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adrenaline
US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
UK /ə'drenəlɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
C1Morealarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Morealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebrush
US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quick and gentle movement
- Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
A2Morecaffeine
US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/
UK /ˈkæfi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- The amount of caffeine in a substance.
B2Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Moreconsistency
US /kənˈsɪstənsi/
UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
B1Moreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecue
US /kju/
UK /kju:/
- Noun
- Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- Transitive Verb
- To give a signal telling someone when to act/speak
B2Moredown the middle
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
drug free
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being in a state of not using or being influenced by drugs.
A2Moreelevate
US /ˈɛləˌvet/
UK /ˈelɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something higher
- To raise something in status, importance, feeling
B2Moreevery single night
US
UK
- Phrase
- Each and every night; without exception.
A1Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein sync
US /ɪn sɪŋk/
UK /in siŋk/
- Adjective
- Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- Adverb
- In a state of coordination or harmony.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the bedroom
US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/
UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/
- other
- Located or happening inside the bedroom.
A1Moreinconsistent
US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Not tying together logically or with the facts
- Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
B1Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinsomnia
US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/
UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Inability to sleep for many nights
- A specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
C1Moreintentional
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/
- Adjective
- Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
B1Moreinternal
US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/
UK /inˈtə:nəl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMoremaximum
US /ˈmæksəməm/
UK /ˈmæksɪməm/
- Noun
- Largest or highest number or amount of something
A2TOEICMoremelatonin
US //mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn//
UK //mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn//
- Uncountable Noun
- Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- A synthetic form of the hormone melatonin, often taken as a dietary supplement to promote sleep.
B1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenap
US /næp/
UK /næp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof itself
US /ʌv ɪtˈself/
UK /əv ɪtˈself/
- other
- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
B1Moreomelet
US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/
UK /'ɒmlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- An egg mixture cooked until just set
B1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
B2Moreproduction
US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/
UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of producing or growing food naturally
- Process of making something on a large scale
A2TOEICMoreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorereduce
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
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morerunway
US /ˈrʌnˌwe/
UK /ˈrʌnweɪ/
- Noun
- Long road where planes take off and land
- Narrow raised stage extending into the audience
B1Moresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMorestress
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
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubtract
US /səbˈtrækt/
UK /səbˈtrækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To take away a value or amount from another
- To take away a value or amount from another
B2TOEICMoresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moretake a piece
US
UK
- Phrase
- To remove a portion of something.
- Idiom
- To gain an advantage or share of something, especially in business.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morevitamin
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Health-giving substance needed for body function
- Adjective
- Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
B1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith respect to
US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/
UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/
- Preposition
- In relation to; regarding.
- Phrase
- In relation to; concerning.
A1Morework up to
US /wɝk ʌp tə/
UK /wɜ:k ʌp tə/
- other
- To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
B2More
