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accurate
US /ˈækjərɪt/
UK /ˈækjərət/
- Adjective
- With no mistake or error; Correct
A2Morebalm
US /bɑm/
UK /bɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fragrant herb
- Soft oily substance, e.g. to soften the skin
C1Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMoreblend
US /blɛnd/
UK /blend/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements or substances
- To mix ingredients when cooking
- Noun
- Product known for mixing ingredients
B1Moreblush
US /blʌʃ/
UK /blʌʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
B1Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Moreclaw
US /klɔ/
UK /klɔ:/
- Countable Noun
- Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
- A tool or part of a tool resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or tearing.
- Transitive Verb
- To dig or pull with the nails or fingers
- To grasp or seize something with or as if with claws.
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecream
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
B1Morecustom made
US
UK
- Adjective
- Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredot
US /dɑt/
UK /dɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place small amounts/things in various places
- To mark something by placing a small, round spot
- Noun
- Small round mark
B1TOEICMoreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreevaluation
US /ɪˌvæljʊˈeʃən/
UK /ɪˌvæljʊ'eɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Judgment about the value or condition of something
B1TOEICMoreeyeliner
US /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/
UK /ˈaɪlaɪnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- A cosmetic applied as a line around the eyes to make them appear larger or more defined.
C2Moreeyeshadow
US /ˈaɪʃædoʊ/
UK /ˈaɪʃædəʊ/
- Noun
- Colored makeup worn around the eyes
C2Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefan out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoreglam
US /ɡ'læm/
UK /ɡ'læm/
- Adjective
- Shortened form of 'glamorous'
B2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego in with
US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/
UK /ɡəu in wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidol
US /ˈaɪdl/
UK /'aɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Person who is greatly admired
B2Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreliner
US /ˈlaɪnɚ/
UK /ˈlaɪnə(r)/
- Noun
- Material used to cover the inside surface of
B2Morelip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
- Noun
- Edge of a hole or container
- Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
A2Moremakeup
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.
B2Moreminimal
US /ˈmɪnəməl/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməl/
- Adjective
- The smallest possible; least
- Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
B1Moremole
US /mol/
UK /məʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
- Small natural dark spot on someone's skin
B2Morenail
US /nel/
UK /neɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- Hard part at the end of your finger
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together with metal nails
- To catch someone doing an illegal activity
B1Moreobsess
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
C1Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMorepad
US /pæd/
UK /pæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
- Transitive Verb
- To put soft material in to provide comfort
- To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
B1TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreprimer
US /ˈprɪmɚ/
UK /'praɪmə(r)/
- Noun
- A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
- A book that covers the basics of a subject
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreregime
US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/
UK /reɪˈʒi:m/
- Noun
- A system of management; a form of government
B1Moreroutine
US /ruˈtin/
UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEICMoreskincare
US /'skɪnker/
UK /'skɪnkeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Products designed to nourish the skin
C2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Morestep to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
A1Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moresurreal
US /səˈriəl/
UK /səˈri:əl/
- Adjective
- Concerning surrealism
- Being strange, dreamlike or difficult to follow
B2Moretherapeutic
US /ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/
UK /ˌθerəˈpju:tɪk/
- Adjective
- Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
B2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretranslation
US /trænsˈleʃən, trænz-/
UK /trænsˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- changing text from one language to another; the process of changing something into a different form
A2Moreunexpected
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
- Adjective
- Surprising because it was not expected
- Noun
- An event or occurrence that was not anticipated.
B2Moreupper
US /ˈʌpɚ/
UK /ˈʌpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- Something happy or encouraging
- Adjective
- Located above others of the same kind
- Being the northern part of a region
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreviolin
US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
- Noun
- Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
B1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morevogue
US /voɡ/
UK /vəuɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion, a popular item
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewing
US /wɪŋ/
UK /wɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
- One of the two parts on the side of a plane, bird
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly to a place
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