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US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/
- Noun
- A step-by-step problem-solving feature
B2Moreappreciate
US /əˈpriʃiˌet/
UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Transitive Verb
- To be thankful for; to value or admire
A2TOEICMoreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreaware
US /əˈwɛr/
UK /əˈwɛə/
- Adjective
- Knowing or feeling that something exists
A2TOEICMorebreak from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
A1Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecuddle
US /ˈkʌdl:/
UK /'kʌdl/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold in your arms to show love or care for
B2Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredraw inspiration
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gain motivation or creative ideas from something.
A1Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moredrift off
US /drɪft ɔf/
UK /drift ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually fall asleep.
C2Moreemit
US /ɪˈmɪt/
UK /ɪ'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
B1Moreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefly by
US /flai baɪ/
UK /flai bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass quickly
- To visit someone briefly
A1Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMoregratitude
US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Warm friendly feelings of thanks
B2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein 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.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreno shame
US
UK
- Adjective
- Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
- Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
- Phrase
- Without apology or regret.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreoverwhelmed
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
- Feeling like you are unable to cope with something
B2Morepositivity
US /ˌpɒzə'tɪvətɪ/
UK /ˌpɒzɪ'tɪvɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tendency to be positive or accepting
- The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
B2Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorereach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
B1Morereconnect
US /ˌriːkəˈnekt/
UK /ˌri:kəˈnekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To connect again
B1Morereduce
US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
A2TOEICMorescroll
US /skroʊl/
UK /skrəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down a computer screen
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move up, down, or across a computer screen
B2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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.
A1Morestimulate
US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/
UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse or excite emotionally
B1Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morewell rested
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
A2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
