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bead
US /bid/
UK /bi:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
B2Morebetter understanding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
B2Morebid
US /bɪd/
UK /bɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- To order someone to do something
A2Morebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Moreblip
US /blɪp/
UK /blɪp/
- Noun
- Minor problem, delay that does not last very long
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a brief delay in something
C1Morecheek
US /tʃik/
UK /tʃi:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- Rude and disrespectful behavior; impudence.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to be rude to someone
A2Morechick
US /tʃɪk/
UK /tʃɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A baby bird
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecorrectly
US /kəˈrɛktlɪ/
UK /kə'rektlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an accurate or correct manner
A2Moredeed
US /did/
UK /di:d/
- Noun
- Something that is done; act or action
- Papers giving someone the right to some property
B1Moredip
US /dɪp/
UK /dɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To decrease or lower temporarily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
- Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
B1Moreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreexcellent
US /ˈɛksələnt/
UK /ˈeksələnt/
- Adjective
- Extremely good
- Very skilled; having great ability.
A2TOEICMorefeast
US /fist/
UK /fi:st/
- Noun
- Religious celebration
- Special meal with large amounts of food and drink
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a large special meal often in celebration
B1Morefeel sick
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
fizz
US /fɪz/
UK /fɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to make a hissing, bubbling sound
C1Moregin
US /dʒɪn/
UK /dʒɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong colorless alcohol made from grain
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the seeds from cotton using a cotton gin.
B2Moregrid
US /ɡrɪd/
UK /ɡrɪd/
- Noun
- Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- Metal structure with bars used to cover a hole
- Transitive Verb
- To mark with a grid.
B2Moreheed
US /hid/
UK /hi:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take notice of; pay attention to; care about
- To pay careful attention to something or someone
B2TOEICMorekip
US /kɪp/
UK /kɪp/
- Noun
- A sleep; a nap
- Intransitive Verb
- To take a sleep or a nap
C1Moreleap
US /lip/
UK /li:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To enter or start something eagerly
- (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
- Noun
- (Of prices) a quick large increase
- A large forward step or jump
B1Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremitt
US /mɪt/
UK /mɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
C1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreneat
US /nit/
UK /ni:t/
- Adjective
- That you approve of; cool
- (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon 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.
A1Morepeach
US /pitʃ/
UK /pi:tʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
- Noun
- A pale orange-yellow color like that of the flesh of a peach.
- (informal) A person or thing that is particularly good or pleasant.
B2Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepeat
US /pit/
UK /pi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acid black material used as soil for some plants
B2Morepeel
US /pil/
UK /pi:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
- To remove the cover or outer layer from something
B1Morepeep
US /pip/
UK /pi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at secretly or when you shouldn't
- Noun
- Word or sound (used in the negative, etc.)
B2Morepill
US /pɪl/
UK /pɪl/
- Noun
- Person who is difficult to deal with
- Small, round piece of medicine that is swallowed
A2Morepip
US /pɪp/
UK /pɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To just beat someone in a competition
- Countable Noun
- Small seed found in most fruits
B2Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Moreproper
US /ˈprɑpɚ/
UK /'prɒpə(r)/
- Adjective
- Correct according to social or moral rules
- Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
A2TOEICMorescheme
US /skim/
UK /ski:m/
- Noun
- Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- Way something is organized, e.g. colors of a room
- Intransitive Verb
- To make secret plans to do something (often bad)
A2TOEICMoreseal
US /sil/
UK /si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- To close an envelop or package
- Noun
- Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
- Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
B1Moreseep
US /sip/
UK /si:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To flow slowly through small openings or pores
B2Moresheen
US /ʃin/
UK /ʃi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair
C1Moreshin
US /ʃɪn/
UK /ʃɪn/
- Noun
- Front part of the lower leg, beneath the knee
- Intransitive Verb
- To climb up (tree or wall)
B2Moresip
US /sɪp/
UK /sɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drink just a little at a time
B1Moreskit
US /skɪt/
UK /skɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Brief dramatic performance, often amusing
C2TOEICMoresleek
US /slik/
UK /sli:k/
- Adjective
- Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
B2Moreslit
US /slɪt/
UK /slɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a narrow cut
B2Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMorestretch out
US /strɛtʃ aʊt/
UK /stretʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
- To extend over a large area.
B2Moreteal
US /til/
UK /ti:l/
- Noun
- Bluish shade of green
C1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoretongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
A2Morevowel
US /ˈvaʊəl/
UK /ˈvaʊəl/
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
B1Morewheat
US /hwit, wit/
UK /wi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- A kind of grain that is used to make flour
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