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period

US /ˈpɪriəd/

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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/

noun
Set amount of time during which events take place
A way to emphasize what you will say
A full stop (.), marking the end of a sentence
A menstrual cycle
A set time for a class to be held

improve

US /ɪmˈpruv/

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UK /ɪm'pru:v/

verb
To make, or become, something better

other
To become better than before; to advance in excellence.
To become better

other
To make something better; to enhance in value or quality.
To make something better; to raise to a more desirable quality or condition.

grocery

US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/

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UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/

noun
Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
Food and other items sold in a supermarket or grocery store.
A store that sells food and household supplies.

B2 TOEIC

vocabulary

US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

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UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

noun
Words that have to do with a particular subject
The body of words used in a particular language.
The words that a person knows

other
The range of words known to or used by a particular person or group of people.

B1 TOEIC

fuel

US /ˈfjuəl/

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UK /'fju:əl/

verb
To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
To provide gas or petrol for something
To supply with fuel; to stimulate or intensify.

noun
A substance that is burned to produce heat or power.
Material used to produce heat or power when burned

exercise

US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

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UK /'eksəsaɪz/

other
Physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy.
A military maneuver or simulated combat operation for training purposes.
A task or activity designed to test or improve one's knowledge or skill.
A task or activity designed to practice a skill or test knowledge.
A set of organized activities for training or practice.

other
Physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy.
The use or application of a skill, right, or quality.
The use or application of a faculty, right, or process.
The use or application of a skill, right, or quality.

other
To perform physical activities to stay healthy or improve fitness.

other
To train or drill in order to improve fitness or skill.
To use or apply a skill, right, or quality.
To exert influence or pressure.
To use a skill, right, or quality.
To use or apply a skill, right, or quality.

noun
Physical activity to increase health and strength
A task or activity designed to develop or improve a particular skill or ability.
Set of questions in a text book

verb
To work out to become stronger and healthier
To retain your ability or practice your skills

court

US /kɔrt, kort/

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UK /kɔ:t/

other
To seek the affections of someone with the intention of marrying them.
To take legal action against someone.
To try to gain the favor or support of someone.

verb
To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
To encourage dangerous behavior
To pay attention to someone to get their support

noun
Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
A place where legal trials take place and where judgments are made.
Place where legal cases are decided
The residence or establishment of a monarch or sovereign.
Large, flat area, to play tennis or basketball
A marked-out area used for playing games such as tennis and basketball.

scientific

US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

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UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

adjective
Concerning academic study of the physical world
Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

noun
Relating to or used in science.

other
Knowledge gained through systematic study and experimentation.

religious

US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

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UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

adjective
Having or showing a strong belief in a religion.
Having or showing belief in and reverence for God or a deity.
Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
Relating to or concerned with religion.
Having or showing a strong belief in a religion.
Very careful and consistent in doing something.

B1

performance

US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

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UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

noun
Act of doing something
The action of performing; an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Activity done to entertain an audience
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The capability of a machine, product, or person.
The operating speed, efficiency, or capability of a computer or other machine.
The financial result of the activities of a company or organization over a period of time.
An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
An act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.
The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
A public presentation or exhibition.
The way in which someone or something functions or operates.

other
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
The capabilities or functioning of a machine, product, or system.
The operating speed or efficiency of a computer or other machine.
A measure of how efficiently a computer or other system operates.
The financial results of a company or investment over a period of time.
The financial result of a company, fund, or investment over a period of time.
The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
The act of performing; the state of being performed.
The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.

interest

US /ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst, -ˌtrɛst/

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UK /'ɪntrəst/

other
(of money) accumulate as interest.

noun
Best or most advantageous thing for someone
Advantage or benefit.
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Activity or subject one enjoys doing or learning
A right, title, or legal share in something.
Fee for borrowing money

other
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.

verb
To make someone want to know about something
To persuade to do, become involved with something
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).

other
To excite the attention or curiosity of.
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).
To excite the attention or curiosity of; to cause to be concerned or curious.

serve

US /sɚv/

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UK /sɜ:v/

verb
To act in a particular position or office
To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
To be used for a particular purpose
To give someone food or drinks
To give a person or group a service that is needed
To spend a particular amount of time in prison
To help customers find products and making sales
To give an official paper to appear in court

fit

US /fɪt/

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UK /fɪt/

noun
A sudden outburst of strong emotion, especially anger.
Sudden loss of body control; attack (of crying)
A sudden attack of illness, especially a convulsion or seizure.
The way something, especially a garment, fits.

adjective
Good looking; physically attractive
Having good physical health and strength
In good physical condition; healthy and strong.
Proper or acceptable; morally or socially correct

other
To be in good physical condition.
To be the correct size or shape.

