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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaccent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecomfy
US /ˈkʌmfi/
UK /ˈkʌmfi/
- Adjective
- In a position that feels just right
B1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredishonest
US /dɪsˈɑnɪst/
UK /dɪsˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
B2Moreexplore
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
A2TOEICMoreflare
US /flɛr/
UK /fleə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become angry or excited suddenly
- To burn or shine suddenly and briefly
- Noun
- A brief bright light
- Light/fire used to signal for help/warn of danger
B2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMorefur
US /fɚ/
UK /fɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hairy coat of an animal
- Clothing item made with animal fur
- Transitive Verb
- To apply strips of wood or metal to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface.
B1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moremaster
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
A2Moremonkey business
US /ˈmʌŋki ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /ˈmʌŋki ˈbiznis/
- Noun
- Mischievous or deceitful behavior; trickery.
A1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
B1Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
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
A2TOEICMorerowdy
US /ˈraʊdi/
UK /'raʊdɪ/
- Adjective
- Being rough or noisy
C1Morescan
US /skæn/
UK /skæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To look inside of the body with a special machine
- To look at something very quickly for information
- Noun
- A look inside the body with a special machine
B1TOEICMoreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoresign away
US /saɪn əˈweɪ/
UK /saɪn əˈweɪ/
- other
- To officially give up rights or control over something by signing.
C1Moreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Moresmooth
US /smuð/
UK /smu:ð/
- Adjective
- Moving without stops and starts
- Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
- Transitive Verb
- To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
- To spread a substance over a surface
A2Morespecialty
US /ˈspɛʃəlti/
UK /ˈspeʃəlti/
- Noun
- Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- The specific area of your field
- Adjective
- Having a particular role or function
B1TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresweatshirt
US /ˈswɛtˌʃə:t/
UK /ˈswetʃɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
B2Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
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