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afterward
US /ˈæftəwəd/
UK /'ɑ:ftəwəd/
- Adverb
- Happening after something else happened
B1Morearrange
US /əˈrendʒ/
UK /əˈreɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To write music for a particular instrument
- To organize things or people in a particular way
A2TOEICMoreassassin
US /əˈsæsn/
UK /əˈsæsɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Person who kills a public figure
B2Moreat 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 night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMoreback onto
US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/
UK /bæk ˈɒntə/
- other
- To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
B1Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Moreburst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
B1Morechase after
US /tʃes ˈæftɚ/
UK /tʃeis ˈɑ:ftə/
- Transitive Verb
- To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
A2Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Moreconfess
US /kənˈfɛs/
UK /kən'fes/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To admit that you did something wrong
B1Moredeadly
US /ˈdɛdli/
UK /ˈdedli/
- Adjective
- Causing or capable of causing death
- Being very accurate
- Adverb
- Extremely; intensely.
A2Moredecide
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
A2TOEICMorediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoreduel
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Noun
- Competition between two athletes or enemies
B2Moreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Moreexpire
US /ɪkˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪk'spaɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe out
- To die
B2TOEICMorefamily man
US /ˈfæməli mæn/
UK /ˈfæmili mæn/
- Countable Noun
- A man who is devoted to his family and considers their needs to be very important.
A1Morefamously
US /ˈfeməsli/
UK /ˈfeɪməsli/
- Adverb
- In a manner or to an extent that is well known
B1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Moreglance
US /glæns/
UK /glɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Quick or temporary look at
- Intransitive Verb
- To look somewhere quickly and then look away
A2Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehesitation
US /ˌhɛzɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌhezɪ'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Indecision or unwillingness to do something
B2TOEICMorehit the road
US /hɪt ði rəʊd/
UK /hit ðə roʊd/
- Idiom
- To begin a journey; to leave.
- To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a place.
- To travel.
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehostage
US /ˈhɑstɪdʒ/
UK /'hɒstɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
B2Morein shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Morelay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Moreluxurious
US /lʌgˈʒʊriəs/
UK /lʌgˈʒʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
A2Moremotorcycle
US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
out of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Morepassport
US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/
UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Official book of identification allowing travel
- Noun
- Way to achieve something
B1TOEICMorepeaceful
US /ˈpisfəl/
UK /ˈpi:sfl/
- Adjective
- In a calm and quiet state
- Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
B1Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morereluctantly
US /rɪˈlʌktəntlɪ/
UK /rɪ'lʌktəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unwilling manner; grudgingly
B1Morerooftop
US /ˈru:ftɑ:p/
UK /ˈru:ftɒp/
- Noun
- Top of a roof, e.g. of garden on a roof
- The top of a building, often flat and accessible.
C2Morescenery
US /ˈsinəri/
UK /'si:nərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stage props during a play; a country view
- Natural views of an area
A2TOEICMoreset off
US /sɛt ɔf/
UK /set ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
A1Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespin out
US /spɪn aʊt/
UK /spin aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- To lose control and rotate rapidly, especially in a vehicle.
A1Morestare
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
A2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moreswallow
US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/
UK /'swɒləʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To believe (something that is not true)
- To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
- Countable Noun
- Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto the max
US /tu ðə mæks/
UK /tu ðə mæks/
- other
- To the greatest possible extent or degree.
B2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreunbeatable
US /ʌnˈbitəbəl/
UK /ʌnˈbi:təbl/
- Adjective
- Excelling in a sport, etc.; hard to win against
B1Moreunexpectedly
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ/
UK /ˌʌnɪk'spektɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a surprising way because not expected
- In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
B1Moreup the pole
US /ʌp ði pol/
UK /ʌp ðə pəul/
- other
- In trouble or in a difficult situation.
C2Moreutterly
US /ˈʌtəli/
UK /'ʌtəli:/
- Adverb
- Completely
B2Morevanish
US /ˈvænɪʃ/
UK /'vænɪʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
B1Morewaist
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
- The top part of trousers or a skirt
B1Morewash away
US /wɑʃ əˈwe/
UK /wɔʃ əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by the action of water.
- To gradually eliminate or make something disappear.
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