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amuse
US /əˈmjuz/
UK /ə'mju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone laugh by entertaining them
B2Moreat best
US /æt bɛst/
UK /æt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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.
C2Moreautograph
US /ˈɔ:təgræf/
UK /ˈɔ:təgrɑ:f/
- Noun
- Signature of a famous person
- Transitive Verb
- (Someone famous) to write your signature
B2TOEICMorebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebean
US /bin/
UK /bi:n/
- Countable Noun
- Large seed eaten as a vegetable
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblock off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent access to an area or road.
- To reserve a period of time for a specific purpose.
A2Morebolt
US /boʊlt/
UK /bəʊlt/
- Noun
- Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- Piece of metal for joining two things together
- Transitive Verb
- To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
B1TOEICMorecabbage
US /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
B2Morecarrot
US /ˈkærət/
UK /ˈkærət/
- Noun
- Reward offered to make someone do something
- Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
B1Morechipmunk
US /ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk/
UK /ˈtʃɪpmʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Burrowing ground squirrel of America and Asia
C2Morechubby
US /ˈtʃʌbi/
UK /ˈtʃʌbi/
- Adjective
- Somewhat fat
C1Morecone
US /koʊn/
UK /kəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- A part of the eye
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrack on
US /kræk ɑn/
UK /kræk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
B2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredeodorant
US /diˈodərənt/
UK /dɪ'əʊdərənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- A preparation for application to the body to prevent or mask unpleasant odors caused by perspiration.
C1Moreeyebrow
US /ˈaɪˌbraʊ/
UK /ˈaɪbraʊ/
- Noun
- Line of hair that grows above the eye
B1Morefeed on
US /fid ɑn/
UK /fi:d ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat a particular food.
- To increase or become stronger because of something.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefirepower
US /ˈfaɪərpaʊə(r)/
UK /ˈfaɪəpaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Relative capacity for shooting, bombing a target
C2Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefruity
US /ˈfruti/
UK /'fru:tɪ/
- Adjective
- Tasting or smelling of fruit
A2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Morego nuts
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
- To become very enthusiastic or excited.
B2Moregoon
US /ɡun/
UK /gu:n/
- Noun
- Awkward stupid person; criminal associate
C1Moregravy
US /ˈɡrevi/
UK /ˈgreɪvi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
B2Morehaircut
US /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/
UK /ˈheəˌkʌt/
- Noun
- Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
B2Morehee
US
UK
- Interjection
C2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Morejolly
US /'dʒɑ:lɪ/
UK /'dʒɒlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being full of cheer, friendliness and happiness
B2Morekidnap
US /ˈkɪdˌnæp/
UK /'kɪdnæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone and demand money to return them
B1Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moremidget
US /ˈmɪdʒɪt/
UK /ˈmɪdʒɪt/
- Noun
- Very small thing or person
C1Moremime
US /maɪm/
UK /maɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Art of telling a story without speaking
- Intransitive Verb
- To act or perform using only gestures
C1Moremuddy
US /ˈmʌdi/
UK /ˈmʌdi/
- Adjective
- (Of the ground) soft and watery
- Unclear or confused
- Transitive Verb
- To make something muddy
- To make something unclear or confused
A2Moreninja
US /'nɪndʒə/
UK /ˈnɪndʒə/
- Noun
- Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
C1Morenut
US /nʌt/
UK /nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- Person who is extremely interested in something
- Transitive Verb
- To strike someone hard with your head
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreon ice
US /ɑn aɪs/
UK /ɒn aɪs/
- other
- Kept cold or preserved by ice.
- other
- Temporarily postponed or delayed.
B2Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon second thought
US /ɑn ˈsɛkənd θɔt/
UK /ɔn ˈsekənd θɔ:t/
- Phrase
- After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
A1Morepear
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
B2Morepicnic
US /ˈpɪknɪk/
UK /ˈpɪknɪk/
- Noun
- Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
B1Morepineapple
US /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/
UK /ˈpaɪnæpl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- The tropical plant that produces the pineapple fruit.
- Adjective
- Having the flavor of pineapple.
C1Morepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Moreprune
US /prun/
UK /pru:n/
- Countable Noun
- A dried plum
- Transitive Verb
- To cut off branches of trees to aid better growth
B2TOEICMorepumpkin
US /ˈpʌmpkɪn, ˈpʌm-, ˈpʌŋ-/
UK /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
B1Moreraisin
US /ˈrezɪn/
UK /ˈreɪzn/
- Countable Noun
- Dried black grape, used in cooking
- Adjective
- Having a dark purplish-brown color, like that of a raisin.
C1Moresale
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event during which the prices of goods are reduced
- Giving something for money; the amount sold
A2TOEICMoreshrunk
US /ʃrʌŋk/
UK /ʃrʌŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller
- To make or become smaller than it was before
B1Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresocket
US /ˈsɑkɪt/
UK /'sɒkɪt/
- Noun
- Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
- Point in the wall to plug in an electrical device
B2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moretag along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone, especially when uninvited or not needed.
A2Moretomato
US /təˈmeto/
UK /təˈmɑ:təu/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Round soft red vegetable, fruit used in sauces
- The plant Solanum lycopersicum that produces tomatoes.
- Adjective
- Having a red color similar to that of a ripe tomato.
A2Morevowel
US /ˈvaʊəl/
UK /ˈvaʊəl/
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
B1Moreweirdo
US /ˈwɪrdoʊ/
UK /ˈwɪədəʊ/
- Noun
- Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
B1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Moreyeast
US /jist/
UK /ji:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
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