verb
To install a machine, equipment etc.
To adjust or change to the right size or shape
To be the right size and shape that you want

other
To be in agreement or harmony with.
To put something into place; to prepare something for use.
To be of the right size or shape.

leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

wild

US /waɪld/

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UK /waɪld/

adverb
In a manner which lacks control

adjective
Living in nature; not tame
(Of land) not developed by people

noun
A natural environment e.g. jungle, forest

entertain

US /ˌentərˈteɪn/

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UK /ˌentəˈteɪn/

other
To provide amusement by singing, telling jokes etc.

other
To consider or think about something.
To receive and take care of guests.
To provide amusement or enjoyment to someone.

verb
To receive someone as a guest
To provide amusement (e.g. by singing, dancing)

place

US /ples/

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UK /pleɪs/

noun
One's proper or appropriate role or duty.
One's home or residence.
Particular location, area or region
A position in a sequence or structure.
A position in a competition or ranking.
A house or home.
A person's situation or circumstances.
A town, city, or other area.

verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To make an order.
To put something in a certain location or position
To put something in a particular position.

other
To recognize or remember someone or something.
To make an order.
To put something in a particular position.
To rank in a competition.

learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

build

US /bɪld/

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UK /bɪld/

noun
Your physical shape; physique
A version of a software program.
The process of construction.

other
To increase or strengthen confidence.
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To increase or develop something over time.
To create or establish something gradually.
To use something as a base or foundation for further development.
To create or strengthen a relationship.

verb
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To develop or establish (something) gradually.
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

other
To work towards a particular goal or outcome.
To increase or intensify, especially referring to weather conditions.

fill

US /fɪl/

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UK /fɪl/

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full

verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

other
To make full.

stadium

US /ˈstediəm/

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UK /'steɪdɪəm/

noun
Building with a sports field for watching games

B2

legal

US /ˈliɡəl/

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UK /'li:ɡl/

adjective
Concerning the law; allowed by law
Allowed by law, especially relating to the age at which someone is allowed to do a particular thing.
Permitted by law; lawful.
Relating to lawyers or the legal profession.
Relating to or concerned with the law.
Of the size of legal paper (8.5 x 14 inches).

noun
A size of paper 8.5 × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).
A legal professional or department.

pharmacy

US /ˈfɑ:rməsi/

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UK /ˈfɑ:məsi/

noun
Shop where medicines are prepared and sold

B1

cinema

US /ˈsɪnəmə/

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UK /ˈsɪnəmə/

noun
A place for showing movies
Film industry or movie business

find

US /faɪnd/

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UK /faɪnd/

verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching

grow

US /ɡro/

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UK /ɡrəʊ/

other
To become gradually.
To develop or increase in amount or degree.
To increase in size or develop.

other
To cultivate or raise plants.

verb
To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
To improve; to develop better skills over time
To develop and become bigger or taller over time

prepare

US /prɪˈper/

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UK /prɪˈpeə(r)/

other
To put in a state of readiness or fitness.
To make (something) ready for use or consideration.
To make something ready for use or consideration.
To make or create something.
To train or equip someone for a particular task or situation.

other
To get oneself ready for something.
To make oneself ready.

verb
To make something ready for use

theater

US /ˈθiətɚ/

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UK /'θɪətə/

noun
Place where plays or movies are seen
Art of performing dramatic performances and plays

borrow

US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/

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UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/

verb
To take and later return something from another
To carry one number to another column when adding

amusement

US /əˈmjuzmənt/

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UK /ə'mju:zmənt/

noun
State of being amused or feeling enjoyment

B2

fast

US /fæst/

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UK /fɑ:st/

adjective
(of a color or dye) resistant to fading or running.
In a way that is difficult to move or change
Firmly fixed or attached.
Moving or able to move quickly
Showing time that is later than the actual time

other
To abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially for religious reasons.

noun
Period of time when a person chooses not to eat
A period of abstaining from food.

adverb
With a great deal of speed

verb
To refuse food for a long time

collection

US /kəˈlɛkʃən/

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UK /kəˈlekʃn/

noun
Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
A group of things gathered together.
Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
A group of artworks assembled by a collector or institution.
The systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose.
The process of getting money that is owed.
A set of new clothes produced by a fashion designer for a particular season.
A group of things or people that have been gathered together.
A group of things or people that have been gathered together.
A set of literary works, such as stories or poems, gathered together in one volume.
The act of collecting money; a sum of money collected.
The money received during a church service.
The action or process of collecting something.

other
The act or process of collecting.

restaurant

US /ˈrɛstərənt, -təˌrɑnt/

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UK /'restrɒnt/

noun
Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
A business establishment where meals are served to the public.
A restaurant that specializes in a particular type of cuisine.
A place where meals are served to the public.