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accessible
US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/
UK /əkˈsesəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be entered, reached or used
- Easy to understand.
A2Moreadore
US /əˈdɔr, əˈdor/
UK /ə'dɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To love very much; to give honor to
B2Moreadvertisement
US /ˌædvɚˈtaɪzmənt, ædˈvɚtɪs-, -tɪz-/
UK /ədˈvɜ:tɪsmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Poster, TV, film showing advantages of new product
- A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting employment opportunities.
A2TOEICMoreafar
US /əˈfɑr/
UK /ə'fɑ:(r)/
- Adverb
- From far away
C1Moreaquarium
US /əˈkwɛriəm/
UK /ə'kweərɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building or tank for keeping fish and water plants
B1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Morebeach
US /bitʃ/
UK /bi:tʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of sand, next to an area of water
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
A2Moreburn up
US /bɚn ʌp/
UK /bə:n ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
- To cause someone to become very angry
A1Morebustle
US /ˈbʌsəl/
UK /ˈbʌsl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move energetically or busily
B2Morecandle
US /ˈkændl/
UK /ˈkændl/
- Countable Noun
- Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
A2Morechaotic
US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechinatown
US /ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/
UK /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/
- Noun
- Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
C2Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
conveniently
US /kənˈvinjəntlɪ/
UK /kən'vi:njəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that takes little effort or trouble
- In a way that is easy to use or get to.
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morecustard
US /ˈkʌstərd/
UK /ˈkʌstəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
C1Moredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMorediversity
US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/
UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- A range of different things.
B1TOEICMoredub
US /dʌb/
UK /dʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To add a new soundtrack to an audio recording
- To give (a person or place) a name or nickname
B2Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreescalator
US /ˈɛskəˌletɚ/
UK /ˈeskəleɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Moving electrical stairway in public buildings
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase or rise; to intensify.
C1Moreexcellent
US /ˈɛksələnt/
UK /ˈeksələnt/
- Adjective
- Extremely good
- Very skilled; having great ability.
A2TOEICMoreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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 like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moregalore
US /ɡəˈlɔr, -ˈlor/
UK /gəˈlɔ:(r)/
- Adverb
- Plenty; in abundance
B2Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moreharbor
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, have, hide or protect something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehedgehog
US /ˈhɛdʒˌhɔɡ, -ˌhɑɡ/
UK /ˈhedʒhɒg/
- Countable Noun
- Small mammal making a spiky ball if threatened
B2Morein comparison
US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /in kəmˈpærisən/
- Adverb
- When compared to something else.
- Phrase
- When compared to something else.
- When considering the differences between two or more things.
A1Morein 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 places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein tow
US /ɪn to/
UK /in təu/
- Phrase
- Accompanied or followed by someone or something.
- Under control or managed effectively.
A1Morein transit
US
UK
- Adjective
- During the process of being transported or moved from one place to another.
A1Morelaid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
A2Morelive out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /liv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
A1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoremt
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Abbreviation for the state of Montana in the United States.
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for empty.
A2Morenostalgia
US /nəˈstældʒə/
UK /nɒˈstældʒə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
B2Morenot accessible
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unable to be reached or entered; unavailable.
- Difficult to understand or appreciate.
A1Moreon foot
US /ɑn fʊt/
UK /ɔn fut/
- Phrase
A1Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
overprice
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To price something excessively high
C2Morepeck
US /pɛk/
UK /pek/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike sharply at something with the beak
B2Morerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresettle in
US /ˈsɛtl ɪn/
UK /ˈsetl in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
B2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stroller
US /ˈstrolɚ/
UK /ˈstrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Upright baby carriage in which the child sits up
- Someone who walks at a leisurely pace
B2Moresuffocate
US /ˈsʌfəˌket/
UK /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To (cause to) die from lack of air to breathe
- To stop a thing developing, e.g. by too many rules
C1TOEICMoresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moresurf
US /sɜ:rf/
UK /sɜ:f/
- Intransitive Verb
- To view webpages on the internet
- To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
- Uncountable Noun
- The ocean waves crashing against a beach
B1Moretake it slow
US
UK
- Idiom
- To proceed at a relaxed and unhurried pace.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretoddler
US /ˈtɑdlɚ/
UK /ˈtɒdlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Young child learning to walk
C2Moretow
US /to/
UK /təʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
- A rope or chain used for towing a vehicle or boat.
- Transitive Verb
- To pull a vehicle with ropes using another vehicle
B2TOEICMoretransit
US /ˈtrænsɪt, -zɪt/
UK /ˈtrænzɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of transportation, often in a city
- Process of changing planes at airports
- Adjective
- Concerning a transport system in a city
B1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moretrip out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
- To be very surprised, amazed, or excited.
A1Moretwilight
US /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /'twaɪlaɪt/
- Noun
- Period of time just as the sun sets
B2Moreuphill
US /ˈʌpˌhɪl/
UK /ˌʌpˈhɪl/
- Adjective
- From lower ground to higher ground
C2Morevantage
US /ˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (usually vantage point) A place or position affording a good view of something
- A particular perspective or viewpoint.
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