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aesthetic
US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
UK /i:sˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
- Noun
- a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
- A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
B2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreascend
US /əˈsɛnd/
UK /ə'send/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise, go up to a higher level
B2TOEICMorebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecarpet
US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/
UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecolor palette
US
UK
- Noun
- A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
A1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecount in
US /kaʊnt ɪn/
UK /kaunt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include someone in an activity or plan.
B1Morecourtesy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- Because of; as a result of.
B2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecreation
US /kriˈeʃən/
UK /krɪ'eɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making something
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecustom
US /ˈkʌstəm/
UK /ˈkʌstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- Tradition that most people in a community do
- Adjective
- Specially made to order
- Modified to a particular specification.
A2Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreedgy
US /ˈɛdʒi/
UK /ˈedʒi/
- Adjective
- Feelings of tension and anxiety
C1Moreembroider
US /ɛmˈbrɔɪdɚ/
UK /ɪm'brɔɪdə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To add details to a story to make it interesting
- To sew a decorative pattern onto
- Noun
- Ornamentation on a piece of clothing.
B2Moreensemble
US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/
UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of things, people working together
- A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Adverb
- Together or at the same time.
- In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
B2Moreexhibition
US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public event to display objects, art etc.
- A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
- The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
B1TOEICMoreeye popping
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
A1Morefabric
US /ˈfæbrɪk/
UK /ˈfæbrɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth or material
- Basic structure
B1TOEICMorefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Morefashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefloral
US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/
UK /'flɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
B2Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Moregala
US /ˈɡelə, ˈɡælə, ˈɡɑlə/
UK /'ɡɑ:lə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big party, as for a public celebration
B2Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregown
US /ɡaʊn/
UK /ɡaʊn/
- Countable Noun
- Long loose clothing worn over other clothes
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein place of
US /ɪn ples ʌv/
UK /in pleis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Instead of; as a substitute for.
in time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein waves
US /ɪn weɪvz/
UK /ɪn weɪvz/
- other
- Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
B2Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorejewelry
US /ˈdʒuəlri/
UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
B1Morekale
US /keɪl/
UK /keɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves
C2Moreleather
US /ˈlɛðɚ/
UK /ˈleðə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
A2TOEICMorelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremelt
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.
B1Moremicro
US /ˈmaɪkro/
UK /'maɪkrəʊ/
- Noun
- A prefix meaning 'very small'
B2Moremojo
US /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/
UK /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/
- Noun
- Magic power or magic spell
C2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreon the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreorchid
US /ˈɔ:rkɪd/
UK /ˈɔ:kɪd/
- Noun
- Color that is light purple
- Showy plant, often with unusually shaped flowers
B2Moreout of the box
US /aʊt əv ðə bɑks/
UK /aut əv ðə bɒks/
- other
- Thinking in an original or creative way.
- Ready to use immediately without special preparation.
B2Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepay homage to
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To show respect and honor to someone or something.
A1Moreperfectly
US /ˈpəfɪktli/
UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/
- Adverb
- In a faultless manner; without mistakes
A2Moresand
US /sænd/
UK /sænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
- Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
- To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
A2Moresheer
US /ʃɪr/
UK /ʃɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly turn or change direction
- Adverb
- Straight up and down; steeply
B1Moreshoulder
US /ˈʃoldɚ/
UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
- Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
- Transitive Verb
- To carry something around your neck
- To push something using the top part of your arm
A2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moretimeless
US /ˈtaɪmlɪs/
UK /ˈtaɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
B1Morevan
US /væn/
UK /væn/
- Noun
- Truck with an enclosed cargo space
A2TOEICMorewhimsical
US /ˈhwɪmzɪkəl, ˈwɪm-/
UK /ˈwɪmzɪkl/
- Adjective
- Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
C1TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
