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answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreblueberry
US /ˈblu:beri/
UK /ˈblu:bəri/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet edible dark blue berries
B2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebucket
US /ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /'bʌkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount held by a bucket.
B1Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morecocoa
US /ˈkoko/
UK /'kəʊkəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Brown powder from a large bean, used for chocolate
B2Moreconsumer
US /kənˈsumɚ/
UK /kənˈsju:mə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who buys goods or services
- An economic agent who uses goods and services.
- Adjective
- Relating to people who buy goods and services.
A2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflop
US /flɑ:p/
UK /flɒp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- To move loosely and without precision
- Noun
- Book, movie etc. that is a total sales failure
- Sound of something large hitting water
B2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefudge
US /fʌdʒ/
UK /fʌdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft sweet made from butter and milk
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid dealing with an issue, problem
C1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregeisha
US /ˈɡeʃə, ˈɡi-/
UK /'ɡeɪʃə/
- Noun
- Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
C2Moregolden ticket
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
- Something that provides a unique opportunity or advantage.
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moreidiom
US /ˈɪdiəm/
UK /ˈɪdiəm/
- Noun
- Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMorelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMoremarshmallow
US /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛlo, -ˌmælo/
UK /ˌmɑ:ʃ'mæləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Spongy candy made of gelatin and sugar
- Adjective
- Having a pale, soft, white color similar to that of a marshmallow.
B2Moremysterious
US /mɪˈstɪriəs/
UK /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
- Adjective
- Unusual; hard to understand or work out
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMorerecap
US /riˈkæp/
UK /'ri:kæp/
- Noun
- Brief description of something that had been said
- Transitive Verb
- To describe or summarize the main points
C1TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Morestrawberry
US /ˈstrɔˌbɛri/
UK /'strɔ:bərɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet fleshy red fruit
B1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMorethe best jobs
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
A1Morethink up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or an excuse
A1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moretruffle
US /ˈtrʌfəl/
UK /ˈtrʌfl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Expensive black edible fungi
C1Moreunsuccessful
US /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Not achieving your goal or finding success
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
A1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMore
