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struggle

US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

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UK /'strʌɡl/

noun
Strong efforts made to do something difficult
A prolonged effort for something
A difficult or challenging situation or task

verb
To try very hard to do something difficult

other
To try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
To fight or struggle violently

A2

mental

US /ˈmɛntl/

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UK /ˈmentl/

adjective
Concerning the mind

pattern

US /ˈpætən/

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UK /'pætn/

noun
An arrangement or sequence.
A consistent and recurring way of behaving.
Model to follow in making or doing something
Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
A excellent example or model.
Regular repeated behavior
A model or guide for making something.
A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done.
A set of paper shapes used as a guide for cutting cloth when making clothes.

verb
To copy the way something else is made

other
To use as a model or guide.
To decorate with a pattern.

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

crisis

US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

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UK /'kraɪsɪs/

noun
Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
A situation that has reached a critical phase.
A time of intense difficulty or danger.
A decisive moment.
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
A situation that has reached a critical phase.
A time when a problem, illness, etc. is at its worst point
A situation related to environmental damage.
A state of instability or danger.
A difficult or painful experience in a person's life.
A politically unstable situation.
A turning point in a disease.

B1

sense

US /sɛns/

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UK /sens/

noun
Certain mental feeling or emotion
Normal or clear state of mind
Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text

verb
To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
To recognize the presence of something

emotional

US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

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UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

adjective
Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
Relating to or characterized by emotion
Arousing or characterized by strong feeling
Arousing or characterized by emotion.
Easily affected by emotions; tending to display emotions readily.
Easily affected by feelings
Expressing strong feelings
Relating to a person's emotions.

A2

explore

US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

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UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

verb
To examine something in detail to learn about it
To travel to a place to discover more about it

other
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail
To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

other
To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

separate

US /'sepəreɪt/

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UK /'sepəreɪt/

adjective
Being different from or unrelated to another
Not connected; different.

verb
To divide two things by being in between them
To stop living together as a couple.
To live away from your husband or wife
To move things away from each other

diverse

US /dɪˈvɚs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌvɚs/

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UK /daɪˈvɜ:s/

adjective
Being varied or different from each other
Very different from each other
Composed of different elements or qualities.
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

B1 TOEIC

establish

US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

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UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

verb
To set or create something to last for a long time
To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity

other
To discover or prove the facts of a situation.
To settle or place in a secure or permanent position.
To start or create (an organization, a system, etc.) that is meant to last for a long time.

journal

US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

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UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

noun
A diary; record of what you do every day
Magazine of academic papers

B1 TOEIC

seek

US /sik/

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UK /si:k/

verb
To ask someone for help
To ask for (something) from someone.
To search for; try to find or do; look for
To attempt to find (something).
To try to achieve something

independent

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

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UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

noun
A candidate who is not supported by a political party.
A business that is not owned or controlled by a larger company.
Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A person not connected to a political party
A private school, not supported by the government.

adjective
Owned and run by one person or a small group of people.
Having enough money to live without having to work.
Having enough money to live without working.
Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
Not connected with or influenced by something else.
Not controlled or ruled by anyone else.
Not belonging to any political party.
Thinking for yourself, rather than being influenced by other people.
Having enough money to live without working.

expectation

US /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

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UK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

noun
Belief or hope that something is going to happen
The act or state of anticipating or looking forward to something.
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
The act or state of anticipating or looking forward to something.
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
A legitimate belief that something is or will be the case, especially in legal contexts.
The degree of probability that something will occur.
A belief that someone should behave in a particular way.

due

US /du, dju/

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UK /dju:/

preposition
Because of; owing to.

adjective
When something is required or expected
Expected to happen or arrive at a particular time.
Owed to a person as a right
That is owed as a debt or obligation.

noun
Something you deserve; something you can expect

lead

US /lid/

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UK /li:d/

noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game

adjective
Being the main part in movies or plays

verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

isolation

US /ˌaɪsəˈleʃən/

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UK /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/

noun
Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
Process of separating things from other things

other
The prevention of electrical current flow between two points.
A feeling of being alone and without friends or support.
The state of being politically separated from other countries.
The act of separating someone with a contagious disease from healthy people.
The process of separating a substance or organism from others.
The state of being separated from others; aloneness.

B1

social

US /ˈsoʃəl/

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UK /ˈsəuʃəl/

adjective
Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
Living together and depending on each other

masculine

US /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

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UK /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

adjective
Having the characteristics associated with males

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

damage

US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

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UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

other
To corrupt or impair data.
To inflict physical harm on something, reducing its value, usefulness, or normal function.
To harm the reputation of someone.

noun
Physical harm that is done to something

other
Physical harm or injury that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

other
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

verb
To harm physically; to hurt or break something

traditional

US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

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UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

adjective
Involved in a custom or event common to a people
Adhering to long-established customs or beliefs.

fail

US /fel/

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UK /feɪl/

noun
A mark on a test showing you did not pass

verb
To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
To not do or provide something that is needed
To stop working or functioning; to break down
To not achieve a goal, or to go wrong

other
To not pass a test or exam.
To disappoint or let someone down.

other
To become weaker or less effective.
To stop working correctly.
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal.

loneliness

US /ˈlonlɪnɪs/

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UK /'ləʊnlɪnəs/

noun
State of feeling sad because you are alone

other
A negative emotional state that can lead to mental health problems.
The quality of causing sadness because one is alone or isolated.
A feeling of being isolated from others, even when surrounded by people.
A feeling of longing for companionship or connection with others.
A negative emotional state characterized by feelings of isolation, sadness, and disconnection.
The objective state of having few social connections and interactions.
The state of being alone and feeling sad or isolated.
The state of being lonely; solitude.

ideal

US /aɪˈdiəl, aɪˈdil/

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UK /aɪˈdi:əl/

adjective
Exactly right; could not be better
Which is thought of as being perfect

deep

US /dip/

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UK /di:p/

adjective
Complex and important
Extreme or intense
Going far down from the surface
Low in pitch, as a sound

adverb
At a certain distance beneath the surface

independence

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

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UK /ˌɪndɪ'pendəns/

other
The state of having enough income or resources to support oneself without relying on others.
The freedom to govern oneself; autonomy.
The ability to act without being influenced by others; impartiality.
The quality of having one's own thoughts and opinions, and not being easily influenced by others.
The state of not relying on others for financial support or assistance.
The freedom to make your own decisions.
The state of being independent.

noun
Having the freedom to make your own decisions

A2

mobilize

US /ˈmobəˌlaɪz/

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UK /'məʊbəlaɪz/

verb
To come together for an action or purpose

B2 TOEIC

feel

US /fil/

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UK /fi:l/

verb
To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
To sense through direct contact; touch

life

US /laɪf/

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UK /laɪf/

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

supportive

US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/

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UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/

adjective
Providing help and support to someone or something

B1 TOEIC

keep

US /kip/

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UK /ki:p/

noun
Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
Money spent on you so you can live in a place

verb
To continue doing something; not to stop
To continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.
To stop balls going in a goal in sports
To not give back or return something
(Of food) to not spoil or not rot
To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
To retain possession of; not lose or give away.
To have and continue to hold something
To do something that you have promised or agreed
To stay in a certain place or condition
To store or maintain for future use.
To maintain the rules

masculinity

US /ˌmæskjəˈlinɪti/

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UK /ˌmæskjuˈlɪnəti/

noun
Trait of behaving in ways typical of men

health

US /hɛlθ/

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UK /helθ/

noun
(Person, company) being in a good condition; well
A wish for someone's good health, expressed when drinking a toast.

other
The condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well.
The provision of medical care to a population.
The industry focused on the maintenance or restoration of health.
The state of being free from illness or injury.

study

US /ˈstʌdi/

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UK /'stʌdɪ/

verb
To focus on learning something usually at school

noun
Room that a person studies or reads in
Piece of research
Topic or subject you research or learn about

man

US /mæn/

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UK /mæn/

noun
An adult male human being.
A piece in a board game, especially chess or checkers.
Qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage or strength.
Humans in general, including male and female
A woman's husband or boyfriend.
An adult male human being
Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
A person employed for a particular task or job.

other
Human beings in general; humanity.

verb
To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

other
To provide with staff; to operate or control.

interplay

US /ˈɪntɚˌple/

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UK /ˈɪntəpleɪ/

noun
Way two or more people/things affect each other

C1

adherence

US /ædˈhɪrəns, -ˈhɛr-/

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UK /ədˈhɪərəns/

noun
Faithful support a cause, religion, etc.

aged

US /ˈedʒɪd/

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UK /eɪdʒd/

verb
To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
To get older

adjective
Very old; got older

noun
Older people in general

zealand

US /ˈzilənd/

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UK /ˈzi:lənd/

other
Largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen