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blame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMoreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Morechorus
US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/
UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a song that is repeated
- Something spoken together by many people or birds
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak or sing together at one time
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredna
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Chemical in living cells with genetic information
B2Moreedition
US /ɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
B1Morefitting
US /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
- Noun
- Checking clothes are the right size and shape
- A part or piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregrated
US /'greɪtɪd/
UK /'greɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To shred food into very small pieces
- Intransitive Verb
- To be unpleasantly harsh or annoying
B2Moreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMoreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreoutta
US
UK
- Adverb
- Slang written form of ‘Out of’
B2Morepit
US /pɪt/
UK /pɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- To make holes or marks on a surface
- Noun
- Hole in the ground
- Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
B1Morepriceless
US /ˈpraɪslɪs/
UK /ˈpraɪsləs/
- Adjective
- So valuable that no cost can be set
A2TOEICMoreshade
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃeɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moretipsy
US /ˈtɪpsi/
UK /'tɪpsɪ/
- Adjective
- Slightly drunk
C2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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