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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.
A2Moreabuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreaccountable
US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/
- Adjective
- Be responsible to someone or for some activity
B1Moreagainst you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreaside from
US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/
UK /əˈsaid frɔm/
- Phrase
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.
C2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebacklash
US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/
UK /ˈbæklæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
C2TOEICMoreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoreboundary
US /ˈbaʊndəri, -dri/
UK /'baʊndrɪ/
- Noun
- A division or border to separate two areas
- In sports, a line or marker indicating the edge of the playing area.
B1Moreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecriticize
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To assess the work of others
- To say that someone or something is bad
B1Moreeat up
US /it ʌp/
UK /i:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat all of something
- To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
A1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreempathy
US /ˈɛmpəθi/
UK /ˈempəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
B2TOEICMoreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Moreesteem
US /ɪˈstim/
UK /ɪˈsti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- Transitive Verb
- To regard with great respect or admiration
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefollow through
US /ˈfɑlo θru/
UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
A1Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Morego beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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
A1Moreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMorehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinner self
US
UK
- Noun
- A person's private thoughts and feelings; the true nature of an individual.
- The spiritual or emotional part of a person, often seen as a source of wisdom or guidance.
B1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Moreisolation
US /ˌaɪsəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
- Process of separating things from other things
B1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremanipulate
US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
B1Moremanipulation
US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/
UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of controlling to gain an advantage
- Act of moving something using your hands
B1Morenasty
US /ˈnæsti/
UK /'nɑ:stɪ/
- Adjective
- Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
- Unkind; unpleasant.
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreput up with
US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/
UK /put ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- To endure or accept something undesirable.
A1Morered flag
US /rɛd flæɡ/
UK /red flæɡ/
- Noun
- A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- A symbol of socialism or communism.
B1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moreresponsibility
US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- A thing to be done because it is morally correct
A2Morerock the boat
US /rɑk ði bot/
UK /rɔk ðə bəut/
- Idiom
- To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
A2Moresession
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
A2TOEICMoresoothe
US /suð/
UK /su:ð/
- Transitive Verb
- To relieve something, like pain
- To calm or comfort someone; take away pain
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
A2TOEICMorestand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
A1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Moreto pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
B2Moretolerate
US /ˈtɑ:ləreɪt/
UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- To be able to survive under specific conditions
B1Moreunpredictable
US /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
- Adjective
- Difficult to guess about (the future)
- Characterized by erratic or inconsistent behavior.
B1Moreverbal abuse
US
UK
- Noun
- Insulting or offensive language used to criticize or disparage someone.
C2Moreverbally
US /ˈvɜ:rbəli/
UK /ˈvɜ:bəli/
- Adverb
- Through speech; using words
B2Morevictim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMorewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
