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a little bird told me
US /ə ˈlɪtl bɝd toʊld mi/
UK /ə ˈlɪtl ˈbə:d təuld mi/
- other
- Used to say you heard something from a secret source.
B2Morealmighty
US /ɔlˈmaɪti/
UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/
- Adjective
- Having complete power
B2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
avocado
US /ˌævəˈkɑ:doʊ/
UK /ˌævəˈkɑ:dəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
B2Moreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Moreback 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.
A1Moreballot
US /ˈbælət/
UK /'bælət/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
- Intransitive Verb
- To have voted in an election
B2Morebastard
US /ˈbæstəd/
UK /'bɑ:stəd/
- Noun
- Someone whose parents were not married
- Person considered mean or deserving contempt
C2Moreblade
US /bled/
UK /bleɪd/
- Noun
- One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- Sharp edge used for cutting
B1Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morecalf
US /kæf/
UK /kɑ:f/
- Countable Noun
- Young cow
- Back of the leg just below the knee
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Morecrack on
US /kræk ɑn/
UK /kræk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
B2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Morediscreet
US /dɪˈskrit/
UK /dɪˈskri:t/
- Adjective
- Careful not to reveal secret/confidential matters
B2TOEICMorediva
US /'di:və/
UK /'di:və/
- Countable Noun
- Female operatic star
C1Moredownplay
US /ˈdaʊnˌple/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest something is not a serious as thought
C2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreeyeball
US /ˈaɪˌbɔl/
UK /ˈaɪbɔ:l/
- Noun
- The round part of the eye
C2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Moreflick
US /flɪk/
UK /flɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your finger to move it
- To move a button, switch from on, off positions
- Noun
- Hitting something with your finger to move it
B1Moreflimsy
US /ˈflɪmzi/
UK /'flɪmzɪ/
- Adjective
- Lacking solidity or strength; light; weak
- Not believable; unconvincing
C1TOEICMorego against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Morego down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform oral sex on someone.
A1Moregoat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
B2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehorn
US /hɔ:rn/
UK /hɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that makes a loud warning noise
- (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
B1Morein a jam
US /ɪn ə dʒæm/
UK /ɪn ə dʒæm/
- other
- To be in a difficult or troublesome situation.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreleopard
US /ˈlɛpəd/
UK /'lepəd/
- Countable Noun
- Large cat with short fur and black spots
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moremessiah
US /məˈsaɪə/
UK /mə'saɪə/
- Proper Noun
- Expected king and savior of the Jewish people
B2Morenaughty
US /ˈnɔti/
UK /'nɔ:tɪ/
- Adjective
- Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
B1Moreof itself
US /ʌv ɪtˈself/
UK /əv ɪtˈself/
- other
- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
B1Moreomelette
US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/
UK /'ɒmlət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An egg mixture cooked until just set
B1Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon the horn
US /ɑn ðə ˈhɔrn/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈhɔ:n/
- other
- Talking on the telephone.
B2Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepoint at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepoof
US
UK
- Noun
- A footstool to rest your feet on
C2Moreprolific
US /prəˈlɪfɪk/
UK /prəˈlɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Producing something in large quantities
B2TOEICMorepropose
US /prəˈpoz/
UK /prə'pəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an offer of marriage
- To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
A2TOEICMorepumpkin
US /ˈpʌmpkɪn, ˈpʌm-, ˈpʌŋ-/
UK /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
B1Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Moreravine
US /rəˈvin/
UK /rəˈvi:n/
- Countable Noun
- Deep, narrow valley with a river at the bottom
B2Morerazor
US /ˈrezɚ/
UK /ˈreɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
C1Morering in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To call by telephone.
- To celebrate the start of something, especially a new year.
A2Moreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Morerun down
US /rʌn daʊn/
UK /rʌn daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be in a bad condition
- To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
A1Moresash
US /sæʃ/
UK /sæʃ/
- Noun
- Long wide piece of cloth worn around waist
C1TOEICMoresaucepan
US /ˈsɔsˌpæn/
UK /ˈsɔ:spən/
- Countable Noun
- Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
C1Morescramble
US /ˈskræmbəl/
UK /ˈskræmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause war planes to take off quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To mix up
B2TOEICMoresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoreshave
US /ʃev/
UK /ʃeɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morestunt
US /stʌnt/
UK /stʌnt/
- Countable Noun
- Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
B2Moresuperstar
US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/
UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
C2Moresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMoretar
US /tɑ:r/
UK /tɑ:(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Black oily substance used to make roads
- Sticky substance formed in the lungs from smoking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or treat with a hot thick black liquid
B2Moretesticle
US /ˈtɛstɪkəl/
UK /ˈtestɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- One of two round male sex organs
C1Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moretortilla
US /tɔ:rˈti:ə/
UK /tɔ:ˈti:ə/
- Countable Noun
- Thin Mexican flat bread
B2Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewham
US /hwæm, wæm/
UK /wæm/
- Interjection
- Hit hard
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or strike something forcefully
C1Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2Morezombie
US /ˈzɑmbi/
UK /ˈzɔmbi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dead person who exists among the living
- A fictional undead being, typically depicted as a reanimated corpse.
- Adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a zombie.
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