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a wide array
US
UK
- Phrase
- A large and impressive collection or range of things.
A1Moreabnormal
US /æbˈnɔ:rml/
UK /æbˈnɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
- Relating to behavior that deviates from the norm.
B1Moreairbus
US /'erbʌs/
UK /'eəbʌs/
- Proper Noun
- Jet airliner build by the Airbus Group
C2Moreaircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMoreanticipation
US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeʃən/
UK /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pleasurable feeling about a future event
B1TOEICMoreas with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreaviation
US /ˌeviˈeʃən,ˌævi-/
UK /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Science or practice of flying aircraft
B2Moreback 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.
A1Morebroad
US /brɔd/
UK /brɔ:d/
- Adjective
- General; not detailed
- Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
A2Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMorecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredepart
US /dɪˈpɑ:rt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To die
- To go from a place in order to start a journey
B1TOEICMoredoom
US /dum/
UK /du:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain of the failure or destruction of
- Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
- Transitive Verb
- To make failure, defeat or death certain for
B2Moredoom and gloom
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
- Predictions or talk about a disastrous future.
C2Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreextensive
US /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈstensɪv/
- Adjective
- Large; full or complete
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoregloom
US /ɡlum/
UK /glu:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Darkness; lack of light; dimness
B1Morehandful
US /ˈhændˌfʊl/
UK /'hændfʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
B1Morehefty
US /ˈhɛfti/
UK /ˈhefti/
- Adjective
- Being heavy or large
B2Morein recent memory
US /ɪn ˈrisənt ˈmɛməri/
UK /ɪn ˈri:sənt ˈmeməri/
- other
- Within the period people can still remember.
B2Morein recent times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- In the modern era; in the current period of history.
B1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morelandmark
US /ˈlændmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈlændmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Event that marks a change or turning point
- Easily recognizable structure that is easy to see
B1Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelease
US /lis/
UK /li:s/
- Noun
- Contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another
- The period of time for which a lease is granted.
- Transitive Verb
- To rent; pay money to use something, e.g. car
B1TOEICMoremarch on
US /mɑrtʃ ɑn/
UK /mɑ:tʃ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
- Intransitive Verb
- To proceed or advance in a determined way, especially in a military context.
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moreminor
US /ˈmaɪnɚ/
UK /'maɪnə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- An interval a half tone smaller than its major
- Noun
- Subject studied in college, but not the main one
- Someone too young to be legally responsible
B1Moreobtain
US /əbˈtein/
UK /əbˈteɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To be given or to earn something through efforts
- To get something through your efforts
A2TOEICMoreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreoptimism
US /ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm/
UK /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
B2Moreorder in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pretty solid
US
UK
- Adjective
- Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
- Fairly firm or well-established; not easily broken or changed.
B2Morepreviously
US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/
UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- At an earlier time
- In the past; formerly.
B1TOEICMoreprofitable
US /ˈprɑ:fɪtəbl/
UK /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful; benefiting someone or something
- Making more money than it cost to make
A2TOEICMorepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMoreroute
US /rut, raʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to get from one place to another place; path
- Path or way that people often use
- Transitive Verb
- To send along a particular path or way
A2TOEICMoresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoreshy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- Adjective
- Hesitant or reluctant to do something, often due to nervousness or fear.
B1Moresignificant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
A2TOEICMorespeculation
US /ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Taking risks that might lead to big profits
- Prediction or guess about future events/outcomes
B2Morestrengthen
US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/
UK /ˈstreŋθn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something stronger
A2TOEICMorestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurpass
US /sɚˈpæs/
UK /sə'pɑ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To go beyond or achieve more than someone
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretout
US /taʊt/
UK /taʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To praise or promote something
B2TOEICMoreunclear
US /ˌʌnˈklɪr/
UK /ˌʌnˈklɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not easy to understand; not obvious
B1More
