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admittedly
US /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
UK /ədˈmɪtɪdli/
- Adverb
- Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
A2Moreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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
A1Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMoreburn through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
- To make a hole in something by burning it.
B1Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morecombustion
US /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
UK /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- An act or instance of burning
B2TOEICMoredaytime
US /ˈdeˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
- Noun
- The time of day you can see the sun
- Adjective
- Relating to or happening during the day.
B1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoredown the line
US /daʊn ði laɪn/
UK /daun ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in the future.
- Completely; entirely; all the way.
- Adjective
- In agreement or accordance with something.
A1Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moreexhaust
US /ɪɡˈzɔst/
UK /ɪɡ'zɔ:st/
- Noun
- System of pipes through which gases escape
- Waste gas from an engine, e.g. from a car
- Transitive Verb
- To emit gas from the back of a car
- To make a person feel very tired or without energy
A2Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Moreflap
US /flæp/
UK /flæp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something back and forth or up and down
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for show
US /fɚ ʃo/
UK /fə ʃəu/
- other
- Done only to impress others, not for real use.
B2Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
B1TOEICMorefuel
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
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorsepower
US /ˈhɔrsˌpaʊɚ/
UK /ˈhɔ:spaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Unit of power of car engine, etc.
C2Morein 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 middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinternal
US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/
UK /inˈtə:nəl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMorelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMoreleaf out
US /lif aʊt/
UK /li:f aʊt/
- other
- When plants begin to produce leaves, especially in spring.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremg
US
UK
- Noun
- One thousandth (1/1000) of a gram
B2Morenavigate
US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/
UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- To deal successfully with something complex
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreon wheels
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
A1Morepickup
US /ˈpɪkˌʌp/
UK /ˈpɪkʌp/
- Countable Noun
- Small truck that has an open back with low sides
B2Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMorerear
US /rɪr/
UK /rɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- Transitive Verb
- To care for a young animal, child into adulthood
A2TOEICMorereinvent
US /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ˌri:ɪn'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To present something in a new and interesting way
- To create again or anew; to remake or renovate completely.
B1Moreroad ahead
US
UK
- Noun
- The future; what is to come.
- The actual road in front of you.
B1Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMorescreen in
US /skrin ɪn/
UK /skri:n ɪn/
- other
- To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
B2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morespell out
US /spɛl aʊt/
UK /spel aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
- To say or write the letters of a word in the correct order.
- Transitive Verb
- To say or write the letters of a word one by one.
A2Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Morestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMoresteer
US /stɪr/
UK /stɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A cow
- Transitive Verb
- To control the direction in which something moves
B1Morestraight
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.
A2TOEICMoreswap in
US /swɑp ɪn/
UK /swɒp ɪn/
- other
- To replace someone or something by putting another in place.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretouchscreen
US /tʌtʃɪzk'ri:n/
UK /tʌtʃɪzk'ri:n/
- Adjective
- Computer screen that is controlled by touch
C1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreup the wall
US /ʌp ði wɑl/
UK /ʌp ðə wɔ:l/
- other
- Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
B2Moreupdate
US /ʌpˈdet/
UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Addition of a current version of something
- New information or data to make more current
- Transitive Verb
- To download the latest version of software
- To make more current or modern
B1TOEICMoreupgrade
US /ˈʌpˌɡred/
UK /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something in terms of quality
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Updated or better version of something
- A new and improved version of a software or system.
B1TOEICMoreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMoreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morezoom
US /zum/
UK /zu:m/
- Noun
- Camera lens used to magnify images
- Intransitive Verb
- To move along or go somewhere very quickly
B1More
