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anthem
US /ˈænθəm/
UK /ˈænθəm/
- Countable Noun
- Special song that represents a nation or group
B2Moreappropriately
US /ə'proʊprɪrtlɪ/
UK /ə'prəʊprɪətlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner suitable for a specific situation
A2Morearrangement
US /əˈrendʒmənt/
UK /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular design of a device
- Piece of music written for a particular instrument
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Morebang
US /bæŋ/
UK /bæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike something loudly or forcefully
- Noun
- Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
- A loud noise
A2Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMorebillboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Moreblend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
A1Morecatalog
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /'kætəlɔ:g/
- Countable Noun
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- Transitive Verb
- To make an organized list of items
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechurn
US /tʃə:n/
UK /tʃɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn milk round and round to make butter
- To move round and round, as of stomach when ill
B2Morechurn out
US /tʃə:n aʊt/
UK /tʃɜ:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
A1Morecommercially
US /kəˈmə:ʃəlɪ/
UK /kə'mɜ:ʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a business-like manner
B1Morecompilation
US /ˌkɑ:mpɪˈleɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of gathering things into a list, group
- A collection of items, especially one put together from different sources.
B1Morecompose
US /kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /kəmˈpəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To calm yourself after being angry or upset
- To write an essay, article, poem, music etc.
B1Moreconsiderable
US / kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
UK /kənˈsɪdərəbl/
- Adjective
- Large in size, amount, or effect
A2Moreconsist
US /kənˈsɪst/
UK /kən'sɪst/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have as an essential, necessary or main part
A2Morecourtesy
US /ˈkɜ:rtəsi/
UK /ˈkɜ:təsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Polite and respectful behavior
B2Morecourtesy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- Because of; as a result of.
B2Moredeclare
US /dɪˈklɛr/
UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- To show the cost of things purchased overseas
A2TOEICMoredefiant
US /dɪˈfaɪənt/
UK /dɪˈfaɪənt/
- Adjective
- Refusing to obey (rules, parent); resistant
B1Moredemonstration
US /ˌdɛmənˈstreʃən/
UK /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Open showing of emotion
- Public gathering showing disagreement or support
B1TOEICMorederail
US /diˈrel/
UK /dɪˈreɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a train) to come off the railway tracks
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the subject; to change from a course
C2Moreembark
US /ɪmˈbɑ:rk/
UK /ɪmˈbɑ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
B2TOEICMoreendure
US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/
UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To last for a long time; continue to exist
- Transitive Verb
- To accept difficulties without struggle
B1TOEICMoreexecute
US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/
UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- To perform a plan or action
B1TOEICMorefar cry from
US
UK
- Idiom
- Very different from.
for nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Moregoes to show
US
UK
- Phrase
- To demonstrate or prove something.
A1Morehaze
US /hez/
UK /heɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dust, smoke, or gas that darkens or clouds the air
- State of confusion about thoughts, or meanings
- Transitive Verb
- To initiate members who perform dangerous acts
B2TOEICMoreheaven
US /ˈhɛvən/
UK /'hevn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place or feeling of great happiness
- Place where God or the gods live
A2Morehit the sack
US /hɪt ði sæk/
UK /hit ðə sæk/
- Idiom
- To go to bed; to go to sleep.
- Intransitive Verb
- To go to bed; to go to sleep.
iconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimpeccable
US /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
UK /ɪmˈpekəbl/
- Adjective
- That cannot be faulted/criticized; without flaws
C2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein length
US /ɪn lɛŋkθ/
UK /in leŋθ/
- Phrase
- Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- Relating to the duration or extent of something.
A1Morein point
US /ɪn pɔɪnt/
UK /in pɔint/
- Adjective
- Relevant; pertinent
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreinitially
US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
- Adverb
- At first; originally
- In the first stage of a process or development.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremagnetism
US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/
UK /ˈmægnətɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property causing metal objects to attract or repel
- Quality that make someone attractive or appealing
B2Moremagnum
US /ˈmæɡnəm/
UK /ˈmægnəm/
- Countable Noun
- Extra large bottle for champagne, etc.
- A type of pistol
C1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Moremuscular
US /ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
UK /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having strong or developed muscles
B1Moremuster
US /ˈmʌstɚ/
UK /ˈmʌstə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gather or call together (soldiers, etc.)
B2TOEICMoremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenew level
US
UK
- Noun
- A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
A1Morenimble
US /ˈnɪmbəl/
UK /ˈnɪmbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to move quickly and easily
C1Morenirvana
US /nɪrˈvɑnə, nə-/
UK /nɪə'vɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
C1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the rails
US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/
UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/
- other
- Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
B2Moreon end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreotherworldly
US /ˌʌðɚˈwə:ldli/
UK /'ʌðə'wɜ:ldlɪ/
- Adjective
- Not belonging to this world; alien; weird
C2Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMoreproto
US
UK
- Prefix
- Indicating the first or earliest or original
C2Moreprowess
US /ˈpraʊɪs/
UK /ˈpraʊəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great ability or skill, e.g. in sports
C1TOEICMoreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequintessential
US /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌkwɪntɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Being a model example of a specific thing
C1Morerandy
US /ˈrændi/
UK /'rændɪ/
- Adjective
- Wanting to have sex (often)
B2Morered hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
A1Moreregard
US /rɪˈɡɑrd/
UK /rɪ'ɡɑ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- Careful thought or attention.
- Transitive Verb
- To think about a person, thing in a particular way
- To look at a person or thing in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerepeatedly
US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Said, done) many times; over and over
B2Moreresemblance
US /rɪˈzɛmbləns/
UK /rɪˈzembləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being similar in appearance
- The degree to which one thing resembles another.
- Intransitive Verb
- To have qualities or features similar to another person or thing.
B1Moreriff
US /rɪf/
UK /rɪf/
- Noun
- Short series of repeated notes in music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To play a riff or series of riffs.
- To improvise or elaborate on a theme or idea.
C1Morerock out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To play rock music with energy and enthusiasm; to perform very well.
A2Morerocker
US /ˈrɑ:kə(r)/
UK /ˈrɒkə(r)/
- Noun
- Performer or composer or fan of rock music
B2Moresabbath
US /ˈsæbəθ/
UK /ˈsæbəθ/
- Noun
- Day of rest in some religions
C1Moresandman
US /'sændmæn/
UK /'sændmæn/
- Noun
- Elf who makes children go to sleep
C2Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoreslow burn
US /sloʊ bɝn/
UK /sləu bɜ:n/
- other
- A gradual increase of anger or tension over time.
B2Moresmash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
A2Moresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morestairway
US /ˈstɛrˌwe/
UK /ˈsteəˌweɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Way of access consisting of a set of steps
C1Morestrum
US /strʌm/
UK /strʌm/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a sound on a stringed instrument
- Noun
- Sound from touching the strings, e.g. of a guitar
C1Moresupply
US /səˈplaɪ/
UK /sə'plaɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Availability of products and services for use
- Transitive Verb
- To give or sell goods to others for their use
A2TOEICMoresupremacy
US /sʊˈprɛməsi/
UK /su:ˈpreməsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being greatest or best possible
C2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moreteen
US /tin/
UK /ti:n/
- Noun
- Teenager
B1Moretenure
US /ˈtɛnjɚ, -ˌjʊr/
UK /ˈtenjə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Land or buildings one owns
- Permanent right to (e.g. university teaching) job
B2TOEICMoretimeless
US /ˈtaɪmlɪs/
UK /ˈtaɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
B1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretremendously
US /trɪˈmɛndəslɪ/
UK /trə'mendəslɪ/
- Adverb
- Very well or very impressively
B1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreunconventional
US /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
UK /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
- Adjective
- Not acting according to normal accepted rules
C2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morewrap up
US /ræp ʌp/
UK /ræp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
B1More
