Sporting competition e.g. swimming

A1

overboard

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UK

adverb
Going over the side of a boat or ship into the sea

C1

prostitute

US /ˈprɑ:stətu:t/

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UK /ˈprɒstɪtju:t/

noun
Person who has sex for money
A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.

verb
To sell your body; to exchange sex for money

other
To compromise or debase oneself or one's talents for financial or other gain.
To offer or engage in sexual activity for payment; to degrade or misuse oneself for unworthy purposes.

other
To offer oneself for sexual activity in exchange for payment.

ensemble

US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/

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UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/

noun
Group of things, people working together
A set of clothes chosen to be worn together.
A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
A piece of music written for a small group of musicians.

adverb
In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
Together or at the same time.

screenplay

US /ˈskrinˌple/

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UK /ˈskri:npleɪ/

noun
Movie script that includes movement and speech

buddhist

US /'bʊdɪst/

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UK /'bʊdɪst/

noun
Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha

C2

knight

US /naɪt/

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UK /naɪt/

noun
Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
Man who is awarded a title by a king or queen
Person's name

verb
To grant someone the title of knight

B2 TOEIC

eve

US /i:v/

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UK /i:v/

noun
The time just before something happens
Day before a significant or special day
(Poetic) evening; early part of the night
Person's name

marshall

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UK

noun
Person's name
Person who has a high position in the military