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accomplish
US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete successfully
B1TOEICMorealign
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
B2Moreanalytic
US /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
UK /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
- Adjective
- Of the process of detailed reasoning
B2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Moreby no means
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
A1Morecaretaker
US /ˈkerteɪkə(r)/
UK /ˈkeəteɪkə(r)/
- Noun
- Job of taking care of others or their property
C1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecreatively
US /krɪˈetɪvlɪ/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner using new ideas
B1Moredeadline
US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈdedlaɪn/
- Noun
- A date or time before which something must be done
B1TOEICMoredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMorediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredrag on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To last longer than expected, in a boring way
A2Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefeel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Morefeminine
US /ˈfɛmənɪn/
UK /ˈfemənɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning or relating to females
- Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women.
- Noun
- A woman or girl.
- Qualities or characteristics considered typical of women.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moregenuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
A2Morego over there
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or travel to a specific location.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorekeen
US /kin/
UK /ki:n/
- Adjective
- Being eager or excited for something to happen
- Liking something; wanting to do or have; desiring
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sad cry, as because someone died
B1TOEICMorelifestyle
US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
- Noun
- The type of life that you have; the way you live
B1TOEICMoremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremotherhood
US /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/
UK /'mʌðəhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being a female parent
B1Morenewfound
US /ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnju-/
UK /'nju:faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Newly discovered
C2Morenewsletter
US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/
UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/
- Noun
- Report or open letter giving news to a group
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreoverpower
US /ˌovɚˈpaʊɚ/
UK /ˌəʊvə'paʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To control or defeat something or someone by force
- (Of smell, taste etc.) to be (too)
B2Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Morereach
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
A2TOEICMoreresonate
US /ˈrɛzəˌnet/
UK /'rezəneɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- (E.g. of a bell) to sound clearly for a long time
C2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretouch base
US /tʌtʃ bes/
UK /tʌtʃ beis/
- Phrase
- To be in communication with someone.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make contact with someone.
A1Moretouch on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To briefly discuss
A1Moretransformation
US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A complete change in shape or form of something
C2Moretransition
US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/
UK /trænˈzɪʃn/
- Noun
- Change from one state, movement, place to another
- Intransitive Verb
- To change state, movement, place, or subject
B1Moreupload
US /ˌʌpˈloʊd/
UK /ˌʌpˈləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer a file or data to the internet
- Noun
- The transfer of a file or data to the internet
B1Morewellness
US /ˈwelnəs/
UK /ˈwelnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
C2More
