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activate
US /ˈæktəˌvet/
UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- To make something start working
B1Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreaffection
US /əˈfɛkʃən/
UK /əˈfekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of liking someone or something
- A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
B1Moreaffectionate
US /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/
UK /əˈfekʃənət/
- Adjective
- Having or displaying warmth or affection
B1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreaversion
US /əˈvɜ:rʒn/
UK /əˈvɜ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong feeling of dislike
B2TOEICMorebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecautiously
US /ˈkɔʃəslɪ/
UK /'kɔ:ʃəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner to avoid risk or danger
B2Morechemistry
US /ˈkɛmɪstri/
UK /'kemɪstrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the structure of substances
B1Morechronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1Morecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconnection
US /kəˈnɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈnekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that joins things together; being joined
- Person you know who can help you in some way
A2Moreconsensual
US /kən'senʃʊrl/
UK /kən'senʃʊəl/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
C1Moreconsent
US /kənˈsɛnt/
UK /kən'sent/
- Intransitive Verb
- To agree or give approval to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
- Official permission to do something
B1Morecuddle
US /ˈkʌdl:/
UK /'kʌdl/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold in your arms to show love or care for
B2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredial
US /ˈdaɪəl/
UK /'daɪəl/
- Transitive Verb
- To call a person or place on a telephone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Face of a clock that shows the time
- A knob or switch
B1TOEICMoredial up
US
UK
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect to a network or service using a modem and a telephone line.
B1Moredive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreflu
US /flu/
UK /flu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness causing headache, fever etc.
- A specific instance or bout of influenza.
B2Morefluff
US /flʌf/
UK /flʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft light material, full of air
B2Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morehormone
US /ˈhɔrˌmon/
UK /'hɔ:məʊn/
- Noun
- Chemical produced by the body to control functions
B2Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Moreintimacy
US /ˈɪntəməsi/
UK /'ɪntɪməsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The sharing of private and personal things
B2Morejournal
US /ˈdʒɚnəl/
UK /ˈdʒə:nl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A diary; record of what you do every day
- Magazine of academic papers
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
loneliness
US /ˈlonlɪnɪs/
UK /'ləʊnlɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling sad because you are alone
- A feeling of being isolated from others, even when surrounded by people.
B2Moremelatonin
US //mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn//
UK //mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn//
- Uncountable Noun
- Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- A synthetic form of the hormone melatonin, often taken as a dietary supplement to promote sleep.
B1Moremelt into
US /mɛlt ˈɪntu/
UK /melt ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To blend or merge smoothly into something else, often losing distinctness.
- To disappear or become unnoticeable within a larger group or environment.
A1Moremigraine
US /ˈmaɪˌɡren/
UK /ˈmi:greɪn/
- Noun
- Severe headache often with feelings of sickness
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoptimal
US /ˈɑptəməl/
UK /ˈɒptɪməl/
- Adjective
- Best or most desirable; best possible
- Most conducive to a favorable outcome.
B2Moreoxytocin
US /ˌɒksɪ'toʊsɪn/
UK /ˌɒksɪ'təʊsɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
B2Morepeer
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- Person of the same age, class or situation
- Intransitive Verb
- To look closely and carefully, as if hard to see
B2Morephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreregulate
US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/
UK /ˈregjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To control something with rules or laws
- To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
A2TOEICMorerelief
US /rɪˈlif/
UK /rɪˈli:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
B1TOEICMorereset
US /riˈsɛt/
UK /ˌri:'set/
- Transitive Verb
- To return to the original start or formation
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to the original start or formation
C1Morereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMoresensory
US /ˈsɛnsəri/
UK /ˈsensəri/
- Adjective
- Referring to the physical senses
B2Moresoothe
US /suð/
UK /su:ð/
- Transitive Verb
- To relieve something, like pain
- To calm or comfort someone; take away pain
B2Morestarvation
US /stɑ:rˈveɪʃn/
UK /stɑ:ˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extreme hunger; death from lack of food
B1Morestarve
US /stɑ:rv/
UK /stɑ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
- To need or desire very strongly
B1Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoretantrum
US /ˈtæntrəm/
UK /ˈtæntrəm/
- Noun
- Uncontrollable fit of temper or anger
C1Morethink 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
A1Moretouch in
US /tʌtʃ ɪn/
UK /tʌtʃ ɪn/
- other
- Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
B2Moreuniversal
US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/
UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/
- Adjective
- Existing in all places at all times for all people
- Done or experienced by everyone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things which apply equally to everyone
- A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
A2Morevalid
US /ˈvælɪd/
UK /'vælɪd/
- Adjective
- Being in effect or in force, often legally
- Reasonable; based on sound assumptions
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
