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acclaim
US /əˈklem/
UK /ə'kleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To give strong or public praise to
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong public approval
B1Morealbum
US /ˈælbəm/
UK /'ælbəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- CD, record, or tape with many pieces of music
A2Moreanthem
US /ˈænθəm/
UK /ˈænθəm/
- Countable Noun
- Special song that represents a nation or group
B2Moreappreciation
US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/
UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Understanding something's value or worth
- Noun
- Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
A2Moreas 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.
A1Moreas such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Moreballad
US /ˈbæləd/
UK /ˈbæləd/
- Noun
- Story that is told through a song or poem
B2Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebillboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Moreburst out
US /bɚst aʊt/
UK /bə:st aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
- To leave a place suddenly and energetically.
A1Morecapsule
US /ˈkæpsul/
UK /'kæpsju:l/
- Countable Noun
- Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- Part of a space craft where people live and work
- Adjective
- Modifier a small version, with only key items
B2Morecast over
US /kæst ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /kɑ:st ˈəuvə/
- other
- To look through or examine something briefly.
C1Morecatalogue
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /ˈkætəlɒg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- A list of all the books or other resources in a library.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a systematic 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
A1Morecite
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially order someone to appear in court
- To officially praise someone, e.g. for bravery
B1TOEICMorecrime drama
US
UK
- Noun
- A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
cult
US /kʌlt/
UK /kʌlt/
- Noun
- Small extreme religious group
- Adjective
- Very much liked by a small group of people
B2Moredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredistinctly
US /dɪˈstɪŋktlɪ/
UK /dɪ'stɪŋktlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly; very
- In a way that is easily distinguishable or different.
A2Moredust off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove dust from something by wiping or brushing.
- To bring something out and use it again after it has not been used for some time.
engineer
US /ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌendʒɪ'nɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone whose job is designing machines, buildings
- Someone whose job is to repair or maintain engines
A2TOEICMoreexclaim
US /ɪkˈsklem/
UK /ɪkˈskleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say or shout something suddenly
B1Moreeye popping
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
A1Morefar cry from
US
UK
- Idiom
- Very different from.
feel for
US /fil fɔr/
UK /fi:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- To try to find something by touching it.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein 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 the vein of
US /ɪn ðə veɪn ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðə veɪn ɔv/
- Preposition
- In a style or manner similar to something else.
B2Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinstrumental
US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
- Noun
- A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
B1Moreinto the stratosphere
US /ˈɪntu ðə ˈstrætəsfɪɚ/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ðə ˈstrætəsfɪə/
- other
- To rise rapidly to a very high level or amount.
B2Moreiteration
US /ˌɪtəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
C1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morekeep from
US /kip frʌm/
UK /ki:p frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent someone from doing something
A1Morelegendary
US /ˈledʒənderi/
UK /ˈledʒəndri/
- Adjective
- Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
B1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreminimalist
US /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/
- Adjective
- Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person emphasizing extreme simplification in form
C2Moremusical
US /ˈmju:zɪkl/
UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant sound like music
- Having skill or being gifted in music
- Noun
- Play or movie set to music
A2Moremutation
US /mjuˈteʃən/
UK /mju:'teɪʃn/
- Noun
- Change that changes genetic structure
B2Morenightclub
US /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/
UK /ˈnaɪtklʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Place for drinking and dancing at night
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoffer up
US /ˈɔfɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈɔfə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
- To present or suggest something for consideration.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreoutside the box
US
UK
- Phrase
- Thinking in a new and creative way.
- Adjective
- Innovative or unconventional.
A1Moreoyster
US /ˈɔɪstɚ/
UK /'ɔɪstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- An edible marine mollusk
B2Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepervasive
US /pɚˈvesɪv/
UK /pə'veɪsɪv/
- Adjective
- Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
B2TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorerack
US /ræk/
UK /ræk/
- Noun
- A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone pain or suffering
B1Morereckon
US /ˈrɛkən/
UK /ˈrekən/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe or expect that something is true
A2Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerival
US /'raɪvl/
UK /'raɪvl/
- Adjective
- Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- Opposing; being the team you compete against
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
- To be in opposition often as competitors
A2TOEICMoreroutinely
US /ruˈtinlɪ/
UK /ru:'ti:nlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a regular, habitual or expected way
A2Moresabbath
US /ˈsæbəθ/
UK /ˈsæbəθ/
- Noun
- Day of rest in some religions
C1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moresilky
US /ˈsɪlki/
UK /'sɪlkɪ/
- Adjective
- Having a smooth texture and shiny appearance
B1Moresqueaky clean
US /ˈskwiki klin/
UK /ˈskwi:ki kli:n/
- other
- Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
B2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretestament
US /ˈtɛstəmənt/
UK /ˈtestəmənt/
- Noun
- Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
- A person's will, especially regarding the disposal of their property.
B1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink outside the box
US /θɪŋk aʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɑks/
UK /θɪŋk aʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks/
- other
- To think creatively and differently from usual ideas.
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretyranny
US /ˈtɪrəni/
UK /'tɪrənɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
B2Moreunleashed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To release or let an animal go
B1Morevein
US /ven/
UK /veɪn/
- Noun
- Tube that returns blood from the body to the heart
- Mood or particular turn of mind
B1Moreversatile
US /ˈvɚsətəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈvə:sətail/
- Adjective
- Having many uses or skills
- Having or showing a wide range of skills.
B2TOEICMorewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
A2More
