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apologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMoreassemble
US /əˈsɛmbəl/
UK /əˈsembl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put parts together to make a complete unit
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in one place
B1TOEICMoreassessment
US /əˈsɛsmənt/
UK /əˈsesmənt/
- Noun
- Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
B1TOEICMoreassociate
US /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
UK /ə'səʊʃɪeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To spend time with other people; mix with
- To form a connection in your mind between things
B1TOEICMoreassure
US /əˈʃʊr/
UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- To make sure that something happens
A2TOEICMoreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebumpy
US /ˈbʌmpi/
UK /'bʌmpɪ/
- Adjective
- Being rough, or not smooth
- (Of a time) having many difficulties
B1Morecapitalism
US /ˈkæpɪtlˌɪzəm/
UK /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Economic system where companies own industry
- An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods. The production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market (a market economy) rather than through central planning (a planned economy or command
B1Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecircumstance
US /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/
UK /'sɜ:kəmstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition or fact that affects a situation
- An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something bad or unwanted.
A2Moreclarify
US /ˈklærəˌfaɪ/
UK /'klærəfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a liquid become clear or pure
- To state again so that a point is clearer
B1Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconsiderably
US /kənˈsɪdərəblɪ/
UK /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
- Adverb
- Quite a lot; to a large degree
- To a large amount or quantity.
B1Morecurrent
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2Moredale
US /del/
UK /deɪl/
- Noun
- Area of low land between hills or mountains
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moredecrease
US /dɪˈkris/
UK /dɪˈkri:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount by which something has been reduced
B1TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moreexcrement
US /ˈɛkskrəmənt/
UK /ˈekskrɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste matter discharged from the body; feces
C1Morefactor
US /ˈfæktɚ/
UK /'fæktə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that influences a result
- Transitive Verb
- To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
- To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
A2TOEICMorefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorefor all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreideally
US /aɪˈdiəli/
UK /aɪ'di:əlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a perfect way; very suitably
- In theory; according to an ideal or theoretical standard.
B2Morein 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.
C1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morelunchtime
US /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/
- Noun
- The time you eat your midday meal
- Adjective
- Relating to or happening during the time when lunch is eaten.
B2Moremanagement
US /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
UK /'mænɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who are in control of a business or group
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
- The skill of organizing and controlling resources.
A2TOEICMoreout of the gate
US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/
UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/
- other
- At the very beginning of an event or process.
B2Morepose
US /poʊz/
UK /pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- To suggest an idea, question or solution
- Noun
- False behavior to gain respect or liking
B1TOEICMoreprofile
US /ˈproˌfaɪl/
UK /'prəʊfaɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To write a short description of a person or group
- To write or create a profile of someone or something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A short description of a person or group
- Shape of someone's head when viewed from the side
B1Moreprofitable
US /ˈprɑ:fɪtəbl/
UK /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful; benefiting someone or something
- Making more money than it cost to make
A2TOEICMoreprojection
US /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
UK /prəˈdʒekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A prediction; guess about future developments
- An image on a screen
B1TOEICMorerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerope
US /rop/
UK /rəʊp/
- Countable Noun
- A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- Transitive Verb
- To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
- To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
B1Morescenario
US /səˈner.i.oʊ/
UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
- Noun
- An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
B1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestandpoint
US /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
- Noun
- Mental position from which things are viewed
C2TOEICMorestep 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.
A1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreuncommon
US /ʌnˈkɑ:mən/
UK /ʌnˈkɒmən/
- Adjective
- Not typical; not normal; unusual
B1More
