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administration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMoreawait
US /əˈwet/
UK /əˈweɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep ready for future needs
- To be ready to happen, or about to happen
B1Moreclient
US /ˈklaɪənt/
UK /'klaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person paying for professional services
A2Morecomplete with
US /kəmˈplit wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/
- Phrase
- Having something as an extra part or feature.
A1Moreconspiracy
US /kənˈspɪrəsi/
UK /kən'spɪrəsɪ/
- Noun
- Plan made in secret to do something illegal
B2Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredeceive
US /dɪˈsiv/
UK /dɪ'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone believe something that is not true
B1Moredeclare
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
A2TOEICMoredefamation
US /ˌdɛfəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
C1Moredelete
US /diˈlit/
UK /dɪ'li:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove or erase something
- Noun
- A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
B1TOEICMoredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredirective
US /dɪˈrɛktɪv, daɪ-/
UK /dəˈrektɪv/
- Noun
- An order from an authority
B1Moreendanger
US /ɛnˈdendʒɚ/
UK /ɪn'deɪndʒə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
B1Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefall for
US /fɔl fɔr/
UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be deceived or tricked by someone
- To become in love with someone
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
forget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMorefurious
US /ˈfjʊriəs/
UK /ˈfjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely angry
B1Moreget at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
A1Morein a sense
US /ɪn e sɛns/
UK /in ə sens/
- Phrase
- In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
B1Morein 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 jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreinnocent
US /ˈɪnəsənt/
UK /'ɪnəsnt/
- Adjective
- Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
- Noun
- Person with little experience of the world
A2TOEICMoreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMorejeopardy
US /ˈdʒɛpədi/
UK /'dʒepədɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
B2TOEICMorejournal
US /ˈdʒɚnəl/
UK /ˈdʒə:nl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A diary; record of what you do every day
- Magazine of academic papers
B1TOEICMorelawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMoremake of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
A1Moremake some noise
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
A1Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moremuddy the waters
US /ˈmʌdi ðə ˈwɑtɚz/
UK /ˈmʌdi ðə ˈwɔ:təz/
- other
- To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
B2Moremusk
US /mʌsk/
UK /mʌsk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
C1Morenaked
US /ˈnekɪd/
UK /ˈneɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Not wearing any clothes; without covering
B1Morenews article
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
- A piece of writing that reports on a recent event or situation, often including analysis or commentary.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoffender
US /əˈfɛndɚ/
UK /ə'fendə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who breaks a law or other rule
B1TOEICMoreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Morepolitic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepresidency
US /ˈprɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/
UK /ˈprezɪdənsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fact or period of time of being a president
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprosecution
US /ˌprɑ:sɪˈkju:ʃn/
UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkju:ʃn/
- Noun
- Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
B2Morerag
US /ræɡ/
UK /ræɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make fun of someone; joke about
B2Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerelease
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.
A2TOEICMorescandal
US /ˈskændl/
UK /'skændl/
- Noun
- Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
B1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moresufficiently
US /səˈfɪʃəntlɪ/
UK /sə'fɪʃntlɪ/
- Adverb
- To a degree great enough to do something
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresupposedly
US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/
UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/
- Adverb
- As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
A2Moretestimony
US /ˈtɛstəˌmoni/
UK /'testɪmənɪ/
- Noun
- Public statement of personal religious experiences
- Statement of evidence in court
C1Moreto an extent
US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ən ikˈstent/
- other
- Partly or in some degree.
B1Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMorevigorously
US /ˈvɪɡərəslɪ/
UK /'vɪɡərəslɪ/
- Adverb
- With a lot of energy or strength
- In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; forcefully.
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