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alarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblare
US /bler/
UK /bleə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
C2Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morebust
US /bʌst/
UK /bʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrest people involved in crime
- To break something with force
- Noun
- A woman's chest or breasts
B2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecarrier
US /ˈkæriɚ/
UK /ˈkæriə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things
- Someone with a disease who gives it to another
- Noun
- someone who does not suffer from a disease but has the infection or genetic fault that causes it and can give the disease to someone else
A2Morechime
US /tʃaɪm/
UK /tʃaɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a musical, harmonious sound
B2Morechirp
US /tʃɜ:rp/
UK /tʃɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
C1Moreclam
US /klæm/
UK /klæm/
- Countable Noun
- Kind of shellfish
C2Morecluck
US /klʌk/
UK /klʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a noise like a chicken
C2Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoredoorbell
US /ˈdɔrˌbɛl, ˈdor-/
UK /ˈdɔ:ˌbel, ˈdəʊr-/
- Noun
- Button you push on outside door to gain entry
C1Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Morefactory
US /ˈfæktəri/
UK /ˈfæktri/
- Countable Noun
- Building where things are made
A2TOEICMorefiery
US /ˈfaɪri/
UK /ˈfaɪəri/
- Adjective
- Of or like fire; hot or angry
- Consisting of fire or closely resembling fire.
B2Moregroan
US /groʊn/
UK /grəʊn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- Noun
- Deep sound from the throat from despair, pain etc.
B1Moregrowl
US /ɡraʊl/
UK /graʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
- Noun
- A deep sound of anger or hostility
B2Moregrumble
US /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
UK /'ɡrʌmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be displeased and complain about something
B2TOEICMoregrunt
US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /grʌnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
B2Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
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.
B2Moreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moremarble
US /ˈmɑrbəl/
UK /'mɑ:bl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
- Adjective
- Made of or resembling marble.
- Having a veined or swirled appearance like marble.
B1Moremoi
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- (French) me
C1Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Moreparade
US /pəˈred/
UK /pə'reɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group walking in a public celebration
- A formal gathering of troops for inspection or display.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display something publicly
- To display (someone or something) ostentatiously.
B1Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepeace and quiet
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- Absence of noise or activity; serenity.
B1Morequack
US /kwæk/
UK /kwæk/
- Countable Noun
- Derogatory term for an incompetent doctor
- Sound made by a duck
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sound like a duck
B2TOEICMorerattle
US /ˈrætl/
UK /'rætl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- Noun
- A series of sharp noises from shaking
B1Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Morerumble
US /ˈrʌmbəl/
UK /ˈrʌmbl/
- Noun
- Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
- Intransitive Verb
- To make low, heavy continuous sounds
B2Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshatter
US /ˈʃætɚ/
UK /'ʃætə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into small pieces
B1Moreshoo
US /ʃu/
UK /ʃu:/
- Interjection
- Said to make people or animals go away
C1Moreshortcut
US /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/
UK /'ʃɔ:tkʌt/
- Noun
- A route that is shorter than the normal
B2Moreshriek
US /ʃrik/
UK /ʃri:k/
- Noun
- Loud high-pitched sound or scream
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud high-pitched sound or scream
B2Moresigh
US /saɪ/
UK /saɪ/
- Noun
- Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe out to show boredom or disappointment
A2Morestarve
US /stɑ:rv/
UK /stɑ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
- To need or desire very strongly
B1Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Morethud
US /θʌd/
UK /θʌd/
- Noun
- Dull noise, as of something heavy falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a dull noise often from falling heavily
B2More
