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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebask
US /bæsk/
UK /bɑ:sk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To exposes yourself to warmth (the sun), or praise
C1TOEICMorebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredump
US /dʌmp/
UK /dʌmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a romantic relationship
- To put something somewhere without care
- Noun
- A place where waste or garbage is left.
- A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
B1Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMoreglory
US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/
UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having respect, honor or pride
- Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
B1Moregluten
US /ˈɡlutn/
UK /ˈglu:tn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
C1Moregoodnight
US /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/
UK /ˌɡʊd'naɪt/
- Interjection
- (Said as you go to bed, leave someone at night)
B2Moregrizzly
US /'grɪzlɪ/
UK /'grɪzlɪ/
- Adjective
- Grayish
C1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorekoala
US /koʊˈɑ:lə/
UK /kəʊˈɑ:lə/
- Noun
- Small tree-living Australian grey animal
C2Morelizard
US /ˈlɪzərd/
UK /ˈlɪzəd/
- Noun
- Reptile with scales and a long body and tail
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Morememe
US /mi:m/
UK /mi:m/
- Noun
- Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
C1Moreno sweat
US /noʊ swɛt/
UK /nəʊ swet/
- Idiom
- An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- An informal response to 'thank you,' meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it was no trouble'.
B2Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Morepanda
US /ˈpændə/
UK /'pændə/
- Noun
- White and black bear-like mammal from China
B1Morepause
US /pɔz/
UK /pɔ:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing for a while before continuing
- To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A temporary break before continuing
- Function on a device to stop and restart it
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Morerefresh
US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
UK /rɪ'freʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refill a person's glass with a drink
- To restore strength and energy to; revive
B1Morerehearse
US /rɪˈhɜ:rs/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- To say or write again; repeat.
B1TOEICMoreresound
US /rɪˈzaʊnd/
UK /rɪˈzaʊnd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To echo with the sound of
C2Morerighteous
US /ˈraɪtʃəs/
UK /ˈraɪtʃəs/
- Adjective
- Regarding what you think is right
- Regarding what you think is right
B2Morespare
US /spɛr/
UK /speə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (money or time) available for
- To save from being hurt or punished
- Adjective
- Being extra or in reserve
A2Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreunanimous
US /jʊˈnænəməs/
UK /juˈnænɪməs/
- Adjective
- Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
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.
B2Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewoo
US /wu/
UK /wu:/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- To attempt to persuade to do something
C2TOEICMore
